91Ώμ»ξΑΦ - Culture /en/news/about-culture News about culture, music, art etc en β€œ91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, a City of Heroes”: 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ International Students Paid their Tribute to the Memory of the Great Victory /en/news/2026/05/14/chelyabinsk-city-heroes-international-students-paid-their-tribute-memory-great <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md2"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="5290" height="3967" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/e58440de-ee9d-4cf0-bc16-59773ee53eb0_1_201_a.jpeg?itok=1C59VhN9" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md1"><div class="field-item even">On May 7th,&nbsp;on the eve of the Victory Day,&nbsp;the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ International Office jointly with volunteers and activists from the South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni (AISA) organized a β€œ91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, a City of Heroes” patriotic photo-tour for international students. First-year Master’s degree students of group Π›Πœ-160 from the Institute of Linguistics and International Communications became the excursion participants. The tour started at the Aloe Pole square, continued at the Alleya Slavy (Alley of Glory) venue, and finished at Sad Pobedy (Victory Garden) and the Military Machinery open-air museum. As part of the excursion, the participants visited commemorative memorials in 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ so that they could see for themselves the city that had carved out the Victory in the rear. They also enthusiastically demonstrated their knowledge in a quiz on the events of the 1941–1945 and received special souvenirs. The organizers noted that such meetings help students from various countries deeper understand our common history and preserve the memory of the great feat. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md3"><div class="field-item even">Dariia Korotkikh, Vera Ovcharuk</div></div></div> Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2304597 at Melody of Spring and Echo of Memory: Victory Waltz Whirls around the Square before 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ’s Main Building /en/news/2026/05/08/melody-spring-and-echo-memory-victory-waltz-whirls-around-square-susus-main-building <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md5"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="5448" height="3632" id="1" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_3067_1.jpg?itok=wihQ8exU" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md4"><div class="field-item even">A traditional Victory Waltz dance flashmob, dedicated to the 81st Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, has been held on the square in front of the main academic building of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. This dance has become a visualization of the story about tenderness, hope and profound gratefulness to our Heroes. In 2026, this event is held for the 12th time and continues a good and kind-hearted tradition started by 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ back in 2015.&nbsp;Today, more than 250 participants have been swirling in this soft waltz: representatives of schools, vocational education institutions, higher education institutes and universities of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region, as well as other city’s residents. As the tradition goes, students of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Military Training Centre have also taken part in this event. Victory Waltz is a symbol of the unity of generations and the heroic deeds of the participants of the Great Patriotic War. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of our victors dance this festive waltz as a token of the immortal memory and of gratefulness to the courage and valiance. The event’s main concept are the ideas of love, peace, tenderness, freedom and unity. That is why the performance is structured around the constant interaction between the participants: common moves, circling around and switching partners symbolize the bridge between generations, solidarity and support to each other. β€œWe decided to choose a traditional composition for this performance, a very deep and kind-hearted one. This year, more than 250 people participate in our event, and these are absolutely different people: school pupils, and students of vocational education institutions and universities of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region. 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ holds the Victory Waltz for the 12th time now, and it is a very important event for us. This is our way to express our deep gratitude to the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War,” noted head of the 2026 Victory Waltz event Anna Brazhko. A very touching moment illuminated this event: during the dance one of the participants made a proposal to his partner right in the middle of the square. The girl said β€œYes” and the event’s guests burst in applause. This heartfelt and touching moment became a symbol of love, fidelity and hope – those values that unite generations. β€œI’d thought it would be lovely to propose during the Victory Waltz, and I feel happy that it went just the way I’d planned it,” explained Iliia Ziuzin. In her turn, the bride, Alena Karaicheva, shared that she did not expect such a surprise: β€œFor me it was entirely unexpected, but it was very touching and exciting. This is our first Victory Waltz, and our participation in it has become a true symbol of unity and mutual understanding – we have become even closer and started to really feel each other.” Guests and participants immersed themselves in an incredible atmosphere of love and earnestness. This big-scale performance touched everyone’s feelings. Music of the war years, dancing, flowers, smiles and, what is most important – words of gratitude – were a gift to the veterans thanks to the joint efforts of the dancers. β€œI’ve been doing ball-room dancing for many years now, and I like waltz very much. That’s why together with my partner we decided to participate in such a significant event. It has been a first Victory Waltz for us, and it has left us with very touching and warm impressions. We are happy that we’ve had a chance to become part of such an important festivity and together with