Russia and Africa: Heritage of the Past, Opportunities of the Present, Prospects for the Future. In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Patrice Lumumba
The purpose of the conference was to analyze the best practices of cooperation between African countries and Russia, highlight key achievements, problems and prospects of partnership, and create a platform for dialogue and exchange of experience.
The conference focused on key areas of historical, economic, political, cultural, and scientific collaboration, addressing both longstanding ties and future prospects.
Key Topics Discussed
- Historical ties between Russia and Africa from the colonial era to the present
- New challenges and opportunities in economic and political cooperation
- Development of cultural and scientific exchange
- Prospects for partnership in education, technology, and sustainable development
- Strengthening the role of youth and civil society in Russian–African relations
Conference Program Highlights
The conference opened at 15:00 (Moscow Standard Time).
- Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University, delivered the opening report, emphasizing the university’s long-standing mission of fostering international dialogue and training specialists for African countries.
- Tatyana Dovgalenko, Director of the Department for Partnership with Africa at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented on “Russia—Africa: Partnership and Cooperation,” outlining current foreign policy priorities and new opportunities for joint initiatives.
- Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), discussed “Contemporary Africa and the Legacy of Patrice Émery Lumumba,” highlighting Africa’s social, political, and economic transformations.
- Juliana Lumumba, daughter of Patrice Lumumba and former Minister of Culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, presented on “Patrice Lumumba’s Legacy for Humanity,” reflecting on her father’s historic role and the continuing relevance of his ideals.
- Andrey Maslov, Director of the HSE Center for African Studies, presented a report on “The Demand for Russian Competencies in the Field of Public Administration in Africa.”
- Bakupa-Kanyinda Balufu, Director of the Center for Culture and Art for Central African Countries, explored the cultural dimension of cooperation in his talk “Russia and Africa: Legacy of the Past, Opportunities of the Present, Prospects for the Future.”
The event concluded with remarks by RT CEO Alexey Nikolov and the film’s screenwriter Elena Norkunaite, who introduced the premiere of a new RT documentary dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Patrice Lumumba.
The film highlights Lumumba’s historical importance and the development of contemporary Russian–African partnership. Guests were able to view the premiere.
The conference reaffirmed the mutual commitment of Russia and African nations to deepen cooperation across multiple fields, including education, public administration, culture, and sustainable development.
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XXXII Russian National Congress “Man and Medicine” was held in Moscow, a key event for the medical and pharmaceutical community. Pavel Murzov, an assistant professor at the Department of Pharmacy Management and Economics at RUDN University, became the winner among thousands of participants. He presented a study on the rational use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in pediatrics.
Senezh Management Workshop completed the fourth module of the Management Talent Pool Development Program in Science, Technology, and Higher Education. The only participant from RUDN University was Alexander L. Chupin, PhD in Economics, Deputy Dean for Research at the Faculty of Economics.
On February 6-7, RUDN University hosted an international scientific and practical conference “Modern university mission in the context of transformation challenges in a multipolar world”. The event was timed to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the founding of RUDN University.