The University of Nizhny Novgorod hosted a concert titled “People of the World with Songs of Peace.” The event was organized by participants in the “ICare – Ican!” social initiative program for international students and activists from the UNN International Student Club, with support from the university’s Office for International Student Affairs. Students from Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Congo, Cameroon, Iran, Nigeria, Peru, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, Syria, and Russia took part in the concert. The event featured songs about peace, national dances, and classical world music. A special place in the program was reserved for the theme of remembrance of the Great Patriotic War: a student from Uzbekistan performed the song “Victory Day.”
“Music and art are what have always brought people together and continue to do so. Through music, people speak the universal language of harmony and universal human values; at the same time, through art, progressive humanity sends a message to present and future generations that only in an atmosphere of peace and mutual understanding can humanity survive and continue its development, for as one of the classics said “Wherever you hear a song, seek refuge—bad people do not sing songs!” noted Dmitry Medvedev, head of the International Student Support Department at the Office for International Student Affairs.
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MGSU) hosted an Iranian Culture Day, which served as a true gateway to the world of Persian traditions, poetry, and hospitality. The event, organized by the MGSU Interclub, turned into a true immersion into the world of Eastern fairy tales, ancient traditions, and incredible hospitality.
Moscow Polytechnic University, with the support of the Russkiy Mir Foundation, will host the fifth anniversary festival of Russian culture for foreign nationals, “Russia My Soul,” at the university, abroad in Sri Lanka and Russia, as well as online for audiences in countries near and far. The “Russia My Soul” festival is a unique opportunity to discover the richness of Russian culture and showcase one’s creative talents.
The faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages at MIPT has published a sequel to Russia’s first Chinese language textbook designed for technical students. The key distinguishing feature of the MIPT textbook is the “language through specialization” approach. The second part of the textbook (advanced course) corresponds grammatically to HSK levels III–IV. The second part of the textbook was presented at a Russian-Chinese scientific and practical conference in April 2026.
On April 23, the first large-scale Afrofestival took place in the central atrium of the HSE building on Pokrovka Street. The event was organized by the university’s African Student Association in collaboration with the HSE Center for Support and Career Development for International Students and Alumni. The event allowed HSE students and staff to immerse themselves in African culture through music, dance, and live interaction.
The organization, which brings together more than 10,000 students from 70 countries, opened its branch on the FEFU campus in the spring of 2026. The branch includes more than 200 international students.
