Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
PHOTO FACT: Representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the Baby stroller parade
Today, May 29, on the eve of Children's Day, which will be held on June 1, students and staff of YKSUG took part in the annual city baby stroller parade. This year, international students took part: Merden Guvanjov, a 3rd-year student of the Faculty of Philology, and Enesh Kakamyradova, a 3rd-year student of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology, with her child Jennet Guvanjova.
Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Iryna Kiturka takes part in the Third Forum of the League of Rectors of Universities of Belarus, Brazil and Russia and the Sixth Forum of the Association of Universities of Russia and Belarus
For two days, Minsk has brought together leading universities from three countries to discuss international educational cooperation. From May 27 to 28, two large-scale international events are taking place simultaneously here – the Third Forum of the League of Rectors of Universities of Belarus, Brazil and Russia and the Sixth Forum of the Association of Universities of Russia and Belarus.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss international cooperation, strengthen partnership ties and exchange current scientific and educational practices. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is represented at the event by Rector Iryna Kiturka.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Andrei Ivanets, addressed all those present with a welcoming speech. Within the framework of the forum today, May 27, Iryna Kiturka met with the Rector of Kuban State University, Mikhail Astapov. The result of the meeting was the signing of a Cooperation Agreement, the main direction of which is interaction in the scientific and educational spheres. Also today, Iryna Kiturka met with the Rector of Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University named after N.A. Dobrolyubov, Nikita Avralev.
The first day ended on a scientific note. The Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the section "Dialogue of Cultures and Knowledge Diplomacy: Partnership Strategies in a Changing World" with a report on "Strategic Development of Educational Diplomacy: The Experience of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno."
Delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and delegation of Leshan Normal University discussed cooperation strategy
On May 26, a meeting between representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and representatives of Leshan Normal University took place in Minsk. The parties discussed interaction in the areas of education and specific specializations.
The delegation of Leshan Normal University included: Vice-Rector Wang Tianfei, Dean of the Faculty of Special Education Zhang Mei, Acting Deputy Head of the Educational and Methodological Management Office Liu Yaoyao, Deputy Dean of the Music Faculty Wu Yang, Lecturer of the Faculty of Philology and History Zhang Xiaocheng, and Head of the International Relations Department Deng Xin. The delegation was accompanied by Wang Peiyi, Associate Professor of the Department of Choral Music at the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented at the meeting by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Alesia Belko, Acting Head of the Education Internationalization Centre; and Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication, interpreter.
The main topic of the meeting was the development of interaction between the universities in the fields of pedagogy, inclusive education, biology, artistic design, mathematics and computer science, tourism services, economics and management. For the specializations presented, the parties discussed areas of cooperation, including online and offline teacher exchanges and academic visits, joint training of personnel in pedagogy, biology and other disciplines, joint supervision of master's students, and mutual appointment of scientific supervisors.
The universities also discussed the academic exchange program, GPA requirements for participation in the exchange, language of instruction and required language proficiency level, tuition fees, and curricula. Representatives of Leshan Normal University noted that they are ready to accept students from YKSUG on a priority basis. The topic of study programs at YKSUG for obtaining master's and doctoral degrees was raised, and discussions covered academic and credit requirements, language of instruction and proficiency level, curriculum, and support with document processing for admission.
The meeting concluded with an agreement that, under favorable conditions, the educational institutions will facilitate the establishment of inter-university partnership relations.
For reference: Leshan Normal University began its work in 1940 as the Leshan Provincial Normal School. In 1978, the educational institution was transformed into a college, and in 2000, it became one of the first in Sichuan Province to receive official university status. Its educational structure is organized through 17 specialized institutes.
In the QS Asian University Rankings, Leshan Normal University is in the group #1301–1400 of the best universities in Asia and ranks 604th in the East Asia region, while in the EduRank (world) ranking, it ranks 6651st among more than 14,000 assessed world institutions (2541st in Asia).
The international activity of Leshan Normal University is focused on the active integration of the university into the global educational and scientific space. Since 2001, the university has officially accepted foreign citizens, offering them both short-term Chinese language and culture courses and full-fledged English-language bachelor's programs. To date, the university has established strong partnerships with more than 42 foreign universities and research institutes around the world. This cooperation is expressed in regular teacher exchanges, internships, and joint research projects. A striking example of scientific cooperation is the Sino-French Wildlife and Ecosystem Health Management Laboratory (WiMEH), where Chinese and European scientists jointly study the unique ecology of the Mount Emei region.
Representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in a large-scale International Exhibition in Ashgabat
On May 24–25, the jubilee XXV International Universal Exhibition "White City Ashgabat" was held in Ashgabat. The delegation of the Republic of Belarus included representatives of leading universities of the country, including Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
Traditionally, the forum is timed to coincide with the celebration of White Marble Capital Day – Ashgabat. However, this year it is also timed to coincide with the 145th anniversary of the city of Ashgabat and the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence, and is held under the motto "Architecture. Innovations. Sustainable Development."
The event was attended by leaders and representatives of Turkmen and foreign companies and enterprises, ministries and industry departments, as well as representatives of foreign states and international organizations in Turkmenistan.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented at the exhibition by Alena Belakoz, Head of the Education Internationalization Centre. During the exhibition, Alena Belakoz, together with graduates and members of the Council of Foreign Student Alumni Associations from previous years, Arslan Otuzov and Nyazli Shahyrova, presented the scientific and educational potential, as well as the experience of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, to educational institutions and organizations of Turkmenistan, aimed at attracting international applicants.
The participation of representatives of YKSUG in the exhibition created favorable conditions for expanding the number of applicants from Turkmenistan and strengthening ties with graduates – members of the Association of Foreign Graduates of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, who serve as important ambassadors of the university in their country.
Environmental cooperation within the Union State: Students of YKSUG and staff took part in an International Youth Forum
V International Youth Environmental Educational Forum was held in Minsk at the Belarusian State Technological University from May 19 to 22. Our university was represented at the forum by Volha Kremleva, Associate Professor of the Department of Ecology, and third-year students specializing in "Ecology."
This year, the event brought together representatives from 16 leading specialized universities of Belarus and Russia: Siberian State University of Engineering and Biotechnology; Primorsky State Agrarian and Technological University; Orenburg State Agrarian University; Udmurt State Agrarian University; Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov; Bashkir State Agrarian University; Saint Petersburg State Forestry University named after S.M. Kirov; Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University; Belarusian State University; Belarusian State Agricultural Academy; Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Belarusian State Technological University.
At the discussion platforms, our representatives successfully presented their scientific developments in the fields of environmental protection, forestry, and sustainable natural resource management, discussing key industry challenges with leading experts from both countries.
The practical part of the forum took place at the Negoreloe Forestry Experimental Station. Participants familiarized themselves with the work of the botanical garden, the "House of Nature" museum, the unique "Skazka" ecological trail, and assessed modern forest industry technologies of Belarus during a visit to the Republican Forest Breeding and Seed Production Center. It is worth noting that the representatives of YKSUG distinguished themselves not only in science: at the electronic shooting range, our students won prize places in shooting.
A special place in the program was occupied by a visit to the "Khatyn" memorial complex. This made it possible to combine the environmental agenda of the forum with patriotic education and the preservation of historical memory. Participation in the forum helped strengthen inter-university ties and opened up new prospects for joint projects among young scientists of Belarus and Russia.
Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno successfully performed at the International Legal Forum
From May 18 to 20, the IV International Student Legal Forum "SUF.International" was held in Mogilev. Kupala University was worthily represented at the forum by students of the Faculty of Law specializing in "Jurisprudence" – Mohichehra Abdugafarova, Shokhsanam Abdugafarova, and Victoria Boguta.
The event was organized by the Belarusian-Russian University and Kutafin Moscow State Law University. The forum's program was rich and included both discussion platforms and master classes. On the first day, participants joined an open discussion on the theme "Technological Leadership: Law vs. Technology."
The second day was dedicated to roundtable sessions. Mohichehra Abdugafarova and Shokhsanam Abdugafarova presented a joint study on the formation of a unified legal environment for digital innovations and the harmonization of legislation within integration associations. Their presentation took place under the guidance of authoritative moderators – Alexey Minbaleev, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Professor at MSAL, and Andrey Petrakov, Associate Professor, Lecturer at the Department of Business and Corporate Law at MSAL.
Victoria Boguta spoke at the roundtable "Biotechnology, Law and Ethics: Seeking a Balance of Interests between the Individual, Society, and the State."
In addition to presenting their reports, our students took part in a master class by Alexey Minbaleev, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Professor at MSAL, who spoke about the prospects of legal regulation of artificial intelligence. A sightseeing tour of the historical center of Mogilev was also organized for the participants.
The third day of the forum was memorable for a master class by Dmitry Nosov, Deputy Head of the Department of Civil Law at MSAL, on the legal regulation of transactions in the context of digitalization, as well as the official closing ceremony.
