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RUDN University hosted a federal project-analytical session for the "Professional Municipality" team as part of the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government (ARLMSU) "Municipal Dialogue" project.

Our university brought together representatives from 79 Russian regions. The session was attended by 123 people: heads of municipalities, government officials, federal and regional experts, State Duma deputies, and partner organizations, including the Dialogue. Regions nonprofit organization. The discussion focused on developing the competencies of municipal employees—those whose professional effectiveness directly impacts the quality of life for citizens.

Build a dialogue

The session participants were welcomed by Irina Guseva, co-chair of the WARMSU and member of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for the Development of Local Self-Government.

"Municipal Dialogue" helps officials assess the feasibility of projects, expand them to more municipalities, and assess resources for their implementation. WARMSU, together with the heads, also acts as a link between the government and the people, because the effectiveness of the state is largely determined by how local governments interact with residents. Therefore, it is important to build dialogues across all levels of government: between all levels of government, between municipalities, and between local governments and residents. Particular attention is paid to veterans of the SVO. The WARMSU team, together with the Presidential Administration and the heads, is developing a mentoring system that will help our soldiers with their work and social adaptation," noted Irina Guseva.

Participants discussed the development of a talent pool, professional development mechanisms, tools for attracting and retaining specialists, and ways to enhance the prestige of municipal service. A separate section was devoted to the development of mentoring and professional adaptation, including for veterans of the Second Military District. The work was structured around open dialogue and the exchange of best practices, which allowed for the comparison of regional experiences and the development of practice-oriented solutions.

Hosting the event at RUDN University underscores the university's status as a key platform for professional dialogue and management training. The university partners with Russia's regions in training specialists for public and municipal administration: RUDN University offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on the practical training of next-generation managers.

Develop a management culture

"The connection between education and real-life management practice is more important today than ever. When current municipal heads, regional experts, and deputies gather within the university, it's more than just a professional forum. It's an environment that engages our students: they see how decisions are made and feel responsible for their consequences. This is how management culture is formed, through lived experience," noted Natalia Chesnokova, Vice Rector for Admissions at RUDN University.

Attracting Young People: In her speech, Galina Danilchenko, co-chair of the WARMSU and Commissioner for Work with New Regions, emphasized that municipal development is impossible without attention to enhancing the prestige of municipal service and attracting young people to the management team.

"Municipal service is complex and demanding. The work of the federal project team 'Professional Municipality' addresses many important issues: professional development, benefits, and a mentoring system for veterans of the Air Defense Forces. All of these are defining criteria that should form the basis for promoting municipal service. I am confident that, through the VAMSU 'Municipal Dialogue,' the mayors will not only gain new knowledge but also, together with experts, develop ideas on how to motivate municipal employees to work to their full potential and attract new, valuable talent," emphasized Galina Danilchenko.

The Municipal Dialogue project has been implemented since 2023 with the support of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation. Proposals developed during the session will be submitted to relevant federal authorities and taken into account in preparation for the 3rd All-Russian Municipal Forum "Small Homeland – Russia's Strength" in 2026.

Holding the federal session at RUDN University confirms the university's role as a center of attraction for the expert community and a platform for developing solutions aimed at developing the system of state and municipal governance in Russia.

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Exactly one year ago, RUDN University students and graduates met in the Kremlin Palace for the university's anniversary. Today, everyone returned to congratulate their alma mater on its anniversary.

The lobby is bustling. Guests are looking for familiar faces. On either side are photo booths, where members of the RUDN University cheer-hop team pose. One of them effortlessly does a cartwheel. Suddenly—a clang! The waiter drops crystal glasses.

The girls smile and chorus, "For luck!" The man nods in response. Near the banner, graduates of the Faculty of State and Civil Engineering embrace and reminisce about their student years.

"I remember the student theater. It was truly unifying. We staged the play 'Cosmonaut,' and I played a pop star with that nickname. Theater helped me open up and find my creative spirit—it was invaluable," recalls Ivan Antonov, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2015.

"I was drawn to sports at RUDN. I played tennis, and every Sunday at 7 a.m. we'd go to practice. It instilled discipline and fostered team spirit. I still play, and every time I step on the court, I think of the university," said Dinara Aksyanova, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2015.

