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Brest State Technical University welcomes students from all over the world LIFE AND STUDIES AT BrSTU Guide for International Students BrSTU

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Brest State Technical University welcomes students from all over the world

LIFE AND STUDIES AT BrSTU

Guide for International StudentsBrSTU

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Guide for International Students

Brest State Technical University welcomes students from all over the world. The mixture of people with different nationalities creates a positive, thriving and multi-cultural student community.

The following sections are intended to give practical information to help you with your preparations before you arrive and to give you an idea of what life will be like as a student at Brest State Technical University.

If you have any further questions which are not answered in this guide, please contact the International Office at this address: [email protected]

We hope that you will find our guide helpful.

Greetings

General Information

Academic Life

Student Life

Useful Information

About Belarus About Brest About BrSTU

Academic calendar Academic Program Admission Formalities

Accommodation University Facilities Entertainment

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The International Office

The International Students' Club

The International Office offers you a warm welcome to the University and City of Brest! We are delighted that you decided to study at our university and are sure that you will find your studies here rewarding and interesting. After your arrival in Brest you will have the opportunity to meet the staff from the International Office. We have experience in dealing with a range of matters that affect international students and you can use our office as a central contact point for getting advice and information. The International Office is committed to ensuring that you successfully adapt to Brest and to Brest State Technical University and to provide you with support throughout your studies. Our main wish is that you enjoy your time at the University and find that Brest becomes your second home! Head of the International Office

Welcome to Brest. Welcome to Brest State Technical University. And welcome to the International Students' Club, which consists of members from different countries. Our goal is to provide representation, support and services for you. We are run for students and by students. Much of our work is focused on international students, recognizing that arriving in a foreign country to live and study for any length of time can be frightening at first glance. You have the opportunity to become involved in student representation and we encourage you to do so. This guide contains practical help and guidance on a range of subjects, which you should read before you leave home. We are sure you will enjoy university life as much as we do. Please contact us if we can help in any way. We look forward to meeting you during your time in Brest. The International Students' Club Our mission is to bring people of diverse cultural backgrounds together to support cross-cultural understanding, create goodwill and enhance awareness of the wider global community.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONGuide for International StudentsBrSTU

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About Belarus

About Brest

Official name: Capital: Official languages: Location: Border countries: Population: Religions: Time zone:

Administrative divisions:

Location:

First mentioned: How to get to Brest:

Local public transport:

Locals:

Sights:

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Republic of Belarus

Minsk

Belarusian and Russian

Eastern Europe

Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

About 10 million people

Russian Orthodox (80%), Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and MuslimGMT+2

6 regions (oblast) with administrative centers in Minsk, Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodnoand Mogilev

Southwestern Belarus, on the right bank of the western river Bug

1019 as Berestye

The best option is to fly to Minsk and take the train to Brest ($10-30US) that runs every 2-3 hours and takes about 4-5 hours.

Regular bus, trolley bus and private minivan taxi ("marshrutka") services available from 5:50a.m. to 11.30p.m.

Tolerant and well-wishing people, friendly atmosphere, low crime-rate

See chapter “Entertainment”

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About BrSTU

Founded:

Number of students:

Academic staff:

Faculties:

Location:

How to get to BrSTU:

Campus:

Contact information:

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11323

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Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Electronics Electronic Information Systems Water Supply Systems and Soil Conservation Economics Innovation, Management and Finance Extra-Mural Studies Pre-University Career Development Institute

267, Moskovskaya Str., 224017 Brest, Belarus from the railway station by trolley buses #1, #2, #3

5 buildings, 4 dormitories, a health center, a catering complex, sport facilities

phone/fax: + 375 162 40 83 74e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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ACADEMIC LIFEGuide for International StudentsBrSTU

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Academic calendar Regular Academic Year September - June

Regular Academic Week

1st Semester 1 September - 25 JanuaryRegular courses 1 September - 5 JanuaryExamination period 5 January - 25 January Winter vacation 26 January - 9 February

2nd Semester 9 February - 7 JulyRegular courses 7 February - 8 JuneExamination period 8 June - 7 JulySummer vacation July - August

Monday - SaturdayDay off Sunday

Regular Working Week (for support staff) Monday - FridayDays off (for support staff) Saturday, Sunday

Pre-University courses 1 October

Graduate courses 1 September

Your class schedule will depend on what kind of program you are following. Morning classes are scheduled for 8.30 a.m. to 12.50 p.m. while evening classes are from 1.20 p.m. to 8.40 p.m. For full-time students attendance is compulsory. A student who cannot attend their class should arrange with their instructor to make up with the work.

