TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NArFU 4 STUDIES 5 Education system in Academic calendar Course and program offerings Grading system Final examination Transcript of records/diploma Learning agreement Libraries Internet access Printing / copying STUDENT LIFE 10 Sport Student organizations Meet our international students PRACTICAL INFORMATION UPON ARRIVAL 14 Traveling to Orientation week Student tutors Student card Housing Medical issues Security Visa support and registration Banks and post offices Public Transport GETTING READY TO ARKHANGELSK 22 Interesting facts about Arkhangelsk Sightseeing in Arkhangelsk region Cultural life and leisure time FINAL CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS 26

Dear friend!

Our congratulations on this important event - you have become a student of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov. With other newcomers you are entering a challeng- ing and exciting period of your life. You are welcome to come on board!

Make new friends, get actively involved into studies and research, NArFU social life and sports activities.

Much depends on you – be active, persistent, open to new experience and confident in your abilities.

I wish your studies at NArFU were bright, interesting and memorable. Good luck in all your endeavors!

Professor, D.Sc. Elena Kudryashova Rector, Northern (Arctic) Federal Univer- sity Dear International students! Welcome to Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov!

We deeply hope that your stay at our university will become the most remarkable experi- ence in your life. The staff of International Office elaborated this small brochure in order to help you to adapt to a new environment and get acquainted with NArFU and the city of Arkhangelsk. It includes practical information about educational and extracurricular facili- ties the university offers its students as well as useful information about some obligatory procedures you should undertake upon your arrival to Arkhangelsk. Furthermore we offer you some tips about the infrastructure of the Arkhangelsk city as well as its places of interest that are worth exploring. If you need help or you have questions you are mostly welcome in our office! Enjoy your time! Sincerely, International Office

International Programs Office: Visa Support and Registration Office: Olga Nizhevich, Head of the Office, Natalia Yuzhanina, Head of the Office Irina Kaznina, Senior Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Ekaterina Shiman, Advisor for exchange Tatiana Zykina, Expert, students E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Elena Kobeleva, Expert Tel.: +7 (8182) 41 28 27 Tel.: +7 (8182) 21 89 27

International Students Center: International Students Recruitment Tatiana Kasimova, Preparatory depart- Office ment advisor, E-mail: [email protected] Polina Golomidova, Head of the Office Maria Beliaeva, Free-movers advisor, Tatiana Lyubimkova, Full-degree for- E-mail: [email protected] eign students advisor Natalia Batalova, Advisor, Olga Burlak, Full-degree foreign stu- E-mail: [email protected] dents advisor Diana Biklyan, Advisor, E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +7 (8182) 21 61 96 Tel.: +7 (8182) 21 89 68 3 Open hours for international students: Monday – Thursday from 13:00 till 16:00 Closed on Fridays GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NARFU

Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov was established by RF President Dmitry Medvedev’s Decree dd. 8 June 2010. It is one of the leading public Universities in the European North of Russia. The University has a great scientific and educational potential. It includes 16 institutes, 11 research and educational centers. The total number of students studying at the North- ern (Arctic) Federal University makes approximately 20 000. Over 1 300 experienced and highly-professional lecturers are involved into the academic process. Today NArFU develops partnership with many universities around the world. Arctic focus of NArFU determines our close ties with universities in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Canada and the USA. Today students from Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, CIS and Bal- tic countries go into higher education at the Northern (Arctic) Federal University. Being a student of Northern (Arctic) Federal University you can participate in outgoing academic mobility to the foreign partner organizations and HEIs. The University has a well-developed infrastructure – student’s hostels, libraries, sport complexes, stadium, swimming pool, ski lodge, Medical Center, Students Center and Inter- net resources. By becoming a student you’ll enter the academic community and experience our tra- ditional hospitality and warm attitude of the University staff. You can find more information on the University's web-page http://www.narfu.ru/en/ STUDIES

Education System in Russia

The educational system in Russia has been formed within centuries giving opportunities to the citizens to get high level of education through several stages: • pre-school education, • secondary school, • specialized secondary education, • higher education. At the age of 7 children start their education at primary school. When they are 16 they finish the 9th form of the secondary school and are set for examinations. After that they can proceed with their education at school for the rest two years (10 and 11 forms) or enter a specialized secondary school that gives a profession after finishing. Graduates of the 11th form and specialized secondary schools are eligible to be admitted to a higher education institution. Following the principles of the Bologna Process Universities and other HEIs of the Russian Federation today provide education within academic programs on 3 levels: 1. Bachelor degree 2. Master degree 3. Postgraduate studies More information about the educational system in Russia is available on the web-site http://en.russia.edu.ru/

