{"id":2665,"date":"2026-08-26T15:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepschool.kpfu.ru\/en\/?p=2665"},"modified":"2026-09-03T09:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T06:14:08","slug":"nachalo-uchebnogo-goda-i-proczedura-zaseleniya-v-obshhezhitie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepschool.kpfu.ru\/en\/nachalo-uchebnogo-goda-i-proczedura-zaseleniya-v-obshhezhitie\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning of the academic year and dormitory move-in process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dear students of the Preparatory Faculty of KFU, we inform you that classes begin on Monday, September 7, at 8:30 AM Moscow time!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dear students!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until your arrival in Kazan, all classes will be conducted in a remote format<\/strong> via the Yandex Messenger<\/strong> platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For successful integration into the academic process, please review the instructions below carefully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install the application<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download and install the Yandex Messenger<\/strong> app on your smartphone or tablet. It is available in official app stores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare the computer<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a comfortable learning experience, we recommend using a computer or laptop<\/strong> with a webcam and microphone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait for the invitation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the start of classes, your instructors will create chat groups for your study groups and add you to them. Please wait for the invitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kazan Federal University issues a corporate account<\/strong> to every student for the purpose of accessing Yandex Messenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is forbidden to create a new personal account on your own. <\/strong>If you create your own account, your instructors will not be able to find you and will not be able to add you to the study chat.<\/strong> You risk missing the start of classes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download Yandex Messenger<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Organizational meetings and group assignments:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Bachelor’s and Pre-Specialist programs (instruction in Russian)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to the presentations with organizational instructions – https:\/\/disk.360.yandex.ru\/d\/lI6dbwE3Aw53Pg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to the meeting recording – https:\/\/my.mts-link.ru\/102335697\/24027980788\/record-new\/23429361496<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Specialist program in English (with advanced English language studies, IT profile)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group assignment<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete the survey at the link: https:\/\/forms.yandex.ru\/u\/68fb66f0d04688544edf569f<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organizational meeting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, August 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 (at Moscow time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link for the meeting:
https:\/\/my.mts-link.ru\/j\/155212697\/23988215346<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Master<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group assignment<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete the survey at the link:
https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeNrPVPv2D0Zb1vUZAfqUZl7mLbiQYBuyDOmrg3ijvFP0G8mA\/viewform?clckid=a0f2374d&pli=1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organizational meeting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 3 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 (at Moscow time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link for the meeting: https:\/\/telemost.360.yandex.ru\/j\/5326568468<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For students enrolled in the Pre-Specialist programs in English (with studies starting in November)<\/strong> and the Pre-Master’s programs<\/strong>, information regarding group assignments and the orientation meeting will be posted later<\/strong>. Please monitor updates on the website and in your study chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your instructor will inform you about the class schedule after the group assignments and orientation meetings have been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparation for classes:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you feel more confident during your first classes, the instructors of the Preparatory Faculty have developed free online courses<\/strong> for you on the Stepik platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The courses will help you review or learn the basics of the Russian language: the alphabet, reading rules, and basic grammar. We recommend that you complete them before the start of your studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Part 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> alphabet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to the Russian alphabet, pronunciation, and basic sounds. Perfect for complete beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go to the course<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading rules<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastering the rules of reading, stress, and intonation. Learning to read meaningfully and without errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go to the course<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Part 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grammar basics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic grammatical structures, cases, and simple sentences. The foundation for further learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go to the course<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Procedure for check-in of Preparatory Faculty students of KFU into the dormitory<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For your convenience, we have prepared a detailed step-by-step guide on moving into the Kazan Federal University dormitory. All key information has been compiled on one page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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