The PSU Rector met with the Head of the Spanish Language Department of the University of Camagüey (Cuba).

PSU gladly hosted Maricarmen Gomez Villafaña, a lecturer of the Cuban partner university Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University, as part of her study tour in Russia.

The visit became an important part of strengthening of friendly ties and development of cultural dialog between our countries.

During the meeting with the faculty of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University an exchange of educational methods in the research sphere was held.

Today there will be a unique master class by Maricarmen Gomez Villafaña, where she will reveal the secrets of effective dialog between cultures.

Meeting place: 235 auditorium, Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University.

Time: 12:20

On the examples of Russia and Cuba you will learn:

- How to avoid misunderstandings in business negotiations.

- Why “thank you” in Russian and “gracias” in Cuban are not the same thing.

- How the approach to education differs in our countries and how to use this in your work.

Today, Pyatigorsk State University is celebrating a big holiday - the PSU Law Institute turns 11 years old.

We are sure that the knowledge gained at the Law Institute will become a strong foundation for the successful career of our students! We wish further prosperity and reaching new heights to our favorite Law Institute!

Today there was a university-wide meeting for final year students of secondary vocational education and their parents.

Rector of PSU, Professor A.P. Gorbunov outlined the main vectors of higher education development in the Russian Federation.

Vice-Rector for Strategic Development Management and Innovative Project Activities E.V. Efimova presented to the graduates a palette of possible professional and personal trajectories after graduation from secondary vocational education.

The executive secretary of the PSU Admissions Committee A.A. Sokhan told about the peculiarities of the admission campaign for those wishing to enter higher education programs after completing secondary vocational education.

Then the graduates and their parents were offered master classes by our teachers.

Today the second round of the university competition “Pedagogical Debut” started.

The theme of this year's competition is “Preservation of historical memory of generations as a basis for patriotic education of youth”.

The Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism opened the second round of the competition by presenting the event “History and Traditions of PSU: a path of 85 years”.

Within the framework of the event the participants told about the historical path of the university, outstanding teachers, graduates and their achievements in military activities, as well as the events of World War II.

The event was concluded with a “braying game”.

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference “Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Innovative Transformation of Socio-Economic Systems: Advanced Managerial, Communicative, Digital Solutions” has been launched.

The conference will discuss various aspects of AI functioning and its impact on different areas of science and life.

The conference was opened with a welcoming speech by the Rector of PSU, Professor A.P. Gorbunov and Vice-Rector for Research and Development of Intellectual Potential of the University, Professor O.A. Alimuradov.

Students from Cuba have arrived at PSU! Teachers and students solemnly welcomed the guests in accordance with all Russian traditions!

Today the students had a meeting with the Rector of PSU. Alexander Pavlovich cordially welcomed the guests, discussed interesting prospects and joint projects that await the guys in the future. The arrival of the guys is a great opportunity to exchange experience and cultural traditions!

The start of registration for the interuniversity international competition is announced.

If you are studying French, interested in history and want to share your research - this competition is for you!

Prepare a video presentation or video clip in French and tell about the Russians in the French Resistance, the participation of the Normandie-Niemen regiment or the events of the Great Patriotic War in your hometown.

Who can participate? Students of 2-5 years of bachelor, specialist and master courses studying French as a first or second foreign language. Works can be individual or group.

Format: Video presentation or video up to 3 minutes in French (up to 30% Russian is allowed).

All details about the themes, deadlines and registration can be found in the contest regulations. https://disk.yandex.ru/i/4lvrVwORtHbRJg

Registration is open until March 16 https://forms.yandex.ru/u/6796806a068ff00b341e30f8/?clckid=794acbaf

PSU holds the IV International Total Dictation in the languages of the peoples of Karachay-Cherkessia, timed to coincide with the International Mother Language Day.

The total dictation is held in all regions of Russia, where representatives of the peoples of Karachay-Cherkessia live, as well as in Abkhazia, Turkey, France, the USA, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

For the first time the dictation was written in Austria, Holland, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The International Total Dictation in the languages of the peoples of the KCR in 2024 united more than 5000 people at 105 sites.

On the basis of PSU the dictation is held in the following languages: Abazi, Karachai-Balkar, Kabardino-Cherkessian and Nogai.

The dictation is open to students of all PSU Institutes and Higher Schools, as well as residents of the CMS region who know these languages.

International Dialogue: PSU welcomes guests from the University of Camagüey (Cuba).

Today in the walls of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University was held a bright and inspiring meeting, which became a new step in strengthening international cooperation!

The guests of the event were Alicia Gregorich - First Vice Rector of the University of Camagüey “Ignacio Agramonte Loinaz” (Cuba) and four students who arrived in Russia under the academic mobility program.

Enrolment for the Smart Holidays program for high school students is open.

Pyatigorsk State University invites students in grades 8-11 to take part in the exciting Smart Vacations: Spring Kaleidoscope program.

This academic year the spring session of the program will be held from March 24 to March 28, 2025.

During five days, high school students will be able not only to test their level of subject preparation in Russian, English and Chinese languages, social studies and history, but also to attend interactive classes on financial literacy.

