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STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY NAMED

AFTER I.I. MECHNIKOV

PRACTICAL INFORMATION GUIDE

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North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov Piskarevskiy pr. 47, -Petersburg, Russia 195067 cell.: +7 (812) 303 50 06 www.szgmu.ru E-mail: [email protected]

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Dear student, We are sincerely glad to see you here in Saint-Petersburg!

This guide will provide you with basic information about our city and university. We wish you a pleasant stay in Saint-Petersburg, and promise to do everything possible to make this visit in your memory unforgettable experience.

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CONTENT SAINT-PETERSBURG IN BRIEF ...... 4 NORTH-WESTERN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER I.I. MECHNIKOV IN BRIEF...... 5 CLIMATE OF SAINT-PETERSBURG ...... 6 TRANSPORT ...... 6 ACCOMODATION ...... 7 MEMO ON MIGRATION REGISTRATION ...... 8 ADVICE ON SAFETY PERFORMANCE ...... 9 NWSMU CANTEEN ...... 11 BANKS ...... 11 MOBILE OPERATORS IN SAINT-PETERSBURG ...... 11 ISIC CARD ...... 12 BUDDY program ...... 12 SHORT REMINDER ...... 13 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAILS ...... 14 SCHEME OF PISKAREVSKIY EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS ...... 15 CONSULATES IN ST.PETERSBURG ...... 16

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#SZGMU SAINT-PETERSBURG IN BRIEF

Saint-Petersburg was founded in 1703 by ; the city was the capital of Russia from 1712 to 1918. The XVIII and XIX centuries are time of brilliant development for St. Petersburg, as well as for the whole Russia. For Russian art this period is called "golden century." During this time were built many remarkable architectural sightseeings: Square, Kamenoostrovskiy and Elagin , the Alexander Nevski Monastery, to Peter the Great - The , St. Isaac's and the Cathedral, the , Mikhaylovskiy Palace, church of the Savior on Blood. In the "Encyclopaedia Britannica" Saint-Petersburg is called "one of the most harmonious and majestic cities of ". From the first decades of its existence, Saint-Petersburg became the center of science and education. The first city professional school – School of Engineering appeared in 1719, and the first secular institution – Academic University – in 1724. The Academy of Sciences was opened in 1725. In the XIX century were built Institute, Saint-Petersburg University, the Mining Academy, Pedagogic Institute, Clinical Institute of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna and others. It should be noted that the Clinical Institute of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna, founded in 1885 with the purpose of physicians development based on the latest achievements of medical science, later was reformed into the medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies, and in the form of merger with the medical Academy named after I.I. Mechnikov was reorganized in North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov in 2011.

During the Second World (1941-1945) Saint-Petersburg was under the blockade for about 900 days. Despite the war, the city was an active work on development and invention of new armaments, improve the industry, researches, experiments and scientific discoveries were carried out. From on the territory of NWSMU named after I.I. Mechnikov (former Leningrad Medical Institute) the evacuation hospital functioned, as well it was continued the training of doctors for the army.

At present, the historic center of Saint-Petersburg and related groups of are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites; it is one of the most important centers of tourism in the country. The most significant cultural and tourist sites are the Hermitage , the Museum, the , the National Library of Russia, the , Peter and Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral. is often called the "Northern Capital" of Russia. It is not only open-air museum, but the embodiment of the last three hundred years of Russian history. Survived 11 emperors, tens of floods, revolution, blockade, our city is able to surprise the most experienced connoisseur of art and science. In Saint-Petersburg there are more than 60 public higher education institutions, more than 220 different , 100 concert organizations, more than 80 theaters, 45 galleries and exhibition halls, over 300 restaurants of national and foreign cuisine. The picturesque suburbs of Saint- Petersburg which were the residence of Russian and members of royal families are open for the rest of its inhabitants and guests. The palace complexes are surrounded by the magnificent gardens, parks and ensembles. The most well-known suburbs are Pushkin, Peterhof, Pavlovsk and . Today, in these suburban palaces there are museums. The population of Saint-Petersburg numbers almost five million people of different nationalities and confessions. The city has not only Orthodox but also Catholic, Lutheran churches, Buddhist churches, Muslim mosques, .

