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RUDN University has announced the names of its most productive scientists for 2025. The traditional ranking of research and teaching staff, which has been conducted since 2023, has identified the leaders in three key categories: "Most Cited Scientist," "Leader in the Commercialization of Research and Development Work," and "Best Grant Manager."

The expert committee assessed the scientists' performance based on objective quantitative indicators: citation indices, the volume of funding raised, and success in implementing their developments in the real sector of the economy.

The most cited scientist

The winners were determined based on the highest average citation score of publications for the years 2022–2025.

Milena Vasilyevna Skvortsova, Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the Institute of Gravity and Cosmology, won the Natural Sciences and Engineering category. Olga Valentinovna Lomakina, Professor in the Foreign Languages Department at the Faculty of Philology, achieved the best result in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.

Leader in the commercialization of R&D

This category assessed the amount of funds raised from the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in 2025. The winning team was a team of authors from the Engineering Academy with their invention, "Method for Generating a Dust Flow for Mechanical Interaction with Orbital Space Objects."

The winning team included:

Yuri Nikolaevich Razumny (Head), Director of the Engineering Academy; Sergey Alekseevich Kupreev, Professor of the Department of Mechanics and Control Processes; Vladimir Yuryevich Razumny, Senior Researcher at the Scientific Center for Comprehensive Research and Effective Development of Subsoil; Oleg Evgenievich Samusenko, Head of the Department of Innovative Management in Industrial Sectors.

Best Grant Manager

The winners in this category were determined based on the amount of funding attracted to the university in 2025. Winners were selected in three areas:

Fundamental sciences:

Vadim Nikolaevich Molodtsov, a senior researcher at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine. His research, funded by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation, is focused on developing an antibiotic for the treatment of mycoplasmosis.

Applied Sciences:

Viktor Viktorovich Andreev, associate professor at the Scientific and Educational Institute of Physical Research and Technology. His project focuses on the development of multifunctional plasma systems (in collaboration with Rosatom State Corporation).

Business contracts:

Elena Viktorovna Savenkova, Director of the Institute of Ecology. She is the undisputed leader in terms of the volume of scientific and technical services provided. Her key project was a student survey of traffic flows in 41 industrial centers across Russia as part of the federal Clean Air project.

We congratulate the laureates and wish them new scientific victories!

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RUDN University held a gala ceremony to present its annual Science and Innovation Award. Four university scientists were awarded the prize: Dmitry Kucher, Olga Lomakina, Konstantin Gomonov, and Vyacheslav Begishev.

The award dates back to 2006. Initially, it was called the Academic Council Prize for Active Research, and in 2009, it acquired the status of a university prize in science and innovation. In 2024, the competition terms were updated: for the first time, two categories were introduced: "Leading Scientists" and "Young Scientists" (previously, young researchers received a separate grant). Each category will award one winner in the "Natural and Technical Sciences" category and one winner in the "Social Sciences and Humanities" category.

The prize is awarded by secret ballot for a set of scientific results:

For outstanding achievements of a theoretical or applied nature; for the results of research that have made a significant contribution to the development of the natural, technical, social and humanitarian sciences; for the development of new equipment and progressive technologies that ensure innovative development of the economy and social sphere.

The laureates are authors of high-level publications, textbooks and monographs, leaders in attracting external funding, creating and commercializing the results of intellectual activity (RIA), and executors of grants from major scientific foundations.

Let's take a closer look at this year's winners.

Category "Leading Scientists"

Natural and technical sciences

Dmitry Evgenievich Kucher is a candidate of technical sciences and associate professor at the Department of Rational Nature Management at the Institute of Ecology.

Regalia: Corresponding Member of the Russian Ecological Academy and the Russian Academy of Quality; Member of the Russian Geographical Society; Honored Builder of the Moscow Region.

Positions: Director of the Scientific Center for Research, Integrated Design, and Development of Urban and Agricultural Sectors; Senior Researcher at the Institute of Ecology; Deputy Head of the Greenhouse Gas Verification and Validation Authority.

Research area: environmental safety, risk management, geoecology.

Achievements: Author of over 200 publications, two patents, and three databases. Leader in the commercialization of RIAs at RUDN University in 2023. Winner of the "Best Lecturer at RUDN University" competition (3rd place) in 2025. Regular moderator of the RUDN University conference on sustainable development goals (section on sustainable urban development). Over the past five years, under Dmitry Evgenievich's leadership, more than 30 R&D projects have been completed, raising approximately 33 million rubles, and RIAs worth over 3 million rubles have been commercialized.

