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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:18 pm    Post subject: international student hi i m arko from Bangladesh. i will come Moscow coming October to study Bsc in Automation and Control eng in Peoples Friendship University of Russia. Please inform me about the reputation of this subject in this university. Is it a famous university of Russia ? In addition i wana know how much would be the food and living cost in moscow except hostel fees because that is paid for one year by my brother already.
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:57 am    Post subject: hey guys whats going on ? i m serious about my questions. I have to it as i will bring money with me according to u people's information. so please reply
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greg222 VIP Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 599	Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:38 am    Post subject: Hi Arko. The university has a good reputation in general. I have no idea how it is regarded for that particular subject. I assume you'll be staying in one of the dormitories in that area? You can live quite cheaply there - a lot of the students do. It just depends what sort of lifestyle you want. Basic minimum costs for food would be about $50 per week. Public transport is cheap - you shouldn't spend more than $1 per day on that. You can look through the Moscow restaurants and nightlife sections of this website to get an idea of prices for those things. Anything I've forgotten?
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surfguy Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979	Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:42 am    Post subject: Ok so how much would rent be then...? And arco how long are you going for? I've been researching the web... Oops-ok rent is covered...well then at $200 a month for food...and say $60 on transpo...then this should give you a pretty good idea...night life all that...$600-$700 a month should cover you for sure. And seeing how the average salary is lower than that...well you should be ok
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greg222 VIP Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 599	Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:51 am    Post subject: Yeah, it's hard to say. Just depends how you want to live. Excluding dormitory accommodation (which is essentially free for them) I know students who have a budget of 5000R per month (about $200) and they get by. I used to spend about $1500 per month (plus rent). For other people $1500 would be too low.
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surfguy Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979	Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:56 am    Post subject: greg222 wrote: Yeah, it's hard to say. Just depends how you want to live. Excluding dormitory accommodation (which is essentially free for them) I know students who have a budget of 5000R per month (about $200) and they get by. I used to spend about $1500 per month (plus rent). For other people $1500 would be too low. Yeah and here $1500 is kind of average for a student...well if rent was covered. When I was thinking of moving to St Pete were talking perhaps total budget for 3 being $5000.00 a month...well to live according to my standards. Anyways...coming from Bangladesh which is very very poor...well you should know as lots of aussies got to that region but I would imagine this being super expensive for someone from there. Well that is a huge spread...5,000 rubles to $1500 plus
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:17 am    Post subject: Thanks, thanks cordially for all replies from u all . To inform u all i wana say that i m coming Russia under the scholarship of Russian Govt. Thats why my tution and hostle fees are free .Yes, its true that Bangladesh is a poor country but its developing.And i m from a midle class family of Bangladesh, if u compare it with Russian lifestyle may be i m poor . In addition i want to ackowledge u all that i dont drink alcohol dont even smoke . Moreover i like to live a simple life but prestigious, may be my poverty teaches me this. I have decided to bring $1000 with me for at 6 months food cost i dont know is it possible or not could u all suggest me for this
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:25 am    Post subject: oops i forget answer the question of surfguy .Yes i will stay Moscow for atleast five years. As i will study 4 years Bsc in Automation and Control eng, and one year in language and preparatory course.
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:34 am    Post subject: Hey another question is it possible to do job, what types of job it would be .Is it eligible to do by a student ? .How much would be the income for a month ?.
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greg222 VIP Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 599	Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:24 am    Post subject: Legally, no, you won't be able to work. You could possibly get some cash in hand work if there's something you could teach or tutor. $1000 for 6 months is cutting it fine. I'd recommend a bit more than that. Moscow has a habit of draining your money in unexpected ways so it's better to have something in reserve.
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:20 pm    Post subject: greg222 wrote: Legally, no, you won't be able to work. You could possibly get some cash in hand work if there's something you could teach or tutor. $1000 for 6 months is cutting it fine. I'd recommend a bit more than that. Moscow has a habit of draining your money in unexpected ways so it's better to have something in reserve. thanks for ur answer greg222. As i m asking u all too many questions, it would irritate u. Sorry for that but what can i do i m too too much worried at the same time curious to know all information before i go Moscow. What type of unexpected ways would drain my money can explain one of your experience ! . But one thing i can ensure u that i wont go night club or dance club because i know i m poor.
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arko Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:53 am    Post subject: Hey guys i m gona buy my air ticket to Moscow. So which airport would be better for the Peoples friendship University. Which way is the easiest to arrive university from that airport ?.
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nikir Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 54	Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:10 am    Post subject: Arko, rather than worry about which airport, think in terms of price and arrival time. Both airports are in Moscow and you are not getting connecting flights so which one doesn't really matter. As a personal preference I try to fly into Domodedevo, it has a direct express rail link to the city, and is a newer and easier terminal to navigate. Can you email the institute for directions?
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