On January 23, 2025 a delegation from KNU named after J. Balasagyn, headed by the Rector, Professor Dogdurbek Chontoev, visited the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN) in Moscow. This meeting became a significant event in the framework of strengthening educational and scientific ties between universities of the CIS and SCO countries.
During the official negotiations, Dogdurbek Chontoev spoke about the preparations for the 100th anniversary of KNU, emphasizing the historical significance of this date for the university and Kyrgyzstan as a whole. He noted that KNU continues to be a leading educational and scientific center, playing a key role in the formation of highly qualified specialists.
In turn, the Rector of RUDN, Professor Oleg Yastrebov, expressed deep interest in the further development of partnership between the universities. “We highly value our cooperation with KNU and are ready to jointly implement ambitious educational and scientific projects,” Yastrebov noted.
Main results of the meeting are:
- Expansion of the dual degree program. Agreements were reached on the launch of new educational programs that allow students to receive diplomas from the two universities.
- Joint scientific research. The possibilities of cooperation in the field of sustainable development and innovation were discussed.
- Increase in academic mobility. It is planned to expand exchange programs for both, students and teachers.
After the official part of the visit, Dogdurbek Chontoev met with KNU master’s students studying at RUDN under the dual degree program. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the Rector of KNU discussed their impressions of their studies and wished them success in mastering their profession. The students expressed gratitude for the opportunity to gain international educational experience, which opens new prospects in the labor market.
At the end of the visit, the Rector of KNU invited the management and staff of RUDN to take part in the ceremonial events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz National University. “It will be an honor for us to see our partners and friends at the university’s anniversary. This event will not only be historic, but will also serve to strengthen our long-term cooperation,” Dogdurbek Chontoev emphasized.
RUDN and KNU confirmed their readiness to implement new initiatives that will further strengthen ties between universities and contribute to the development of international education and science.
Participants at the events are as follows:
Kyrgyz National University named after Zhusup Balasagyn
- Gulbara Sydykova – Vice-Rector on Investments
- Kanat Sadykov – Head of the Research Department of the Silk Road Institute
- Izat Usenov – Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Shafika Suleimanova – Dean of the Faculty of Biology
- Shirin Kostyuk – Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication
- Sofya Apaeva – Director of the Kyrgyz-Chinese Institute
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
- Marina Rekets – Vice-Rector for International Affairs
- Vitaly Zhalnin – Head of the Vice-Rector’s Service for International Affairs
- Anna Dvoryadkina – Assistant to the Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Head of the CIS and Baltic States Department
- Oleg Barnashov – Head of the Department for Interaction with International Organizations
- Viktor Barabash – Dean of the Philological Faculty
- Andrey Muravnik – Director of the S.M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Elena Pakina – Director of the Agrobiotechnology Department of the Agrarian-Technological Institute
- Irina Rovinskaya – Expert of the Vice-Rector’s Service for International Affairs Agapi Matosyan – Specialist of the Department for Organizational and Financial Support of International Projects and Coordination of Cooperation with Network Universities.