Following the forum, Victoria Boguta was awarded a diploma as the winner of the roundtable on biotechnology and law. Mohichehra Abdugafarova and Shokhsanam Abdugafarova received commemorative gifts for their active participation in the discussions.
We congratulate our students and wish them new victories in the scientific field!
Students of the Faculty of Economics and Management of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno completed an Internship at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics
In May 2026, 4th-year students of the specialty "Electronic Marketing" at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Volha Piatrouskaya and Alina Charot, completed an internship at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics.
The trip took place from May 16 to 24 as part of the implementation of the State Program "Education and Youth Policy" for 2026–2030.
During the internship, the students became familiar with the theoretical aspects and mastered practical skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of marketing strategies in the international market. They studied popular tools for promoting goods and services on the internet, as well as current trends in the field of internet marketing.
The internship program included lectures and practical classes on data-driven decision-making, quantitative research methods in marketing, customer relationship marketing, methods of managerial decision-making, as well as individual consultations with lecturers from the Department of Marketing of Saint Petersburg State University of Economics: Olga Pogrebova, Yulia Solovyova, Veronika Lizovskaya, Yana Salikhova, and others.
The internship became an important step in the development of international cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, contributing to improving the quality of specialist training and expanding the academic mobility of students.
Delegation of the Faculty of Pedagogy of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in an International Student Forum in Volgograd
On May 13–15, students and a lecturer from the Faculty of Pedagogy of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the XX International Student Forum "Social Activity of Children and Youth", organized by Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University. The forum was dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and the 95th anniversary of VGSPU.
As part of the forum's business program, working meetings were held. The delegation of the Faculty of Pedagogy, led by Alena Bekman, Associate Professor of the Department of Natural Sciences and Linguistic Disciplines and Methods of Their Teaching, met with the leadership of Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University – Rector Alexander Korotkov, Vice-Rector for Research Sergei Glazov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Yuri Zhadaev, and Marina Nikolaeva, Head of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of Primary Education.
The main topic of the meeting was academic cooperation. The parties discussed the implementation and development of inclusive education practices, including the analysis and adaptation of curricula, participation in joint research projects and conferences, opportunities for publication in a peer-reviewed journal of VGSPU, as well as the exchange of methodological experience in the organization of student research activities.
The main event of the forum was the plenary session, during which first-year students of the Faculty of Pedagogy of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno delivered scientific reports. Marya Matyuk, a student of the "Primary Education" program, presented a report on the topic "Attributes of Social Activity of Modern Youth." Nadezhda Semak, a student of the "Special and Inclusive Education" program, presented a scientific paper on the topic "Psychological Safety in an Inclusive Classroom: Prevention of Secondary Maladjustment."
Our students demonstrated a high level of preparation, and both students were awarded first-degree diplomas.
Participation in the international forum became an important platform for the professional development of students, the exchange of advanced pedagogical experience, and the strengthening of international scientific ties of the Faculty of Pedagogy.
Job fair for international students held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
Today, May 12, a specialized job fair was held at YKSUG for international students. The event served as an effective dialogue platform, allowing future specialists to communicate directly with potential employers and receive up-to-date information about employment conditions.
Representatives from organizations interested in attracting young specialists took part in the job fair: the Department of Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Grodno City Executive Committee; the Housing and Communal Services Enterprises of Leninsky and Oktyabrsky Districts; Spetsavtokhozyaystvo OJSC; Korona IOOO; and Salamat Group LLC.
During the meeting, international students were able to expand their network of business contacts, understand the legal aspects and requirements of the labor market, and find out which vacancies are currently in demand in the Grodno region.
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Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnology outlined a cooperation strategy
On April 30, an online meeting was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno with representatives of Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnology. The participants discussed areas of cooperation, including in the field of science.
YKSUG was represented at the meeting by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs; Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research; Alena Belokoz, Head of the Internationalization Education Centre; Anton Glazeu, Head of the Research Division; Darya Shpak, Head of the Educational and Methodological Department for Quality Management of Education; Volha Minava, Head of the International Cooperation Department; and Anna Milasheuskaya, Leading Specialist of the International Cooperation Department.
After welcoming remarks and introductions, the foreign colleagues learned about the history and achievements of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno by watching a presentation. Then, Anton Glazeu raised for discussion the areas of scientific cooperation. The parties discussed the participation of staff and students in international conferences, conducting joint research, publishing the results, and training highly qualified scientific personnel. Prospects for exchanging staff for lecturing and internships, as well as the participation of students in scientific-educational and cultural-enlightenment events, were also considered.