5 Academic Calendar

Full Degree Programs Autumn Semester: September – January / February Spring Semester: February – August Semester dates and vacation breaks may vary depending on the program. There is no summer semester, but during the summer, students can take summer stud- ies, which may consist of exams, personal projects or research, at NArFU and abroad. Lec- tures and seminars are not usually offered from June/July to August, with the exception of some field courses. Non Degree Programs (for Exchange Students) Autumn semester: September-December Exams: November – December Spring semester: February-June Exams: May Preparatory Department Autumn Semester: September – December Spring Semester: January – June Exams: June

Course and Program Offerings

The general language of instruction at NArFU is Russian but our university offers a wide range of programs taught in English on different academic levels. Full list of degree programs can be found here: http://www.narfu.ru/en/studies/degree_pro- grams/ Our international students may take advantage of non-degree programs developed at the Northern (Arctic) Federal University: Russian Studies Diverse Arctic: Local Challenges — Global Changes Travel and Tourism Management Each semester NArFU offers regular courses for international exchange stu- dents. English-taught courses can be found here: http://www.narfu.ru/en/studies/english/ 6 If you want to take up courses or change some courses during your stay in NArFU please contact International Office either by e-mail: [email protected]; international@ narfu. ru or telephone 41 28 27, or visit us (Office 1326a, NArFU main building) NArFU Preparatory Department offers one-year orientation course for foreign stu- dents with a special focus on Russian language learning and basic subjects. Upon successful completion of the course candidates are certified for admission to the University for any educational full-time degree program chosen at NArFU. Russian language Courses If you want to learn the country you should definitely start with its language! International Students Center invites you to take Russian language courses all year round. You can study in small groups or take individual lessons. Highly experienced teachers will identify your language level and advise you the best group to start with.

You can find more information about the Russian language courses on our web-site http://www.narfu.ru/en/studies/russian_language/

Grading System

Russian education system presupposes a 5 scale grading scheme, where “5” is the high- est grade and “2” is the lowest one. Below there is a table with the description of each grade and its approximate correspondence to the ECTS scale.

Grade according to Specification Grade (ECTS) Russian educational system

5 excellent /«отлично» A, B 4 good/ «хорошо» C 3 satisfactory/ «удовлетворительно» D, E 2 unsatisfactory/ «неудовлетворительно» F зачет passed /«зачтено» ---- не зачет failed/ “незачтено”. ----

7 Final Examinations

On completion of a study course or a program students are set to final exams. In order to be cred- ited for the examinations students should be in good academic standing. The examination period usually takes place in December in the fall semester and in May-June in spring semester. Students are evaluated according to the requirements of program that can include class attendance, participation during the lessons, home assignment completion, etc. Transcript of Records/Diploma

On completion of a course or a program and passing all exams a student gets a document certify- ing his acquired academic degree or competences. Degree students get a diploma of higher education (Bachelor/Specialist/Master/PhD). Free-movers and exchange students get the transcript of records. Transcript of records consists basically of a list of the course units taken, the exams student has passed and the credits gained in the host university. In the Transcript of Records you can see the title of the courses student has attended at university, the ECTS grade (exam mark) and the ECTS credits student has gained by passing the exam. The official final Transcript of Records will be sent to the student or to the student’s home univer- sity. In order to receive the final Transcript of Records, the student needs to leave address at Interna- tional Office. Learning Agreement The learning agreement is part of the application form located on NArFU web-site. You need to fill in this document in order to inform our departments of your course choices at NArFU. Your transcript of records will include courses mentioned in the learning agree- ment. Libraries

1) Scientific Library Address: 4, Lomonosov Prospect Tel.: +7 (8182) 683183. B http://lib.pomorsu.ru From A turn left, walk 350 m., turn to Uritskogo St., at the first big crossroads turn right to Lomono- sova St. and walk straight 400 m.

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2) Arkhangelsk Regional Scientific Li- Annually the library hosts thematic ex- brary named after N.A. Dobrolubov offers hibitions and presentations as well as meet- a wide resource fund in various scientific ings with Russian and international artists fields such as technical, natural sciences (painters, poets, writers, musicians, etc). and humanities. The international resource Address: 2, Loginov Str. center finds high popularity among the Tel.: +7 (8182) 21 5958, 65 11 28. citizens and foreign guests. Here one can http://eng.aonb.ru/ find literature on different languages of the Move from A to B (buses 1, 76, 44, 42 to the bus world. stop «Loginova»), then turn left, 100-150 m. and you will see the library.

