2024 Minzu University of China Russian Language and Literature Postgraduate Entrance Examination Difficulty Analysis and Exam Preparation Guidance

1. On the selection of schools and majors for postgraduate entrance examinations

I wanted to continue my studies in Russian, so I didn't choose to go to graduate school in an interdisciplinary program. When it comes to choosing a school, my criteria are to aim high and do what I can. That is to say, if the undergraduate is 211, you will sprint to a 985, and the examination questions of Minzu University of China are relatively easy among the 985 universities, so you can select several target universities, and then screen out the most ideal one based on information such as geographical location, professional strength, test question type, difficulty, enrollment ratio, and enrollment in previous years, and start to prepare.

Taking the Russian language major of Minzu University of China as an example, the number of places to be recruited from 2021 to 2023 is 5, 5, and 6 respectively, of which 2-3 are exempted. The cut-off scores for admission are 386, 403, and 376 respectively. Generally speaking, it is not difficult, and the number of applicants in previous years was more than a dozen, but this year, the number of applicants has increased significantly, and the situation of more wolves and less meat has appeared. However, the Minzu University of China is home to a large number of famous teachers and has a superior geographical location, including the Haidian campus, which is adjacent to the National Library, very close to the National People's University and other famous universities, and also has the conditions for learning Central Asian languages, so it is worth a fight for students who love Russian and are interested in Central Asian countries and the construction of the Silk Road. Moreover, after choosing the University of China, it is more advantageous to find a job or continue to study for a doctorate.

2. Preliminary examination review experience

The examination subjects are: 101 Ideological and Political Theory; 201 English (I); 628 Russian Basics; 832 Societies and Cultures of Russia and Central Asia.

The important thing is that you must memorize and practice more English compositions, memorize the templates of major political questions, and improve your writing speed.

The 628 basic Russian question type is 30 points for six short-answer questions, 70 points for two Russian-Chinese translations, and 50 points for one essay. It mainly examines grammar, vocabulary, translation and writing skills. Bibliography: Russian for Universities (Oriental) 5-7 volumes, 8 questions on Russian language.

The 832 Russian and Central Asian Social and Cultural Questions are 50 points for 10 noun explanation questions, 3 short answer questions for 3 questions, and 70 points for essay 2 questions, which require understanding and mastering the Russian political system, ethnicity, religion, education, festivals, traditions, customs, etc. It is recommended to refer to Dai Guiju's "Russian History", "Russian Geography", "Russian Culture" or other books about Russia's national conditions. The advantage of the University is that the question type is simple and fixed, there are no grammar multiple-choice questions, and the questions are decent.

After clarifying the content of the exam, everyone should make a study plan according to their actual situation. I belong to the group of people who have a long front. From March to April, I used Chinese to pass through a three-piece set of Russia, and had a general understanding of national conditions. From April to September, the basic Russian language and Russian and Central Asian society and culture will be carried out simultaneously, and the knowledge points in the text version will be sorted out according to the question type test center. When perusing basic Russian volumes 5-7, pay attention to the fact that each unit is an essay topic, and it is necessary to accumulate and summarize the existing composition writing methods from the texts (it is also useful to organize and retain the Russian language test). In the after-class exercises, the test points such as word inflection, prefix meaning, word meaning discrimination, near antonyms, and idiom analysis are summarized. As for translation exercises, you can refer to the special 8 translation questions and the news feed on the Russian official account.

Nowadays we can find a huge amount of information, the key is to practice in a down-to-earth and tireless way, pay attention to take good notes, rather than translating it yourself and everything will be fine. After mastering 5-7 volumes of university Russian, it is no problem to achieve a score of 130+ in basic Russian. The second major course is all short-answer essay questions, involving a wide range of content, and you should prepare your own answer discourse in the form of noun explanation according to the sub-modules of politics, economics, literature, geography, history, painting, festivals, customs, etc. It has a high chance of taking exams in Chinese, painting, festivals, etc. It is not necessary to choose words and sentences in a discourse that is difficult or ambitious, but it must be written correctly and expressed correctly, especially paying attention to past questions.

The last two essay questions, the first of which is answered in Russian, are generally about the understanding of a certain type of Russian culture and are no less than 15 sentences. The second question is answered in Chinese and deals with the general situation of Central Asia or the relationship between China and Central Asian countries. If you prepare well for these two questions, you can get almost a full score. The amount of work during this period is very large, and it is necessary to refine the specific work to be completed each month and each day. At the same time, you should take politics and English into account, and keep learning at a frequency of two or three times a week. From September to November, a rolling review will be carried out to supplement and improve the answering skills of knowledge points. In the last month, English essays, political questions, and notes in professional courses should be memorized, especially in professional courses, to the extent that there are ready-made answers in the mind for any important point. Only when we have prepared a sea can we calmly take a ladle of water from it. If you don't have enough time to prepare, you can skip some processes and prepare the answer template directly according to the question type.

Anxiety and self-doubt may arise during the preparation process, so you can search for the beautiful scenery of the target institution, make some beautiful fantasies, and constantly motivate yourself. In addition, in a highly stressful learning atmosphere, it is easy to magnify some unexpected situations, regard difficulties that are not worth mentioning as insurmountable mountains, and give yourself a retreat order. I would like to say that this is not necessary, at that time, the whole examination room coughed one after another, and many students "had to cough out their lungs", but it did not affect them in the slightest to answer the questions and write like a god. So don't underestimate your willpower and ability, and don't overestimate difficulties and setbacks.

3. Preparation for the retest

Last year's re-examination line was 376 points, and 1 of the 5 people in the re-examination were brushed. Another 1 person in the recruitment plan plus 2 people in the promotion and exemption, a total of 7 people.

In previous years, the re-examination was in the form of a comprehensive interview, and there was no written test and no English test. 20 minutes per person, all-Russian self-introduction plus free Q&A, self-introduction does not count towards the time. The free Q&A is not difficult, but it covers a wide range of topics, including everyday conversations, professional knowledge, and the situation in Central Asia. Last year, a new + 10-minute Russian-Chinese paragraph translation (oral answer) was added, which is equivalent to the difficulty of the eighth major. Unlike other schools, the Congress focused on asking questions about Central Asia. Therefore, the months between the first and second exams must not be decadent and playful, practice Russian pronunciation for at least 1-2 hours a day, maintain a sense of language, and pay attention to current affairs and politics. Just express your opinion boldly during the retest.

Finally, I hope that the younger students will be down-to-earth, have a beginning and an end, and since they have set a goal, they must run towards it regardless of everything. I wish everyone a good fortune this year!

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