The team of the Primary Trade Union Organization of Students and Postgraduates of PSU at the All-Russian competition for the best student council of dormitories “OBSHAGA” of the Russian Federation.

From October 30 to November 2, more than 400 participants gathered in Moscow to improve the activities of student councils of dormitories.

The forum featured a rich educational program, during which participants attended lectures and improved their knowledge. There was also a round table discussion on current issues in the regulatory framework for student dormitories.

The anniversary “Great Ethnographic Dictation” took place in the Stavropol Region!

Students of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism took part in the 10th All-Russian educational project “Great Ethnographic Dictation.” The event was held in the historical parks “Russia - My History” in Pyatigorsk.

The campaign traditionally brings together residents from all over the country, helping them learn more about the culture and traditions of the peoples of Russia.

Today, the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism at PSU is hosting the annual educational opportunities festival “Do the Right Thing”!

More than 50 teachers, principals, methodologists, and 300 schoolchildren from across the North Caucasus Federal District took part in the event.

The festival brings together those who love education, foreign languages, creativity, and strive for development.

The program includes 18 master classes for schoolchildren and teachers, a busy day of communication, discoveries, and new knowledge.

Meeting with the winner of the Vladimir Potanin Charitable Foundation scholarship competition.

The winner of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation scholarship competition, Marina Yuryevna Aliyeva, who is currently a lecturer at PSU. At the meeting, students learned more about the scholarship competition for master's students, its stages, and the documents required to prepare an application.

Foreign students at PSU went on a virtual trip to the Caucasus Mineral Waters.

The PSU International Education Center held a class on linguistics and regional studies dedicated to the cultural and natural wealth of the Caucasus Mineral Waters. Teachers and master's students helped students from different countries discover the history, traditions, and atmosphere of this unique region.

Such meetings make learning lively and inspiring, reminding us that language is the key to understanding culture and people.

The Institute of Romance and Germanic Languages, Information and Humanities Technologies at PSU hosted an Evening of Customs and Traditions of the Peoples of Russia as part of National Unity Week.

Students from the Institute of Romance and Germanic Languages, Information and Humanities Technologies talked about their customs and traditions. Thanks to this event, the students learned about the cultures of various ethnic groups in Russia: the inhabitants of Karachay-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia-Alania, Dagestan, as well as Armenian and Greek cultures.

Such meetings help to preserve traditions, respect roots, and find common ground.

The Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism hosted a presentation dedicated to internships in sunny Spain.

The event brought together an audience of future linguists, translators, and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the language and culture of Cervantes' country.

“Such initiatives are a bridge between academic education and successful language practice in the country where the language is spoken. We strive to give our students not just a diploma, but real opportunities to start anywhere in the world,” said Fedotova I.B.

N.V. Plamedyale addressed the students. She spoke in detail about the program, which offers not only the opportunity to improve Spanish language skills, but also to gain invaluable professional experience at one of Spain's educational institutions.

The Higher School of Management at Pyatigorsk State University hosted a round table discussion entitled “Unity in Diversity: A Christian Perspective on Social and Spiritual Unity.”

The event brought together students, representatives of Pyatigorsk State University, and the Pyatigorsk Diocese to discuss the role of spiritual and moral values in modern society.

Stanislav Osipov opened the round table, noting that spiritual guidelines remain an important pillar of support for society in times of rapid change.

The staff of the Center for Spiritual and Moral Values of PSU was joined by guest speaker Father Peter Kopach, who emphasized that Christian tradition teaches us to see the image of God in every person, and therefore to build unity on love, trust, and mutual respect.

Participants discussed practical issues of interfaith interaction, the role of youth in strengthening harmony, and how dialogue and joint initiatives help to shape a culture of peaceful coexistence in multi-ethnic Russia.

PSU students took part in the All-Russian online educational campaign “Sociological Dictation 2025.”

On November 14, students of the Higher School of Management of PSU took part in the VI All-Russian educational campaign “Sociological Dictation 2025”, which this year is being held for the sixth time, traditionally on Sociologist's Day.

Elena Sergeevna Getmanova, an employee of the Center for Spiritual and Moral Values at PSU, gave a welcoming speech, noting the importance of the Sociological Dictation as a unique platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between students and anyone interested in the social sciences.

Olga Igorevna Nakh, Associate Professor of the Department of Professional English at the Higher School of Management, expressed her hope that the event would stimulate the further development of sociological education and the popularization of sociological knowledge in society.

Stanislav Osipov, Head of the Department for Interaction with Religious Organizations at the Center for Spiritual and Moral Values at PSU, emphasized that

the sociological dictation

is an educational event and a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and anyone interested in society and its structure to test their knowledge of sociological science and research in real time.

The sociological dictation was organized by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion in partnership with the Russian Society “Knowledge” with the support of the Center for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values at PSU.

Participants in the dictation were awarded certificates.

A PSU student has joined the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science!

Daria Khazhikarova, chair of the PSU Student and Postgraduate Council, successfully passed all stages of the selection process and has been included in the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Daria notes: “For me, this is not only a great honor, but also a responsibility. I want to bring openness, consistency, and a culture of interaction to the Council's work—things that we develop at PSU every day. I am confident that now the voice of our university and our region will be even louder and more confident at the federal level.”

Closing of National Unity Week 2025 at the Institute of Romance and Germanic Languages, Information and Humanities Technologies.

Five events were held during the week: the Mountain Hearth gastronomic festival, an evening of Russian folk customs and traditions, an Inspiration of the Caucasus literary evening, a My Little Homeland photo contest, and a Constellation of Cultures dance break.

The final event was the dance break “Constellation of Cultures,” which aimed to introduce participants to the folklore and dances of the peoples of Russia.