Change of name Saint-Petersburg May 1703 – August 1914 Petrograd August 1914 – February 1924 Leningrad February 1924 – July 1991 Saint-Petersburg July 1991 – till present

Read more about Saint-Petersburg here: www.visit-petersburg.ru

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NORTH-WESTERN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER I.I. MECHNIKOV IN BRIEF

North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov was founded on October 12, 2011 in the form of merger of two the oldest educational institutions of Russia – Saint-Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies and Saint-Petersburg State Medical Academy named after I.I. Mechnikov. Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov (1845-1916) – Russian and French biologist (zoologist, embryologist, immunologist, physiologist and pathologist); one of the founders of evolutionary embryology, the discoverer of phagocytosis and intracellular digestion, the founder of comparative pathology of inflammation, phagocytic theory of immunity, the founder of scientific gerontology. The Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology and Medicine (1908).

Respect towards the historical and cultural traditions is one of the fundamental elements of the University activity: the continued development of scientific schools of such globally renowned professors as V.M. Bekhterev, E.E. Eichwald, N.V. Sklifosofskiy, D.O. Ott and other prominent Russian scientists. A number of departments are named after its founders; memorial plaques on the University buildings commemorate the outstanding scientists who worked there. The following museums are founded in the University: Museum of the History of NWSMU named after I.I. Mechnikov, Museum of Forensic Medicine with the center of thanatology, Museum of Anatomy, Museum of Dentistry. On the University territory there are 2 monuments devoted to soldiers-physicians, and every year on May 9, the near these monuments are held the rallies dedicated to the celebration of the Victory in the Second World War. Today the University has three main areas of activity: education, clinical and research activity, which close interaction allows to prepare physicians competent in their field, possessing modern knowledge and ability to put it into practice.

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CLIMATE OF SAINT-PETERSBURG The climate of Saint-Petersburg is chill and wet because the city is situated on the board of (in estuary of river is located on 42 ).

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Avg. Temperature -7.4 -7.2 -2.7 4.1 10.5 15.7 17.8 16.4 11 5.4 -0.2 -4.6 (°C)

Min. Temperature -10 -10.1 -6.1 0.1 5.7 11.2 13.4 12.3 7.6 2.8 -2.1 -7 (°C)

Max. Temperature -4.8 -4.2 0.8 8.2 15.4 20.3 22.2 20.5 14.5 8 1.7 -2.1 (°C)

"White Nights" is the period from June to early July, when the sun sets down for no more than 9 °, and evening practically coincide with the morning one. White Nights are a peculiar of symbol of Saint-Petersburg: during this time the city hosts a variety of fests, concerts and folk festivals. In the last week of June is a holiday of school graduates "Scarlet Sails", and Festival of Arts "Stars of the White Nights".

TRANSPORT o Above-ground transportation

Operates from 6.00 to 24.00 (exact information www.transport.orgp.spb.ru/Portal/transport/main?lang=en). Tickets can be bought right in the vehicle from bus conductors. You can also use ‘Podorozhnik’ travel card. Cards accounts can either be topped up with money or loaded with a number or trips for a certain time period. ‘Podorozhnik’ travel card can be bought at any ticket office in . It can be used for both above-ground and underground transportation.

There is also a system of commercial buses, which are distinguished by letters “K” and “T”, and “”- privately owned minivans or small buses, which follow fixed routes, collecting and depositing passengers anywhere along the way. Commercial buses and Marshrutkas are somewhat more expensive and sometimes less crowded. Payment by cash. Request stops. o Metro System

Metro is a very reliable and cost-effective way of transportation. The metro is open from 05.45 to 01.00 (exact information www.metro.spb.ru/en). Work of metro during the holidays can be extended. You can pay by purchasing one-trip tokens or by variety of electronic cards (such as ‘Podorozhnik’) available at all metro stations.

You can use the PayPass technology to pay for your trip. PayPass readers can be found in all the stations, most commonly next to the operator’s booth. If you have a smartphone with NFC, you can also download the “wallet” app and use it to pay. o Taxi

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Most people use mobile apps with their favorite taxi services. You can choose from Uber, Gett, or Yandex.Taxi, which work in all the bigger Russian cities (also available in English), and Taxovichkof, which only works in St. Petersburg (also available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese). It doesn’t hurt to download all of them and choose a service depending on which one is cheaper at the time you want to use it. Price often depends on availability of cars and demand at the time.

Smoking (in all means of transport), photo and video shooting, eating and drinking are prohibited.

