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Top Russian Phrases an MBBS Student Should Learn.

Don't Be a Lost Puppy: Essential Russian Phrases for MBBS Students (The Real Talk Edition!)

 

So, off to Russia for your MBBS – wonderful! You're going to learn so much, but come on, stepping out of the classroom can be a bit like landing on another planet if you don't speak the language. Believe me, struggling to order chai or ask directions in broken Russian is a rite of passage, but it doesn't have to be!

 

This is why I'm giving you the blunt truth on essential Russian words. Use this as your cheat sheet to making it and existing in Russia. It's not so much about being polite; it's about making your life easier, being able to get by with locals, and really enjoying yourself there. Even the smallest attempt to learn the language will be met with appreciation and recognition, and life will be that much smoother.

 

So ditch the language textbooks (for now!) and let's dive into the Russian words that will be your best friends as an MBBS student:

 

Greetings & Being a Good Mannered Human Being:

 

• Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte): Hello (Formal) – This is your go-to for teachers, older folks, or anyone whom you would like to treat respectfully. It is similar to "Good morning" in English.

•  Привет (Privet): Hello (Informal) – You'd say this to your friends, classmates, or acquaintances.

It's like saying "Hey" or "What's up?"

•  Как дела? (Kak dela?): How are you? – Because you're a polite human being!

•  Хорошо (Khorosho): Good/Well – Your go-to response when someone asks you "Kak dela?"

•  Спасибо (Spasibo): Thank you – A MUST! Use it everywhere.

•  Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta): You're welcome/Please – Super practical. You can use it as "You're welcome" if someone says "Spasibo" to you, or as "Please" when you need something.

•  Извините (Izvinite): Excuse me/Sorry – Another essential phrase for shoving through crowds, bumping into others, or needing to interrupt someone.

•  До свидания (Do svidaniya): Goodbye (Formal) – Apply this once again for professors, elders, or when in a formal occasion.

•  Пока (Poka): Goodbye (Informal) – Apply this on your friends while leaving.

 

Moving Around (So You Won't Get Lost!):

 

•  Где находится…? (Gde nakhoditsya…?): Where is…? – Highly useful when asking where anything is. For example, "Где находится университет?" (Gde nakhoditsya universitet?) is like "Where is the university?"

•  Как пройти к…? (Kak proyti k…?): How do I get to…? – Use this question to ask where something is. For example, "Как пройти к метро?" (Kak proyti k metro?) means "How do I get to the subway?"

•  Метро (Metro): Subway – Learn this word! You will be taking the subway everywhere.

•  Автобус (Avtobus): Bus – Another key word to learn for getting around.

•  Остановка (Ostanovka): Bus stop – So you know where to wait!

•  Вокзал (Vokzal): Train station – If you're going to visit Russia, you'll want to memorize this one.

•  Аэропорт (Aeroport): Airport – To get home someday!

•  Прямо (Pryamo): Straight – "Go straight."

•  Налево (Nalevo): To the left – "Turn left."

•  Направо (Napravo): To the right –

 

Food & Shopping (Surviving Outside the Cafeteria):

 

•  Я хочу… (Ya hochu…): I want… – Use this when you're ordering food to eat or buying anything. For example, "Я хочу чай" (Ya hochu chay) means "I want tea."

•  Сколько стоит? (Skol'ko stoit?): How much does it cost? – Useful when haggling (or at least for knowing whether you're being ripped off!).

•  У вас есть…? (U vas yest…?): Do you have…? – For example, "У вас есть вегетарианское меню?" (U vas yest vegetarianskoye menyu?) becomes "Do you have a vegetarian menu?"

•  Чай (Chay): Tea – You'll be drinking lots of this Russian staple.

•  Кофе (Kofe): Coffee – Just in case you have an all-nighter to pull studying.

•  Вода (Voda): Water – Stay hydrated!

•  Хлеб (Khleb): Bread – Another of Russia's favorites.

•  Молоко (Moloko): Milk – For your tea or cereal at breakfast.

•  Фрукты (Frukty): Fruits – Keep healthy!

•  Овощи (Ovoshchi): Vegetables – Also important in order to stay healthy.

•  Счёт, пожалуйста (Schyot, pozhaluysta): The bill, please – When it is time to pay at a restaurant.

 

University & Doctor Stuff (Because That's Why You're There!):

 

•  Я студент (Ya student): I am a student (male)

•  Я студентка (Ya studentka): I am a student (female)

•  Где находится аудитория…? (Gde nakhoditsya auditoriya…?): Where is the lecture hall…?

•  У меня вопрос (U menya vopros): I have a question

•  Я не понимаю (Ya ne ponimayu): I don't understand – Don't worry about using this! It's always better to ask for something to be repeated than pretend you understand.

•  Повторите, пожалуйста (Povtorite, pozhaluysta): Please repeat – Another useful one for getting things repeated.

•  Врач (Vrach): Doctor – Convenient to know for self-evident reasons.

•  Больница (Bol'nitsa): Hospital – Hopefully you won't have to use this, but just in case.

•  Лекарство (Lekarstvo): Medicine – Hopefully you won't have to use this either, but just handy to know.

•  Помогите! (Pomogite!): Help! – Emergency use only.

 

Okay, What If Things Go Wrong? Emergency Phrases!

 

•  Мне нужна помощь (Mne nuzhna pomoshch'): I need help – The most useful phrase on this list!

•  Вызовите врача (Vyozovite vracha): Call a doctor – If there is a medical emergency.

•  Я потерялся (Ya poteryalsya): I am lost (male)

•  Я потерялась (Ya poteryalas'): I am lost (female) – If you get lost from your friends.

•  Пожар (Pozhar): Fire – If there is a fire.

•  Police (Politsiya): Police – If you need to report an offense or get assistance from the police.

 

Level Up Your Russian Skills (Because Why Not?)

 

•  Start with the Basics: Don't try to know everything from the start. Learn the words that you'll use most often.

•  Get Language Learning Apps: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more can help you learn vocabulary and simple grammar.

•  Binge-Watch Russian Shows: Watch Russian movies and television shows to entertain yourself while improving your listening skill and comprehending the way the people speak.

•  Find a Russian Language Buddy: Meet with Russian students and practice talking with them. Language exchange is a great way of learning and friendship.

•  Mark Everything!: Leave sticky notes containing Russian words on every item in your room. It's a great way to learn vocabulary.

•  Don't Be Embarrassed: We all make mistakes when we learn a language. Don't let embarrassment keep you from practicing. Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice, the better you will get!

 

Learning these phrases will have a MASSIVE impact on your life as an MBBS student in Russia. It will help you get through daily life, communicate with locals, and even become a part of the culture. So, buckle up, get practicing, and get ready to unlock a new world! Trust me, a little Russian goes a long way! Good luck, future doc!

 

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THE PROCESS

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• 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Class 12.
• Minimum 17 years by December 31 of the admission year.
•   NEET Qualification: Mandatory for Indian students.

 

Invitation letter: 

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Visa process: 

Once the invitation letter arrives. The company will start your visa processing and in a few days you will be on the plane to Russia. 

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