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Life in RUDN
28 Dec 2020
“Diplomats are the eyes, ears, and voice of the country, and they can influence important political decisions”: a student from RUDN builds his career in the diplomacy of the largest island state

Alfachreza Azure was born in Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world. The island country needs representatives who can competently create its image in the international arena. Reza shares the specifics of working as a diplomat.

Life in RUDN
23 Dec 2020
Knowledge of three languages and UEFA games: how to become a sports journalist, a life hack from RUDN student Mariely Mendoza

The position of sports columnist is usually a purely male prerogative. But the student of RUDN University Mariely Mendoza, who came from Venezuela, managed to debunk this myth. To do this, she had to learn Russian from scratch, thoroughly study sports analytics and understand the genre laws of writing reports and news. In this interview, Mariely talks about her personal records.

Life in RUDN
21 Dec 2020
“Architecture chose me”: how a student from RUDN found himself in art

“I don’t think people can be taught architecture. — the famous Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid used to say, — you can only inspire them”. These words echo in the heart of RUDN student Ali Hikmat Shamsaldin, who considers Hadid his “godmother” in the profession.

Life in RUDN
21 Dec 2020
They showed a smile: rewarding RUDN University medical volunteers

Dozens of sleepless shifts and saved lives are hidden behind the smiles of volunteers. They admit that it was not easy, but the doctor’s duty did not allow staying on the sidelines. Who are they, those whose face was hidden behind a mask, respirators and plastic glasses?

Life in RUDN
16 Dec 2020
What is the daughter of an Ecuadorian police officer studying in Moscow?

The second year of the master’s degree at RUDN Law Institute — Angelica Sandoval’s choice of major was certainly influenced by her father. He is a police officer, and as a child the girl listened to stories about the search for criminals, ambushes, chases and shootings. The key word is “the girl”, so despite father’s influence, the decision to study criminology looks a little bit extravagant. Especially when the training takes place literally on the other side of the world, in Russia. Although, if you look at it, everything turns out logical: childhood dreams, life goals — in RUDN Angelica managed to find everything she wanted.

Life in RUDN
04 Dec 2020
They came from Palestine, citizenship - Jordan, but when asked where they are from, they answer - from RUDN

If you’re searching for an example of “sibling goals”, look at Rima and Mohammed Lafi. Rima is a year younger, but you can’t feel the age gap, because they’re doing the same course at the Institute of Medicine at RUDN University; they speak synchronously and tell the same jokes. “We’ve just been together for a long time, and everyone thinks we’re twins”, Rima laughs.

Life in RUDN
26 Nov 2020
“At school I was naive to believe that a doctor could know everything and make a diagnosis in all cases,” says Olga Primak, excellent student of the Medical Institute

5 years of excellent studies to be a doctor, speaking at conferences on neuroinformatics, helping the elderly, teaching biology to schoolchildren. At the same time, doing dancing, athletics, writing poetry ... and staying in love with medicine. Read about life hacks, cardiology and the first patients in Olga Primak’s interview before RUDN University A-student assembly.

Life in RUDN
24 Nov 2020
“Do not confuse relaxation with laziness,” says Kristina Demarchek, RUDN University student

Kristina Demarchek, a student at RUDN Academy of Engineering, is a combination of creativity and technical mindset. Read about architecture, five years of excellent studies and the most difficult architectural tasks in an interview with Kristina.

Life in RUDN
19 Nov 2020
Our shared dream is to travel

Mikhail and Alexandra met in their first year at a lecture in philosophy. During 6 years at RUDN University, they managed to complete “International Relations” program and build the Chernyaev family. November 25, they will have twice more chances to win a car at the RUDN University A — students assembly.

Life in RUDN
18 Nov 2020
“There are few good neurosurgeons in the world. In Ghana, there are 5-7 of them. I want to become one of them ", says Kpevu Michel Mavugno, excellent student of RUDN Medical Institute

Kpevu Michel Mavugno from Ghana has been an A — student for 5 years. Michel and I talked about adaptation to Moscow, the mission of the doctor and the strength of mind on the eve of RUDN University A — Students Meeting.

Life in RUDN
12 Nov 2020
“Why get down to business if you can't do it well,” says Kheda Akhaeva, excellent student of RUDN University

RUDN University A — students’ meeting will take place. Kheda Akhaeva has been getting excellent grades at the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​for 10 semesters majoring in “Psychological and pedagogical foundations of organizational and management activities.” Read how to prioritize correctly, how to be an excellent student and how to provide equal conditions for students with disabilities in Kheda’s interview.

Life in RUDN
11 Nov 2020
“It is important for a lawyer to be charismatic, with a sense of humor and even cunning,” says Alan Baker, Master student of Law at RUDN University from Georgia

Do you think that the success of a lawyer depends only on the knowledge of laws? It doesn’t. A sense of humor, tenacity, charisma, and even cunningness is what a law student must have to be successful. Alan Baker, Master student of the International Law Department of RUDN Law Institute, is sure of this. Read about individuality in profession, what success is and why lawyers are needed in an interview with 10-semester A-student Alan Baker from Georgia.