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A delegation of specialists from Ghana came to RUDN University to study waste management and the circular economy, urban ecosystem services, public utilities, and digital municipal management. The classes were held at the Center for Continuing Professional Education of the RUDN Institute of Ecology.

The Sustainable Urban Development program, which the guests completed, is aimed at improving practical competencies in the field of sustainable urban development, infrastructure modernization, and the implementation of modern management and digital solutions.

The specialists from Ghana not only attended lectures by university experts and thematic seminars but also participated in practical sessions analyzing real-world cases from their professional fields. The program also included workshops and excursions to urban infrastructure facilities. For example, they visited the company “EcoLine,” which is involved in waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal.

Eager to return

According to the guests, studying at RUDN was an important professional experience for them: the specialists noted the balance of theory and practice, the quality of the class organization, and the lecturers’ openness to dialogue. The program participants specifically emphasized the value of networking and the opportunity to establish contacts with representatives of companies, organizations, and the academic community working in the field of sustainable urban development.

“I could write a book about RUDN, Moscow, and Russia after this trip. My perception of your country has completely changed; all stereotypes have vanished. As for the educational program, it was informative and interesting throughout. I learned a lot about Moscow, and I especially liked the transport system. I would like to continue my education in this field, maybe even return and enroll at RUDN. Someday, I would like to be part of a team that implements similar smart solutions in our country’s transport system. Your security systems are top-notch,” says Gideon Ofosu-Mensah, representative of the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly.

“The program modules touched on many issues relevant back home. It’s sad that we were limited in time; I would return to study QGIS, spatial data, and aspects of cybersecurity in more depth, to gain more knowledge and implement this in my municipality. I especially enjoyed the excursions to various facilities, where they showed us how everything works there. It was very useful. And RUDN lived up to its name as the ’Peoples’ Friendship University’; I saw this friendship with my own eyes. Russia is a great country with beautiful people, and I would gladly return here again to study, explore your country, and learn the language,” — Arthur Nana Akua Afriyie, representative of the Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly.

Upon completion of the program, the participants gained practical knowledge in the field of public utilities management, waste management, green infrastructure development, and digital urban governance. They learned more about an integrated approach to sustainable urban development and acquired tools for applying the studied solutions in the context of Ghanaian cities.

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Mikhail Shaidorov, a graduate of the RUDN University branch in Sochi, has won the gold medal in men’s single figure skating at the Milan Olympics. The athlete competed for Kazakhstan.Olympics.

After the short program, he was only in the fifth place in the competition. Mikhail Shaidorov delivered a winning free skate set to the music from the film “The Fifth Element”. He successfully landed an additional fifth quadruple jump (a flip) beyond his initially planned four. As a result, the athlete took the first place and became an Olympic champion.

Congratulations from RUDN University

The university staff congratulates Mikhail on his victory.

“The greatest asset of RUDN University is its graduates, among whom are presidents, ministers, and Olympic champions. Mikhail has become another Olympic champion among the university’s students; he graduated from our Sochi branch. On behalf of the entire RUDN family, we congratulate Mikhail on his Olympic gold and we are proud of him,” — said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

“Olympic legacy in action. In 2024, Mikhail completed his secondary vocational education in Physical Education and received his diploma. Throughout all four years, he studied diligently, attending all classes and lectures. At the same time, he was trained by Russia’s renowned 1994 Olympic champion Alexei Urmanov on our 2014 Sochi Olympics ice” — said Kristina Mrug, Deputy Director for Strategic Communications at RUDN University branch in Sochi.

Kristina Vladimirovna noted that Shaidorov’s performance in Milan was watched by both students and faculty.

“The entire university, both the secondary vocational and higher education departments, was rooting for Misha. Even when we realized he wasn’t in the top five after the last Grand Prix events, we still watched just to support him. No one expected to see this Olympic medal. At the dormitory we were told that our staff were in tears. We are so proud of our graduate, we have a new Olympic champion” — said Kristina Mrug.

