Moscow Linguistic University trains military translators

22:20 18.12.2013

The military department, one of the oldest in the country, appeared at Moscow Linguistic University 80 years ago. Here they teach what is called “linguistic support for military activities” - graduates of this department become unique specialists in the armed forces.

The military department, one of the oldest in the country, appeared at Moscow Linguistic University 80 years ago. And it’s not just junior reserve officers who are trained there. Despite the fact that the university is civilian, there is also a department whose graduates become unique specialists specifically for the Armed Forces.

A military translator is not only fluent in foreign languages, but also thoroughly understands army terminology. He can also run three kilometers without shortness of breath and is able to do the “sun” on the horizontal bar. It is indispensable in international exercises, when military personnel from different countries meet, when training foreign specialists, and in negotiations at various levels.

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Moscow State Linguistic University offers a wide selection of educational programs for training. Each student has a unique opportunity to master foreign languages ​​and professional communication skills in parallel with obtaining their chosen specialty. The university trains bachelors, masters and specialists with knowledge of two foreign languages ​​in various specialties and areas. Only at our university you can choose from 36 foreign languages ​​for further study. The best foreign universities organize internships for our students, government institutions (ministries and departments), the largest Russian and Western companies first of all invite our students to practice and then employ our students. In addition, MSLU is one of the few universities that has retained a military department. After studying at the military department and successfully passing the state exam, graduates are awarded a military rank by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation

Military department

A competition among students is announced

1st year specialist and 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students (boys only)

full-time students who have expressed a desire to undergo military training at the military department.

Registration is carried out:

from March 16 to April 20, 2018 at the address: st. Rostokinsky proezd, house 13A, Monday to Friday from 11.00 to 15.00.

Be sure to have with you:

1. Passport. 2. Grade book. 3. Certificate of registration.

Command of the military department

Currently, military training is carried out using the “military day” method: 6 hours of practical training and 2 hours of self-study.

Military training at MSLU is an additional education that can be received by all full-time university students who wish to study - citizens of the Russian Federation who are fit for military service for health reasons.

The specialties of the military department are based on the basic specialties of the university. The intended purpose of the department's graduates is service in units, formations and their headquarters, as well as in control centers of various types and branches of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The department trains highly qualified military translators in ten foreign languages. In all specialties, the curricula of the military department deepen training in the civilian profession.

Students study the history of the Armed Forces, their role in modern society, military and military-technical terminology in classes on special tactical, general military and military special training.

After completing training, passing training camp in the army and successfully passing the state exam, graduates of the military department are awarded the military rank of reserve lieutenant by order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Detailed information about the regulations on the military department, the rules for admission to the department, the conclusion of a training agreement, military service in the reserve and life issues of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is posted on stands at the location of the military department.

The Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is a leading multidisciplinary educational institution of the Russian Armed Forces, a large educational, methodological and scientific center where civilians and civilians can receive higher military and higher military-special education in more than 13 areas.

Advantages:

• Much attention is paid to the study of foreign languages. Previously, the university was called the Military Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and was the most powerful language university in the country. Its traditions are continued by the specialized faculty. VUMO graduates work as translators in the Presidential Administration.
• During training, cadets are provided with everything they need: full uniform, comfortable housing, high-quality varied food, and a stipend (rations, allowance).
• The level of education is high. Training is provided in more than 1,900 disciplines, and there are 53 departments.
• The cost of studying at a university is relatively low - from 50,000 per year. There are few budget places, but, according to the cadets themselves, it is possible to enroll.

How to proceed?

Becoming a cadet at the VUMO of the Russian Federation is not easy. First you need to submit documents to the military registration and enlistment office at your place of residence. It will take a lot of time to review them, so it is best to do this six months to a year before admission, usually the deadline is April.

Then you need to be pre-qualified according to the following criteria:

• according to the age;
• education;
• physical training;
• mental and physical health;
• professional suitability.

Only citizens of the Russian Federation are admitted to the university. If you are enrolling in the specialty “Translation and Translation Studies”, you will need access to state secrets. If you are planning to become a military conductor, you must have documented proof that you are proficient in some type of military band instrument.

Preliminary selection is carried out by the commission of the military registration and enlistment office at the place of residence. If you pass it, then the documents are sent to the VUMO admissions committee.

Professional selection includes the following stages:

• mental and physical health checks;
• Unified State Examination certificate competition;
• physical fitness assessment;
• creative and professional tests - if you chose “Conducting a military orchestra”, “Translation and translation studies” or “Legal support of national security”.

What subjects need to be taken?

You need to write the Unified State Examination in the following disciplines, depending on the direction:

• biology;
• mathematics;
• Russian language;
• social science;
• story;
• foreign language;
• literature.

The university runs preparatory courses from November to May.

Which specialty should I choose?

You can submit documents for the following areas:

• psychology of professional activity, minimum passing score - 102;
• economic security, passing score - 148 points;
• legal support of national security - 213 points;
• military journalism - 103 points required;
• pedagogy and psychology of deviant behavior, a minimum of 113 points is required;
• translation and translation studies - minimum passing score - 216;
• conducting a military brass band - at least 200 points.

