For Indian students and graduates of Russian medical universities
Your Russian MBBS.
Your next chapter.
Practise in Russia, build your career back home in India, or train as a specialist. We help you choose the right route, prepare for every step and stay on track, with a dedicated case manager who follows up.
Free · 5 minutes · No obligation
- Clear, published fees
- Pay stage by stage
- Your own case manager
- Progress updates for parents
- Sources on every figure
Russia in numbers
Why Russia works for doctors who trained there
Official figures and the rules that apply to you, each with its source.
- 212,633 ₽Average monthly pay for doctors in Moscow, about ₹2.4 lakhСредняя зарплата врачейRosstat, May 2026
- 291,916 ₽Average in Chukotka, the highest-paying region, about ₹3.3 lakhЧукотский автономный округRosstat, May 2026
- 13%Income tax on pay up to 2.4 million ₽ a year, for tax residentsНДФЛTax Code, Article 224
- Quota-freeDoctors can be hired without a foreign-worker quotaПрофессии вне квотыMinistry of Labour list
- No FMGEYour Russian diploma plus primary accreditation lets you practise in RussiaПервичная аккредитацияFederal Law 323-FZ, Article 69
- 2 yearsUsual length of specialist residency, often linked to a jobОрдинатураFederal residency standards
- 20,000 ₽Everyday costs a month in regional cities, 30,000 ₽ in Moscow, plus rentРасходы на жизньSTRATWAY budget guide
- 6 yearsOf clinical training in Russian already behind you: the language, the system, the patientsЛечебное делоRussian General Medicine degree
Two strong routes
Wherever you want to practise, your degree opens doors
Both routes have real advantages. We help you pick the one that fits your goals, then guide you through it.
Russia
Build your career where you trained
- You already know the language, the system and daily lifeSix years of study become a head start, not a fresh beginning.
- A direct route to practiseA Russian diploma plus accreditation gives the right to practise in Russia. FMGE is not part of this route.
- Strong payMoscow doctors average 212,633 ₽ a month (≈ ₹2.4 lakh), official data.
- Even more in high-pay regionsUp to 291,916 ₽ a month on average in Chukotka.
- Simpler hiring for doctorsDoctors are on Russia’s list of professions employers can hire without a foreign-worker quota.
- Affordable everyday livingUp to 20,000 ₽ a month in regional cities and 30,000 ₽ in Moscow, plus rent (STRATWAY budget guide).
India
Come home with a clear plan
- Build your career close to familyHome, support and familiar surroundings.
- Low living costsAbout ₹38,025 a month in Kochi, including rent for a 1-bedroom flat (Numbeo).
- Keep more of your salaryNo income tax on yearly income up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime.
- Paid specialist trainingPG residents earn stipends up to ₹1,26,927 a month (Delhi median).
- Strong specialist earnings₹18–40 lakh a year in private practice in the first years after MD/MS (indicative).
Not sure which is right for you? That is exactly what the free career check is for.
Why RMCP
You have already done the hard part. Let’s plan the next one together.
Years of study have made you a doctor. RMCP brings planning, preparation, paperwork and follow-up into one clear programme, so you always know your next step.
Anyone can give you a checklist. We follow up.
What you get
Everything you need for your next step, in one place
A plan written for you
Your degree, status and goals, turned into a clear route with steps and timing.
One dedicated case manager
A named person who tracks every open item and tells you what comes next.
Preparation that fits your goal
Exam revision, clinical reasoning, medical Russian and mock assessments.
Paperwork done properly
Documents verified, organised and followed up, so nothing holds you back.
Parents in the loop
With your consent, your family gets clear progress updates.
Fair, transparent fees
Published prices, paid stage by stage, with your written plan before any larger step.
How it works
Three simple steps
Start free. Move forward only when you are ready.
- 1
Free career check
Answer a few questions online and get an instant summary of your best next steps.
Free · 5 minutes - 2
Assessment and written plan
A counsellor reviews your degree, status and goals, compares Russia and India for you, and writes your plan.
₹5,000 - 3
Guided programme
Document review, structured preparation, medical Russian and a case manager who follows up until each step is done.
US$500 + US$3,000
A month in Russia
Earn, live and still save
Two worked examples: published pay, minus income tax, rent for a 1-bedroom flat and STRATWAY’s everyday budget.
49,135 ₽or more left every month in both examples, about ₹55,886. That is more than the full monthly pay of an NHM medical officer in Kerala (₹50,000).
Take-home pay 147,900 ₽ a month, after 13% income tax
- Rent, 1-bedroom flat
- 68,765 ₽
- Everyday costs
- 30,000 ₽
- Left to save
- 49,135 ₽about ₹55,886 a month
Take-home pay 105,550 ₽ a month, after 13% income tax
- Rent, 1-bedroom flat
- 35,593 ₽
- Everyday costs
- 20,000 ₽
- Left to save
- 49,958 ₽about ₹56,822 a month
Examples, not salary offers. Tax at 13% for tax residents. Rent: Numbeo, October 2026. Everyday costs: STRATWAY budget guide. ₹ at US$1 = 83.48 ₽ = ₹94.95.
Our guiding principle
«Чем раньше, тем лучше» — the earlier, the better
Starting early keeps more options open and makes every step calmer.
Sit the first exam you can
Plan for the first FMGE session you qualify for, with a study plan that fits it.
Collect documents easily
Syllabus and university letters are simplest to get while you are still enrolled.
Line up your next role
Residency places and job offers in Russia are often arranged well in advance.
For parents
See the plan, the costs and the progress
You have supported years of medical study. RMCP shows you exactly what comes next.
- A written plan you can read together
- Every fee published and paid stage by stage
- Regular progress updates, with your child’s consent
- One named person to contact
“Your child has already become a doctor. Now let’s plan the career.”
Talk to a counsellorPricing
Start with just ₹5,000
Your assessment and written plan cost ₹5,000. The full core programme is ₹5,000 + US$3,500, paid in stages. Employment support (US$2,000) and adaptation support (US$1,000) are optional.
Questions
Quick answers
Can I practise in India with my Russian MBBS?
Yes. The route is clear: pass FMGE, complete a 12-month paid internship and register with a State Medical Council. We help you prepare for each step.
Can I work as a doctor in Russia?
Yes. With your Russian diploma and primary accreditation you can practise, and as an Indian citizen you add a work permit with your employer. FMGE is not needed for Russia.
How much does it cost to start?
The online career check is free. The assessment and written plan is ₹5,000. You see your plan before deciding on anything more.
Will my parents be kept informed?
Yes, with your consent. Families get clear progress summaries from your case manager.
Why you can trust us
Honest information, clearly sourced
Every figure sourced
Salaries and rules come from official notices, government statistics and named sources, with dates.
Transparent fees
Prices are published. Official fees are shown separately. You see your plan before larger steps.
Straight advice
We recommend the route that fits you, even if it means a smaller programme.
Find your best route in 5 minutes.
Answer a few questions and get an instant next-step summary. A counsellor then goes through it with you. Free, with no obligation.