Scientific development:

Dmitry Evgenievich developed a risk-oriented organizational management system that includes a full cycle of risk identification, classification, quantitative assessment, and ranking, followed by the implementation of mitigation measures and effectiveness monitoring.

The scientist substantiated the concept of "acceptable risk" as key to risk management and the implementation of the precautionary principle. He proposed his own typology of human attitudes toward risk (11 types) and, for the first time, combined "pure" risks (life, health, ecology) and speculative risks (finance, management, personnel, quality) into a single model.

The approach is applicable to developing regulations and metrics, training personnel, determining funding priorities, and making engineering and organizational decisions. The key benefit is improving the actual safety of crowded facilities and the sustainability of management decisions.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Olga Valentinovna Lomakina is a Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Philology.

Research area: phraseology, paremiology, linguistic axiology.

Achievements: Author of over 270 scientific publications, a recognized leader in the field of linguistics, guest editor of Scopus journals, recipient of honorary certificates from the Rector of RUDN University and a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. Since 2015, Olga Valentinovna has led an international paremiological seminar, bringing together researchers from various countries.

Scientific development:

Olga Lomakina, as part of a research group, presented paremiology as a distinct branch of linguistics studying minor genres of folklore. Her fundamental contribution is embodied in a trilogy of works: "Paremiology in Discourse," "Paremiology Without Borders," and "Paremiology at the Crossroads of Languages and Cultures." The scholar proposed a theory of axioparemiology based on a description of the value constants and value variables of supra-word units in natural languages. Her research papers are devoted to the multi-paradigmatic study of stable units in different languages, exploring how the value system of an entire people is reflected in proverbs and sayings.

The uniqueness of this approach lies in its multifaceted nature: the paremiological space of language is presented as an expanded text, allowing for a deeper understanding of a specific linguistic culture. This is not simply a study of the text, but a deciphering of the cultural code through the unity and diversity of the value orientations of a multiethnic society.

Category "Young Scientists"

Natural and technical sciences

Vyacheslav Olegovich Begishev is a Doctor of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Probability Theory and Cybersecurity at the Institute of Computer Science and Telecommunications (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences).

Research area: 5G/5G/6G wireless communication networks.

Achievements: Manager and executor of grants from the Russian Science Foundation, author of over 30 articles in leading international journals, including TOP-1% and TOP-5% (Scopus) publications over the past 5 years. Member of dissertation councils at RUDN University and MIPT, regular reviewer of prestigious first- and second-quartile scientific journals, author of two books, three textbooks on 5G/6G communication networks, and six research papers.

Scientific development:

Vyacheslav Begishev has developed a technology that ensures stable, high-speed wireless communication even when the user is moving or holding the device. For the end user, this means stable and uninterrupted data transmission, reduced power consumption, and the ability to use new services (VR/AR, cloud computing, telemedicine) on future mobile networks.

The technology enables early detection of potential radio channel blockage (for example, by a person or moving objects) and automatic switching to an alternative beam or base station before the connection is lost. The probability of connection loss is reduced from 30% to 5%.

The scientist developed algorithms for proactive blocking detection, intelligent beamforming control, and machine-learning-based user application identification methods. The proposed solutions were implemented and experimentally validated on a prototype 6G communication channel with an operating frequency of up to 156 GHz and a data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbps.

The development's uniqueness lies in its integrated approach, which combines mathematical modeling, methods of queuing theory, stochastic geometry, and machine learning with experimental verification on a real 6G system prototype.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Konstantin Gennadievich Gomonov is a candidate of economic sciences and associate professor at the Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling at the Faculty of Economics.

Research area: sustainable development, circular economy, energy efficient technologies.

Achievements: Leader and implementer of six research projects, including a grant from the Russian Science Foundation and a grant from the President of the Russian Federation. Author of over 40 scientific papers, including publications in first- and second-quartile journals, as well as a monograph.