other people express our respect and gratitude to the generation of victors. We felt a bit nervous, of course, but I think, it all was just wonderful,” shared her impressions Anna Tashlanova. To close the event, the veterans, students, teaching staff and guests of the event waltzed around to the sounds of songs of the war time. And after the event, the participants and guests could enjoy a festive concert dedicated to the Victory Day, a β€œSt. George Ribbon” campaign, and everyone’s favourite tradition – treating themselves at a field kitchen trailer. </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md6"><div class="field-item even">Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko, Anatolii Ostanin</div></div></div> Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2304559 at "Passing down Values Is One of the Key Tasks of Education": 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Students Met with Philosopher Aleksandr Dugin /en/news/2026/04/29/passing-down-values-one-key-tasks-education-students-met-philosopher-aleksandr-dugin <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md8"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="6240" height="4160" id="2" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_6582.jpg?itok=Dg6OZgKx" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md7"><div class="field-item even">A meeting with a renowned philosopher, political scientist and public figure Aleksandr Dugin was held at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. This event, part of the "Activate Values!" Youth Media Meeting brought together students, residents of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, and distinguished guests. The philosopher explained that the "2050" project aims to concretize ideas about the future and thereby situate the present within a broader historical context, defining its place and significance. The idea is to look 25 years back, to the year 2000, and compare this experience with possible scenarios for our country's development by 2050. The project, with the participation of experts, examines the most important aspects of social, cultural, and political life. In his speech, Aleksandr Dugin addressed the issues of Russia's future, the role of traditional values, and outlined possible scenarios for our country's development in the coming decades. "Values accompany a person throughout his/her entire life. From the moment of birth, people enter a familyβ€”their first system of values. These values are then transmitted through school, university, culture, media, and the professional environmentβ€”and this continues throughout life. Values are the living fabric of society, a special form of its existence. Essentially, these are ideas that can transform over time and acquire new meanings. Therefore, a discussion of values is always a discussion of the idea of society itself, and it must be approached responsibly," noted Aleksandr Dugin. "Values belong to a person's spiritual world, and their transmission is one of the key tasks of education, as well as an important area of work for the older generation. Young people, as part of the society, naturally share fundamental value orientations. But it is in youth that these values fulfil their primary functionβ€”they become the foundation for shaping a life strategy." Among the meeting's distinguished guests were public figure Irina Texler, 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ mayor Aleksey Loshkin, 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Rector Alexander Wagner, and representatives of the clergy. Irina Texler addressed the meeting participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of such events in shaping young people's worldviews: "Thank you to all the young people in our audience today. This speaks volumes: it means Russia is in good hands. For us, Aleksandr Dugin is a beacon, an honour, and the conscience of our era." The Secretary of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Diocese, Archpriest Igor Shestakov, also addressed the participants: "Today, we have people gathered in the assembly hall of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, who are genuinely interested in this dialogue. I would like to thank the university's leadership for organizing this meeting and say that we are truly fortunate: Aleksandr Dugin is a man whose name is inextricably linked with the development of philosophical thought in modern Russia. For decades, he has set directions and trends in this field and is the author of numerous significant works." Following the lecture, students asked the speaker questions regarding geopolitical aspects, traditional values, and the formation of worldviews among young people. The event closed with an awards ceremony for the participants of the "Activate Values!" Youth Media Meeting held at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ on April 17th. The best teams and authors of media projects received certificates for their contribution to the development of youth media and the promotion of traditional values. </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md9"><div class="field-item even">Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko</div></div></div> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2304444 at Immersion in Chinese Culture: Adventure Reality Show Screened at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ /en/news/2026/04/13/immersion-chinese-culture-adventure-reality-show-screened <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md11"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-3-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="6240" height="4160" id="3" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_7114.jpg?itok=tjmwlYls" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md10"><div class="field-item even">91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, jointly with TNT-Teleset, have screened the new season of the "Sokrovishcha Imperatora" ("Emperor's Treasures") show for Russian and Chinese students. "Emperor's Treasures" is a popular adventure reality show. The third season was filmed in Chongqing, the largest city in the world. Participants travel hundreds of kilometres, complete extreme tasks, and endure a veritable marathon of trials in the competition for 10 million roubles. The first episode will air on TNT on April 12th, but 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ students have had a