Comparing Physics PhD Programs in Russia and the US

[Alexhu]

As we all know, Russia has many world renowned professors in theoretical physics. The research atmosphere is very different in Russia from the US. I am not familiar with the graduate schools in Russia or the US. Which is a better choice?

 

[jedishrfu]

Welcome to PF!

My guess would be the US but in the interests of full disclosure I need to say I live in the US and may be biased.

However, you must decide if your English or your Russian for reading, writing and speaking as that will have a major impact in how well you'll learn.

 

[rootone]

There are respectable options in Europe as well!

 

[ZapperZ]

As we all know, Russia has many world renowned professors in theoretical physics. The research atmosphere is very different in Russia from the US. I am not familiar with the graduate schools in Russia or the US. Which is a better choice?

I'm puzzled. If you are not familiar with the graduate programs in Russia or the US, then how do you know that the "research atmosphere" is "very different"?

Zz.