Scientific developments:

Konstantin Gomonov has created a comprehensive set of tools for assessing and forecasting the development of the circular economy and hydrogen energy:

A hierarchical system of 22 comprehensive indicators for assessing the circular economy. Allows you to objectively measure and compare the level of development of the circular economy in different countries and regions, identify lagging areas and priorities for government policy.
Software tools in Python with integration of EXIOBASE and Eurostat databases. Automates complex circular transformation efficiency calculations, ensures reproducible results, and accelerates change monitoring.
Dynamic clustering of countries using machine learning to identify typological groups according to the level of development of the circular economy and tracking their evolution. Allows countries to define their position and adopt best practices.
Hybrid model for assessing the environmental and economic efficiency of hydrogen technologies (DEA + LCA + VSD). Provides a multi-criteria assessment of hydrogen production process chains taking into account environmental, economic and social aspects.
Methodology for predicting the dynamics of green hydrogen cost reduction based on learning curves. Helps determine when to achieve cost competitiveness with traditional energy sources.
A model for assessing the potential for price competitiveness of green hydrogen in the domestic market of the Russian Federation. Identifies key competitive factors for targeted industry support.
A system of integral indicators for evaluating hydrogen projects with a software product. Provides a standardized assessment based on six groups of criteria, taking into account positive externalities.
Taxonomy of tools for stimulating the production of low-carbon hydrogen in the EAEU countries with a selection algorithm. Systematizes state support measures and offers a methodology for selecting effective instruments, taking into account the specifics of the EAEU.

Congratulations to the 2025 RUDN University Prize winners in Science and Innovation! Their outstanding achievements make an invaluable contribution to the development of the university and Russian and global science. We wish you new discoveries, inspiration, and the successful implementation of your boldest ideas!

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Mikhail Shaidorov, a graduate of the RUDN University Sochi Institute, won the gold medal in men's singles figure skating at the Milan Olympics. He competed for Kazakhstan.

After the short program, he was only fifth in the competition. However, in his free skate to the music from the film "The Fifth Element," Mikhail added a fifth jump—a flip—to his previously announced four quadruple jumps and successfully completed the program. Ultimately, he took first place and became the Olympic champion.

Congratulations from RUDN University

The university staff congratulates Mikhail on his victory.

"RUDN's greatest asset is its alumni: among them are presidents, ministers, and Olympic champions. Mikhail became yet another Olympic champion among the university's alumni; he graduated from the Sochi branch. On behalf of the large RUDN family, we congratulate Mikhail on his Olympic gold; we are proud of him," said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

"The Olympic legacy in action. In 2024, Mikhail graduated from vocational school with a degree in Physical Education and received his diploma. He studied diligently for all four years, attending all classes and lectures. He also trained with the renowned 1994 Russian Olympic champion, Alexei Urmanov, on our Olympic ice rink, which was built for the 2014 Sochi Olympics," says Kristina Mrug, Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at the RUDN University Sochi Institute.

Kristina Vladimirovna noted that both students and teachers watched Shaidorov's performance in Milan.

"The entire institute—both vocational and higher education—were rooting for Misha. When we realized he wasn't in the top five after the last Grand Prix, we watched just to cheer for him. No one expected to see this Olympic medal. People in the dorms said our staff were crying. We're proud of our graduate; we have a new Olympic champion," says Kristina Mrug.

About the Olympic champion

A year ago, Mikhail became the first figure skater in world history to land a quadruple toe loop combination with his second jump. Shaidorov won the first medal for the Kazakhstan team at these Games. He is 21 years old and continues to train under Alexey Urmanov. In 2025, he won silver at the World Championships.

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Imagine needing to measure the size of a dust particle, which is a thousand times thinner than a human hair. What's more, the dust particle doesn't stay still, but moves chaotically through the liquid. This is precisely the challenge pharmacists face every day, monitoring the quality of modern medications. And now—for the first time in Russia—they will have a single, legally approved measurement method.

The Russian Ministry of Health has approved a draft general pharmacopoeial monograph developed by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry at the RUDN University Institute of Medicine. The document establishes a state quality control standard for an entire class of drugs—colloidal solutions, emulsions, nanoparticles, and even vaccines.

Team: Who Created the Quality Standard?

Anton Vladimirovich Syroeshkin is a Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, and Head of Department. Tatyana Vadimovna Pletneva is a Doctor of Chemical Sciences and Professor. Olga Valeryevna Levitskaya is a Candidate of Chemical Sciences and Associate Professor. Elena Valeryevna Uspenskaya is a Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Professor.

What is a "colloid" and why can't it be seen?

