International Student Guide Contents 1. Welcome 2. Facts and

International Student Guide
Contents
1. Welcome
2. Facts and figures
3. Why SFedU?
4. Campuses
5. Study information
6. Admission
7. Financing your studies
8. Accommodation
9. Health care
10. How we support you: before you arrive
11. How we support you: when you arrive
12. How we support you during your studies
13. Student life
14. Campus cities
15. Living in Rostov
16. Living in Taganrog
1.
WELCOME
Dear prospective students,
I am happy to welcome everybody who wishes to study at Southern Federal University.
Choosing the right career path is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and
your family.
Southern Federal University (SFedU) is one of the leading Russian universities providing a
broad range of study programmes. SFedU graduates possess all the required skills, knowledge
and qualifications that enable them to succeed in their future careers and gain competitive
advantage on the job market.
The University offers a wide variety of research opportunities. SFedU students are provided with
the-state-of-the-art facilities enabling them to acquire knowledge and skills in both fundamental
and applied science. SFedU students carry out research, which is directly related to industry and
in high demand with employers.
The University teaching staff consists of dedicated and forward-looking lecturers and professors.
Alongside the experienced teaching staff, SFedU boasts a well-developed academic
infrastructure.
As well as that, the prospective students of SFedU can be sure that the-state-of-the art
computers, free Internet access to electronic libraries and many other contemporary facilities
will be at their disposal.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at our University.
Yours faithfully,
Director for International Relations
2.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Total number of students – 36, 000
Academic staff – 4,058
Including:
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Doctors of Science – 571
Candidates of Science – 2,142
Research staff – 574Number of faculties, Institutes and Academies – 29
Number of research institutes, centers and academies – 15
Number of common use research facilities – 3
International Academic Mobility at SFedU
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Number of visiting international researchers and lecturers – 257
Number of international students – 814
Outgoing SFedU staff mobility – 474
Outgoing SFedU student and postgraduate mobility – 243
3.
WHY SFEDU?
Southern Federal University is a modern research
university with emphasis on innovations and
entrepreneurship. In its academic activities it
combines teaching with fundamental and applied
science, as well as cutting-edge technology and innovative approach.
The University’s position in international university rankings provides persuasive evidence to its
achievements, a positive image and a passion for excellence: SFedU entered top 100 BRIC
leading universities according to QS.
The University equips its alumni with essential skills to give them a competitive advantage
when it comes to getting a job. The knowledge acquired at SFedU enables them to boldly face
the demands and challenges of the 21st century and to contribute to the development of their
communities.
Over 36 thousand SFedU students have already had the opportunity to appreciate the advantages
of studying at SFedU. Here are some of these advantages:
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Great diversity and flexibility of study programs
SFedU applicants can pick and choose from a range of Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degree
programs in a broadest range of sciences and humanities: history, philosophy, art, economics,
law, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science. Each program
contains a number of core courses, but apart from them the students can choose from a variety of
elective courses. It is also possible to apply for several programs.
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The state-of-the art research facilities and opportunities for young researchers
SFedU is proud of its numerous research institutes dating back to the Soviet era, but equipped
with cutting-edge facilities. Award-winning researchers holding over 150 international patents
work and teach at SFedU. SFedU researchers strive to exchange experience with international
colleagues and frequently visit international conferences. High Scopus citation score bears
evidence to the importance of our scientific publications.
 Well-established century-old traditions maintained by SFedU
SFedU history dates back to 1915 and since then the university has gained a strong reputation for
the achievements of its faculty and researchers, as well as students and graduates. Nobel Prize
winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is among them.
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The global strength of our reputation and qualifications. International dimension
SFedU strives to make sure that all the study programs we offer are kept in line with
international standards and the principles of the Bologna Declaration. Over 32 programs have
undergone international accreditation. SFedU maintains partnership links with numerous highlyreputed universities and research centers worldwide. We foster diversity and welcome
international exchange and cooperation.
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Sport and recreation
SfedU takes pride in the considerable sporting
achievements of its students. Sport and healthy lifestyle are
promoted via a network of university sport teams, clubs,
fitness facilities, resort centers.
4.
CAMPUSES
Education and research are conducted at two main campuses in the cities of Rostov and
Taganrog. The two cities are situated 1000 kilometres south of Moscow, the capital of Russia. It
takes about an hour and a half to get from Moscow to Rostov by plane and about 15 hours – by
train. It takes an hour and 20 minutes to get from Rostov to Taganrog by bus or an hour by taxi.
 The campus in Rostov, about 8 kilometres from the city centre, is where the majority of
students and researchers study and work.
 The campus in Taganrog houses the
Academy of Engineering
5.
STUDY INFORMATION
Academic System
Starting from 2003, the Russian Federation has
begun to transform its higher education system in
accordance with the principles of the Bologna declaration. Russian universities now offer
Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs.
Programs we offer
The University trains students in five areas: natural sciences and mathematics, engineering,
humanities, architecture and education. SFedU provides training in 379 basic programs in 79
fields of training at 29 faculties, Institutes, and Academies, including:
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159 Bachelor degree programs;
220 Master degree programs;
Ph. D programs.
Language of instruction
Teaching at Southern Federal University is usually conducted in Russian, but many faculties
offer a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with instruction in English
(http://sfedu.ru/international/?page_id=2966 ).
