Congratulations from the Rector of RUDN University Oleg Yastrebov on the Day of Russia!
Dear colleagues, friends!
I congratulate you on the Day of Russia! This holiday is a symbol of the unity of our large multinational country! Every citizen, regardless of their nationality, religion, wants to see Russia as a strong and prosperous state.
Today we remember our centuries-old history, our victories, traditions, great scientific discoveries, cultural heritage. Each of us is involved in the development of the country. We educate and educate the younger generation, we shape the future of Russia.
RUDN University is proud that more than 200,000 graduates work in 170 countries around the world. During their studies, they got acquainted with our country, learned the Russian language. Our graduates are ambassadors of Russian culture and education!
I would like to thank everyone who works for the good of our Motherland, protects its borders, promotes science and culture and carefully preserves national traditions for future generations.
The International Youth Festival (IYF-2026) was held in Yekaterinburg. For all seven days, RUDN University's stand operated there — a compact model of university life featuring a dorm room, a coworking space, a "kitchen," and multimedia installations. Guests from various countries didn't just learn about Russia's most international university — they tasted a slice of student life firsthand.
What are students from African countries coming to study at RUDN University like? Why did they choose a Russian education, and what do they want to learn? How do they adapt to life in a new, unfamiliar country? What do the Russian language and culture mean to them? For the third Russia-Africa Summit, RUDN University has compiled a portrait of a typical African student and shared their experiences during their studies.
A themed train dedicated to the 65th anniversary of RUDN University has been launched in the Moscow Metro! For six months, the train will run along the Sokolnicheskaya Line.