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International Students Compete in "StudRussia" Competition

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The National University of Science and Technology MISIS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, organized the "StudRussia" competition to support international students with achievements in science, creativity, sports, community service, and volunteerism. The competition was held at the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, with 140 winners from 32 universities in the Northwestern Federal District participating in the regional round.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "StudRussia" competition aims to support talented and active international students studying in Russia, with the first round held at the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
  • The competition had 140 participants from 32 universities in the Northwestern Federal District, representing 30 countries, including India, Pakistan, Morocco, Ghana, Ecuador, Uganda, Nigeria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Brazil, China, Mongolia, Iran, Palestine, Tunisia, Algeria, Vietnam, and others.
  • The participants were divided into six nominations: "The Future of Science," "Leaders of Generations," "Conquerors of Peaks," "Kindness Without Borders," "Inspired by Creativity," and "Russian Language and Culture," with winners announced in both Russian and English tracks.
  • The top winners in each nomination category were awarded, with the Grand Prix winners to be announced later.
  • The competition provided an opportunity for international students to share their experiences, learn about Russia's culture and language, and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
  • The 12 winners and two Grand Prix winners will travel to Moscow for the All-Russian stage of the competition, which will take place from November 20 to December 10.

Statistics:

  • 140 international students participated in the regional round of the "StudRussia" competition.
  • 32 universities in the Northwestern Federal District were represented at the competition.
  • 30 countries were represented among the participants.
  • 6 nominations were held at the competition: "The Future of Science," "Leaders of Generations," "Conquerors of Peaks," "Kindness Without Borders," "Inspired by Creativity," and "Russian Language and Culture."
  • 12 winners and 2 Grand Prix winners were selected to proceed to the All-Russian stage of the competition in Moscow.

Sources:

  • National University of Science and Technology MISIS.
  • Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
  • Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
  • St. Petersburg State University.
  • ITMO National Research University.
  • Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
  • Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University.
  • Vologda State University.
  • St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation.
  • Ukhta State Technical University.
  • Kirov Military Medical Academy.
  • A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia.
  • Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" named after V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin).
  • St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design.
  • Petrozavodsk State University.
  • North-West State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov.
  • First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov.
  • Murmansk Arctic University.
  • Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University.
  • Admiral S. O. Makarov State Maritime Academy.
  • Russian Society "Knowledge".

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