Studying Spanish can be a significant asset to people who want to work in international business, education, law, politics, and more. It can be especially useful for students interested in South and Central America, or those who want to work with Spanish-speaking populations within the United States.

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.