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About RUDN
23 Mar 2023
RUDN returns the name of Patrice Lumumba

The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) again has the name of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who has become a symbol of the African peoples’ struggle for independence. This was announced on Thursday by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Life in RUDN
16 Mar 2023
“Instilling love for the Russian language and Russian culture is a great happiness for me,” — Milena Shcherbakova, Master student at the Russian Language Institute, RUDN University

Read an interview about the development of digital technologies, teaching and fulfilling dreams.

Science
16 Mar 2023
RUDN Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine is the winner of the Mega-grant of the Russian Science Foundation for 128 million rubles

RUDN University is one of the three winners in the country. The Scientific Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine of RUDN Institute of Medicine will become a clinical base for a 4-year project in the field of genetic research for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas.

International cooperation
16 Mar 2023
The President of RUDN University heads the Consortium of leading organizations for the implementation of the program “Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science”

On February 15, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia signed the Agreement on the Consortium of Universities and Scientific Organizations for the implementation of the program “Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science”. Vladimir Filippov, President of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission, was elected the head of the consortium.

Science
15 Mar 2023
The chemist RUDN created a catalyst for more efficient oxidation of cyclohexane

The chemist of RUDN together with colleagues from Iran and Spain created a catalyst based on palladium and nickel for the oxidation of cyclohesane in the production of adipic acid, which is used for the production of cleaning products, food dyes and other substances. The new catalyst made it possible to double the consumption of cyclohexane.

Life in RUDN
14 Mar 2023
“I want to dedicate my life to the development of education in my country” Mohammad Kazim Tabasomm, international student at RUDN University

Read an interview about the Eurasian Women’s Forum, a career in international relations and life in Afghanistan.

Alumni
10 Mar 2023
Student, Graduate, Prime minister: César Verduga Vélez, RUDN graduate from Ecuador

We are introducing interesting heroes of the university. César Verduga Vélez is a RUDN graduate’71 from Ecuador.

Science
10 Mar 2023
Intercultural communication in the context of global integration and the fourth industrial revolution

On February 28, 2023, invited lector Dương Thu Hằng (Head of Department of Vietnamese Literature, Faculty of Philology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam) gave lecture entitled “Intercultural communication in the context of global integration and the fourth industrial revolution” within the framework of academic and methodological online seminar of the Foreign Languages Department of the Agrarian and Technological Institute of RUDN University. The lecture was held online via Microsoft Teams. Languages — the Vietnamese language, the English language & the Russian language.

Life in RUDN
08 Mar 2023
“I gave injections to a pygmy hedgehog,” Victoria Vernust, vet student at RUDN University

Read an interview about the love for bearded dragons, fencing, important skills of a veterinarian and difficult relationships with pet owners.

Education
06 Mar 2023
Dentists from RUDN University become the only participants from Russia at the Olympiad in Dubai

In February, RUDN dentists took part in the AEEDC Student competition 2023 in Dubai. Students from 8 countries: Bahrain, Georgia, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Russia and Singapore competed in professional skills.

Science
02 Mar 2023
RUDN University biologist has determined what determines the activity of soil microbes and how climate change affects

El biólogo de RUDN nombró el principal factor impulsor que determina la actividad de los microorganismos del suelo en diferentes ecosistemas. Los resultados ayudarán a comprender mejor los procesos que ocurren y ocurrirán debido al cambio climático.

Science
21 Feb 2023
Chemist Finds New Target For the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Consequences of High Blood Sugar

Chemists of the RUDN University and Moscow State University (MSU) have determined how the oxylipin profile in the brain changes with an increased glucose level. The results will help to create new drugs for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurodegenerative diseases that occur due to hyperglycemia.