Moscow dorms provide a rare glimpse into college life in Russia

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Moscow dorms provide a rare glimpse into college life in Russia













Read the article and see more here: http://www.businessinsider.com/dormitories-in-moscow-russia-2015-8#ixzz3iNAOe3K3

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Arrival at the Moscow State University Dorm
BY JULIA DIAMOND – SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

There are many different Moscow State University dormitories, but SRAS students usually live
in the ones attached to the MSU main building, located between the University (Университет)
metro station and the picturesque and historic Vorobyovy Gory (Воробьёвы горы), or Sparrow
Hills. 



The main building and connected dorms were constructed after World War II under the aegis
of Joseph Stalin, to become one of his Seven Sisters—a construction project undertaken to show
the world that Moscow existed within the realm of the world’s other great cultural centers, which typically housed skyscrapers.  At the time, the MSU main building and connected dorms cost
2.6 billion rubles to construct.  The structure then remained the tallest building in Europe
until 1990.

read the entire article here
http://students.sras.org/arrival-at-the-moscow-state-university-dorm/

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Student housing in Moscow

Here are some housing options for students looking for accommodation while studying in Moscow, adapted from recommendations by the School of Russian and Asian Studies.

Finding affordable accommodation can be difficult in an expensive city such as Moscow. The options range from University dormitories to home stays and renting apartments. Website www.sras.org offers some useful tips.

read more here

http://www.expatica.com/ru/housing/renting/Study-in-Moscow-Student-housing-in-Moscow_104084.html

[fathertime]

In college I was the dreaded R.A. for a building of likable misfits.  Interesting to contrast the dorms in Russia compared to here in the states.  The students in Russia make due with what they have there I guess, compared to here, where our students have the best of everything for the most part, and still sometimes complain rather bitterly.  It could be a fruitful discussion as to which is the better way, although I wouldn't want my kids sleeping in hazardous housing where fire could erupt. 


Fathertime!