Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
A visiting professor visited Yanka Kupala State University
As part of the Visiting Professor program, the Department of Romano-Germanic Philology received from March 10 to March 15, 2025, Professor of the Department of German and French Philology at the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Doctor of Philology, Associate Professor Larisa Shchipitsina to give lectures on the disciplines "Regional Studies (German)", "Linguistic Anthropology (German)" for students of 2-3 courses of the specialty "Romano-Germanic Philology (German)".
During the lessons, students mastered knowledge about the function and variability of the language, about the concept of the language code and ways to overcome the language barrier, about the political, cultural and administrative structure of German-speaking countries.
Students of 2-3 full-time courses of the specialty "Romano-Germanic Philology (German)" attended a course of lectures on the disciplines "Regional Studies (German)", "Linguistic Anthropology (German)" and took an active part in the discussion of lectures.
During the week, Larisa Shchipitsina met with the leadership of the Faculty of Philology of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. There were also guided tours of the main building of the University, the Museum of the History of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno of Fine Arts and sightseeing tours of the wonderful city of Grodno.
Along with the lectures, other events with the invited professor were also planned: methodological consultations of teachers of the Department of Romano-Germanic Philology on innovative technologies for organizing the educational process; a scientific round table for students and teachers "Perspectives of modern linguistic science", discussion of the program of the international linguistic and foreign studies competition "DACH erleben".
As a result of the visit, prospects for further cooperation between Grodno State University and the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (Russia) were outlined.
Representatives of the Yanka Kupala State University took part in the meeting of the international discussion club "Tavrichesky"
On March 11, an online meeting of the Tavrichesky International youth discussion club was held, organized by the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States, the Terra Politica Youth Club of the Russian Geographical Society and the MGIMO Student Scientific Society of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. The topic of the meeting is "Visualization of electoral processes. How do geographical maps help to understand elections?".
Viktor Vatyl, Head of the Department of Political Science and Sociology, member of the Scientific and Expert Council of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Belarus, students and teachers of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, law students, members of the Young Voters Club and the Yanka Kupala State University Debate Club took part in the online event in the format of a round table.
During the discussion club meeting, the staff of the MGIMO Institute of International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Lidia Zhirinova presented reports on "Assessing the significance of the neighborhood effect in voting through the calculation of spatial autoregression" and Yana Polyakova on "Multidimensional scaling in electoral research".
Heads of election commissions of the CIS countries, scientists and experts in the field of law, political science and international relations attended the meeting of the club as experts.
Kupala residents took part in the presentation of the potential of Belarusian education in Russia
On March 11, 2025, a presentation of the potential of the Belarusian education system was taken place at the business and cultural center at the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is represented at this forum by Alesya Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility, and Inna Ostrovskaya, Head of the Department of Youth Projects and Initiatives.
The university staff proudly and professionally represent Kupala University, sharing the achievements and advantages of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. The presentation of the Belarusian education system is an important step in strengthening international cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of education.
During the day, the event included an exhibition and presentation of educational institutions, where each university demonstrated its achievements and potential. In the second part of the event, a round table was held, where leading experts will discuss issues of patriotic issues. Inna Ostrovskaya will take part in it.
International cooperation in the field of education plays a key role in shaping the educational environment and cultural diversity. Kupala residents are always happy to take part in such important events and are confident that active cooperation will contribute to the development of education and science on the world stage.
Kupalovtsy took part in the presentation of the potential of the Belarusian education in Russia
Today, 11 March 2025, the Business and Cultural Centre at the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation is hosting a presentation of the potential of the Belarusian education system. Alesya Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility, and Inna Ostrovskaya, Head of the Department of Youth Projects and Initiatives represents Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno at this forum.
Kupalovtsy proudly and professionally represent the university, sharing its achievements and advantages. The presentation of the Belarusian education system is an important step in strengthening international co-operation and experience exchange in the field of education.
During the day, the event will include an exhibition and presentation of educational institutions, where each university will be able to demonstrate its achievements and capacity. In the second part of the event, there will be a round table where leading specialists will discuss issues of patriotic topics. Inna Ostrovskaya will take part in it.
International co-operation in the field of education plays a key role in shaping the educational environment and cultural diversity. Kupalovtsy are always happy to take part in such major events and are sure that active co-operation will contribute to the development of education and science on the world stage.
