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Dmitry Chernyshenko: The leaders of the two countries have declared 2026 the Russian-Vietnamese Year of Science and Education.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko, Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, held a working meeting with Tran Hong Thai, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and welcomed participants of the scientific and educational forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation."

The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Tran Hong Thai on his appointment and wished him success in his new role. Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, 2026 has been declared the Russian-Vietnamese Year of Science and Education. Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Hong Ha for their productive collaboration within the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.

He also noted that work on the scientific track expands the prospects for long-term cooperation between Russia and Vietnam.

"We see great potential in developing postgraduate programs and internships for Vietnamese scientists, as well as establishing research centers integrated into international projects. I propose exploring these issues within the framework of the Russian-Vietnamese Year of Science and Education. Your visit is further confirmation that we will conduct it at a high level, engaging the scientific and academic communities of both countries," concluded the Russian Deputy Prime Minister.

Tran Hong Thai conveyed best wishes from Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation. He noted the productive work of both sides and thanked the Russian Government and Dmitry Chernyshenko personally for the dialogue.

The Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology expressed readiness to collaborate on research and development, and emphasized the interest of Vietnamese companies in working with Russian partners and sharing their results.

Tran Hong Thai reported that specific tasks and areas of work have been identified with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and personally with Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky. The permanent vice president of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology placed particular emphasis on research and development in the fields of nuclear energy and space.

"Education in Russia is our way of ensuring that our people are familiar with the achievements of Russian science and technology," he said.

Dmitry Chernyshenko and Tran Hong Thai also welcomed participants of the scientific and educational forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation." This event marks the launch of the Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam in 2026.

"This year, Russia and Vietnam are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasizes, over these years, our countries have developed a special relationship of alliance and fraternal mutual assistance. In May, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam paid an official visit to Russia. He took part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This significant date has forever linked our countries through shared historical memory, mutual support, and respect for the heroism of soldiers," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister stated.

He also noted the symbolism of holding the forum at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, where active international cooperation has been established: five branches of the university operate abroad, and over 1,000 foreign students study within its walls, 263 of whom are from Vietnam.

"According to our President Vladimir Putin, humanitarian issues and personnel training are among the key issues for our countries. Over the past few years, we have achieved significant results in the humanitarian field. We are also seeing positive dynamics in personnel training. More than 3,300 Vietnamese students study in Russia annually. Vietnam has one of the largest quotas for non-CIS countries – 1,000 budget-funded places per year," the Deputy Prime Minister added.

In conclusion, Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked the forum organizers, the university's leadership, and its Vietnamese partners.

In a video address, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha warmly recalled his years of study in Russia. He called the training of personnel in the USSR an invaluable strategic contribution to Vietnam's development and proposed specific ways to deepen cooperation today.

"Soviet educational institutions trained tens of thousands of Vietnamese scientists and engineers, who laid the fundamental scientific and technical foundation. This is a priceless asset, serving as the thread that binds our two peoples," said Tran Hong Ha.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky outlined the results of Russian-Vietnamese cooperation in recent years and key vectors for its development.

"The holding of the Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam is a clear demonstration of the strength and depth of the comprehensive strategic partnership between our countries. And science and education have been its solid foundation throughout these 75 years," he said.

Forum participants were also greeted by First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Andrey Yatskin, Rector of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Ivan Lobanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Russian Federation Dang Minh Khoi, and heads of ministries, departments, and academic institutions from Russia and Vietnam.

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Marat Khusnullin: The reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theatre's artistic production workshops in Moscow has been completed.

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Construction workers have completed the second phase of the reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theatre's production workshops, which included upgrading a hotel to accommodate touring artists and a health and rehabilitation complex for the artists' recovery and preparation for performances. Rostekhnadzor has confirmed the project's compliance with the approved design and estimate documentation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Next year, we celebrate a significant event—the 250th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia. We strive to meticulously preserve and enhance the potential of such cultural institutions. The second phase of the reconstruction of the theatre's art and production workshops in Moscow has now been completed. As part of this, construction workers renovated the hotel and the health and rehabilitation complex. Comfortable working and recuperating conditions for artists directly impact the creative process and help maintain the highest level of productions at this world-renowned theatre. The Bolshoi Theatre's art and production workshop complex consists of five buildings, totaling approximately 12,000 square meters, located on Petrovsky Lane. Work on all sites has now been completed," said Marat Khusnullin.

