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Get through your first weeks without getting lost in Moscow

A practical start for new students in Moscow: timetable, commuting, student travel benefits, documents, classmates and daily basics.

What to check during your first 48 hours.
How to set up commuting, timetable and university services.
How to avoid overloading the first weeks.
Priority checklist
  • Save contacts for your tutor, dean’s office, group representative and dormitory.
  • Check your student ID, university account, timetable and logins.
  • Build a primary and backup route to campus.
  • Check whether you qualify for a Moscow student card and discounted travel.
  • Put first-month deadlines into one calendar with reminders.
A practical weekly rhythm
Week 1: learn the campus, timetable, transport and your group.
Week 2: organise documents, daily life, food and budget.
Week 3: settle into a sustainable study, commute and rest rhythm.
Week 4: keep only activities that realistically fit your schedule.
Common mistakes
  • Keeping every deadline in your head.
  • Ignoring real commute time.
  • Taking on too many activities immediately.
  • Delaying document and travel-card tasks.
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