Russia is a very interesting country, which everyone is eager to know about, and every year, many travelers come here to visit. For the students who come to Russia to study MBBS, knowing Russian is a very good opportunity, in which they get to know about Russia and its culture. While you are understanding and preparing MBBS books, take some time to visit important places in Russia.
Today, in this article, we will learn about all those important places in Russia that all the students coming to study in Russia should definitely visit, who knows whether they will get such an opportunity again or not.
Moscow:
- Kremlin and Red Square
You can start your Russian tour from here. Here, you will not only get a good experience but also get a chance to know the history of this place. This is the place where great historical leaders have taken big, history-changing decisions.
- Gorky Park
You must visit Gorky Park if you are studying in Russia. This is a very nice place which will fill you with excitement. Here you get a chance to do ice skating in winter. In gorky park, you will get a chance to meet the local people and understand their culture.
- Moscow Metro Stations
The metro here is also an amazing thing. Now you will think, what is so amazing about the metro, if all the metros are the same? But believe me, the metro stations of Moscow are amazing. Each station has a historical story hidden in it. All the visitors who go to visit Russia are very excited to see and know the metro stations of Moscow.
St. Petersburg:
- The Hermitage Museum
This is one of the important places in Russia, and it has more than 30 lakh artifacts. This museum will help you to know a lot of interesting things, and a tip for the students who study in Russia who stay near it, this museum has free entry on the first Thursday of every month! You get to see the works of great artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Picasso in this museum. This is one of the important museums in the world.
- White Nights Festival (June-July)
If you are going to visit Russia in the summer or you are staying here, then this can be a great point for you. There is light sunshine here the whole night, which makes this place a very exciting place. You get to experience concerts, theatres, and events under the open sky. After exams, you can relax here and spend your holidays here.
- Peterhof Palace
This place is also known as the “Russian Versailles,” which is decorated with more than 150 fountains and beautiful gardens. The show of the Grand Cascade fountains absolutely mesmerizes the visitors. You can spend your holiday here by taking a break from studies.
Kazan:
- Kazan Kremlin
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a wonderful amalgamation of Russian Orthodox and Islamic architecture. In which you get a chance to see and learn about Russian and Islamic culture.
- Bauman Street
This main street of Kazan is no less than the Times Square of the USA. It is a very cultural and exciting place where you will find cafes, and it is full of cultural shops, which make this place even more attractive.
Golden Ring Cities:
- Sergiev Posad
This place is home to the famous Trinity Lavra Monastery. Its blue and golden sky and the buildings below it make it even more beautiful. This resort and its sanctity are also considered a symbol of peace, which makes this place even more interesting.
- Suzdal
This city still holds on to its culture; here you get to see wooden churches, traditional houses, and green fields. This place is a very peaceful and mind-melting place.
Sochi:
- Suzdal Black Sea Beaches
Russia, too, has beaches! Sochi’s warm climate and beautiful coast make this place even more exciting. This is a natural therapy place that completely calms you down. There are very few places in the world that give you a feeling of being settled within yourself, and this place is one of them. This place becomes even more special for students, where students get an atmosphere of focus and peace, which makes them relax from all their stress.
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- Russian food:
You should definitely taste authentic Russian food like pelmeni (dumplings), blini (pancakes), and beef stroganoff. If you are a vegetarian, you will find vegetarian food too in Russia.
- Theatre:
Don’t forget to watch a show at the Bolshoi Theatre (Moscow) or the Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg). This is not just for entertainment but also for cultural education. You will learn a lot from this, and you will have fun.
- Local markets:
You can visit the markets in Izmailovo (Moscow) or Udelnaya (St Petersburg) to find handicrafts, Soviet souvenirs, and local foods.
Guide note for students
Studying MBBS in Russia is not just a way to get a degree, but can be an exciting journey for you, where you will get to know about the culture of another country and the different cultures of hundreds of students. Whenever you get a chance, do visit important places in Russia; this will make your journey even more memorable.
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We wish you a memorable MBBS journey with all kinds of guidance, information, and support. And any student who is going to study in Russia or has already gone there, Education Orbit Counseling & Link (EOCL India) advises you that you must visit important places in Russia, as this will help you learn something new, and your studies will also remain stress-free.
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