Lobachevsky University listed in 7 subject areas of RAEX rankings
For the second time, RAEX Agency has published subject rankings of Russian universities. In the new edition, the number of subjects covered has increased by 20% to 35 areas, including mathematics, a wide range of natural sciences and engineering specialties, social sciences and humanities, as well as pedagogy, medicine and agriculture. A total of 164 higher education institutions from 42 regions of Russia were included in the top lists (in 2022, the rankings included 136 educational institutions in 29 subject areas).
Lobachevsky University is featured in the 2023 rankings in 7 subject areas:
for the first time, UNN is ranked in political science and international relations;
in chemistry and biology, UNN is again among the top 10 universities in Russia;
in mathematics, physics, sociology and history and archaeology, UNN is among Russia's top 20 universities.
Subject rankings of Russian universities are based on an assessment of the three university missions - educational, scientific, and social. The rankings aim to answer the question: which universities provide the best educational and research training for students in a particular subject area, taking into account the university's contribution to social development. The rankings are based solely on objective indicators and do not use the results of expert surveys.
For the second time, RAEX Agency has published subject rankings of Russian universities. In the new edition, the number of subjects covered has increased by 20% to 35 areas, including mathematics, a wide range of natural sciences and engineering specialties, social sciences and humanities, as well as pedagogy, medicine and agriculture. A total of 164 higher education institutions from 42 regions of Russia were included in the top lists (in 2022, the rankings included 136 educational institutions in 29 subject areas).
Lobachevsky University is featured in the 2023 rankings in 7 subject areas:
for the first time, UNN is ranked in political science and international relations;
in chemistry and biology, UNN is again among the top 10 universities in Russia;
in mathematics, physics, sociology and history and archaeology, UNN is among Russia's top 20 universities.
Subject rankings of Russian universities are based on an assessment of the three university missions - educational, scientific, and social. The rankings aim to answer the question: which universities provide the best educational and research training for students in a particular subject area, taking into account the university's contribution to social development. The rankings are based solely on objective indicators and do not use the results of expert surveys.
Holiday with the taste of lingonberries and fragrant tea
Master classes, lectures, performances by creative teams, festive festivities await you at the most soulful festival of Russian culture "Cowberry Jam"!
May 24 at 15:00
Pushkin park
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The project is being implemented with grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).
Master classes, lectures, performances by creative teams, festive festivities await you at the most soulful festival of Russian culture "Cowberry Jam"!
May 24 at 15:00
Pushkin park
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The project is being implemented with grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).
UNN delegation pays a working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan
An official delegation of Lobachevsky University took part in the International Educational Exhibition "Education and Profession" held in Uzbekistan.
During the exhibition in Tashkent, a new format of UNN's work with university entrants was successfully tested for the first time: entrance examinations were held on-site. Lobachevsky University was the only participating institution to use this format, ensuring that the university was extremely popular with the exhibition visitors. More than 120 school students completed assignments in mathematics, chemistry, physics, Russian language, biology, literature and computer science in order to become students of Lobachevsky University in the future.
A working meeting with the directors of local schools and lyceums was held in the city of Fergana. During the talks, bilateral cooperation between UNN and each of the 14 local schools was discussed. Possible forms of cooperation included open lectures, implementation of joint career guidance, educational and youth projects, and participation of Fergana school students in Olympiads and competitions organised by Lobachevsky University.
During the Fergana stage of the 23rd International Educational Exhibition "Education and Profession", which was held at the Fergana Youth Palace, more than 130 persons visited the UNN booth. Of great interest were the programmes in fundamental and clinical medicine, IT, economics, philology, pedagogy, international relations and law offered by Lobachevsky University. Many of the school students, 9th and 10th graders, are planning to take part in our Future Researchers - Future of Science Olympiad, which will have its international track in Uzbekistan this autumn.
