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Analysis of target markets, conclusion of a contract with a sanction clause, development of logistics for deliveries to Latin American countries. These are just some of the points from the business plans prepared for Russian companies by students of the Faculty of Economics and the Law Institute of RUDN. But first things first.

Through the sieve of selection

At RUDN, students have the opportunity to study in a project-based master's program. This model of education assumes that students unite in teams and jointly develop a project (their final qualification work) for real customers – they can be both domestic and foreign companies. The projects that will be discussed were prepared by students of the Faculty of Economics and the Law Institute of RUDN. The Moscow Export Center helps the university find customer companies for them.

"After the selection, we introduce the students to each other and simultaneously send a request to colleagues at the Moscow Export Center asking them to involve Russian and foreign companies in the implementation of the projects. The MEC provides us with a list of interested enterprises with their brief description and the desired request: what product or service the company produces, where it wants to export them. We pass all this on to the students, after which teams are formed taking into account the students' wishes. The master's students begin working, and once a month we gather them to check what stage the projects are at. To help the students complete the assigned tasks, we conduct master classes from teachers and invited experts," says Maria Maslova, a RUDN University graduate and head of the educational programs department of the educational and acceleration programs department of the ANO "MEC".

A fresh look at business

In the spring, teams have a pre-defense of their projects in front of company representatives, where they receive feedback and learn about problematic areas that need to be corrected. The final defense of the diploma work is held according to the schedule of the state final certification.

"Business is interested in a fresh look at promising markets for their products. Companies essentially order a "consulting study" from us. They want to enter certain markets where they are not yet represented. RUDN economics students analyze these markets, calculate the financial component, develop marketing strategies for entry and promotion, and draw a conclusion about the profitability of the project. And students of the Law Institute analyze the entire legal component of entering foreign markets, prepare a draft foreign trade contract, and analyze the specifics of the legal system of the selected country," says Maria Maslova, a RUDN graduate and head of the educational programs department of the educational and acceleration programs department of the ANO "MEC".

Focus on Latin America

One of the projects that RUDN University master's students worked on last academic year concerned the entry of the Leber company into the Latin American market. It produces children's playgrounds.

"Our research revealed special features of the target markets, in particular, a high proportion of young people: children under 14 years old make up about 25-30% of the population. This indicates a huge potential for the company to enter the markets of these countries. In addition, an absolute plus for business development in the chosen direction is the established sea routes from the port of St. Petersburg to the ports of Latin American countries. However, there were obstacles here, because due to sanctions, there is a ban on the movement of Russian ships through the waters of unfriendly countries. To solve the problem, we suggested that Leber use the services of experienced forwarding companies based in the target markets," Mekhriddin Nuraliyev, a graduate of the Faculty of Economics of RUDN University.

According to Mehriddin, the most difficult part to develop was the financial part of the business plan. After all, without launching sales in the markets of Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, it is very difficult to forecast the profitability of the activity and calculate the income and expense estimate for 3-5 years ahead.

"But we coped with this task and received high praise for our business plan from Leber representatives. The company praised the team's professionalism and the depth of the research conducted," says Mekhriddin Nuraliyev, a graduate of the RUDN University Faculty of Economics.

Sanctions and the Middle East

The second project was developed by RUDN students for the Mesoformula company, a Russian manufacturer of innovative products for aesthetic medicine and professional cosmetology. The company wants to enter the Saudi Arabian market.

"We proposed the "corridor-2030" strategy – a consistent entry into the Saudi Arabian market through halal certification, registration with the SFDA and cooperation with a distributor in Jeddah. Together with my colleagues, we also thought out a financial model and built a legal and logistical "framework" for the project so that every figure and every condition worked in the same rhythm. At the same time, I managed to apply my skills as a lawyer, political scientist and GR specialist. I developed a protective sanction clause, assessed geopolitical risks and, having organized a consultative meeting with Saudi experts through the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, received prompt feedback. Thus, we significantly accelerated the negotiations and opened the necessary doors to the Middle East," – Rodion Lobanovsky, a graduate of the RUDN Law Institute.

Mesoformula has approved the students’ project, and its pilot launch is confirmed for 2026.

"I am very glad that it was possible to implement cooperation between Russian companies and my home university. We worked together for almost a year, and are very pleased with the result. The resulting projects really contain many points that the companies paid attention to, including in terms of the specifics of interaction between Russian business and the selected markets. We hope for further cooperation," – Maria Maslova, Head of the Educational Programs Department of the Educational and Acceleration Programs Department of ANO "MEC".

