Vietnamese, Russian universities enhance cooperation

The Russian Cultural Centre (RCC) in Vietnam on March 10 launched the “Russian Universities” project, as part of activities to realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Russian Cultural Centre (RCC) in Vietnam on March 10 launched the “Russian Universities” project, as part of activities to realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Attending the event were representatives from famous Russian universities such as Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building, the National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology, and Pacific National University .

According to Natalia Yurievna, Assistant to the RCC Director, the project aims to establish and develop direct contacts between universities of both countries and encourage young Vietnamese people to study in Russia , while maintaining the relationship with alumni of Russian schools and universities.

The second phase of the project is scheduled to begin in late 2014, she said.

On this occasion, the Russian universities’ representatives will meet with the leaders of Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and universities to discuss the implementation of joint scientific studies, the organisation of seminars and conferences, and student exchanges, she added.-VNA

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