Form of study: specialty, bachelor's, part-time, full-time.

Who has the advantage?

Without entrance exams, children who become winners or prize-winners of the final stage of international and all-Russian school subject Olympiads are enrolled into the budget, provided that they have successfully passed the selection in physical training and health.

Benefits are also provided for all categories of persons specified in the federal law (orphans, military personnel, etc.).

Disadvantages of the university

The cadets speak well of their home university, but note that the discipline in the barracks and educational buildings is strict, and it is difficult to study, since high demands are placed on the level of knowledge.

A military translator is a specialist who studies the enemy’s language, is able to translate documentation, instructions for equipment, and is also well versed in military matters.

Wage

30,000–40,000 rub. (SuperJob.ru)

Place of work

Security forces, hot spots.

Responsibilities

The main task of the translator is “to unite nations and people.” And the life of a person, and sometimes the life of an entire country, often depends on the quality of the work of military translators.

Special courses for training military personnel to work with foreign languages ​​appeared in the 19th century. At that time, almost every representative of the senior officer corps could boast of knowledge of foreign languages.

Military translators took a direct part in the 1936 war in Spain. On the eve of the Second World War, it became clear that there were not enough professionals in this field, and it was a big risk.

Often representatives of the profession had to participate in intelligence operations and collect information about stops in foreign countries.

Important qualities

The following qualities are important in the profession: good hearing and memory, excellent communication skills, self-confidence, leadership qualities, friendliness, resistance to stress, and athleticism.

Reviews about the profession

“To begin with, I’ll immediately inform those who are not in the know that a military translator is a career officer, with real shoulder straps... He can both march in formation and salute. But first of all, he is, of course, a professional translator.”

Andrey Chuprygin,
Arabist, military translator, teacher at the HSE School of Oriental Studies.

Stereotypes, humor

According to experts, a military translator is a professional in knowledge and practical use of language. But at the same time, he is an amateur in special military disciplines.

Education

To work as a military translator, you need a higher specialized education and additional military training.

In Moscow you can study at such universities as: Moscow Humanitarian Institute named after E. R. Dashkova, Moscow Pedagogical State University, Institute of Humanitarian Education and Information Technologies.

In St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg Institute of Foreign Economic Relations, Economics and Law, Institute of Foreign Languages, Leningrad State University named after A. S. Pushkin.

Military Red Banner Institute of the USSR Ministry of Defense (VKIMO USSR)
Year of foundation	1974
Closing year	1994
Location	Moscow

Military Institute of the USSR Ministry of Defense(since 1980 - Military Red Banner Institute of the USSR Ministry of Defense) (1974-1994) - a higher military educational institution of the Armed Forces of the USSR intended for training officers with higher military-legal education for military prosecutors' offices and military tribunals, officers with higher military-philological education and political workers-special propagandists for the USSR Ministry of Defense, as well as retraining and advanced training of officers - employees of military justice bodies and military translators, conducting scientific research in the field of military legal and philological sciences.

On February 11, 1980, in accordance with the order of the USSR Minister of Defense, the Military Institute was renamed Military Red Banner Institute.

In 1994, the Military Institute ceased to exist, its faculties were transferred to the newly created Military Academy of Economics, Finance and Law.

Philological direction

In the 70-80s. Scientists from law departments have developed a number of scientific problems in criminal law, criminal procedure, criminology, and international law. During this period, prominent legal scholars, doctors of legal sciences, professors N.I. Kuznetsov, V.G. Strekozov, A.A. Ter-Akopov, Kh.M. Akhmetshin, F.S. Brazhnik, E. worked at the Military Institute. V. Prokopovich,

Some time ago, only men were accepted for military service. However, a different system of higher education has now emerged. Many schools and academies have opened their doors to girls who want to find themselves in the military field. About what specialties you can get, where to do it, and how to enroll in such a university? Read in the article.

Professions

There are several professions related to military affairs. What kind of education can a girl get?

• The military doctor is the most important direction. After all, qualified help from doctors is constantly needed. Especially when serving in remote areas.
• Economist and engineer are professions that involve working at headquarters, and not participating in hostilities.

• The telephone operator receives all calls and also forwards faxes.
• Technical specialties for girls are also very important. These include professions such as mechanic, operator, and foreman.
• Military education for girls also includes the following areas: meteorology and cartography.

Doctor

This profession is in great demand at all times. Many military universities in Russia train doctors for girls. Their responsibilities are to monitor the well-being of soldiers and eliminate all factors that may affect their level of health.

In armed conflicts, female doctors should help the wounded. The main task is to organize the work of the medical service and provide qualified assistance in a timely manner.

Communications installer

The girls who received this profession are specialists in the field of information technology. They can install grounding bars, as well as install cable reels and unwind wires. The difficulty is that it is necessary to work in any weather, often in mines and wells.

Engineer

The military trains girls for engineers who not only design, but also maintain equipment. Responsibilities include repairing ammunition and removing various malfunctions. It is important to have good computer skills and constantly improve your skills in order to work with control systems.

