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MSLU Hosts International Seminar “Russian Language — A Language That Unites Peoples”
On June 6, MSLU held the 7th International Scientific and Practical Seminar “Russian Language — A Language That Unites Peoples” to mark UN Russian Language Day, celebrated annually on the birthday of poet Alexander Pushkin. The event was co-organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Moscow.

Delegation from the University of Informatics Sciences (UCI), Havana, Visits MSLU
On May 30, MSLU welcomed a delegation from the University of Informatics Sciences (UCI), Havana, including Dely Lien González Hernández, Director of International Cooperation, and Carlos Rafael Rodríguez Rodríguez, Dean of the Faculty of Organizational Informatics.

MSLU Hosts First Conference under the China–Russia Alliance for Language Education
On May 28, MSLU held the international conference “Linguistic Education in Russian and Chinese Universities: Approaches, Technologies, Practices” — the first event organized within the China–Russia Alliance for Language Education. The conference brought together 28 leading humanities universities from Russia, China, and Belarus in a hybrid format.

MSLU Hosts 4th Conference “The Art of Translation”
On May 15–16, 2025, MSLU held the 4th International Scientific and Practical Conference named after Sergey Goncharenko: “The Art of Translation.” The event was dedicated to three anniversaries — the 95th anniversary of MSLU, the 80th birthday of Hispanist, poet, and translator Sergey Goncharenko, and the 95th birthday of renowned linguist and educator Nelly Kurchatkina.

MSLU at the International Media Forum “Dialogue of Cultures”
From May 19 to 26, MSLU took part in the 19th International Media Forum “Dialogue of Cultures,” held in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The university was represented by faculty members and students specializing in the languages and cultures of the CIS and neighboring regions.

Vietnam Day Celebrated at MSLU
On May 23, MSLU hosted its 4th annual Vietnam Day, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Russia and Vietnam and commemorating the 135th anniversary of Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. This year’s theme was “From the Spring of Liberation to the Light of Peace.”

MSLU Holds 5th Anniversary UN Translation Model
From May 20 to 22, Moscow State Linguistic University held the 5th International UN Translation Model — a signature event fully designed and conducted by MSLU. This year, 65 participants simulated a special ECOSOC Youth Commission session on “Youth as a Driver of Progress: A Key to Sustainable Development and a Better Future.”

MSLU Students Meet Award-Winning Brazilian Writer and Translator Rubens Figueiredo
On May 16, students of Portuguese at MSLU had the unique opportunity to meet Rubens Figueiredo — a prominent Brazilian writer, translator, and laureate of Brazil’s prestigious Jabuti Prize.

MSLU and Hungarian Embassy Discuss Academic Cooperation
On April 24, 2025, MSLU welcomed representatives of the Embassy of Hungary in the Russian Federation: Mr. András Marfi, Attaché for Science and Technology, and Mr. Sándor Kozlov, Cultural Advisor and Director of the Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center in Moscow.

MSLU at the Eighth UN MoU Universities Conference in Vienna
Representatives of Moscow State Linguistic University took part in the Eighth Conference of the Network of Universities with Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations, held in Vienna under the theme “Language professions embrace change”.

MSLU Hosts CIS Conference on Humanitarian Cooperation
On April 3, 2025, Moscow State Linguistic University hosted the international conference “CIS Basic Organizations in the Humanitarian Sphere: Best Practices and Prospects for Cooperation”, marking the 25th anniversary of MSLU’s designation as the Basic Organization for Languages and Cultures of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

“Upside Down” — Italian Film Screening at MSLU Highlights Inclusion and Accessibility
On March 21, 2025, Moscow State Linguistic University hosted a special screening of the Italian film “Upside Down”, a heartfelt story about inclusion and the everyday lives of people with disabilities. The screening, held in Italian with Russian subtitles, marked World Down Syndrome Day—an observance established by the United Nations in 2011 and celebrated annually on March 21.

Epic Narratives as Bridges of Knowledge: MSLU Hosts Conference on the Ramayana and Mahabharata
On March 14 and 15, 2025, Moscow State Linguistic University, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre at the Embassy of India in Moscow, held the international conference “The Indian Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata and Their Global Relevance.”

MSLU Hosts International Seminar on Women’s Rights and Empowerment
On March 12, 2025, Moscow State Linguistic University hosted the international seminar “International Women’s Day — For All Women: Rights, Equality, Empowerment”, organized in cooperation with the United Nations Information Centre in Moscow. The event marked International Women’s Day and highlighted MSLU’s strong commitment to supporting women across academic, scientific, and leadership roles.

Russia’s First Fully Domestic CELPE-Bras Exam Session Held at MSLU
From March 11 to 13, Moscow State Linguistic University hosted the first fully domestic session of CELPE-Bras—the official international Portuguese proficiency exam for foreigners —ever held in Russia. This marks a milestone in the development of Portuguese language education in the country.

MSLU Graduate Daniil Devyatkin Shares Career Insights from the UN
On March 5, Moscow State Linguistic University welcomed Daniil Devyatkin, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations in New York and a 2014 graduate of MSLU’s Faculty of Translation and Interpreting. His lecture, titled “A Success Story: UN Career Opportunities for MSLU Graduates”, explored pathways into international organizations.

MSLU Hosts International Seminar on International Mother Language Day
On February 21, 2025, MSLU held an international academic seminar dedicated to International Mother Language Day. Organized in collaboration with the UN Information Centre in Moscow, the event brought together experts, faculty, and students to discuss the vital role of native languages in preserving cultural identity and promoting sustainable development.

MSLU Students Win Second Place in All-Russian Hindi Theatre Competition
Second-year students of MSLU Translation and Interpreting Faculty, specializing in Hindi, secured second place in the All-Russian Hindi Theatre Miniature Competition. The event was organized by the Embassy of India in Russia and took place on February 21 in the D.P. Dhar Hall at the embassy. The award ceremony was held as part of the celebrations for World Hindi Day.

MSLU Hosts Presentation of Eurasian Fairy Tale Collection 'Legends of the Stone Giants'
On February 13, Moscow MSLU proudly hosted the presentation of the unique fairy tale book Legends of the Stone Giants. The event, organized in collaboration with the Rosa Khutor Mountain Resort, Meshcheryakov Publishing House, and the Eurasian Community of Tourism Industry Specialists (ESOT), highlighted the university's expertise in translation and cultural studies.

Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali Visits MSLU
On February 11, Moscow State Linguistic University hosted a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Russian Federation Kazem Jalali.