PSU will host the Cyril and Methodius Readings-2025.

The readings are timed to coincide with the Day of Slavonic Script and Culture, a holiday that reminds us of the centuries-long path of language, literature and traditions started by Cyril and Methodius.

The Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism and the Pushkin Institute Center for Russian Language and Culture” invite you to the ‘Cyril and Methodius Readings-2025’, which will take place on:

May 27 (Tuesday);

В 10:10;

At the Center of Russian Language and Culture of PSU.

PSU students are the winners of the Hackathon and startup competition at the Caucasus Investment Forum.

The forum gathered about 600 students, young entrepreneurs, experts from the business world and representatives of executive authorities. The participants discussed how to realize the potential of the young generation for the development of the regions and the country as a whole.

One of the central events was the Hackathon for the creation of youth projects - a competition to solve cases aimed at the development of industries and regions of the Caucasus. PSU teams performed well and won prizes at the Hackathon in the direction of “Education and Technology: New Horizons for the Caucasus”:

1st place: “Innovators of Education” - students of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism;

2nd place: “Avangard” - students of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, the Higher School of Design and Architecture and the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism.

At the forum the PSU team also took the second place in the Startup Competition, within the framework of which young people present their own ideas and projects in order to attract support and further realization.

2nd place: “ChinaBrand” - students of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism.

The Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism of Pyatigorsk State University hosted an anniversary event - “Cyril and Methodius Readings”, which the Department of Literature and Pedagogical Technologies has been organizing for 40 years in a row!

This holiday is dedicated to the great heritage of Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavonic script, and the importance of the Cyrillic alphabet in the development of language, culture and education.

I.B. Fedotova, Dean of the Institute, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. O.A. Alimuradov, Vice-Rector for Scientific Activities, and Prof. A.A. Burov spoke about the role of the Cyrillic alphabet in the modern world. Their speeches set the scientific tone of the meeting and emphasized the importance of the continuity of traditions.

Secondary vocational education students of PSU will receive the scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation from September 1, 2025.

Sofia Savina - 1st year student of the Institute of Romano-Germanic Languages, Information and Humanitarian Technologies - was awarded a scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation in the priority area of modernization and technological development of the Russian economy.

Shevchenko Milana - 3rd year student, secondary vocational education Higher School of Design and Architecture - was also awarded a scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation on the priority direction of modernization and technological development of the Russian economy.

The selection criterion was also the presence of victories in regional, All-Russian and international Olympiads, scientific publications, patents, as well as participation in grants.

PSU hosted a meeting with Oksana Ivanovna Oracheva, Director General of the Potanin Foundation, and Irina Eduardovna Lapidus, Director of the Foundation's programs. It became a real event for students and teachers involved in the Foundation's programs.

Winners of scholarship and grant competitions, who have already traveled this path and are ready to inspire others, spoke at the meeting with representatives of the Foundation. They told how the Foundation helped them realize their ambitious ideas.

PSU became a venue for the Regional Youth Travel Award.

On the basis of PSU took place the in-person defense of projects and awarding of participants of the regional youth tourist award “The land in children's hearts”. The organizer of the award from the university was the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University.

Talented participants from different parts of Stavropol Krai successfully presented their tourist routes and were awarded with diplomas, certificates and gifts from partners

The jury evaluated the works of representatives of PSU (E.N. Goncharova), SCFU employers from the tourism industry, as well as members of the All-Russian Children's Council for Stavropol Region.

Reception of the best freshmen 2025.

From the first year of study, our students actively participate in social life, organize various events and projects. Their efforts cannot go unnoticed, that is why we honor talented and motivated freshmen who have managed to make their contribution to the life of the university.

The welcoming speech was traditionally delivered by the Rector's Advisor on Educational Work and Youth Policy - Kondrakova E.D. Elvira Dmitrievna emphasized the importance of active participation of students in the life of the university, as well as the need to develop not only academic, but also social skills.

Training of entrepreneurial competencies was held in Derbent.

Yesterday trainings were held in Derbent at two sites: at the Institute of World Economy and at the Derbent branch of the Moscow Pedagogical State University.

Ilyaeva Y.M. and Medvedeva V.P. acted as trainers from PSU.

This month PSU has already organized 26 trainings in 12 universities of the North Caucasus Federal District.

The annual meeting traditionally began with a greeting by the PSU Rector, Prof. A.P. Gorbunov and

Rector's Advisor, Professor E.D. Kondrakova.

The festive program included awarding of active alumni who participate in the life of Alma Mater, hold master classes for students, assist in organizing reunions.

Alumni shared good memories of their student years and favorite teachers with an overwhelming sense of joy in their hearts.

Today the opening of the 1st shift of the Summer Language School took place

Multilevel Innovative Academy of Continuing Education of PSU.

The main goal of the language school is to make the rest of children and teenagers entertaining, rich, informative and useful for physical and spiritual health.

Within the framework of the shift children are waiting for:

Educational program in English and Chinese languages.

Visiting the art studio and chess club.

Excursions, master classes, quizzes, intellectual games, outdoor activities.

Two meals a day (lunch + afternoon snack).

Classes are conducted by highly qualified teachers of PSU, squads are supervised by certified counselors.

Started entrepreneurial competence trainings at PSU!

The training “Startup in the game: gamified training for future leaders” is conducted by Alexander Gennadievich Bachinsky, tracker of entrepreneurs and startups, business coach.