After the presentation of the cooperation areas proposed by Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, the floor was given to the Uzbek side, which also outlined a number of promising vectors for interaction.
As a result of the negotiations, the signing of a cooperation agreement is scheduled for the upcoming Belarusian-Uzbek Forum.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Liavontsi Paulau thanked his colleagues and expressed hope for the successful development of partnership relations.
For reference: Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnology is a public higher education institution in Uzbekistan, established in July 2024 on the basis of the merger of two institutes: Termez Engineering and Technology Institute and Termez Institute of Agrotechnology and Innovative Development.
To date, it maintains close ties with more than 15 countries and has more than 50 active international agreements and memoranda of understanding. Cooperation is carried out with key scientific centers in Europe and Asia.
Cooperation with Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno began in October 2025, when Rector Iryna Kiturka established contacts with the Uzbek university during the Belarusian-Uzbek Forum. In February 2026, a letter with proposals for interaction in the scientific field was sent to the university, to which the Uzbek side responded with official consent.
Volunteers of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in an International Festival of Volunteer Teams
From April 23 to 25, the XI International Festival of Volunteer Teams "Our Choice – A Healthy Lifestyle" was held in Pinsk at Polessky State University. Its participants included volunteer teams not only from the Republic of Belarus but also from Russia.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented at the event by members of the volunteer team "We Are Together" of the Faculty of Philology: third-year students Ksenia Begeza, Yulia Bogdevich, and Anna Savitskaya. The head of the delegation was Ksenia Bakharevich, a lecturer at the Department of English Philology.
The organizers prepared a rich program for the guests. The volunteers took part in a dialogue session with a tasting of healthy products, a training session on "How to Avoid Stress", a theater forum, as well as discussion platforms on the dangers of drugs, addiction prevention, and maintaining psychological well-being. The students participated in an interactive sports area called "Youth Health – The Future of the Country!" where they tried their hand at various sports and forms of wrestling, and also learned the basics of self-massage.
As part of the forum, the volunteers also honored the memory of war heroes by laying flowers at the Memorial Complex to the Liberators of Pinsk.
Special moments of the festival included planting an alley dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Polessky State University, as well as a visit by the participants to the Pinsk Children's Hospice "Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children with the Home Church of the Holy Martyr Tsarevich Alexius". The festival guests not only visited the hospice but also cleaned up the adjacent forest area.
In addition to the activities, the festival participants discussed who a volunteer is, what areas of activity exist, and how volunteer work is organized in different regions.
The festival of youth teams became a platform where activists exchange experiences, make business contacts, and draw inspiration for new projects.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Student Al-Hraishawi Mustafa Allawi Luaibi – Prize Winner of the Belarus Bodybuilding and Fitness Championshi
On April 25, the Grodno Regional Philharmoniа hosted the Open 39th Belarus Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship – 2026. About 120 athletes competed for the title of winner in 30 categories. The event was organized by the Belarusian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
Following the competition, Al-Hraishawi Mustafa Allawi Luaibi, a student of preparatory courses in Group 1-PC of the Center for Pre-University Education at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, took third place in the category "Beach Bodybuilding up to 174 cm" and fourth place in the category "Beach Bodybuilding – Beginners".
We congratulate him on his successful performance at the national level and wish him new sporting and academic achievements!
Lecturers of the Department of foreign languages Sviatlana Leskevich and Inna Lisovskaya presented reports at the Anniversary Saratov legal forum
On April 23, as part of the V International Saratov Legal Forum, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Saratov State Academy of Law, a philological session on "Language and Culture in Law" was held.
The forum session operated in both in-person and online formats. Participants discussed a wide range of issues related to the functioning of languages in the modern world. Particular attention was paid to the preservation of national unity through linguistics, as well as to the specifics of communication in professional fields such as law, journalism, and politics. Issues of teaching Russian as a foreign language and the role of foreign languages in the new geopolitical reality were also examined separately. The final block of discussion focused on digital innovations, ranging from the use of online platforms to the integration of virtual assistants into the learning process.
Sviatlana Leskevich, Head of the Department of Foreign Languages at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, Candidate of Philological Sciences, presented her report on the topic "Belarusian-English Dictionaries of Legal Vocabulary". Inna Lisovskaya, Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, delivered a report on "Linguistic Wars in Modern Society: Significance for Russia and Belarus".
The session served as a meeting place and an opportunity for experience exchange among Russian language philologists and foreign language lecturers from Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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