Upon arrival to Russia

Upon arrival to Russia, foreign students should complete the following procedures: 

1. Apply to a notary accredited in the Russian Federation for translation of a passport into Russian language (Nearest notarial offices: Michurina St., 152, office 114B, tel.: +7 (846) 336-55-33; Moskovskoye shosse, 17, office 501 tel.: +7 (846) 379 01 01; Dybenko St., 12b, tel.: +7 (846) 261-97-07)
2. Obtain the SNILS – individual insurance account number (the nearest Multifunctional Public Services Center (МФЦ) at the address: Moskovskoye shosse, lit D k28A, business hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm). Bring with you: passport, notarized translation of the passport + their copies.
3. Confirm your identity by submitting your biometric data in Sberbank or another bank – within 10 days from the date of entry to Russia, apply for a bank card. Bring with you: passport, notarized translation of the passport, SNILS. 
4. Register on the portal "Gosuslugi". You need for registration: passport, notarized translation of the passport, SNILS, biometric data, e-mail.  
5. Purchase and activate the sim card in the mobile operator’s office. You need to have: passport, notarized translation of the passport, biometric data, confirmed account at Gosuslugi. 
   IMEI - your smartphone number is indicated (1) on the back of the smartphone box or (2) dial on the smartphone *#06# – your IMEI will appear on the screen if the smartphone supports two SIM cards, then there will be two codes; (3) in the "Settings" section of the smartphone; (4) on the smartphone case - on the sim-slotcard or under battery.
6. Pass the medical examination (MO)
7. Pass fingerprint registration and photographing