The university hosted the student festival “Nationalities Day” under the slogan “I Hear the Origins of Peoples,” bringing together more than 20 student associations that showcased the culture, traditions, and arts of their countries. The event has been held at the university since 2013. This year, it took place as part of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by the President of the Russian Federation.
Rector Alevtina Chernikova: “Today, NUST MISIS educates students from all regions of Russia and more than 80 countries worldwide. One in five students is an international citizen. The university places special emphasis on creating comfortable conditions for high-quality education, research activities, creative pursuits, and sports. The International Friendship Community actively operates at the university, organizing cultural days and international youth conferences and participating in the implementation of our comprehensive program for the adaptation of international students.”
As part of the event, a solidarity campaign was held in support of residents of Dagestan affected by a natural disaster. A parade of nationalities and a flash mob took place, where participants performed national dances and presented traditional costumes and symbols of their peoples. At the “Culture Without Borders” exhibition, students showcased everyday items, national attributes, and cultural elements from various countries and regions. Participants included student associations from Russia, CIS countries, and beyond — from Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to China, Vietnam, India, Iran, Pakistan, as well as countries in Africa and Latin America.
The concert program featured creative groups and solo performers from different countries, including national dance ensembles, vocalists, and musicians. The stage presented performances reflecting the world’s cultural diversity: dances of the peoples of the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East, as well as vocal compositions and instrumental pieces. The festival concluded with a joint performance by representatives of all student associations.
