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RUDN University's Faculty of Economics celebrates its 65th anniversary today, and we've decided to share the history of its founding and its key achievements.

The Department of Economics was founded on January 23, 1961, with the creation of four departments: political economy, economic geography, national economic planning, and sectoral economics. On September 1, 1961, classes began at the Faculty of Economics and Law—the predecessor of today's Faculty of Economics. Professor Alexander Shebanov, Doctor of Law and author of nearly 200 scientific papers, became the first dean. A year later, the Department of Accounting, Statistics, and Finance was added to the faculty's structure.

The era of change

The 1990s, a period of dramatic change in the country, saw the faculty's rapid development. To prepare personnel for the new, market-oriented economy, departments of international economic relations, management, and marketing were established.

In 1995, the Faculty of Economics and Law was divided into two independent departments—Economics and Law. Nikolai Pavlovich Gusakov, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor, became the first dean of the Economics Department. The new faculty opened a full-time and part-time department, as well as several new departments. A major milestone in the development of the Faculty of Economics and Law and the creation of a comprehensive academic, scientific, pedagogical, and organizational-technical base was the construction and equipping of a two-story, 3,260-square-meter complex of facilities in the main building of RUDN University in 1998.

The International Business School (now the Institute of World Economy and Business), opened in 1990, played a key role in the department's development and growth. From 1998 to 2024, it served as an experimental platform for testing new forms of educational organization, implementing curricula, and improving faculty qualifications. At the initiative of Inna Andronova, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, the IWEB became part of the Faculty of Economics in 2022, strengthening its practice-oriented and international component.

From studies to a career in the global economy

Today, the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University is:

11 departments covering the entire spectrum of modern economics—from finance and marketing to economic and mathematical modeling—and more than 100 higher education programs; more than 3,000 students from all over the world: from China and Latin America to Mali, Montenegro, and Djibouti. There are also 1,727 Russian and 178 international students at the Institute of World Economy and Business; more than 35 professors and doctors of science, over 100 candidates of science, and 10 academicians and members of the Russian Academy of Sciences and other academies among the faculty; top 10 in Russia in the fields of "Economics" and "Economics and Management"; more than 50 partners worldwide; 6 double degree programs jointly with universities in the CIS and SCO countries and 4 programs of study in foreign languages; 4 dissertation councils.

"Students of the faculty participate in international projects, attend summer schools, learn to negotiate and defend projects in English, French, and other languages. The curriculum is focused on the real challenges of today's market. From their first years, students complete internships at Russian and international companies, ministries, banks, and consulting agencies. During their studies, they participate in master classes, webinars, and business simulations with business and public administration experts. This is true preparation for a career in the global economy," says Inna Andronova, Dean of the Faculty.

Students from the Faculty of Economics and the Institute of World Economy and Business demonstrate strong performance in various competitions and olympiads, working on cutting-edge scientific research, and creating innovative projects. We previously reported on Vladimir Mishatkin's development of a wireless insulin pump, second-year student Elizaveta Levina's victory in the "Your Move" competition (track "I'm Making") with her media project "Partner | Unified State Exam," and fourth-year student Artem Vanyashev's victory in the BRICS International Debate.

The department also hosts major academic conferences at national and international levels. Its signature event is the annual international conference "World Economy in the 21st Century: Globalization and Regionalization." This is a RUDN University platform for discussing development trends in countries, regions, and industries. It operates in a multilingual environment: students don't just present papers; they learn to think, debate, and persuade in real-world international communication. The conference is held in all UN languages—13 language sections in total, including English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, French, Swahili, Afrikaans, Hausa, Amharic, and Korean.

Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the RUDN University Faculty of Economics looks to the future with confidence. While maintaining the traditions of fundamental education, it continues to adapt to the challenges of the times, remaining a training ground for talent for the Russian and global economies. Graduates of the Faculty are successfully employed in over 110 countries, working for banks, international companies, government agencies, and transnational corporations.

We congratulate the faculty and wish them new achievements in all areas!

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Are you creating AI videos but are struggling with ideas? Or are you struggling to achieve high-quality videos from neural networks? RUDN.VC accelerator participants are working to solve these problems.

