Samara State University of Transport and Railway Transport
Samara State Transport University is the largest university complex of the Volga region, training specialists of high and middle management not only for transport, but also for other sectors of economy.
Teaching is carried out by highly qualified scientific and academic staff, including senior scientists and inventors. Modern laboratory equipment is widely used in the educational process. The University is proud of the production grounds which are the largest in the industry.
From the first days of the university life our students are actively involved in social, cultural and sport life. A modern sports complex with a swimming pool and sports facilities allows students get various physical training. In 2014 the University opened a new concert hall, which greatly encouraged organization of new creative teams. Diversity and richness of our student life can be envied by students of other universities.
After graduation young professionals easily find jobs at transport enterprises. Today the transport industry is growing rapidly; this work is prestigious and interesting.
Faculties of Samara State University of Transport and Railway Transport:
- Faculty «Operation of Railways»
- Faculty «Railway Construction and Information Technology»
- Faculty «Rolling Stock and Track Machines»
- Faculty of «Train Support Systems»
- Faculty «Economics, Logistics and Management»
Student Accommodation
The dormitory has a perfect location: grocery stores, cafés, and restaurants with Russian and international cuisine are within walking distance. All city attractions, museums, theaters, historic places are either within walking distance or easy transportation from the dormitory.
The dormitory also is conveniently located in terms of going to and from the airport, either by taxi or via metro.
The dormitory is a corridor-type residential building with shared facilities. One rooms usually accomodates three or four roommates. Entrances to the building are equipped with video surveillance and security posts.
Dormitory facilities:
- Self-service laundry (in the basement)
- Shared kitchens (on each floor)
- Shared bathrooms.
Room facilities:
- Beds with linens
- Writing desks
- Wardrobes/closets
- Internet connection
- Cable TV.
Samara City
Samara (Kuybyshev in 1935-1991) is a large city in Russia, the center of the Volga economic region and the capital of the Samara region, standing on the left high bank of the Volga River, in the place of its confluence with the Samara River (hence the name of the city). It is a major economic, transport, scientific, educational, and cultural center of the country.
Samara features
The climate is temperate continental. The average temperature in January is minus 9.9 degrees Celsius, in July – plus 21.5 degrees Celsius.
Samara is a multi-faith city with a lot of Orthodox churches, monasteries, old believers’ churches, mosques, a synagogue, Catholic and Protestant churches.
Samara is a major center of mechanical engineering and metalworking, food processing, as well as space and aviation industry producing outer space vehicles and machinery, aircraft, power stations, equipment for oil refineries, cranes, etc. It is among top ten Russian cities by industry volume. Samara food industry is known for its chocolate, vodka “Rodnik”, and “Zhiguli” beer.
There are over 150 large and medium industrial plants in the city. About 25% of all bearings and 70% of all cables produced in Russia are made in Samara.
Samara is one of the biggest transport hubs in Russia, crossed by the shortest ways from Central and Western Europe to Siberia, Central Asia, and Kazakhstan.
The main airport of Samara – Kurumoch international airport – offers regular flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Surgut, Ufa, Novosibirsk, Perm, Saransk, Kirov, Kazan, Sochi, Dubai (UAE).