ACCOMODATION Foreign students, invited to the University for an internship/traineeship, can be located in the Student Campus "Severnaya" (Prosveshcheniya pr., 45) in a two- or three-bed room. There is a kitchen, electric , refrigerator, toilet and shower. Students are provided with the necessary cookware and bed-linen. Wi-Fi access is on the ground floor.

 The route from the Student Campus "Severnaya" Internal regulations (Prosveshcheniya pr., 45) to the University (Kirochnaya ul., 41): number 100 to the Students read and sign the dormitory "Grazhdanskiy prospect" > to the metro station internal regulations upon check-in and are "" > on foot 10 minutes to Kirochnaya required to follow them at all times. Respect ul., 41. other residents and dormitory staff. Keep your room neat and clean. Dispose of your  The route from the Student Campus "Severnaya" trash in designated areas. Cook only in (Prosveshcheniya pr., 45) to the University designated kitchens on the floors. Follow (Piskarevskiy pr., 47): tram number 100 to the terminal the fire safety rules. Avoid loud noises and stop (railway station Ruch’i) > 9, 38, 51 to the keep your music to a moderate volume at all terminal stop (University). times. × Smoking, alcohol, drugs are not permitted Also NWSMU has its own : on the premises. “Severnaya” – prospect Prosvescheniya, 45 × Do not bring pets into the dormitory. Hotel “Hotel Academia” – Zanevskiy pr. 1/82 × Noise is not allowed from 11 PM to 7 AM.

More information you will get from International Coordinator.

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#SZGMU MEMO ON MIGRATION REGISTRATION 1. After arriving in Saint-Petersburg for training, you are kindly requested to visit the International Office not later than the day after the arriving (except weekends and holidays) on Piskarevskiy pr., 47, building 32, second floor, room 9 with the following documents: o Passport stamped by Customs Control (stamp of Passport Control Point); o Migration card with the date of border crossing (stamp of Passport Control Point); o Visa (in case of visa entry); o Documents certifying training at NWSMU named after I.I. Mechnikov. 2. During the period of training you should reside at the declared at the migration registration. In case of changing the place of residence foreign citizen should inform the International Office not later than 1 working day. 3. On each occasion of theft of documents (passport, visa, migration card, and the detachable part of the form notifying the arrival of foreign citizen in the place of residence) foreign citizen should address to the nearest Police station and to receive a note (official document) concerning the fact of theft. 4. In case of loss (damage) of national passport, visa, migration card, the detachable part of the form notifying the arrival in the place of residence, you should inform the International Office on the same day. 5. If you want to go abroad or outside of St. Petersburg on the territory of Russia during the period of training you should obtain admittance of the University administration. 6. In case of violation the legislation of the Russian Federation the Internal Affairs Agency can apply the disciplinary actions to foreign citizens.

MIGRATION CARD VISA The purpose of migration card is to verify that foreign In order to be able to study in Russia, you may need to citizen crossed the Russian border legally. Without a apply for an entry visa. This depends on your nationality. migration card a foreign citizen cannot live, study nor After your application confirmation we apply for the legally work in Russia. You can get a free migration card invitation at the official organization called UFMS. The form onboard your plane, in a train or in passport control process of issuing invitation takes 1 month. Then we’ll zone at the airport or railway station. Admission form is send it to you via email of regular post and you will be able valid during all the time of your staying in Russia. When to apply for visa in your country. Also, in needed, it can be leaving the country you should leave it at boarder control sent via express post provided the service expenses are post. When returning to the country you should fill in a covered by the recipient. Please note that the University is new migration card. not obliged to cover any expenses regarding post service.

MIGRATION REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS HEALTH INSURANCE COMING TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION All international students are required to have a medical According to Russian migration legislation each foreign insurance policy when arriving at NWSMU. The document student has to make official registration at the apartment should cover the whole period of your stay at NWSMU. (incl. student campus) that he\she rents. It is necessary to Please take care of your medical insurance before your register every time after you leave and re-enter Russia, arrival to Russia. and when you receive a new migration card. International You can purchase a medical insurance policy in your home Coordinator will inform you about all documentary country or in Russia. processes. If you have a medical emergency – immediately call “112” (mobile) for the ambulance. Emergency medical assistance is free for everyone in Russia. When you're absent from classes due to illness or injury (serious problems), please inform the International Office and your Practice Supervisor in case of some problems.

Always keep the original registration slip, passport and migration card with you.