A team led by Dmitry Ryumin, an assistant professor in the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, and Victoria Ryumina, a graduate of the Department of Sociology at RUDN University, is working on the "Content Factory"—an autonomous virtual film studio powered by artificial intelligence.

Idea: From producer to bot

The project aims to solve pressing problems faced by creators: burnout due to the need to generate ideas daily, the difficulty of working with professional tools (not everyone knows how to create working prompts), and the inconsistent quality of AI video.

"Content Factory" offers a fundamentally different approach. It's not just a generator, but a multi-agent system in the format of a Telegram bot, where a virtual "writer," "director," and "critic" work together. The user simply enters a simple idea—for example, "a superhero cat saves Moscow." The system then independently writes the script, creates characters, and, using cutting-edge technology, generates a high-quality 32-second video—free of "hallucinations" and with a coherent storyline.

"The main value is that the user takes on the role of 'producer' rather than 'executor.' They don't need prompt engineering skills—they simply provide a creative idea, and the AI agents handle all the technical work," says Dmitry Ryumin.

Market and Economy: From Bloggers to Brands

The project targets two key audiences:

B2C (individual users): aspiring bloggers, Telegram channel creators, storytellers, and gamers who want to visualize stories without the budget for professional production; B2B (business): SMM agencies and brands, for whom the system can reduce the cost of advertising creative production by 10 times.

The monetization model is pay-per-video (payment for each completed video). The project's creators plan to break even within the fifth month of operation.

Roadmap: From MVP to Scaling

A working version of the Telegram bot (MVP) is already available. The team plans to promote their product through three channels:

Seeding on Telegram: advertising placement in channels focused on neural networks, marketing, and blogging. Influencer marketing: collaboration with bloggers who will demonstrate the bot's performance in shorts or reels. Telegram Ads: targeted advertising for precise audience reach.

The project's curator from the RUDN.VC accelerator highly values the startup's potential.

"I truly believe in the project—it's incredibly cool and will be in demand, especially since we already have a working MVP. The team's key is to identify the right target audiences to focus on. They'll succeed!" — Yulia Vorokhob.

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The "Pharmaconafty" team of students from the RUDN University School of Medicine successfully competed in the All-Russian Student Online Olympiad in Pharmacology, dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University. They took second place, demonstrating the high level of preparation of the university's students and the effectiveness of their intercultural interaction.

The team included students from the General Medicine program:

Al Laban Hassan, team captain, 4th year (Lebanon); Imomzoda Shahboz Nuriddin, 3rd year (Tajikistan); Ismagilova Anastasia, 3rd year (Russia); Makeenkov Mikhail, 3rd year (Russia); Kureber Valentina Sofia, 4th year (Russia).

Art that unites worlds

The Olympiad began with an unusual creative competition, "Department History – University History," where teams were challenged to create a work of art using various medicinal forms. The RUDN team's work became more than just an art object, but a profound metaphor for the university's mission.

Team captain Hassan Al Laban described the concept behind their work: "At the center of the drawing is an invisible yet powerful thread that connects two worlds: a vibrant mosaic mask on the left and the calm profile of a girl in a headscarf on the right. This thread represents Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, where students from different countries learn to speak the same language of science and mutual respect. On the left is a composite image of the world that everyone brings with them: fragments of cultures, different traditions, languages, and personalities, like multicolored geometric shapes. These parts seem disparate, but it is at RUDN that they come together to form a coherent face—the shared identity of an international student body. On the right is the face of a student who peers at this world and simultaneously reflects it. Her patterned headscarf is a symbol of roots and national culture, which everyone retains, even as part of a larger university community. Gold elements and warm tones emphasize the value of the individual and respect for the traditions of each people.

Below is the world of pharmacology and medicine: vials, tablets, ampoules, and "CHILL pills." This is not only a hint at a future profession, but also a metaphor for knowledge as a "cure" for fear, prejudice, and ignorance. At RUDN, students learn not just to heal bodies but also to carefully nurture the souls of people of different cultures, faiths, and languages. Flowers, hearts, and "student chaos" scattered throughout the page demonstrate that friendship between nations is born not at pompous rallies, but in ordinary moments: shared classes, sleepless nights before exams, over coffee, and jokes in a mixture of languages.