Near the panoramic windows, a man smiles and tells his friend how his foreign friends taught him how to cook exotic dishes.

"We lived in a dorm with foreigners, helped them with their studies, introduced them to our culture, and they taught me how to cook Indian-style meat with spices. That's how I learned to eat spicy dishes. Now I love cooking both meat and beans Indian-style. My family loves this cuisine too," shared Stanislav Senokop, Engineering Faculty, Class of 1992.

At the main staircase, four graduates from Afghanistan recall how they learned Russian.

"The highlight of RUDN University was the Russian language classes in my first year. I came from Afghanistan, and the language was difficult. But the teachers did everything they could to get us talking. There was a lot of homework… but I learned Russian," said Zaki Akhmat Gafuri, Law Faculty, Class of 1989.

There are just a few minutes left before the concert begins. The hall darkens, and guests take their seats. The host appears on stage with his partner, Rudnyasha. Exactly one year ago, the digital girl was born and became the co-host of the anniversary concert. And today, she stands before the audience!

The first act is a fashion show from RUDN Fashion Lab. Students wear vibrant ethnic outfits from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. The girls take to the stage in dresses in shades of pink, lilac, and yellow. Their looks are completed with headbands embroidered with flowers, scarves with geometric patterns, and silk umbrellas. The boys are dressed in black suits with gold thread, blue shirts, and white trousers.

"I couldn't stop smiling because I thought it was so unique. Then I thought, 'Why didn't we go to concerts when we were students?'" recalls Alisa Matvienko, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2014.

The RUDN University KVN team's performance drew laughter from the audience after just fifteen seconds. The team joked about studying and science. A resounding "bravo" from the audience proved that the guys deservedly advanced to the Major League.

Next up is the RUDN University EthnoFest. The number opens with breakdancing, then African dancers in orange and blue costumes pick up the rhythm. Then, Indian girls wow the audience with expressive facial expressions and gold embellishments on their outfits.

The "Night at RUDN" performance immersed the audience in a Middle Eastern atmosphere of mystery and magic. The lights were dimmed. A dancer with flaming candles on her headdress and a vocalist dressed in a costume reminiscent of Aladdin's entered the stage.

Then a soloist appears on stage, performing a famous Italian lullaby and asking the audience to sing along to the line: “Ninna, Nanna, Ninna, O.”

The concert concludes with the university's anthem, as is tradition. All performers take the stage, joined by RUDN University President Vladimir Filippov, who sings alongside the students.

The audience doesn't lag behind. They rise from their seats and sing along to the familiar lines. A couple in the audience begins to dance. The man turns to his companion: "I kept thinking—should I go or not? It was worth it," he smiles.

"I come to the concert every year, and this one stood out from the rest. It was more interesting, without the long announcements. The concert was wonderful: very unobtrusive and everything followed one after another. They showcased models, our Russian culture, and national diversity," shared Lyubov Ushakova, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1983.

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12 medals at international chemistry and mathematics olympiads. RUDN University students emerged victorious among 500 participants from nine countries: Azerbaijan, India, Jordan, China, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

At the BIMO-2026 and BIChO-2026 Olympiads, they won 5 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in individual competitions, as well as 2 Super Cups in team competitions.

Bukhara welcomes

The plane landed on Sunday at 3 a.m. local time. The temperature outside was below freezing.

The students admitted the journey had left them tired, but a sound sleep awaited them at the hotel. In the morning, refreshed, they set out to explore one of the world's oldest cities. First, they stopped at the bazaar, where vendors treated them to sweets, pickles, and nuts.

"The idea is to try everything! The sweets and nuts are delicious," shared Alexandra Golubenkova, Deputy Dean for Research.

Together with student volunteers, the team went to the summer palace of the Emir of Bukhara, then to the city's oldest mosque district. Monday: individual tour. Time's up!

Wake up at 7 a.m. for breakfast, bacon toast and tea. An hour later, a bus ride to Bukhara State University.

At the entrance, the participants were greeted with a festive welcome: four trumpeters played cheerful songs, and the organizers offered sweets. The students registered and proceeded to the assembly hall, where the university rector delivered a welcoming speech and wished everyone good luck.

It was time for the Olympiad itself. The organizers led the mathematicians and then the chemists into the classrooms. Each room held between 20 and 50 participants. The students were allowed to bring only a pen and a bottle of water.

