Russia (Russian: Россия) is by far the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. The former State Committee for Higher Education in Russia financed 240 universities, academies and institutes, making Russia a solid country to study in.

Certificate programs are educational units of study that help students to gain knowledge and experience under the tutelage of qualified individuals. Some students take these programs in order to have the skills needed to advance within their occupations.