This drawing is like a page from a shared RUDN University diary, where every stroke is made by the hand of a person who believes that medicine and education unite more powerfully than any borders."

Express lecture and speed test

During the second stage of the competition, Hassan gave his teammates a quick lecture on "Adrenaline." The captain chose this topic due to the drug's key role in emergency medicine, as it is used to treat conditions such as anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and other critical situations. During the lecture, the student examined the pharmacokinetics of adrenaline in detail, explaining how it is absorbed and distributed in the body, as well as its mechanism of action. Hassan noted that he strived to convey complex aspects in the most simple and accessible language possible. The lecture was recorded on video for the jury's evaluation.

The most challenging part of the competition was the third stage—the online team test. As Hassan explained, the main challenge was the strict time limit: 30 minutes to answer 60 complex analytical questions, requiring the integration of knowledge from various areas of pharmacology and clinical medicine.

"We were able to successfully overcome this challenging stage primarily due to the well-coordinated teamwork during the preparation, which was aimed at developing not memory, but the speed of clinical thinking," said Hassan Al Laban.

Team spirit and philosophy of the subject

Participants unanimously noted that the key to victory was perfect teamwork.

Valentina Kureber shared her preparation strategy: "We purposefully divided ourselves into areas of interest, which allowed us to cover the entire pharmacology course as effectively and thoroughly as possible. Ultimately, during the test, our team worked like a well-coordinated and well-oiled machine: each participant had their own role and responsibilities."

Anastasia Ismagilova, Valentina's teammate, also noted the powerful incentive for self-study: "Some of the assignments seemed quite challenging because they covered topics we hadn't yet covered during the semester. We had to figure things out on our own and learn the material ahead. Sometimes it was difficult to grasp new topics the first time, but gradually working on each new concept helped us understand them, which allowed us to achieve a good result!"

The main unifying factor was a common philosophical conviction in the importance of the subject.

"Pharmacology is the backbone of medicine. This idea united our team, giving meaning to every stage of preparation. Our victory was the result of this very approach, where a deep understanding of the subject and team spirit were inseparable," said Hassan Al Laban.

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BACHELOR'S DEGREE, SPECIALIST (full-time and part-time): Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, Land Management and Cadastres, Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise, Standardization and Metrology, Veterinary Science.

February 17 – 16:00-18:00 Hall of the Academic Council of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, SPECIALIST (correspondence): Landscape architecture, Land management and cadastres, Veterinary and sanitary examination, Standardization and metrology, Economics, Veterinary science.

March 10 – 16:00-18:00 Hall of the Academic Council of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time): Agronomy, Landscape Architecture.

June 26 – 12:00-14:00 EF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, SPECIALIST (full-time): Agronomy, Landscape architecture, Land management and cadastres, Veterinary and sanitary examination, Standardization and metrology, Veterinary science.

July 7 – 13:00-16:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time and part-time): Hotel Management, Tourism

January 31 — 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, EGF Building, room 714

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S (full-time): Management, Hotel Business, Tourism / Management, Hotel Business, Tourism, Economics, Management in Technical Systems

July 3 – 10:00-21:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE, MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time, correspondence): Architecture, Construction, Oil and Gas Engineering.

February 10 – 11:00-13:30 Ordzhonikidze St., Building 3, Room 700

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S (full-time, part-time, correspondence): Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Architecture, Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Architectural Environmental Design, Construction, Power Engineering, Design and Technological Support for Mechanical Engineering Production, Oil and Gas Engineering, Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes, Management in Technical Systems, Innovation, Nanoengineering, Applied Geology, Mining.

July 1 – 09:00-20:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time, correspondence): Chemistry, Industrial Pharmacy.

March 11 – 12:00-14:30 EF Conference Hall

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time): Nanotechnology and microsystems engineering, Chemistry, Industrial pharmacy.

