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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 …

On September 9, 2023 Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University organized an event at University Botanical Garden. Students walked along the ecological path and played teambuilding games outdoors.The outdoor event “EcoPatriot” was held as a part of centralized religious organization “International Islamic Mission” project “Vzglyad” (Russian for “the Vision”) and with All-Russian international youth union support. The main purpose of the event was to unite more than 50 international students with Russian ones to foster civil ideas, promote nations togetherness, form civil identity.Grant project “Vzglyad” events were held from September 2 to September 9, 2023. As a result international students broadened their minds and also improved their cultural and educational level, developed tolerance and respect towards each other. In addition, civil identity contributed to the culture formation and level of civil responsibility increase, that is an important aspect of the modern world. The significance of such events was noted by the …

On September 1, 2023 the student concert was held for the first-year students of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University. In interactive areas, students learned about all opportunities they have at the University and got to know each other better.Student life has started with an annual spectacular event – evening program “Hello, first-year student!”. Thematic areas of the University clubs were organized on the territory of the Botanical Garden (Kommunisticheskaya St): Cinema Club “Contrast”, Literature Club “Reading”, Student Activists School “Foresight”, Student Teams, Club of Board Games, All-Russian Project “Tvoy Hod” (Russian for “Your turn”), Sports Club “Severnye Vityazi” (Russian for “Northern Knights”), Patriotic Club “Generation”, Volunteer Centre, Department of Youth Policy, Verbum Media Centre. First-year students learned more about student clubs and were able to join them.The University also continued the tradition established last year. First-year students of Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU Institutes who had got the highest exam scores planted …

On September 2, 2023, international students of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University had a meeting with Valiahmad Gayazov the chairman of centralized religious organization “Muslim Spiritual Board of the Komi Republic”. This meeting was held as part of the grant project “Vzglyad” (Russian for “the Vision”) and with support from the centralized religious organization “International Islamic Mission”.More than 50 international students from 11 Pitirim Sorokin SyktSU Institutes participated in this event. Muslim faith students discussed religion questions with the Imam Valiahmad and got acquainted with the history of Islam in the Komi Republic. The Mufti spoke about the most ancient Muslim written texts which tell about Russian North-West region.Valiahmad Gayazov in his speech highlighted the value of the historical document, which is the story of the Arab Muslim traveller of 12th century Abu Hamid al-Garnati, who visited the territory of modern Russia, his unpretentious notes about what he saw and …

A big republican holiday “Tie country” was held in the Finno-Ugric Ethno-cultural park on August 23-25, 2023. International students of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University were able to participate in this fascinating event at the invitation of the organizer – regional branch of “Dvizhenie Pervyh” (Russian for “Movement of the First”) of Komi Republic.The holiday was timed to the centenary of Komi pioneering and was organized in coordination with the Finno-Ugric Ethno-cultural park. In total, about 500 people participated in this event.Veterans of pioneering movement came to the event in their own pioneer ties and caps and with pioneer badges.With the neckties wrapped around their necks international students attended ceremonial line. They witnessed the ceremony of joining the ranks of “Dvizhenie Pervyh” with participation of veterans of the pioneer movement.A festive atmosphere and an interesting program helped international students to immerse into the atmosphere of the pioneers. At the thematic …

The delegation included representatives of the administration of the Indian NIMS university and companies recruiting foreign students to study in Russia.In July, 2023, the head of International department of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University Svetlana Obshanskaia took part in educational exhibition in India and represented our university.Traditionally, Indian students are more interested in medical field of study so Medical Institution caused the biggest interest. After having got acquainted with the university in absentia and having learnt about all opportunities our international students have not only for getting a degree but also for spending free-time after classes, CEO of the company «PromexRus» and his representatives in India decided to visit Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University themselves. General Director of PromexRus Keshari Rakesh Kumar, Director of Triangle Education and PromexRus representative in India Yadav Dilip Singh, Triangle Education Manager Yadav Ajit Kumar, the head of NIMS University, Managing Director Rector Tomar Shobha …

The first foreign student of the university to receive temporary residence permit for the purpose of education (TRPE). It is the student of the Medical Institute Ali Samir Sabbri Hemdan from Egypt. A passport with a new mark was handed to him by the head of the department for permitting and visa work, Larisa Popova.The Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Komi has repeatedly met with foreign students to explain the procedures for obtaining permits, clarify the list of required documents and their validity periods, as well as the terms for considering foreign citizens’ applications. At these meetings, university students actively asked questions about obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation.From January 1, 2023, foreign citizens studying in state educational or state scientific organizations under programs that have state accreditation can receive TRPE. Foreign students studying full-time under the programs of: bachelor’s degree, specialist’s degree, …