Testimonials

Kama Gogiya, Abkhazia

I’ve always known that whatever profession I choose, it must be useful to my country. I decided to enter Sechenov University to become a doctor. In Abkhazia, I met skilled specialists who were Sechenov University graduates; I believe that a degree from Moscow State Medical University guarantees your good knowledge and career.

I speak Russian well despite the fact that we only speak Abkhazian in our family and that I finished an Abkhazian school. Proficiency in Russian surely helps in adaptation and university study. As for the problems I encountered here I should mention the frosty weather; getting used to it takes time. I couldn’t immediately keep pace with life in a large city and memorise a large amount of information for my study or learn to sleep my fill in two hours and travel large distances every day from one university department to another or back home.

Every time I went back to Abkhazia they asked me lots of questions about the university, the opportunities it offered its students, the internship in foreign countries etc; I even spoke on state television once. I’m always happy to answer questions about Sechenov University because it has become my second home. I believe the university fully lives up to its current slogan: “Tradition. Knowledge. Progress”.

Djordje Zogovic, Montenegro

I decided to become a doctor when I was 11. I’ve always wanted to help people; I think medicine is the best way to do it. In my childhood, I wished I could visit Russia and when that opportunity presented itself I immediately used it. I spent my first year in Rostov-on-Don where I studied Russian at a Preparatory Department. It was there that I first heard about I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. I made up my mind to continue my education at that medical university, admittedly one of the best in Russia.

I had studied Russian at school; it helped me a lot in the beginning. I recommend those who have just started learning Russian to talk as much as possible to Russian speakers; it’s a really effective way to overcome the language barrier. Many foreigners feel inhibited to speak; it’s a major difficulty in language study.

I liked Russia because our peoples have similar cultures and mentality. The most important thing is that there is an opportunity to get quality educationhere and become a sought-after specialist. Students learn from professionals which is important; teachers provide first-class training. Also, students have the opportunity to see state-of-the-art equipment (such as DaVinci robotic surgical system) which is not yet standard in Russia and most countries. I liked everything; I have the most beautiful impressions of my Sechenov University study.