Konstantin Kemaev, Deputy Vice-Rector of Lobachevsky University, and Natalia Lartseva, Specialist of the International Cooperation Office, also visited Fergana University, where they had a working meeting with Islomzhon Zokirov, Vice-Rector for Research, and Sharof Shukhratov, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, and discussed a draft "road map" for developing cooperation in the coming years. Many points of common interest were found in this discussion. The Uzbek partners were particularly interested in the joint Bachelor programmes in the 3+1 format (in technical and economic fields) and the Master programmes in the 1+1 format in the humanities.
An official delegation of Lobachevsky University took part in the International Educational Exhibition "Education and Profession" held in Uzbekistan.
During the exhibition in Tashkent, a new format of UNN's work with university entrants was successfully tested for the first time: entrance examinations were held on-site. Lobachevsky University was the only participating institution to use this format, ensuring that the university was extremely popular with the exhibition visitors. More than 120 school students completed assignments in mathematics, chemistry, physics, Russian language, biology, literature and computer science in order to become students of Lobachevsky University in the future.
A working meeting with the directors of local schools and lyceums was held in the city of Fergana. During the talks, bilateral cooperation between UNN and each of the 14 local schools was discussed. Possible forms of cooperation included open lectures, implementation of joint career guidance, educational and youth projects, and participation of Fergana school students in Olympiads and competitions organised by Lobachevsky University.
During the Fergana stage of the 23rd International Educational Exhibition "Education and Profession", which was held at the Fergana Youth Palace, more than 130 persons visited the UNN booth. Of great interest were the programmes in fundamental and clinical medicine, IT, economics, philology, pedagogy, international relations and law offered by Lobachevsky University. Many of the school students, 9th and 10th graders, are planning to take part in our Future Researchers - Future of Science Olympiad, which will have its international track in Uzbekistan this autumn.
Konstantin Kemaev, Deputy Vice-Rector of Lobachevsky University, and Natalia Lartseva, Specialist of the International Cooperation Office, also visited Fergana University, where they had a working meeting with Islomzhon Zokirov, Vice-Rector for Research, and Sharof Shukhratov, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, and discussed a draft "road map" for developing cooperation in the coming years. Many points of common interest were found in this discussion. The Uzbek partners were particularly interested in the joint Bachelor programmes in the 3+1 format (in technical and economic fields) and the Master programmes in the 1+1 format in the humanities.
Lobachevsky University hosts events to mark the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture
A series of events to celebrate the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture was held at Lobachevsky University at two locations: the Institute of Philology and Journalism and the Science Park.
The programme opened with a lecture entitled “The Spiritual Meaning of the Deed of Saints Cyril and Methodius” delivered by Archpriest Vasily Spirin, First Vice-Rector of the Nizhny Novgorod Theological Seminary.
The Festival of Slavic Cultures brought together school and university students in the UNN Science Park. For many of them, it was an introduction to Serbia, the Czech Republic and Poland. The participants had to pass tests in national cuisine, costumes and language.
For first-year students of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism, the festival was an event that helped them to make choices in their studies.
"This year's events to mark the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture at the Institute of Philology and Journalism also serve as a kind of career guidance for first-year students. Next year, they will begin to study Slavic languages, and now they have the opportunity to decide which one is more interesting for them: Serbian, Czech or Polish. This year, school students are also taking an active part in the festival presenting their reports at the conference on Slavic themes. The jury of the conference included the teachers of our Department of Slavic Philology and Culture. This is a unique conference because our senior master's degree students acted as advisers," said Irina Abramova, Head of the Serbian Centre, Deputy Director of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism.
Angelika Vershinina, a student of the Scholion Psaltikis school of Byzantine chant from Moscow, conducted a unique master class for the participants. In the Science Park, Yulia Shevarenkova, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Literature at the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism, gave a lecture on "The figure of Seraphim of Sarov in Nizhny Novgorod folklore". She explained why St. Seraphim became a favourite character in Nizhny Novgorod folklore and what stories about his life got into people's minds. An interview with Yulia Shevarenkova can be found on our Yandex channel.