chance to watch it before the official premiere. "91Ώμ»ξΑΦ students are a large, multinational family. We have many students from China, as well as students studying Chinese," emphasized Dariia Korotkikh, Head of the International Student Support. "When learning a new language, it is important to introduce students to the culture of the native speakers. It's very important for us to help international students adapt and integrate into events equally with Russian students. After all, we are all one friendly brotherhood!" The show screened at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ is an excellent opportunity for students from China and Russia to interact with each other in an informal atmosphere and practice their language skills with a native speaker. After watching the episode, the took part in a quiz and received prizes from the TV channel. "This show provides an opportunity for cultural exchange and to learn more about a Chinese city. We saw a more vibrant representation of Chinese culture and heard new words. Besides, we had a great time and took our mind off the studies for a while," student Dariia Karelina shared her impressions. The reality show inspired the students to get to know China better and immerse themselves in its culture and customs. The students actively discussed the episode's details with each other and shared their impressions. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md12"><div class="field-item even">Veronika Strelnikova, Sergey Kachko</div></div></div> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2302460 at The Sun, Singing, Dancing, and Ethnic Garments: Nowruz Festivities Held at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ /en/news/2026/03/27/sun-singing-dancing-and-ethnic-garments-nowruz-festivities-held <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md14"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-4-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="5184" height="3456" id="4" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_8475_0.jpg?itok=4qvrBkgb" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md13"><div class="field-item even">Organizing the celebration of Nowruz, springtime New Year’s festivities, has already become a good tradition at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. Thanks to this event, we can become more closely acquainted with the ethnic groups of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ students and staff members. This holiday is celebrated by the Turkic and Persian peoples around the world on the spring equinox day. It symbolizes the awakening of nature, purification of the human soul, and building of good friendship. During this holiday, people let go of any grudges held, show kindness to each other and spend time with their families. β€œOn behalf of the Governor and the Government of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region, I am happy to congratulate you on this wonderful holiday! Nowruz is a unique holiday that symbolizes the triumph of all the good over the challenges that we face,” addressed the audience Dmitrii Semenov, Head of the Public Relations Department at the Government of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region. β€œThe year of 2026 is the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. More than 190 peoples live in Russia, and we are all united by our traditional values. We are patriots and we love our Motherland and our families. We are all united by our centuries-long history, that has brought all our peoples together. And it feels especially good that namely 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, which is a true sanctuary of sciences and a pride of the South Ural region, to a great extent reminds some sort of the world in miniature, as it has gathered representatives of various nationalities.” This event became a kind of a journey to visit representatives of our friendly ethnic groups. Through the traditions and rites, guests were introduced to the specific features of various cultures. β€œToday, we are celebrating a holiday that is traditionally associated with spring, rejuvenation, something uplifting and nice. And I cherish the fact that in our multi-ethnic Russia, where more than 190 peoples live, we can always find a place for celebrations that are very important for these peoples. We especially estimate the fact that there are many students of our university, who make our culture richer and at the same time share our common values,” stressed Anastasiia Lapo, Vice-Rector for Student and Social Affairs. The festivities concert brought together representatives not only of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, but also of other universities of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, as well as members of creative teams. Each performance (song or dance) became a story about some authentic culture. β€œIt feels good that our university not only acts as a venue for hosting the Nowruz festivities, but has also gathered many friends of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ today. Our university has become home for students from 57 countries from around the world,” shared Liudmila Lapina, Head of the International Office. Nowruz festivities at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ once again proved that the respect towards traditions and being open to dialogue help build friendly relations and strengthen the unity of peoples. β€œRepresentatives of 152 nationalities and ethnic groups live in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region today. This is also thanks to those students, who come to study at our universities from more than 60 countries from around the world. They create this international atmosphere and make our culture richer,”&nbsp;noted Khanakhmed Giulov, Chairman of the regional subdivision of the β€œAssembly of the Peoples of Russia” All-Russian Public-State Organization. Guests of the event could learn more about the cultures of the Turkic and Persian peoples in different aspects. The immersion became possible not only through dancing, singing and rites, but also through tasting the dishes of ethnic cuisines. