Russia emerges as top study destination for Indian medical students
According to organisers, Russia is still one of the top choices among Indian students to pursue MBBS and other professional courses due to the low cost, medium in English, and global recognition.Dr Elena Remizova, Director of the Russian House, underscored the significance of the fair in deepening Indo-Russian relations. "Education is one of the four pillars of Indo-Russian cooperation which is the most robust. With such events, we plan to empower Indian students and exchange academic and cultural relations," she said.advertisementThe fair also considered the general education scenario in India, where increased competition, premium prices and shortage of places in professional courses are compelling students to look beyond India.With its greater reach and expanding partner institution list, the Russian Education Fair 2025 continues to be a significant platform that connects Indian aspirations to quality foreign education.The future editions of the fair will extend to other capital cities, and will continue to offer students from across the country a chance to learn about educational prospects in Russia.Russia continues to be a leading destination for Indian students pursuing medical education, with around 23,500 currently enroled in various medical universities across the country, as per the data of MEA.
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