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There are about 1,600,000 children with confirmed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Russia. The necessary therapy is not always available to their families: due to the cost or the lack of specialized centers nearby. Teachers and students of RUDN and Altai State University have developed a special application for such children that increases attentiveness and reduces anxiety using the color photostimulation (CPS) method.

This year, the ActiMinds project team presented their application at the RUDN.VC 2.0 accelerator, becoming its finalist and receiving investor support. And then the development won the Startup Fest 2025 competition, which was organized by RSUH.

Project team:

Saniya Islamova is the project manager, analyst-programmer, first-year master's student of the Applied Informatics program at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University. Mikhail Yatsenko is the head of research work, candidate of biological sciences, psychophysiologist, associate professor of the Department of General and Applied Psychology of Altai State University. Tatyana Ustimenko is the director of the Scientific and Production Complex of the Cognitive Science Center. Ivan Brak is a specialist in scientific communication, candidate of biological sciences, neurobiologist, senior lecturer of the Department of the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University. Doruk Meric is a programmer, first-year master's student of the Applied Informatics program at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University.

The essence of development

The CFS method involves exposing the body to light signals of different colors – red, blue, green (at the user's choice) – with an optimal blinking frequency.

Photostimulation helps to rebuild the functional state of the cerebral cortex into an optimal operating mode and activates Brodmann's area 10, which in turn activates the prefrontal cortex. After all, it is the prefrontal cortex that is involved in providing such cognitive functions as planning, decision-making, awareness and establishment of logical connections between phenomena, theoretical positions, as well as in recalling memories from episodic memory.

The mobile app developed by the team works in conjunction with VR glasses. The user puts on the glasses, turns on the app, selects the color that will affect him for 2-10 minutes (red, blue or green). And then simply watches the flickering, which looks like a circle, of the selected color.

What are the advantages of development:

low cost of 2,500 rubles for a course of therapy consisting of 10 sessions (traditional methods of therapy cost from 20 to 50 thousand rubles); easy to use with a minimum of equipment (smartphone with an installed application plus VR glasses); the effect is already there from the first session; • high safety of use in the absence of epilepsy, heart disease and recent retinal detachment or recent eye surgery; there are statistics, session history, expansion of options is planned; there is communication with the project team via a chat bot and a VK channel.

A bit of history

The idea for the project originated at Altai State University back in 2001 during a study of the influence of the level of brain activation on the effectiveness of mental performance.

"University scientists have found that at a certain level of brain activation, the experiment participants demonstrated high levels of mental performance. As a result, an idea came up to "impose" this activity on the brain in order to improve its performance using the color photostimulation method. During the research, ordinary glasses with black opaque lenses were used, on the inside of which three LEDs were glued in the center – red, green and blue. The glasses, in turn, were connected by wire to a special unit with a liquid crystal screen. It allowed changing the frequency of flickering, brightness and color," – Saniya Islamova, head of the "ActiMinds" project and a RUDN Master's student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

However, it took 20 years before the idea was developed and tested on a wider audience. Only since 2023 have studies been conducted again on different groups of people – children, students, athletes. At the same time, the development of technology has made it possible to use a smartphone and the first version of a mobile application created by a programmer from Barnaul instead of a block with a screen. And glasses with LEDs have been replaced by VR glasses, which allow you to influence a person's visual field and prevent him from being distracted from the process of color photostimulation, which significantly increases the effectiveness of therapy sessions.

Proven effectiveness

"From February 1 to May 25, 2024, 37 children aged 6 to 7 years voluntarily took part in the study of the method. The experimental group included 24 children, 5 of whom had characteristic signs of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and 6 more – signs of ADHD. The control group consisted of 13 children. Sessions with the color photostimulation method were held four times a week for 10 minutes before correctional and developmental classes in the classrooms. In total, each child completed 10 sessions. In the group of children with ADHD, the speed of completing teacher's tasks increased by 15%, the number of errors decreased by 2.5 times, and overall productivity increased by 22.5%," said Elena Abuzova, Director of the MBU DO "DOOTS "Harmony".