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Academic Program

Specialist's diploma programs

Admission requirements

The specialist's diploma is the first university degree awarded at universities of Belarus. It corresponds to a Bachelor's Degree and requires 4-6 years of studies.

BrSTU expects international students to hold a secondary school diploma and secondary school examination results that would enable them to attend university in their home country.

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Department Code Course Period of study

1-69 01 01 Architecture 6 years

1-70 01 01 Production of Building Elements and Structures 5 years

1-70 02 01 Industrial and Civil Engineering 5 years

1-70 02 02 Examination and Management of Real Estate 5 years

1-70 03 01 Motor Roads (Highway Engineering) 5 years

Civil Engineering

1-74 04 01 Agricultural Construction and Planning 5 years

1-36 01 01 Machine-Building Technologies 5 years

1-36 01 03 Technological Equipment of Machine-Building Production

5 years

1-37 01 06 Technical Maintenance of Motorcars 5 years

1-53 01 01 Production Automation 5 years

Mechanical Engineering and Electronics

1-37 01 07 Automotive Mechanics (Automobile Servicing ) 5 years

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Department Code Course Period of study

1-40 02 01 Computer Systems and Networks 5 years

1-53 01 02 Automatic Data Processing Systems 5 years

1-36 04 02 Industrial Electronics 5 years

1-36 04 02 Industrial Electronics 5 years

1-40 03 01 Artificial Intelligence 5 years

Electronic Information Systems

1-40 02 01 Computer Systems and Networks 5 years

1-70 04 03 Water Supply and Sewage Systems Engineering, Water Resources Management

5 years

1-74 05 01 Melioration (Soil Conservation) and Water Resources

5 years

1-70 04 02 Heat and Gas Supply, Ventilation and Air Protection

5 years

Water Supply Systems and Soil Conservation

1-33 01 07 Nature Conservation (Environmental Protection) 5 years

1-25 01 03 World Economy and International Economic Relations

5 years

1-27 01 01 Economics and Production Management 5 years

1-25 01 04 Finance and Credit 4 years

1-25 01 07 Economics and Management of Enterprise 4 years

1-25 01 08 Accounting, Analysis and Audit 4 years

1-25 01 10 Commerce 4 years

Economics

1-26 02 03 Marketing 4 years

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Master's Degree Program

Admission requirements

The Master's Degree is the second university degree. The course comprises specialized subjects, the master's thesis and its oral presentation (defense). The individual curriculum to obtain a Master's Degree is designed to develop the skills needed for students to undertake a qualifying examination for the Candidate's Degree. Studies for a Master's Degree take 2 years for international students who obtained a Bachelor's Degree in their home country. BrSTU offers a one year master course if a student continues education in the field of their first degree.

Those graduates already holding a Bachelor's Degree and applying for admission to Master's Degree programs must submit their Bachelor's Degree academic certificates.

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Period of study Faculty Code Course BrSTU Specialist’s

Diploma Other

university Bachelor’s

Degree

1-36 80 03 Machine-Building and Machine Science 1 year 2 years Mechanical Engineering and Electronics

1-53 80 01 Automation, Technological Processes and

Production Management 1 year 2 years

1-40 80 02 Systems Analysis, Information Processing

and Data Resource Management 1 year 2 years

Electronic Information Systems

1-40 80 04 Mathematical Modeling, Numerical

Methods and Program Systems 1 year 2 years

Water Supply Systems

and Soil Conservation 1-74 80 02 Melioration, Recultivation and Land

Conservation 1 year 2 years

1-70 80 01 Construction Engineering 1 year 2 years Civil Engineering

1-69 80 01 Architecture 1 year 2 years

Economics 1-25 80 04

National Economy Management and

Economics 1 year 2 years

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Aspirantura (First Doctoral Degree Programs)

The Aspirantura requires at least 3 years of research, special examinations and the public defense of a doctoral thesis. Following this, the student is awarded the degree of “Kanditat Nauk” (Candidate of Sciences), which can be compared to a PhD or a Doctor's Degree in Western European countries.

