The total cost for an MBBS in Russia generally ranges from ₹20 lakhs to ₹40 lakhs (USD $24,000 - $48,000) for the entire six-year program, covering tuition, hostel, and living expenses, with annual costs varying significantly by university, from roughly ₹2.5 lakhs to ₹8 lakhs per year, depending on the institution and city. Key factors influencing cost include tuition (₹2.5-₹7 lakhs/year), hostel fees (₹50k-₹1.5 lakhs/year), and personal living expenses (₹1.5-₹3 lakhs/year). 

Yes, an MBBS from Russia is valid in India, but only if the university is recognized by India's National Medical Commission (NMC), and the graduate must pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or the upcoming National Exit Test (NExT) and complete a compulsory one-year internship in India to legally practice medicine. The degree itself is accepted, but the screening exams and internship are crucial steps for licensure in India. 

Yes, NEET is mandatory for Indian students to pursue MBBS in Russia if they plan to practice medicine in India, as the National Medical Commission (NMC) requires NEET qualification for licensing exams (FMGE/NEXT) in India, regardless of where the degree is obtained. While some agents might claim otherwise, you won't be eligible to practice in India without NEET, though you could practice in other countries. 

After MBBS in Russia, you can pursue postgraduate studies (Residency/MD/MS) in Russia or abroad for specialization, join hospitals as a General Physician, enter research/academia, or explore diverse fields like hospital management, medical writing, or health tech, with licensing exams (like FMGE for India) needed to practice in your home country.