Today participants will learn key aspects of creating technology startups:

How are technology startups more profitable than traditional businesses?

How do customers influence product development?

How to test an idea with minimal costs and quickly enter the market?

The trainings are realized within the framework of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform, the operator of the trainings is the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

Employees of the Primary Trade Union Organization of Students and Postgraduates of PSU, Ayuna Kucherova, Fatimat Shavaeva, Anna Sebel and Igor Khvan conduct a series of Academic Intensives at the All-Russian Children's Center “Ocean”, where the large-scale Festival “Academy of Firsts: Success Starts with You” is held.

The program is aimed at improving leadership and communication skills.

More than 100 children from all over Russia are already getting acquainted, sharing ideas and being energized by the ocean.

PSU Master's students took part in educational events at the forum in Yerevan.

The 5th practice-oriented face-to-face forum was held at the Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University. The forum became a platform for the exchange of experience, new ideas and methods between teachers, researchers and master students from different countries.

Alina Bayramukova, Alexandra Kozlan, Sofia Sarkisyan and Daria Khazhikarova, 1st year master students of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, under the guidance of Maria Khazhikarova, Associate Professor of the Translation Theory and Practice Department of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, Maria Borisovna Gavrilova and with the direct participation of Professor Irina Borisovna Fedotova, Director of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, took an active part in the educational events “Playing” and “RCT Today” with the project “Bot for Beginning RCT Teachers PrevoDavAI”.

PSU students try themselves as technological entrepreneurs.

Yesterday the Business Game “Technological Leaders” (National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics) was held. During the game, the teams generated ideas, created a visualization of the project, as well as collected data and analyzed the target audience using AI tools.

with the help of AI tools.

Today, PSU is hosting the “Tools of an Entrepreneur” training (TEN.Education LLC). Participants in a game format master the mode of work of a technological entrepreneur on a business hypothesis. The aim of the training is to show that creating business ideas is a process accessible to most people, only special entrepreneurial tools are needed.

The trainings are realized within the framework of the University Platform of Technological Entrepreneurship.

The trainings are realized within the framework of the Platform of University Technological Entrepreneurship, the operator of the trainings is MIPT.

PSU Institute of International Relations invites high school students to an informative and rich program “Media Vacations”.

The program includes:

master classes on journalism, media communication and advertising;

classes on photography, image and self-presentation;

journalistic investigations and personal interviews;

trainings on digital literacy and law;

super classes in English and Chinese.

“Media Vacations” is a unique opportunity to try on the role of a journalist, PR-specialist, diplomat or media manager!

From June 30 to July 11, 2025

13 500 rubles (12 days)

Additional costs: meals and accommodation (for non-residents).

Applications are accepted until June 28 by phone: 8-988-928-30-18

PSU Preparatory Department invites high school students to a bright and creative program “Art Vacation” prepared by the PSU Graduate School of Design and Architecture.

The program includes:

master classes from teachers and creative professionals;

basics of digital and graphic design;

architectural sketching and creative photography;

plein air and thematic excursions;

art quests and movie screenings.

“Art Vacations” is a real creative laboratory where everyone can realize their fantasies and bring ideas to life!

From June 30 to July 11, 2025;

13 500 rubles (12 days);

Additional expenses: meals and accommodation (for non-residents).

Applications are accepted until June 28 by phone: 8-988-928-30-18

On the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, the Russian Language Day is traditionally celebrated.

Today the Pushkin Institute Center for Russian Language and Culture hosted a round table on the problems of protecting and promoting the Russian language.

I.B. Fedotova, Director of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism of Pyatigorsk State University, opened the event with a welcoming speech.

PSU applicant's booklet, where you can find all current directions for admission to Pyatigorsk State University, as well as information about the university.

https://disk.yandex.ru/i/bnh-MSLYgyOk-A

PSU launched an additional professional development program “From Science to Business: Development of Technological Entrepreneurship in Universities”, which was attended by more than 80 people from 22 universities of the North Caucasus Federal District.

The program is conducted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Skolkovo Foundation.

Welcoming the participants, PSU Rector, Professor A.P. Gorbunov noted that the program will raise the development of innovation-technological entrepreneurship in the universities of the North Caucasus to a higher level.

A meeting of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of the North Caucasus Federal District was held. It was held by the Chairman of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of the North Caucasus Federal District, Rector of PSU Professor A.P. Gorbunov.

The meeting was attended by 27 Council members, including E.A. Tkachev, Council member, Assistant to the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District, as well as A.R. Karpov, Head of the Department for the Implementation of Public Projects of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District, who were present in the PSU studio.

Reporting conference of the primary branch “Movement of the First” of PSU.

The idea of creating the Russian Movement of Children and Youth was supported by the President of the country, and thanks to this the bill was signed in July 2022.

Since then, the efforts of the branch have been aimed at unlocking the potential, supporting and developing the interests of students of our university, as well as schoolchildren.

During the conference, reports of the directions were presented:

“Media and Communications”;

“Patriotism and historical memory”;

“Tourism and Travel”;

“Culture and Art”, as well as other achievements of the activists of the department.

An important part of the conference was the awarding of activists who during the year contributed to the development of the organization and the awarding of letters of thanks to the Primary Branches of Pyatigorsk schools and student organizations of PSU.