Russian State University of Tourism and Services Studies

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RSUTS was founded in 1952 as a Higher School of handicraft cooperation. During its more than a half of a century history, the University has developed into a significant institution and become a leader among the Russian higher educational institutions, which prepares professionals in the services and tourism industry. RSUTS is a vast and modern University in Russia. It has seven departments and five branches in the Russian Federation. RSUTS's campus is located in Moscow's picturesque suburb, just 40 minutes drive from the Red Square. The other two departments are located in Moscow city. The teaching staff includes not only doctors and professors but also professionals who run masterclasses. The University attracts faculties from various countries, including the U.S., Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Hungary. Those professors lead open lectures, round tables, workshops, and seminars regarding the advanced technologies in tourism, service, and hospitality. RSUTS undergraduate and graduate students can perfect their skills by participating in exchange programs and internships in France, the USA, Cyprus, Greece, Austria, etc. RSUTS allows students to choose from the following education forms: full time, part-time.
RSUTS aims to create a multicultural, tolerant, interactive environment with a culture of understanding and respect for the students, an open mindset, interactive culture, and religious tolerance. The University has been conducting training of specialists for foreign countries since 1985. There are 960 international students in the University today. Those students have come from CIS countries, the Baltic States, as well as from farther countries such as the USA, Germany, China, Mongolia, Chad, Congo, Turkey, Afghanistan, Syria, Cameroon, Tanzania, Gambia, Philippines, Cuba, and others.
Foreign university students are involved in various activities and festivals such as: "Republic Day", "Friendship without borders" and "Culture of Russia's Regions," "World Poetry Day", "International Day of national cuisine", "Literary Evening", "International Scientific Conference", Moscow student parade, as well as "Day of Knowledge" and "Dedication to freshmen". During these and other events, international students get acquainted with Russian culture and demonstrate their cultures, national characters, costumes, ethnic cuisine, dance, music, traditions, and values of their country. Arranged are celebrations of birthdays, holidays, and national holidays of the Russian Federation. Arrival arrangements for international students include: meeting at the airport, organizing the preliminary medical examination, resettlement in a dormitory on the principle of ethnic tolerance, conducting an orientation meeting with regards to the terms and rules, familiarization with the campus and surrounding towns, sightseeing tours around Moscow.

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