Internet Access

NArFU offers its students and staff a daily Internet access. You can use Internet in dormitories and on campus. If you need an Internet access, please, apply to the International Students Center.

Printing / Copying

If you need to make a copy or print a document you can apply to the University Copy Center. Address: 17 Emb. (NArFU main building), ground floor, room 1120 Open hours: Monday- Friday, 08:30 – 17:30

9 STUDENT LIFE

Being a student of NArFU you will experience the hospitality of local people, visit plac- es of our northern city and take part in celebrations and events during the student’s life at Northern (Arctic) Federal University. You can join social organizations of the university and participate in university events. You will be able to find many friends and be sure they will never let you get bored in Arkhangelsk!

Sport

An important part of University’s life takes place at “Arktika” Sport Center. In a newly opened gym of Sport Complex №1 you can practice body-building, fitness, yoga and cal- lanetics. The university also has a ski center “Iles”, powerlifting section, chess club. You can par- ticipate in badminton, swimming, table tennis and mini-football competitions. NArFU Sport Center offers training in basketball, football, mini-football, volleyball, swimming, athletics, ski races, table tennis, polyathlon, orienteering and Nordic walking.

10 Student Organizations

If you are interested in social activity of the university and want to meet interesting people you are welcome to enter the university student organizations.

• Student squads officeBuilding № 2 NArFU, room 2118 • Voluntary student pedagogical squad “Opora” Building № 2 NArFU, room 2313 • Rescue squad “Pomor Spas” Building № 12 NArFU, room 7 • Search squad “Vikhr’” Building № 2 NArFU, room 2118 • Club of intellectual creativity Building № 7 NArFU, assembly hall • Public student league of the Club of the Funny and Inventive Main building, room 1122 • Student multimedia laboratory Building № 7 NArFU, room 211 • Historical Fencing Club “Biarmiia” Building № 2 NArFU, room 2313 • Volunteer organization “Kvant miloserdiia” Building №2 NArFU, room 2313 • Tourist Club “Polyarnaya zvezda” Building №2 NArFU, room 2313 • Discussion Club Building № 2 NArFU, room 2313 • Political club «Tochka zreniia» Building № 2 NArFU, room 2313 • More information on the web-page http://narfu.ru/en/campus/communities/ International students club unites all foreign students who come to NArFU to study. Among the most popular club events are « The days of International cuisine», international musical festival «Nebo sodruzhestva» (Friendship sky) and others. The leaders of the club organize seminars and conferences as well as celebrate holidays that belong to various cultures.

11 Meet our International Students

Alain Perusset, Switzerland «Arkhangelsk was my first choice when it came to study a place for my studies. It is a real insider trip. Having passed through the city during my trip, I knew about the hospitality of its people. But not only that sets it apart from the atmosphere of other cities. If your money belt is a bit tight, the lower living- and study-costs are a noteworthy element compared to more “tra- ditional” language school hubs such as and St-Petersburg. Additionally, you will avoid the large foreign student crowds that keep you speaking in English, not helping the primary purpose of immersion into the language. I decided to head for a remote region also because I wanted to experience the “real” Russia, opposed to the glittery facades of Moscow. And in win- ter, the frozen Northern Dvina River with its cross-country ski tracks just in front of the univer- sity, rounds up the package if you are into outdoor activities… The language courses: excellent! If you want a recreational stay it might not be the first choice, but if you want to improve, then definitely yes».

Jorma Toivonen, Finland «I was interested in Arkhangelsk because it was in the north. The Barents region is rich on minerals, oil and gas, and for me as an economics student, I think there will be interesting op- portunities for doing business in the future».

Kaisa Vainio, Finland «Arkhangelsk is a peaceful city, but there is always something interesting going on. People are really friendly and it is easy to get Russian friends there. I surely prefer the atmosphere there more than in big cities like St. Petersburg. And here you get interaction with Russians, not only with the other exchange-students».

12 Hedvig Ølmheim, Norway «In Arkhangelsk we had thorough and interesting lectures on Russian history and lan- guage at NARFU, and it was a great experience to learn Russian history at a Russian university. But even though I enjoyed the academic program, I appreciated more what I learned from ex- periencing the daily life of Arkhangelsk and from the fantastic people I met there».

