Student years are a time of low income and associated problems. Young people, in particular, have to travel a lot throughout the metropolis and beyond. And this leads to additional expenses. Therefore, in the regions, discounts have been established for students on travel.
Let's look at what benefits young people will be able to take advantage of in 2019.
Public transport
This type of government preferences is financed from regional budgets. This is stated in the Federal Law “On Education” No. 273-FZ dated December 22, 2012. To provide young people with a discount on the use of public transport, local authorities must enter into appropriate agreements with carriers. Educational institutions are informed about this and explain everything to students.
A young person can take advantage of this preference by issuing a student travel card. The government of the Russian Federation decided to take advantage of international experience in solving this problem. That’s why city transport passes are now issued in the form of a smart card. It operates on all routes for which the authorities have concluded agreements, which is convenient for students. After all, young people have to move from their place of residence to educational buildings, libraries, enterprises, and so on.
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The pass gives you the opportunity to use the following types of transport operating on city lines:
- by bus;
- trams;
- metro;
- trolleybuses;
- boats (in some cities).
As a rule, benefits do not apply to travel in taxis and minibuses. However, there may be exceptions. You should find out about them from the faculty dean's office or the rector's office.
Preferences are provided only to young people studying full-time at state educational institutions:
- higher;
- medium special.
Procedure for obtaining a travel pass
In order to get a smart card, you need to go to the leadership of the trade union committee of the educational institution. This organization issues a document confirming the student’s rights to benefits. You should have the following documents with you:
- passport;
- student ID;
- black and white photograph (3x4).
The trade union committee specialist will ask you to fill out an application. There is no need to do this in advance, since the application for a smart card is written on a special form. In this case, the following requirements must be observed:
- Personal data is entered into the cells. They are filled in block letters.
- When filling out the form, only blue ink is used. Writing in other colors is strictly prohibited.
- All data must be entered accurately and without errors. In addition, they must correspond to those indicated in the passport.
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Algorithm for obtaining a smart card
- An application received from a student is processed in approximately two days. This time is necessary to verify the information entered in the form. If everything is filled out correctly, then the young man is given a decision.
- With this paper you need to go to a special cash desk that sells public transport coupons. As a rule, next to it hangs an advertisement for accepting applications.
- The cashier is obliged to check the accuracy of the application. To do this he:
- compares the photo with the applicant’s face;
- requires you to provide identification.
- The cashier gives the young man the counterfoil of the form.
- You should return to the checkout with it two weeks later.
- You receive a travel ticket by the stub.
This document entitles you to a 50% discount on public transport. It cannot be used in a taxi.
Smart card validity period
The travel card can be used for five years. That is, the student has the right to apply for it in the first year and not worry about renewal. You will only need to top up your balance. But remember that the smart card is protected from fraud. Universities submit lists of expelled students to organizations that issue travel cards.
As soon as the student completes his studies at the educational institution, his travel card is cancelled.
Discounts on commuter trains
- The region is adopting a law on preferences for students in paying for tickets on commuter trains.
- Based on this, an agreement is drawn up with the service provider.
- The carrier receives a subsidy from the budget to cover the costs of services provided.
How to buy a discount ticket for a student
According to the established procedure, young people are given a discount based on documents confirming the preferential category. They must be presented to the cashier. That is, when purchasing a travel pass, you need to have the following documents with you:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- student ID;
- a certificate from an educational institution stating that the person is studying there (upon request).
All of the above documents must be:
- valid;
- issued to the same person.
There are a number of restrictions on the provision of this type of preference in 2019. Namely:
- The discount on train travel is valid during the educational process: from September 1 to June 15 of the following year.
- It applies only to students and pupils of public educational institutions studying full-time.
- The discount is valid only on suburban routes.
Discounts on electric trains are not available to students studying:
- in absentia;
- in branches of foreign universities.
In 2019, students and pupils have the right to purchase train tickets. The discount on them is also 50%. To do this, you should contact the Russian Railways ticket office, having the documents with you (indicated above).
For reference: these benefits do not apply to intercity trains. However, Russian Railways provides discounts on some seats, for example, upper shelves. This allows students to save money on travel.
International travel card: ISIC card
There is another type of preference, which applies to 130 countries around the world. This is an ISIC card. It entitles you to discounts:
- for travel on public transport in the European Union countries;
- on discount tickets on international flights (from 10 to 30%).
Who can get an ISIC card and how?