The apartment complex, covering over 2,000 square meters, houses 26 comfortable double rooms, a cafeteria, and other facilities. The wellness and rehabilitation center is equipped with gyms and medical rooms where artists can undergo recovery procedures.

"The reconstruction of the art and production workshops was carried out as part of the register of capital construction projects included in the comprehensive state program 'Construction,' overseen by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Work on the first three buildings—the production and engineering buildings, as well as the musical instrument repair shop—was completed in December 2023. These include workshops for the repair and manufacture of theatrical sets and costumes, the repair and maintenance of musical instruments, a printing house, and a laundry and dry cleaning facility," said Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

Thus, a comprehensive production and creative infrastructure has been created, which is necessary for the full functioning of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia.

"The key feature of the art and production workshops is that they house all the necessary support services to ensure the theater's operations. The buildings are equipped with new, modern equipment for laundry and dry cleaning, sewing of theatrical costumes, shoes, headdresses and wigs, and curtains, as well as their washing, dry cleaning, and ironing. A paint booth and metal and woodworking machines for the production of stage props have been installed. All of this will be used to produce theatrical costumes, shoes, and sets, ensuring the theater's full operational support," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production and Production Company.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: Agencies are summing up the results of digital transformation in 2025.

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At a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko and federal digital transformation leaders, the current progress of departmental digitalization programs was reviewed. The digital transformation leaders of the Russian Ministry of Culture, Roskomnadzor, and Roszheldor reported on the progress of planned activities.

By 2025, Russia will implement 60 digital transformation programs. "Each program is aimed at improving the efficiency of individual agencies and public administration as a whole: the quality of decision-making, the performance of core functions, and the delivery of public services. We have built tangible and measurable impacts into all the activities of these programs. With this approach, every ruble invested in the country's digitalization yields tangible results for citizens and the economy," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

Examples of implemented activities of departmental digital transformation programs:

— Ministry of Culture of Russia

A secure mechanism for spending funds using the Pushkin Card has been created. A double-confirmation system for transactions has been implemented in the PRO.Kultura.RF state information system using a unique event identifier and a "white terminal." Integration with the Federal Tax Service has been ensured for verifying the implementing organizations. As a result, in 2025, a preliminary review of over 20 million transactions totaling approximately 10 billion rubles was conducted. Fraudulent schemes totaling 200 million rubles were prevented.

The electronic state catalog of museum objects has been modernized and integrated with artificial intelligence technology to improve searches for museum collection items. Currently, 86.46% of records (approximately 70 million objects) have been uploaded to the catalog.

— Roskomnadzor

The online advertising accounting system has been automated. New legislative requirements for deducting 3% of online advertising revenue came into effect in April 2025. Currently, data on 56,000 payers is processed quarterly. 160 major payers have been identified, accounting for 90% of online advertising revenue. Since August, over 5 billion rubles have been received by the budget. Revenue by the end of the year is projected to be at least 7 billion rubles.

— Roszheldor

The electronic rolling stock accounting system has been improved, allowing for the same-day, number-based accounting of railcars. Previously, this service was provided on paper and took up to 30 days, which could result in delays. A railcar cannot be operated without an assigned number. The agency receives approximately 15,000 requests for railcar accounting annually.

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Financial news: Alfa-Bank has become a partner of the Finuslugi marketplace.

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On December 11, 2025, Alfa-Bank, Russia's largest universal private bank and one of the top three banks by retail deposits, joined Moscow Exchange's Finuslugi marketplace. Finuslugi is the first and only marketplace to integrate the bank's offerings into its storefront.

Available on the marketplace deposits Alfa-Bank with a yield of up to 15.01% per annum (including capitalization). Clients who open their first deposit with Finuslugi by December 30, 2025, will receive an additional is accrued Up to 5% per annum on the deposit rate with promo code VKLAD2025.

