🌐 MGIMO Integration Days: First Steps of International Students at University On August 26-29, MGIMO hosted the Integration Days for international students. This annual series of events is designed for first-year students from around the world to help them settle into university life. During these days, students get to know MGIMO, receive useful tips on adapting to life in Russia, make new friends, and discover the history, culture, and diversity of the country. 📍 First Meeting The programme began with a welcome meeting with Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations. International students were also welcomed by Vyacheslav Sutyrin, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Deputy Vice-Rector for Youth Policy, Social Work, and International Relations. 📌 Start Smart Following the official greetings, representatives of the International Office gave a presentation on the key aspects of staying in Russia, including migration regulations and mandatory registration procedures for international students. 🗓️ Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Students also learned about youth communities, volunteer activities, creative studios, sports clubs and other areas of student life that MGIMO offers. Activists of the MGIMO Student Union and the MGIMO International Students Association introduced projects that can help first-year students quickly find like-minded people and explore extracurricular activities they enjoy. 🇷🇺 StudWay: Russian Culture Code The next stop was an interactive campus quest that took freshmen on a journey across Russia. The students became passengers on a train that travelled from Moscow to Kamchatka in one day. Each campus location was transformed into a station representing a particular Russian city or region. Participants discovered the traditions and unique features of different regions, while also learning more about MGIMO’s academic, cultural, social and sports facilities. 🇷🇺 Discovering Moscow To help students get to know their new city, they took part in the “Heart of Moscow” quest tour. They explored the capital’s historic centre in a quiz format, answering questions and collecting cards featuring picturesque views of Moscow and quotes by Russian classics. The most knowledgeable participants received memorable MGIMO merchandise. 🇷🇺 A Journey Across Russia At the National Centre RUSSIA, participants went on a “Get to know Russia” excursion to discover the history, culture and traditions of the country’s regions. There were also some pleasant surprises: students took part in a giveaway of matryoshka dolls featuring an image of the main MGIMO Campus. ❤️ The Integration Days have come to an end, but for MGIMO freshmen, this is only the beginning: lectures, seminars, student projects, and plenty of exciting experiences lie ahead! Welcome to the MGIMO family! Learn more about MGIMO on our website. 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) | МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)