The 4 independent college counselors serving Moscow are Maria Markus, Marina Rosliakova, Pavel Shchedrovitsky, and Maria Guryeva. The table compares them at a glance, and each profile below adds who the counselor is best for and who should look elsewhere.
Independent college counselors in Moscow: compared
| Counselor | Focus | Pricing | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Markus | College admissions, international students… | Not published | English, Russian |
| Marina Rosliakova | Bachelor's and Master's admissions | Consultation RUB 15,000 (up to 90 min) | Russian, English |
| Pavel Shchedrovitsky | Admissions strategy, profile building, essays… | Not published | Russian, English, Spanish |
| Maria Guryeva | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Counselor profiles
Maria Markus, Markus Education Int.
- Best for: Russian-speaking families in Moscow or abroad who want a US-based IECA counselor for US colleges or boarding schools, online or in person
- Not the right fit if: Families wanting a counselor based in Russia: she is in Stamford, CT. Pricing is not published
- Focus: College admissions, international students, K-12 and boarding school admissions, transfer students
- Services: College and university admission; boarding school admission; test preparation; academic coaching; 30-minute intro meetings via Calendly
- Starts at: K-12 and college
- Pricing: Not published
- Languages: English, Russian
- Credentials: IECA member (IECA directory lists her as a Russian speaker); site claims over twenty years helping students. Degrees and other memberships not listed.
Visit Markus Education Int.'s website
Marina Rosliakova, Independent Educational Consultant
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- Best for: Russian-speaking families looking for an independent consultant who does not promote partner universities and selects programs based on the student's profile, goals and budget
- Not the right fit if: Families wanting a US-only specialist: she covers the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia
- Focus: Bachelor's and Master's admissions (US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia); university and program selection; scholarship strategy; application support and mentorship
- Services: Individual online consultation with written report; full application support; mentorship; university and program selection; summer program planning
- Starts at: High school and graduate
- Pricing: Consultation RUB 15,000 (up to 90 min); full application support RUB 150,000 to RUB 600,000 depending on scope
- Languages: Russian, English
- Credentials: More than 10 years of experience in international education; former Head of Admissions at a major education agency; currently enrolled in UC Irvine's Educational Consultant Program. No professional-body membership.
Visit Independent Educational Consultant's website
Pavel Shchedrovitsky, Pavel Shchedrovitsky (independent college admissions consultant and adolescent development mentor)
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- Best for: Russian-, English- and Spanish-speaking families with teenagers aged 12 to 18 who want long-range mentoring and strategy for US and global top universities
- Focus: Admissions strategy, profile building, essays, scholarships and funding, career and major selection, adolescent development mentoring
- Services: Ability and motivation assessment; university selection; application strategy; essays; scholarships; college visits; free 2.5-hour webinar
- Starts at: Ages 12 to 18
- Pricing: Not published
- Languages: Russian, English, Spanish
- Credentials: Harvard Ed.M.; NACAC member (self-reported); as of 2026 more than eight years guiding students; 58 admits, 30 with full or near-full funding (self-reported).
Maria Guryeva, StudyAmerica
- Services: College admissions advising
- Credentials: NACAC IEC directory member