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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The written round of the final stage of the Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad for Schoolchildren was held at RUDN University. The competition was organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.
This is the first time the International School of Arabic Language Studies has been held and aims to identify and support students studying a foreign language that is uncommon in the school curriculum. RUDN University, a university with a strong position in the fields of language and international education, has been chosen as the venue for the final stage.
In the 2025/26 academic year, 278 applications were submitted for participation in the Olympiad. Following the qualifying round, 87 participants advanced to the final round. The written round tested students' proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, and the specific features of the Arabic script.
Arabic for the Future Diplomat
"I've been studying Arabic since I was six. This is my first time at RUDN University—it's a very large university, with a distinctly international atmosphere. I've already met new students, and I've worked with some of them before in extracurricular activities. I plan to pursue a career in languages—I want to become a translator or a diplomat, and Arabic will definitely help me on that path," says Yaromir Luchshev, 9th-grade student, School No. 1259, Moscow.
The qualifying round of the Olympiad was organized online on the Sirius platform; the assignments are available on the Olympiad's official website.
The competition finals will take place on March 14: participants will face an oral round, which will include working in pairs, describing images, and completing communicative tasks in Arabic.
The Olympiad, held at RUDN University, is part of the university's systematic efforts to develop language education and support talented youth.
Marzhanat Abduragimova, Head of the Department for Work with Talented Youth and Applicant Support at RUDN University:
"RUDN University has been collaborating with the Center for Pedagogical Excellence for several years now. When we received the offer to host the first Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad for schoolchildren at the university, we agreed without hesitation. At RUDN University, Arabic is studied not only in programs such as Linguistics, Foreign Regional Studies, and International Relations, but also in virtually all faculties—Arabic is available as part of the optional Translator program. A high level of proficiency in foreign languages, particularly Arabic, is today a significant competitive advantage for applicants and students planning a career in the international arena."
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