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Life in RUDN
28 Dec 2020
“Diplomats are the eyes, ears, and voice of the country, and they can influence important political decisions”: a student from RUDN builds his career in the diplomacy of the largest island state

Alfachreza Azure was born in Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world. The island country needs representatives who can competently create its image in the international arena. Reza shares the specifics of working as a diplomat.

About RUDN
25 Dec 2020
RUDN University is in the Top 50 of the QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia 2021

RUDN University is on the 43rd place in the QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia 2021. Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia has shown the best results in the following categories: international students , student/faculty ratio, institution research collaboration and recruiter review.

Alumni
24 Dec 2020
“Tanzania is a peaceful country”, Bernard Ruteri (Tanzania), graduate of the RUDN University Hotel Business and Tourism Institute

“Children, don’t go for a walk in Africa,” wrote Korney Chukovsky, a famous children’s poet. Every Russian-speaker remembers this from childhood. But Bernard Ruteri, graduate of the RUDN University Institute of Hotel Business and Tourism from Tanzania, assures us not to be afraid. Bernard works for a travel agency, conducts tours for tourists in Zanzibar and takes them on safari. He is also saving up for a travel agent license and is going to open his own travel company.

International cooperation
24 Dec 2020
The first QS Subject Focus Summit “Languages and Migration in the Context of Globalization” held at RUDN University

December 15, on the basis of RUDN University, the first QS subject summit in the areas of “Modern Languages” and “Linguistics” started. The topic of the QS Subject Focus Summit is “Languages ​​and Migration in the Context of Globalization”.

Life in RUDN
23 Dec 2020
Knowledge of three languages and UEFA games: how to become a sports journalist, a life hack from RUDN student Mariely Mendoza

The position of sports columnist is usually a purely male prerogative. But the student of RUDN University Mariely Mendoza, who came from Venezuela, managed to debunk this myth. To do this, she had to learn Russian from scratch, thoroughly study sports analytics and understand the genre laws of writing reports and news. In this interview, Mariely talks about her personal records.

Science
23 Dec 2020
RUDN University chemists developed a method to synthesize compounds for the pharmaceutics

A team of chemists from RUDN University suggested a universal method to synthesize thienoindolizine derivatives. Because of their special properties, these substances can be used to manufacture antibacterial and antitumor drugs, as well as new materials for optoelectronics.

International cooperation
23 Dec 2020
First-hand: more than 1,000 schoolchildren of resource centers at the exhibition “Time to Study in Russia”

During the first hour of work, 1,000 schoolchildren from resource centers in Mongolia, Syria, Turkey, Bulgaria, Tajikistan, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan visited the online exhibition “Time to Study in Russia”. On December 17, the online opening of the exhibition took place at RUDN University site.

Alumni
22 Dec 2020
RUDN University graduate Olga Chebotar appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova

Olga Chebotar, graduate of the Department of Theory and History of International Relations, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been appointed the new Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova.

Life in RUDN
21 Dec 2020
“Architecture chose me”: how a student from RUDN found himself in art

“I don’t think people can be taught architecture. — the famous Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid used to say, — you can only inspire them”. These words echo in the heart of RUDN student Ali Hikmat Shamsaldin, who considers Hadid his “godmother” in the profession.

Life in RUDN
21 Dec 2020
They showed a smile: rewarding RUDN University medical volunteers

Dozens of sleepless shifts and saved lives are hidden behind the smiles of volunteers. They admit that it was not easy, but the doctor’s duty did not allow staying on the sidelines. Who are they, those whose face was hidden behind a mask, respirators and plastic glasses?

Science
18 Dec 2020
RUDN University physicist developed software solution to measure the black holes stability

Even if a black hole can be described with a mathematical model, it doesn’t mean it exists in reality. Some theoretical models are unstable: though they can be used to run mathematical calculations, from the point of view of physics they make no sense. A physicist from RUDN University developed an approach to finding such instability regions.

Career
17 Dec 2020
RUDN University professors awarded state awards of the Russian Federation

Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, presented certificates of honor of the President of the Russian Federation, Medal of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland of the 2nd degree, Order of Honor, Title of honor “Honored Health Worker of the Russian Federation” and “Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation” to the professors of RUDN University.