Vegard Seljemo, Norway «That’s one of the great things about your fellow students in Arkhangelsk - they are very social, and take good care of you while you are there. As a student you are never alone. Every Sunday I went to play soccer with some friends of mine, in a little gymnastic hall by a mall. When the spring came, we went to different arenas in the city to play soccer. I had a great time with good friends. I miss my friends, and I miss Arkhangelsk! I’m very sad I didn’t have time to come back. I hope to meet them when I return sometime...I would recommend to stay for two semesters! Arkhangelsk has a lot to offer both autumn, winter and spring. The city itself is easy to get to know, and the «naberezhnoy» - the river embankment - is fantastic in good weather, summer and winter. In the winter you could go skiing on the embankment, and on the river Dvina itself, participate in mass skiing event LizhnayaRossia - it is a fantastic event with hun- dreds, thousands of people that love to go skiing».

Dalis Muangu, Kongo «From the first lessons I realized that Russian is a very difficult language. In Arkhangelsk I’m told that I speak Russian fluently and have no accent!»

13 PRACTICAL INFORMATION UPON ARRIVAL

Traveling to Arkhangelsk

Climate The climate in the city is characterized by moderately cold and long winter with much snow and moderately warm summer. The average temperature in January: -120C, in July: +180C. The winter frosts can be up to -300C. Transport Air transport Arkhangelsk is situated in the North-West of Russia and is served by the Talagi Airport that deals with international and regional flights and a smaller Vaskovo Airport for lo- cal flights. There are daily flights from Moscow and Saint-Petersburg that take about 2 hours. There are also direct connections with Murmansk (Russia), Tromsø (Norway) etc. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center from the airport Talagi. Airline tickets: http://www.nordavia.ru/en/, http://www.aeroflot.ru/cms/en You can buy plane tickets here: – 121, Troitsky Str., building 3 tel. +7 (8182) 28 77 19 – 94, Troitsky Str., tel. +7 (8182) 20 07 09 – 30, Severnaya Dvina Emb., tel. +7 (8182) 28 80 82 Railway transport The city is located at the northern end of a 1,133-kilometer (704 miles) long railway, connecting it to Moscow via Vologda and . It takes about 19-21 hours to get to Arkhangelsk from Moscow and 25 hours from Saint-Petersburg. At Arkhangelsk railway sta- tion buses and taxis are available and will take you to the city center in a just few minutes. Train tickets: http://eng.rzd.ru/ You can buy train tickets here: – Train station, address: 2, Str. of 60 Let Oktyabrya 14 Orientation Week

Orientation Week Before each semester the staff of International Students Center offer an introductory program for new international students. Within approximately one week you will get acquainted with the city, university cam- pus and all the facilities it provides for students. Your future teachers will inform you about the program you are going to take, examination period and a timetable. The cultural program and joint activities are also foreseen. You will be provided with the detailed introductory week program upon arrival (or get it at the International Office).

Student Card A student cards is a document that proves your status as a student of Northern (Arctic) Federal University. It gives students the access to the university libraries, sport facilities and discounts in some and shops of the city. In order to get a student card you should apply to International Students Center upon your arrival.

Housing University provides housing facilities to NArFU students and staff. Student residence is composed of comfortable fully furnished double and triple rooms of various comfort level. Each residence provides rest room and laundry. Some of them have a GYM. All buildings are located in close proximity to public transport, shopping centers and NArFU campuses. When settling in you are to sign a living agreement and get aquainted with certain rules to be followed.

15 Medical Issues

Medical Issues

ALL FOREIGN STUDENTS SHOULD BUY MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE PERIOD OF STUDYING (MOSTLY FOR ONE YEAR, LATER THEY PROLONG ITS VALIDITY). It allows to save money and to get medical assistance in public medical institutions of Arkhangelsk. This policy contains a memo with emergency phone numbers in case of insurance event (illness, injury, etc.) and a list of medical institutions where you can get medical assistance free of charge. REMEMBER! You will not get free medical help without the insurance policy. All questions on medical insurance and hospital attendance, as well as in case of illness please contact the International Students Center by phone +7 (8182) 21 89 68

If you need medicine you should search for the places with the sign «Аптека» Nearest drugstores: «Алоэ-информ / Aloe-inform» (43, Uritskii Str.) «Фармация / Farmatsyia» (21, Roza Luksemburg Str.) «Ваша аптека / Vasha Apteka» (3, Roza Luksemburg Str.)

