An Association of Foreign Alumni has been created at Derzhavin University. Over the past 10 years, more than 3,000 foreign citizens from almost 90 countries have graduated from Derzhavin University.Young people have become sought-after specialists and have found their calling in their chosen profession.
Our graduates work all over the world - saving lives, developing science, participating in the political and public life of their countries. The association will unite hundreds of foreign graduates, who are ambassadors of Derzhavin University abroad. The graduates are united not only by their love for their alma mater, but also by their love for Russia, the Russian language and Russian culture.
“The Association will serve as a new international platform for creating closer connections between graduates, holding meetings and socially significant events in Russia and abroad, and providing expert support to professionals,” comments Elena Zueva, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of Derzhavin University.
A meeting with its honorary graduates from African countries was held at the site of Derzhavin University.
“I am a successful cardiologist, I work at the National Medical Research Center for Cardiology named after Academician Chazov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation,” noted Dhif Ines, a 2018 graduate of Derzhavin University, “When I found out that an Association of Foreign Alumni was created at Derzhavin University, I agreed to personally come in honor of this event. I was glad that we, graduates who are united by Russian education and our home university, will now be in a single community. I remember when I first came to Russia. My relatives remained in Tunisia, and I cried for a long time from being separated from them. At first it was very difficult and scary. But at Derzhavin University I found support, the warmth of the Russian soul, knowledge from teachers and true friends who became family and who will remain in my heart forever. It was in Tambov that I fell in love with real Russia and Russian culture! And I confidently continued my path to work in the best cardiology center in Russia. I hope that the Association of Foreign Alumni will be a new support for us on our professional path!