Foundation Program
International students who intend to study at Southern
Federal University are strongly recommended to take
the Foundation Course which is a one-year
preparatory course. Russian Language practice is the
core of the Foundation Course. The content of the
Foundation Program is relevant to the degree program
which you will take. The course consists of:
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General Russian language course
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Specialized Russian language course (depends on the study program chosen)
Training in humanities, economic and natural sciences
Students are taught Russian language in small groups of 8; other subjects - in groups of 12
persons. Students have 2-3 lessons a day five days a week. At the end of the academic year all
the students take exams in the Russian language (First level certificate) and in the majors. Upon
successful completion they’ll be awarded the certificate. This certificate is essential for
admission.
International School of Russian language and culture
The course aims to improve learners’ skills in Russian language through some teaching of
Russian history, literature, culture, and society. It
includes intensive 60-hour Russian language
instruction and additional lectures (both in Russian
and in English) on Russian history, literature, culture,
and society. The program also includes a regional
studies component, with lectures and events focusing
on the history and culture of the Russian South and its
ethnic groups, including Cossacks, Armenians, Poles,
Jews, Tatars, etc. The classes are arranged according
to learners’ language skills level.
Research
SFedU is a nucleus of innovation and research cluster in the south of Russia. It is a participant of
22 national technological platforms.
Priority research areas are:
• nanomaterials , nanotechnology ;
• biotechnology , technology of living systems , environmental security ;
• information and communication technologies , devices and systems ;
• marine , aviation, rocket & space engineering, radio engineering , automation and control ;
• arts, architecture, and design, restoration and renovation;
• humanitarian technologies and models of both human capital formation and socioeconomic
tolerant multi-ethnic communities development in the south of Russia
Research Infrastructure
 9 innovation and technological centres
 2 experimental farms
 2 science parks with 70 small innovative
enterprises
 3 business incubators
 An engineering centre
 Transfer technology centre
Academic Year
In Russian universities, the academic year lasts for 36 weeks and consists of 2 semesters –
autumn and spring semester. The academic year starts in early September and finishes in late
June. The fall semester lasts from 1 September until 20 December, followed by a 5-week winter
examination session. The spring semester lasts from 7 February until 20 May, followed by a 5week spring examination session. Winter vacations start after the winter session is over and last
10 days. Summer vacations start after the summer session is over and traditionally last two
months, but one of these two can be devoted to an internship.
Workload and Instruction
1 academic semester = 30 ECTS credit units
1 academic year = 60 ECTS credit units
The extent and method of instruction vary. Technical
courses usually have a larger proportion of scheduled
hours, while courses in the social sciences and arts
contain fewer scheduled hours, allowing the students to
devote most of their time to active self-instruction.
There are lectures with several dozens of students
present and smaller seminars where students are expected to take an active part in discussions
and express their own views. Classes, with groups of 10-30 students, also allow for direct contact
and provide a scope for discussion with the teacher. Training is also conducted through
laboratory work, independent or group project work.
Since 2006 SFedU has been carrying out the Program
of interdisciplinary individual liberal arts education –
MIGO – an innovative educational project aimed at
the perfection of the study process, its
individualization and implementation of flexible study
models into educational practice. This program
provides an opportunity to train specialists possessing
a unique combination of competences, for example,
blending knowledge in Information Technologies with
skills of editing and design or combining knowledge
in engineering, economics and law.
Alongside with a Bachelor or a Master program’s workload, graduates also complete an
individual study program which includes a wide range of disciplines aimed at enlarging their
intellectual horizons.
Credits and Grading
SFedU, as well as other educational institutions in
Russia, employs a five-grade system of assessment.
Student progress is assessed as excellent – “5”, good –
“4”, satisfactory – “3”, unsatisfactory – “2” and just “1”
(the lowest). There are also pass/fail exams. Along with
that, there is a system of progress assessment in terms of
credits according to the ECTS system.
Examinations
Student performance is assessed by means of ongoing assessment and examination sessions.
Ongoing assessment takes place throughout the semester in the form of tests, essays, etc.
Examination sessions occur twice a year, in winter (as a rule, December-January) and in summer
(as a rule, May-June), and consist of exams and pass-fail tests. Traditionally, oral exams prevail
in Russia, but Russian universities are currently trying to increase the number of written exams
to keep in line with the international practice (especially if it concerns the internationally
accredited study programs or double diploma programs).
6.
ADMISSION
Application and Deadlines
International students wishing to become SFedU
students have to submit the following documents
to SFedU Centre for International Students by fax
(+7 (863) 222 68 03) or e-mail (centre@sfedu.ru):
1.
application form duly filled (you can
download
it
from
our
website
here
http://sfedu.ru/international/?page_id=2352 )
2.
a copy of the passport (the passport should
be valid for at least 18 months after the
submission of the documents)
3.
a copy of the birth certificate
4.
copies of the education certificates of secondary and/or university education including
academic transcripts that have to be validated in
the student’s home country
5. a Standard Certificate confirming the
equivalence of foreign and Russian
education certificates and qualifications
(it may be obtained at the SFedU Centre
for International Students)
6. a standard medical certificate and a
certificate of the HIV-negative status
7. the list of published papers (if any), as
well as the topic and the basic description
of your future research (for doctoral applicants only)
8. six photos (3*4 cm)
After considering the submitted documents, SFedU
Centre for International Students can send the applicant
an official invitation which is required to obtain a
Russian visa at the Russian Embassy. It will take SFedU
officers approximately a month to get the invitation
ready.
Upon arrival the students have to submit original copies
of all the documents together with their notarized
translations made by a Russian translator (for example,
by a Russian Consulate officer) to the Centre for International Students. The Centre will help the
students receive a one-year medical insurance.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact SFedU Centre for International
Students: inter@sfedu.ru, tel. +7(863) 222 68 12.
All international prospective students applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree programs
shall take entrance exams.