The Rector of Tashkent State University of Law met with students of the Faculty of Law at Kupala State University of Grodno
During his visit to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, Rector of Tashkent State University of Law Islambek Rustambekov held a meeting with students of the Faculty of Law who study in the framework of a joint educational program specializing in International Law.
The educational program provides a unique opportunity for students to obtain two higher education diplomas in two countries at once, which significantly increases their competitiveness in the labor market. Islambek Rustambekov, Doctor of Law and Professor, noted the high level of student training at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. He stressed that the quality of education that students receive meets modern international standards. The Rector expressed confidence that such programs are an important step towards the integration of educational systems from different countries and contribute to the development of international cooperation in the field of jurisprudence.
Svetlana Cheburanova, Dean of the Faculty of Law of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, supported the words of the TSUL Rector, noting that graduates of the first wave of this program successfully find jobs and prestigious jobs. She gave examples of successful careers of students who, thanks to the acquired knowledge and skills, were able to occupy high positions both in public institutions and in the private sector.
An important aspect of the program is not only academic preparation, but also the practical application of knowledge. Students have the opportunity to complete internships in international organizations, which allows them not only to deepen their knowledge of international law, but also to establish useful contacts in a professional environment.
The joint educational program between Tashkent State University of Law and Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno opens up new horizons for students, providing them with unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. Cooperation between universities promotes the exchange of experience and knowledge, which ultimately only strengthens the educational systems of both countries.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an internship for a teacher of art subjects from China
From August 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025, Yan Hongyu, a teacher of art subjects at Qingdao College of Preschool Education from the People's Republic of China, successfully completed an internship at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno of Art and Design. This program, dedicated to improving professional competencies and teaching disciplines in the field of design and art education, aims to share experiences and integrate best practices into the educational process.
The main purpose of the internship was to deepen knowledge in the field of design and art, as well as to develop new methodological approaches to teaching students. Yan Hongyu aspired to explore innovative teaching methods that could be further adapted to the specifics of the Chinese educational system.
The internship program included various aspects. Yan Hongyu attended lectures given by leading experts in the field of art and design. This gave her the opportunity to familiarize herself with current trends and new approaches in teaching. An important part of the internship was practical training, where participants could apply their knowledge in practice. A guest from China actively participated in master classes, where she studied various techniques and methods of working with materials. The teacher had the opportunity to share experiences with colleagues, discussing methodological materials and approaches to learning, which contributed to the mutual enrichment of knowledge.
At the end of the internship, she noted that the acquired knowledge and skills significantly expanded her professional horizons. She plans to introduce new methods into her work that will help improve the quality of education in the field of traditional culture. In addition, the internship helped to strengthen international relations and create a platform for further cooperation between educational institutions.
The second Congress of the Yanka Kupala State University Graduates Association was held at Kupala University
The second Congress of the Graduates Association was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and brought together about 200 Kupala students who had studied at the university over the years.
The Congress began with a meeting of the Presidium of the Graduates Association, during which the participants discussed the achievements of the university, as well as resolved a number of key issues related to the Association. The new composition of the Presidium was approved, in particular, the Deputy chairman of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Graduates Association was elected. Irina Kiturko, Rector of Kupala State University, was elected by him. A secretary was also elected, and the Congress participants voted for the candidacy of Anna Sazonova, chairman of the primary trade union organization of university employees. An important part of the meeting was the approval of the draft resolution of the II Congress of the Yanka Kupala State University Graduates Association.
As Sergey Maskevich, Chairman of the Graduates Association, noted, over the past 5 years, the university has become even louder and more famous. And behind every success there are people – students, employees and, of course, graduates who have found their place in the profession and are working for the benefit of the country.
– It is impossible not to mention the contribution of Rector Irina Fedorovna to the development of the university. After all, she is the initiator of many modern solutions and ideas. She shows by her personal example how to work. I am very pleased to see that the university, where I worked for many years and was rector, is developing, growing and getting better and better," Sergey Maskevich shared. The chairman also noted that Kupala University always builds its development strategy based on the experience of past achievements, but at the same time boldly looks to the future and is not afraid to be a pioneer in various endeavors.