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In order to enroll in this program a student has to pass the candidacy examination and a test. Those candidates who hold a Master's Degree in Science/Arts can be admitted to the Aspirantura at Belarusian higher educational institutions.

Admission requirements

Pre-university training

International students who do not speak Russian at all or whose Russian language proficiency may not yet have reached a suitable standard for studying can follow a one-year course at the Pre-University Department. The course provides students with the necessary language and study skills and knowledge of related subjects in preparation for future study. At the end of the year, the students pass an examination. Successful students receive a graduation certificate and are admitted to their chosen undergraduate degree program. Those who fail the examination can improve their knowledge taking an additional year at the Pre-University Department.

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Code Course Period of study

01.02.04 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 3 years

01.04.14 Thermal Physics and Theoretical Heat Engineering 3 years

05.02.02 Engineering Science, Driving Actuator Systems and Machinery 3 years

05.02.04 Friction and Wear-out in Machines 3 years

05.13.15 Computers and Systems 3 years

05.14.04 Industrial Heat-Power Engineering 3 years

05.23.01 Building Structures 3 years

05.23.02 Foundation Engineering, Underground Structures 3 years

05.23.04 Water Supply, Sewage System, Water Resource Conservation Building Systems 3 years

05.23.05 Building Materials and Products 3 years

05.23.08 Building Construction Technologies and Organization of Building Works 3 years

05.23.17 Structural Mechanics 3 years

08.00.05 Economics and National Economy Management 3 years

25.00.36 Geological Ecology 3 years

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Russian Language course

BrSTU offers a variety of courses for those who would like to learn the Russian language or improve their speaking skills: Academic Courses - last a full academic year; Summer Courses - allow you to combine your holiday with a study programme; Crash Courses - involve intensive study over a short period, and start throughout the year. The Russian courses are designed for elementary, basic and intermediate language learners as well as for students pursuing Russian for special needs (Catering, Business, and Travelling).

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Please note that the documents marked with * are submitted together with their notarized translations into the Russian language.

Application deadlines for invitation 15 July – when applying for a regular course 15 August – when applying for the pre-university course Application deadlines for enrollment

In particular cases the application deadline can be extended to 1 October and 15 November respectively.

Application Deadline

Admission

Full documentation to support enrollment of a foreign applicant at the university

Documentation Regular

academic

course

Master

degree

course

Post-

graduate

course

Pre-

university

course

Russian

language

course

An application form

A copy of the passport

*A legally verified copy of birth certificate

*A certificate of secondary education

*A certificate of the Bachelor’s Degree

*A medical certificate from your home country

*A certificate of a negative HIV- reaction

A medical certificate issued in the Republic of Belarus

A medical insurance policy

A Russian language course certificate

A signed contract on education

8 photos, 3x4 cm.

31 August – for regular courses1 October – for the pre-university course

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Oral Interview/Examination

Invitation and Visa

Students having obtained a certificate of the Pre-University Faculty at any higher educational institution of Belarus in a field different from the chosen one at BrSTU or studied the Russian language beyond the borders of the Republic must take an oral interview. According to the results obtained at the interview the applicant will be enrolled in the chosen first year course or recommended to take the Russian language course at the Pre-University Faculty. The oral interview for applicants at the Faculty of Economics includes Russian, Mathematics and English or German; for applicants at the faculties of technical subjects – Russian, Mathematics and Physics.

