When you're a student or prospective applicant, checking a university's website is routine. For Orenburg State Agrarian University (orensau.ru), the domain itself checks out: it's been registered since 2004, matches the real institution, and has a clean history on blacklists and Google Safe Browsing. So is orensau.ru a scam? No—it's legitimately tied to the university.
But the real issue here isn't identity or reputation—it's security. This site does not use HTTPS encryption. That means any password, personal detail, or form submission you send could be intercepted in plain text. For a site that offers a student cabinet and teacher login, that's a significant risk. Most universities today encrypt their login pages, so this stands out as a gap.
If you're just browsing public information (admissions, contact details), you're likely fine. But avoid logging in or submitting any personal data on the main site until the university enables HTTPS. Look for a separate secure portal or check if they've moved to a different domain. Our advice: use caution and verify with the university directly if you need to access student services.