When we buy drops, sprays, or injection solutions at the pharmacy, we think the liquid in the ampoule is completely transparent and homogeneous. But this is not entirely true. Many modern medications are colloidal systems. Simply put, tiny solid particles or oil droplets float in the liquid, so small that they are invisible to the naked eye.

Examples from life:

Protargol (nasal drops) is a colloidal silver solution; Polyglucin and Hemodesis, which are used to treat blood loss, are also colloids; even some new-generation vaccines are based on virus-like particles smaller than 150 nanometers.

The problem is that particles up to 400 nanometers in size are invisible to optical microscopes—they're smaller than the wavelength of light. Inspecting their quality is like checking the straightness of a seam while wearing very thick mittens.

Laser magic: how to "catch" the invisible man?

The method standardized by RUDN scientists is called dynamic light scattering (DLS).

A colloidal solution is illuminated by a laser, and a special sensor records how the brightness of the scattered light changes over time. The particles in the liquid are in constant thermal motion. Large particles "tremble" slowly, while small ones vibrate rapidly. By analyzing this "tremble," a computer calculates the precise size.

Particle size in a drug is a factor in safety and effectiveness

"Particles that are too large can clog capillaries or not be absorbed. Uneven size means the active substance dose will fluctuate from ampoule to ampoule. And in vaccines based on virus-like particles, size critically affects how the immune system 'sees' the enemy," says Elena Uspenskaya.

RUDN University sets the standard. The DLS principle itself has been used in science and industry since the 1990s. However, it was only included in the EU list of mandatory drug control methods in 2023–2024. Russia is not copying Western regulations, but is developing its own, more in-depth and precise ones. The European version describes the method in a fairly general way. The RUDN University version contains a comprehensive section on theory and mathematical models, eliminating any misunderstandings. It outlines sample preparation requirements, down to how to filter the solvent and at what temperature to measure. Furthermore, the article is tailored to the national regulatory framework and uses terminology familiar to Russian pharmacists.

"The development of a general pharmacopoeial monograph transforms the DLS method from a convenient analytical tool into a mandatory element of regulated control. The general pharmacopoeial monograph introduces universal criteria: what polydispersity index is considered acceptable, what Z-average value should be recorded in the drug passport. This will reduce the variability of methods and associated errors in determining particle sizes in solutions for medical use. It will also facilitate the comparability of results both at the drug registration stage and during the publication of scientific results in the form of uniform terminology, test parameters, and experimental quality criteria," says Elena Uspenskaya.

Regarding the impact on the educational process, changes to the course content of "Physical and Colloid Chemistry" are possible after the article's approval. However, as Elena Valeryevna notes, the courses "Methods of Pharmacopoeial Analysis" and "Quality Control of Medicines" at the RUDN University Institute of Medicine already include modules on dynamic light scattering.

The draft general pharmacopoeial monograph is currently undergoing scientific and technical editing at the Institute of Pharmacopoeia and Standardization. It is expected that in the first quarter of 2026, an order from the Ministry of Health will approve this monograph as part of the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation.

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At RUDN University, the New Year comes twice. On the eve of the Spring Festival, the university walls were filled with music, bright colors, and a festive buzz—this time in honor of the upcoming Year of the Horse according to the lunar calendar.

The gala concert "Prelude to the Spring Festival. The Whole World is Watching CMG" brought together distinguished guests, diplomats, students, and faculty at RUDN University's main building. Among them were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia Zhang Hanhui, Chairman of the Russian Section of the Russian-Chinese Committee for Friendship, Peace, and Development Boris Titov, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky, Russian Foreign Ministry representative Anatoly Tsvyk, and heads of leading media outlets. Before the concert, guests had the opportunity to try their hand at the traditional game of touhu, assemble a "Luban Castle" puzzle, cut out jianzhi patterns, and write chunlian New Year's wishes during calligraphy classes.

Spring, which is always with us

Opening the ceremony, Shen Haixiong, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group (CMG), addressed the guests via video link, noting the scale and global significance of the gala concert. The Chinese Ambassador then took the floor. Zhang Hanhui reiterated: The Spring Festival is not simply a change of calendar, but a symbol of renewal, family warmth, and hope.

