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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 394 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Russia.
Academic year: September – May/June
Major school holidays/break:
- Early November
- Late December – early January
- Late March
- June – August
Major exam period:
- Late December – mid-January
- Late May – late June
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 4 years
The language of instruction in universities: Russian
Degrees offered:
- Bakalavr =Bachelor
- Spetsialist = Specialist
- Magistr = Masters
- Kandidat Nauk = Doctorate
- Doktor Nauk = Post-Doctorate