January 30 - February 3, RACUS group of Russian State universities took part in international educational exhibitions in Kenya held in the country’s capital Nairobi and Mombasa, the largest city in the south of the country.
Dmitry Maksimychev the Ambassador of Russia to Kenya visited the exhibition at the invitation of RACUS organization. During the meeting Maxim Sergeyev, the head of the Middle East and South Africa Department, and Shamil Nutsalov, foreign students’ manager, discussed the issues of popularization and promotion of Russian higher education in Kenya and prospects for development in higher education, ongoing educational activities in Kenya, as well as other topics of mutual interest.
Visitors of the exhibition - future students and their parents met the prestigious Russian State universities of RACUS group, received information about 500 available medical, engineering, economic specialties and humanities, opportunities to study in Russian and English languages. Each visitor got the information about terms of admission to Russian state universities and practical issues of studying, application deadlines and living conditions in Russia.
Applicants were happy to learn that Russian universities have a wide range of sports clubs, a variety of creative studios and extracurricular activities, so everyone can find a hobby and realize his talents. Parents appreciated RACUS organization work in supervision of students throughout the entire period of study (up to 7 years), protection of students’ interests and offering parental control and feedback on parents’ request.
All visitors received information booklets and colorful souvenirs with the logo “Study in Russia”. Educational exhibitions in Kenya proved the high interest of Kenyan youth in getting the prestigious Russian higher education.
