The Second Russia-Africa Summit: an event the whole world is waiting for

On July 27-28, 2023, the Second Russia-Africa Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will be held in Saint Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia. This landmark, large-scale event will bring together on one platform numerous heads of state, businessmen and entrepreneurs from Russia and Africa, as well as scientists and cultural figures. Taking into account the diversity of the vectors of Russian-African cooperation, the organizers of the Forum decided to add a humanitarian component to the agenda. From July 25 to 28, 2023, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Days of African Culture and Cinema will take place within the framework of the Second Summit Russia-Africa. This is the first festival in Russia where African culture will be so extensively presented.
On July 27-28, 2023, the Second Russia-Africa Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will be held in Saint Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia. This landmark, large-scale event will bring together on one platform numerous heads of state, businessmen and entrepreneurs from Russia and Africa, as well as scientists and cultural figures. Taking into account the diversity of the vectors of Russian-African cooperation, the organizers of the Forum decided to add a humanitarian component to the agenda. From July 25 to 28, 2023, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Days of African Culture and Cinema will take place within the framework of the Second Summit Russia-Africa. This is the first festival in Russia where African culture will be so extensively presented.

On the eve of this grandiose event, the Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his vision of the development of Russian-African relations and outlined the vectors of cooperation with highest priority for joint work for the coming decades of the 21st century, "The partnership relations between our country and Africa have strong, deep roots and have always been distinguished by stability, trust and goodwill. We have consistently supported African peoples in their struggle for liberation from colonial oppression. We have provided assistance in developing statehood, strengthening their sovereignty and defence capability." The President of the Russian Federation emphasized the traditionally close cooperation between the countries on the world stage and the firm and consistent defense of the interests of African countries on international platforms by the USSR, and then by Russia.

"Today, the constructive, trustful, forward-looking partnership between Russia and Africa is especially significant and important. Major centres of economic and political power and influence are emerging in the world, which are asserting themselves more and more insistently, demanding that they be reckoned with. We are sure that a new multipolar world order, the outlines of which can already be seen, will be fairer and more democratic. And there is no doubt that Africa, along with Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, will take its worthy place in it and put an end to the bitter legacy of colonialism and neo-colonialism, rejecting its modern practices".
"Today, the constructive, trustful, forward-looking partnership between Russia and Africa is especially significant and important. Major centres of economic and political power and influence are emerging in the world, which are asserting themselves more and more insistently, demanding that they be reckoned with. We are sure that a new multipolar world order, the outlines of which can already be seen, will be fairer and more democratic. And there is no doubt that Africa, along with Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, will take its worthy place in it and put an end to the bitter legacy of colonialism and neo-colonialism, rejecting its modern practices".

The President also paid special attention to the issue of education, "Following the existing tradition, we intend to continue providing assistance to African states in building their national human resource capacity. There are currently about one hundred thousand students from the continent studying in Russia, more than 6,000 of them receive Russian government scholarships. Every year we increase the number of scholarships (more than 30,000 in 2023), promote self-paid higher education options and facilitate interuniversity ties, which have gained significant momentum in recent times."

Following the results of the Second Summit, it is planned to adopt a comprehensive declaration and approve the action plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum for the period up to 2026. Vladimir Putin also declared that he was preparing to sign a set of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements and memoranda with individual states and regional associations of the continent.
Following the results of the Second Summit, it is planned to adopt a comprehensive declaration and approve the action plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum for the period up to 2026. Vladimir Putin also declared that he was preparing to sign a set of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements and memoranda with individual states and regional associations of the continent.

The group of Russian state universities RACUS (WWW.EDURUSSIA.RU) plays the leading role in popularizing the Study in Russia brand (since 1995) on the African continent. RACUS organization was founded in 1991. Since that time, it has trained more than 35,000 highly qualified specialists for African countries.

We remind you that the admission for the 2023/2024 academic year is open! You can apply on the website WWW.EDURUSSIA.RU