Being a student of Plekhanov’ University for 4 years gave me a mixed variety of feelings and experience. On the one hand, the atmosphere of Soviet Academy (which it was beforehand) is still in the air, that feels through the rating system (20% attendance, 20% homework and only 20% coursework 40% exam), political censorship and teaching methods of very few professors.
On the second hand, University administration is doing their best in order to improve: new well-equipped classrooms, sports sections and library available, internships and international student exchange programmes provided.
Student life is a great point to mention – Plekhanov’ Student Union represents the biggest Student Community in Moscow, organizing more than 10 global (1000 visitors) projects and lots of extra-curricular activities on weekly basis.
Another advantage of studying here is the location – all of 9 buildings are situated in the same area (2 min from Dobryninskaya/Serpukhovskay metro stations), 15 minutes from Historical Center, 10 minutes from Gorky Park. The main dormitory is also 3 minutes walk from the Uni, the cost is around 8 EURO/month for a double bedroom. It is provided for highly-enforced and socially active students or internationals though. Other dorms are 25-30 minutes away from the University.

Exam sessions are taking their place 4 times a year, final research for a Subject chosen is required every year, half-year intership and exchange programm are at your own will.

To conclude, I would like to say Plekhanov Russian University of Economics is a perfect choice as long as you are motivated and concentrated to balance between class studies, self-education and networking.