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md15"><div class="field-item even">Iana Gaufler, Anna Galkina</div></div></div> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2288410 at Watercolours Create Spring Mood: New Exhibition by a Ural Artist Opens at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ /en/news/2026/03/23/watercolours-create-spring-mood-new-exhibition-ural-artist-opens <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md17"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-5-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="2098" height="1399" id="5" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/dsc_1011_2.jpg?itok=Kk7mZw68" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md16"><div class="field-item even">"The Breath of Watercolour" exhibition by a Ural artist Valery Ulanov opened in the Art Gallery of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. It commemorates the 70th birthday of the artist. The opening of the exhibition, organized with the support of Magnezit Group company (Satka) and the Department of Culture of the Satka Municipal District, was attended by students, faculty, staff, and guests of our university, as well as the artist's family and friends. Speaking at the ceremony, 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Vice-Rector for Student and Social Affairs Anastasiia Lapo thanked everyone who helped organize the exhibition and noted that such events are important for the aesthetic education of students and the creation of conditions for the realization of their creative potential. Professor Nataliia Parfentieva, Academic Director of the Art Gallery at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ and Head of the Department of Theology, Culture, and Art at the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Institute of Media, Social Sciences, and Humanities, also thanked the artist and organizers for the exhibition, which became a wonderful spring gift to art lovers, and briefly spoke about the works by Valery Ulanov. Valery Ulanov had been born in 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ in 1956 and had shown an interest in art from a young age. He is a graphic designer by profession. Since 2016, he has been the chief artist at the Stroitel Community Centre in Satka. The exhibition's curator, Anatoly Razuev, Director of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Art Museum, noted that for an artist, an exhibition is an opportunity to present his works to a wide audience, even if this audience is not fully prepared, and to summarize his creative work. Anatoly Razuev also spoke about the characteristics of watercolour painting in general and the unique artistic talent of Valery Ulanov. Each painting conveys a range of emotions and experiences. The artist loves to depict nature in its transitional states: the changing times of day and seasonsβ€”and he excels at this. According to visitors, the exhibition overall leaves a calming impression, creating a springtime mood. In total, the walls and display cases in the hall contain more than fifty works by Valery Ulanov: watercolours and pencil drawings. The artist primarily depicts his native Ural Mountains and, of course, Satka, where he lives and works: forests, mountains, rivers, town and village houses, factory chimneys and structures, an ancient church with its preserved domes and crosses... Many landscapes seem to peer through a light haze or fog. Winter, spring, summer, and autumn follow one another: the first snow falls on some watercolours, while spring streams flow on others. Here, it has just rained: the wind is already blowing the clouds away, but the sun is still just barely visible. The outskirts of a village. A forest edge. A river, fishermen with fishing rods on the bank; people walking their dogs; a house or a banya (Russian sauna), with smoke curling from the chimney... All the works exude peace, tranquillity, and silence; some convey a luminous sadness, others joy. Perhaps the most striking theme among all is that of the view of Kronstadt Harbour: mighty warships, calm and unperturbed. One of the displays shows several works by another artist from Satka, Aleksandr Sukhanov (1945–2021). The exhibition will be open to visitors until April 18th. The Art Gallery is open weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturdays from 10:00 to 15:00, and closed on Sundays. Entrance is free. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md18"><div class="field-item even">Ivan Zagrebin, Nadezhda Iushina</div></div></div> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2288353 at "Home, Family, Ural Region – Our Heritage": Vladimir Bogdanovsky's Photo Exhibition Opens at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ /en/news/2026/03/05/home-family-ural-region-our-heritage-vladimir-bogdanovskys-photo-exhibition-opens <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md20"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-6-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="4928" height="3264" id="6" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/dsc_2754.jpg?itok=YWcfCBxq" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md19"><div class="field-item even"> "Our Heritage" exhibition project, organized by photographer Vladimir Bogdanovsky, has opened at the Art Gallery of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. This project is a unique journey through the centuries of history and culture of our region. The exhibition reminds its visitors of the importance of carefully preserving the heritage of their ancestors and inspires them to consider the future of their region. "The idea for this exhibition arose back in 1984, when the "Nature and Us" exhibition opened, raising the topic of ecology. This exhibition later evolved into the current one, "Our Heritage". The title of the exhibition embodies a concept that unites all people. Our heritage is the planet itself, and we must preserve it. Home, family, the Ural region, Russia, and then the entire world – this is our heritage," explains photographer Vladimir Bogdanovsky. &nbsp; A real photograph is a historical document, capturing the breath of time, impossible to perceive with modern technologies. Vladimir notes that for him, photography is a document that allows one to see the world through time. The exhibition consists of three sections. The first section includes the works of Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863–1944), a pioneer of colour photography in the early 20th century. This is a unique opportunity to see rare photographs from the collection of the US Library of Congress, previously inaccessible to general public. These images, created in 1909–1910, depict the daily life, customs, and