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#SZGMU ADVICE ON SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Of course we hope that your stay in St. Petersburg will be without any problems regarding your health or safety. And most likely this will be the case. However, should you need any medical assistance or emergency services (ambulance, police or fire brigade), here is some useful information.

Ambulance, police or fire brigade: call 112 (this is the general Russian emergency number). Fire brigade: call 01 Police: call 02 Ambulance: 03 Gas emergency brigade: 04

Useful Russian Terms

Here are some Russian terms that will help you find what you need: • Doctor/ General Practioner = Doctor / Vrach = Доктор • Dentist = Zubnoi vrach / Dantist = Зубной врач / Дантист • Pharmacy = Apteka = Аптека • Hospital = Bolnitsa = Больница • Emergency Room = Reanimatsia = Реанимация • Police = Politsiya = Полиция • Fire brigade = Pozharnaya brigade = Пожарная бригада • Ambulance = Skoraya pomosh’ = Скорая помощь

FIRE Please acquaint yourself with the fire instructions displayed in each of the buildings, and locate your nearest fire extinguisher and fire exit. Please evacuate the building immediately upon hearing the alarm. If this happens during the night, one person in each building or on each floor will be responsible for checking that everyone has left the building safely.

ACCIDENTS In the event of a major accident or injury, please report it to the international coordinator immediately. If necessary dial 112 and summon an ambulance. In the event of a minor accident or injury, first aid will be available. Please contact the international coordinator.

ILLNESS Should you feel ill during your stay, please let someone know as soon as possible, preferably the international coordinator. If urgent medical assistance is required, dial 112 and summon an ambulance. If it is felt that it would be advisable to seek proper medical advice the International Office, in consultation with University staff, will make all necessary arrangements.

PERSONAL SAFETY It is sensible to take reasonable steps to ensure your own personal safety. With this in mind it is particularly important to take passport and migration card at all times around the site. It is also wise to ensure that you avoid taking unnecessary risks. If you feel uncomfortable crossing the site during the dark, for example, arrange to go with

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SMOKING Your attention is drawn to the fact that smoking is not allowed inside any of the buildings (and that includes all the bedrooms).

ALCOHOL NB! According to the article 20.20 of the Offences Code of Russia, drinking in a place where it is forbidden by the federal law is punishable with a fine of 500 to 1500 . The article 16 of the Federal Law #171-FZ "About the State Regulation of Production and of Ethanol, Alcoholic and Ethanol-containing Products and about Restriction of Alcoholic Products Consumption (Drinking)" forbids drinking in almost all public places (including entrance halls, staircases and elevators of living buildings) except bars, restaurants or other similar establishments where it is permitted to sell alcoholic products for immediate consumption.

PROBLEMS Should you experience a problem of some sort during your exchange at UMTE, please let one of the international coordinator members know as soon as possible. It might be a practical, organizational or domestic matter, and in all probability it can be sorted out without too much difficulty.

COMPLAINTS If, for some reason, you feel dissatisfied with some aspect of your weeks at UMTE and wish to make a complaint, please let the International Office know immediately. If all attempts to resolve the complaint amicably with the party concerned prove unsuccessful, the International Office will undertake preparatory consultations with you and the other party in order to resolve the issue. The matter will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. In the first instance every effort will be taken to resolve the issue informally and verbally. Should this not be possible, steps will be taken to ensure that the complainant and defendant have a full and fair opportunity to present their cases with supporting evidence and more formally in writing, if desired.

In order to avoid a critical situation you need to: o Take into account the peculiarities of your health and other personal circumstances when making the solution to come to Saint-Petersburg. o Acquaint in advance with the conditions and traditions of the host country. To provide the University coordinator detailed personal information required for preparation of the invitation. o Inform relatives about your decision/ intentions and your health. o Observe the conditions of participation in the exchange program, observe the rules of safety and get acquainted with the Russian laws and obey them. o Observe strictly the rules of migration registration. To let know the exact dates and time of your arrival in Saint- Petersburg and departure. o Inform on time the University administration on potential security threat or health problems. o Be aware of the responsibility for the decisions that you take. Advice for health: o Do not drink water from the tap if it is unfiltered or unboiled. o Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. o Do not buy food / drinks on the . o Take care of your teeth and skin - they may suffer from the climate change. o Get in advance the health insurance. North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov Piskarevskiy pr. 47, Saint-Petersburg, Russia 195067 cell.: +7 (812) 303 50 06 www.szgmu.ru E-mail: [email protected]

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Your safety on the street: o Be careful crossing the street. If possible, use the underpasses. o Do not touch the bags, boxes left in public places and in transport. o To get around the city, use public transport or taxi, and avoid private cars. o Always carry your passport (copy) or other identifying documents. o Always carry a card with phone numbers and address of your residence.

