Students from different countries of the world start the Fountain of the Russian University of Peoples' Friendship
A touching symbol of the ceremony was RUDN University paper boats sailed by dozens of students from Russia, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and Arab countries as symbols of success, dreams, wishes of happiness to the world. The program of the event was continued by a dance flashmob under umbrellas - even the rain did not scare the students!
The fountain complex is a gift of the Moscow Government to the University, the opening ceremony was held in 2001. The grandiose two-level composition impresses at first sight. From the bottom of the first level, vertical "geysers" rise, while the upper part is a pool with a smooth water surface with the area of 2,500 sq.m.
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.