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The trip of Mohammed to Russia is a part of his dream of becoming a diplomat. The young man studied international relations for 4 years, and after that he decided to change the track and broaden his horizons. This year he is graduating from RUDN University master’s program “Arts and Humanities”. Read the 7 years’ story and plans for the future in an interview.

RUDN chemists have proposed catalysts for the production of propylene and ethylene. The new catalyst is based on minerals and makes synthesis cheaper, more efficient and more convenient.

10 students from the Punjab University (Pakistan) came to the summer school of RUDN University. For three weeks, they will study Russian and ecology, as well as tour Moscow and visit museums.

Victoria Gudkova is a 4th year student at the Institute of Physical Research and Technology of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. Read about love for physics and Pasternak, gratitude to her grandmother, grandfather and mentors.

July 28, RUDN Rector Oleg Yastrebov met with a delegation from Tidar University (Indonesia) and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Russia.

Chemists from Russia and the USA have created a protocol for the synthesis of potential anti-cancer drugs. It allows obtaining promising compounds “in one pot” — that is, by mixing all the reagents in a single reaction.

The RUDN biologist named the main driving factor that determines the activity of soil microorganisms in different ecosystems. The results will help to better understand the processes that occur and will occur due to climate change.

August 2, Oleg Yastrebov, RUDN Rector held a traditional meeting with international students. 167 participants were online, 23 came in person, managing to discuss more than 50 issues. Read the answers to the most important ones.

RUDN University physician together with colleagues from Kazakhstan conducted the first study in Kazakhstan onthe standard of living on parameters related to physical and psychological health. Among other things, thestudy showed the three most harmful professions for psychological health.

The RUDN University scientist compared the performance of several algorithms for solving optimal control problems that arise everywhere, from economics to cosmonautics.

From July 20 to 22, 2022, the 3rd International conference Smart and Sustainable Cities was held on the basis of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Ecosystem (RUDN), concerning advanced technologies for sustainable development of urban green infrastructure.. For the third time, the conference has become an open discussion platform that unites not only the research community, but also municipal services, environmental protection agencies and organizations working in the field of urban management and landscaping.

Why do people read Viktor Pelevin in China? Who are the New Historicists and what is their theory about? How can an author create new frontiers for a story? Read an interview with Tian Yang, graduate of RUDN Philological faculty.