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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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RUDN University presented rector's commendations to students and staff who made significant contributions to strengthening the university's academic reputation by the end of 2025. Forty students and 21 faculty members received high marks for their success in prestigious Olympiads, research competitions, and projects, as well as for their mentorship, which led to victories and financial support for innovative developments.
Mentors who raised winners
Special thanks are expressed to the teachers and research staff, under whose guidance RUDN students achieved high results.
World-class mathematical mastery
RUDN University students won second and third place at the International Mathematics Competition for University Students (Bulgaria, 2025). Their training was supported by:
Daria Evgenievna Apushkinskaya, Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Viktor Ivanovich Voititsky, Associate Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Takhir Ramilevich Khairullin, Research Intern at the Scientific Development Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People."
Innovative Entrepreneurship: Student Startup
The Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises supported projects by several RUDN University teams. The following were recognized for their mentoring:
Konstantin Evgenievich Samoilov, Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Telecommunications; Ivan Viktorovich Brak, Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Artificial Intelligence; Daria Andreevna Neverova, Senior Researcher at the Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People"; Yakov Mikhailovich Karandashev, Associate Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Mikhail Sergeevich Shmyrin, Research Assistant at the Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People".
From startup to serial production
The Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises' Start-1 program also brought victory to Anna Tikhonova, a student at the Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology. A certificate of appreciation was presented to her mentor, Anastasia Mikhailovna Stoynova, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology.
UMNIK: Support for Young Researchers
Maria Zimina, a student at the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, received funding for her project through the UMNIK program. Her supervisor, Victoria Vsevolodovna Gudkova, a junior researcher at the Institute for Physical Research and Technology, was recognized for this achievement.
International Recognition: Victory in China
At the "Innovative Solutions for Plastic Pollution" competition (Global Environment Solutions Challenge, GESC; Tongji University, China), the RUDN University team took first place in the "Best Technical Solution" category. The team received awards for their work:
Ekaterina Borisovna Markova, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry; Ksenia Andreevna Seromlyanova, Leading Specialist of the Agrarian-Technological Institute (also a PhD student at the Federal State Scientific Center for Social Sciences), who also personally participated in the project.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
The RUDN University team took first place in the foresight session "Digital Technologies Shaping the Future" (SPIEF 2025). A certificate of appreciation was awarded to their mentor, Anton Olegovich Sinelnikov, Associate Professor of the Nanotechnology Department at the Engineering Academy.
Financial Security Olympiad
Law School student Ulyana Kostyleva placed second at a prestigious international Olympiad. Her mentor, Evgeny Yuryevich Komlev, head of the Law School's Department of Judicial Authority, Civil Society, and Law Enforcement, received a commendation.
Digital Olympiad "VOLGA-IT'2025"
Mikhail Poltev, a student in the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, took third place in the "Telecommunications and Information Security" category. He noted that he secured a prize in the competition finals by finding almost all the flags (secret character strings) on Linux. Anatoly Valerievich Tsaregorodtsev, a professor in the Department of Applied Informatics at the Institute of Russian Language, received a commendation for his preparation.
Moscow Student of the Year
Alexander Mironenko, a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, won the Grand Prix in the individual category and the "Patriot of the Year" award. He heads the faculty's student scientific society and regularly organizes various educational events. He is also the author of the project "Along the Roads of the Civil War in Siberia," which aims to create an information resource and conduct field expeditions to reconstruct monuments and sites related to the events of the Civil War in the Novosibirsk Region. His mentor, Marina Nikolaevna Moseykina, a professor in the Department of Russian History, was recognized for his achievements.
Olympiad "I am a Professional"
Five medical school students won the Dentistry Olympiad. Zurab Sulikoevich Khabadze, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, received a certificate of appreciation for their work.