The series of events was concluded by a festive evening with songs and poems at the Serbian Centre of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism. During the meeting, the results of the Slavic languages translation contest "Without Borders" were summed up. The winners received diplomas and souvenirs.
A series of events to celebrate the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture was held at Lobachevsky University at two locations: the Institute of Philology and Journalism and the Science Park.
The programme opened with a lecture entitled “The Spiritual Meaning of the Deed of Saints Cyril and Methodius” delivered by Archpriest Vasily Spirin, First Vice-Rector of the Nizhny Novgorod Theological Seminary.
The Festival of Slavic Cultures brought together school and university students in the UNN Science Park. For many of them, it was an introduction to Serbia, the Czech Republic and Poland. The participants had to pass tests in national cuisine, costumes and language.
For first-year students of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism, the festival was an event that helped them to make choices in their studies.
"This year's events to mark the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture at the Institute of Philology and Journalism also serve as a kind of career guidance for first-year students. Next year, they will begin to study Slavic languages, and now they have the opportunity to decide which one is more interesting for them: Serbian, Czech or Polish. This year, school students are also taking an active part in the festival presenting their reports at the conference on Slavic themes. The jury of the conference included the teachers of our Department of Slavic Philology and Culture. This is a unique conference because our senior master's degree students acted as advisers," said Irina Abramova, Head of the Serbian Centre, Deputy Director of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism.
Angelika Vershinina, a student of the Scholion Psaltikis school of Byzantine chant from Moscow, conducted a unique master class for the participants. In the Science Park, Yulia Shevarenkova, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Literature at the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism, gave a lecture on "The figure of Seraphim of Sarov in Nizhny Novgorod folklore". She explained why St. Seraphim became a favourite character in Nizhny Novgorod folklore and what stories about his life got into people's minds. An interview with Yulia Shevarenkova can be found on our Yandex channel.
The series of events was concluded by a festive evening with songs and poems at the Serbian Centre of the UNN Institute of Philology and Journalism. During the meeting, the results of the Slavic languages translation contest "Without Borders" were summed up. The winners received diplomas and souvenirs.
An employee of the UNN became a member of the jury of the final stage of the "X NIS - Russian Language Olympiad"
Serbia hosted the annual Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language, organized by NIS (Oil Industry of Serbia, PJSC Gazpromneft) as part of the Energy of Knowledge project and under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia. Lobachevsky University is the only Russian university partner of the Olympiad.
Ekaterina Smirnova, Head of the Department for Work with Foreign Students, as a member of the jury, conducted final oral interviews with participants who made it to the final stage of the Olympiad, and during the awards ceremony congratulated the participants and handed over gifts from Lobachevsky University to the winners and prize-winners of the 2023 Olympiad. The final ceremony was attended by representatives of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Rossotrudnichestvo in the Republic of Serbia.
In 2023, more than 1,500 students from Serbia, Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Montenegro took part in the Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language, of which only 130 people made it to the final stage.
Serbia hosted the annual Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language, organized by NIS (Oil Industry of Serbia, PJSC Gazpromneft) as part of the Energy of Knowledge project and under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia. Lobachevsky University is the only Russian university partner of the Olympiad.
Ekaterina Smirnova, Head of the Department for Work with Foreign Students, as a member of the jury, conducted final oral interviews with participants who made it to the final stage of the Olympiad, and during the awards ceremony congratulated the participants and handed over gifts from Lobachevsky University to the winners and prize-winners of the 2023 Olympiad. The final ceremony was attended by representatives of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Rossotrudnichestvo in the Republic of Serbia.
In 2023, more than 1,500 students from Serbia, Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Montenegro took part in the Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language, of which only 130 people made it to the final stage.
Scientific internship for graduate students of the University of Turan (Kazakhstan) takes place at the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship
From May 10 to June 10, 2023, as part of the implementation of the agreement on scientific cooperation and academic mobility, 4 PhD students from Turan University (Kazakhstan) arrived at Lobachevsky University. Students work on dissertations in economics, finance and management.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the director of the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship Alexander Grudzinsky, who spoke about the activities of the institute and discussed further opportunities for expanding scientific cooperation.