Participants were introduced to Armenian, Georgian, Adyghe, Karachay-Balkar, Azerbaijani, Russian, Tabasaran, and Greek dances.

The Center for International Education at PGU is launching a series of original textbooks for international students.

Teachers at the Center for International Education started the new year with a bang—the release of a series of original textbooks designed for international students.

This project is an important step in supporting students from abroad who want not only to master the language, but also to gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture, history, and society.

“Let's Speak Russian” is aimed at developing communication skills. This methodological guide will help students learn to communicate confidently in various situations.

“Dialogues in Russian” offers immersion in live Russian speech. Students will practice grammatical structures and learn new words and idiomatic expressions.

“Social Studies.” Language learning is inextricably linked to understanding social and cultural contexts.

“History of Russia. Part 1. Ancient Rus.” To gain a deep understanding of modern Russia, it is necessary to know its history.

The creation of teaching aids for foreign students will help optimize the learning process, increase motivation, and improve academic performance in general.

The official launch of the professional development program “Strategies for Innovative Development of the Health Resort Industry” took place.

The rector of PSU, Professor A.P. Gorbunov, gave a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of training specialists capable of shaping the future of the Caucasus Mineral Waters.

The main event was a lecture by N.A. Murashko, Deputy of the State Duma and CEO of Kislovodsk Resort Management LLC. His presentation, “ Caucasus Mineral Waters Resorts on the Road to 2030: From Current Challenges to Future Success,” outlined the key challenges and priorities for the region’s development.

The program will bring together industry professionals and serve as a platform for modern ideas, solutions, and best practices in health resort development.

The long-awaited opening of the coworking zone, created with the support of Alfa-Bank, took place at PSU.

The opening was attended by the rector of PSU, Professor A.P. Gorbunov, the rector's advisor on educational work and youth policy, Professor E.D. Kondrakova, the regional manager of Alfa-Bank S.A. Fedina, the head of the branch M. Kelasova, as well as students and teachers.

The coworking zone will be an excellent place for work and study, where students and teachers can exchange ideas and collaborate on new projects.

Students from the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism went on an exciting educational trip to St. Petersburg!

The students immersed themselves in the atmosphere of the cultural capital to learn about Russia's rich heritage in practice.

Together with teachers B.A. Agadzhanov and I.S. Stroeva, the students visited St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and other iconic sites.

This trip not only provided unforgettable emotions, but also became a powerful impetus for professional growth in the hospitality industry.

Activists from the KMV student teaching brigade are conquering Russian cities.

An All-Russian gathering of Russian student brigades was held in Krasnoyarsk, attended by the commissioner of the KMV Student Pedagogical Brigade, Tatyana Lukyanova, a student at the Institute of Romance and Germanic Languages, Information and Humanitarian Technologies!

The gathering brought together the best representatives of student society from across the country to exchange experiences, discuss current issues, and share their ideas!

PSU continues its marathon of entrepreneurial skills training sessions for students across Russia.

Last week, our trainers visited three federal districts at once: the North Caucasus Federal District, the Northwestern Federal District, and the Southern Federal District, and conducted engaging training sessions at four universities:

Ingushetia State University;

Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University;

Southern Federal University;

Rostov State University of Economics.

Under the guidance of experienced trainers, students immersed themselves in an atmosphere of intensive creative work, learning to interact effectively in a team, develop ideas, and present their projects to an audience of professionals. Each participant was able to feel like part of a team of creators of a modern intellectual space!

The training sessions are implemented as part of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform, with MIPT acting as the training operator.

Issues related to the Russian language in the CIS were discussed at a round table meeting in the Federation Council.

The Federation Council's Committee on Science, Education, and Culture discussed problems related to the functioning of the Russian language in the CIS, ways to solve them, and prospects for promoting the Russian language and education in Russian in the CIS countries.

The round table was attended by I. B. Fedotova, Director of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism at PSU, who presented PSU's experience and made proposals on behalf of the university for inclusion in the final document.

Media students from PSU attended the SHUM|Regions seminar.

They learned about design, managing public accounts, creating short videos, and gained knowledge from experts in AI, marketing, editing, and copywriting.

Daria Krasavina noted the usefulness of the speakers, new acquaintances, and her team's victory in media technologies with the best public development strategy.

Milana Shevchenko became the team leader for the first time, emphasized the importance of communication and motivation, and won in the field of design and outdoor advertising.

Lizaveta Krasheninina said that the seminar was a memorable event and provided valuable knowledge for further promotion and communication with like-minded people.

PSU celebrated the 35th anniversary of the regional Georgian national and cultural autonomy “Iberia” with a solemn presentation of gratitude from the rector.

The director of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism, Professor Irina Mikhailovna Akopyan, solemnly presented a letter of gratitude on behalf of the rector of PSU, Professor A.P. Gorbunov, to the Chairman of the Regional Georgian National and Cultural Autonomy “Iberia” in the Stavropol Territory, Petr Vladimirovich Lobzhanidze.

The letter was timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the founding of the autonomy. The text, on behalf of the rector, notes that all these years, “Iberia,” under the leadership of Peter Lobzhanidze, has been a significant center for the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the Georgian people.

Irina Akopyan also conveyed the university's sincere gratitude for Petr Lobzhanidze's many years of fruitful cooperation and personal contribution to strengthening interethnic harmony.

Third- and fourth-year students majoring in Judicial and Prosecutorial Activities at the Law Institute of PSU took part in a field trip to the Malokarachaevsky District Court of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic.

As part of this event, future lawyers had a unique opportunity to observe real court proceedings, which is an invaluable addition to their theoretical knowledge.