Printable checklist: International student first week
A shareable route for university offices and student chats: dorm or address paperwork, registration, SIM, payments, transport, and safety.
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A first-month route for students who need phone, payments, registration, insurance, and everyday setup.
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Before arrival
WizardHigh RiskOptionalEntry Route Path Finder
A deterministic checklist for choosing the official Russia entry route before travel.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/entry-route-path-finderGuideHigh RiskOptionalTravel Medical Insurance Before Russia: Check Entry Coverage
Human-reviewed red-risk checklist for checking whether your visa, e-visa, visa-free route, or temporary stay needs medical insurance valid in Russia before travel.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/travel-medical-insurance-before-russiaGuideHigh RiskOptionalRuID and digital profile for visa-free entry
Who needs RuID for visa-free entry after 1 July 2026, which exceptions to check, and why a QR code does not guarantee entry.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/ruid-visa-free-entry-profileGuideModerate RiskDocument checklist for your first days in Russia
A practical document folder for arrival or relocation: what to keep close, what to copy, and where status-specific requirements must be checked.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/documents-checklistGuideHigh RiskOptionalCheck study visa, RVPO, and mandatory student procedures
A student calendar for entry basis, extension, RVPO, medical procedures, and re-entry checks.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/student-study-visa-rvpo-checkpointsGuideModerate RiskBook Accommodation in Russia: Payment and Address Checklist
A pre-payment checklist for foreigners: real address, official accommodation check, cancellation terms, payment backup, check-in contact, and foreign-guest paperwork question.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/accommodation-booking-payment-checklist-russiaGuideHigh RiskOptionalTravel With Pets to Russia: Veterinary Document Check
Human-reviewed red-risk checklist for bringing a dog, cat, or other pet to Russia with veterinary documents, airline confirmation, checkpoint, permit, and CITES checks.
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Arrival
GuideModerate RiskFirst student setup steps after arrival in Russia
How to connect university, dorm or housing, documents, SIM, banking, insurance, and daily apps into one practical order.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/student-arrival-setupGuideModerate RiskFirst 24 hours after arriving in Russia
A calm first-day order: connection, money, transport, documents, address, and emergency contacts.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/first-24-hours-after-arrivalGuideHigh RiskMigration card after entering Russia
Check your migration card or entry record, keep it with your passport, and do not confuse it with migration registration.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/migration-card-after-entryGuideModerate RiskRussian Airport Services: Wi-Fi, Luggage, Cash, and Help
A post-arrival checklist: check Wi-Fi, phone access, luggage storage, bank or exchange desks, official help, transport, and emergency fallback before leaving the terminal.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/airport-services-arrival-checklist-russiaWizardModerate RiskSIM Card Path Finder
Find the best SIM card option for your situation in Russia.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/sim-card-path-finderWizardModerate RiskPayment Path Finder
Find the best payment and banking option for your situation in Russia.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/wizards/payment-path-finderGuideHigh RiskOptionalApply for a T-Bank debit card for Russian payments
A practical route for tourists and visitors who need a local bank card for Russian payments. The application starts online, but the bank still runs identity and document checks.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/tbank-mir-cardGuideModerate RiskEssential apps for living in Russia
A list of must-have apps for foreigners in Russia: navigation (Yandex Maps, 2GIS), taxi (Yandex Go), translation, banking apps, and backup communication channels.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/essential-appsGuideModerate RiskPlan lawful app and internet access before Russia
Prepare official app downloads, offline maps, translation, SMS/email backups, and messenger fallbacks without using bypass instructions.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/lawful-internet-app-access-planning-russiaGuideModerate RiskCash and foreign cards in Russia
Prepare a payment backup: why foreign Visa/Mastercard cards may not work, how much cash to plan, and when to open a separate banking route.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/cash-foreign-cardsGuideModerate RiskPrepare backup channels for messaging and video calls
How to avoid losing contact if a messenger, calls, or app stores work unreliably.
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First week
GuideHigh RiskOptionalArrange dormitory and migration registration through your university
What an international student should do after arrival so the dormitory or international office handles the lawful address route.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/student-dorm-registration-international-officeGuideLow RiskHow to use public transport in Russia
Troika card (Moscow), Podorozhnik (Saint Petersburg), contactless payment, and mobile apps. Anonymous transport cards require no ID — buy at metro ticket offices for 50-80 rubles.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/transport-cardGuideLow RiskEmergency numbers and safety for foreigners in Russia
Emergency numbers (112, 101, 102, 103), what to do if you lose your documents, your rights during a police stop, how to report a crime, and embassy contacts.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/emergency-safetyGuideModerate RiskWhich documents to carry in Russia
What to keep with you, what to store separately, and how to prepare safe copies without sharing sensitive data with Ruvoya.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/carry-documents-in-russiaGuideModerate RiskDocument checklist for your first days in Russia
A practical document folder for arrival or relocation: what to keep close, what to copy, and where status-specific requirements must be checked.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/documents-checklistGuideModerate RiskOptionalHow to prepare a notarized passport translation
When a notarized passport translation may be needed and how to check names, dates, and pages before using it with SFR, FNS, MFC, a bank, or university.
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First month
GuideModerate RiskHow to get medical help as a foreigner
What to do in an urgent situation, how to use DMS/OMS or travel insurance, and what to prepare for a first clinic visit.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/medical-help-first-visitPlannedModerate RiskOptionalCheck if you need INN
This step is planned but not published yet.
PlannedModerate RiskOptionalCheck rental and registration before signing
This step is planned but not published yet.
GuideModerate RiskBuy intercity train or bus tickets in Russia
How to choose an official route, enter passport data correctly, prepare payment, and save the ticket offline.
https://ruvoya.ru/en/tasks/intercity-train-bus-tickets