Security In the city

Walking in Arkhangelsk, as in many other cities, you should take care of your belong- ings. The criminal situation in Arkhangelsk is not critical, however you should not leave your things unattended. When crossing the roads please remember that traffic is right-hand in Russia.

In the dormitory

All buildings are secured all day round. Some floors and halls are equipped with video cameras. When going out of the dormitory you should leave the keys at the reception. This way they will always be secured. All visitors who do not live in the dormitory should be registered at the reception.

16 Visa and Registration

Visa and Registration

REGISTRATION ON ARRIVAL All foreigners must be registered in Russian Migration Service within 7 days after ar- rival. Normally the documents are collected by an employee of NArFU Visa Support and Registration Office and brought to the Migration Service. For registration you need the following documents: • Passport (original) and 2 copies of the first page • Migration card (original) and 2 copies of it • Visa (original) and 2 copies of it You get migration card while crossing the border. It is an important document, don’t lose it or throw away. If the international students were staying in the transit city (Moscow, St. Petersburg) on the way to Arkhangelsk they have to keep and bring the tickets to Visa Support and Registration Office. You will be registered for 90 days or until the date of your visa validity. You will receive registration cards, which confirm your legal staying in Russia. On the opposite side of this card you can see the date of its validity. If you are going to stay in Arkhangelsk longer it is necessary to extend your visa.

PROLONGATION OF VISA OR REGISTRATION We ask you to be careful with registration, don’t miss the expiry date. To have your visa extended you need to hand in the following documents 30 days before the date of expiry as visa extension procedure takes 20-25 days. • Passport (original) and two copies of the first page • Migration card (original) and two copies • Registration card, showing the date of your registration in Russia • 4 matt photos (size 3x4, black and white) • Current visa (original) and 1 copy • Receipt of paid fee of 1000 rubles for multi visa You must control and make sure you have enough time to have your visa extended. Please, note that students, who for one reason or another, fail to do so will be required to return home. IF YOU ARE GOING SOMEWHERE FOR WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION: REGISTRATION IS AN OBLIGATORY PROCEDURE EVERY TIME WHEN YOU LEAVE AND COME BACK TO ARKHANGELSK! If you go either home for vacations, or for practical training, or just somewhere outside the city for weekends (Moscow, Saint-Petersburg or any other Russian city) you should inform Visa Support and Registration Office about it. It is necessary even if you have got a multiple-entry visa and you don’t cross the border. When you come back you must be registered again within 7 days. 17 Banks and Post Office

Please mind, that the fees for violation of migration rules are too high, so you are strongly advised to address Visa Support and Registration Office to prevent the problems. You are kindly asked to keep the tickets and boarding passes which confirm your trip. We are ready to assist you in any related issues. NOTIFY VISA SUPPORT AND REGISTRATION OFFICE ABOUT YOUR NEW ADDRESS You should remember that your residence address and registration address should be the same. In case you move please provide your new address to Visa Support and Registra- tion Office for the new registration. It is advisable to have your passport, registration card and the contact person’s phone in the university with you in case you need it. Please, be aware that there are two cities in Archangelsk Region, namely Severodvinsk and Mirny, that for some reason are not allowed to be visited by foreign citizens without special permission. If you have any questions or difficulties, don’t hesitate to contact us: NArFU Visa Support and Registration Office: Severnaia Dvina Emb. 17, room 1326-a Phone: +7 (8182)218927; e-mail: [email protected] Open hours: Monday- Friday 09:00-17:15, Lunch time: 12:00-13:00

Banks and Post Offices

Banks VTB-24 Russian Sberbank • Voskresenskaia Str. 118 • Voskresenskaia Str. 99 • Troitskii Av. 65 Monday – Friday 09:00-19:00 Saturday 10:00-17:00 Post offices Sunday 10:00-15:00 Main Post office: • Troitskii Av. 102 Monday – Friday 09:00-18:00; Address: 163000, Troitskii Av. 65, Saturday 10:00-17:00 Arkhangelsk, Russia. • Lomonosov Av. 137 Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 1261. Monday – Friday 09:00-18:00; http://www.dvinapost.ru/ Saturday 10:00-17:00 From NArFU main building take bus No 1, 11, 76, 44, 42 to the bus stop «Voskresen- Moscow Industrial Bank skaia» (or «Vysotka»), cross the road. • Pomorskaia Str. 7 Monday – Friday 9:30-18:00 Saturday 10:00 – 15:00 (break 13:00 -14:00) 18 Public transport

Public transport You can buy bus ticket in a bus for 18 rub. Here you can find information about public transport routes in Arkhangelsk http://appp29.ru Taxi (approx. price – 90 -160 rub.) Russian Taxi + 7 (8182) 21 92 19 Snezhok + 7 (8182) 28 00 00 Maxim + 7 (8182) 60 00 00 Arkhangelsk + 7 (8182) 27 00 00 Luks +7 (8182) 21 00 00 Prestige +7 (8182) 43 34 33

19 GETTING READY TO ARKHANGELSK

Interesting facts about Arkhangelsk

Arkhangelsk region is located in north- ern European Russia on the shore of the White Sea. The territory of Arkhangelsk region is bigger than France and six times the size of Bulgaria. It includes the Arctic ar- chipelagos of Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya. The city of Arkhangelsk was founded in 1584. It has a population of about 350 thousand people and is the administrative center of the region. It is a historic seaport city which has interesting activities to offer and places to visit. It lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea. The city stretches for about 40 km (25 miles). Geographical position of the city on the coast of the White Sea provided trade, industrial and cultural development of the region. Many scientific expeditions set sail- ing from Arkhangelsk to the Arctic. Various cargos were transported to Russian cities and abroad. contributed immensely Did you know that… the Arkhangelsk to the development of Arkhangelsk as a region is called the White Nights Land. From center of sea and river navigation and ship- the middle of May and almost to the end building. In 1693 he founded the first ship- of July to the north of Polar Circle the sun yard on Solombala island where the first never disappears behind the horizon; to the ship “Святой Павел” (Sviatoi Pavel – Saint south of Polar Circle days are much longer Paul) was launched in 1694. In commemora- than nights, the latter resembling dawns. It tion to this outstanding contribution, mon- is regarded as a mysterious phenomenon ument to Peter the Great was erected in that attracts visitors and adds to a special 1911 on the Northern Dvina Embankment. atmosphere of the city.

Nowadays Arkhangelsk is an administrative, business and cultural center of the Arkhangelsk region. Historical monuments, museums and beauty of its landscapes attract lots of tourists from Russian cities and from abroad annually.

Monument to a An open-air of wooden architecture «Malye Korely» famous Northern story- teller Stepan Pisakhov (Chumbarov-Luchinskii Str., Arkhangelsk)

21 Sightseeing in Arkhangelsk Region There is a number of Russian Orthodox monasteries, including the World Heritage Site of the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea. Arkhangelsk region is also the motherland of the great Russian scientist M.V. Lomonosov, who made an invaluable contribution to the world’s science and art. For more information please visit http://www.pomorland.travel/en/. Arkhangelsk Region is the largest center of Russian pulp and paper industry. Other major industries are ship-building, including atomic submarines, fishery. The mission of Northern (Arctic) Federal University is to become a driving force for the development of the region and the Arctic. You can find more information about the history and touristic attractions of Arkhangelsk on the web-sites: • http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g2323924-Arkhangelsk_Oblast_Northwestern_ District-Vacations.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelsk

Cultural Life and Leisure time Theatres Arkhangelsk Regional Youth Theatre participant of many theatrical festivals in Address: 9, Loginov Str. 9 Russia and abroad, the theatre stages 25 Tel.: +7 (8182) 65 21 43, 21 5888 (ticket office) performances for children and 11 for adults, http://www.teatrpanova.ru which successfully combine theatrical tra- The professional company of this theat- ditions, new ideas and forms. er distinguishes itself by an offbeat and in- novative rendition, preference of expressive Arkhangelsk Drama Theatre named af- artistic forms and desire to experiment. ter M.V. Lomonosov The theatre initiates and organizes the Address: Petrovskii Parc 1 performances of «European Spring» inter- Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 5497 national music and theatrical festival and http://www.arhdrama.ru street theatres. The history of dramatic art in Arkhan- From NArFU catch a bus No 1, 76, 44, 42 to the gelsk is more than three centuries old. The bus stop “Loginova”, cross the road, it is beautiful first theatrical performance took place here white and brown wooden building on the crossroad. in 1703. The Arkhangelsk Theatre named af- ter M.V. Lomonosov (founded in 1932) con- Arkhangelsk Regional Puppet Theatre tinues the traditions of the classical Russian Address: Troitskii Av. 5 theatre. Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 48 87 From NArFU main building catch a bus No 1, http://www.arhpuppet.ru/ 11, 76, 44, 42 to the bus stop “Voskresenskaya” (or The two-time winner of the Golden “Visotka”), cross the road to the park, walk through Mask award (National Theater Award) and it to the beautiful building in the center.

