FAQ

What kind of visa do I need to apply for? - 
A single-entry humanitarian visa. 

Which institution you are going to visit? - 
Name of organization: The National Research University Higher School of Economics - Perm (HSE-Perm for short).
Address: Russia, 614070, Perm’, 38 Studencheskaya street
Organization TIN: HSE-Perm Tax Identification Number is 7714030726.
Directive (telex) number: We do not use telex numbers now. We have our primary phone number: (342) 205-52-50 and fax number: (342) 205-52-12. 
Invitation number: This is usually the identification document number indicated in the invitation you receive from HSE or RF Migration Service obtained by HSE for you. The field will allow you to enter the RF Migration Service number only. 

Do you have a medical insurance policy valid in Russia? - 
Most Russian consular departments will require you have health insurance covering the dates of your proposed trip and valid in Russia. If you already have travel health insurance, you will need to confirm that it covers the Russian Federation. Also you can get a medical insurance policy at the consulate office. 

Do you have some suggestions regarding accommodations? - 
If you are looking for a cheap place to stay you can book a room in the HSE -Perm dormitory, which should be done well in advance. See the link for pictures of the HSE-Perm dormitory - http://perm.hse.ru/dormitory/photo_gallery. The dorm address: 614051, Perm, 34 Uinskaya ulitsa.
Also you might want to check out what a nearby hotel offers - http://hotel-gem.ru/en/. The hotel address: 614070, Perm, 65a Boulvar Gagarina. 
For other options, you can visit www.select-a-room.com/hotels/russia/perm.

Should I include Moscow as part of my itinerary? I will have to change planes there but I don't think I will ever leave the airport.  - 
Yes, please include Moscow as part of your itinerary. Perm will be your primary destination. Thus, include both - Perm and Moscow.