A schoolgirl interviewed the Vice-Rector of PSU about values ​​and patriotism.

PSU continues its collaboration with regional schools as part of events dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Arina Tkacheva, a student at the Center for Continuous Education and Educational Technologies at PSU's Multilevel Innovative Academy for Continuous Education and a student at Municipal Budgetary General Education Institution Secondary General Education School No. 12 with Advanced English Studies, interviewed Ibragim Dzhavparovich Ibragimov, Vice-Rector for the Development of Spiritual and Ideological Strategic Guidelines and Human Resources, State-Confessional and Intercultural Interaction at PSU, and Director of the Center for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values.

The conversation focused on the spiritual and moral education of youth, parent-child relationships in modern society, and changes in Russian legislation.

"Patriotism isn't just love for one's homeland; it's the positive actions each person takes toward their native land," noted Ibrahim Dzhavparovich.

Meetings like these help students become more familiar with the university environment, learn about PSU's program offerings, and experience an atmosphere of values ​​and open dialogue.

A training center for the "Unlimited Possibilities" championship has opened at PSU. Participants will receive expert consultations and master classes aimed at preparing for the competition. The first classes have already been held in the "Translator" competency.

Abilympics is a Russian championship in professional competencies for people with disabilities. Its main goal is to create conditions that allow everyone to realize their knowledge, skills, and professional potential.

Pyatigorsk State University is a strategic partner of the Abilympics movement. The university serves as the official venue for the "Translator" and "Social Rehabilitation" competency championships, and PSU faculty members are federal experts. University students regularly win prizes at the regional and federal stages of the championship.

A presentation of the all-Russian student project "Your Move" was held at PSU as part of its regional tour.

The project aims to create a large-scale community of young people sharing a common goal – to change the world for the better. It fosters a favorable environment for the generation and development of projects and initiatives by active youth. Participants gain practical skills, find like-minded people, and create projects.

University students learned about a wide range of opportunities:

5 competitive tracks;

the "Your Move, Chief!" student leader competition;

the "Your Move" scholarship program;

the "Your Move" career center;

the "Live and Create in Russia" educational program.

The "Your Move" project provides social mobility for those who want to influence the development and management of the country's youth agenda!

PSU Academic Mobility: Lectures at Yerevan State University.

PSU's academic mobility program continues to open new educational and research opportunities for faculty and students.

Associate professors of the Department of Experimental Linguistics and Intercultural Competence at PSU's Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism, S. Yu. Kravchenko and M. S. Kuznetsova, delivered lectures and practical classes at Yerevan State University. The visit was part of a cooperation agreement between the two universities.

PSU students Milena Khachaturova, Renata Aghabekyan, and Madlena Shalunts also joined the educational program. They attended classes in modern linguistics and participated in the university's academic work.

Such educational exchanges strengthen the partnership between universities and create new opportunities for the development of science, education, and intercultural dialogue.

The TASS Kavkaz regional information center is holding a press conference dedicated to the further development of Pyatigorsk State University and the 20th anniversary of the PSU Institute of International Relations.

PSU Rector Alexander Pavlovich Gorbunov and PSU IIR Director Viktor Nikolaevich Panin will discuss the key achievements of both the university and the Institute, current areas of training for international relations specialists, and the development of international cooperation and the university's partner network.

From the classroom to the real sector: students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture at PSU created a design project for a school in the village of Suvorovskaya as part of the "Service-Learning" program.

Students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture at PSU developed a design project for the modernization of School No. 2 in the village of Suvorovskaya in the Predgorny Municipal District. The work was completed as part of the "Service-Learning" program, commissioned by the school administration.

The student team—Anita Atabieva, Milana Kovalenko, Anna Zhugina, Igor Gazaryan, Vladislav Nazarov, and Eduard Amburtsamyan—under the direction of Elena Rubets, studied the area's features and spoke with teachers, parents, and students to create a modern and comfortable educational space.

The project is based on the idea of ​​the school as an open public space for the entire village. Today, the students' design has already formed the basis for a real-life modernization program for the educational institution.

Students encountered real-world constraints, learned to listen to the client, and found a balance between avant-garde design and respect for the context.

A meeting between students and representatives of the North Caucasus Electronic Customs was held at the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism at PSU.

The event brought together students majoring in Customs, Economic Security, Law, and Linguistics and focused on professional development and employment.

The guests discussed the specifics of electronic customs operations, the implementation of modern technologies, and the requirements for specialists. They also answered students' questions about internships and career prospects.

The meeting was held in an open dialogue format and was an important step in strengthening the connection between education and future careers.

A meeting between activists from the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Pavel Kozlovsky, Deputy Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, was held via videoconference.

The main topic of the meeting was the development of mentoring at universities. Participants discussed its role in student adaptation, the development of professional skills, and engagement in community and project activities.

The activists shared their experiences implementing mentoring practices and outlined current challenges and prospects for their development. Daria Khazhikarova, Chair of the Student and Postgraduate Council, represented PSU in the discussion, presenting proposals for expanding mentoring programs.

Meeting participants emphasized the importance of developing mentoring and sharing successful practices between universities.

From March 17-19, representatives of PSU, represented by Sofia Moiseyeva, a lecturer from the PSU Institute of International Relations, and Milana Shevchenko, a fourth-year student in the Secondary Vocational Education Program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture, are participating in an introductory seminar on media community development.

In collaboration with the SHUM Center's Translators of Meaning from across the country, they will develop concepts for media community development in order to implement these projects in their regions. The program includes a series of strategic sessions, expert lectures, and master classes.

This year, 157 people from 57 regions of Russia received the status of Translator of Meaning. What does it mean to be a "Translator of Meaning"?

It's not just a status. It's a commitment to be a conduit for SHUM's ideas in your region: supporting the professional community, sharing experiences, and engaging others in meaningful work with the media.

At the Center of Tourism Events: University Lecturer at MITT-2026.

Elizaveta Vadimovna Khubieva, a lecturer in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Industry at the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism at PSU, participated in the 32nd International Exhibition MITT-2026 in Moscow. She participated in various business events, from panel discussions to practical seminars.

The MITT International Exhibition is a global platform that brings together representatives of the tourism industry from around the world. This year, approximately 40 countries, including countries from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, presented their exhibits. Oman was the exhibition's key partner, while Egypt surprised with new programs in cultural tourism.

Focus:

International cooperation and new markets;

Digitalization and innovation in tourism;

Trends in domestic and event tourism.

Such experience is becoming an important part of the development of educational programs and the training of a new generation of specialists.

The 3rd International Forum on Innovative Economics: Development Vectors Launches

The 3rd International Forum on Innovative Economics is being held at PSU from March 18 to 25, 2026. The 7th International Scientific and Practical Conference, "Innovation of Creation: Modern Technologies for the Modernization of Society," dedicated to the development of Russia's intellectual and innovative sovereignty, has already officially opened.

The plenary session, opened with a welcoming address by Vice-Rector Ekaterina Vladimirovna Efimova, covered a wide range of topics – from traditional values ​​in innovation processes to the application of modern technologies in tourism and the development of a digital state.

The forum continues, opening new opportunities for professional dialogue and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas.