🔺 r/studyAbroadumullahmushfiq·59 days ago
Need test advice & real insights from past winners / current students in Russia!
I'm currently gearing up to apply for the Open Doors Russian Scholarship (specifically looking into the Second Stage exams), and honestly, the process is feeling a bit overwhelming. I’d love to connect with past winners, current international students in Russia, or anyone currently in the same boat to clear up a few questions. How hard is the test for real? I know it covers multiple subjects under broad tracks like Engineering/IT/Biz. How much time should I spend on topics outside my main focus? What study materials actually worked for you? Did you just grind the demo paper on the site, or did you use specific YouTube channels, textbooks, or quizlets? Proctoring nightmare? How strict is the online proctoring? Any weird technical glitches or webcam rules I should watch out for on test day? Life in Russia (the actual reality check) Stipend check: How bad is the monthly stipend? Realistically, how much extra cash do I need per month for basic food, dorm, and living expenses? Podfak (Foundation Year) : If you started Russian language prep from absolute zero, how brutal was it? Did you actually learn enough to survive your degree? I'm aiming to get in to Lomonosov Moscow State Universit…