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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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In honor of RUDN's 65th anniversary, a themed train has launched on the Moscow Metro! For six months, the train will carry passengers along the Sokolnicheskaya Line.
The train's ceremonial launch was attended by RUDN University Rector Oleg Yastrebov and Deputy Head of the Moscow Metro and Advisor to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry, Yulia Temnikova.
"I express my gratitude to the Mayor of Moscow, the Moscow Government, and our colleagues and partners from the Department of Transport for the gift for our university's 65th anniversary. This is already the fourth project to promote education, science, and the values of friendship among peoples that RUDN University is implementing together with the Department of Transport. It's important to us that RUDN University is becoming even closer and more recognizable to Muscovites and visitors," said Oleg Yastrebov.
In the themed carriage, you can read facts about the history of our university, learn about student life, international programs, educational programs, and the university's scientific achievements.
The idea for the train was voiced at a meeting of the organizing committee for RUDN's 65th anniversary, and it was supported by our university's rector. The design of the train wasn't easy. The concept was developed by Elena Apasova, Vice Rector for Strategic Communications, and Victoria Bashmakova, Head of the Department of Internal and External Events. Numerous photographs were reviewed, after which the designers spent many sleepless nights preparing the models for printing. Ivan Bessonov, a specialist in RUDN's Department of Internal and External Events, spent a week at the depot during the wrapping and preparation of the train car for its launch. But the result was definitely worth it—now residents and visitors to the capital will be able to get to know our university better while riding the metro!
As a reminder, RUDN University appeared on the Moscow Metro map in 2024, when the "Peoples' Friendship University" station opened on the first section of the Troitskaya Line. The launch of the new line provided over 1 million passengers with new routes and convenient transfers to the Big Circle and Sokolnicheskaya Lines. Today, "Peoples' Friendship University" is the most popular station on the Troitskaya Line, with over 21,000 trips made there on weekdays.
In 2025, the Moscow Metro continued its active collaboration with our university in honor of its 65th anniversary. A photo exhibition, "From Roots to Heights: The History of RUDN University Through the Lens of Time," was held at the Peoples' Friendship University station, featuring 30 striking images from the university's history. Later, an exhibition, "RUDN University: Territory of Opportunities," opened at the Vorobyovy Gory station. Visitors could see RUDN University student trophies from international tournaments, gifts from international partners, and even national costumes from the countries where our students hail from, displayed in unique flasks. A themed Troika travel card featuring the university's signature design and the slogan "A Travel Pass to the World of Knowledge" was also issued.
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