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19 Jul 2021
RUDN and Roszapovedcenter sign a cooperation agreement

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia and the Federal Reserve Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia signed a cooperation agreement. The partnership is aimed at achieving the indicators, objectives and results of the federal project “Conservation of biological diversity and development of ecological tourism” of the national project “Ecology”, including creating a staff training system for the protected areas of the Russian Federation.

Science
16 Jul 2021
A RUDN University Scientist Suggested a Simple and Efficient Model to Describe Spectral Properties of Dense Plasma

A scientist from RUDN University suggested a new physical model to describe the optical properties of dense plasma. The model was tested on available experimental data and does not require complex calculations.

Life in RUDN
12 Jul 2021
“I moved to Moscow with no money, so I opened a business” — Anastasia Fayzulenova, student of RUDN University’ 2013

At the age of 18, Anastasia founded the Casablanca dance school, where she attracted an investment of 42 million rubles. Now 26, she has created a health management service called Checkme. In 2021, she was nominated for the “30 Most Promising Russians Under 30” ranking according to Forbes in the “Entrepreneurs” category. Read her interview to know how to run a business and achieve success, what tests entrepreneurs go through and about self-development.

Science
05 Jul 2021
RUDN professor clarified benefits of Mg supplementation in pregnancy and hormonal disorders

RUDN University professor and her colleagues from France proved that higher intake of magnesium and vitamin B6 helps to cope with the consequences of magnesium deficiency during pregnancy and in hormone-related conditions in women. Within four weeks, the painful symptoms become less severe, the quality of life improves, and the risks of miscarriage are reduced. The results of the study are published in Scientific Reports.

Science
30 Jun 2021
RUDN mathematician boosted domain decomposition method for asynchronous parallel computing

RUDN University mathematician and his colleagues from France and Hungary developed an algorithm for parallel computing, which allows solving applied problems, such as electrodynamics or hydrodynamics. The gain in time is up to 50%. The results are published in the Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics.

Science
24 Jun 2021
Deep-Rooted Plants Help Slow Down Climate Change, Says a Soil Scientist from RUDN University

A soil scientist from RUDN University found out that plants with deep root systems promote the storage of organic carbon in the soil. This, in turn, can help reduce the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.

Life in RUDN
21 Jun 2021
Lingua slam 2021: everything is clear

From 12 to 18 June 2021, the second international online battle “Lingua SLAM” between Ph.D. students and students was held at the Institute of Foreign Languages of the RUDN University.

Alumni
18 Jun 2021
“I learned Turkish from TV series and films” — Gidayat Aliyev, student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Gidayat Aliyev from Azerbaijan, a graduate student of “International Relations”, tells about knowledge of six languages, acquaintance with politicians and grandiose plans.

Education
17 Jun 2021
Kaspersky Lab and RUDN University: it is important to study information security and develop cooperation with African countries

May 27, 2021, Evgeniy Kaspersky, founder of Kaspersky Lab and Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the field of science, technology and education.

Alumni
16 Jun 2021
Ecotourism is not about “getting hurt in a tent and returning to civilization”

How can eco-hotels develop the region? Why is glamping expensive? How to turn a Bachelor’s final work into expert experience? Find answers in an interview with Sanda Chebotaru, who is finishing her master’s degree in Tourism, is an excellent student and has already classified 100 tourist sites.

About RUDN
16 Jun 2021
RUDN University becomes the best Russian university in the ARWU subject ranking in "Agriculture" and goes 100 positions up in "Mathematics"

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia has become the best among Russian universities in the international ARWU (Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects) ranking in Agriculture. RUDN University entered this ranking for the first time and immediately found itself among 201-300 best. The university also shot up 100 positions in Mathematics.

Science
15 Jun 2021
Heavy Metals Make Soil Enzymes 3 Times Weaker, Says a Soil Scientist from RUDN University

Heavy metals suppress enzyme activity in the soil by 3-3.5 times and have especially prominent effect on the enzymes that support carbon and sulfur circulation. This was discovered by a soil scientist from RUDN together with his colleagues from Chile, Germany, the UK and Venezuela. The data obtained by the team can lead to more efficient use and fertilization of agricultural lands.