The internship program, aimed at teachers and graduate students from universities in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, is a pilot program for UNN. The experience gained is supposed to be replicated for the development of academic mobility of scientific and pedagogical workers of universities in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan.
From May 10 to June 10, 2023, as part of the implementation of the agreement on scientific cooperation and academic mobility, 4 PhD students from Turan University (Kazakhstan) arrived at Lobachevsky University. Students work on dissertations in economics, finance and management.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the director of the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship Alexander Grudzinsky, who spoke about the activities of the institute and discussed further opportunities for expanding scientific cooperation.
The internship program, aimed at teachers and graduate students from universities in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, is a pilot program for UNN. The experience gained is supposed to be replicated for the development of academic mobility of scientific and pedagogical workers of universities in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan.
UNN and Samarkand University establish international research and education centre
Representatives of Lobachevsky University visited Samarkand State University (SamSU) in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The UNN delegation included Nikita Avralev, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development, Alexander Bedny, Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Networking, and Maria Vedunova, Director of the Institute of Biology and Biomedicine. Taking part in the meetings on behalf of SamSU were Akmal Akhmatov, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Khudoyor Keldiyorov, Dean of the Faculty of Biology, and Sanzhar Tillaev, Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry.
As a result of the visit, it was agreed to establish a joint International Research and Education Centre in the field of biomedicine and chemistry. In the course of meetings with the Samarkand State University administration and representatives of the Biology and Chemistry faculties, the main areas of development of the UNN-SamSU Biochemistry Centre and the key mechanisms of interdisciplinary interaction and the development of network educational programmes were outlined.
Lobachevsky University representatives also met with prospective students of master's and postgraduate programmes. One of the priorities in the collaboration of the two universities is research into the mechanisms of socially significant diseases using modern methods, including bioinformatics techniques and big data analysis in medicine and biology.
Representatives of Lobachevsky University visited Samarkand State University (SamSU) in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The UNN delegation included Nikita Avralev, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development, Alexander Bedny, Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Networking, and Maria Vedunova, Director of the Institute of Biology and Biomedicine. Taking part in the meetings on behalf of SamSU were Akmal Akhmatov, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Khudoyor Keldiyorov, Dean of the Faculty of Biology, and Sanzhar Tillaev, Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry.
As a result of the visit, it was agreed to establish a joint International Research and Education Centre in the field of biomedicine and chemistry. In the course of meetings with the Samarkand State University administration and representatives of the Biology and Chemistry faculties, the main areas of development of the UNN-SamSU Biochemistry Centre and the key mechanisms of interdisciplinary interaction and the development of network educational programmes were outlined.
Lobachevsky University representatives also met with prospective students of master's and postgraduate programmes. One of the priorities in the collaboration of the two universities is research into the mechanisms of socially significant diseases using modern methods, including bioinformatics techniques and big data analysis in medicine and biology.
Registration for participation in the International Youth Forum "Most" is open🌐
The event is organized by the Organization of Serbian Students Abroad with grant support from the Gorchakov Fund.
🎯The goal is to attract the attention of young professionals and interested persons to the issues of bilateral cooperation between Russia and the Balkan countries, including cultural, political and economic cooperation.
💬As part of the event, representatives of the youth of the two countries, the diaspora and the expert community will discuss topical issues on the modern agenda, as well as exchange experiences.
Working languages: Russian/Serbian (with simultaneous translation).
🗓 Dates: June 25-28, 2023.
📍Venue: Belgrade, Republic of Serbia.
❕Deadline: June 15, 23:59 Belgrade time
Event of the Gorchakov Fund
The event is organized by the Organization of Serbian Students Abroad with grant support from the Gorchakov Fund.
🎯The goal is to attract the attention of young professionals and interested persons to the issues of bilateral cooperation between Russia and the Balkan countries, including cultural, political and economic cooperation.