Expanding the team

Saniya Islamova joined the project in September 2024 as an administrator, and soon began to manage it. When the team was joined by programmer Meric Doruk in early 2025, it became possible to modernize the application. In two months, Meric created a new version of the service from scratch, it was deployed on PythonAnyWhere hosting. And now the team is switching to the Express.js (backend), Next.js (frontend) frameworks in JavaScript and the PostgreSQL database management system in order to be able to block content to protect against piracy and plagiarism. In addition, unnecessary settings were removed from the service, but an algorithm for creating a personal account and verifying a user using a unique token was added. Investor's choice With the modernized application, the team took part in the RUDN.VC 2.0 accelerator. The program lasted 70 days, and during this time, Sania and her colleagues held more than 130 meetings with mentor-trackers, attended 8 open lectures from market experts and improved their project. On May 30, at the demo day, Sania defended the team's work to investors. One of them, the founder of the company "ABV" and ambassador of the "Academy of Innovators" Ivan Shumilov, selected "ActiMinds" for further cooperation. Here is how he assessed the project.

"The development has potential. It is possible to quickly enter monetization through the "technology plus service" combination. However, we need even more measurements on people to demonstrate the result – before/after. To increase trust on the part of parents, specialists and partners, it is necessary to strengthen the scientific and expert base. Involving people with specialized education, publications, clinical and research experience in the team or expert council will become a strong support. Their conclusions will be able to support the evidence-based nature of the method. The application can also be adapted for other problems, not only ADHD, but also stress, anxiety, and adaptation difficulties. In this way, it will be possible to expand the product line," – Ivan Shumilov, founder of the company "ABV" and ambassador of the "Academy of Innovators".

Best Startup

After completing the accelerator, the ActiMinds team formulated a commercial proposal for cooperation with private psychologists and neuropsychologists, psychological centers, and also agreed with the RUDN University Faculty of Psychology on joint work from autumn 2025. With such results, the participants of the ActiMinds project applied for the Startup Fest 2025 competition, which was organized by RSUH.

"In the beginning, there were no particular hopes for winning, since we had to create a website for the project and conduct a marketing campaign. Probably, setting up online advertising was the most difficult, since we were doing it for the first time. After that, we recorded a video with a story about "ActiMinds", the conducted marketing campaign and its results, and sent an application to the competition. The jury watched the video, and eventually, the student organizers from RSUH wrote to us and invited us to the award ceremony in one of the nominations. And it turned out to be a victory in the main nomination. The victory gave a positive assessment to our project and our teamwork, which does not go in vain!" – Saniya Islamova, head of the "ActiMinds" project and a RUDN University Master's student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

According to Saniya, the recommendations for further development of the project from the organizers and jury of the competition were very valuable. Mikhail Boldyrev, Director of the Center for Project Activities and Communication Technologies at the Russian State University for the Humanities, advised the team to create a website and social networks for the project. Post articles on the topic of ADHD on the portal, collect traffic, and initiate communication with potential users of the application and partners in social networks. Then gradually integrate your own product into the community through expert content. In addition, Mikhail Boldyrev recommended involving doctors in testing the application in order to promote the product through their reviews.

New goals

The team has taken the expert's advice on board, so its immediate plans include creating social networks and a project website to educate and inform parents about the ADHD problem and their method. And also to organize joint work with the psychology departments of RUDN and Moscow State University on research and scientific articles in the new academic year, and to establish commercial cooperation with private neuropsychologists and psychological centers.

"We also plan to launch our own mobile application for the Android platform, which will work together with VR glasses. In addition to the main function based on the photostimulation method, the service will offer psychological tests, analysis of the user's speech segment before and after using the DFS method, support and online consultation with a psychologist. The application is planned to be placed on all available marketplaces," says Saniya Islamova, head of the ActiMinds project and a RUDN University Master's student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

In addition, the ActiMinds team wants to apply for the Student Startup competition from the Social Initiatives Fund and compete for a grant. And hopes for another victory.

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Vsevolod Sannikov earned 100 points out of 100 at the All-Russian Olympiad "I am a professional" in the direction of "Creative industries" and received a gold medal of the eighth season of the competition. He had been working towards his goal for more than one year! Previously, Vsevolod became a silver medalist in the direction of "Management", but dreamed of a 100% victory. We talked to a master's student of the Higher School of Management of RUDN (direction "Digital technologies in management", 1st year) and found out which project became gold for him.

You became a medalist of the All-Russian student Olympiad "I am a professional". Tell me, who at RUDN would you like to say "thank you"?

In fact, I would like to thank several people at RUDN University. Firstly, the head of our Higher School of Management, Anna Aleksandrovna Ostrovskaya. She always helps me participate in projects, writes letters of recommendation – both for educational initiatives and for project activities. Secondly, the representatives of our partner in the Digital Technologies in Management program – Alfa-Bank. They provided incredible expertise, especially in terms of digitalization, which I used when solving a case at the Olympiad.