Igor Alutin, Senior Managing Director for Retail Business and the Finuslugi Marketplace at Moscow Exchange:

"When we created Finuslugi, our goal was to provide citizens across our vast country with access to the latest financial technologies and advantageous banking offers. Therefore, we are especially pleased to welcome Alfa-Bank, one of the largest players in the domestic financial sector, to our storefront. We are confident that only through cooperation among market participants can we achieve our goals of developing financial literacy, improving quality of life, and increasing financial independence for our citizens."

You can open deposits and review their terms online at Finuslugi. Simply go to the "Savings" section in your personal account or "Deposits" in the mobile app.

Finuslugi is a money marketplace created by the Moscow Exchange. On Finuslugi, you can open bank deposits, take out cash loans, purchase mutual fund shares, public bonds of Russian regions, as well as compulsory motor insurance (OSAGO), comprehensive motor insurance (CASCO), mortgage insurance, property insurance, and other products. You can top up your Finuslugi account commission-free using the Faster Payment System (FPS) 24/7. The service can be used regardless of region, anywhere in Russia and worldwide. Learn more on the website. http://finuslugi.ru.

Alfa-Bank is the largest universal private bank in Russia. Developed as a neotech platform, it offers clients a seamless digital experience for solving financial and everyday tasks. For 35 years, it has held leading positions in all segments of the banking business. The bank's net profit for 2024, based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), reached 210 billion rubles.

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The legendary GUU mini-football cup remained at home

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On December 10, a memorial mini-football tournament was held at the GUU sports complex. It was dedicated to the memory of renowned alumni athletes, multiple champions of Russia and Moscow university tournaments: Sergei Granilshchikov, Igor Pis'mak, Sergei Bedretdinov, Valery Khidiyatullin, and many others.

The tournament's first competitions took place back in the 1980s. The main inspiration and organizer was Yuri Komionko, an associate professor in the Physical Education Department at the State University of Management, a Master of Sports in football, and a top-category referee. Under his leadership, the student men's team became five-time Moscow student champions and won the national championship.

The teams that competed for the Sergei Granilshchikov Cup included the "Management and Staff of the State University of Management," the "University Graduates," the "Veterans of the Dmitry Alenichev Academy," and the veterans' team of the "Torpedo-Lyubertsy" sports society.

For the second year in a row, the head referee of the competition was experienced referee, senior lecturer of the Department of Physical Education and a leading figure in the university veterans' football movement, Sergei Khromov.

This year, the tournament was won again by the "GUU Management and Staff" team, who defeated the "Veterans of the Dmitry Alenichev Academy" in the final match with a score of 3:1.

We congratulate the participants on an interesting game and wish them good luck in the coming year!

Subscribe to the "Our GUU" Telegram channel. Publication date: December 11, 2025.

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RUDN University held its anniversary Gathering of Excellent Students

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Excitement, smiles, anticipation… For the 50th anniversary, the most persistent, disciplined, and multi-tasking students of RUDN University—participants in the Honors Rally—gathered in the assembly hall of the main building.

There are 1,290 students with straight A's this year, 93 of whom are foreigners.

The leaders among the faculties were:

Faculty of Philology – 228 excellent students; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – 226 excellent students; Engineering Academy – 170 excellent students.

The numbers were distributed by semester as follows:

2 semesters — 668 students; 4 semesters — 271; 6 semesters — 210; 8 semesters — 95; 10 semesters — 46.

The gala evening opened with a video debunking the myths about top students. They're not boring, nerdy, or stuffy! They're goal-oriented kids with busy lives, juggling studies, science, creativity, sports, and even work. Then, our university's rector, Oleg Yastrebov, delivered a welcoming speech.

"Getting straight A's is a testament to perseverance, determination, and willpower! When a student gets straight A's, it speaks volumes about their attitude toward themselves, their work, and those around them: they do everything perfectly and don't allow the "good enough" attitude. "A-level students, congratulations to each and every one of you!" — Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

The hall was filled with talented and hardworking RUDN students! The rector presented certificates and diplomas to students who received scholarships:

Eight students received a scholarship named after the first rector of RUDN University, Sergei Rumyantsev; eight students received a scholarship named after the second rector of RUDN University, Vladimir Stanis.

In addition, the Primary Trade Union Organization and the Scientific Department of RUDN University each awarded 12 people with certificates.

