Guwahati: Three students from Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU) in Guwahait, Assam are currently in Moscow, Russia, participating in the International Summer School at Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University.
This unique opportunity arises from a growing academic partnership between the two institutions.
The students, Nihali Madhukoulya, Prachita Duara, and Bilakshi Bordolaye, will immerse themselves in Russian language, culture, and history through a month-long program.
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Their visit marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between GCU and the renowned Russian university.
The exchange program was initiated by GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof Kandarpa Das during his visit to Russia last year.
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A subsequent visit by Prof Svetlana Elnikova from Patrice Lumumba University to the GCU campus solidified the partnership, leading to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in April 2024.
Girijananda Chowdhury University in a statement said that it hopes to further strengthen the relationship between the two institutions through such collaborative endeavours, which contribute to academic excellence and cultural dialogue between the two nations.