22 Theatres, Museums

Pomor State Philharmonic Hall glory of Arkhangelsk and Pomor Land. Chamber concert hall address: It is about 1,3 km. from A on the right. Reach Address: Karl Marx Str. 3 Volodarskogo Str., turn right again and walk 150 m. Tel: +7 (8182) 208066 (ticket office) It is light yellow building. Grand hall address: Address: Lenin Sq. 1 Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Lo- Tel: +7 (8182) 215669 (ticket office) cal Lore Founded 70 years ago the Pomor State Address: Lenin Sq. 2; 86, Severnaia Dvina Emb. 86 («Gostiny Dvor» museum complex). Philharmonic Society hosts concerts in the Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 92 15, +7 (8182) 65 32 34 Chamber Hall (314 seats) and Grand Hall www.aokm.ru (486 seats). Located in the building of the former Lutheran church, the chamber hall Arkhangelsk Museum of Fine Arts is one of the best in Russia in terms of both Address: Lenin Sq. 2 acoustic parameters and beauty of interior. Tel.: +7 (8182) 65 36 16 This attracts famous musicians from Russia http://www.arhmuseum.ru/ and other countries of the world. The per- (the same building, different entrance) forming artists of the Pomor Philharmonic Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Hall who successfully tour Russia and West- Lore is one of the oldest museums in Russia, ern Europe are highly professional. In 1991 it offers visitors thematic exhibitions reveal- the chamber was installed with an organ ing the originality of Arkhangelsk Region’s by German company Alexander Schuke& nature and history. Co. Organ concerts are extremely popular among people. Arkhangelsk Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1960 and it is one of Russia`s From Lenin Square go along Troitskii Avenue. major art museums. The museum`s collec- First you will see Grand Concert Hall on the right. tion numbers about 30 000 works of do- Go till Karl Marx Street, turn left and you will find mestic art created between the 14th cen- the building like in the picture above. tury and the present. From NArFU main building take bus No 1, 11, Museums 76, 44, 42 to the bus stop “Voskresenskaya” (or “Vi- sotka”), cross the road to the Lenin Square, turn Arkhangelsk Literary Museum right, walk 100 m. The building is white. Address: Volodarskii Str. 10 Tel.: +7(8182) 207426 Museum of Northern Seafaring Opened on 3 March 1995, the museum Address: Severnaia Dvina Emb. 80 offers permanent expositions devoted to Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 93 44, 205516 the development of literature in the Russian http://www.sevmormuseum.ru/ North, biographies and creative activity of The state cultural institution “State Muse- such writers as Ioann Sergiev, Boris Shergin, um of Northern Seafaring” is the only science- Fedor Abramov, Nikolai Rubtsov, Evgeniy and technology-oriented state seafaring mu- Kokovin, Stepan Pisakhov and others. seum in Russia. The museum fund contains unique ex- A depository of material and intellectual hibits – manuscripts, letters and personal values of the Russian North’s, Russia’s and Bar- things once owned by the well-known writ- ents Euro-Arctic Region’s seafaring culture, it ers and poets whose works celebrate the is a recognized cultural brand of Pomor Land. 23 Cinema, Restaurants and cafes, Discos and clubs