NWSMU CANTEEN NWSMU offers a canteen to the staff and students. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared exclusively from fresh, high-quality products. The menu is very diverse, with at least five kinds of salad, hot and cold appetizers, and soups. Hot meals always include a choice of meat, poultry, and fish, vegetables, and side dishes, including a choice of rice, buckwheat, or potatoes. A special healthy choice menu is also offered.

Prices are designed for a student budget: the average cost of a full meal does not usually exceed 200 roubles. The dining room usually has plenty of space, and is a great place to enjoy a cup of tea, prepare for class or simply relax.

PISKAREVSKIY EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS Canteens: Coffee station: Building #46 (1st floor) Building #46 (ground floor) Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Building #40 (ground floor) Sat: 10.00 - 15.00 Mon-Fri: 08.00 - 17.00 Sat: 09.00 - 15.00 KIROCHNAYA EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS Canteens: Main building (basement floor) Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10.00 - 15.00

BANKS The most famous Russian banks are: o Sberbank o VTB24 o Sankt-Petersburg o Uralsib o Tinkoff etc.

MOBILE OPERATORS IN SAINT-PETERSBURG o MegaFon o o MTC o Beeline etc.

You can find local mobile shops near metro stations.

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The price of the sim card is around 200 rubles, which according to the course is around 3 euro, normally for this sum it is included sms and calls and internet.

ISIC CARD The international ISIC card is more suitable for those who plan frequent travel abroad during their studies in Russia. The card offers discounts in more than 130 countries worldwide, for which Russian university ID cards are not valid. The ISIC card gives you free access to museums, theatres and cultural centres in participating countries, as well as discounts on holidays and air travel, hotel and hostel accommodation, training courses and educational programmes, and shopping offline and online.

In Russia, ISIC card holders are eligible for more than 3,000 discounts, some of which are also granted upon presentation of a regular Russian student ID card. Before purchasing the ISIC card, make sure you read through the available offers on the Russian version of the ISIC website – it’s possible that a Russian student ID card may sufficient.

BUDDY program Incoming exchange students will have a personal student tutor (BUDDY) who will familiarize the studying culture to the incoming student and help the students on the different issues during his study period at NWSMU. We will send you BUDDY contacts before semester starts.

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#SZGMU SHORT REMINDER WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU IN RUSSIA o Valid passport with visa o Medical insurance o 4 passport-size (3cm x 4cm) photos on a mat paper o Contacts of your buddy o Contacts of International Office o Contact details for your embassy/consulate/diplomatic mission in Russia o other necessary things

A FEW GENERAL TIPS

• Bring enough cash for the first few days. Not all taxis take credit cards; card readers and ATMs may not always work when you need them etc. • Before the flight, charge your mobile devices and refill your mobile and Internet accounts in case urgent communication will be needed. • Bring an adapter if needed: Russian electric outlets take round 2-pin Euro plugs with 220V current. • If you take any prescription medication, be sure to bring enough of it for the entire duration of your trip, as some medications may be unavailable in Russia, as such or without a local doctor’s prescription. • Warm clothes and boots, gloves and scarves are always a must.

ARRIVAL o Be sure to receive your migration card at the passport control o Get in touch with your buddy and confirm he/she is meeting you o Take a ride and reach your accommodation

AT THE DORMITORY o Check into dormitory, receive your key o Sign the Tenancy Agreement

AT ANOTHER ACCOMMODATION o Make sure that the apartment owner applies for your registration to a local territorial body of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs

AT NWSMU o Complete all necessary admission procedures, get enrolled o Meet your mobility coordinator o Manage the schedule of your classes o Get familiar with the location of NWSMU campuses o Pick up your registration o Receive your Student ID Card from your coordinator o Apply for the multiple-entry visa o Buy a SIM card for your phone (only after obtaining the registration) o Open a bank account (if necessary) o Apply for a social (transport) card