About the Olympic Champion

Earlier, in 2024, Mikhail Shaidorov brilliantly defended his final qualification work at RUDN University branch in Sochi on the topic “Ultra-C” Elements in Figure Skating. His academic supervisor was Evgeniy Velikanov, a lecturer in the secondary vocational education department. In his work, Mikhail described “Ultra-C” elements — elements of the highest degree of difficulty in figure skating that require maximum technical preparation. These include all quadruple jumps, the triple axel, as well as complex jump combinations. The examples in the work were provided from Mikhail’s own experience.

After graduation, Mikhail Shaidorov maintains contact with the Sochi branch of RUDN University, his professors, and the tutor of his student group — Dmitry Igorevich Dogadov. According to Dmitry Dogadov, Mikhail diligently completed assignments in his academic disciplines, passed all his tests and exams along with everyone else, and still found time to actively participate in the university’s extracurricular activities. The tutor describes Mikhail as a kind person whose success hasn’t gone to his head and who has not lost his wonderful human qualities.

“Mikhail’s success is the best example for current and future students, proving that perseverance, iron discipline, and loyalty to one’s goal lead to the highest world tops! May this Olympic triumph become a powerful motivation for the development of sports in our secondary vocational education department and inspire many young people to new achievements!” — said Daria Dymova, Head of the Secondary Vocational Education Department.

About the Physical Education Program at the Sochi Branch

The Physical Education program at the RUDN University branch in Sochi enrolls Masters of Sport and Candidates for Master of Sport, as well as national and world champions in various sports. The curriculum is made with the specific requirements of the field in mind and is aimed at maximizing the professional development of young athletes and future coaches. Among the disciplines are: “Fundamentals of Sports Training,” “Basic and New Types of Physical Education and Sports Activities,” “Human Anatomy and Physiology,” “Hygienic Foundations of Physical Education and Sports,” and others.

A year ago, Mikhail became the first figure skater in world history to land a quadruple toe loop as the second jump in a combination. Shaidorov brought the first medal for the Kazakhstan national team at the current Games. He is 21 years old. The athlete continues to train under the guidance of Alexei Urmanov. In 2025, he became the silver medalist at the World Championship.

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At RUDN University, New Year comes twice. On the eve, its walls were filled with music, bright colors, and festive buzz. This time in honor of the upcoming Year of the Horse according to the lunar calendar.

The event “Prelude to Spring Festival: The Whole World Watches CMG Gala Concert” brought together distinguished guests, diplomats, students, and faculty in RUDN main building. Among them were Zhang Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia; Boris Titov, Chairman of the Russian part of the Russian-Chinese Friendship, Peace and Development Committee; Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation; Anatoly Tsvyk, representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry; and heads of leading media outlets. Before the official part and concert began, guests could try their hand at the traditional game of Touhu, assemble the “Luban lock” puzzle, cut patterns using the Jianzhi technique, and write New Year’s wishes at calligraphy workshops—Chunlian.

Spring that is always with us

Opening the ceremonial part, General Director and Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group (CMG) Shen Haixiong addressed the guests via video link, noting the scale and global significance of the gala concert. Then the Chinese Ambassador took the floor. Zhang Hanhui reminded everyone: The Spring Festival is not just a change of calendar, but a symbol of renewal, family warmth, and hope.

“The idea of renewal and harmony embodied in the Spring Festival resonates remarkably accurately with the current stage of Chinese-Russian relations. As Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said: ’For Russian-Chinese relations, it is spring at any time of year.’ Trade turnover between China and Russia has exceeded $200 billion for the third consecutive year, and its structure is becoming increasingly balanced and sustainable. The Years of Culture have successfully concluded, the visa-free regime has entered into force, and contacts between the residents of our countries are becoming ever closer. On the international stage, we are strengthening coordination, jointly promoting reform of the global governance system in the interests of greater justice and equality,” — Zhang Hanhui.