"The idea of renewal and harmony embodied in the Spring Festival resonates remarkably well with the current stage of Chinese-Russian relations. As Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said, 'For Russian-Chinese relations, any time of year is spring.' Trade turnover between China and Russia has exceeded $200 billion for the third year in a row, and its structure is becoming increasingly balanced and stable. The Cross-Cultural Years have successfully concluded, visa-free travel has come into effect, and contacts between the people of our countries are becoming ever closer. On the international stage, we are strengthening coordination, jointly advancing the reform of the global governance system in the interests of greater justice and equality," said Zhang Hanhui.

RUDN University President Vladimir Filippov placed particular importance on the selection of the event's venue. The university, which currently hosts students from over 160 countries, has long been home to thousands of young people from China. The numbers speak for themselves.

"This year, we admitted a record number of students from China—1,506. Our total now stands at 2,564. Of these, 565 were admitted to state-funded places through a competition run by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. These are the best of the best," said Vladimir Filippov.

He also recalled that the course toward strengthening ties with the East was set by the Russian President back in 2000—and Vladimir Putin's first foreign visit as head of state took place to China.

"Back then, the course to the East had already been set. And today we see how this decision has become the foundation of a new architecture of international cooperation," said Vladimir Filippov.

The RUDN University President also discussed the objectives of the Years of Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Education.

"This period shouldn't simply be a series of one-off events. We need to create a system, a comprehensive framework that will continue to operate. We're already implementing 15 joint educational programs, and we have 90 agreements with Chinese universities. We're currently negotiating the creation of an international center based at RUDN University and Xi'an University within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization," said Vladimir Filippov.

Diplomacy and Education: A Common Route

Speaking on stage, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky drew attention to a symbolic coincidence: this year, Chinese New Year coincided with Diplomatic Workers' Day.

"The strengthening of the Russia-China partnership is largely thanks to our foreign policy agencies. But education plays a key role in maintaining the achieved level of mutual understanding and passing it on to future generations," said Konstantin Mogilevsky.

Konstantin Ilyich also announced a rich program of cross-year education and thanked RUDN for making the concert one of the first events of the thematic two-year program. According to him, the events will cover educational, scientific, youth, and intercultural cooperation, as well as the promotion of Russian and Chinese language learning.

On behalf of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, Second Secretary of the First Asian Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Anatoly Tsvyk, welcomed the guests. His congratulatory message emphasized the university's role in training personnel for bilateral relations.

"In the era of innovation, highly qualified specialists are in demand. They will be responsible for advancing Russian-Chinese strategic cooperation in the near future," says Anatoly Tsvyk.

Round dance and a memorable gift

However, "Prelude to the Spring Festival" wasn't just formal speeches, but a veritable kaleidoscope of cultures. The Russian National Ballet "Kostroma" swirled the audience with the dance "Bystrinochka," followed by students from Moscow's universities performing "Blue and White Porcelain"—as delicate as a porcelain cup and just as graceful.

The audience also witnessed a rapid-fire "mask" change performed by Sichuan Opera artists, heard the "Pinyin Alphabet Song" performed by students from Moscow School No. 548, and concluded the program with a dance number, "Festival," where RUDN students charged the audience with the energy and rhythm of African, Asian, Latin American, and Russian folk melodies.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of a gift by the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society. Artist Anna Donchenko, a student of the renowned artist Gu Daming, presented Wang Bin, head of the CMG Media Corporation's Eurasian Bureau, with her painting "A Horse Brings Good Luck." She completed the work right on stage, writing in hieroglyphs the phrase "A swift-footed steed gallops forward irresistibly."

Furthermore, the online Chinese language school "Media Plus" announced support for 15 subsidized study trips to Chongqing for RUDN University representatives. This year, university students will have even more opportunities to see China firsthand.

The Spring Festival at RUDN University has concluded, but its overture is just beginning. Ahead lies the live broadcast of the CMG Gala Concert on February 16th on VK, the screenings on Poklonnaya Hill on February 17th, and, most importantly, two cross-years that promise to be a time of true breakthroughs in education and friendship between the two countries.

As university president Vladimir Filippov noted, "A horse symbolizes energy and movement toward a goal. Let's wish each other to keep up the pace."

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A group of students from the Faculty of Economics and the Institute of World Economy and Business at RUDN University spent two weeks in Japan, learning about local traditions, history, and educational practices. The language program was held at the partner university, Nara Women's University.