Welcoming the graduates, Irina Kiturko stressed that the University's birthday had begun very symbolically with the Congress of the Yanka Kupala State University Graduates Association.
– The university loves every graduate and is proud of them. But it is important that graduates also love their Alma mater. Then the interaction will be fruitful. Kupala University closely cooperates with Regional and District Executive Committees, courts and prosecutor's offices, schools, police and traffic police, healthcare institutions, private and public companies and many other organizations. It can take a very long time to list them. Together we implement projects, open innovative audiences, and attract graduates to educational activities," Irina Fedorovna said.
The Second Congress of the Yanka Kupala State University Graduates Association was not only a working meeting, but also a kind of return to student years. Once inside the walls of their native university, graduates certainly remember their student years. Elena Pasyuta, Chairman of the Regional Council of Deputies, shared her emotions.:
– I am sure that for many people the student years are the best. And today I had the opportunity to plunge into those wonderful years of study when I was a student at the Faculty of Philology. I still remember with trepidation the moment when I found out that I had become a student at Kupala University, how happy I was then. Indeed, I am thrilled and very warm from these memories. She also noted that Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno plays a major role in the development of not only the region, but also the country as a whole, training highly qualified personnel, presenting innovations and developments in various fields.
After the meeting of the Presidium of the Graduates Association, the Congress itself took place. Graduates of Kupala University gathered in the assembly hall on Lenin Street. The solemn part began with a speech by Irina Kiturko, who spoke about how the university lives now, how it works and raises staff. She also noted that the university is not a wall with a roof. These are people. Those who create all the successes with their own hands. Irina Fedorovna sincerely thanked every resident of Kupala for their invaluable contribution to the development of the university. After that, the floor was given to the graduates.
Special attention was paid to the creation of graduates clubs in all faculties. This form of interaction will allow for more targeted work and the implementation of joint projects.
The second Congress of Graduates of the Yanka Kupala State University ended with a joint photo to capture this wonderful moment in history and, five years later, to remember how it was.
The Kupala Dictation was written at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
The International Mother Tongue Day is celebrated all over the world on February 21. Traditionally, on this day, Kupala residents participate in writing the Kupala Dictation, which is being held for the seventh time. The event has become an important part of the celebration of the 85th anniversary of the founding of the university.
On the International Mother Tongue Day, Kupala residents, friends and partners of the university wrote a dictation in Belarusian together. Usually the text is performed by a teacher of the Faculty of Philology. This year, Irina Kiturko, Rector of the Yanka Kupala State University, Doctor of Historical Sciences, read the text in the main building of the university.
Each year, the dictation text is different and thematic. This time it's a poem by Nikolai Chernyavsky, “I'm grateful to them for everything.”
- The choice of the work was not accidental. The 80th anniversary of the Great Victory is approaching, and the dictation is dedicated to this landmark event. Patriotic poetic lines were written by more than 2,000 students and staff in the buildings of the university and colleges of the Yanka Kupala State University," Irina Fedorovna noted.
16 foreign diplomatic missions, as well as 10 universities from near and far abroad joined in writing the dictation. The geography of the event participants who joined Kupala Dictation online is really impressive.
Among the friends who wrote Kupala Dictation are the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Grodno, Consulates General of the Republic of Belarus in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Istanbul, Shanghai; Embassies of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation, in the People's Republic of China, in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the Kyrgyz Republic In the Republic of Azerbaijan, in the Republic of Uzbekistan, in Turkmenistan, in the Republic of Turkey, in Hungary, in the State of Israel, in the Republic of India.
In addition, foreign participants decided to test their knowledge of the Belarusian language and write a dictation together with Kupala residents – representatives of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Voronezh State University, Academician M. S. Osimi Tajik Technical University, Tajik National University, the Belarusians of Moscow National Cultural Autonomy, the Fraternity of Belarusians in Volgograd,Territories of childhood”, day care sector in Paks city.
For the first time, employees of the Laurent Etves University (Hungary) and the branch of Atomstroyexport Joint Stock Company in Hungary joined the Kupala Dictation campaign.
The celebration of the university's anniversary continues. Follow the news on our social networks and on the website of the Yanka Kupala State University!
Together for the anniversary: the Yanka Kupala State University hosted the event "We are 85!"