Tell us more about the project that brought you victory. What is its essence?

This is a project of an all-Russian online event — the first concert of Russia and China "Sputnik of Cultures" in VR format. The theme of the event was chosen in honor of the year of cultures of the Russian Federation and China, and is also connected with the fact that in 2025 the World Monuments Fund for the first time included the Moon in the list of cultural heritage sites that are at risk of destruction by the forces of nature and due to the impact of social, political and economic factors. VR is currently the fastest growing segment of the entertainment and media sector in terms of revenue, so the project is not only important from a cultural point of view, but also potentially profitable.

If we talk about how a VR concert is held for users, then first they choose an avatar, can communicate with each other in a virtual lobby (chat), play mini-games and collect cultural artifacts about Russia and China (artifacts in computer games are special items that can influence the gameplay and improve the characteristics of the selected character – editor's note). Then the virtual host explains to users how to use the interactive panel. Plus, you can watch a VR teaser with the performance of recorded avatars of a symphony orchestra. They play an AI-generated composition, which is based on classical works by Chinese and Russian authors using folk instruments. The track is processed by a professional composer and sound designer.

And this is just the beginning? Everything that happens before the concert itself? I wonder what will happen next!

The culmination is the user switching to the VR concert control mode. The viewer becomes an active participant in the online event, and in the role of a conductor! And the success of the concert he conducts will determine whether he will protect the Moon from a meteorite fall. At the end, the successful player will be treated to an immersive VR salute with gratitude from the artists and announcements of future events of the project. In addition, he will have the opportunity to buy NFT merch (a unique digital object) for use in the metaverse of Genshin Impact, a very popular computer game right now. Users who show the best conducting results will also open collectible artifacts dedicated to the years of Russia and China in culture.

This is a truly unusual project. And what skill do you think you acquired at RUDN had the greatest impact on your victory?

If I had to single out one skill, it would probably be respect and love for other people. We have a multicultural university: they say that more than 160 nationalities are represented here. Of course, I haven’t counted them all yet (smiles), but when you see people from a variety of communities every day, it’s like you’re in a metaverse. It’s an environment where everyone tries to treat each other with understanding and a unique perspective. This is where something truly new is born.

Which creative industry leader would you like to work with – and why?

I think I am lucky: I work with strong experts and leaders of the creative economy almost every week. But I would especially like to develop cooperation in the music industry – because our soul, knowledge and practice largely come from there. I think the interdisciplinary and intersectoral format is only a plus for us – especially if we are talking about creating new shows for viewers. These can be immersive formats, new musical concepts, which we have been working on for several years. Our favorites are VR concerts.

Is winning the Olympics about points or something more?

Winning the “I am a professional” Olympiad is a really long and difficult path, like a real TV series. I participated from the second season. Then I won “silver”. In the sixth season, I chose a more creative direction — producing. I was eliminated in the semi-finals because our project on metaverses and VR turned out to be too new for the industry — there were few devices, low penetration. But two years later — the same topic, the same ideas — and we took gold. And with the maximum score: 100 out of 100. This was the first case in the history of the direction. So my advice is never give up. If you believe in the project, in your dream, you will definitely succeed.

If you could write yourself a short message the day before the Olympics, what would it be?

If we don't take into account any insights and tips that would have helped us in the final, then I would probably remind myself that our project — and it was connected with the audience and real people — should come from the heart. I would recall the words from the legendary RUDN anthem, the music for which was written by Galina Nikolaevna Trofimova: "I love RUDN, because it is first and foremost about people — and about love for them."

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The project to develop a cellular model of the placenta won in the Scientific Materials category of the Young Scientists 3.0 competition, organized with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund and T-Bank.

The research team is developing a technology for modeling pregnancy pathologies and testing transplacental transport in vitro – “Placenta-on-a-chip”.

"Using microfluidic technology, we recreated a three-layer model of the placenta, repeating the structure of the chorionic villus, containing trophoblast cells, macrophages and endothelial cells. Previously, such models included only two types of cells, which did not quite reflect the real physiology of the organ and the important role of the immune system for its normal functioning. Microfluidic technologies appeared as a revolutionary achievement in the field of biomedicine, transforming the approach to modeling the physiology of individual human organs and cellular analysis of the processes occurring in them. These technologies use channels with sizes in the micrometer range to manipulate small volumes of liquids, which allows, by simulating the blood flow in the organ, to observe complex biological interactions in vitro," – Olga Lazareva, researcher at the Laboratory of Molecular Pathophysiology of the Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine of the RUDN Medical Institute.

