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A group of students from the State University of Management and the Russian International Academy of Tourism, studying under a joint network program, participated in the International Winter School organized by their partner university, the prestigious Indian Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management in Kolkata.
The event was organized as part of agreements to improve academic cooperation between the countries, reached following the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Republic of India in December 2025.
The journey to India began with a stop in Abu Dhabi (UAE), where the students experienced world-class hospitality, visited Yas Island, and saw the famous Formula 1 circuit and a luxurious marina with yachts.
Classes at the International Winter School began with the traditional Indian greeting ceremony, "Masala Welcome." In Indian culture, this symbol represents a wish for wisdom and a blessing for success in future endeavors.
The International Winter School's educational program is built on intensive immersion in the professional environment and includes lectures on event and crisis management, tourism entrepreneurship, the specifics of developing the tourism industry in India, as well as classes on career opportunities and effective communication skills in the hotel industry.
After a week of lectures, participants of the International Winter School moved on to the practical stage of the program – an internship at the five-star Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata, part of the legendary hotel company Taj Group.
The students not only studied intensively but also actively explored India's spiritual heritage and culture: they visited the famous Kali Temple (Kalighat), one of Kolkata's most sacred sites, located on the banks of the Ganges River, and learned about one of India's most joyful holidays—Holi, the festival of spring and vibrant colors.
A rigorous curriculum, combining academic study with practical activities, allowed future hospitality managers to gain an in-depth understanding of the technological complexity and cultural significance of international communications and gain practical insight into the nuances of service organization in world-class hotel complexes.
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