The mathematicians solved five problems in linear algebra, analytical geometry, mathematical analysis, differential equations, and number theory. Each problem was worth 20 points.

"All the problems were arranged in order of difficulty. The easiest ones came first, then the more difficult ones," said Leonid Finarevsky, fourth-year math team captain.

The chemists had five problems in inorganic and analytical chemistry. The first task consisted of a coded chain of known and unknown elements, the second involved using the iodometry method, and the others were in analytical chemistry.

"I remember a problem about complexes with an interesting composition. To solve it, you needed to know the composition. If you didn't know it, you could try solving it using mathematical methods. However, it was challenging," noted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and first-year master's student.

With four hours of individual tour behind them, they could have walked around Bukhara, but the guys headed to the hotel to prepare for the next day of testing.

Tuesday: Team Tour

Another early start and a commute to the university. Only 1.5 hours to complete the team competition tasks!

The chemists were the first to begin writing the Olympiad at 8:30 a.m. The team round consisted of three problems in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and a physical chemistry problem with elements of polymer and radiochemistry.

At 10:30, the mathematicians began the Olympiad. There were four problems on combinatorics, linear algebra, functional analysis, and control theory. The students completed the round 20 minutes early.

Both chemists and mathematicians note that it's impossible to distinguish between easier and harder rounds. However, the students emphasize the importance of proper time management and the ability to listen to others.

"The individual and team rounds were challenging in their own ways. In the first, you rely solely on your own knowledge, while in the second, each of you has expertise in different areas of science. And, of course, it's important to listen to everyone. If someone understands the problem better than you, you should build on their idea and not waste time arguing," explained Nikita Logvinenko, first-year Chemistry Master's student.

"I can't say the individual challenge was easier than the team challenge. I think it was about the same. The most important thing is to manage your time wisely and not get hung up on one task. You need to actually solve it. My team and I attend a club together to prepare for Olympiads, where we work on more complex problems, so everything went smoothly," said Leonid Finarevsky, a fourth-year mathematics student.

The chemistry team captain admits he enjoys solving challenging problems.

"A problem is exactly that: you read the problem the first time and don't understand it at all, then read it a second time and you can grasp the idea. Then you try to develop it," admitted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and a first-year master's student.

The math team captain adds that he doesn't have a preference for difficulty level. He enjoys solving geometry problems and abstract algebra exercises.

Appeal: The battle for points in the individual round

The committee reviewed the papers. The scores were lower than expected.

One of the chemistry and math assignments contained incorrect wording, which affected the result. The students decided to appeal. From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the students waited in line to appeal the assignment. Only after midnight, tired but happy, did the students emerge from the university.

The mathematics team captain defended the work of all the individual round participants before the committee alone. Each chemist appealed personally.

"The guys came to the appeal prepared and calm. We discussed everything with them: what to say and in what format," said Alexandra Golubenkova.

Wednesday: Awards Time

Three hours of waiting. The tension is mounting. Everyone is waiting for the results. After the appeal, it became clear that there would be prizes. It remained to be seen which ones.

Thursday: Farewell to Bukhara

My last day in Bukhara was memorable for the authentic Uzbek pilaf. Its secret ingredient is dried fruit.

"Uzbek plov is very heavy and fatty. If you're used to fatty foods, then it's fine; it's delicious, but heavy," shared Alexandra Golubenkova.

Students admit that Bukhara is a friendly city, and locals even tried speaking Russian with them. The pace of life here is measured and unhurried.

"The architecture of Moscow and Bukhara is certainly different. The buildings are older and shorter, but they're atmospheric. But the most important thing is the feeling of being in an unfamiliar city, yet surrounded by loved ones who speak the same language, who share the same sights and jokes—that's what matters most," noted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and a first-year master's student.

