What is the population of Russia?
As of 2022, there are 146,000,000 people living in Russia.
What is the ethnic mix in Russia?
As of 2020, Russians make up 80% of the country's population.
other ethnic groups:
Tatars - 3,8%
Ukrainians – 3%
Chuvash - 1,2%
Belarusians – 0,8%
Mordva – 0,7%
Germans - 0,6%,
Chechens – 0,6%
Armenians - 0,4%
Jews – 0,4% and others
What are the largest cities in Russia?
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest city in the country. 12,655,000 people live here.
Other largest cities of the country:
Saint-Petersburg – 5 384 000
Novosibirsk – 1 620 000
Yekaterinburg – 1 495 000
Kazan – 1 257 000
Nizhniy Novgorod – 1 244 000
Rostov-on-Don – 1 137 000
Ufa – 1 125 000
Volgograd – 1 000 000
Are there many Muslims, Buddhists and representatives of other faiths in Russia?
According to the Constitution, Russia is a secular state in which every person is guaranteed freedom of religion.
According to the statistics of 2021, the following religions are manifested in Russia:
Orthodoxy — 66 %
Islam — 6 %
Protestantism — 1 %
Buddhism — 1 %
atheism – 19 %
agnosticism (believers without belonging to confessions) - 4 %
other faiths — 2 %
Not sure — 1 %
What currency is used in Russia?
The monetary unit of the Russian Federation is the ruble. The current exchange rate of the Russian ruble to the currencies of other countries can be viewed on the website www.xe.com In Russian banks you can keep currency and have plastic cards not only in rubles, but also in foreign currency, for example, in US dollars or Euros.
Is it always cold in Russia?
Of course not! Russia is a huge country located in different climatic zones. While there may be +30ºC in one part of the country, there may be -5 ºC in the opposite part!
Summer is the hottest time of the year.
The Central and Southern part of Russia, where most of the country's population is concentrated, is distinguished by four well-defined seasons. In summer it is hot and sunny here (from +18 ºC to +34 ºC), and in winter it is cool, but without severe frost.
Do not be afraid of the mythical Russian frosts! They occur mainly in the Far Northern parts of Russia.
Can an international student open a bank account in Russia?
Yes, he/she can. After arrival, registration and the beginning of studies, an international student can open an account with any bank.
Is it possible for international students to earn extra money while studying in Russia?
Foreigners studying full-time at Russian Universities can work in their free time without additional permits.
Why is Students International the best educational agency for international students who want to study in Russia?
There are several reasons…
1. This company has been operating since 1992 and for 30 years its employees have gained great experience in working with international students and educational institutions.
2. Students International has many offices in the largest cities of Russia, so our employees can always provide additional support and assistance to all our students.
3. The cost of the company's services involving admission to a university, doing correspondence with the university and visa support is perhaps the lowest in the industry and anyone can afford using the company's services! At the same time, all consulting services are conducted by the company completely free of charge!