July 3 – 11:00-13:30 EF Conference Hall

SPECIALTY (full-time)

June 25 – 13:30-14:50 EF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, POSTGRADUATE (full-time and part-time)

February 20 – 16:00-21:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S, POSTGRADUATE

June 27 – 15:00-19:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (correspondence)

April 17 – 12:00-14:00 IRYA building, room 107

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 19 – 12:00-15:00 Hall of the Academic Council of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 29 – 12:00-15:00 Hall of the Academic Council of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE, MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time, correspondence)

March 9 – 15:00-18:00 EF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S (full-time)

June 30 – 15:00-19:00 EF Conference Hall

SPECIALTY (DENTISTRY)

June 25 – 11:00-14:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (NURSING)

June 26 – 12:00-14:00 EF Conference Hall

SPECIALTY (MEDICAL MEDICINE)

June 26 – 11:00-14:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

SPECIALTY (PHARMACY)

June 29 – 11:00-14:00 EF Conference Hall

MASTER'S DEGREE (correspondence)

February 17 — 15:00-18:00 Rector's Hall

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time and part-time)

February 24 – 10:00-12:00 EGF, room 415

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time and part-time)

June 23 – 10:00-12:00 EGF, room 415

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S (full-time)

June 24 – 10:00-18:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 30 – 11:00-14:30 EF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time)

June 30 – 11:00-13:30 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE

June 30 – 14:00-16:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S/MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time/part-time)

February 20 – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM EHF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 8 – 11:00-14:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 8 – 16:00-19:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time)

June 10 – 12:00-15:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (correspondence)

June 23 – 15:00-17:00 EHF Conference Hall

MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time, correspondence)

February 12 – 12:00-14:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S, MASTER'S (full-time)

June 29 – 10:00-21:00 EF Conference Hall

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (full-time and part-time)

July 9 – 12:00-15:00 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

BACHELOR'S DEGREE, MASTER'S DEGREE (full-time, part-time, correspondence)

January 21 – 13:00-15:30 Assembly Hall of the State Corporation

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At the end of last year, the international forum "Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values of the Union State" was held in Minsk. The event, which brought together 137 in-person participants and 67 online guests at a branch of the Russian State Social University, marked an important step in strengthening humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Belarus, particularly among young people. Ekaterina Glebova, Director of the Center for the Promotion of International Youth Relations at RUDN University, moderated the discussion panel "Dialogue of Cultures: Values Unite."

The forum reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to supporting public-societal projects based on shared spiritual values. Participants represented 130 organizations from 14 regions of Russia and all regions of Belarus.

Universal language of intercultural dialogue

Discussing traditional values at such a venue is a direct reflection of RUDN's mission. The university, which unites cultures, sees respect for history, family, work, and mutual assistance as unifying rather than divisive principles. As participants noted, these universal principles create a solid foundation for trusting dialogue, overcoming superficial differences. The discussions revealed both obvious and profound points of contact between the youth of the two countries. In addition to shared historical memories, participants discussed the value of creative work and professional integrity, as well as responsible patriotism, which manifests itself in personal involvement in solving social problems through volunteerism and local initiatives.

In her presentation, Ekaterina Glebova focused on the university's distinctive practices for working with international students.

"An effective mechanism for developing international youth cooperation is engaging young people in international cultural, economic, and scientific processes. This fosters sustainable contacts between young people from different countries, creates an international network of professional connections, and creates conditions for cultural exchange. Creating an active youth community will allow students to pool their efforts in addressing pressing social issues," says Ekaterina Glebova.

Colleagues were particularly interested in RUDN University's experience integrating international students into cultural, educational, and volunteer projects. Vepa Atakhanov, a fifth-year student from Turkmenistan, presented the activities of the Volunteer Center for International Medical Students, discussing their participation in Blood Donor Day events, events for cancer patients, and introductions to Russian classical music. Volunteering allows international students to gain a deeper understanding of the values and everyday life of Russians.

The Role of the University and the First Steps to Community

The forum clearly highlighted a trend toward the growth of public-society projects. RUDN University engages students, particularly international ones, in this work by integrating relevant tasks into curricula and extracurricular activities. The university provides platforms for dialogue with government agencies, supports students' social initiatives with grants, and develops a mentoring system. Through this system, senior students help new students become involved in significant projects, becoming facilitators of humanitarian cooperation.