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ETIQUETTE AT NWSMU

o Respect others o Be polite o Be organized o Be prepared o Be on time. Arriving late is better than not arriving at all -- if you do it right. If you are late, ask the teacher a permission of coming to the class o Respect the work and the words of your group members o Respect language and nationality difference o Remove your coat and hat at the cloakroom (lobby hall at the university) o Turn off the sound of your cell phone and any other electronic devices during classes o Don’t eat during the class

Dobro pozhalovat’ (=Welcome)

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND E-MAILS

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: +7 (812) 303 50 06 [email protected] Ksenia Nagornaya +7 (812) 303 50 06 [email protected] Head of International Office

Address: Kirochnaya st.41, Saint-Petersburg, Russia 191015 Ekaterina Ryabinina +7 (812) 543 98 88 [email protected] International coordinator

Address: Piskarevskiy pr. 47, Saint-Petersburg, Russia 195067 Practice Supervisor ______

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#SZGMU SCHEME OF PISKAREVSKIY EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS

Stadium

Entrance

Canteen

International Office

40

Sport hall

Canteen

Department for Migration Registration and Visa Support

PISKAREVSKIY EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS SCHEME

Address: Piskarevskiy pr. 47, Saint-Petersburg, Russia 195067

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#SZGMU CONSULATES IN ST.PETERSBURG

Australia Honorary Consul Azerbaijan Consulate General Angola Honorary Consul 14 Petrovsky prospect 27A, 2-ya Sovetskaya st. Office 324, 36 Shpalernaya st. Tel: 325-73-34 Tel: 717-38-90, 717-39-91 Tel: 272-09-94 Fax: 315-11-00 Fax: 717-38-91 Fax: 272-09-94 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Armenia Consulate General Bangladesh Honorary Consul Belarus Embassy branch office 22 Dekabristov str. Office 315, 6П Chapygina st. 3A Bonch-Bruevicha st. Tel: 571-72-36 Tel: 635-85-69 Tel: 275-81-30, 274-72-12 Fax: 710-66-20 Fax: 273-41-64 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Belgium Consulate General Consulate General Brazil Honorary Consul 11A Saperniy pereulok 27 Ryleeva st. 75 Moika embankment Tel: 579-57-91, (911) 762-56-62 (emergency Tel: 401-01-53 (Consul General) Tel: 703-74-58 calls) Tel: 401-01-52, 275-31-34 Fax: 332-61-02 Fax: 579-95-01 Fax: 272-57-18 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

China Consulate General Cyprus Consulate General Czech Republic Consulate General 134 Griboedov Channel embankment 17 Chernyshevskogo prospect 5 Tverskaya st. Tel: 713-80-09, 713-76-05, 714-76-70 Tel: 456-22-55 Tel: 271-04-59, 271-46-12 Fax: 714-79-58 Fax: 456-22-66 Fax: 271-46-15 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail.: [email protected]

Denmark Dominican Republic Honorary Consul Consulate General 42 Moika embankment 3A Zakharyevskaya st. 14 Bolshaya Monetnaya st. Tel: 703-39-00 Tel: 333-25-64 Tel: 702-09-20, 702-09-24 Fax: 703-35-29 Fax: 455-10-30 Fax: 702-09-27 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Finland Consulate General France Consulate General Germany Consulate General 4 Preobrazhenskaya st. 12 39 Furshtatskaya st. Tel: 331-76-00 Tel: 332-22-70 Tel: 320-24-00 Fax: 331-76-01 Fax: 332-22-90 Fax: 327-31-17 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: contact.saint-petersbourg- [email protected]

Greece Consulate General Guatemala Honorary Consul Guinea Consulate General 17 Chernyshevskogo prospect 55 Dibunovskaya st. 5/3 Kievskaya st. Tel: 334-35-86 Tel: 963-23-19 Tel: 326-32-41 Fax: 334-35-87 Fax: 316-78-79 Fax: 326-32-45 E-mail: [email protected]

Hungary Consulate General Iceland Honorary Consul India Consulate General 15 Marata st. 70, 5-ya linia Vasilyevsky 35 Ryleeva st. Tel: 312-64-58, 312-67-53, 312-92-00 Tel: 328-70-24 Tel: 640-72-22 Fax: 312-64-32 Fax: 323-56-50 Fax: 640-72-21 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Indonesia Honorary Consul Ireland Honorary Consul Israel Consulate General 15 Kamennoostrovsky prospect 30A Kuznetsovskaya st. Tel: 406-05-00 Tel: 237-08-83 Tel: 326-90-57, 937-02-33 Fax: 406-05-55 Fax: 237-08-83 Fax: 326-90-50 Mail: [email protected]

