I have heard stories about “skinheads”. Are they true?

Is medical treatment available in the Universities?

Is Russia/Ukraine really as unsafe as the media says?
Moscow and St.Petersburg are very big cities, and thus carries with them some of the dangers of similar large cities in the world. Most problems arise as a result of alcohol, in or around places where there is considerable drinking. This can easily and should be avoided. Common sense is the best thing to carry with you. Do not travel alone especially in the late evenings and night, and to avoid quiet streets. Other cities like Krasnodar, are smaller, quieter and safer but still, it is no substitute for plain common sense.

Students are also advised not to carry too much cash or valuables with them.

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I have heard stories about “skinheads”. Are they true?
These “skinheads” do exist, and they apparently have no other purpose in their lives other than to target individuals that they perceive as foreigners. Skinheads are not unique to Russia as they are also found in other European cities. Although they are a concern, especially in Moscow, incidents involving them are rare.

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Is medical treatment available in the Universities?
All students who join any university are required to take a medical insurance from a Insurance Company to cover them for any medical assistance that they may require. This insurance would have to be taken at the time of joining the University.