What are the first steps RUDN students of different nationalities can take to develop youth cooperation? University experts recommend starting with a conscious dialogue—creating informal spaces for discussing not only cultural differences but also deep similarities in understanding values such as family, respect, and justice. Such sincere exchanges are the foundation for genuine joint projects.

According to the RUDN University delegation, the main outcome of the forum was the strengthening of the shared humanitarian agenda with Belarusian partners at the strategic level. The event clearly demonstrated the consolidation of positions: traditional spiritual and moral values are an unshakable foundation for both youth policy and international cooperation.

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RUDN University is home to projects capable of transforming entire sectors of the economy. One of them is AgronomiaRus, a highly efficient, automated multi-story farm. The project's motto is: "Using the latest technologies to grow more, faster, and cleaner."

Challenges of the modern agro-industrial complex

The project's leader is Vladislav Volin, a third-year student at the RUDN University Engineering Academy. His team set out to challenge the systemic problems of traditional agriculture: high water and fertilizer consumption, the use of chemicals, the scarcity of fertile soil, crop losses due to climate and disease, and long supply chains that lead to higher prices and spoilage.

The AgronomiaRus project offers an innovative solution: vertical multi-level farms with fully controlled microclimate and lighting. The technology is based on hydroponics (growing without soil), which allows for water savings of up to 95%. Each farm level is equipped with a monitoring system, and the planting and harvesting processes are highly automated. The entire ecosystem is managed by a centralized intelligent system with predefined algorithms.

The implementation of such farms is aimed at achieving strategic goals:

Improving the country's food security; reducing the cost of vegetables, especially in regions with low yields; producing fresh, safe, and delicious vegetables directly in the city, eliminating long transportation routes; and automating and modernizing the agricultural sector.

"Healthy eating has always been important to me, but in recent years I've noticed a disturbing trend—the steadily rising prices of fresh vegetables, especially in regions with challenging climates. Searching for a solution to this problem, I came up with the idea of rethinking the concept of vertical farms. The principle itself isn't new: there are already many vertical farming startups around the world, but almost all of them focus on growing microgreens, lettuce, strawberries, and other low-growing crops. We, however, are primarily focused on adapting this technology to larger vegetable crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. Our goal is to reduce cultivation costs, automate crop production processes, and introduce innovations into the domestic agro-industrial complex," says Vladislav Volin.

From idea to implementation

Vladislav's team includes students from various universities across the country. He is responsible for the farm's engineering design and overall management. Dmitry Rudakov, a third-year student at Moscow State Law University (majoring in Jurisprudence), oversees legal matters. Vladislav is developing the plant cultivation and care technology in collaboration with Gleb Matsak, a third-year student at Kuban State University from Krasnodar (majoring in Biology). The project manager notes that the team is close-knit and motivated, open to collaboration, and welcomes anyone interested in joining the agricultural development effort.

The project has already received significant recognition. As part of the Student Startup program (an event of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform within the federal project "Technologies"), the team won a grant of 1 million rubles from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE). These funds were used to establish AGRONOMIYARUS LLC, and construction of the first industrial farm is planned to begin in February 2026. The team will submit a report on the use of the grant by September 2026.

The project also completed the RUDN.VC accelerator program, which, according to Vladislav Volin, was a key step in its development.

"The RUDN.VC accelerator was very helpful to me as a founder in defining my company's development strategy. I gained a lot of valuable information from the lectures, which will help me avoid mistakes when implementing the project in the future. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to work with the tracker, Yulia Vorokhob. Together, we conducted a detailed project analysis, created a financial model, carried out strategic planning, and optimized the business model. RUDN.VC is an excellent program that helps students implement their projects. It's great that students have this opportunity—to present their ideas, receive expert support, and even find investors. I'd especially like to note the large number of innovative startups among the participants. It's safe to say that the accelerator makes a real contribution to the development of technology and innovation in our country, which is critically important in today's rapidly changing world," says Vladislav Volin.

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New year, new rules! To keep you up-to-date with all the latest information, we've put together a quick checklist of the key changes.