Quiz break

Following the initial awards ceremony, the hosts of the celebration and RUDN University Vice-Rector for Student Affairs Mikhail Katsarsky held a quiz with prizes for everyone in the hall. The five fastest and most knowledgeable students answered questions such as: "Who first proposed the idea of the World Wide Web?", "Which element on the periodic table is named after the Moon?", "Which fruit was considered a symbol of immortality in ancient China?", "Which literary work begins with the words, 'All happy families are alike'?", and "Which geographical discovery by Vasco da Gama marked the beginning of the Age of Discovery?"

If you answered: selenium, Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, peach, and the sea route to India around Africa, then you're probably an excellent student too. The first drawing at the event was conducted by Ivan Kornev, Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring, and Yegor Litvinenko, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs. The distinguished guests addressed the excellent students with parting words.

"A specialist knows how the system works, while a professional understands why it works the way it does, sees its limits, and is able to expand them. These are the kind of people we are currently focusing on, and these are the kind of professionals RUDN produces. I wish all the top students to continue to move forward," says Ivan Kornev.

"This room is filled with truly brilliant minds, sparkling eyes, eager for new knowledge and achievements. Do everything to realize your dreams and be just as friendly and vibrant," said Yegor Litvinenko.

Ivan Alexandrovich and Yegor Vasilyevich drew the name of the new tablet's winner from the lottery machine. It turned out to be Sergei Kovtunov, an eighth-semester honors student in the Artificial Intelligence department.

The moment for the main raffle—a Geely Coolray—was drawing near. Beforehand, the RUDN University rector presented gifts to all ten-semester top students. One of them, Yulia Taralina, a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, delivered a touching speech to the guests present at the celebration.

"I look around the room, and I can see people with some kind of superpower. Because the top students are the ones who can get up when they're exhausted, the ones who sit at their laptop all night, and then smile in the morning and turn in their project. They're the ones who have a storm inside them, yet they still support their classmates. They're the ones who set goals higher than themselves and still jump in, unafraid. But we weren't born this way. RUDN University gave us all of this, because it's not just a place where you learn. It's a place where we learn endurance, true friendship, and the ability to understand someone who speaks another language. A place where you become a citizen of the world without ceasing to be yourself," says Yulia Taralina.

"Today's event is dedicated to you, the top students—those people who are sometimes disliked. But why? Because you're different? It's true: you're distinguished by your diligence, and you have excellent communication skills. Because sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it, even how to charm. Your achievements speak for themselves. I envy you, in a good-natured way, because all paths, all roads, are open to you," Anastasia Bondarenko.

Do everything to the maximum

By chance (or "Boris Chernyshov's good graces"), the car's owner was Sofia Paplauskas, a master's student majoring in Construction at the Engineering Academy. This is the second year in a row that luck has been on the academy's side.

"I never aimed for straight A's, I just always tried to do my best in everything I did. I strove for something better, something greater. I always thought: if I have the opportunity to achieve my best, why not do it?" — Sofia Paplauskas.

According to the girl, for a long time the possibility of winning a car seemed unrealistic to her, until last year, when a representative of the engineering academy became the owner of the car.

"When my name was announced today, at first I thought I was imagining things. But no! This victory is a sign to me that all the effort invested in development, work, and study always pays off, and everything we do in life is not just for nothing. I want to thank RUDN University for becoming a home and a meaningful place in my life over the years, giving me so much more than just education and knowledge," says Sofia Paplauskas.

And although the car went to just one person, all the excellent students, starting from the fourth semester, received scholarships:

4 semesters — 20 thousand rubles; 6 semesters — 40 thousand rubles; 8 semesters — 50 thousand rubles; 10 semesters — 60 thousand rubles.

The holiday is over, but the pleasant aftertaste from it will remain with the excellent students for a long time.

An interview with Sofia Paplauskas will be published on the website soon: she will share the secret to her success, what it's like to spend 10 semesters getting straight A's, and whether she finds time to relax.

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Financial news: Finuslugi clients now have the option to automatically invest in a money market fund.

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Moscow Exchange's Finuslugi money marketplace has launched the "Finpodushka" service, which allows automatic investing in the open-end mutual investment fund (OIPF) "Birzhevaya Kopilka" (Exchange Piggy Bank) managed by DOKHOD Management Company.