The morning of February 21 in the main building of Kupala University began with a bright student action "We are 85!", which symbolized the start of celebrations dedicated to the anniversary of the educational institution. The atmosphere of celebration was in the air, and everyone who crossed the threshold felt how joy and pride filled their hearts.
The students who organized the action greeted everyone with smiles and presented commemorative postcards. Sweets were attached to each gift, adding a touch of joy and fun.
Melodies were playing in the university hall, filling the space with lively sounds. The musicians performed famous songs that have become a symbol of student life, as well as compositions embodying the spirit of our time.
On this day, everyone could feel like a part of a large and friendly student family, united by a common history and a desire for future achievements. The "We are 85!" campaign was not just the beginning of anniversary celebrations, but a real celebration of friendship and unity that will remain in the memory for a long time.
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Students of the Faculty of Law became participants of the leadership platform "Team of the Future"
On February 15, the second event of the eighth set of the leadership platform "Team of the Future", organized by the Youth Parliament at the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, took place on the basis of the Maxim Tank BSPU. Kupala residents became active participants of the event.
Yanka Kupala State University was represented by Alexandra Fedorovich, a 3rd-year student specializing in Law, and Lavrenty Misuno, a 2nd-year student specializing in International Law.
In the first part of the event, a training on non-verbal communication skills was organized for the participants, which was conducted by Alexey Toma, an expert of the Committee on International Relations and Diplomacy of the EAEU Civic Chamber. The second part of the meeting was devoted to the SCO Model business game, in which participants studied and presented the position of a certain member country of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on topical issues of socio-political and socio-economic development.
It should be noted that the leadership platform "Team of the Future" is a project to find, promote and train young leaders of Belarus in theoretical and practical skills in the field of leadership and public administration. Thanks to unique events such as trainings on public speaking skills, leadership development and interpersonal communication technologies, participants will be able to master public speaking skills, learn how to conduct business negotiations and participate in debates, and get to know like-minded people.
The International Scientific and Practical Conference "Genocide of the Soviet People: Historical and Legal Assessment" is being held at the Yanka Kupala State University
There are countless crimes committed by the Nazi occupiers. The world is still feeling the consequences of their bloody deeds. Belarus suffered severely during the Great Patriotic War, as did the entire Soviet people. The conference accumulates research, projects, and facts about the crimes of the punishers. For two days, prosecutors, investigators, scientists and students will share the results of the work done to study the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
The conference participants have a lot to talk about. As noted by the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Belarus Andrei Shved, a lot of work is being done in the framework of the investigation of the criminal case on the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people committed by Nazi criminals, their accomplices, and criminal formations during the Great Patriotic War and the post-war period on the territory of the BSSR and other countries. So, more than 19,000 witnesses of those terrible events were interviewed.
– The testimonies of the interviewed people are recorded on video so that our descendants know firsthand about the atrocities committed by the invaders on our land. Work on the analysis of data on burned villages is at the completion stage. At the moment, the commission of the National Academy of Sciences has confirmed 12,400 settlements that were completely destroyed or severely damaged during the war, but, unfortunately, this list will be expanded. Work on the inspection of the sites of accidents and mass destruction has not yet been completed. In the next few years, previously unknown mass murder sites will be examined, there are more than 100 of them. The data is updated every year, and new information appears.
The next stage, which will begin in the next two - three years, will be an active investigation outside of Belarus. According to Andrey Shved, inquiries will be sent to more than 30 countries around the world to obtain information regarding the location of the still-living punishers in order to resolve the issue of justice.
– The German authorities have already begun to actively transfer documents related to the processes after the Second World War. A large number of documents come from the Russian Federation, and we already have more than two million pages of documents that have never been studied before, mostly in German. A lot has already been done, but there is simply a huge amount of work ahead, and now it is impossible to talk about the end of the investigation, since the volume of crimes is simply huge. The Fascist invaders brought too much grief and troubles to our land," ‑ the General Prosecutor noted.
Yanka Kupala State University is actively involved in the investigation of the Prosecutor General's Office. Both the teaching staff and students are joining the important work. Irina Kiturko, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University, stressed that it is a great honor for university residents to host such a high and significant scientific forum.
