RUDN Rector Oleg Yastrebov meets the Ambassador of Syria to Russia

RUDN Rector Oleg Yastrebov meets the Ambassador of Syria to Russia

July 16, Oleg Yastrebov, RUDN University Rector and Riad Haddad, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia held talks. During the meeting, they discussed the study of Syrian students at RUDN University and validation of Russian diplomas. RUDN University Rector assured the meeting participants that the issue of diploma validation would be resolved in the near future.

The Ambassador congratulated Oleg Yastrebov on his appointment to the high and responsible post of Rector of a leading Russian university and expressed hope for the continuation and development of the established good relations between the Syrian Embassy and RUDN University.

“Continuity in cooperation will remain unchanged and the good, friendly relations between RUDN University and the Embassy will only develop,” said Oleg Yastrebov.

For reference

Syrian students have been studying at RUDN University since the establishment of the university in 1960. During 61 years, RUDN University has trained 941 specialists for Syria.

In the 2020/21 academic year, 109 Syrian citizens joined bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate and residency programs.

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