Gold medals:

Nikita Andreevich Kosinov (Mathematics, 1st year Master's degree student) Leonid Borisovich Finarevsky (Mathematics, 4th year student) Mikhail Kagansky (Chemistry, 3rd year student) Stepan Baigushov (Chemistry, 3rd year student) Nikita Logvinenko (Chemistry, 1st year Master's degree student)

Silver medals:

Tolstykh Alexandra Andreevna (Mathematics, 2nd year) Artyom Larionov (Chemistry, 3rd year)

Bronze medals:

Farstov Artemy Alekseevich (Mathematics, 1st year) Grechukhina Svetlana Sergeevna (Mathematics, 1st year) Dmitriev Felix Filippovich (Mathematics, 1st year)

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"A poet in Russia is more than just a poet. Poets are destined to be born here…"—we chose lines from Yevgeny Yevtushenko's poem for a reason. March 21st marks World Poetry Day. On the eve of the holiday, we decided to talk to RUDN University international students about their favorite poets—Russian or their own—and find out what it is about these authors' works that has touched their hearts.

"I met you—and everything bygone came alive in my moribund heart; I remembered a golden time—and my heart felt so warm." Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev is more than poetry. He possesses the ability to hear the soul of the world. Profound, passionate, philosophical—timeless! I admire his tragic yet profound view of life, where love is always a "fatal duel" and a dramatic combination of tenderness and passion, and nature is a living force. A brilliant thinker and a subtle lyricist, he remains one of the most piercing voices in Russian poetry," said Dinara Maksetova (Uzbekistan), a second-year master's student in the Faculty of Philology majoring in Literary Studies.

“Nadezhda Mandelstam said: the best Russian prose is only a distant echo of the psychological and lexical sophistication that Russian poetry showed in the first quarter of the century. Anna Akhmatova clarified: Dostoevsky’s heroes are “aged Pushkin characters, aged Onegin.” In this land, poetry has always been a source. And Brodsky is a direct heir to this source. He called himself “a poet not from a greenhouse.” He left school at the age of 15, wandered around geological parties and boiler rooms, was convicted of “parasitism” – these circumstances are not just the background of his poems, but the soil into which his words grew. He treated classical Chinese poetry with gratitude and curiosity, perhaps because ancient lines were also born from the earth and knew how to remain silent. Brodsky was in awe of the structure of the verse, but at the same time insisted: the stanzas should be connected not by logic, but by “the movement of the soul.” Reading it, you don’t follow the conclusions – you are picked up by an underground current, carrying you deeper or higher. Here is my favorite: “I entered a cage instead of a wild animal, burned out my sentence and cry with a nail in the barracks…” This is his self-portrait. Camp, exile, drowned three times, was cut to pieces twice – in 12 lines he lists the fragments of his shattered life. And at the end he writes: “But until my mouth is filled with clay, only gratitude will come out of it.” This is how Brodsky is remembered. He does not accuse, he does not moan. He chooses not curse, but gratitude. This is not an embellishment of suffering, but an affirmation of life itself: I’m alive, I can still speak—thank you for that already. From Auden he adopted stylistic restraint, from Akhmatova – moral strength. But his “morality” never turns into a sermon: it is in this ability not to break, not to turn away. He doesn’t care about politics – he cares about the broader concept of good and evil: how a person maintains dignity under the pressure of time. The Nobel Prize was not a wedding, but a belated recognition. Throughout his life he proved: poetry is not a hothouse flower, but words that have sprouted through the frozen ground. With scars. But with gratitude. Before his mouth is filled with clay, he chooses to give thanks. This gratitude is not reconciliation. This is his last freedom,” said Bai Jingjing (China), a second-year master’s student at the Faculty of Philology in the direction of “Literary Studies.”

"I want to tell you about Li Qingzhao, a Chinese poetess of the Song Dynasty, the author of lyrical songs in the ci genre. She is one of the few women whose name is inscribed in the golden fund of Chinese literature. I admire this poetess for several reasons. First, she was a rare female writer in ancient China, which in itself is admirable. Second, Li Qingzhao created a unique style of yianti, becoming the founder of its own school, which was imitated by her descendants. Third, her horizons were not limited to the domestic hearth. Her poems reflect the depth of a woman's soul: in her youth, they are light and graceful, but when the country faced tragedy, she revealed to the world these courageous lines: "Living among people, be a hero; having become death, be the leader of spirits." “Her breadth of views and greatness of spirit amaze me,” shared Zhou Zhiqian (China), a second-year Master’s student in the Faculty of Philology in Literary Studies.

Happy holiday to everyone involved in the world of poetry and literature! We wish you endless inspiration, vibrant images, precise rhymes, and grateful readers!

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