Italy Consulate General Japan Consulate General Consulate Ganeral 10 Teatral’naya square 29 Moika embankment 15A Vilensky pereulok Tel: 318-07-91, 318-07-92, 718-80-95 Tel: 314-14-34, 336-76-73 Tel: 335-25-46 Fax: 318-07-93 Fax: 710-69-70 Fax: 335-25-47 Е-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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Korea Consulate General Kyrgyzstan Honorary Consul Consulate General 32A Nekrasova st. Office 16, 132 Nevsky prospect 11, 10-ya linia Tel: 448-19-09 Tel: 717-00-27 Tel: 336-34-54, 336-34-53 Fax: 448-96-68 Fax: 717-24-88 Fax: 336-34-52 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Lithuania Consulate General Luxembourg Honorary Consul Malta Honorary Consul 37 Ryleeva st. 1 Teatral’naya square 6A/5, 8-ya Kraasnoarmeyskaya st. Tel: 327-02-30; 327-31-67 Tel: 714-22-35 Tel: 449-47-80 Fax: 327-26-15 Fax: 326-21-90 Fax: 449-47-80 E-mail: [email protected]

Monaco Consulate General New Zealand Visa Center 42 Angliyskaya embankment 11 Moika embankment 6 Ryleeva st. Tel: 312-53-96 Tel: 334-02-00 Tel: 946-08-73 Fax: 334-02-25 (28) E-mail: sunil@tts-.ru E-mail: [email protected]

Norway Consulate General Pakistan Honorary Consul Peru Honorary Consul 13-15 Ligovsky prospect, 3rd floor Office 516, 29 Vyborgskaya embankment 10/12, 9-ya Sovetskaya st. Tel: 612-41-00, Tel: 336-92-39 Tel: 719-81-2 +47-239-59000 (for calls from Norway) Fax: 336-92-40 Fax: 577-18-77 Fax: 612-41-01 E-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Philippines Honorary Consul Poland Consulate General Romania Consulate General 103 Bolshoy prospect, Vasilyevsky Island 12/14, 9-ya Sovetskaya st. 4 Gorokhovaya st. Tel: 326-13-55 Tel: 336-31-40, 336-31-41 Tel: 312-61-41, 335-08-44 Fax: 326-13-57 Fax: 274-43-18 Fax: 335-08-45 Е-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Seychelles Honorary Consul Senegal Honorary Consul Slovakia Consulate General 30 Detskaya st. Vasilyevsky Island 6 Energetikov prospect 21/2 Orbely st. Tel: 322-38-16 Tel: 528-07-70 Tel: 294-36-66, 294-36-96 Fax: 322-38-07 Fax: 493-34-34 Fax: 294-36-56 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Slovenia Honorary Consul Consulate general Consulate General 25/14, 7-ya Krasnoarmeyskaya st. 9 Furshtadskaya st. 1/3 Malaya Konyushennaya st. Tel: 314-41-85 Tel: 702-62-66, 702-62-84, -5,-6,-7,-8,-9 Tel: 329-14-30 Fax: 314-41-85 Fax: 702-62-65 Fax: 329-14-50 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: generalkonsulat.st- [email protected]

Switzerland Consulate General Tajikistan Honorary Consul Thailand Honorary Consul 17 Chernyshevskogo prospect 3 Fonarny pereulok 9/6 Bolshoy prospect, Vasilyevsky Island Tel: 327-08-17 Tel: 571-48-87 Tel: 325-62-71, 322-38-16 Fax: 327-08-29 Fax: 571-61-30 Fax: 325-63-13 E-mail: [email protected]

Turkey Consulate General Consulate General United Kindgdom Consulate General 24, 7-ya Sovetskaya st. 1B, Bonch-Bruevicha st. 5 Proletarskoy Diktaturi square Tel: 577-18-12, 577-19-88 Tel: 331-51-65, 331-51-66, 331-51-69, 331-51- Tel: 320-32-00 Fax: 577-42-90 63 Fax: 320-32-11 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

United States of America Consulate General 15 Furshtadskaya st. Tel: 331-26-00, 331-28-88 Fax: 331-26-74 E-mail: [email protected]

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