The "Finpodushki" can be replenished from the Finuslugi "Wallet" or directly through the SBP. The funds received by the service will then be automatically used to purchase shares in the "Birzhevaya Piggy Bank" mutual fund.

The fund invests primarily in money market instruments—repo transactions with the central counterparty, the NCC—enabling unitholders to grow their savings with returns close to the key rate. The fund's benchmark return is the RUONIA rate calculated by the Bank of Russia. A small portion of its assets may be invested in reliable short-term bonds.

Finpodushki is available to clients on the Finuslugi website. Initially, the service will be available to Android users, followed by iOS app users. To begin investing, clients simply top up their Finpodushki with at least 100 rubles. Buying and selling shares with withdrawal to the Wallet takes one to two days, depending on the date and time of the transaction. There is no commission for buying and selling fund shares for Finuslugi clients. Users can set reminders to help them remember to top up their Finpodushki.

The fund's profits are reinvested daily, further increasing the expected return. DOKHOD Management Company acts as a tax agent, automatically calculating and withholding personal income tax. Clients who hold shares for more than three years can take advantage of a long-term securities holding tax break. The management company's fee is 0.7% per annum.

Igor Alutin, Senior Managing Director for Retail Business and the Finuslugi Marketplace at Moscow Exchange:

"We work daily to ensure that Finuslugi clients have access to the simplest and most profitable tools for growing their capital. To this end, we launched Finpodushka: a tool that combines a conservative approach to investing, the flexibility of savings accounts, and a return close to the Bank of Russia's key rate. Depositing and withdrawing funds from Finpodushka on weekdays takes just one day without losing any accrued interest, making it suitable for both those interested in short-term investments and those looking for long-term investment."

Vsevolod Lobov, Investment Director at DOKHOD Management Company:

"When developing the fund for Finpodushki, we had conservative investors in mind, who value deposit security and the flexibility of short-term investments. The fund primarily invests in overnight repo transactions secured by liquid securities. Each investment is processed through a central counterparty with the highest reliability rating and is secured by collateral 10-30% greater than the investment amount. The fund provides access to current money market returns while maintaining full liquidity—the ability to withdraw funds at any time."

Finuslugi is a money marketplace created by the Moscow Exchange. On Finuslugi, you can open bank deposits, take out cash loans, purchase mutual fund shares, public bonds of Russian regions, as well as compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (OSAGO), comprehensive motor insurance (CASCO), mortgage insurance, property insurance, and other products. You can top up your Finuslugi account commission-free using the Faster Payment System (FPS) 24/7. The service is available regardless of region, anywhere in Russia and worldwide. Learn more at https://finuslugi.ru.

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The Ministry of Education and Science recognized the Polytechnic University for its high professionalism in the media sphere.

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The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education held a seminar-meeting in Moscow with its subordinate universities, where the results of the year's work were summarized and plans for the next year were outlined.

At a session dedicated to best media practices in Russian universities, Marianna Dyakova, Head of the SPbPU Public Relations Department, presented a joint project with the Ministry of Education and Science video project "PRO-Rector". It was launched in April and 12 issues have been prepared.

At the conclusion of the seminar-meeting, an awards ceremony was held for media organizations that distinguished themselves with productive work during the past year. Polytechnic University received a letter of gratitude from the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, for their high professionalism in covering the scientific and educational agenda.

“We are grateful to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for its informational support throughout the year and for the opportunity to implement additional projects this year,” commented Marianna Dyakova. “Of the university’s current media activities, it is the outstanding, large-scale, systemic projects such as Vice-Rector, "Dynasty", a joint project with the State Hermitage Museum Formula of Art, exhibitions at Pulkovo Airport, special projects with major federal and regional media outlets. They are what take Polytechnic to the next level and make it even more visible in the media landscape."

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How a Colombian wins hearts through Russian language and traditions

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Ojeda Amaya Deibi, a postgraduate student and assistant in the Department of Human Ecology and Bioelementology at the Institute of Ecology at RUDN University, won the All-Russian "Flagships of Education" competition, part of the "Russia – Land of Opportunities" platform. In the "Culture" track, he was among the top 40 educators and administrators from 27 regions of the country.