– Humanity holds many important memories and tragedies experienced by people. Their memory is carved in blood on the pages of history. These memories become the core that makes up the strength of the nation. That is why Belarus will never forget about the feat and suffering of our ancestors," - Irina Kiturko emphasized.
– The initiative of the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Belarus to investigate a criminal case into the commission of mass violence and extermination of the Belarusian people by Nazi criminals and their accomplices, criminal formations has gained the support of all segments of the population of our country. Students and schoolchildren actively joined the work. In February 2023, at the initiative of the Prosecutor's Office of the Grodno region, the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land" was launched at Kupala University.
As part of the project, students and teachers worked closely with the prosecutor's office and archival documents, dialogue platforms, round tables and rallies were held, two photo exhibitions were prepared, a monograph was published and short documentaries about the crimes of the Civil Army and collaborators were created.
Students' interest in researching this burning topic continues to grow. Karina Mistyuk, a 2nd-year student at the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, spoke about her work within the framework of the interdisciplinary project:
– This project is one of the most important in my student life, and it is a great honor for me to be a part of it. After all, everything that is being done as part of the work on it is of great importance not only for the region, but also for the country as a whole. Communicating with the witnesses of those terrible events and seeing archival documents, you become even more imbued with the horrors that took place during the Great Patriotic War. The result of our work was a short documentary film, where we talk not only about the horrors we experienced, but also focus on what crimes were committed and that they are not forgotten.
Within the framework of the scientific forum, a signing ceremony was held for the implementation of the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land" in 2025, as well as the awarding of participants in the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land".
General Prosecutor of the Republic of Belarus Andrey Shved presented memorable gifts to Irina Kiturko, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University. Students and teachers who actively participated in the project also received letters of appreciation for their efforts in studying and preserving the historical memory of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
The conference will be held for two days. Among its participants are representatives of the prosecutor's offices of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, the National Center for Historical Memory under the President of the Russian Federation, the public association Belarusian Peace Foundation, the Federal State Budgetary educational institution of higher Education Donetsk State University, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The faculty and students of the Yanka Kupala State University and the performers of the national scientific project "Genocide of the civilian population of the BSSR during the Great Patriotic War: historical and legal assessment" are also actively involved.
Art-therapy “FIKiTovskaya Family”: students can unite pleasant with the valuable
On February 13, the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism of the Yanka Kupala State University once again became a platform for an exciting and inspiring event – an art therapy session called the FIKiTovskaya Family, organized by student activists. This event brought together students of different courses and specialties, becoming a unique opportunity for interaction and creative expression.
The main objective of art therapy was to create a space for joint creativity. The participants complemented each other's work. This idea has become a key moment, allowing everyone to unleash their creative potential and at the same time establish friendly relations with other students.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to work with various materials, from watercolor to gouache. Each student brought their own ideas and inspiration, and then exchanged them with others. The participants shared their thoughts and emotions, which helped them not only in creativity, but also in personal development.
The FIKiTovskaya Family art therapy turned out to be not only a creative, but also an emotionally intense experience. Many participants noted that thanks to this event they found new friends and got a lot of vivid impressions. The opportunity to work in a team, discuss ideas and see how their drawings are filled with new colors thanks to the efforts of others brought joy and satisfaction.
The meeting with the representative of the Chuvash State University has been held at Yanka Kupala State University
The working meeting with a representative of the university to discuss promising areas of cooperation was held in a friendly atmosphere and the partners are open to work together and providing necessary support.
Evgeny Nikolaev, Head of the Department of International Activities at Chuvash State University, noted that Yanka Kupala State University is a promising and proven partner, as cooperation between the universities has been underway since 2020.
So, in July 2024, during the visit of the rector of the Chuvash State University, promising areas of cooperation in interuniversity cooperation were discussed.
In December 2024, staff and students of Yanka Kupala State University took part in a number of events online of the Chuvash State University: lectures on "Introduction to dynamic programming"; scientific and technical seminar "Impulse neural networks and neuroprocessors"; scientific and technical seminar "Modeling of operating modes of electric power systems".
Representatives of the Yanka Kupala State University and Chuvash State University are expected to participate in scientific and educational events at the universities.
At the moment, the interaction is underway to develop a Cooperation Program for 2025-2026.
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