In addition, a surprise awaits the participants of the program: an entertaining quest in the Central Library of Pyatigorsk. Student counselors have prepared educational games and team activities for the program participants.

The cost of the program: 8200 rubles

Registration by phone: 8-988-928-30-18

The second round of the university competition “Pedagogical Debut” continues.

Students of the Higher School of Design and Architecture presented the event “Art Quest: Collect History”.

The students had to pass a quest game, cope with the tasks of a historical quiz with an emphasis on art and collect as many points as possible.

The event ended with a public presentation of the students' bright, creative works!

Movement of the First in PSU launches team recruitment to participate in the exciting project “Zarnitsa 2.0”

Criteria for participation in the project:

Age Category:

Participants must be between the ages of 17 years old to 21 years old. (date of birth from 01.10.2003 to 30.09.2007).

Sports fitness:

We are looking for active and athletically fit kids who are willing to participate in physically intense trainings and activities. Attendance at all training sessions is a prerequisite!

Team Composition:

Your team should consist of 10 people. There should be a minimum of two girls on the team.

If you are ready to be part of an exciting project, please contact the project organizers at https://vk.com/maxim_rafailov

Ibragim Javparovich Ibragimov, Pro-Rector for the formation of spiritual and ideological strategic guidelines and personnel potential, state-confessional and intercultural interaction of PSU, as a member of the Russian delegation of the Foundation for the Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education took part in the round table “Strengthening Academic Cooperation between Mohammed bin Zayd University for Humanities and the Foundation”.

At the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the participants discussed:

- mechanisms for further academic and educational collaboration,

- key aspects of international educational programs,

based on the principles of preserving and strengthening traditional values.

Within the framework of the meeting, the establishment of a joint scientific committee between the Foundation and the University was approved.

In addition, it was decided to create a joint scientific journal, which will publish works in three languages: Russian, Arabic and English.

The participants of the meeting emphasized the importance of creating effective mechanisms for further academic cooperation, exchange of experience and knowledge between the two countries.

Completion of the visit of the First Vice-Rector of Camagüey University to PSU.

The program of his stay in PSU, full of meetings, negotiations and cultural events, ended with an official meeting with PSU Rector Professor A.P. Gorbunov.

This visit was an important milestone in the history of partnership between the two universities, emphasizing both the successes achieved and ambitious plans for the future.

On February 25, the Department of Literature and Pedagogical Education, Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism of Pyatigorsk State University held an event “Mother Tongue! How beautiful you are!” dedicated to the International Day of Mother Tongues.

This bright event became a real holiday: the participants, including foreign students, spoke 12 native languages, making fascinating presentations about the richness and uniqueness of their culture.

The organizers of the festival prepared an interesting linguistic quiz “Own Game”, in which both undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, as well as university professors took part!

PSU hosted a training seminar for employees of the “Regional Personnel Center”, a state-owned institution of the SC Employment Service.

Rector of the University, Professor A.P. Gorbunov, addressed the seminar participants with a welcoming speech and emphasized the importance of close cooperation between HR centers and universities in the field of working with the younger generation of the country.

Speakers at the event were:

E.V. Efimova, vice-rector for strategic development management and innovative project activities;

Head of the Center for pre-university education, career guidance and adaptation technologies A.V. Grigorieva;

psychologist, candidate of sociological sciences, trainer, assessor E.N. Asrieva.

Do you love literature, movies, music and contemporary art?

“Subjective” - an independent media project about culture with the participation of PSU Startup Studio - is what you need! https://t.me/cubjective

The media project is looking for enthusiasts: authors, editors, designers, technicians and people with warm hearts who have something to say.

If you want to understand culture and talk about your discoveries, help the project technically or propose your own idea, this is the time to make yourself known!

III All-Russian Scientific and Practical Forum “Marketing Week - 2025”.

The III All-Russian Scientific and Practical Forum “Marketing Week - 2025” has started at Pyatigorsk State University

The program includes exciting lectures and master classes with the participation of speakers from the world of marketing of regional and federal scale, who will share their knowledge and experience.

Students of our university will be able to learn about modern trends, promotion strategies and effective tools to work in this dynamic field not only in our region, but also in the Russian and international markets.

Signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between PSU and the administration of the city-court of Kislovodsk.

Today Pyatigorsk State University was visited by the Head of the city-court of Kislovodsk - Evgeny Ivanovich Moiseev and the First Deputy Head of the city-court of Kislovodsk, Head of the financial department of the administration of the city-court of Kislovodsk - Tatiana Stanislavovna Seredkina.

Rector of PSU Alexander Pavlovich Gorbunov told the guests about the history and achievements of our university.

During the meeting an agreement on strategic cooperation between PSU and the administration of the resort town of Kislovodsk was signed.

The meeting ended with a tour of the PSU Graduate School of Design and Architecture, where our students presented their projects for the improvement of the city of Kislovodsk.

Opening of the annual student contest “He and She”.

The main stage of PSU again lit up with the bright colors of love and is once again ready to give us the most beautiful emotions and memories, because the Center for Culture and Creativity “Student Club” holds the 33rd Annual Competition “He and She”.

The contestants are ready to tell us their incredible stories, and we are looking forward to hearing the names of the winners!