Pilot

One of the most popular professions for girls is the specialty of a military pilot. You can control a reconnaissance plane, bomber, fighter or helicopter.

One of the disadvantages is frequent business trips. In wartime, the profession can be dangerous. It is constantly associated with overload and emotional stress.

Translator

The specialty of military translator is in great demand. Universities for girls prepare professionals. It is necessary to have a perfect command of a foreign language and be able to translate documents and instructions.

The job is not for the faint of heart, as you will often have to travel to hot spots. Be sure to have such character qualities as patience, resistance to stress and endurance.

Journalist

Military universities provide girls with the opportunity to become a military journalist. To do this, you need to know Russian and foreign languages ​​well. The specialist’s job is to collect, then analyze, and then publish various information about military equipment and innovations. In addition, you have to travel to places of hostilities to report. We need to work very quickly. Most often, there is not enough reliable information, so it is necessary to collect it bit by bit from different sources. The main requirement for military journalists is to work objectively and assess the situation, regardless of personal beliefs.

Correspondent

A war correspondent is a profession that is directly related to journalistic activities. It is necessary to be aware of all military events that occur both in the state and in foreign countries. Such a specialist must have good diction, high resistance to stress, and communication skills. In addition, it is necessary to know foreign languages. The profession of a war correspondent implies that a specialist will often go on business trips to combat zones.

Psychologist

Military psychologist is a very important profession. The specialist needs to know the situation in the regiment (company), the characteristics of the service, and the personal qualities of the soldiers. The main task is to strengthen discipline, resolve psychological problems and conflicts, and provide assistance. Military universities for girls prepare professionals who have public speaking skills, know how to work in a group, and are not afraid to speak in front of a large number of people.

Specialized military institutes

You can get it at various educational institutions. Some of them are subordinate to the Ministry of Defense. They are called specialized. It’s much more difficult to get into them than into regular universities or colleges, because the requirements here are stricter. However, some universities that are not specialized have departments in the corresponding field. So, here is a list of military universities for girls:

• The Higher Military Command School, which is located in the Russian capital, provides training in equipment repair, maintenance, and personnel management.
• Military translators, sociologists and lawyers, as well as specialists in other professions, are trained at the Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
• Various engineers graduate from the Military Technical University of the Federal Service for Special Construction of the Russian Federation.
• The Mozhaisky Academy also trains highly qualified engineers who can work in different directions.

You can connect your life with the armed forces by enrolling in Novosibirsk military universities for girls. Employees of the Russian FSB are also trained here.

State universities

Let's consider state universities:

• There are more than 40 faculties. Some of them offer military specialties.
• The State University of Land Management trains highly qualified military personnel. During their studies, students undergo internships at various bases and military units.

Of course, these are not all universities where you can get a good education. Military for girls is very popular. These include the VUNTs of the Navy, the Academy of Communications and other educational institutions.

Requirements

There are a number of requirements, only if they are met can a girl receive a military education.

1. Health is the most significant factor. There should be no complaints of any kind. Girls, like boys, must undergo a medical examination.
2. Sports skills. Endurance, strength, dexterity - these are the qualities that all people who want to build a career in the military field must have.

How to proceed?

To become a student at a military university, you must go through a serious selection process. First, you need to pass the Unified State Exam in two compulsory subjects: Russian language and mathematics. Other entrance tests depend on the direction. For example, in order to enter military universities for girls to become doctors, you must pass chemistry or biology. Engineers take exams in physics, translators take exams in foreign languages, as well as social studies or history.

It is not enough to do well in exams. It is important to pass other entrance tests. For example, you need to fulfill sports standards, since admission to military universities for girls in any specialty implies good physical preparation. After this, you must undergo psychological testing. It tests the level of motivation, resistance to stress and other personal qualities. Of course, everyone undergoes a medical examination. After all, there should be no complaints about the state of health.

Advantages

The advantages include:

• Salary is above average. It all depends on the specific direction. However, in any case, the salary will be quite high.
• Opportunity for career growth. Military education for girls implies that a female employee can advance in rank and occupy a higher position.
• Simple conditions for advanced training.
• Social guarantees. As a rule, military personnel have the right to receive medical care, for example, out of turn. In addition, there is the opportunity to obtain service housing.

Flaws

Military education for girls has recently become more popular. Before entering a university or college, you need to familiarize yourself not only with the positive aspects of such a profession, but also with the negative ones.

• The life of an employee is constantly in danger. You can be taken anywhere, even if you are a girl, and peacetime is not always the case at your duty station.
• Professions related to military affairs involve a lot of movement. You may be assigned to duty away from your family and relatives.
• Constant stress, both moral and physical. It is necessary not only to be strong and be able, for example, to run fast, but also to have a stable character, patience and endurance.
• Career growth means that a lot of responsibility will fall on your shoulders. The higher the position, the stronger the sense of duty.
• The schedule is most often irregular. Working extra hours and missing days off is common for military personnel.