This card is designed for young people aged 12 to 26 years. The main condition for its provision is studying at an educational institution during the daytime. That is, like the travel card, it is not issued to absentee students.
As a rule, the issuance of an ISIC card is handled by university trade unions. In addition, students and schoolchildren can independently contact the relevant centers. You need to have the following documents with you:
- passport or birth certificate (for children under 14 years of age);
- student or school ID card;
- 3x4 photo.
The ISIC card replaces an identity card when traveling abroad. In addition, it provides an opportunity to receive a discount on housing rent.
This card is issued for one year only. You'll have to pay for it. In 2019 it costs 600 rubles.
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Many students receive their education away from their home. To see your family, you have to travel quite a distance, so discounts on train tickets are especially in demand. However, such financial support is provided only during the academic year. Let's look at how much students and schoolchildren can buy a train ticket for, as well as what is needed to receive the benefit.
Is there a discount for students on train tickets?
Students of Russian universities can buy a train ticket with a 25% discount. They can also take advantage of discounts on public rail travel in suburban services. A train ticket for full-time students and graduate students of educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education will cost half price - 50% of the current tariff in the period from September 1 to June 15.
Students can buy a train ticket for an electric train with a 50% discount, and for long-distance trains running across Russia - with a 25% discount.
Russian Railways: discounts for students in 2018 under the bonus program
Full-time undergraduate and graduate students at universities across the country can take advantage of the loyalty program and purchase a train ticket using a simplified scheme. A discount on train tickets is provided to students for travel in compartment cars of long-distance trains of JSC FPC.
University students aged 16 to 25 can take advantage of a 25% discount. To apply for a benefit, you must send a request for assignment of the “Student” status and a scanned copy of a certificate on the letterhead of the educational institution confirming the fact of study. The request is sent through the feedback form in your personal account on the website of the Russian Railways Bonus program - there is now no need to contact the trade union committee of the university. However, the carrier has the right to verify the authenticity of the certificate.
A ticket with a student discount can only be issued in the name of the bonus card owner.
Are there discounts for schoolchildren on train tickets?
Yes, schoolchildren and students of general education institutions in Russia are provided with a 50% discount on train tickets. It is provided to children from 10 to 18 years of age for travel in general and reserved seat carriages, as well as in carriages with seats on fast and long-distance passenger trains in domestic traffic and commuter trains.
When traveling in general, reserved seat carriages and carriages with seats on branded fast and branded passenger trains, 50% of the fare on a regular fast or passenger train and the difference between the cost of travel on a branded fast or branded passenger train and the cost of travel on a regular fast or passenger train are paid. train.
The period for providing benefits to schoolchildren is from January 1 to May 31, from September 1 to December 31. In summer, the full cost of the ticket is paid.
You can buy an electronic ticket at a reduced rate on the website for a child whose age does not exceed 18 years at the time of train departure. For passengers over 18 years of age, travel documents are issued at the ticket office. Special fares are also provided for travel by organized groups of schoolchildren.
To buy a train ticket at a discount, you need a certificate from an educational institution. If it is absent, you will not be allowed to board the train. Discounts for schoolchildren on train tickets are not provided for travel on high-speed and high-speed trains numbered 701-788.
A certificate from a full-time student or pupil must be presented when boarding the train - the ticket can be purchased without it.
The state provides benefits for schoolchildren on train tickets in 2018. It consists of providing a discount when purchasing a ticket for long- and short-distance trains. But you can take advantage of the benefit if certain conditions are met.
When can I carry it for free?
Children under 5 years of age are entitled to free travel without the provision of a separate sleeping place. But this does not relieve parents from the need to purchase a ticket. It is issued when purchasing a ticket for an adult, subject to presentation of the birth certificate of a small family member.
Parents can only carry one child free of charge. The second and subsequent trips will have to be paid at current rates, regardless of the fact that passengers are under 5 years of age. But not at full price, but with a discount provided for a child aged 5 to 10 years
Benefits for children aged 5 to 10 years
Children aged 5 to 10 can only travel on trains if accompanied by an adult. The ticket is purchased separately, but at a discount. It ranges from 35% to 65% depending on the class of train and the selected carriage.
The discount applies to trips within the country. If you travel to the CIS, tariffs may differ. But in any case, there are benefits for children, so parents do not have to pay the full cost of a ticket to transport small family members.
