What would be the type of food generally found in Russia?
- All types of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food as well as halal food is available. There is a rich variety of milk products and fruits available
Can a student open a bank account? What is the recommended ATM card in Malaysia to bring to Russia?
- Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name. The recommended ATM card to bring to Russia is Maybank. (Other’s bank ATM card can also be used in Russia.)
- *Reminder: Don’t forget to activate your ATM’s Overseas Transaction function before departure.
Who does the student contact in Russia if he/she have any queries or problems at the University/hostels?
- Students can contact the Medic Ed (Base in Malaysia) or senior student (base in Russia) at the University/hostel to solve their problem.
What original document I need to pass to Medic Ed ?
- You have to prepare your Original Passport/Birth Cert/SPM Certificate/STPM or A Levels or FIS (Highest results) in June or July to Medic Ed for the verification purpose.
Do I need to do medical checkup before leaving?
- You need to complete blood test and the chest X-ray before leaving.
- Blood test: Hepatitis A/B/C, Syphilis & HIV
- Chest X-ray: Tuberculosis