Hero of Russia Anatoly Safronov congratulated RUDN students and staff on February 23.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Red Gift Day: The head of the Russian History Department at RUDN University shared interesting facts about February 23

Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on February 23, is a holiday with over a century of history. But few know that its original name was Red Gift Day. Elena Kryazheva-Kartseva, Head of the Russian History Department at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at RUDN University, spoke about the history and modern significance of this important date.

"A school of character and a real team": Meridian of Friendship fighters on the RUDN University construction team

In 1960, RUDN University first opened its doors to students from 57 countries, and just two years later, the world's first international student construction brigade was formed. By 1964, it had grown to 74 students from 18 countries. On Russian Student Brigade Day, we highlight the achievements of RUDN University's "Meridian of Friendship."

Over its more than half-century history, over 15,000 people from 117 countries have served in the unit. In 2025 alone, 220 fighters representing 53 countries served in its ranks.

From resume to first offer: RUDN University students create a digital career assistant

A team of students from the RUDN University Faculty of Economics is developing the RIZE app, a digital assistant designed to guide students from choosing a career to finding their first job. The project, born from observing the challenges of their fellow students, has already completed the RUDN.VC accelerator and is preparing for a pilot launch.

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