Modeling pregnancy pathologies on the developed placenta-on-a-chip, if not eliminating, then complementing the expensive preclinical stage of testing on model laboratory animals and the clinical stage of testing on patients, which is often impossible in the case of pregnant women.

Also read about the development in Izvestia by link.

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The RUDN Agrarian and Technological Institute held the Agropicnic in Gorky Park for the second time. About 250 guests of the event were able to "touch science with their hands": conduct experiments with soil, create a composition of succulents and learn from lecturers how potatoes, carrots and cocoa appeared in our country.

"The agropicnic became a real celebration of unity, exchange of experience and inspiration for our institute. We brought together students, teachers, our partners – JSC Rosselkhozbank and X5 Group – and all those who are not indifferent to the development of agricultural science and production. In a friendly atmosphere, we discussed the latest achievements, shared practical knowledge and ideas, received a charge of positive emotions and confidence in the future. I am convinced that such events strengthen the professional community, contribute to the popularization of modern agricultural technologies and create a solid foundation for new achievements," – Elvira Dovletyarova, Director of the Agrarian and Technological Institute of RUDN.

Moss and the Mysterious Box

Among the guests of Agropicnic were not only students and adults, but also schoolchildren. They took part in creative master classes with great pleasure. For example, the children tried on the role of phytodesigners and, together with experts, created mini-compositions from succulents, moss and natural materials to decorate their home or classroom. At the same time, they learned how to properly care for plants.

The importance of tactile contact and attention when caring for pets was discussed by RUDN University veterinary students. To do this, they played a game with the guests of the Agropicnic, in which they had to identify an object hidden in a mysterious box by touch. Delicacy is important when checking the ears, eyes, fur and skin of pets for diseases and parasitic insects.

Experiments in the Park

Participants of the practical lesson, which was held in the format of a mini-experiment, were able to visit the place of students of the RUDN Agrarian and Technological Institute. First, children and adults learned about the soil indicators that scientists evaluate. These are color, structure, humidity, acidity and fertility. After that, everyone tried to independently select a soil sample and conduct simple tests with it. For example, roll a soil ball and describe its structure, determine the pH level using indicator strips.

At the RUDN lecture hall, guests of the Agropicnic were introduced to the life cycle of food products, told about quality control of products at all stages of production and about the history of the appearance of potatoes, beans, carrots and cocoa in our country. In addition, the participants of the event learned a lot about modern technologies that are used in the agricultural sector.

"Before this event, I was unsure about which direction to take my future career. After attending the master classes and learning about real examples of modern agricultural professions, I felt genuine interest and internal motivation. And I discovered an amazing fact: professions in the agricultural sphere today are not only about physical labor, but also about science, technology, caring for the environment and human health. I was inspired by how smart developments can not only make hard work easier, but also really change something for the better for humanity and nature. Now I have definitely decided: I want to do something that is useful, develops new areas of knowledge and promotes harmony between people and the planet," – Yaroslav, a student at School No. 1570.

A bridge between theory and practice

During the Agropicnic, schoolchildren and applicants also asked questions about studying at RUDN in the areas of "Biotechnology", "Bioengineering and bioinformatics", "Landscape architecture", "Land management and cadastre" and others. In total, the Agrarian and Technological Institute has 25 higher education programs and 5 joint master's programs with foreign universities.

"Agropicnic is a bridge between theory and practice. Here, professionals, students and schoolchildren can see how science makes agriculture efficient, environmentally friendly and promising. For RSHB, such projects are an investment in the future of the industry and in the people who create it. This is part of our strategy to support agricultural education and popularize professions in the agro-industrial complex," Lyubov Belesku, Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Rosselkhozbank.

The general sponsor of the event is Rosselkhozbank, the project partners are Gorky Park and X5 Group.

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The Institute of Ecology has had a student popular science travel club for 5 years, opened by NSO GreenLab. With the support of teachers, students organize independent expeditions – scientific research trips with the implementation of a set scientific task, as well as popular science and educational trips.

"GreenLab does not go on hikes just like that. Each of our outdoor events has a scientific or educational purpose. We see a request from students to participate in such scientific expeditions. Most are not interested in just walking or driving a route to see something beautiful and take a photo for the sake of it – they need something to take with them, in addition to vivid impressions. New knowledge, skills necessary for a future career, understanding of the structure of various ecosystems and natural processes. We select those who are in solidarity with our values and are ready not only to travel, but also to study. So not only students from other RUDN departments go with us, but also from other universities," – Daniil Mironov, GreenLab outdoor manager, student of the Institute of Ecology (Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 1st year).

