Exhibition provides information on Russia’s leading universities
An exhibition was held at the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Hanoi on September 17 to introduce the nation’s leading universities to Vietnamese students.
Representatives of Russian universities at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An exhibitionwas held at the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Hanoi on September 17 tointroduce the nation’s leading universities to Vietnamese students.
The event is the opening of the 10th stageof a long-term education project conducted by Russia’s Cooperation Agency withthe support of Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training. The project,called “Russian Universities”, was launched in March 2014 with the aim ofpopularising Russian education in Vietnam.
The exhibition drew Natalia Shafinskaya,Director of the Russian Science and Culture Centre, representatives from sevenleading universities of Russia, and a large number of students in Hanoi.
Addressing the event, Natalia Shafinskayasaid that the Russian Universities project is part of efforts to realiseagreements between the two countries, while contributing to strengtheningeducation affiliation as part of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategicpartnership.
During this 10th stage, the project providesaccess through the online portal Russia.study for all students to be able to enrolin universities in Russia.
She said that after several years ofimplementation, the project has been fruitful, drawing many Russian universitiesto the Asian nation.
She also expressed her hope that the eventwill contribute to helping Vietnamese youngsters grasp hold of their future andgain greater information on Russia’s top universities.
This stage of the project will see theengagement of many universities, including the Higher School of Economics, the MoscowInstitute of Physics and Technology, the Moscow Aviation Institute, the UralFederation University, the Tula State University, the National Research Universityof Electronic Technology, and the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil andGas.
Representatives of the universities will havea working session with the International Cooperation Agency of the Ministry ofEducation and Training, as well as leaders of universities and high schools inHai Phong and Hai Duong. They will also discuss joint action plans for thefuture to further popularise Russian education and foster links in this field.–VNA
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Representatives of Russian universities at the event (Photo: VNA) 