A group of students from the Faculty of Economics and the Institute of World Economy and Business at RUDN University spent two weeks in Japan, learning about local traditions, history, and educational practices. The language program was held at the partner university, Nara Women's University.

Learning as a dialogue of cultures

From the first day, the emphasis in the classes was on live communication and deep immersion in the linguistic and cultural context.

"The lessons were rich and intense. Sensei not only explained linguistic concepts but also spoke in detail about Japanese life, traditions, and the nuances of everyday life, making the lessons truly lively," said Ksenia Shupletsova, Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages at the RUDN University Faculty of Economics and group leader.

Students appreciated the special approach to teaching at the university.

"The training was almost entirely in Japanese. We covered some grammar and spent the entire class working on it, focusing on it completely. This method helps absorb information very well. It's common here to thoroughly examine a topic, repeating it over and over until you fully understand it," says Varvara Agafonova, a third-year student in the Faculty of Economics, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations.

From ancient capitals to tea ceremonies

The students' stay in Japan successfully combined academics and cultural immersion. They visited the ruins of the ancient capital of Heijo-kyo and the majestic Todaiji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. Participating in a Japanese tea ceremony—a ritual that reveals the philosophy of mindfulness and harmony—was also an unforgettable experience.

"We were taught a lot about traditions and customs. I think I learned a lot of useful things about life that I wouldn't have been able to grasp if I'd studied only in Russia," Varvara Agafonova shares.

Another valuable experience was getting to know the Japanese education system and student life.

"Japanese universities place great emphasis on discipline and academic culture: students adhere to a rigorous academic process and bear a high degree of personal responsibility for their results. Academics are closely intertwined with extracurricular activities—students actively participate in university clubs and societies (bukatsu), which are considered an important part of developing professional and social skills. A significant emphasis is placed on teamwork: group projects, collaborative discussions, and mutual support develop teamwork skills and a sense of belonging to a university community where everyone's contribution matters," notes Ksenia Shupletsova.

The trip to Nara became more than just a language course for the RUDN students. It was an experience of profound cultural and educational dialogue, allowing them to temporarily become part of the country's academic life. The quiet, history-filled city of Nara, the hospitality of their Japanese colleagues, and the intensive language practice made a lasting impression on the RUDN students.

"It's an amazing country with its own unique aesthetic. I'll definitely come back there again to continue my studies," Varvara Agafonova is confident.

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Ekaterina Kuzmina, a postgraduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry at RUDN University, successfully defended her PhD thesis on an innovative method for improving the properties of existing drugs. Rather than creating new molecules from scratch, her research suggests modifying existing drugs through mechanical activation of the drug substance.

The essence of the breakthrough

The study focuses on lacosamide, a substance used to treat epilepsy. Ekaterina developed a method for mechanically activating its powder in a special activator mill. Just as intense mixing can alter the properties of a material, controlled, high-intensity mechanical action alters the structure and properties of drug particles at the microscopic level.

What does this mean in practice?

Accelerated action: the processed powder dissolves 2.4 times faster than the original; the active ingredient is released into the dissolution medium faster than the original lacosamide, which is not subject to mechanical activation. This means the drug can begin to act in the body significantly faster. "Green" technology: the method does not use toxic solvents and does not create hazardous waste, which is consistent with sustainable development principles. Cost-effectiveness: improving the properties of an existing drug is faster and cheaper than developing a new one from scratch.

Responding to global challenges

Ekaterina's work addresses several important issues in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals. These include the fight against drug resistance, as many epilepsy patients develop resistance to therapy. Improved drug properties could help overcome this barrier.

Furthermore, her method reduces drug development time. Creating a new drug typically takes 10-15 years, but modifying an already known and proven molecule significantly speeds up the process.

And the already mentioned advantage is the environmentally friendly nature of production. This method sets new standards for the pharmaceutical industry, reducing its environmental footprint. This is pioneering research for the university's medical institute. For the first time, a mechanical activation method for a medicinal substance was developed and optimized within its walls. Furthermore, changes in the substance's structure and properties were comprehensively studied in situ, demonstrating the irreversibility of the positive changes and the long-term stability of the resulting material.

"The developed approach opens the possibility of targeted improvements in the properties of a wide range of known drugs. This is a step toward more effective, safe, and affordable therapies developed with environmental considerations in mind," says Ekaterina Kuzmina.

