Alumni

A 2003 graduate of Derzhavin Tambov State University.
In 2022, he completed postgraduate studies at Derzhavin Tambov State University in the field of Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and Optimal Control (01.01.02).

He is currently working at the University of Constantine 3 Salah Boubnider and the Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara, Algeria, where he holds the position of Responsible for Agreements with Russian Universities at UC3. His work contributes significantly to the development of international cooperation and the strengthening of academic ties between Algerian and Russian higher education institutions.

"My name is Thomas. I’m from Angola. In 2015, I came to Tambov and enrolled in the preparatory faculty at Derzhavin University. I began studying Russian seriously.
Good knowledge of Russian helped me receive medical education in Russian as the language of instruction at the Medical Institute of Derzhavin University, majoring in General Medicine.

Then I continued my training in residency in Saint Petersburg, at the North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, specializing in Traumatology and Orthopedics.

This year, I plan to return to my homeland, Angola, and become a practicing trauma surgeon."

My academic journey began at Derzhavin Tambov State University, which laid a strong foundation for my global career in dermatology and digital health. After graduating with an MBBS degree in 2018, I completed a clinical residency in dermatology at Sechenov University, Russia, and later pursued a master’s degree in Digital Health Informatics at the University of San Francisco (USF). I currently work as a Consultant Dermatologist and serve as a researcher with the EADV, ISD, and USF, focusing on artificial intelligence in dermatology and telemedicine.

I am passionate about leveraging digital innovations to improve access to dermatologic care and advancing global public health. My time in Tambov was formative—it instilled in me the resilience, discipline, and vision that continue to guide my path forward.

As a proud alumnus of Tambov State University , class of 2022, I've embarked on a journey that has taken me from the classrooms of Russia to the wards of Tiruvallur Government Medical College and Hospital, Tamilnadu,India where I honed my clinical skills during a rigorous internship. With a strong foundation in medicine, I cleared the FMGE screening exam in my first attempt, paving the way for a successful career in healthcare. Currently, I'm making a difference as a doctor in Chennai while pursuing my postgraduate aspirations through NEET PG preparation. I'm grateful for the transformative experience that shaped me into a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional, and I'm excited to stay connected with my alma mater and contribute to the vibrant alumni community.

I'm Dr. Devendra Zarikar, and I'm thrilled to share my outstanding experience at Derzhavin Tambov State University in Russia, where I earned my MBBS and MD Medicine. The university exceeded my expectations in every way, providing a world-class education, diverse cultural experiences, and lifelong connections with international peers and esteemed faculty members, including Dmitry Gritskov, Svetlana Shutova, Svetlana sinyutina, Tatiana Logina, Micheal Kuznetsov, Galina Moliboga, irina Serezneva, Alexander yuralov Nastya nechaeva, Valeria krivosheina, Zehnya shinkina and others. If you're considering studying medicine abroad, I highly recommend Derzhavin Tambov State University - it's truly a life-changing experience!

In 2014, I began my medical education at Tambov State University with the goal of becoming a doctor. As a first-generation college graduate and doctor, the journey came with its own set of challenges, but Tambov gave me the strong academic and personal foundation I needed to grow.

After graduating, I passed both the Indian Foreign Medical Licensing Exam and the USMLEs. Today, I’m proud to serve as a Postdoctoral research fellow at one of the world’s leading institutions, Yale University, where I work on cutting-edge research in ovarian cancer and placenta accreta. My focus is on advancing women’s health and reproductive rights through science, policy, and advocacy.

For the past two years, I’ve been involved with the WHO Collaborating Centre, contributing toresearch towards improving surgical care delivery in low- and middle-income countries. I also serve on the Global National Surgical Policy group, where I work on efforts to build more equitable surgical systems around the world.

Tambov State University will always hold a special place in my story, for shaping my identity as a doctor and opening doors to opportunities I once only imagined.

My lifelong dream of becoming a doctor began to take shape in 2014, when I moved to Tambov to begin my medical education. What made the experience truly formative were the professors, extraordinary mentors who taught not just medicine, but compassion, discipline, and excellence. Their guidance continues to shape my journey.

I graduated in 2020 with a Red Diploma and a Certificate of Academic Excellence. After returning to India, I passed the national licensing exam and later completed the USMLEs to become an ECFMG-certified doctor.

Along the way, I discovered my true calling in psychiatry. This passion led me to my current role as a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, where I study the impact of ketamine and music on treatment-resistant depression.

I’m also engaged in mental health research through collaborations with NIMHANS Bangalore and State University of New York, where I focus on strengthening child and adolescent mental health systems and exploring the future role of AI in psychiatry. My commitment to global health equity extends to my work with the WHO Collaborating Centre, India & Global National Surgical Policy group, where I contribute to integrating mental health into surgical care pathways in low- and middle-income countries.

Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a psychiatry residency in the U.S., where I hope to bridge research, clinical care, and policy to champion inclusive, equitable mental healthcare.

From Tambov to Yale, it’s been an incredible journey and I remain deeply grateful to Tambov State University for the education and mentorship that set it all in motion.

A 2018 graduate of Derzhavin Tambov State University, cardiologist at the National Medical Research Center of Cardiology named after Academician Chazov under
the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

"In 2018, I graduated from Derzhavin Tambov State University with a degree in General Medicine, and then completed a residency in Cardiology at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University.

I am currently working as a cardiologist at Russia’s top cardiology center — the Chazov Center in Moscow.
Derzhavin University was the first stage of my medical education. It is my foundation — the basis of all my knowledge.

This is where I received my first medical training. This is where I began learning Russian, which now helps me in my professional life. I can freely communicate with my patients and colleagues in Russian. I have many Russian friends who have become like a second family to me.
The Russian language is very difficult! But I believe everything depends on the teacher. I had the best Russian language teacher — her classes made me fall in love with the language, Russian culture, and Russia itself!"

Hi there,

My name is Motlalepula Mudau
Proudly South African
Graduated in 2020 (class of corona) with a Medical Degree

Just finished my two year internship and currently doing my community service at a rural hospital in the Free State Province , South Africa

 I am 2022 red diploma graduate from Tambov Medical university, and during my fifth year i managed to pass the USMLE Step2CK, continued being an active member in the clinical pharmacology club and continued perusing the ECFMG pathway.

Since graduation, i worked in the most challenging hospitals and medical camps in the rural parts of Yemen, mainly working in the critical care, infectious diseases and inpatient medicine departments, collaborating with many NGOs including Qatari Red Crescent, IOM and UNFPA (whom i work with currently)

Currently an ECFMG-Certified physician after passing the USMLEs and IFOM-CS (at the 100th percentile of marks), and incoming internal medicine resident at Al Thawra General Hospital at Sanna, Yemen.