You can purchase a child ticket at the station ticket office after presenting your birth certificate. Purchasing is also available when making a reservation online. But in this case, the travel voucher is only included with an adult - it is worth taking this point into account when planning a group trip.
Persons under 10 years of age travel free of charge in luxury class carriages on domestic trains. But they will have to share one place with their mother or father.
Benefits for schoolchildren on the train
School benefits apply to the purchase of tickets for trips on the “swallow” (train). They are determined by regional authorities and depend on the policies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. In most regions, schoolchildren receive a 50% discount on ticket purchases. The benefit is valid from September 1 to June 15 (in some areas until June 30).
Features of the benefit: 
- in some regions, schoolchildren pay for train tickets at full price (for example, in the Tver region);
- may apply both to all schoolchildren and to persons with registration in a certain region (for example, in Crimea, a discount is provided only to local residents, and in Moscow - regardless of the region of registration);
- In some regions you can purchase a monthly subscription with a 50% discount.
To receive the benefit, you will need to provide a certificate from the school. Children over 7 years old can ride the train without adult supervision within the region.
The relevance of the benefit remains questionable among the federal authorities. It is planned to cancel it due to the lack of demand for electric trains. Many regions want to abandon this type of railway transport.
For trips on Sapsan
Since 2016, Russian Railways has introduced a new tariff schedule for schoolchildren and students. Children aged 10 to 21 years old can receive a 30% discount on the cost of a pass for the Sapsan high-speed trains. The tariff is valid from September 1 to May 31 inclusive.
The Junior fare applies to the purchase of tickets for economy, economy+ and business class carriages. You can purchase tickets at the station ticket office and on the official Russian Railways website.
For long distance trains
Federal legislation provides for a benefit for schoolchildren on train tickets in the form of a 50% discount. It has several features:
- valid from September 1 to June 15;
- applies to schoolchildren over 10 years of age (up to this age, parents buy a child’s ticket);
- To receive the benefit, you need a certificate confirming your student status;
- the certificate must be with you at the time of purchasing the ticket and for the entire period of the trip;
- if the passenger is already 14 years old, then together with the certificate he must present a statement that determines the right to the benefit;
- Children over 14 years of age are required to present a passport.
In summer the benefit is not valid. This is due to the fact that many people attempt to deceive station employees by passing off their child as a student after graduating from school.
Summer discounts
Since 2016, parents can buy a ticket for their child on long-distance trains not only during school. For two years in a row, Russian Railways has provided a 50% discount on travel costs for children aged 10 to 17 years. The promotion is valid from June 1 to August 31.
The purpose of introducing this action was to increase the number of children on vacation. Since traveling long distances greatly strains the budget of parents, many refuse to take a joint vacation. Thanks to a special “summer” benefit, schoolchildren and students can pay only half the cost of the trip.
Advice. You can take advantage of the discount by actually purchasing tickets at the station or by pre-booking 60 days in advance. To do this, when placing an order, you must indicate the age of the child.
A special feature of the promotion is that there is no need to present a school certificate. To receive a discount, the child (parent) only needs to show a birth certificate or passport.
The promotion was valid in 2016 and 2017. It is now projected to be extended until 2019.
How to use the benefit
To purchase a school ticket at a discount, you must complete a number of steps:
- Obtain a student's certificate for travel on the train. If the child is already 14 years old (or will be on the date of travel), then an additional certificate of entitlement to benefits at the educational institution is issued.
- At the checkout, present the student's birth certificate (passport) and a certificate.
- Save the certificates until the end of the trip - they will be requested by the train conductors.
The certificate is drawn up by the school director according to the sample and has a unified form containing information:
- Full name and date of birth of the student;
- Full name of the school director;
- details of the educational institution;
- the essence of the certificate (it is indicated that the applied child is studying at school);
- seal and signature of the director.
The certificate is valid for one academic year. But in some cases, the station may require a fresh document received no more than a month ago. This information should be clarified in advance.
Forecasts for 2018
In 2018, no changes are predicted in the provision of benefits for school-age children. Parents will also receive a 65% and 50% discount for a child under 10 years old and a schoolchild, respectively.
The “Summer Holidays” promotion, which provides a discount during the summer period to all minor citizens, is also planned to be launched before the holiday season.
According to analytical data, the “summer” rate significantly increases the number of schoolchildren traveling. According to forecasts, during the period from June 1 to August 31, 2018, over 500 thousand teenagers and children will use the Russian Railways service.
