In order to enter as first year students of the main course foreign students have to take their exams in the following subjects:
- specialty
- solfeggio and harmony (written and oral)
- Russian (written and oral)
- piano
Entrance exams requirements are equal to standard Russian applicants’ requirements.
Classes take place since 15 September up to January 25 (I semester) and since 15 February up to 15 July (II semester).
Upon graduation of the main course students are awarded a diploma of standard state format of the Moscow Conservatory. | 
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