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Alumni
27 May 2021
“China is all about technology, wisdom and culture” — Alexandra Lavrushina, graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of RUDN University

Alexandra is a sociologist and Sinologist. She tells us the secrets of learning Chinese, breaks down stereotypes about the Chinese keyboard and shares what she learned after living in China for several years.

Life in RUDN
24 May 2021
50 countries — one ticket: RUDN University send guests of the “Planet South-West” festival on a journey

Once a year, RUDN Airlines give you the opportunity to visit dozens of countries in a few hours. No visa and luggage — take only the most necessary things: a student card and good mood. RUDN University students from 50 countries introduced the guests of the “Planet South-West” festival to their cultures and traditions.

Life in RUDN
24 May 2021
“In Moscow, students are serious people, and in Georgia, young people are more fun” — Anna Khotivrishvili, postgraduate student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Anna was born and raised in Tbilisi in the area of ​​sulfur baths, once visited by Alexander Pushkin and Mikhail Lermontov. Read in the interview about international relations, why they are important and how not to give up with closed borders — in an.

Science
21 May 2021
A RUDN University Biologist Described How a Harmless Bacterium Turns into a Phytopathogen

A researcher from RUDN University suggested that Xanthomonas bacteria that are harmful to plants might have developed from a nonpathogenic related species by receiving virulence genes from other species of bacteria.

Life in RUDN
20 May 2021
“Delicious chemistry”: how a PhD student from RUDN learned to use his chemistry skills in cooking dishes

What sets chemistry apart from other natural sciences is the ability to get creative and find amazing solutions to long known problems.

Science
19 May 2021
RUDN University Physicists Described a New Type of Amorphous Solid Bodies

Many substances with different chemical and physical properties, from diamonds to graphite, are made up of carbon atoms. Amorphous forms of solid carbon do not have a fixed crystal structure and consist of structural units—nanosized graphene particles. A team of physicists from RUDN University studied the structure of amorphous carbon and suggested classifying it as a separate type of amorphous solid bodies: a molecular amorphic with enforced fragmentation.

Life in RUDN
18 May 2021
A charming fairy from China — about film translations, language aesthetics and crepes

The film industry has surrounded us since the 19th century and is becoming more and more popular every year. Have you ever thought how to translate the names of foreign films? Tang Jiazheng (Faculty of Philology, China) talks about filmonyms (names of films) and strategies for translating from Chinese into Russian.

Life in RUDN
17 May 2021
“Attitude to age abroad is totally different. There, you can see gorgeous women driving sporty convertibles — they are not so young but they are not ashamed of their wrinkles.” — Nina Krasnoshapka, student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Nina Krasnoshapka is a professional actress. At the age of 30, she entered RUDN University to study arts and humanities. Nina actively fights against ageism and does projects for the interaction of people of different generations. Read her interview to learn why professional skills are more important than personal ones and how to teach people not to label people for age.

Science
27 Apr 2021
Vocabulary Size Affects One’s Ability to Differentiate Between Vowels in a Foreign Language, Say Linguists from RUDN University

A team of linguists from RUDN University established that a person’s ability to accurately differentiate between vowel sounds of a foreign language correlates with the size of their vocabulary in said language.

About RUDN
23 Apr 2021
RUDN University in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021

THE University Impact Rankings analyzes the impact of higher education on the development of society and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Career
23 Apr 2021
RUDN President Vladimir Filippov awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland, III degree

By the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland, III degree, for merits in scientific and pedagogical activities, training of qualified specialists and long-term conscientious work.

Career
23 Apr 2021
RUDN President Vladimir Filippov awarded the Badge "For Cooperation" of the Russian Foreign Ministry

For active work with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen international cooperation and friendly relations between states through UNESCO, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the badge “For Cooperation” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.