Agronomy and digital product management
The following also won the "I am a Professional" Olympiad:
Alexander Bezukladnov (Agrarian and Technological Institute, Agronomy major) mentored by Alexander Nikolaevich Ignatov, professor in the Department of Agrobiotechnology; Madina Ochilova (Faculty of Economics, Digital Product Management and Innovation major) mentored by Irina Valeryevna Gladysheva, associate professor in the Department of Management.
Tourism and hospitality
Students from the Graduate School of Management successfully competed in the international startup competition "ProHospitality-2025" and received "Student Startup" grants. A certificate of appreciation for their preparation was presented to Olga Yuryevna Zeveka, Deputy Director of the Graduate School of Management for Strategic Projects in Tourism.
Students are the pride of the university
The rector's gratitude was expressed to 40 students whose achievements received official recognition at the national and international levels.
Grant recipients of the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) programs:
The Student Startup team included representatives from the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, the Engineering Academy, the Graduate School of Management, the Institute of Ecology, and the Institute of Russian Language. Among them were: Maryana Avdeenko, Semyon Borunov, Andrey Bocharov, Alexandra Brazhko, Vladislav Volin, Elizaveta Gaidamaka, Maria Demidova, Nadezhda Eliseikina, Saniya Islamova, Kirill Kovalev, Valeria Loseva, Vlada Mokochunina, Alexey Nazarov, Nijatu Nasibli, Anna Pinyaeva, Margarita Rossolova, Anna Soldatenko, Egor Chernyshev, Ilya Smetanin, Leonid Finarevsky, and Nikola Balev. Start-1: Anna Tikhonova (Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology). UMNIK: Maria Zimina (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences).
Winners and prize winners of international Olympiads and competitions:
International Mathematics Competition for University Students (Bulgaria): Serafim Vinogradsky (2nd place), Leonid Finarevsky (3rd place), and Alexander Kirilenko (postgraduate student, noted as the organizer of the competition). International Olympiad in Financial Security: Ulyana Kostyleva (2nd place). International Digital Olympiad "VOLGA-IT'2025": Mikhail Poltev (3rd place). Global Environment Solutions Challenge (GESC, China): Alexandra Chaplygina, Leonid Pustobaev, Elizaveta Mogileva – 1st place in the nomination "For the best technical solution". International Foresight Session "Horizon-2100" (SPIEF): Ilya Smetanin, Egor Smetanin (1st place as part of a team). International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Technology (ICEET, China): Nikola Balev (1st place). International Tourism Startup Competition "ProHospitality-2025": Daniil Silin. He took second place for his project of the modular trail "Eco-Height," which combines minimal environmental impact, modern solutions for active recreation, and educational routes. All-Russian competition "Moscow Student of the Year": Alexander Mironenko (Grand Prix, first place in the "Patriot of the Year" category). "Rediscovering Russia" competition: Violetta Udovina (first place, medical expedition). All-Russian competition "StudRussia": Nikita Radaev (third place, "Future of Science" category). The student developed a chatbot for type 1 diabetes patients and dreams of a career in bioinformatics.
All-Russian Olympiad "I am a Professional":
Dentistry: Denis Smirnov, Zinaida Kozlova, Aleksey Shegay (all winners); Agro-industrial complex: Aleksandr Bezukladnov (winner); Digital product management and innovation: Madina Ochilova (winner).
Students who distinguished themselves not only as participants but also as mentors were given special recognition:
Alexander Kirilenko (graduate student at the Faculty of Philosophy, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences) – for preparing students for the International Mathematics Olympiad and assisting them in obtaining a Student Startup grant; Vladimir Kalinin (master's student at the Institute of Russian Language) – for mentoring a student during the preparation of a project supported by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).
The rector's gratitude was a sign of respect for the hard work, talent, and professionalism of both the students and their mentors. High results in Olympiads, competitions, and grant programs not only bring personal glory to the winners but also strengthen RUDN University's standing as a leading scientific and educational center training world-class professionals.
We congratulate all those awarded and wish them new victories!
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