Parents of schoolchildren are entitled to the privilege of providing a discount of up to 65% on the purchase of train tickets. There are several different tariffs: for electric trains, long-distance trains, high-speed trains. A reduction in the cost of a travel pass is provided for each of the listed types of transport. To reduce the price, you will need to provide a certificate from the educational institution and an identification document of the small passenger.
Over the years, school students have had the opportunity to take advantage of various benefits provided by the state. The year 2017 is no exception. This year, schoolchildren are also provided with a variety of discounts and benefits so that they have the opportunity to receive a decent education and choose their specialty in the future. To assess the level of state care for the younger generation, let's take a closer look at what benefits schoolchildren have and what is needed to take advantage of them.
Discounts on train tickets
All students of Russian schools have the right to discounted travel, that is, the cost of train tickets for schoolchildren is lower than the regular price. However, in order to get a discount and buy train tickets at a low cost, you must follow a number of rules. Firstly, students between the ages of ten and fourteen must provide a school or college certificate to receive travel benefits. If a teenager aged 14 years or older wants to take advantage of the discount, then along with a certificate he must provide a document confirming his right to do so.
These rules apply only during school hours, that is, from the first of September to the fifteenth of June. To buy a Russian Railways ticket at a discount in the summer, a student needs to pay fifty percent of the cost of a regular ticket. Discounted travel is not provided to students during the summer. This measure is forced. Previously, the discount was provided to schoolchildren all year round, but there were many cases of attempts to deceive Russian Railways employees - teenagers who had already graduated from school tried to buy train tickets at a discount or even travel for free.
What do you need to receive benefits?
Russian schoolchildren have the right to discounted travel on all types of public transport, be it buses, metro or trains. Between the ages of seven and ten, it is not difficult for students to get a discount on travel. But after ten years, schoolchildren are subject to special conditions for receiving a discount. To buy tickets in Moscow, Astrakhan, Volgograd or any other city at a discounted price, the student must provide Russian Railways employees with the following documents:
- Passport (or other identification document);
- Student certificate from the educational institution;
- For students over fourteen years of age - a statement with a note indicating that the student has the right to receive the appropriate benefit.
To prevent attempts to deceive Russian Railways employees, a certain format has been introduced that the certificate provided by the student must comply with. The student document must contain the following:
- Seal of the educational institution;
- Full name of the student;
- Signature of the responsible person (usually the school principal or his deputy);
- Details of the educational institution and legal address.
Upon provision of the specified documentation and its compliance with the established format, the student has the opportunity to buy Russian Railways tickets at a special price determined by the standards for this year.
Read more about how to get a train ticket for a child.
Interesting information about benefits for schoolchildren for the current year
In 2016, schoolchildren had the right to enjoy benefits when purchasing tickets for all types of railway transport, including electric trains. But many experts agreed that this is not entirely advisable, since many regions are now inclined to decide to abandon this type of transport altogether. Therefore, it is still unknown whether schoolchildren will benefit from discounts on travel on electric trains this year. But it is obvious that students will be able to purchase tickets for long-distance trains at the usual low cost.
Please note that schoolchildren can only take advantage of discounted fares on standard long-distance trains. No types of discounts or benefits for students apply to trains and luxury carriages.
What other discounts can students of schools and other educational institutions expect?
In accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation, students of schools, colleges and other educational institutions have the right to use all the benefits provided by the state to this category of persons. In addition to the reduced cost of train tickets, students have discounts on all types of ground public transport, with the exception of taxis. There is also a discount on air travel for schoolchildren under the age of fourteen. To receive discounts on air tickets and ground transportation, school and college students must provide all the documents listed above.
As for food benefits in educational institutions, there have been some changes. Previously, students in grades 1-11 were eligible to receive free meals. This year, only primary school students are eligible to use this benefit. Students in grades 5-11 cannot benefit from free meals.
However, all schoolchildren, regardless of age, have the right to buy discounted tickets to theaters and museums, as well as other cultural and educational institutions, regardless of whether they are commercial or public.
Students belong to the category of subjects that most often needs social support provided by the state. Many programs have been developed for students, including providing benefits for the purchase of railway tracks.
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Certain categories of students can take advantage of this privilege, taking into account the established rules.
Grounds
The right to receive discounts on ticket payments, which provide the opportunity to travel by rail, is granted to full-time students. Discounts for students on railway tickets are not provided for everyone.