RUDN President Vladimir Filippov emphasized the special significance of choosing this venue for the event. The university, where students from more than 160 countries currently study, has become a home for thousands of young people from China. And the numbers speak for themselves.

“This year we accepted a record number of students from China, more than 1,500 people. And in total, there are now more than 2,500 of them. At the same time, 565 students enrolled in state-funded places under the quota of the Russian Government. They went through a serious selection process,” — Vladimir Filippov.

He also recalled that the course toward strengthening ties with the East was set by the Russian President back in 2000. Vladimir Putin’s first foreign visit as head of state was precisely to China.

“Even then, the course toward the East was laid. And today we see how this decision has become the foundation of a new architecture of international interaction,” said Vladimir Filippov.

Also, RUDN President addressed the tasks of the reciprocal Years of Education of Russia and China, announced by the leaders of the two countries.

“This period should not become just a series of one-off events. We need to create a system that will continue to work afterward. We are already implementing 15 joint educational programs. Also, we have 90 agreements with Chinese universities. Currently, we are negotiating the creation of an international center based on RUDN and Xi’an University within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,” said Vladimir Filippov.

Diplomacy and Education: A Common Path

Speaking on stage, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky drew attention to a symbolic coincidence: Chinese New Year this year coincided with Diplomatic Worker’s Day.

“Strengthening the partnership between Russia and China is largely the merit of our foreign policy agencies. But the key role in preserving the achieved level of mutual understanding and passing it on to the next generations is played precisely by education,” — said Konstantin Mogilevsky.

Konstantin Ilyich also announced a rich program for the reciprocal Years of Education and thanked RUDN for the concert being one of the first events of the thematic two-year period. According to him, the events will cover educational, scientific, youth, and intercultural cooperation, as well as the popularization of studying Russian and Chinese languages.

On behalf of Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the guests were welcomed by Anatoly Tsvyk, Second Secretary of the First Asian Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry. In the greeting he read out, the role of the university in training personnel for bilateral relations was emphasized.

“In the era of innovation, highly qualified specialists are in demand. It is they who will bear the responsibility for promoting Russian-Chinese strategic interaction in the near future,” said Anatoly Tsvyk.

Roundelay of Dances and a Memorable Gift

However, the “Prelude to Spring Festival” was not only official speeches but also a true kaleidoscope of cultures. The Russian National Ballet “Kostroma” spun the hall in the dance “Bystrinochka,” and then students from Moscow’s universities took the stage with the composition “Blue and White Porcelain“—delicate, like a porcelain cup, and equally graceful.

Viewers also saw the instantaneous “mask” changes performed by Sichuan Opera artists, heard the “Pinyin Alphabet Song” from students of Moscow School No. 548. The program concluded with the dance number “Festival”. RUDN students charged the hall with the energy and rhythm of African, Asian, Latin American, and Russian folk melodies.

The culmination of the event was the presentation of a gift by the Society of Russian-Chinese Friendship. Artist Anna Donchenko, a student of the renowned master Gu Damin, presented a painting titled “The Horse Brings Good Luck” to Wang Bing, Head of the Eurasian Bureau of CMG. Right on stage, she completed the work by writing in hieroglyphs the phrase “The swift-footed steed rushes forward uncontrollably.”

In addition, the online Chinese language school “Media Plus” announced support for 15 subsidized educational trips to Chongqing for representatives of RUDN. So, this year, university students will have even more opportunities to see China with their own eyes.

The Spring Festival at RUDN has concluded, but its overture is just beginning to sound. Ahead is a live broadcast of the CMG Gala Concert on February 16 on VK, screenings on Poklonnaya Hill on the 17th, and most importantly two reciprocal years that promise to be a time of genuine breakthrough in education and friendship between the two countries.

As noted by university President Vladimir Filippov: “The Horse is about energy and movement toward a goal. Let us wish each other not to slow down the pace”,

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