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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The RUDN University medical student team "Blind Kittens" won the regional First Aid Movement championship, which took place during the 3rd Moscow Healthcare Volunteer Forum.
A total of 58 teams (43 school and 15 university) competed for victory, each consisting of five participants and one mentor.
RUDN University was represented by three teams:
The "Blind Kittens" team, captained by Olesya Aleksandrovna Dogotar, MD, PhD, associate professor at the Accreditation and Simulation Center of the Medical Institute; the "From Heart to Heart" team, captained by Tatyana Gennadyevna Snegireva, senior lecturer at the Department of Nursing Management of the Medical Institute; and the "Union of Salvation" team, captained by Irina Aleksandrovna Lukyanova, tutor for academic work at the Medical Institute.
For the first time and immediately the first
The championship was held in two stages: in the first, participants were tested and answered theoretical questions on first aid, and also solved practical problems in realistic scenarios: from bleeding and fractures to drowning treatment.
In the second stage, the teams completed situational tasks against the clock. They demonstrated first aid skills: performing CPR on "victims," stopping external bleeding from wounds using a tourniquet and pressure bandage, fixing shrapnel in wounds, and rescuing foreign bodies from becoming lodged in the upper respiratory tract. The participants were judged by competition experts—instructors from the Moscow City Branch of the Russian Red Cross.
The RUDN University team, comprised entirely of first-year students majoring in General Medicine, took first place. The "Blind Kittens" demonstrated a high level of preparation, a will to win, teamwork, communication, and motivation. The girls outperformed their older competitors not only in points but also in the speed of first aid and completion of all stages.
According to Margarita Gordeeva, to prepare for the competition, RUDN students spent several weeks attending first aid classes at the medical institute's professional student association, "First Line: Emergency Medicine."
"We studied specialized literature and also conducted team training. We met in our free time (between and after classes) in a coworking space, where we spent several hours a day honing our practical skills for speed and precision," says Margarita Gordeeva.
Another team member, Tatyana Sopetik, noted that mentor Olesya Dogotar skillfully assigned roles within their team, allowing the girls to showcase their strengths.
"Also crucial for us was the ability to quickly adapt to the situation, remain calm, and act decisively under stress. Our ability to react quickly and confidently overcome challenges allowed us to emerge ahead of the other teams," said Tatyana Sopetik.
A scream that gives you goosebumps
According to the girls, the most exciting part of the competition was working with the "victims," as their acting was top-notch and very realistic.
"The screams of the victim, who was in a state of hysteria, confused the entire team and gave them goosebumps," said Maria Morozova.
The entire team is pleased with the level of competition organization and the work of the judges, who remained calm, showed composure, and demonstrated objectivity throughout the championship.
"The exhibition and master classes organized during the competition are also worth mentioning. For example, there was the chance to hold a needle holder for the first time and place your first, albeit still uneven, suture. Who knows, perhaps this moment will become the starting point for the careers of new surgeons," says Arina Pankova.
Victory in the regional stage has advanced the "Blind Kittens" team to the finals of the All-Russian Championship, which will be held in Saransk in November. We wish them the best of luck!
By the way
At the 3rd All-Russian Congress with International Participation, "Thrombosis Day in Russia 2025," a team of residents from the RUDN University Institute of Medicine took third place in the game "Quizium." The game was part of the event's educational program, and six teams from Moscow's top cardiology departments participated in the competition. The competition consisted of question-and-answer sessions covering topics in cardiology, therapy, the history of medicine, and paramedical topics. There were five rounds in total.
"The event was wonderful, and everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Our main goal was to test our knowledge, spend time with colleagues, and meet residents from other hospitals. The most challenging questions were in the round dedicated to the connection between medicine and cinema. Victory always brings joy. This result is a logical result of our hard work and diligence," said Estiliana Giata, first-year resident at the RUDN University Institute of Medicine (specializing in Cardiology).
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