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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.

MSLU Hosts International Roundtable on Linguistic Cooperation Between Universities of Russia, Brazil, and Belarus
On January 24, MSLU hosted a landmark event – the international roundtable "Universities of Russia, Brazil, and Belarus: Linguistic Vectors of Cooperation." The event welcomed a distinguished guest – Roberto de Andrade Medronho, Rector of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), MSLU's new academic partner.

MSLU Accredited by Brazil's Ministry of Education to Conduct International Portuguese Exams
As of December 17, MSLU has been officially designated as a certified center for administering the CELPE-Bras, the international Portuguese language proficiency exam for non-native speakers. This accreditation was granted by Brazil’s National Institute for Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (INEP) under the Brazilian Ministry of Education.  

MSLU Strengthens Partnerships with Cuban Universities
From December 18 to 20, 2024, a delegation from MSLU, led by Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Vladimir Storozhev and lecturer Maxim Zubov from the Department of Spanish Language and Translation, visited Cuba at the invitation of the University of Informatics Sciences (UCI) in Havana. The visit served to reinforce the long-standing partnership between MSLU and UCI, as well as to explore new opportunities for collaboration.  

MSLU Strengthens Collaboration in Training Translators for International Organizations
On December 8, Irina Shokina, head of MSLU's Program for Training Translators for International Organizations, participated in the 13th annual seminar for Russian and Belarusian universities cooperating with the UN under a Memorandum of Understanding. The seminar focused on "Multilingualism in the UN and Ensuring High-Quality Russian Translation."  

MSLU Hosts Conference on Languages and Cultures of Northern Europe
On December 7, MSLU held the second scientific and practical conference, “Languages and Cultures of Northern Europe: Research, Teaching, Translation.” The event brought together over 80 participants from across the country, who presented their research both in person and online. Discussions focused on pressing issues in philology, linguistics, translation, and the teaching of Dutch, Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish.  

Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at MSLU
On December 9, a delegation from the Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, headed by Rector Silvano Merced Len, visited MSLU.

MSLU at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Shanghai Foreign Studies University
From December 6 to 8, First Vice-Rector and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Larisa Petruchak and Head of International Cooperation and Internationalization Department Irina Shokina took part in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Shanghai Foreign Studies University.

International Leadership University (Republic of the Union of Myanmar) at MSLU
On November 28, President May Phyu Pwint Soe, Rector Richard Dare, Director General Lwin Moe, Member of the Board of Directors Zin Mar Mar Mee, Assistant Director for Human Resources Yun Yamon Oo, International Leadership University, visited MSLU.

Delegation from Malaysia at MSLU
On November 25, a delegation from Malaysia visited MSLU. It included ex-senator Alkaf Jaziri Abdillah Suffian, First Secretary of the Malaysian Embassy Farid Zahin Bin Zawawi, Second Secretary of the Malaysian Embassy Mohammad Umair Bin Rashidi, Deputy Director of the Center for Networking with Industrial Enterprises of Putra University Saihir Amir Bin Amir Hamza.