Russia or, also officially known as the Russian Federation, is a country in northern Eurasia. Education in Russia is provided predominantly by the state and is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Science. In Russia, it takes about 70 % of training time for the contact lessons with a teacher, the rest 30 % of the workload are devoted to the independent study of the material.

A certificate program can assist students who wish to further their knowledge through specialized training. These programs exist in a variety of disciplines, and they can be a good option for those who wish to complete a course of study within approximately one year.