✨ Building Bridges through Knowledge: Russian Ambassador Welcomes DIU and RUDN Delegations! On March 26, 2026, a truly inspiring exchange took place at the Embassy of Russia in Bangladesh. H.E. Alexander G. Khozin, Honorable Ambassador, warmly received a joint delegation from the Russian House in Dhaka, RUDN University (Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia), and Daffodil International University (DIU). In a friendly and dynamic atmosphere, the participants discussed the bright future of scientific and educational cooperation. A special focus was placed on the development of the Russian language in Bangladesh. Notably, RUDN University continues to hold the proud title of hosting the largest community of Bangladeshi students among all Russian universities! 🎓✨🇧🇩 Ms. Alexandra Khlevnoy, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, emphasized that educational collaboration remains a cornerstone of our partnership. The meeting also highlighted the incredible success of DIU’s Russian language programs—including the 2025 short course supported by SPbU which saw 500 applicants for just 70 spots! 📈 The Highlights: - A New Milestone: H.E. the Ambassador expressed high hopes for strengthening ties, including the potential establishment of a Center for Russian Studies at Bangladeshi universities. 🏫 - Media & Communication: Building on the existing MoU between DIU and Sputnik International News Agency, the teams discussed joint academic-media initiatives. - Global Networking: Discussions touched upon DIU’s growing list of Russian partners, including the Saint-Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics. Distinguished attendees included: From DIU: Dr. Kabil Khan, Dr. Aftab Hossain, and Mr. Syed Raihan-Ul-Islam. From RUDN: Prof. Victor V. Barabash (Dean of Philology), Dr. Natalia V. Poplavskaya, Kristina S. Abdus, and Alina V. Kharchenko.