During the existence of the NSO, students have been on expeditions not only within Russia, but also abroad. The young researchers have worked in Kamchatka Krai, Murmansk Oblast, the Republic of Dagestan, Kalmykia, Karelia, Primorsky Krai, as well as in the regions of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Italy and the Czech Republic.

One of the latest expeditions took place in the Astrakhan region. A group of students went to the vicinity of Lake Baskunchak. This is not only a famous salt lake, but also karst caves and chalk quarries with various minerals and ancient fossils.

"The goal of the expedition is to study steppe ecosystems, as well as the geological features of Lake Baskunchak and Mount Bogdo. Bogdo is only 150 meters high, but it is the highest point of the Caspian lowland. Few people know, but this mountain is a real salt dome covered with sedimentary rocks. The salt layers below gradually squeeze it out, causing it to grow by several millimeters per year, promising to erupt in millions of years as real salt lava," Daniil Mironov, GreenLab outdoor manager, student at the Institute of Ecology ("Applied Mathematics and Computer Science", 1st year).

"We got acquainted with the local flora and fauna – we saw menacing solpugs, anxious snakes and numerous dung beetles. We experienced the changeability of the weather in the steppes – we conducted radial walks under the scorching sun, and in the evenings we cooked dinner and listened to lectures in the rain. We managed to walk along the surface of Baskunchak and in its brine (salt solution of lake water), the bottom of which is covered with the mineral halite – the same table salt that we use and which is mined here on an industrial scale," – Lada Yaseneva, a student of the Institute of Ecology (Ecology and Nature Management, 2nd year).

Lake Baskunchak itself is fed by 19 springs, of which only 2 are fresh. Underground water passes through layers of salt, becoming saturated and then flowing into Baskunchak itself. The concentration of salt in the lake is about 250 ml/l, which makes it one of the saltiest in Russia and in the world. Salt is not the only mineral that can be found in the vicinity of Baskunchak. There are chalk quarries around – active and exhausted, in which you can find minerals and ancient fossils, such as vertebrae of fish that lived more than 200 million years ago. Participants were able to take away samples of gypsum and feldspars.

"In a few days, we managed to visit the most interesting places: we climbed Mount Bogdo with its incredible views, visited a gypsum quarry where the land resembled alien landscapes, and, of course, we reached Lake Baskunchak. We had to walk 10 km to the lake, but it was worth it! Walking on salt was painful – my legs cut like broken glass – but the feeling of standing in the middle of an endless white desert was unforgettable. And as souvenirs, we brought home salt crystals and gypsum," – Daria Dobrova, a student at the Institute of Ecology ("Energy and Resource-Saving Processes in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemistry and Biotechnology", 1st year).

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RUDN and the All-Russian competition "My Profession – IT" of the presidential platform "Russia – Country of Opportunities" signed a cooperation agreement. The parties agreed to work together to support and develop young specialists in the field of information technology. The RUDN Faculty of Artificial Intelligence will provide methodological and information support from the university, develop practical cases for participants, supervise the participants with RUDN experts, and also hold one of the stages of the competition, the opening and closing ceremonies at the university.

The All-Russian competition "My Profession – IT" is a competition for schoolchildren of grades 8-11, students and young professionals up to 35 years old, organized by the platform "Russia – the Country of Opportunities". Participants solve real cases in key IT areas: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development and other relevant specialties. The project gives participants not only the opportunity to demonstrate their skills under the guidance of industry experts, but also prospects for professional growth and employment in the field of information technology.

"Signing an agreement with the Russia — Land of Opportunities platform is an important step in the development of practice-oriented education in the IT field. It is a great honor for RUDN to become a partner of the My Profession — IT competition, which gives young professionals access to real cases and experience of leading companies. I am confident that our joint work will allow participants not only to demonstrate their talents, but also to obtain sought-after competencies for a successful start in their IT careers," said Yulia Ebzeeva, First Vice-Rector — Vice-Rector for Educational Activities of RUDN.

"For us as a leading educational center in the field of AI, this partnership is especially valuable. The "My Profession – IT" competition is not just a competition, but an environment where theory meets practice. Participants will get access to real production tasks, and we will have the opportunity to see and support the most promising future specialists. It is projects like these that create a bridge between education and industry, which is so necessary in the rapidly developing digital environment," – Anton Poddubsky, Dean of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence at RUDN University.

