Plekhanov University in Dubai at the Language Festival in Moscow
13 September 2025
Plekhanov University in Dubai, represented by the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, Ms. Maria Vladimirovna Zarudnaya, is taking part in the 5th Annual Festival of Languages of European and Asian Countries, held on 13 September 2025 at the “Center for Pedagogical Excellence” in Moscow. The festival traditionally attracts winners of national and international school Olympiads, university representatives, and diplomats.
Ms. Zarudnaya presented the university with a talk titled “Plekhanov University in Dubai: Traditions of Russian Education and Innovations of the Digital Era.” In her speech, she emphasized the importance of Russian academic traditions, which in Dubai are harmoniously combined with innovative approaches. She highlighted the university’s unique educational programs, each of which includes modern digital modules, and paid special attention to the key role of integrating artificial intelligence into the learning process.
The festival, organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence, aims to support the academic achievements of high school students and graduates, guide their career orientation, and attract them to leading universities in Russia and abroad. Among the distinguished guests were representatives of leading universities and diplomatic missions of Asian countries, as well as students and professors from around the world. The program included lectures on regional studies, interactive workshops, and language proficiency testing. The festival also offered a rich cultural program, introducing participants to the heritage, customs, and traditions of European and Asian countries.
The participation of Plekhanov University in Dubai in the festival represents a contribution to the development of intercultural dialogue and a demonstration of the value of Russian education in the digital era. The university’s presence not only highlights its academic strengths but also provides opportunities for audiences of all ages to learn more about its programs and educational offerings, as well as to prepare for studying abroad. Supporting this mission are the various academic offerings offered by Plekhanov University in Dubai, including the course “Artificial Intelligence for Teenagers", which Ms. Zarudnaya introduced in her presentation. Designed for students aged 13–18, the course develops digital skills and helps prepare them for future career challenges.
Ms. Zarudnaya presented the university with a talk titled “Plekhanov University in Dubai: Traditions of Russian Education and Innovations of the Digital Era.” In her speech, she emphasized the importance of Russian academic traditions, which in Dubai are harmoniously combined with innovative approaches. She highlighted the university’s unique educational programs, each of which includes modern digital modules, and paid special attention to the key role of integrating artificial intelligence into the learning process.
The festival, organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence, aims to support the academic achievements of high school students and graduates, guide their career orientation, and attract them to leading universities in Russia and abroad. Among the distinguished guests were representatives of leading universities and diplomatic missions of Asian countries, as well as students and professors from around the world. The program included lectures on regional studies, interactive workshops, and language proficiency testing. The festival also offered a rich cultural program, introducing participants to the heritage, customs, and traditions of European and Asian countries.
The participation of Plekhanov University in Dubai in the festival represents a contribution to the development of intercultural dialogue and a demonstration of the value of Russian education in the digital era. The university’s presence not only highlights its academic strengths but also provides opportunities for audiences of all ages to learn more about its programs and educational offerings, as well as to prepare for studying abroad. Supporting this mission are the various academic offerings offered by Plekhanov University in Dubai, including the course “Artificial Intelligence for Teenagers", which Ms. Zarudnaya introduced in her presentation. Designed for students aged 13–18, the course develops digital skills and helps prepare them for future career challenges.
