Russia has emerged as a preferred destination for Indian students who aspire to pursue MBBS abroad, owing to the combination of high-quality education and reasonable costs. Studying MBBS in Russia is regarded as one of the top options available, given the global reputation of Russian medical universities, with about 30 of them being featured in the world rankings for medical universities. As a result, Russia is currently ranked as the 8th top destination globally for medical students who aspire to study abroad.

Founded in 1935 as Stalingrad Medical Institute, the Volgograd State Medical University (VSMU) in Russia has a rich history of academic excellence. In 1993, it was granted the status of an Academy, and in 2003, it was elevated to the status of a University. Currently, VSMU is under the leadership of the distinguished Russian scientist, Academician of the Russian Academy for Medical Sciences, Professor Vladimir I. Petrov.

VSMU is a globally recognized institution and is listed in The World Directory of Medical Schools, as well as the International Medical Education Directory provided by FAIMER. The university is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). VSMU has established collaborations with numerous foreign universities and has built strong relationships and ties with organizations such as the World Federation for Medical Education, World Health Organization (WHO), UNESCO, British Council, and the United States Agency for International Development.