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On March 22, the strongest players of the mini-football Spartakiad among foreign students of the Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University met on the football ground with the team of the Syktyvkar Forest Institute.The exhibition match on mini-football took place in a friendly atmosphere. The base for the meeting was the sports hall of the Syktyvkar Forest Institute. The meeting ended 7:10 in favor of the Syktyvkar Forest Institute.The athletes met to get to know each other and establish friendly relations between students of different universities.

At the weekend Kortkerossky district hosted a ski festival “Lyampiada”. Foreign students of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University attended the traditional sports competition of the Republic and even tired traditional skiing and skiing in lyampas on their own.The Republican ski festival with lyampas, lyses, hunting and racing skis “Lyampiada” was held in the village of Bolshelug for the 14th time. The festival of traditional sports brought together over 450 participants from almost all over the Republic. For the first time, 22 foreigners from Egypt, Algeria, Kuwait, and Kyrgyzstan, students of the Medical Institute and the preparatory department, joined the participants, spectators, and fans. The visit was organized by the Center for Patriotic Education and Inter-ethnic Cooperation of the Department of Youth Policy at Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University in order to encourage civic-patriotic education, develop international cooperation, attract students to sports and promote healthy lifestyle.For the guests of the festival …

From Turya to Winchester: how a man of Komi hinterland became a scientist with a world-known name.Pitirim Alexandrovich Sorokin (1889-1968) is the most outstanding Russian and American sociologist, culturologist, teacher, one of the founders of the social stratification and social mobility theories. He lived through the political repressions during the Tsar regime, two revolutions, the civil war and exile from the state, so the importance of his scientific works was not appreciated either in Russia or in the United States. The erudite sociologist wrote tens of books and hundreds of articles, which have been later translated into 48 languages. However, his theories that reveal problems and controversies of human society are still relevant.FamilyA to-be scientist and political figure was born on February 4, 1889 in the Turya village (Knyazhpogostsky district, Komi Republic). Pitirim Sorokin was the second son in the family. His elder brother Vasily was born in 1885, and …

There are many different sports clubs at Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University: volleyball, basketball, badminton, swimming, boxing, and others. Students compete at different levels. Journalists of the media center “Verbum” decided to find out what sports international students are involved in at the University, and whether there are differences between sports in Russia and abroad.Sam Andrew Kenneth (Ghana) 1st year student, Institute of Humanities, Sociology — I really like sports, and I’m trying to make sure I have time for it in my schedule. A lot of guys in my life have chosen football while girls prefer to swim. Luckily, at Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, we all can find sports that we like to play. We practice regularly and also get invitations to various competitions. Football is the most popular sport in practically all African universities: this sport is well developed in my country, Ghana. But the attention is …

Local RED is your chance to meet Russian universities’ officials and get first-hand advice on admission procedures, study and accommodation options using a messenger or a videoconference.Visit the RED Expo in January, 26, 2021.Nikolay Spichak and Zhanna Ivankova will be presenting SyktyvkarState University in 3.30 pm – 3.40 pm (Sri Lanka, UTC +5.30)

2020 for Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, as for many other universities and mankind in general, was a real test of strength. Despite the need to integrate into the new reality, the university not only maintained its existing positions, but also strengthened them: we successfully passed remote diploma defenses and the first online admission campaign, launched new educational programs, and implemented major projects related to the immediate life of the university and student initiatives. Our main achievements are mentioned below:The University has successfully passed accreditationOn December 29, the procedure for state accreditation of educational activities of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University was completed in 83 areas of training and specialties implemented at the university. The University received an expert opinion on the compliance of the declared educational programs with the requirements of Federal state educational standards.University in the National ratingThe Brand of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University was included in …

In the new issue of the magazine on current developments in international education, Education Export Magazine explained why international students should pay attention to the opportunity of receiving higher education in the Russian North.The Education Export Center (EEC) Expert Club is a platform for networking and exchange of views for professionals working in the field of international students recruitment. Within the framework of the EEC Expert Club, regular activities are held in different cities for both formal and informal interaction in order to find solutions to current problems and to identify new perspectives arising from the synergistic approach.The members of the EEC Export Club not only improve their skills by cooperating with their colleagues, but also enjoy special conditions for participation in the social activities. SyktSU is also a member of the Club. In the November issue of the magazine on current developments in the field of international education, the …

The international medical students completed the professional training at the Institute of continuing education in Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University. 39 future doctors have mastered the work as junior medical staff.At our University, students can get a new profession as a worker or employee, within the main educational program or by studying under the professional training program. This will allow them to find a job at extra time.The international students of the Medical Institute got the opportunity to study the professions of “Hospital attendant” and “Junior nurse for patient care”. Thus, students master all stages of work during their studies at the Institute: from junior medical staff to a doctor. This knowledge will allow students to work and practice successfully at the medical institutions from their first years of studying.Kshetra Timilsaina, the third-year student, told why he decided to learn the competencies of junior medical staff: — I really enjoyed …