Submitting documents has become more convenient:

State Services (EPGU). In person. By mail. You can revoke your consent to enrollment in any of the above ways, regardless of how you initially submitted your documents (in person or online). The RUDN University applicant's personal account is no longer used for submitting applications, but it remains useful for obtaining additional information.

For graduates of secondary vocational education:

To be admitted through internal entrance examinations, your college or technical school's diploma profile must match the profile of the chosen bachelor's or specialist's degree program. Otherwise, admission is based on the Unified State Exam (USE) results.

Important dates:

June 20 marks the start of the application period for all modes of study (full-time, part-time, and distance learning) and funding types. July 25 marks the deadline for applications for state-funded places for applicants based on Unified State Exam results. August 10 marks the deadline for admission to state-funded places in master's and doctoral programs. Uniform deadlines for admission to fee-paying places have been established for all modes of study.

Points for individual achievements upon admission to a bachelor's/specialist's degree:

You can earn up to 10 points for a certificate with honors, up to 8 for winning the RUDN University Olympiad, and up to 5 for a prize-winning place. Athletic achievements and volunteer work are also taken into account.

Points for individual achievements upon admission to a master's program:

A bachelor's or specialist's degree with honors—20 points. Winning the "I Am a Professional" Olympiad—up to 100 points for medalists. Publications in journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science—up to 15 points per article. Winning the RUDN University Universiade—up to 100 points. Patents and certificates—5 points for each document (maximum 30 points in total).

You can always find more detailed information about the admission rules. on the RUDN University Admissions Committee website.

Contacts: Moscow, Miklukho-Maklaya St., Building 6, Room 226.

Phone: 7 (499) 936-86-94.

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Artem Vanyashev, a fourth-year student majoring in International Economic Relations and Foreign Economic Activity, took first place in the prestigious International Student Debate Competition in Durban, South Africa. The event took place late last year, and the jury consisted of representatives from the BRICS network universities.

To reach the finals, Artem successfully passed the qualifying round, which received approximately 100 applications from across Russia, and then competed in the in-person round against representatives from MGIMO, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, St. Petersburg State University, and other leading universities. Ultimately, he defeated national debate champions from all BRICS countries!

Sincerity as a strategy

"The most challenging was the semifinal against the Chinese champion. It was clear he had a deep understanding of the topic and was able to formulate his thoughts on the fly. During our discussion with him, I truly understood the position I was assigned to defend. For me, this round wasn't just a debate semifinal—it became a matter of principle: I had to defend my point of view," says Artem Vanyashev.

According to the student, he prepared for the competition independently before the selection process. After reaching the finals, Daria Sergeyevna Sokolan, Deputy Dean for International Affairs at the Faculty of Economics, joined his preparation.

"I didn't read any specific literature. I constantly study materials on related topics and watch relevant video lectures. Just before the debate, I read The BRICS: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew F. Cooper," says Artyom Vanyashev.

Playing on two fronts

The book proved very useful, as all the final topics were related to the future of BRICS and its development. The student had to argue both from an idealistic perspective and from the opposite—in which case, he would point out existing problems and ask why they haven't been resolved yet.

"For example, there was a case study on the question, 'Should BRICS create its own body to evaluate countries' development?' In my argument, I argued that when attempting to build an alternative to existing institutions acting in the interests of the global West, no aspect can be ignored, including such an important one as the existence of its own evaluation bodies and agencies. The creation of such a structure does not mean abandoning cooperation with existing organizations, but it does provide participants in global economic processes with a choice and an alternative. BRICS, in turn, advocates for the development of such alternatives, so such initiatives fit seamlessly into its philosophy," says Artem Vanyashev.

In another case study on the unification of digital policies among BRICS countries, the RUDN student's opponent proposed borrowing technologies from China on mutually beneficial terms for subsequent adaptation in other BRICS countries. He argued that, with similar technological foundations, the countries could join a unified system.