Photos: press service of the Movement of the First and Space of Opportunities.

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Every weekday morning, Jean-Pierre Tsishugi Bisimva, a member of the RUDN Meridian Druzhby construction team, comes to the assembly line at 8:45 a.m. before the start of the work day. He works as a painter in the 11th block of the dormitory. Before this summer, he had never had to paint anything, but in three weeks he has already learned a lot.

His experience working in a repair crew will definitely be useful to him in the future. After all, Jean-Pierre came to Russia from the Democratic Republic of Congo and graduated from the preparatory faculty to enroll in the RUDN Engineering Academy in the Construction program. He will begin his studies on September 1, but in the meantime, he is gaining useful practical skills in advance.

"In the morning, we discuss the work plan for the day, and then we go to our site. I have a wonderful supervisor who is always ready to give professional advice and just suggest something on personal issues. I got used to the work faster than I thought, learned how to paint walls, stairs, radiators. To make it look prettier and more even, we use tape to separate the borders between colors and to avoid painting too much," Jean-Pierre Tsishugi Bisimva (Construction, 1st year).

Insidious paints

Jean-Pierre already has not only useful knowledge and skills “under his belt”, but also a funny story about his colleague from the construction team.

“He also worked as a painter, but he didn’t know much about paint. When he had to work in the bathroom, he didn’t cover the floor with anything to protect the surface from the oil paint that was dripping off the walls. This was because he thought that all paints were the same and could be easily washed off after work. As a result, my friend spent a long time cleaning the floor, and it was difficult to do. And that’s why we are always advised to use protective bags, film or cardboard to cover surfaces and keep the work area clean,” Jean-Pierre Tsishugi Bisimwa (Construction, 1st year).

Concerts on Fridays

The construction team members work from 09:00 to 18:00, with a lunch break. They go to the university cafeteria to recharge their batteries or bring food with them. In the evening, they hand over their completed work to the foreman and go home to rest and tidy up their work uniforms so that they are clean and ready for the new day. However, they are not always in a hurry to part with each other after checking in with the foreman.

"We have a friendly, even family-like atmosphere. On Wednesdays we play football. And on Fridays we organize concerts where everyone can demonstrate their talents: sing, dance, play the guitar. In addition, excursions are organized for us. We have already seen the iconic places of Moscow, learned about its history and architecture," – Jean-Pierre Tsishugi Bisimva (Construction, 1st year).

At the end of July and in August, students will also be able to compete for the titles of "Miss and Mister of the Construction Team". Who knows, maybe Jean-Pierre will receive the title of "Mister"? Time will tell.

The third semester of the RUDN construction team "Meridian of Friendship" started on June 27. In total, more than 190 students from 55 countries are taking part in it.

They were divided into two work areas: "Atlantes" are engaged in the improvement of student dormitories, and the guys from "Prometheus" are repairing classrooms, laboratories and sports areas of the university. The teams will work for two months.

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What eco-habits do the heroes of the films "The Adventures of Electronics", "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style" and "The Diamond Arm" have? The answer to this question is known by the master of the Institute of Ecology of RUDN Evgeny Vorozhtsov, who created two interactive games to teach people conscious consumption and care for nature. In one of the games, fragments from Soviet films are used as examples of good habits.

The student's project received a special prize of the international award "Ecology is Everyone's Business", which is held by Rosprirodnadzor. This means that it has received recognition from the country's leading experts, including the Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Stepan Kalmykov.

Skills of a literate consumer

Evgeny has been working on games since 2023, and they formed the basis of his final qualifying work in the bachelor's degree. Now the student is adapting the format for a multicultural audience, in particular, English-speaking. According to him, the subject matter and approaches will be regularly adjusted to keep the project alive, flexible and involved in the modern agenda.

"Both games are based on a game-based approach to learning, where participants learn the principles of environmental culture through dialogue, visual images, and practical situations. Each of them includes visual slides, illustrations, or film clips, and the host moderates the game, immersing the participants in the discussion. The games are easily adapted to different formats — from face-to-face classes in schools to presentations at forums. To conduct them, you only need a large screen or projector and a clicker to switch slides," — Evgeny Vorozhtsov (Ecology and Nature Management, 1st year).

