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divided into two faculties: Railway Construction and Railway Operation. With the railway transport
development and modernization more and more qualified engineers of various specialities were
required, that is why the number of students was increased.
At present about 10,000 students get higher education at day-time and extra-mural departments.
Training is provided on 14 specializations such as: Railway Operation; Railway Construction, Track
and Track Facilities; Automation, Telemechanics and Communication; Diesel and Electric
Locomotives; Railway Cars; Accountancy and Audit; Power Supply; Railway Economics; Track
Construction and Maintenance Machines; Information Systems; Tunnels and Bridges; Electric Public
Transport. Students of the extra-mural department have the opportunity to get higher education
combining their work with study. They are provided with paid annual leaves of 30 to 40 days for
attending lectures, taking tests and exams; as well as a 4 month leave for preparing their
graduation projects.
Entrance to the Railway Academy is by competitive examinations, which can be taken by anyone
between the ages of 17 to 35 who has finished the secondary, vocational or technical school.
Applicants are required to take 3 entrance exams such as Russian Language and Literature
(composition), Physics, Mathematics. Some applicants are admitted on the basis of their results in the
unified state examinations for the secondary school.
The complete course of studies at our higher school lasts 5 or 6 years for the day-time and extra-
mural students respectively. The academic year is divided into 2 terms: from September to January
and from February to July. Tests and exams are taken at the end of each term. During the period of
learning every student must pass 35-40 term exams, not counting written and oral tests. If the results
of the examinations are good, students receive grants which are given by the state or the enterprise
which has sent him or her to study. Those students who progress successfully and combine studies
with scientific-technical activities are paid 25% more. Twice a year there are vacations – two weeks in
winter and two months in summer. Once a year every student can get a free railway ticket for traveling
to any part of the country. Comfortable hostels are provided for those students who come for studying
from other places.
The work-load of a student, including his individual out-of-classes work, is planned to take up
approximately 50-55 hours a week. The first- and second-year students study such general
engineering subjects as Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, and a number of
others. The study of foreign languages is also included in the program. Moreover, the students of our
Academy have a good chance to receive deep knowledge of English or German at language courses.
In the third year students begin to study specialized subjects; special attention is paid to the
development of students' abilities and skills in their chosen speciality. In the course of training,
practical work occupies an exceptionally important place. Students have practical training in
specially equipped labs and workshops and on the railway. The final year is devoted to working
on a graduation project which is submitted to the State Examination Commission.
After the graduation from our Academy every student receives a diploma which gives him/her the
right to work as an engineer, an economist or a book-keeper. For those students who want to continue
their education this higher school has a post-graduate course.
Ex.23. Agree or disagree with the statements given below and add something to develop
the situation. Use the following introductory phrases:
That's right I can't agree with you You are partly right To my mind
That's true Nothing of the kind Not quite As far as I know
1 quite agree with you You’re wrong In fact
It goes without saying I think that's nonsense I don’t know exactly
1) You can get higher education at vocational schools, technical schools and universities. 2)
You like to take exams. 3) It was easy for you to enter the Institute. 4) You took three entrance
exams. 5) Our Academy is headed by Rector. 6) There is only a day-time department at this Academy.
7) Our Academy has a large network of branches in the USA and Great Britain. 8) Students of our

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