"I had to speak out against it. My argument was based on the fact that China wouldn't take such steps without a tangible and strategically significant benefit for itself. Furthermore, such borrowings are fraught with the risk of creating technological dependence, which contradicts the BRICS concept. Also, if this model is truly so simple and feasible, the question arises: why hasn't any of this been implemented yet, and why isn't China already transferring its technologies to other BRICS countries?" — Artyom Vanyashev.

The secret of success

As the winner noted, there were no unexpected answers from his opponents.

"The entire debate followed my script, and I was the one setting the direction of the argument. Rather, each of my answers was a surprise to them. I think the key factor in my success was confidence. I won rounds because I firmly believed in what I was saying, and the jury sensed this conviction," says Artyom Vanyashev.

Artem advises students who would also like to try their hand at debate not to wait for an invitation but to seek out opportunities on their own. Incidentally, this was his first debate, and he doesn't plan to stop there. "Next year, I'll defend my title and plan to win again," says Artem Vanyashev.

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Vadim Sergeevich Pokrovsky, professor and head of the T. T. Berezov Department of Biochemistry at RUDN University, has been appointed acting director of the Institute of Experimental Oncology and Carcinogenesis at the N. N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, which is one of the clinical sites of the RUDN University Institute of Medicine.

The new research institute will focus on developing drugs and systems, as well as fundamental research in oncology and molecular genetics. The institution's primary goal is to consolidate scientists conducting fundamental and experimental research to minimize the time it takes to move from scientific discovery to clinical implementation.

We spoke with Vadim Sergeevich to find out what his new appointment means to him, how teams will be formed at the institute, and what goals he sets for himself in his new position in 2026.

What does your appointment as Acting Director of the Institute of Experimental Oncology and Carcinogenesis mean to you? Why do you think your candidacy was chosen?

I see this as an opportunity and a sign of great trust from the leadership of the Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology and the Ministry of Health. For me, this is an opportunity to create the best center of expertise in fundamental and experimental oncology in Eastern Europe. I don't fully understand all the details and reasons for my appointment, nor do I know the possible alternative scenarios, which were certainly discussed. I'd like to think they believed in me. Perhaps this was also influenced by the fact that over the past 10 years, in my opinion, I've managed to take the laboratory at the Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology and the Berezov Department of Biochemistry at RUDN University to a new level. We've achieved a lot both in developing scientific work and in organizing events and educational programs. Winning the "Science" track and the superfinal of the "Leaders of Russia" competition in 2022, as well as receiving the Moscow Government Prize, could also have played a role. Perhaps the combination of these factors was decisive.

The new institute was created to shorten the path from scientific discovery to its implementation in clinical practice. In your opinion, what is the main bottleneck in this process today, and how do you plan to address it?

Modern changes in technologies, regulatory requirements, and the manufacturing capabilities of drugs and test systems dictate new conditions for their development. Today, we need closer ties between experimental science and clinical challenges, faster and more cost-effective transfer of applied developments from research institutes to industrial partners, and more active interaction between scientists from different specialties. This goal can and should be achieved in two ways. First, it is necessary to create a system with clear and user-friendly rules for communication, financing, project management, intellectual property management, and commercialization of developments. This objective is achieved by developing (or updating) relevant regulations within the institution. Second, it is important to manually identify specific problems and find solutions that align with the interests of the institute and the well-being of its employees.

How will scientists be consolidated? Will you form teams for specific projects, inviting specialists from different organizations?

Without a doubt, yes. Networking is one of the key factors for the success of modern scientific projects. I am a staunch supporter of supporting strong projects, regardless of their origin—whether internal or external. We need to seek out opportunities to implement them, even when they are not obvious, build new connections between people, and support them. Sometimes, with minimal effort, significant results can be achieved. If you look at the publications of our research team (department and laboratory), almost 80% of them are the result of collaboration with teams from other research institutes and universities. We have successful experience with this type of work.

Furthermore, the N. N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology is the largest research center in Russia in this field, with over 5,000 employees, tens of thousands of patients treated annually, and the country's most comprehensive clinical expertise in anticancer therapy. Even this internal resource is not yet fully utilized, and we need to strengthen the links between clinicians and scientists.

Do you plan to involve young scientists, postgraduate students, and students from RUDN in the institute's work? What other opportunities does your appointment open up for the university?

