Well, it's simple. Just look to the fact that Russians don't depend of many advanced resources or high technology (such as many other countries) to create or develop something really interesting. It's because they have strong basic knowledges. They value it. And it's really important when you want to be master in some subject or field. They are very disciplined too. In my point of view, they are pioneers in many fields, but they don't brag about it. It's because they have a different view about how to do their job: be master just for honor. Do you wish an example? The mathematician Григорий Перельман! Look this: http://infox.ru/science/enlightenment/2010/07/01/Pyeryelman_protiv_or.phtml. So you can imagine the level of education in a country like this. However you know, it's a difficult subject to be discussed here. Each person has your own opinion. And this is just my opinion. Regards!

I agree with Josep and think the level is high, but in my university the system isn't rigid

hello. I really dont know. I am in current contact with a teacher at lermonosov university and she says level is ok but the system is rigid and budget scarce. I have been very curious about Kamchatka for a long time. maybe we could add here as friends and exchange messages from time to time. hope you agree, i would be very happy to to exchange infos. may i ask what do you writte?