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SUAI at Webinar by Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education

September 8^th, 2021 the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and RUDN University held a webinar on Peculiarities of the new academic year when working with international students in the context of the pandemic. Education administrations, universities and other participants working with internationals students’ enrollment, training and residence in Russia were invited to join the Webinar. SUAI’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin Losev took part in the meeting to find out about the latest recommendations.

The organizations clarified some of the regulations on how to work with students from countries with open borders during the pandemic. The key point of the Webinar was to efficiently deal with visas and documents while informing students on measures of precautiousness.

SUAI Meets Diplomacy Representatives from Republic of Ecuador

September 2^nd, 2021 SUAI’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin Losev arrived at St. Petersburg’s EXPOFORUM for negotiations with the Honourary Consul of Ecuador Sergey Voronkov and the Plenipotentiary Minister of the Embassy of Ecuador Jorge Patricio Palacios.

The meeting, supported by the Russia – Latin America Business Center, discussed export of education and cultural exchange between the countries. The SUAI’s Vice-Rector welcomed students from Ecuador and LAC region to enter SUAI.

The participants agreed to promote growth of contacts between Russia and Ecuador in science, education and culture.

SUAI Welcomes over 2000 New Students

August 31, 2021 SUAI held a traditional ceremony to start the next academic year and meet freshmen. A mixed format of the event allowed the freshmen with best exam performances attend at the ceremony, while others were enjoying an online broadcast.

St. Petersburg officials and SUAI’s famous graduates spoke their wishes for the students after the greeting speech by the Rector Yulia Antokhina.

The Empress Ekaterina II traditionally handed the keys of the Palace of Chesma, one of important SUAI’s premises, to the newcomers. The ceremony ended in flashmobs and activities by the art studio.

SUAI Wins Medals in IX Young Professionals WorldSkills Championship

August 29^th 2021, results of the National Championship Young Professionals (WorldSkills Russia) 2021 were announced, SUAI bringing 1 gold, 1 silver and a professionalism medallion for the St. Petersburg team. SUAI received awards in Industrial Robotics, Space System Engineering and Exploitation of Unmanned Aviation Systems.

The students competed with over 1500 participants from all over Russia, thus promoting SUAI’s science and education across the country. We congratulate students, their teachers and experts at the competition.

SUAI at Webinar on International Students Recruitment

August 25^th, 2021 the Eastern European University Association held a webinar for Russian universities to discuss opening of borders with a number of countries resulting in possibilities to enroll students. SUAI was represented by the Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin Losev.

The participants discussed current pandemic situation and traveling possibilities for international students. It is important to follow the statistics regularly in order to provide students with information and assistance on moving and staying in Russia.

In the Webinar several opportunities to recruit students this year were suggested.