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The Consul General of India in St. Petersburg Kumar Gaurav visited Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University. This meeting was part of his business trip to the Komi Republic.The University’s rector Olga A. Sotnikova, the Vice-rector for academic affairs Mikhail D. Kitaigorodskii and the Head of International Department Svetlana E. Obshanskaia, the first Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Komi Republic Anton I. Vinogradov and the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Komi Republic Maxim A. Ganov took part in the event.Olga A. Sotnikova told the foreign guest about the navigation system at the University, as well as about the first rector Valentina A. Vityazeva. Then the rector conducted a short tour of the university, showing the craft products made by academic staff and students of the Institute of Culture and Art.The meeting continued at the round table. The Consul General of India in St. Petersburg highlighted that …

On March, 21 a concert dedicated to the Nooruz and Holi holidays was held in Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU. The concert was organized by foreign students studying at the University.Vice-Rector for Youth Policy of Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU Popov Dmitry made a welcoming speech. He noted that it is very important to learn more about each other’s cultures. The head of Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU International Department Svetlana Obshanskaia was also present among the concert’s guests. She presented gratitude letters from the House of Peoples’ Friendship to the students. The University’s partner from India Ajit Kumar Yadav also attended the concert.The students demonstrated various cultural traditions and national customs of their countries. They amazed audience with their colourful dances, musical performances and traditional songs. Each performance was filled with love and passion for their cultures. The audience supported the foreign students’ performances with loud applause.The concert was a real proof of meeting and …

On March, 16 foreign students of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University visited the Centre for Public Video Monitoring of the voting process during the presidential elections and received comprehensive information on how elections are held in the Russian Federation and how transparency is ensured.Executive Director of the Komi Republic Public Chamber, expert of the Independent Public Monitoring Association Alexandra Afonina told students how video monitoring was organized, emphasizing that this indicates the election procedure’s openness.The last-year student Pawan Appikatla noted that he was grateful for the opportunity to witness such a big event that could potentially change the situation in the world: – “I am thankful for the opportunity to witness this event, which has the potential to change the course of the world history. Its importance is immeasurable. The Russian Federation presidential elections were organized in such a sophisticated and systematic way that it looked so simple and flawless. …

On March 15-17, presidential elections were held in Russia. Russian citizens voted for their future and the country’s future for the next 6 years. Those who had recently become Russian citizens also made their decision. There are foreign students at Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU. During their studies and residence in Russia, some of them became Russian citizens. Accepting citizenship also means accepting rights and responsibilities. One of these rights, according to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, is the right to vote. This right was used by such students and here are their impressions. — “I would like to thank the Russian Government for giving me the right to participate in the elections. This is a truly wonderful and amazing feeling, because now I am part of this nation and this country. I am proud to help this country move towards better future. This is the duty of every citizen, which …

The Institute of Foreign Languages introduces their project work “KOMI TRADITIONAL CUISINE — IT’S FINGER-LICKING GOOD!” which is an online brochure in three languages. The project was created by Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU Institute of Foreign Languages students in cooperation with the Institute of Humanities students – future teachers of English and Komi languages. The students collected Komi traditional recipes in Russian and Komi languages by talking to Komi villages’ residents and Komi language teachers; studied thematic literature, wrote essays about different aspects of Komi people’s traditional cuisine in three languages.The purpose of this project is to popularize Komi culture among Russians and introduce foreign students of Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU to interesting facts about Komi traditions and customs, as Komi people have always been distinguished by their careful attitude to bread and respect for the land-breadwinner. – Taste can and should be developed. Do you agree? Let’s start with the very …

On November, 25 Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU Institute of Foreign Languages’ students organized a quiz related to Thanksgiving Day for school №24 pupils and the University first-year students.The quiz included three parts each of which reflected different information about the Day. There were history aspects, celebration specifics, songs and films related to this date. All parts of the quiz were presented in the English language.Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU fourth-year students organized this event. Participants of the meeting noticed that the quiz was highly informative and was aimed at spoken English. School №24 teachers Ekaterina Gulyaeva and Elena Misharina highlighted that the pupils felt comfortable thanks to kind and initiative organizers. – Our pupils could express themselves at any moment of the event. Thanks a lot to the students and to Maria Vyacheslavovna Bart for holding this meeting. It was not our first time coming here and every time we feel your hospitality, …

A masterclass on preparing students to meet the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Complex “Ready for Labour and Defence” standards was held in the academic building’s No.1 gym. The event took place as a part of the “Readiness Number One” project.Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU international students became participants of the training. Teachers Tatyana Khvatova and Nikolai Rubtsov and the Institute of Social Technologies student Evgenia Murykh introduced the participants to the rules for performing the complex disciplines and the technique basics: standing long jump, push-up, sit-up.In addition, participants learned simple exercises which can be used to influence the development of certain muscle groups, as well as the kind of equipment helpful in performing these standards.The meeting’s final part included a volleyball game. Refereeing was provided by Evgenia Murykh. Based on the results of the game, the winners were awarded. – “The All-Russian GTO complex is one of the powerful means in …

On October 16-19, 2023, spiritual leaders and religious youth from around the world will discuss current problems and challenges in the spiritual and moral environment at the International Interreligious Youth Forum.More than 200 experts and key speakers who cover the topic of state-religious relations, as well as 20,000 participants, will gather at the Forum in order to create the image of Russia as a new preservation of traditional spiritual and moral values and protection of the believers’ rights world centre.On October 1-15, 2023, before the International Forum starts, expert sessions on topics of family values, historical and cultural heritage and the Russian civilization uniqueness are planned to be held in 53 Coordination Centres of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.As a result of these sessions, new ideas about traditional values among young people and their popularization will be developed.The forum is organized by the Presidential …