Deadlines
Information for international applicants who speak Russian language
Deadlines for submitting the documents for compatriots and foreigners who do not need visa in
order to enter the Russian Federation:
Bachelor studies
20 June – 10 July
Master studies
17 June - 02 August
17 June - 05 July (Architecture and Design)
PhD studies and research internships
1 March – 20 August.
International prospective students who need visa in order to enter the Russian Federation should
submit the documents a month prior to the above-stated dates in order to get an invitation to
study at SFedU.
Information for international applicants who don’t speak Russian language
These enrollees are required to do a year Foundation Program.
Deadlines for submitting the documents:
1 June – 20 August.
7.
FINANCING YOUR STUDIES
The table below is a guide only – some students live on less and some spend more depending on
their lifestyle:
Expenditure type
Tuition fees
Foundation Program:
Approximate cost
$ 2,250-4,780 per year
$ 1,770 per year
Summer school of Russian language and
culture
€ 600
Four-week Russian language course
$ 395
Six-week Russian language course
$ 580
Fifteen-week course
Accommodation (students’ hall of residence)
Consumer basket
Transport (trolley buses, buses, mini buses)
$ 1,445
$ 76 per month
$ 85-140 per month
$ 28-85 per month
Entertainment
Going on excursions (outside the city)
$ 85 - 200 per month
$ 255 per month
8.
ACCOMMODATION
Halls of residence
Every international student, either in Rostov-on-Don or
in Taganrog, is provided with accommodation at the
university residence halls. There are single rooms and
rooms for 2 and 3 people available.
Student Halls of Residence in Rostov are multistoried
buildings with one- and two-room apartments. All
rooms are for two persons, in every room there is the
Internet access. Each section has its own kitchen and
bathroom facilities. The Halls of Residence have all
conditions for learning, creativity and relaxation. The students can solve all the major problems
of everyday life without leaving the campus, because in addition to their apartments, Halls of
Residence are equipped with social premises and study rooms. On the ground floor there is a
student cafe, self-service laundry, dry cleaner’s, fitness center, medical center. In the adjacent
area there are volleyball, mini football and table
tennis courts.
Taganrog Campus in the city of Taganrog occupies
a significant territory and consists of 7 residence
halls. The brick buildings contain all the necessary
amenities. The campus features several cafes, a
hotel, a radio club, “Barracuda” diving club, a gym
equipped with various exercise machines, local
computer network, access to the Internet, a CCTV
security system with electronic check-in units in the
Halls of Residence, a preventive health care facility
accommodating 40 people at a time, kitted out with first-class medical equipment.
Communication between Halls of residence and SFedU Faculties
You need to take either bus № 67 or minibuses № 40 and 67 in order to get from Campus (either
Ploschad or Universitet bus stop) to the:
Institute of Philology, Journalism and Intercultural Communication at 95 Universitetsky Str.,
Faculties of Economics and Law at 88 Gorky Str.,
Institute of History at 33 B. Sadovaya Str.,
Institute of Sociology and Regional Studies at 160 Pushkinskaya Str.
You need to take either bus or minibus № 94 in order to get from Campus (either Ploschad or
Universitet bus stop) to the:
Academy of Psychology and Educational Sciences at 13 Mihaila Nagibina Str.,
Institute of Philosphy, Social and Political Studies at 116 Dneprovsky.
9.
HEALTH CARE
All Southern Federal University students are treated in students’ policlinics, but as an option you
can consult a doctor in a different medical institution.
10.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU: BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Studying overseas can be a challenge, but you won’t be alone. At SFedU you’ll have access to a
range of support services throughout your course and after you leave us.
Pre-arrival information
You can find lots of helpful, practical advice on
how to prepare for living in Rostov, including
insurance advice, information on what to pack and
how
much
money
to
bring
at
http://sfedu.ru/international/?page_id=2327
Guaranteed accommodation
Provided you apply in time and meet our eligibility
criteria, we guarantee international students a place in University halls of residence.
Visa and Immigration Advice
Our Centre for International Students can help you before and during your studies with any
questions or problems you may have. Our friendly advisors can help with matters including:
-obtaining or extending your student visa;
-visa advice if you are travelling abroad;
-living in Russia and cultural differences.
11.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU: WHEN YOU ARRIVE
We’ll provide you with lots of help and support in your exciting first few weeks at Southern
Federal University.
Registration
Staff members of Centre for International Students will get you registered at the local migration
office.
Free airport pickup service
Arriving in a new country and then finding your way to your accommodation can be stressful.
That is why we offer a free airport pickup service. We’ll arrange for you to be met at the Rostov
airport and taken to your accommodation.
Welcome pack
You will also receive a welcome pack containing all you need to know about the University,
Rostov, transport information, the Health Care, advice on financial matters, accommodation, and
a map.
Orientation week
Our international welcome and orientation program
includes a number of events to help you settle in
when you arrive at our University. It is an ideal
opportunity for you to get to know SFedU and
Rostov, and to make friends before you start your
studies.
Social events
International students are encouraged to participate in all events that take place within SFedU.
Moreover, we arrange special international days where international students are welcomed to
prepare a performance dedicated to their own culture, interests or whatever they like to get
SFedU students and academics acquainted with.
12.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU: DURING YOUR STUDIES
Southern Federal University will provide you with the best opportunities to develop both your
life and career skills. Here’s how we’ll help you to reach your full potential.
Academic support
Academic advisors
International students are provided with academic advisors from the Centre for International
students. They will provide you with information and guidance on any issues. Under the peerassisted learning scheme, international students can also receive help and advice from more
experienced students.