The girl has already filed an application for a Russian patent for her method.

The Explorer's Path

In 2024, Ekaterina graduated with honors from the RUDN University Institute of Medicine with a specialization in Pharmacy and began working on her PhD dissertation in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry as a postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Elena Valerievna Uspenskaya, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

She has participated in a number of national and international conferences, including the International Pirogov Scientific Medical Conference (2024), the IV International Conference "Hot Spots in Solid State Chemistry: Focused Fundamental Research" in Novosibirsk (2024), and the VII All-Russian Conference "Physics of Aqueous Solutions" (2025). She has published five full-text international research articles on the topic of her dissertation, four of which were in journals indexed in the Scopus international database.

Ekaterina Kuzmina's research exemplifies how modern science at RUDN University is solving pressing practical problems. This work, initiated within the university, has the potential for practical implementation in the pharmaceutical industry, offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for the medicine of the future.

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"RUDN Unites the Best": The Story of a Team of First-Year Female Medical Students

On its anniversary (RUDN University celebrated its 66th anniversary yesterday), the university is rightfully proud of every student. Particularly those who, barely crossing the threshold of their alma mater, already glorify its name. The story of the "Blind Kittens" team of first-year female medical students is a shining example of how RUDN University, from its very first days, becomes a springboard for talented students to reach new heights, fostering a unique environment of friendship, support, and scientific inquiry.

Olympiad winner, science club leader, and volunteer: a RUDN University medical student shared the secret to her drive and success.

Reading through Anastasia Bogoyavlenskaya's list of accomplishments, you might think she's a comic book superhero or an alien from another planet. It's hard to believe one person could accomplish all this! But this sixth-year medical student at RUDN University (major in General Medicine) proves otherwise: she's published 15 scientific articles in national and international journals, regularly wins and places first in competitions and olympiads, leads a student research club, and seems unaware that there are only 24 hours in a day.

We asked Anastasia why she chose medicine as her profession.

A winning impression: a fourth-year RUDN University student from Iran won the Olympiad for dental students.

Mahdi Alipour from Iran won the "Precise Impression" Olympiad, held at RUDN University for third- and fourth-year international students majoring in Dentistry. Over 60 students applied for the competition, of which 23 students from Iran and one participant from China were selected for the finals.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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On the professional holiday of dentists, we are sharing good news: for the first time in Russia and the CIS, a national standard (GOST) has been approved regulating the method for determining the abrasiveness of toothpastes. The standard is based on the RIA (Russian Abrasiveness Index) assessment method developed at RUDN University.

The development was developed by staff from the Institute of Digital Dentistry at the RUDN Medical Institute, together with scientists from the L.F. Vereshchagin Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The method has undergone a full cycle of scientific testing and will be implemented on June 1, 2026.

The following took part in the creation of the methodology and standard:

Samvel Vladislavovich Apresyan, MD, Professor, Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation, Director of the Institute of Digital Dentistry at the RUDN Medical Institute; Alexander Gennadievich Stepanov, MD, Professor, Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Institute of Digital Dentistry at the RUDN Medical Institute; Svetlana Konstantinovna Matelo, MD, Professor of the Institute of Digital Dentistry at the RUDN Medical Institute; Alexey Serverovich Useinov, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Deputy Director for Research at the L.F. Vereshchagin Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

What is the scientific novelty?

The new GOST is based on an objective instrumental approach and includes:

The use of a rotary friction machine simulating the toothbrushing process; the application of contactless 3D optical profilometry; quantitative assessment of the wear depth of the model material; and the calculation of the Russian Abrasiveness Index (RAI) with a clearly defined scale of values.

Unlike foreign methods (including the RDA method), the new standard ensures reproducibility, high accuracy, and adaptation to the Russian standardization system, and also takes into account modern digital methods of surface analysis.

The adoption of the new GOST standard creates a unified national approach to assessing the safety and efficacy of toothpastes and improves the quality control of perfumes and cosmetics. It also simplifies the evaluation and certification of domestic and imported oral hygiene products, promoting consumer protection and the development of evidence-based dentistry.

The development of the first national standard for assessing the abrasiveness of toothpastes confirms the leading role of RUDN University and the Institute of Digital Dentistry at the Medical Institute in developing the scientific and technological foundations of modern dentistry and conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, physics, and digital technology.