To enter the Republic of Belarus you'll need the university's invitation which enables you to apply for a study visa at the Embassy of Belarus in your home country. The following documents are necessary to receive an invitation:

Please note that the documents are to have an original notary stamp affixed. Documents sent by fax or e-mail are not processed. The documents must be sent to the address below:

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an application form filled in English or Russian (available at http://en.bstu.by/en/admission)

a notary authenticated copy of your certificate of secondary education and a list of studied subjects and examination grades

a notary authenticated copy of your birth certificate

a copy of your passport

a notary authenticated copy of a standard medical certificate issued by the official health care agency in the applicant's home country

a certificate of a negative HIV- reaction

Brest State Technical University267 Moskovskaya Str.

224017 BrestBelarus

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Once your documents are approved the university will issue an invitation and send it by EMS service to your home address within two weeks. The invitation is valid for three months only. That means you will have to apply for a visa within three months and enter Belarus within the time stated in the invitation.

Upon arrival you get a temporary stay registration that cannot exceed the validity dates of your entry visa. Within this period the student will have to complete all the enrollment procedure formalities. The permit on temporary stay is stamped at the back of the Migration Card. A Migration Card is obtained when entering the Republic of Belarus right at the beginning of the frontier control. Part “A” of the Migration Card is withdrawn by a frontier officer while you keep part B to submit it together with the other documents at the registering body in the place of your actual registering. When leaving Belarus you are to hand over part “B” of the Migration Card to an official at the frontier control point. Be careful to have a Migration Card when getting through the registering formalities.

Having passed your oral interview, medical examination, signed a contract and made fee payments, you'll get re-registered with the permit on temporary residence and a registration mark is put in your passport. The temporary residence permit is granted for a year, however, it may not exceed your medical insurance policy and passport expiry dates. The dates of the temporary residence, medical insurance policy and passport usually correspond. The university provides assistance to students in passing registration procedures and obtaining the temporary residence permit. The registration fee for the temporary residence is 105,000 rubles.

Temporary stay

Temporary Residence

PASSPORT AND VISA SERVICE (Partizansky Avenue, 17) OPEN DAYS:

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Monday Tuesd ay Wednesd ay Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

08:00 to 13:00 11:00 to 15:00 16:00 to 20:00

08:00 to 13:00 08:00 to 13:00 11:00 to 15:00 16:00 to 20:00

08:00 to 13:00 day-off

Medical Insurance

Medical Examination

Medical insurance is required for all foreign citizens traveling to the Republic of Belarus. Visitors must obtain a medical insurance policy either from a Belarusian insurance company or from an insurance company accredited in Belarus. Visitors arriving without insurance valid in Belarus are required to buy a standard policy upon entry. The standard policy is not a comprehensive medical insurance. It covers only emergency medical care. The cost of a one-year medical insurance policy is $120 US approximately.

To be enrolled to the university a foreign student is to undergo a medical check-up. The medical examination is taken within 10 days each time you return from abroad. The medical re-examination is taken on a regular yearly basis.

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The final medical certificate is issued by the head physician on the basis of the above mentioned medical establishments' check-up results. The full cost of obligatory primary medical examination is $60 US approximately. The cost of a medical re-examination (after each arrival from holidays abroad) is $35 US.

Foreign students study on a contractual fee-paying basis. The contract guarantees academic services, accommodation in a dormitory, text-books and access to the reading rooms, laboratories, computer classrooms and the Internet.

Tuition fees

The payment is made in a lump sum within 15 days from the date of signing the contract and enrolling at the university. You can make all your payments (academic, accommodation, registration and visa fees) at the bank outlet located on the university campus.

You must have good reasons to receive an official permission to leave during the academic year. It is provided by the Rector only. Please inform your department and the International Office about your intention to leave Belarus during the academic year. To leave the Republic of Belarus you will need an exit-entrance type of visa. The exit-entry visa is issued to foreigners who arrived to the Republic of Belarus with the purpose to study for the period of entrance - departure, The exit-entry visa validity cannot exceed 90 days. To get your exit-entrance visa the following documents are to be submitted to thePassport and Visa Service: Your passport or a copy of your passport A visa application A payment receipt for the visa fee.