💬As part of the event, representatives of the youth of the two countries, the diaspora and the expert community will discuss topical issues on the modern agenda, as well as exchange experiences.
Working languages: Russian/Serbian (with simultaneous translation).
🗓 Dates: June 25-28, 2023.
📍Venue: Belgrade, Republic of Serbia.
❕Deadline: June 15, 23:59 Belgrade time
Event of the Gorchakov Fund
Lobachevsky University ranks 35th in RAEX-100 ranking of Russia's best universities
According to the results of the RAEX-100 ranking of the best higher education institutions of Russia, in 2023 Lobachevsky University ranks 35th. The university traditionally scores high (in the top 20) in terms of its research activities. This year, UNN has also improved its standing in terms of conditions for quality education, ranking 38th in this parameter.
RAEX university rankings have been published annually since 2012. The aim of the rankings is to assess which higher education institutions provide graduates with high quality knowledge, skills and competences based on the conditions for acquiring them and the results of their application.
RAEX used statistical indicators and the results of surveys of more than 120,000 participants: representatives of academic and research communities, students and graduates, as well as employers. In 2023, 212 out of 710 higher education institutions operating in Russia competed for places in the ranking.
When assessing the conditions for acquiring quality education in HEIs (weight 50%), the groups of indicators "level of teaching", "international integration", "resource endowment" and "applicants demand" were considered. The groups of indicators "cooperation with employers" and "career quality of alumni" were analyzed to assess the employers' demand for university graduates (weight 30%). The level of research activities of the university (weight 20%) was determined based on the groups of indicators "research and scientific potential", "scientific excellence" and "research infrastructure".
RAEX ranking of Russia's universities has successfully passed the international audit by IREG Observatory, the largest international institutional non-profit association of ranking organizations, universities and other bodies interested in university rankings and academic excellence.
According to the results of the RAEX-100 ranking of the best higher education institutions of Russia, in 2023 Lobachevsky University ranks 35th. The university traditionally scores high (in the top 20) in terms of its research activities. This year, UNN has also improved its standing in terms of conditions for quality education, ranking 38th in this parameter.
RAEX university rankings have been published annually since 2012. The aim of the rankings is to assess which higher education institutions provide graduates with high quality knowledge, skills and competences based on the conditions for acquiring them and the results of their application.
RAEX used statistical indicators and the results of surveys of more than 120,000 participants: representatives of academic and research communities, students and graduates, as well as employers. In 2023, 212 out of 710 higher education institutions operating in Russia competed for places in the ranking.
When assessing the conditions for acquiring quality education in HEIs (weight 50%), the groups of indicators "level of teaching", "international integration", "resource endowment" and "applicants demand" were considered. The groups of indicators "cooperation with employers" and "career quality of alumni" were analyzed to assess the employers' demand for university graduates (weight 30%). The level of research activities of the university (weight 20%) was determined based on the groups of indicators "research and scientific potential", "scientific excellence" and "research infrastructure".
RAEX ranking of Russia's universities has successfully passed the international audit by IREG Observatory, the largest international institutional non-profit association of ranking organizations, universities and other bodies interested in university rankings and academic excellence.
International students of Lobachevsky University joined the excursion project "Look at the Nizhny"
The track "Student" was prepared for the guys. Young people made a tour of the historical center, visited the Kremlin and the Fair, walked along the Strelka, saw the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and warehouses. The students also visited the Rukavishnikovs' estate and met a policeman on the route, who told them about the history of the Nizhny Novgorod peace officers.
🎋 Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Development and External Relations Elena Mishina said: "It is very important for us that guys from other countries join the project. This is a great opportunity to show them our city and, of course, make them fall in love with it. We expect young people they will appreciate our hospitality and after graduation they will come to visit us and promote the tourism potential of Nizhny Novgorod far beyond the borders of our Motherland."