In case you have any problems or questions, please, do not hesitate to contact them at
+7 (863) 222 68 12 or inter@sfedu.ru .
Student Tutors
Top Russian students are always happy to give a hand to international students with orientation,
adaptation, studying as well as entertainment at SFedU and in Rostov.
Libraries
University library is in fact a system of libraries that are a valuable source of information for
SFedU students, faculty and researchers. The library contains a vast collection of books,
reference books, dictionaries, manuscripts, legal documents, research papers and periodicals
covering a variety of areas, such as historical and social sciences, technical sciences, natural
sciences, etc. The total number of items amounts to almost 4 million. SFedU library may be of
special interest to those who study the history of the Don area of Russia and the Don Cossacks,
as it contains a number of important historical documents. Although the majority of items are in
the Russian language, about 200,000 items represent the languages other than Russian, such as
English, German and Arabic. The library also houses a collection of rare and unique books and
manuscripts dating back to 16th – 18th centuries, as well as documents and materials reflecting
the history of the Russian revolutionary movement in the early 20th century.
Main SFedU library is officially named “Zhdanov
Regional Scientific Library” to commemorate the
name of Yuriy Zhdanov who was the Rector of
Rostov State University in 1957 – 1988. Regional
Scientific Library is located in a beautiful building
that dates back to 1914 and used to be a wealthy
merchant’s mansion. Apart from its main library,
Southern Federal University has a number of smaller
profile libraries. Three of them belong to SFedU
Academies: Academy of Education, Academy of
Architecture and Arts, and Academy of Engineering.
Besides, some of the SFedU Faculties and even
residence halls have their own libraries.
Innovative teaching methods
As well as traditional teaching methods, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab and studio
work, case studies, we use a range of innovative teaching and assessment methods. Depending
on your course, these include: video, online and poster presentation assessments.
Learn another language
Studying another language could widen your career options and deepen your understanding of
other cultures. At Southern Federal University, all students can learn another language as part of,
or in addition to, their course. We currently offer courses on English, German, French, Spanish,
Polish, Japanese, etc.
Helping finding part-time work
According to the Legislation of the Russian Federation, full-time students are allowed to work
part-time (in order not to disturb their learning process) as auxiliary educational staff, e.g. a
technician, a laboratory assistant. During the holidays international students are free to take any
job they like. Southern Federal University assists the students in finding a job.
13.
STUDENT LIFE (LEISURE)
The Southern Federal University is well-known for its cultural achievements and traditions. The
fine achievements of the students in this area are due to their participation in the amateur talent
contests held at a number of university festivals: “Spring”, “The Golden Voice of SFedU” and
many others, which give the students a chance to make the most of their creative talents.
Sports
Southern Federal University takes pride in the
sporting achievements of its students and graduates.
It is among the university’s priorities to develop
student sport and to encourage healthy and dynamic
lifestyle.
SFedU students are welcome to join a broad range
of sport clubs. Members of SFedU sports clubs
regularly take part in local and national
competitions, which help them to develop team
spirit and a passion for leadership. SFedU sport clubs
become a springboard for excellence in highperformance sport. We are very proud of the fact that
Olympic champions and medalists study at SFedU!
SFedU international students are welcome to join
various sports clubs and take part in sporting events!
Outdoor recreation
Southern Federal University strives to provide its
students with opportunities for sporting activities not
only during the academic semesters, but in the vacation period as well. Four SFedU resort
centers (usually called “camps”) are available to SFedU students wishing to relax, improve their
health and to experience fantastic outdoor adventures.
Three camps are located at the Black Sea coast (Limanchik, Vityaz) and one more – in the
mountains of North Ossetia (Taimazi).
Limanchik, Vityaz are resort centers equipped with
modern facilities where students can enjoy the sunny
beaches and the fresh air of the Black Sea coast, as
well as participate in football, volleyball, badminton
and swimming events. Vityaz also offers amazing
diving opportunities.
is a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. This mountain camp offers brilliant opportunities for
hiking,
paragliding,
alpine
skiing,
and
mountaineering and welcomes SFedU students all
year round.
SFedU also provides its students and staff with an
opportunity to stay at a number of health resorts at a
reduced price. These include spa resorts of the
North Caucasus and beach resorts of the Crimea
and other tourist spots of the Black and Azov Sea
coast.
Cultural Activities
SFedU students are welcome to join SFedU
Student Club that deals with cultural and
entertainment activities and events.
SFedU Student Club aims at providing the
students with an opportunity to express
themselves, to demonstrate their creative skills
and talents. The Club supports and runs 4 singing
bands, 8 dance companies, and 3 theatrical
companies, as well as organizes a variety of
concerts, festivals and competitions.
Each creative company has its own distinctive character and style. An academic choir and a folk
singing ensemble are among the SFedU singing bands. SFedU dance companies include
ballroom dance, folk dance and breakdancing companies. The University is proud of its awardwinning dance company headed by its founder and long-term leader Diana Ferder. A mime
theatre studio is among the SFedU theatrical
companies.
SFedU faculty and students, as well as their
relatives and friends are always eager to come to
the university festivals and creative competitions.
The Golden Voice singing contest, humorous
shows of the “Inventive and quick-witted”(KVN)
and the Spring Creative Festival are especially
popular. KVN is a comedy sketch show where the
performers are divided into competing teams. The
Spring Creative Festival is a kind of a talent show
where students can demonstrate their acting,
dancing and singing skills.
Special festivals and photo exhibitions are organized for SFedU international students that give
them an opportunity to share their positive emotions and to learn more about the culture of each
other’s native country.
