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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The Moscow State Linguistic University announced the results of the regional round of the All-Russian competition for international students, "StudRussia." RUDN University students took home the first and second prizes in several categories! Alfred Osman Kamara, a sixth-year medical student majoring in General Medicine, received the Grand Prix and the title of "Best International Student" in the English-language track.
A total of 33 countries participated in the competition, including India, Pakistan, Morocco, Ghana, Ecuador, Uganda, Nigeria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Brazil, China, Mongolia, Iran, Palestine, Tunisia, Algeria, Vietnam, and others. At MSLU, 140 students from 57 leading educational institutions across 14 regions of the Central Federal District competed for the title of best. Winners and runners-up were selected in each category in two language tracks—Russian and English.
Cultural code of Russia
During the qualifying round, the expert committee reviewed the contestants' achievements across the competition's categories. At the district round, the participants were able to further immerse themselves in Russian history and culture. First, they played the quiz "The Cultural Code of Russia," which tested their knowledge of our country. The participants answered questions about famous Russian writers, artists, composers, and important historical events.
The next day, the contestants took a tour of the National Center "Russia." They learned about various facets of Russian culture, from traditional crafts to modern technology. The guide explained the cultural characteristics of the regions, emphasizing Russia's diversity. The guests were particularly impressed by the sections dedicated to scientific and technological achievements, demonstrating how rapidly our country is developing today.
The students then enjoyed a lecture from the Russian Society "Knowledge." The speaker, Pyotr Akimov, Dean of the Faculty of Philology at Orenburg Pedagogical University, explained why the Russian language is considered the foundation of Russian statehood. For the convenience of the foreign guests, the lecture was translated into English. The district stage concluded with a formal ceremony announcing and awarding the competition winners.
The Grand Prix for "Best International Student" in the English-language track was awarded to Kamar Alfred Osman from Sierra Leone. He took top positions in several competition categories, excelled in the on-site challenges, and impressed the expert committee with his academic achievements. Alfred regularly participates in various international and national forums, actively volunteers, and even gives lectures to schoolchildren.
"This recognition means a lot to me—not only as a personal achievement, but also as a testament to my dedication, resilience, and the power of international education and collaboration. I sincerely thank RUDN, my teachers, and everyone who supported me along the way. This achievement once again proves that where there is passion, hard work, and faith, all boundaries disappear, giving way to bridges. And may this achievement inspire students around the world to dream boldly and persistently strive for the highest!" — Alfred Osman Kamara
On the way to the main goal
Nikita Radaev, a fourth-year student in the Biomedicine program at the RUDN University School of Medicine and a representative of Kyrgyzstan, emerged as the winner in the "Future of Science" category in the Russian-language track. According to Nikita, in his motivation letter, which he attached to his application, he described bioinformatics—a field in demand and with enormous potential for development in Russia and the CIS. He plans to study it in his master's program next year and pursue a career in it.
"I'm still far from my ultimate goal—becoming a highly qualified bioinformatician—but I'm working hard to achieve it. For example, last year I improved my Python programming skills through a continuing education program at Innopolis University, and this year I completed the course "Technologies for Managing the Properties of Biological Objects: Methods of Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology" at Novosibirsk National Research State University. I've also begun writing my bachelor's thesis at the Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology, where bioinformatics methods have found widespread application. I'm also working on a chatbot for patients with type 1 diabetes. The bot will significantly simplify disease management: automatic self-monitoring, calculation of bread units and insulin doses, and reminders for medical procedures are just a small part of its planned functionality. The project's work was confirmed by a certificate of participation in the RUDN.VC project accelerator, as well as letters of support from many organizations: DiaSoyuz (Moscow), the Diabetes Foundation (Kazan), and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) — Nikita Radaev.
Nikita says he's pleased to know that Russia and RUDN University welcome students from all over the world, giving them the opportunity not only to study, but also to engage in research, and to learn about the cultures of different nations and themselves.
In addition to Alfred and Nikita, the following were the winners and runners-up of the competition:
Arina Bakirova (Kazakhstan), a first-year Master's student at the Engineering Academy, majoring in Construction, won first place in the Leaders of Generations category, Russian-language track; Nana Choulabi Desmond Loïc (Cameroon), a second-year medical student, majoring in General Medicine, won first place in the Leaders of Generations category, English-language track; Abdi Ima (Iran), a fourth-year student in General Medicine, won second place in the Science Trailblazer category, English-language track; and Musonda Keturah (Zambia), a second-year resident in Pediatrics, won second place in the Russian Language and Culture category.
The winners and Grand Prix holders of the district stage will take part in the final at the All-Russian stage of the competition from November 20 to December 10.
About the competition
The organizers of the StudRussia competition are the National University of Science and Technology MISIS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
The goal of the competition is to support international students in Russia who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in education and science, youth policy, student leadership, community service, volunteerism, creativity, and sports.
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