Scientists, postgraduate students, and undergraduates from the RUDN University Department of Biochemistry have been actively involved in the work of my laboratory at the N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology for almost 10 years. Our departments effectively complement each other, creating a genuine synergistic effect. This practice certainly needs to be expanded and strengthened. We can create new core departments within the research institute, engage undergraduate and postgraduate students, and staff from other departments and laboratories in this work, and engage scientists from the institute to supervise the coursework and theses of our undergraduate and graduate students.

What are your main goals as Acting Director this year? What areas of work will be your priority?

I have identified four key tasks for myself. The first is formulating strategic goals and building the corresponding management systems for the institute, identifying growth areas, and developing plans for the implementation of new projects. The second is the renovation of two buildings, which together house approximately 400 employees. We must create the most modern, functional, and comfortable renovation project possible, enabling cutting-edge research, and ensure its high-quality implementation. The third is reorganizing the institute's research team, opening new laboratories, and creating research groups, primarily in areas where the research institute has not yet fully demonstrated its potential: chemoinformatics and molecular modeling, metabolomics, genomics and bioinformatics, and microfluidic technologies. If colleagues have interesting ideas, now is the time to propose them. And the fourth is finding new sources of funding. Modern science requires significant investment. Given limited resources and the competitive selection of projects, we must learn to seek out additional opportunities and utilize existing ones more effectively. These are the main tasks. We are currently formulating specific goals and, I believe, will approve them in the coming months.

We congratulate Vadim Sergeevich on his appointment and wish him success in his new position, as well as breakthrough scientific results!

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Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor at RUDN University, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with a course in perinatology, and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Radzinsky was awarded a high professional award—the D. O. Ott Medal "For Outstanding Contribution to Maternal and Child Health."

The award ceremony took place during the 128th anniversary celebration of the First Saint Petersburg State Medical University named after Academician I. P. Pavlov. We spoke with Viktor Evseevich and learned what this award means to him, what achievements of his work he is proud of, and what projects he is currently working on.

What achievements of Dmitry Ott, a legend in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, do you consider most important today?

Dmitry Oskarovich Ott's ideas remain relevant today. For example, the vaginal approach in gynecological surgery, the advantages of which were recognized by the international community over 20 years ago. Harry Rich, the inventor of laparoscopic hysterectomy (uterus removal), said that his method was superior to the vaginal approach. Today, this is a priority for those who master this technique: fewer complications, a minimal hospital stay, and the absence of external incisions (which is also important from an aesthetic perspective). Moreover, it was Ott who proposed and developed the technology of laparoscopic surgery over 100 years ago. He also wrote the first works on the biocenosis of the genital organs. Why did the First Saint Petersburg State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov honor me with an award? Because Ott is its creator! The world's first women's medical institute, founded by him, was transformed into a general institution (both male and female) on the eve of World War I, and this year the university celebrated its 128th anniversary.

The medal recognizes your outstanding contribution to maternal and child health. Can you share some of your proudest achievements?

With 55 years of experience as a medical obstetrician and summing up some of my accomplishments, I consider the scientific contributions of my students (more than 50 doctors and 180 candidates of medical sciences) to the transformation of obstetric care to be a significant achievement. Specifically, this includes the introduction of early discharge (there is no other way to prevent infections in maternity hospitals), rooming-in of mother and child, modifications to cesarean sections, and the development of methods for combating hemorrhage in women in labor. But I believe the most important aspect of modern obstetrics is the fight against obstetric aggression: unnecessary tests, excessive "health" measures, and unjustified operative deliveries.

What are you working on now?

There's a lot left to do. We've already prepared new teaching materials for the "Reproductive Health" program for sixth-year students, and we're rushing to publish a textbook on obstetrics and gynecology specifically for general practitioners—one that describes not only what to do, but also how to do it.

What advice would you give to students just starting out in medicine and dreaming of one day making a difference in the field?

I would advise them to read "medical stories and short stories" by Chekhov, Bulgakov, and Veresaev. This will make them more honest and goal-oriented.

Congratulations to Viktor Evseevich on this well-deserved recognition of his professional contribution!

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