SFedU Students’ Union
It is currently one of the priorities of Southern
Federal University to promote student selfgovernment. SFedU administration holds the view
that student self-government makes it easier to
solve certain university problems, as well as helps
students to become more responsible, sensible,
independent-minded and socially aware.
Student self-government is effected through
SFedU Students’ Union. It is made up of members
of smaller students’ unions, such as the faculties’,
institutes’ and campuses’ unions. SFedU Students’
Union is capable of affecting the university’s policy due to its representation in the Academic
Council. It is the Union’s current aim to increase such representation.
SFedU Students’ Union is actively involved in the coordination of sporting and cultural events. It
also deals with students’ social problems and assists academically excellent students in obtaining
special scholarships and grants.
14.
CAMPUS CITIES
Rostov-on-Don is the capital of Rostov Oblast; it
is a big industrial, cultural and scientific centre. A
big city and an important tourist centre in southern
Russia, Rostov-on-Don offers the unique
atmosphere of Cossack culture and lifestyle,
featuring a range of historical sites and places of
natural beauty. Among the architectural landmarks
of Rostov are the Rostov Cathedral of the Nativity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Surb-Khach
Church of an Armenian monastery; St. Karapet
Church; the Museum of Fine Arts which houses a
collection of old Russian, European and modern
art; the Botanical Garden; the Local Lore Museum
with its unique archeological collection.
The city of Taganrog is situated 80 km away from
Rostov. It was founded in 1698 by Peter I on the
coast of the Sea of Azov in the mouth of the River
Don. Taganrog is the birthplace of Anton
Chekhov, the celebrated Russian dramatist and
writer.
Numerous
museums,
historical
monuments, public parks and gardens, a beach,
sun and fresh air create a wonderful atmosphere
for work and leisure.
LIVING IN ROSTOV
Geographical Position
Rostov-on-Don is the administrative centre of Rostov region and the Southern Federal District
with the population of more than 1 million people.
The city is situated on the South-East of the EastEuropean plain on the bank of the river Don, 46
km from its fall into the Azov Sea. Rostov-on-Don
is known as the gateway to the Black Sea. Total
area of the city is 348.5 sq. km. It is located 1076
kilometers from Moscow. Rostov-on-Don is
divided into eight city districts:
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Kirovsky
Leninsky
Oktyabrsky
Pervomaysky
Proletarsky
Sovetsky
Voroshilovsky
Zheleznodorozhny
Climate
Rostov-on-Don lies in a humid continental climate.
The winter is cold, with an average February
temperature of −3.1 °C (26.4 °F). The lowest
recorded temperature of −31.9 °C (−25.4 °F)
occurred in January 1940. The summers are long,
warm, and sunny. July temperatures average +23.3
°C (73.9 °F). The city’s highest recorded
temperature of +40.1 °C (104.2 °F) was reported on
1 August 2010. The mean annual precipitation is 643
millimeters (25.3 in), the average wind speed is 2.7
m/s, and the average air humidity is 72%.
Transportation Infrastructure
Being the Russian “gateway” to the Black Sea and to
the Caspian Sea basins, Rostov region has a welldeveloped transportation infrastructure made up of
railways, federal highways, seaports and river ports
together with Rostov-on-Don International Airport.
Regional transportation infrastructure is a part of the
Crete international transport corridors No. 7 and No.
9, and the North-South traffic artery.
Motor transport
On the territory of the Rostov region there are more
than 500 inter-city and suburban scheduled passenger
routs, 796 urban routs and 326 local routs.
Railways
The main regional road for cargo and passenger transportation along domestic and international
routes is the North Caucasian Railway. The region contains other arterial railways that connect
central and western regions of the country, as well as Siberia and the Southern region. There are
active terminals that provide the reception, handling and dispatch of almost any type of cargo.
The length of the region’s railways is about 1.84 thousand kilometers.
Ports
The cargoes are handled by river-marine vessels from
the ports of the Rostov region to the countries of
Black, Azov and Baltic Seas. The Taganrog, Rostov,
and Azov ports operate on an all-year-round
navigation basis. The seaports and river ports of the
Rostov region handle river-marine vessels of more
than 5 thousand metric tons covering distances up to
Gibraltar. Access to the Mediterranean region and to
Western European countries is provided via the
Bosporus Strait; the Danube and Rhine rivers provide
access to the countries of the Danube Region.
There are more than 40 shipping companies operating in the region along with a number of
shipyards.
Air transportation services
Air transport of the Rostov region provides passenger
and freight transportation services, especially in the
interregional and international communications.
On the territory of the region there are two airports Rostov-on-Don Airport, an international airport of
the Russian Federation, and Taganrog Yuzhny
Airport, a regional airport situated in the town
Taganrog. The main carrier of the region, based at
the airport in Rostov-on-Don, is a local company
Donavia.
Information Service of the Rostov-on-Don airport:
7(863)254-88-01, 254-88-10,258-98-38 http://aeroport-rostov.ru
Information Service of the Central Railway Station:
7(863)267-02-10 www.rgd.ru
City Transportation
Public transport in Rostov-on-Don includes buses,
trolleybuses, trams, and marshrutkas (routed cabs).
The in-city public transportation system runs to
almost every corner of the city. The buses do not
run on schedules but during working hours arrive
constantly (no more than 10 minutes wait) and at
night run until midnight. Buses have route maps
inside the cabin. You must enter the bus (tram,
trolleybus) through the front door and immediately
pay the driver (15 rubles for buses, 13 rubles for
trams and trolleybuses) and exit the bus through one of the other doors. There is a loud speaking
system in some buses that announces the stops. One trip in marshrutka (vans that typically run
the same route as buses) costs 17 rubles; you pay the driver when you exit. They go faster than
buses, they stop at your request along the route and some routes are available that are not
available by bus. Unlike a bus, you must request a stop because they will not necessarily stop at
each bus-stop.
