Student from Samara University Qualified for the Finale of the All-Russian Competition “StudRussia”

On November 5–7, 2025, the qualifying stage of the All-Russian Competition for International Students “StudRussia” in the Volga Federal District took place in Nizhny Novgorod, on the basis of Dobrolyubov Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University.

Samara University was worthily represented by two Chinese master’s degree students from the Institute of Engine and Power Plant Engineering: Mai Xiaorui (Group 2224-240405D) and Jiang Yishan (Group 2124-240405D). They took part in the Nomination “Scientific Future”.

The program included the opening ceremony, the lecture “Value Constants of Russian Civilization” by the Russian Society “Znanie”, individual competitive tests in the Nomination “PRORussia”, as well as an immersive excursion route “Nizhny Novgorod as Russia in Miniature”, as well as the awarding ceremony for the winners.

The part “PRORussia”, which took place in the format of a pitch session of individual projects “My Russia”, became particularly significant. The participants talked about how studying and professional experience in Russia help them develop in their chosen field, what they have learned while living here, and what they would like to convey to the residents of their native country. In their presentations, Mai Xiaorui and Jiang Yishan presented their scientific achievements, their experience of participating in volunteer and youth initiatives, as well as reflections on the future of science and international cooperation. Following to the results of the tests, Mai Xiaorui took the third place in the Nomination “Scientific Future” and will represent Samara University at the All-Russian Finale in Moscow in December.

“As for me, studying in Russia has become not only a professional, but also a personal discovery. Here I learned to think more broadly, to look for solutions that combine engineering thinking and the humanitarian understanding of the world. The Russian education system inspires independent research and teaches us to see the meaning of serving society in science”, shared Mai Xiaorui his impressions.

“Modern science is impossible without international dialogue. Our projects at the junction of Chinese and Russian technologies show that scientific cooperation can become a bridge of trust and creativity. I am sure that this is the future not only of science, but also of humanity”, noted Jiang Yishan.

Both participants emphasized the high-level organization of the competition, the warm atmosphere and the opportunity for exchanging ideas with young researchers from different regions of Russia. They expressed their deep gratitude to the organizers of “StudRussia”, the teachers and the staff of Samara University for their support and mentoring.

Samara University is proud of its students who continue to strengthen academic and cultural ties between Russia and China!