The following cannot count on this privilege:
- correspondence students;
- students coming to the educational institution for the period of sessions, 2 times a year;
- evening students;
- persons receiving education in branches of educational institutions located in foreign countries.
Despite the fact that there are no discounts on foreign trips on long-distance trains, students can apply for an international discount card of the ISIC type.
With this card you can count on a 40% discount for travel on all types of transport in Europe.
The period of time during which travel benefits are valid is established from September 1 and is valid until June 15.
The rules adopted in individual regions of the country may differ from each other, depending on the agreement between local authorities and representatives of suburban railway organizations.
Legal regulation
The legal regulation of the issue of benefits under consideration is laid down in the following regulations:
- “About veterans”, if we are talking about students with the status of combat veterans.
- "About Education".
- “About social support...” - for children from large families.
- Local local acts developed in the regions of the country.
Benefits for students on railway tickets
Students of universities, colleges and other educational institutions have the right to claim a discount when traveling on long-distance trains. This privilege is established by the state for those categories of citizens whose homes are located far from places of education.
At the local government level, other discounts and benefits may be applied when students travel by rail.
Most of the benefits provided can actually be obtained only upon receipt of the first education. The benefit can only be used once.
In many cities, it is developing special promotions and programs through which you can receive individual discounts during their validity period.
For travel
There are no payments, but full-time students can receive travel discounts. You can use the benefit only on reserved seat seats, and it will not matter what type of train it is - fast or regular.
In summer
Students can use the benefit only during a specified period, that is, from the beginning of the academic year until mid-June. There are no discounts for the summer period.
The only exception is the renewal of a special promotion, according to which students can receive discounts on tickets during the summer months.
The promotion is called “summer vacation” and provides the opportunity to travel at a discount from June 15 to August 31. Details of the promotion should be tracked on the Russian Railways website.
Electric trains
The benefit for students regarding travel to , is regional.
The procedure for its provision and registration depends on the subject of the country. Detailed information can be obtained from your local government authority.
Long distance trains
This year, students have the right to apply for long-distance travel if the following conditions are met:
A certificate from the educational institution and a student ID are available;
trips are planned for the period from September 1 to June 15;
travel is planned by commuter train or traveling to other cities of the Russian Federation;
The ticket is purchased for a reserved seat.
Amount of discount
In 2019, the student discount on train tickets remains unchanged.
Under current preferential offers, students can expect a discount on tickets in the amount of 50% of the total cost.This discount is valid for students of all full-time forms of study. Some regions of the country, at their discretion, can provide a 100% discount depending on the capabilities of the local budget.
How to register and use?
Students can apply for the discount on tickets in several ways:
- directly at the cash desk upon personal application and provision of the necessary documents;
- through the use of the official website of JSC Russian Railways.
In the first case, payment is available in cash; in the second case, you can use a bank card.
Some regions issue a student social card, upon presentation of which you can count on a discount for travel.
To obtain an electronic travel document, you must go to the Russian Railways website, register and send all the necessary documents through your personal account.
Documentation
If it is easier and more convenient for a citizen to purchase a ticket at the box office, then he should have the following documents with him:
- student ticket;
- passport;
- certificate from the educational institution.
Purchasing a ticket is only allowed for yourself. Purchasing discounted tickets for friends or relatives is not permitted.
Reasons for refusal
Among the most common reasons for denial of benefits are:
- failure to provide required documents;
- the ticket purchase is planned in the summer;
- there are signs of the provision of counterfeit papers;
- the student does not meet the established requirements regarding the form of study.
If an unlawful refusal is received, the interested person should contact the station administration for clarification. If you cannot get an answer, you can submit a written statement to Russian Railways itself.
All illegal actions of employees can be legally challenged by appealing to higher authorities or the court.
Features in Moscow and regions
Initially, it was easiest for students in large cities to receive current benefits, especially in Moscow, St. Petersburg and their regions, where in addition to federal laws, regional ones are also in effect.
Some cities and towns only offer student discounts on a limited number of trains that operate during certain hours. In fact, it slightly limits the rights of students.
Some regions try to provide the greatest support to students, especially those who do not receive any scholarships or their amount is very small.
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- Due to frequent changes in legislation, information sometimes becomes outdated faster than we can update it on the website.
- All cases are very individual and depend on many factors. Basic information does not guarantee a solution to your specific problems.