For the Colombian, this victory is not just a personal achievement, but a launchpad for a unique project that unites two cultures and helps international students find their place in Russia. We spoke with the graduate student and learned how the magic of Marquez and Bulgakov helps foreigners adapt to our country and why it's impossible to learn a language without culture.

The "Flagships of Education" competition brought together the best. What does winning the "Culture" track mean to you?

This is an event I want not only to document, but to preserve. The "Culture" track is for those who believe that art, traditions, and values can inspire learning. Participating was a serious professional challenge, but here I met colleagues from all over the country with whom we speak the same language—the language of a love of education. For me, this victory is the start of new projects. And, as I always say, it's impossible to fully understand Russian culture without speaking Russian!

What sparked your belief in the power of culture? Was there a special teacher or event?

As a child, I was deeply inspired by the works of Gabriel García Márquez—One Hundred Years of Solitude and Nobody Writes to the Colonel. Through them, I first felt the power of my native culture. And when I came to Russia almost seven years ago (I'm now studying and working at RUDN University), I realized a key thing: to adapt and learn the language, you need to understand the country's traditions and culture. I was captivated by Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita, Pushkin's The Queen of Spades, and the films Operation Y and Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears. This was my cultural gateway to Russia.

You worked on your own project at the competition. What was it about?

The project is called "Open Colombia and Russia." It's an initiative to promote cultural adaptation for international students arriving in Russia to study. We create a space for dialogue where, through an understanding of traditions, language, and values, students can more quickly overcome cultural shock and begin to feel a part of Russian society. It's a bridge of mutual understanding.

You called the victory "the start of a new phase." What specific steps are you planning?

The victory opened new horizons. I'm already being invited as a lecturer not only at the regional but also at the federal level: to the Moscow Longevity program, to the M.I. Rudomino Library of Foreign Literature, and, of course, to RUDN University, as well as to other universities. Being a winner gives me the opportunity to be a project ambassador and participate in key educational and cultural events. I plan to actively share this experience with my RUDN University students and colleagues to implement best practices in cultural education at our university.

Ojeda Amaya's victory is a shining example of how RUDN University's values (internationalism, cultural integration, and high-quality education) are embodied in the successes of our employees.

The Institute of Ecology congratulates its colleague and looks forward to seeing his projects implemented within the university!

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The Digital GTO test was taken at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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Opening of the competition. In the presidium (from left to right) are Andrey Nikulin, Ilya Gladushevsky, and Dmitry Ulrikh.

The St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering held a test as part of the "Digital GTO" project. Participants—high school and college students—were required to answer 100 questions on construction, design, and 3D modeling in one hour. A score of 75 or higher earns five additional points toward their Unified State Exam score. The university will hold a ceremony in the spring, where the winners will receive personalized certificates.

The "Digital GTO" is an interactive test within the "I am the Builder of the Future!" career guidance project of the Public Council under the Ministry of Construction of Russia. It is implemented with the support of industry associations and construction companies. The "Digital GTO" is designed to help prospective students determine their level of digital competencies in the construction industry. The project's goal is to expand admission opportunities, promote the training of in-demand professionals, and address the engineering skills shortage.

Welcoming the participants, Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, noted that digitalization in the construction industry is rapidly developing, and modern engineers need to combine fundamental professional training with digital skills: "Your desire to master digital technologies is absolutely correct and promising. Today, construction companies are increasingly seeking specialists capable of working with digital products. Employers say it's easier to teach a civil engineer IT than vice versa. Therefore, competitions like these open up additional opportunities."

Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, emphasized the importance of participating in such projects for building applicants' portfolios: "Getting five points higher on your Unified State Exam score is a significant advantage. Sometimes, even half a point can decide the outcome of an admissions campaign. Accumulate your achievements—this is your foundation for your future profession. I really hope to see you among our university's students!"

Admissions Committee Secretary Ilya Gladushevsky wished all participants confidence and a desire to learn new things: "Every step you take today brings you, future applicants, closer to a successful professional career. The university has opened its doors for you, and now the most important thing is to boldly follow your digital path."

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