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Consular fees can vary according to currency exchange rates or to the Basic Rate.

Please notice that you are to apply for renewal of your registration 15 days before your registration expires. Inform the International Office or your tutor that you need to have you registration renewed. If the expiry date of your registration coincides with the vacation time, you have to renew your registration for the following academic year before departing for summer vacations.

Prolonging your stay

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STUDENT LIFEGuide for International StudentsBrSTU

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Accommodation

University Facilities

Student dormitories

Kitchen equipment

Bed equipment and towels

Electricity

The University will provide international students with double rooms in one of the several student dorms ($25US per person per month). Students share facilities (lavatories, kitchens) with other Belarusian and international students. Please note that there is limited telephone access from the dormitories. Most students bring along their own mobile phones or buy one after arrival.

The dorms are not provided with kitchen equipment. Consequently all students must bring basic kitchen equipment with them or buy it after arrival. The kitchen is not provided with a fridge and freezer.

Students are provided with bed equipment (a pillow, a duvet and bed linen), however, you must bring your own towels or buy them. The dorms do not have washing machines and dryers. There is a laundry in one of the University's dormitories.

Be sure to bring converter plugs that will fit Belarusian sockets. In Belarus, electrical appliances run on a 220 volt system.

A compact university campus is set in beautiful surroundings, with plenty of green space to relax. It offers relaxed and welcoming settings. The campus offers a range of facilities to satisfy students' day-to-day needs: four student dormitories, a bank branch, a chemist's shop, a laundry, and a gym.

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Library

Snack Bars

The Library offers lending and enquiry services, library catalogues and study space. The Library collection includes 403.000 books and journals. Its working hours are from 8:30 to 19:00 (Monday to Saturday). During the examination period it is open till 20:30 (Monday to Sunday).

Located on the campus, the café “Zodchie” provides freshly made hot and cold food and drinks (Monday to Friday, 9.30-16.30). For in between lectures, you can visit the refectory (Monday to Friday, 10.30-17.30) located on the university premises. The Coffee Bar, a university buzzing spot, is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30-17.30. It stocks variety of sandwiches, drinks and snacks.

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Entertainment

Clubs

The university offers a great number of athletic and recreational facilities to help students spend their time to the best advantage. There are a lot of sports groups: football, volleyball, tennis, chess and many others. Various competitions, championships and other events are regularly held at BrSTU. Verious sport events, i.e. championships on volleyball and mini-football, cross-country races and athletics competitions are continually organized jointly by the University's Sports Club and the Department of Physical Training. Additionally there are 14 sport societies for those who want to keep themselves fit. Apart from sports, students are engaged in other activities as well. For example, the Citadel Alpinist Club (C.A.C.) is one of the most attractive centers of social life. It unites the most restless, adventure-seeking and romantically-minded individuals among the University's students and staff. The members of the C.A.C. are regular participants in different expeditions. The club chronicle keeps records of dozens of mountain-climbing expeditions to the most picturesque places. Here you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to get to know yourself better and to find true friends. The University Students' Club offers a number of activities to the students who want to reveal their creative abilities. They can participate in festivals and contests and join various amateur societies and groups run by the club – a violinist group, an accordion group, a choir, dancing groups, a vocal group as well as the Philosophy Club, the Psychology Club, the Theatre Club, the Week-End Travel Club, the “What? Where? When?” Club (quiz games), a historical club “The Grice”, a club of publicistic writing “The Feather” and others. Students can try out themselves as script writers, producers and actors at the University traditional festivals: “Students' Spring”, “New Stars of BrSTU“ and “Fresher's Day”. Well, this is entirely up to you! There are many non-academic opportunities to join group activities. This is a great way to make friends and experience Belarusian student life first hand. If your social life has centered on going out with friends, visiting cafés, going to the movies and so on you will find that Brest has lots of places to visit with friends. Belarusians like to do things together – watching a movie and making pizza, preparing a picnic for a hike together or just meeting at each other's rooms to “hang out”.

The key to find friends is to be patient, practice the language and join common activities.