cultural values of the past century. The second section is the most extensive, featuring the works by Vladimir Bogdanovsky, founder of the "Stone Belt" folk photography studio and one of the founders of the popular art photography movement in our region. This section presents unique photographs of various corners of the South Ural region. The author's photographs showcase both our region's natural riches and its everyday life. "I believe this exhibition is a significant event in the cultural life of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. The concept itself is incredibly original: a comparison of two eras – Russia in the early 20th and 21st centuries. Legends of Russian photography are presented here. Their juxtaposition and overlapping are thought-provoking," shares Professor Vladimir Rushanin, Doctor of Sciences (History). The third section, in addition to photographs, features a selection of publications from the "Stone Belt" photography club, showcasing the various creative directions of the group. Each image is a living testimony to an era. Anatoly Razuev, Director of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Art Museum, comments: "This exhibition is worth visiting to see the beauty: it is an opportunity to gain spiritual fulfilment and turn toward the light. Furthermore, the exhibition offers a historical perspective. The concept of the project is to showcase two masters from different eras of Russian photography. Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky is a pioneer of colour photography, the pinnacle of 20th-century technology, and the origins of modern photographers. Vladimir Bogdanovsky is a present-day artist with worldwide recognition." The exhibition is open to visitors at the Art Gallery March 3rd through March 14th, from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, and closed on Sunday. Entry is free. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on МАΠ₯ </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md21"><div class="field-item even">Veronika Strelnikova, Anna Galkina</div></div></div> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2288119 at Maslenitsa Brings People Together: International Students Explore Russian Cuisine /en/news/2026/02/19/maslenitsa-brings-people-together-international-students-explore-russian-cuisine <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md23"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-7-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="6005" height="3878" id="7" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_3737.jpg?itok=37V15qi5" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md22"><div class="field-item even">For several years now, 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ has been traditionally organizing master classes on making Russian pancakes for international students. This joyful tradition coincides with Maslenitsa (Pancake Day) celebrations and allows students to immerse themselves in the holiday atmosphere by trying their hand at cooking. The event not only helps students acquire culinary skills but also fosters intercultural communication: students work in teams, help each other, and share experiences. This helps overcome potential communication barriers. &quot;We have been holding Maslenitsa for four years now, and it has become a tradition for us. We organize it for our university&#39;s international students as part of their adaptation program, sharing Russian culture and history with them. Part of this culture are our holidays, such as Maslenitsa. Students always love this event; they learn how to bake pancakes, then they do it at home and share photos with us,&quot; noted Dina Valeeva, Director of the Sociocultural Adaptation Centre. International students were not only taught the secrets of baking but also received a detailed explanation of the differences between traditional pancakes and classic Russian pancakes (blini). Students learned that the former are considered a quicker option, while the latter are fluffier due to their yeast base and symbolize the sun. They also learned the history of the Maslenitsa week, which precedes the Lent. &quot;For international students, this is a great opportunity to immerse themselves in Russian culture, better understand our traditions and customs, learn new things about this holiday, and, of course, try making blini and pancakes themselves. International students are quite easy to work with: some of them already have experience preparing dishes similar in recipe and ingredients, so they learn very quickly, listen attentively, grasp everything on the fly, and preparing a dish like pancakes presents no difficulties,&quot; explained Nataliia Androsova, Associate Professor at the Department of Catering Technology and Organization. The masterclass participants were very engaged in the cooking process, taking videos and photos to remember it, and rejoicing at the successful result. The cooking session was followed by a tea party, where the students sampled the pancakes they made themselves. &quot;There is a similar dish in my culture, so it was not difficult to prepare. True, the first pancake did not turn out well, but from there on, things went smoothly,&quot; said Alnaqib Issa, masterclass participant. The traditional master class is becoming not only an entertaining event but also an important element of the educational process, allowing 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ students from different countries to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and better understand Russian culture. You can check out the photos from the master class in our album. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on МАΠ₯. </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md24"><div class="field-item even">Iana Gaufler, Sergey Kachko</div></div></div> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2287934 at Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, Celebrated at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ /en/news/2026/02/18/chinese-new-year-or-spring-festival-celebrated <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md26"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-8-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="4229" height="2819" id="8" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_9866.jpg?itok=5SFUUr4S" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md25"><div class="field-item even">On February 16th, students from the People's Republic of China, who are obtaining their education at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, together with their Russian friends and teachers, celebrated the coming of the New Year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. More than 1300 students from China study at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ. And celebration of the Chinese New Year has long become a good tradition for our university, so that these students can feel at home even if they are thousands of kilometres away from it. A bright and colourful festivity was held at the Sigma university building: students had prepared a festive program with creative performances and interesting master classes. Vice-Rector for Student and Social Affairs Anastasiia Lapo congratulated the students: β€œI am happy to welcome all of you to our traditional festive event. There is a big community of namely students from China at our university, and it is important to preserve your culture where you study and to enrich the cultures of each other. Today we will learn how New Year is celebrated in our countries!” Our exchange students, who are currently obtaining their education in China, had recorded a greetings video conveying the festive atmosphere at the Chinese students’ home country. Head of the International Student Support Dariia Korotkhikh congratulated the students on behalf of the International Office: β€œHere in Russia, we have a wonderful tradition: summarizing the results of the year that is about to pass on the New Year’s Eve. So, today I would like to share with you on all our joint victories and achievements! More than 2500 international students from 57 countries study at 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ, and 1336 of them are students from China! Our university and the People's Republic of China have a long history of partnering relationships. On behalf of the International Office, my congratulations on the Chinese New Year to all of you!” Students from the Institute of Linguistics and International Communications had prepared music and dance performances: Russian students sang songs about love and home in Chinese, while students from China sang New Year songs in Chinese and English. In addition, two master classes were held for the festivity participants: one on calligraphy, and the other on making Chinese New Year ornaments. Over the course of the whole event, students had a chance to take part in a quiz and test their knowledge of Chinese traditions. To wrap up the festivity, Head of the Methodical Support Office of the National Unity Centre Olga Pilogeikina talked to the students about the Russian traditions of celebrating New Year. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on МАΠ₯&nbsp; </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md27"><div class="field-item even">Veronika Strelnikova, Anatolii Ostanin</div></div></div> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 ΠšΠ°Ρ‡ΠΊΠΎ Π‘Π΅Ρ€Π³Π΅ΠΉ 2287930 at Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia: 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Staff Members Attended the Opening Ceremony for the "Russia – a Family of Families" Marathon /en/news/2026/02/11/year-unity-peoples-russia-staff-members-attended-opening-ceremony-russia-family <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md29"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-9-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1179" height="884" id="9" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/17c7e649-4531-404b-b96b-13531c6cd2af_1_201_a.jpeg?itok=58jOdvIR" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md28"><div class="field-item even">On February 5th, at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow, as part of the opening ceremony for the big-scale "Russia – a Family of Families" educational marathon, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin officially announced the beginning of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The marathon's opening ceremony was hosted by Deputy Chairperson of the Government of the Russian Federation&nbsp;Tatyana Golikova. Over four thousand people were among the event's participants, including representatives of more than 190 peoples of the Russian Federation, school kids, students, as well as members of foreign delegations. In the end of the day, the total audience of the marathon events amounted to several thousand people. According to the organizers, the marathon's goal is to demonstrate the culture and language diversity of our country as the foundation of the unity of its citizens. A delegation from the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region also participated in this event. Its members included representatives of 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ and activists of the Association of International Students and Alumni. "This is a unique opportunity to feel the diversity and unity of various ethnic groups, to see firsthand the unique cultures of the peoples of Russia. Our team is well familiar with the friendship between different peoples and countries, and we create unique projects in the field of strengthening the interethnic concord. That's why we are very happy to be here today and to expand the scale of our projects and our friendship all across our multi-ethnic Russia," shared&nbsp;head of the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ Region delegation, Executive Director of the South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni&nbsp;Dilrabo Tojikulova. The marathon's program included exhibitions on the cultural heritage of Russian regions; lectures and speeches by state and public figures, Heroes of Russia, outstanding athletes and workers of culture; creative, sporting and cooking master classes; special screenings of documentaries about the nature and history of Russian regions. In addition, a library of ethnic literature was functioning, offering to learn more about the works by writers from various ethnic groups. The "Russia – a Family of Families" marathon became one of the key federal platforms to open the programs of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Read more in the 91Ώμ»ξΑΦ channel on МАΠ₯ </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md30"><div class="field-item even">Dilrabo Tojikulova</div></div></div> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 zabolotnevakd 2287839 at