Agree or disagree with the following statements

1. The right to education is anchored in the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

2. Russian higher education offers a wealth of choice from more than 2000 medical, engineering, economic and humanities specialties.

3. Higher educational establishments are headed by vice-rectors.

4. Most of the universities and colleges in Russia are private and students have to pay for their education.

5. Students who do well in all subjects receive state stipends.

6. The academic year consists of three terms.

7. As a rule, the first- and second-year students study specialized subjects.

8. After four years of study students can pass examinations and get a master`s degree.

9. At the present time all Russian state university degrees are recognized all over the world.

10. The main objectives of the reforms in the system of higher education are: to develop a new financial mechanism, to give more academic freedom to faculties and students.

Complete the sentences using the necessary information from the text.

1. Higher education provides our country with ….

2. Students who succeed in all subjects ….

3. As the majority of the universities and colleges are public students ….

4. After four years of study students can pass examinations and get a ….

5. After five years of study students can pass examinations and get the ….

6. After six years of study students can pass examinations and get a ….

7. Specialized courses and practical training help students ….

8. Russian state university degrees are recognized all over the world and guaranteed in accordance with ….

9. The system of higher education in Russia is going through ….

10. The main objectives of the reforms in the system of higher education are: ….

Answer the following questions.

1. What document guarantees the right to education for Russian citizens?

2. Why is higher education important in the life of any country?

3. Do students in Russia pay for their higher education?

4. Do all students get grants?

5. How long does an academic year last?

6. What subjects do the first- and second-year students study?

7. What is training of specialists at universities based on?

8. What degree do students get after four years of study?

9. Are Russian state university degrees recognized in other countries?

10. What are the aims of the current reforms in the system of higher education?