From NArFU main building take bus No 1, 11, «Искра» (Iskra) 76, 44, 42 to the bus stop “Voskresenskaya” (or “Vi- Address: Troitskii Av. 190 sotka”), cross the road to the park, take the road Tel.: +7 (8182) 24 84 64 along it and turn right to Karla Liebknechta Street, go to the Embankment and then turn left. The From NArFU main building catch a bus No 1, building is white and blue. 76, 44, 42, get off at the bus stop «Iskra», cross the Komsomolskaya Street and you will see a big cin- Museum of Wooden Architecture and ema house. Folk Arts «Malye Korely» http://kuda29.ru/kinoafisha - list of movies for today Office in Arkhangelsk: Ioann Kronshtadtskii Restaurants and cafes Str. 15 The Museum is located 25 km. from Arkhan- «Maestro» gelsk. Address: Roza Shanina Str. 6 (close to cam- Tel.: +7 (8182) 20 41 64 pus near small lake) – café for students with free Wi-Fi. The area of 140 hectares allows the Mu- «Коферум» (Coffeeroom) seum to arrange its architectural and land- scape exposition: more than 100 monu- Address: Voskresenskaia Str. 9 (close to main ments of wooden architecture of the 16th Lenin Square and the skyscraper) – café with free Wi-Fi. -19th centuries are situated there. Peculi- arities of history and ethnography, original «Остров» culture and traditions of the Pomor people Address: Voskresenskaia Str. 99/1 - very nice of the Russian North are reflected in the café with free Wi-Fi. unique cult constructions (churches, bell- «Uno Momento» towers, chapels, votal crosses), in different Address: Troitskii Av. 61 (not far from city types of Northern Russian peasants’ dwell- center near Northern State Medical Univer- ings, in household constructions and sea- sity) – tasty pizzeria and café. sonal peasants’ settlements. Walking street with many cafes and res- taurants is Chumbarov-Luchinskii – in the Cinema city-center (especially try restaurant «Русь» (Rus) «Трескоед» (Treskoied)with big vari- Address: Timme Str. 7 ety of traditional Northern dishes) Tel.: +7(8182) 44 22 22 Search for cafes (in Russian): http://kuda29.ru/ From NArFU main building cross the road to cafes the bus stop “Morskoy rechnoy vokzal”, catch a bus- No 1 (red), 76, 11. Get off at the bus stop «Kinoteatr Discos and Clubs Rus», cross the road. “2 X 2” «Модерн» (Modern) Address: Uritskii Str. 68/3 Address: Lomonosov Av. 269 Tel.: +7 (8182) 21 50 29 «Fly Club» From NARFU main building catch a bus No 1, Address: 7, Fedora Abramova Str. 76, 44, 42, get off at the bus stop «Shubina», go to ««Поющий попугай» (Poiushchii crossroads, turn to Shubina and walk about 300- 400 m. Popugai) (karaoke club) Address: Lenin Sq. 3. 24 Shops and shopping centers

«Джаз мастерская» (Jazz club) Souvenir Shops Address: Pomorskaia Str. 3 «Поморские штучки»

«Terra» (café-club) (Pomorskie shtuchki) Web-site: www.pomorsv.ru Address: 1, Uritskogo Str. Address: • Voskresenskaia Str. 101 Musical club «Колесо» (Koleso) Tel.: +7 960 0196727 Address: Gaidar Str. 4/1 • Troitskii Av. 37 Tel: +7 960 006 90 09 «M33» club From NArFU main building go to «Гранд Address: Moskovskii Av. 33 Плаза» shop center, than cross Troitskii Avenue (Троицкий проспект - Troitskii prospekt)and you «Пеликан» club (Pelikan) will see “Центр / CENTR” on the Address: Severnaia Dvina Emb. 72 a left. «Беломорские узоры» For more information ask new friends (Belomorskie uzory) from Arkhangelsk! Web-site: http://belomoruzor.ru/ We are sure they know a lot about clubs Address: Shubina Str. 3 and bars.

Shops and Shopping Centers

«Гранд Плаза» (Grand Plaza) Address: Troitskii Av. 20

«Центральный универмаг» (Tsent- tralnyi Univermag) – Central Department store Address: Pomomrskaia Str. 7

«Премьер» – food shop «Сигма» (Sig- ma) Address: Troitskii Av. 52/1

«Атриум» (Atrium) Address: Troitskii Av. 3 «Полюс» (Polius) – also food shop Address: Timme Str. 4

«Центр» (Tsentr) Address: Troitskii Av. 37

25 Final cheklist for students

FINAL CHEKLIST FOR STUDENTS

Before arrival: • Be sure that you have been registered for the courses you pointed in your application form • Pay 50% or 70% of your tuition fee according to the invoice (if applicable) • Send your completed visa support form and get invitation for your visa application • Apply for the Russian visa in your home country • Apply for the accommodation ([email protected]; [email protected] ) • Send information about your arrival at least 3 days before your arrival for the Interna- tional Office to organize pick from the airport/railway station.

Upon your arrival: • Visit the Visa Support and Registration Office. Take your passport and the migration- card with you • Participate in the introductory program • Apply for the student card to the International Studnets Center • Ask your tutor or Deputy Director for International Cooperation in your institute for the timetable

Before leaving: • Inform the International Office about your departure date • Take transcript of records/diploma in the International Programs Office • Return books and periodicals to the library

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