Taxis are also available anywhere in the city and
are the most expensive option. The best prices are
available by phone (a wait of as long as from 10 to
30 minutes is typical). Hailing a taxi is more
expensive but the price is negotiable. Taxis found
at train stations or airports can be extremely
expensive. Private taxis (gypsy cabs) are also
available but they can be very dangerous to use.
Taxi services 207 55 55, 2 206 206, 2 306 306,
2 305 305
Money, Banks, Credit Cards Services
The official Russian Currency is the Ruble and the Kopek. One ruble = 100 kopek. Credit and
debit cards are accepted for most purchases in shopping malls, department stores, big
supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. But Russian economy is still cash-based, that is why you
should be ready to pay in cash in shops, small cafes
and markets.
All currency exchanges accept US Dollars and
Euros and will usually give an exchange rate close
to that established by the Central Russian Bank.
Russian Law allows entrants to bring no more than
$ 10 000 in cash.
ATMs are available nearly everywhere in Russia
and are open all the time. The disadvantages of
ATMs are that they offer a lower exchange rate that
a hard currency exchange, the Russian bank charges a service fee ($ 2.00) and your bank may
have a daily withdraw limit (in Russia it is 50.000 rubles). If you plan to use your ATM card,
you should inform your bank before leaving the country, as out of country ATM usage may
cause your bank to shut off that card. Among the most reliable Russian ATMs are those of
Sberbank, which is the largest bank in Russia, its branches can be found everywhere, and those
of Center-Invest Bank.
Telephone
International code of Russia - +7, Rostov area code – 863. Intra-city telephone service is free
from a land line to another land line and omit the Rostov area code. Pay phones will only take
phone cards, which are available in kiosks, banks, telephone offices and gas stations.
Reliable cell phone service is available through MTS, Beeline, Megaphone and Tele2. Set-up
costs vary depending on the cell phone chosen, from 1000 rubles to 20.000 rubles, including a
new phone, a sim-card (a card which essentially determines your plan and your number) and the
first payment. You can set up service at a cell phone company office or at the stores such as
Svyaznoi or Evroset, all of which will have a wide range of cell phones and plans. Four
companies offer various plans, which cater to those interested in calling internationally.
Generally, the plans are pay-as-you-go, meaning you can add money to your telephone at any
time and virtually anywhere.
Telegraph services a week are offered 24 hours a day 7 days a week at Budyonnovsky Avenue,
50 (291-96-96, 269-69-69, 261-99-69); local and regional phone calls, sending telegrams, faxes,
e-mails, access to the Internet.
Internet
The Internet is available almost everywhere in Russia. Hi-Wi is available practically in all cafés,
restaurants, parks, universities, libraries, companies, entertainment places.
Wireless service is available through all cell phone companies.
Post offices
Offices closest to university buildings downtown:
#10 91, Voroshilovsky Pr.
232-14-20, 234-42-62
#18 94, Budyonnovsky Pr.
232-66-17
#22 108, Krepostnoy Per.
264-37-44
nearest to the University campus:
#58 191/14, Stachki Pr.
222-75-97
#90 28/1 Zorge Str
224-05-01
#91 27, Kommunistichesky Pr.
222-12-88, 222-68-47
#103 86, Sodruzhestva Str.
243-54-22
Express mail services are offered by:
DHL 27, 1-Sovertskaya Str.
www.dhl.ru
251-02-66,
Dimex 17, Per.Soborny
dimex.webrostov.ru
262-45-94, 233-86-33,
CityExpress
267-05-66, 2675323
143, Gorkogo Str.
www.cityexpress.ru
Healthcare
The regional healthcare system includes 238 hospitals and 247 independent outpatient clinics.
There are 9 welfare institutions, 23 dentist clinics, 80 primary care clinics, station of donorspecific transfusion, 1069 feldsher-midwife stations.
More than 900 thousand people get medical care in hospitals of the region. The clinics’ capacity
is more than 32 million visits per year.
The Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Center has been created in the regional clinic. The
use of modern technologies gave an option of doing surgery on neural axis, microsurgery on
eyebulb and hearing organs, implantation of big articulations, plastic surgery on urinary system
organs and so on.
The use of newest equipment contributed to the creation of single-purpose centers – glaucoma,
osteoporosis, ENT pathologies - on the basis of the regional diagnostic and treatment centers’
departments. You can make all kinds of diagnostics including MDCT coronary arteriography in
roengenology having X-ray computer and in MRT department having 16-slice MDCT.
Recreation and Places of Interest
The Don Basin is famous for its natural beauty. River-boats give tours along the river every
hour. The Sea of Azov is also an hour away for an extended getaway. The region has 22
museums, a lot of churches, 7 theatres, several concert halls, as well as a zoo and a horse racing
track in the city, numerous movie theatres, theme
parks and a dolphinarium.
Museums:
1. The Rostov Museum of Local Lore:
79 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str.
http://www.museum.ru/ +7(863)265-01-11
Rostov
regional
museum
is
a
leading
research center on the development of history, ethnography
and material culture of the Don region.
2. The Rostov State Museum of Fine Arts:
115 Pushkinskaya Str.
http://www.museum.ru/M1589#prof
+7 (863) 266-59-07
The Rostov Museum of Fine Arts hosts collections of local Rostov painters as well as the
outstanding Russian ones: Ayvazovsky, Brullov and so on.
