RUDN University journals «Vestnik RUDN» entered TOP-100 best Russian scientific journals
The journals were assessed according to more than 30 criteria depending on thematic relevance in the world research community.
Two RUDN journals are among TOP-100:
«RUDN Vestnik. Series: Agronomy and animal industries» (Chief editor V.Plyuschikov)
«RUDN Vestnik. Series: Political science» (Chief editor Yu.Pochta)
The contest is aimed at supporting scientific journals to help them enter international scientometric databases.
On October 7–10, 2024 RUDN University Space Week traditionally took place. This event was dedicated to the World Space Week, which is celebrated annually in accordance with the UN General Assembly Resolution 54/68 (December 6, 1999) from October 4 to 10 to commemorate the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik-1 on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967 – the fundamental international treaty in the field of international space law.
A RUDN agrotechnologist has identified wheat genotypes that are resistant to a dangerous fungal pathogen that infects plants even before the snow melts and reduces yields.
RUDN University engineers have calculated the parameters of a system that can prevent lunar power plants from overheating. These developments will be needed when planning for long-term lunar missions and colonizing the satellite.