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We know that many of our students are considering pursuing a Master's degree abroad. That's why we've prepared something special for you ahead of Tatyana's Day. In 2020, Olya Kotova graduated from the Physics Department of Moscow State University with an average grade of 5.0😱, and then went to conquer Oxford, where she studied on the Data Science Master's program. You can find practical advice on admission and collecting documents on Olya’s Instagram (/ olyakotiks , and in the interview we decided to discuss the inner workings of Oxford. How are clubs organized at an English university? Is it possible to find friends among aristocrats? What prospects does a diploma from a prestigious university open up? About this and much more in our regular Off the Record column! Time codes: 01:11 Olya Kotova about herself 01:52 Olya’s dad is a graduate of MGIMO 03:32 “Olya has more medals than a border shepherd” 05:25 About student activities at Moscow State University 07:07 About Oxford student clubs 08:01 About the Oxford Union debate club 08:38 Which famous people did Olya meet at Oxford 11:32 Does the administration help bring a guest 13:30 The Royal Family in Oxford 15:00 Russian Club in Oxford: what this is 17:14 How many of "ours" are there at Oxford? 17:07 Who comes to study at Oxford from Russia? 17:57 Ethnic composition of Oxford? 18:39 "In England, it is accepted that a bachelor's degree is enough for them" 20:55 Why the English do not go to graduate school 23:19 About communication with aristocrats 24:47 How to understand that a student is from an aristocratic family 26:02 Do students from aristocratic families keep their distance? 27:06 Is it possible to make friends with guys from aristocratic circles? 29:54 Marry a lord. Really? 31:15 "Russians are Asians" 32:17 How Oxford and England changed Olya 35:59 About the image of Russia and stereotypes 37:40 Social circle at Oxford 38:05 How Oxford students relax 38:58 About prospects after Oxford 41:54 About self-envy 43:46 Olya's professional plans 44:38 Advice to 20-year-olds from Olya