3. Children’s Art Gallery
60 Chekhova Str, +7 (863) 263-22-87
4. Surb-Khach Museum (an Armenian Orthodox Church and the Museum of RussianArmenian friendship)
1 Bagramyana, Northern District, +7(863)233-47-00
Theatres:
1. The Rostov State Opera and Ballet:
134 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str.
http://www.rostovopera.ru
Rostov State Opera and Ballet between them present
nearly 300 performances a year drawn from a wideranging
repertoire.
Both opera
and ballet
companies
have toured Europe with great success, performing in
Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain and
Portugal. The opera company was the first one to be
invited to the United Arab Emirates.
2. The Gorky Drama Theatre :
Teatralnaya Ploshchad’ (Theatre Square)
http://www.rostovteatr.ru/
The Gorky Drama Theatre resembles a tractor in its shape. The building manifests the Russian
constructivism. At the exposition of the Design Museum, London, all the Russian architecture is
represented by only two items, the St Basil’s Cathedral and the Gorky Theater.
3. The Rostov Regional Youth’s Theatre:
Ploshchad’ Svobody Square http://www.svoboda-3.ru/
The plays staged in the theatre contribute largely to the
Rostov cultural milieu; you can watch different plays
there, such as Hamlet, Three Sisters, The Merchant of
Venice, Charley’s Aunt, Seagull, One Flew Over the
Cockoo’s Nest, etc.
4. Philharmonic Theatre – Home of Rostov
Philharmonic, also hosts Dance companies
and operettas
170 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str, +7(863)265-32-64,
265-35-69
5. Puppet Theatre
46
Universitetsky Str., +7(863)265-25-28
The
Rostov State Circus
45
Budyonnovsky Str.
The Don
Public Library
175A
Pushkinskaya Str.
http://www.dspl.ru
Movie Theaters:
1. Bolshoy Cinema — 105 Krasnoarmeyskaya Str.
http://www.bolshoikino.ru/afisha/now
2. Luxor Cinema – 25 Malinovskogo Str.
http://www.luxorfilm.ru/cinema/rostov-nadonu/about/
3. Cinema Star – 17 Nagibina Str.,
http://www.rnd.kinoafisha.info/cinema/8136018/#rasp-20130812-time
4. Rostov Cinema – 122 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., http://rostovkino.ru/
5. Kinomax Don – 32/2 Nagibina Str., http://www.kinomax.ru/don/
Parks:
1. Gorky Theme Park – 45 B. Sadovaya Str.
2. Revolution Theme Park – 1 Theatre Square
where
clothes
Hypermarkets – big stores
can buy everything (from food to
electronics) at reasonable prices
you
or
– 23 D Malinovskogo
+7 863 204-03-00,
working hours: 09.00 –
1. Okay
Str,
23.00
2. Perekrestok – 32
Kommustichesky
Avenue, 8 800 200-95-55; 25 Malinovskogo Str.
Russian Cuisine
Original and varied, Russian cuisine is famous for exotic soups, such as cabbage schi and
solyanka, which is made of assorted meats. Russians are great lovers of pelmeni, small Siberian
meat pies boiled in broth.
Every housewife of any experience has her own recipes for pies, pickles, and sauerkraut. Even
more varied is the choice of recipes for mushrooms, one of the most abundant and nourishing
gifts of our woods. They are fried, pickled, salted, boiled and what not.
“No dinner without bread,” goes the Russian saying. Wheat loaves have dozens of varieties. As
to rye bread, Russians eat more of it than any other nation in the world—a peculiarity of the
Russian diet.
Of our folk soft drinks, kvass is the best-known. Made of brown bread or malted rye flour, it
goes down best on a sultry summer day. If you add to it some chopped-up meat and vegetables,
you get okroshka, an exquisite cold soup.
You can try Russian cuisine at:
1. Kolkhoz
45 Beregovaya Str., 1 A Borko Str., working
hours: 11.00 – 24.00; +7 (863) 259-88-55,
8(928)270-33-53, http://www.kolhozz.ru/
2. Kazachiy Kuren’
5 Levoberezhnaya Str., +7 (863) 282-00-61,
270-30-19, 256-40-32 http://www.atamankuren.ru/
3. Oblomov
48 Pushkinskaya Str., +7 (863) 270-70-82
4. Elki-Palki
68 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., +7 (863) 240-35-72,
www.elki-palki.ru
Rostov-on-Don offers you a variety of different
cuisines:
German cuisine:
Frau Muller
29a Beregovaya Str., 245-39-59
http://www.fraumuller.ru/about/location.html
Japanese Cuisine:
Osaka
36/4 Kommunistichesky Av., 240-08-15
http://www.sushi61.ru
Silla (also Korean cuisine)
92 Pushkinskaya Str., 255-96-59
Italian cuisine:
Sapore Italiano
75 A Mechnikova Str., 232-14-93,
http://sapore.caferostov.ru/
Bella Vita
17/75 Sokolova Str., 218-99-22,
http://bellavita.su/
Mamma Pizza
45 Sokolova Str., 266-55-99, http://www.mamapizza.su/
Bellucci
122 a Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., 300-92-18, http://bellucci.gidm.ru/
Chinese cuisine
Kan-Sin – 186 Socialisticheskaya Str., tel.: +7 (863) 297-58-95
Mexican cuisine
Tekila
40 Zhuravleva Str., 263-43-63,
http://tekila.caferostov.ru/
American Fast-food
McDonalds
33 Zorge Str., 300-94-68; 84 Malinovskogo Str., 220-92-73; 25 Malinovskogo Str., 204-06-26;
http://www.mcdonalds.ru/base/search/?city_id=13
KFC
69/47 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., 218-53-01
Places to shop
1. Shopping Mall “Gorizont”
32/2 Pr.Nagibina 8-800-200-19-55
http://www.gorizontmall.ru/ru/about/
2. Shopping Mall “Mega”
23 Aksayskiy Pr., Aksay
http://megamall.ru/en/
203-56-80
3. Shopping Mall “Rio”
17 Nagibina Str.,
ostov-na-donu.rio.su
4. Shopping Mall “Zolotoi Vavilon”
25 Malinovskogo Str., www.gold-babylon.ru
5. Shopping Mall “Taler”
33 Zorge Str., working hours: 10.00 – 22.00
Places to do sports
1. Fitness centre “Alex Fitness”, 50,
Chekhova Str., 300-00-09
http://www.alexfitness.ru/rostov/chehova#
2.