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In honor of our university's 66th anniversary, 95 diplomats from 60 countries gathered within its walls. At the roundtable discussion "All Flags at RUDN," the university presented its new curriculum, programs, and study opportunities for international citizens.

Promotion of the Russian language

RUDN University Rector Oleg Yastrebov gave a short presentation to the guests. He noted that the university has seen a significant increase in interest in studying Russian. Over the past two years, the number of international students enrolled in philology programs has increased by almost 80%.

The digital preparatory faculty provides significant support in promoting the Russian language abroad. Currently, it enrolls approximately 7,000 students from 85 countries. Using the online platform, they not only master the language but also gain the knowledge necessary for admission to their chosen field of study: humanities, natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and biological sciences, and economics.

Since 2025, the "Generation RUDN" program has been successfully running on the digital preparatory faculty platform, with over 200 participants already enrolled. International graduates of the university and their family members can study Russian online for free.

That same year, RUDN University launched a special program to teach Russian to diplomats.

"We offer free Russian language training to employees of foreign diplomatic missions located in the Russian Federation. We have developed a customized program for ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary," said RUDN University Rector Oleg Yastrebov.

The training will take place on the digital faculty platform. The course will last four months.

Education on demand

In his report to the roundtable participants, the rector also highlighted a special priority for RUDN: designing educational programs to meet the specific needs of economies.

"We are initiating the creation of educational programs in areas such as engineering, agricultural technology, medicine, and ecology," noted Oleg Yastrebov.

A striking example is the "Sustainable Urban Development" program, developed at the request of the Ghanaian authorities. At the end of 2025, 45 municipal administrators from the country completed the program. The Ghanaian specialists not only attended lectures by RUDN University experts and thematic seminars but also participated in practical exercises involving real-life case studies from their professional fields. The program also included master classes and tours of urban infrastructure facilities, such as EcoLine, a company that handles waste removal, sorting, recycling, and disposal.

Another important project is the English-language master's program "Agroholdings for the Global South." It trains agronomists for countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, taking into account local specifics.

Support for international students

Vice Rector for Student Affairs Mikhail Katsarsky spoke to the guests in detail about the international student support system. He noted that 94 active national associations play a crucial role in the student's adaptation, where compatriots help newcomers. Furthermore, he explained that the dormitory accommodation system is based on an international principle: a Russian student shares each room with a foreign student to facilitate language practice. Mikhail Ilyich placed special emphasis on supporting student families. The university has two children's rooms, one of which opened alongside the family floor in the first dormitory block. Incidentally, approximately 30 families living on campus are international students.

"In these rooms, students and university staff can leave their children for several hours under the supervision of professional caregivers," the vice-rector explained.

He also told guests about the university's Multifunctional Center, which provides over 90 services, and about the Interclub studios, where students can discover their creative talents.

The path to a budget place through the Olympics

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Marina Rekets reminded diplomats about the key admissions tool for foreigners: the RUDN University Open Olympiad.

Its winners receive the opportunity to enroll at our university under a Russian Government quota, while runners-up receive a substantial tuition discount. Olympiad participants (in person and online) take a test in their chosen subject (physics, chemistry, computer science, ecology, and others). Afterward, online participants undergo a video interview, where potential students are assessed for their knowledge demonstrated on the test, as well as their motivation and readiness for learning.

"In 2025, over 15,000 people from 130 countries participated in the RUDN University Open Olympiad for International Citizens. 1,749 people won. In 2026, 650 quotas were allocated, which will be distributed through the Olympiad," said Marina Rekets, Vice-Rector for International Affairs.

Diplomats about RUDN University

Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Russia Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah delivered a speech at the roundtable, thanking RUDN for the education, skills, and friendships he received.

"I am confident that the cooperation I began when I arrived in Russia as ambassador will benefit our two countries culturally and technologically, while also promoting economic growth," noted Koma Steem Jehu-Appyah.

In turn, University Rector Oleg Yastrebov presented the graduate with his personal file, which has been kept at the university since 1985. Oleg Aleksandrovich noted that the file contains the future ambassador's party credentials, and a look at his grades reveals that he earned almost all A's.

At the end of the meeting, representatives from Abkhazia and China spoke. The former thanked our university for the support provided to international students by the national student association, while the latter thanked RUDN for its contribution to training highly sought-after specialists for China. The traditional roundtable concluded on a warm and friendly note.

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