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USEFUL INFORMATIONGuide for International StudentsBrSTU

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Useful Information

Telephone

Internet

Shopping

Almost all Belarusians use mobile telephones. Please note that not all foreign mobile phones will work here. Most students choose to buy their own Belarusian phone after arrival. GSM 900/1800 is the mobile telephone system. There are four cell phone operators in Belarus: MTS, VELCOM, LIFE, DIALLOG. Take into account that they usually do not cooperate with every operator in your home country. Therefore, do not forget to ask before buying a SIM-card whether you will be able to call your family/friends at home. To get detailed information on tariffs and services visit the following web-sites: www.mts.by www.velcom.by www.life.com.by www.diallog.by

Computer labs at university have access to the internet. You will be given a student password to the intranet after your enrollment. If you have your own computer, you will be able to access internet from your dorm room as well.There are both state-run (Beltelecom) and private internet cafés in Brest, that offer access to the internet as well as some related services such as printing, CD-copying, scanning, etc. Internet cafes: Internet Cafe (6, Partizansky Ave.) Internet Cafe - Beltelecom (21, Masherov Str.) Angel (73 Sovetskay Str.)

The university area has a good selection of shopping possibilities. Check out Korona (“The Crown”), a supermarket located within 10 minutes walking distance to the University. The supermarket can offer everything from local to foreign brands to meet your everyday needs. There are two cafés: self-service Pit-Stop and stylishly decorated Amsterdam. They are not merely “coffee shops” but come with a complete kitchen offering a restaurant menu with meals for any time of the day. There is an ATM (bankomat) and an exchange office in the supermarket. To experience a Belarusian market go to one of the local markets, one of them is located across the road opposite the University. For food, including meats, dairy selection, fruits, vegetables, sweets, local specialties go to the Kolkhozny Market in the city centre.

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Average prices in a food basket

Sightseeing

Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex

Brest Regional Museum of Local Lore

Railway Equipment Museum

Located: the western part of BrestBrest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex is the monument of the 19th century defence architecture. It includes two (the Citadel and a part of Kobrinski Fort) of the four forts in Brest Fortress.

Located: 60 K.Marx St.The Museum is engaged into collecting, researching and preserving movable historic and cultural valuables, establishing their displays and exhibitions, and providing guidance to city and regional museums of local lore.

Located: 2 Masherov Ave.The display includes over fifty unique exhibits of engines, cars and other railway vehicles manufactured in the early and mid-20th century.

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Products Price ($US) Products Price ($US)

Bread (0,9kg) $0,6 Potato (1kg) $0,5

White bread stick (0,4kg) $0,5 Cabbage (1kg) $1,5

Milk (per litre) $0,43 Cucumbers (1kg) $2

Meat (1kg) $5-$7 Onion (1kg) $2

Rice (0,9kg) $1,2 Apples (1kg) $2

Sausage (1kg) $4,8 Oranges (1kg) $2

Chicken (1kg) $4 Bananas (1kg) $2

Eggs (per dozen) $1,3 Bus tickets $0,2

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Berestie Archeological Museum

The Museum of Saved Treasures

Museum of the City's History

Important Phone Numbers

(http://berestie.iatp.by) Located: Volynski Fort, Brest Fortress, Gospitalny islandBerestie Archeological Museum is located in Volynski Fort in Brest Fortress, the place where the city was born. The major exhibit is the archaeological excavation of the 13th century Slavic town.

Located: 39 Lenin St.The Museum displays a wonderful collection of icons. The earliest icons in the display are dated back as far as the 16th century.

Located: 3 Levanevski St.The Museum devoted to the history of Brest. The most interesting exhibits are a commemorative plaque and a box with coins put into the foundation of the first building in Brest-Litovsk Fortress; a Brest clock made in 1767 by watchmaker Johann Gotfried Schmidt; an extract from the 1638 magistrate book of Brest-Litovsk and a map of Novogrudok, Podliassie and Brest-Litovsk Provinces published in Venice in 1771.

It is advisable to have a list of emergency phone numbers; make a photocopy of your passport and insurance policy; keep your student identification on yourself.

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