In transport and public places

 • Be alert, do not switch all attention to gadgets when you are on the road or in public places.

• • Do not leave things unattended.
• • Do not walk around the city with open bags and backpacks. In crowded places, hold the bag in front of you.
• • Do not show expensive things in public transport (phones, tablets, watches, ornaments).
• • Do not carry large amounts of money.
• • Do not store PIN-codes of bank cards in one place.

 

Electronic Security

During Internet purchases, Internet communication, follow the same security measures as at home. Do not share your card PINs, passwords, or other sensitive information with anyone.

 

Scammers

Nobody is immune from meeting with scammers. Therefore:

Do not trust strangers, do not leave your things to them and disagree on questionable offers about services.

• Do not accept offers to make a company from strangers and suspicious personalities.

• All transactions with credit cards, phone cards, money transfers, currency exchanges, purchases should be made only through official banks and companies.

• Do not buy SIM cards for mobile phones and other products from street vendors: there is a high risk of scams. It is much safer to go to the nearest salon, shop.

• Money, especially large amounts, needs to be rented at bank branches or at ATMs located in specially designated premises. Do not buy or exchange currency from the hands, from individuals (there is a risk of obtaining counterfeit bills).

Оn a rest

It's better to go to clubs or concerts with friends.

• In entertaining establishments, try to stay together, look after each other and things - in the midst of fun it's easy to stay without a bag, money and documents.

• It is safer to return home by taxi or public transport. If you go on foot, choose lighted streets.

• Do not draw too much attention to yourself. Having met a suspicious company, try to move to the other side of the street, quickly pass by and not react to their hail.

Taxi

It is not necessary to catch a taxi on the street: among the illegal drivers there are unscrupulous people; you risk not only to not reach the place, but also to remain without money. Order a car from an officially operating company - this will ensure your safety and a fixed fee. In large cities, you can quickly find a taxi using mobile applications (for example, My taxi, yandeх taxi).

On the roads

Cross the road only in authorized places - at traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. First, be sure to look around, and only after making sure that there are no cars on the road, cross the roadway.

Verification of documents

Outside the university or university campus, it is better to have a passport and student ID.

Free emergency telephones

Keep emergency telephones with you, and in case of the slightest danger, immediately seek help.

102 - The police

103 - Emergency medical care

101 - Fire service

104 - Emergency gas service

1050 - The Rescue Service (MES)