The first game is called "Environmental Skills of a Smart Consumer", where participants are offered a series of everyday situations with a choice of the best behavior scenario. For example, a video fragment is shown on the screen, where an actor says that he needs to buy a new table lamp. At the same time, the hero says that he does not know what is better to choose – a lamp with an incandescent lamp, an energy-saving lamp or an LED lamp. The participants of the game must make a choice and justify their decision. After which the host turns on a second video fragment with a solution to the situation that corresponds to a more environmentally friendly approach.

Cinema and discussions

The second game created by Evgeniy is called "Eco-habits from the USSR" and is a fusion of a quiz and film analysis. Here, participants need to correlate modern principles of sustainable consumption with images from Soviet life and culture.

"The game "Eco-habits from the USSR" is based on video clips from Soviet films, such as "The Adventures of Elektronika", "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style", "The Diamond Arm" and others. Participants watch an episode of the film and try to identify what eco-habits they have seen. For example, in the film "Operation Y and Other Adventures of Shurik" you can note the use of reusable tableware, visiting the library instead of buying new books, and in the comedy "The Diamond Arm" there are good examples of using string bags instead of plastic bags. As the host, I support the discussion, talk about the cultural and historical context of what was seen. This continues from episode to episode, as a result of which the participants in a playful way master behavior patterns that can help them lead an eco-friendly lifestyle, be more careful with the environment," – Evgeny Vorozhtsov (Ecology and Nature Management, 1st year).

According to Evgeniy, he conducts interactive games whenever possible, and is sometimes invited by organizers of various environmental events. He also often included fragments of games in reports at scientific conferences, and they found a great response among subject teachers and specialists involved in public education.

The Ecology is Everyone's Business award was held for the fifth time. According to the head of Rosprirodnadzor Svetlana Radionova, this year a record number of applications was recorded – 110 thousand. She also noted that the level of work of the participants has grown significantly, and the geography of the award has expanded to 95 countries.

Winning the award gives contestants additional points for admission to 150 Russian universities, educational grants and targeted places in universities. RUDN allocated 12 such places for laureates, including two in the master's program in the field of "Ecology and Nature Management".

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Researchers from the RUDN Medical Institute and Moscow City Polyclinic No. 2 analyzed how patients after acute myocardial infarction comply with recommendations for taking dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) — a combination of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and a P2Y12 inhibitor (ticagrelor, clopidogrel or prasugrel). The work was awarded first place in the Competition of scientific works of young scientists in the field of drug safety "LekBez 2025" at the III Russian Congress "Pharmacotherapy Safety 360°: Noli nocere!"

The study included 168 patients who demonstrated high adherence to dual antiplatelet therapy in the first 6 months after myocardial infarction and assessed how their behavior changed over the course of a year, as well as the relationship between adherence, bleeding complications of therapy and the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.

After myocardial infarction, DAPT is critical to prevent recurrent infarctions. However, according to the study results, 43.5% of patients stopped adhering to the therapy regimen in the second half of the year, despite preferential provision of drugs in Moscow. 24.4% of patients experienced hemorrhagic complications (bleeding), which forced them to independently adjust or stop treatment. An additional problem was the rare use of the PRECISE-DAPT scale by doctors to predict bleeding, although this risk was high in 22.6% of patients when assessed in the study. These circumstances lead to a dilemma: refusal of DAPT reduces the number of bleedings, but increases the risk of recurrent infarctions. For example, non-adherent patients were hospitalized due to cardiac complications in the second half of the year more than three times more often than those who continued therapy.

“Solving this problem requires a comprehensive approach. First of all, it is necessary to implement treatment adherence monitoring by recording electronic prescriptions. This will allow doctors to track the patient’s compliance with therapy in real time and promptly adjust prescriptions. In addition, an individual approach to therapy adjustment is necessary. For example, in case of mild bleeding, it is advisable to temporarily reduce the dose of acetylsalicylic acid (19.5% of cases) or replace ticagrelor with clopidogrel (9.8%). For patients with a high risk of bleeding according to the PRECISE-DAPT scale, international recommendations provide for a reduction in the duration of DAPT to 3-6 months. It is equally important to implement continuous education among both patients and healthcare professionals. Patients need to be explained the risks associated with interrupting therapy, and doctors need to be informed about the importance of using modern bleeding risk assessment scales to prescribe the correct personalized treatment,” says Dmitry Klyuev, assistant professor at the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology, RUDN Medical Institute.

The study was conducted by a research team from RUDN University. Among the co-authors:

Sergey Fitilev, Professor of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology; Irina Shkrebneva, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology; Alexander Vozzhaev, Professor of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology; Anna Ovaeva, Assistant of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology.

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