Fitness centre “Orange Fitness”, 227-3141
https://ruru.facebook.com/orangefitnes
3. Fitness centre “Fizkult” 32/2 Mihaila
Nagibina Str, 272 50 00
www.fizkultclub.ru
4. Fitness centre “Arbat-Fitness” 74 Pervaya
Linia Str, 253 37 90 www.arbat-fitness.ru
5. Fitness Centre “Olimpia West”, 92 B Vtoraya Krasnodarskaya Str., 22 44 580
http://www.olympiarostov.ru/index.php?page=%D0%9E%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%
D1%8F%20West
6. Swimming pool “Volna”, 149 Tekucheva Str., 234 10 55 dynamo-rostov.ru
7. Swimming pool “Korall”, 6 Pervoi Konnoi Armii Str., 252 83 24, www.korall-rostov.ru/koral
8. Swimming pool “Briz”, 128 Krepostnoi Str., 264 69 11, working hours: 08:00 – 23:00.
LIVING IN TAGANROG
Taganrog is an important research, cultural and industrial center in Southern Russia.
Taganrog is situated on the shore of the Azov Sea
about 45 miles from Rostov-on-Don. As the
birthplace of Anton Chekhov, Taganrog offers
remarkable sites dedicated to the years of
childhood and youth of the Russian playwright and
short-story writer.
There are many things that remind of him in the
city: the small house where he was born, the high
school where he studied, his father's shop where he
had to serve, and, of course, those quiet streets and
mansions which today are associated with the past.
Main tourist attractions:
Birth house of Anton Chekhov
Here you might get acquainted with the family
store of Anton Chekov, see household items used
by the family and feel the atmosphere which
reigned in the house during Chekhov’s young
years.
The Museum of Literature (Gymnasium)
What might be also interesting from the visitor’s
point of view is the oldest Gymnasium where the
famous Russian playwright studied for 11 years.
Now it is the Literature Museum. You can see
Anton's desk and his classroom, the assembly hall
and even the punishment cell, sometimes visited by
the naughty kid.
The Theatre
The Theater (1866) standing on the main street of
Taganrog, Petrovskaya Street, is the very theater that
Anton Chekhov frequented while studying Russian and
World Drama.
Chekhov’s Lavka (Colonial Stores)
In 1841 a serf belonging to a Russian nobleman had
purchased his freedom and the freedom of his family for
3,500 roubles, being at the rate of 700 roubles a soul.
The grandson of this serf was Anton Chekhov. A few
years after purchasing his freedom he settled in
Taganrog, where he afterwards opened the "Colonial
Stores."
The Monument to Peter
the Great
Peter the Great founded the fortress and port city of Taganrog in
1698. Its rise and development are closely connected with the
great and dramatic history of the Russian Empire, with its
century-long struggle for the access to the southern seas. In April
1898, Anton Chekhov met with Mark Antokolski in Paris, France
to arrange the production of a bronze statue. The statue was
molded in the workshop of Thibaut Brothers in Paris. The
pedestal for the monument was made in 1901 by Mr. Eduards,
the owner of an atelier in Odessa. The monument was delivered
from Marseilles to Taganrog on July 27, 1901 by the steamboat
Despino.
GETTING HERE
There are several ways of getting to Rostov from Moscow:
1. Via Moscow by plane. There are several everyday flights
to Rostov from all Moscow international airports:
Sheremetyevo – SVO (find flight information at
http://www.svo.aero/en/), Domodedovo – DME (find
flight information at http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/),
Vnukovo – VKO (find flight information at
http://www.vnukovo.ru/
2. Via Moscow by train. You can get to Rostov from the
following Moscow railway stations: Kazansky railway
station (http://kazansky.dzvr.ru/index-en.html), Kursky
railway station (http://kursky.dzvr.ru/index-en.html), Belorussky
(http://belorussky.dzvr.ru/index-en.html,
Paveletsky
railway
station
(http://paveletsky.dzvr.ru/index-en.html).
railway
There are several ways of getting directly to
Rostov from abroad:
1. Via Austrian Airlines – everyday flights
except Mondays http://www.austrian.com/?cc=RU&sc_lang=en
2. Via Turkish Airlines – on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ru?gclid=CO27l9HZn7kCFceXcAodYg8Alg
station
CONTACTS
Southern Federal University
http://sfedu.ru/international/
105/42 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., Rostov-onDon, 344006, Russia
Centre for International Projects and
Programs
+7 (863) 218-40-57
pja@sfedu.ru
Centre for International Students
Phone +7(863) 222 68 12
Fax +7(863) 222 68 03
E-mail: inter@sfedu.ru