Details: https://nizhniynovgorod.rf/news/20027
The track "Student" was prepared for the guys. Young people made a tour of the historical center, visited the Kremlin and the Fair, walked along the Strelka, saw the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and warehouses. The students also visited the Rukavishnikovs' estate and met a policeman on the route, who told them about the history of the Nizhny Novgorod peace officers.
🎋 Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Development and External Relations Elena Mishina said: "It is very important for us that guys from other countries join the project. This is a great opportunity to show them our city and, of course, make them fall in love with it. We expect young people they will appreciate our hospitality and after graduation they will come to visit us and promote the tourism potential of Nizhny Novgorod far beyond the borders of our Motherland."
Details: https://nizhniynovgorod.rf/news/20027
On June 19, the Joint Online Summer School of Lobachevsky University and the Shanghai University of Politics and Law started. From June 19 to July 14, 32 Chinese students will study the Russian language, the basics of Russian law, history, culture and politics.
In addition, 5 students of Lobachevsky University will receive a scholarship from Shandong Transport University to participate in the academic mobility program in the fall semester
In addition, 5 students of Lobachevsky University will receive a scholarship from Shandong Transport University to participate in the academic mobility program in the fall semester
🇺🇿🤝🇷🇺 Today was held a working meeting with the Acting Rector of the Tashkent State University of Law Islambek Rustambekov and colleagues from the international services of TSUL.
The leadership of the two universities discussed the implementation of a joint bachelor's program in the direction of "Jurisprudence", the start of the admission campaign, academic mobility, promising areas of scientific, educational and innovative cooperation. Another year of intense but fruitful joint work is ahead. 🤞👨🎓👩🎓
The leadership of the two universities discussed the implementation of a joint bachelor's program in the direction of "Jurisprudence", the start of the admission campaign, academic mobility, promising areas of scientific, educational and innovative cooperation. Another year of intense but fruitful joint work is ahead. 🤞👨🎓👩🎓
International Student Sport Festival at Lobachevsky University
On June 30, the International Student Sport Festival "Relay: Sport&Fun" was held at Lobachevsky University for the first time. About 200 international and Russian students of Lobachevsky University took part and watched the festival. The participants were divided into eight teams consisting of eight members each: "Magical East", "Swift Balkans", "Generous Russia", "Heart of Central Asia", "Fabulous Maghreb", "Mysterious Asia", "Wonderful Africa", and "Fascinating America". The festival was organised by the UNN Department for International Student Affairs, the Department for Youth Policy and the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports.
"As you know, Nizhny Novgorod has won the status of Russia's Youth Capital 2023, which gives us an excellent chance to become a centre of attraction for young people not only from all over Russia, but also from other countries. In 2023, the Nizhny Novgorod region will host a number of large-scale events involving young representatives of the CIS and other friendly countries, as well as international students studying at Nizhny Novgorod universities. Such joint projects allow the Nizhny Novgorod region to develop cooperation with other countries in the fields of science, education and tourism," said Olga Guseva, Director of the Department of International Relations of the Nizhny Novgorod regional government.
On June 30, the International Student Sport Festival "Relay: Sport&Fun" was held at Lobachevsky University for the first time. About 200 international and Russian students of Lobachevsky University took part and watched the festival. The participants were divided into eight teams consisting of eight members each: "Magical East", "Swift Balkans", "Generous Russia", "Heart of Central Asia", "Fabulous Maghreb", "Mysterious Asia", "Wonderful Africa", and "Fascinating America". The festival was organised by the UNN Department for International Student Affairs, the Department for Youth Policy and the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports.
"As you know, Nizhny Novgorod has won the status of Russia's Youth Capital 2023, which gives us an excellent chance to become a centre of attraction for young people not only from all over Russia, but also from other countries. In 2023, the Nizhny Novgorod region will host a number of large-scale events involving young representatives of the CIS and other friendly countries, as well as international students studying at Nizhny Novgorod universities. Such joint projects allow the Nizhny Novgorod region to develop cooperation with other countries in the fields of science, education and tourism," said Olga Guseva, Director of the Department of International Relations of the Nizhny Novgorod regional government.