Step 9
Prepare for arrival (Masters' and Preparation Year students only)
To apply for the Preparatory Course one must have a previous educational background certificates (with the transcript) which certifies the education of the level sufficient for application for higher education in Russia as well as in the country of origin.»
For all programs it's also necessary to provide:
the translation copy of national passport (valid for more than 18 months);
copies of notarized translations into Russian of the passport,
previous educational background certificates and the transcript; document certifying your knowledge of English (certificate of your English proficiency from your University is acceptable);
6 photos 3x4;
Medical certificates translated to Russian (HIV-test, X-ray, overall health) - can be made in St. Petersburg);
Health insurance policy. You can obtain it in the University or at any insurance company in St. Petersburg. When obtaining an insurance policy, pay attention to its type (it should be for international students) and coverage territory (it should be St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast).