Rus Education Fair 2014

Russian Education Fair is being organized on 8^th May 2014 11am-5pm at Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Kolkata. The fair is aimed at informing students about the availability of the options available in Russia’s top Universities and Academies. It will serve as a one stop solution for all education queries and opportunities available in Russia.

Russian institutions of higher learning from different cities in Russia are targeting Indian high school graduates in this Fair. These include the Tver State Medical Academy, Moscow Higher School of Economics, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Kazan Federal University, Southern Federal University, Kuban State Technological University, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Kazan State Medical University, Volgograd State Medical University, Orenburg State Medical Academy & Bashkir State Medical University.

The fair was then move on to Chennai 10^th &11^th May. The entry to the exhibition was kept free of cost to ensure that maximum students can take advantage of this golden opportunity. 

Admission counseling and spot admission was also provided for aspiring students to enable them to get admission to the recognized medical, engineering or other universities in Russia. Few scholarship seats were also available. As for as the standard of higher education in Russia it is considered to be one of the most advanced and high in the world, facilitated by faculties of the universities comprising highly qualified scientists and professors.

This fair was jointly organized by Russian Centre of Science and Culture and Rus Education. The main aim was to provide a direct and effective way of educational programmes offered in Russia, by government universities and academics on undergraduate and postgraduate level.  Students interacted directly with faculty and international representatives of the universities.  

The cost of higher education in Russia is much cheaper than that in the countries such as US, UK, etc. Russian as well as English medium of instructions are available there. Russian education system is well-known, and accepted throughout the world for its elaborate and unique features and duly recognized by the UN authorities as well as the Medical Councils of the leading world countries. UNESCO and the WHO have always rated the Russian medical universities at a high level.

Russia has always been in the forefront in the field of education and more specifically medicine, engineering, and aerospace. There are over six hundred state higher education establishments that are operating on the territory of Russian Federation. The students prepare in more than five hundred specialties not only in the prestigious field of medical but also other areas. Russian Government places top priority on giving hands on training to the students that have come locally as well as abroad. At present there prevail about 100,000 international students from over 200 countries that study in Russia.

Russian Universities offer excellent education of International Standard and attract a large number of foreign students from all parts of the world every year. India is no exception to this trend, and many aspiring young Indians seek admission to Russian medical, engineering and other universities.

Bilateral economic and commercial ties between India and Russia in such fields as space research, engineering, technology, bio-chemistry, medicine, etc., require a large number of well-trained personnel. As such, higher education received by Indian students in Russia will further enhance the above- mentioned cooperation and promote Indo-Russian friendly and mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.

Felicitation of Grandmaster Deep Sengupta at RCSC Kolkata

Alekhine Chess Club has organized a felicitation programme on Thursday 28, August, 2014 at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata, Gorky Sadan.

It is being organized to felicitate Grandmaster Deep Sengupta for winning the commonwealth Chess Championship at Scotland and Master Aronyak Ghosh for winning the Silver medal in National Under-11 Chess Championship 2014 at Orissa.

Mr. Yury V. Dubovoy, Director of RCSC welcomed the august gathering with an introductory speech on the foundation of the Alekhine Chess Club in Gorky Sadan and importance of learning Chess and its practical implementation in life.

The eminent guest were Mr. Shrikant Mohta, the president of Alekhine Chess Club, Mr. Laxmi Ratan Shukla, eminent cricketer and captain of Bengal Cricket Team, Mr. Gurubux Singh, Arjuna Awardee, Olympic Gold medalist and former captain of Indian hockey team, Mr. Ravi Sharma, executive member of Alekhine Chess Club and Grandmaster Neeloptal Das.

Grandmaster Deep Sengupta and Silver Medalist Master Aronayak Ghosh were felicitated by flowers, gift hampers and trophy.  Grandmaster Deep Sengupta expresses his sincere gratitude for the kind support he received from the Alekhine Chess Club and Gorky Sadan.

The programme was attended by all the Chess Club students and guardians to make it a successful event.

Institute of Russian language at RCSC Kolkata

Russian language institute is a part of the wide scale activities of Gorky Sadan. The institute started teaching Russian Language in the year 1974 when Gorky Sadan was inaugurated and since then more than thousand students have received their certificates in Intensive and advanced course of Russian language. 

A thorough knowledge of Russian Language is very useful for understanding the history, culture and literature of Russia as both the countries have maintained a very close relation for centuries. An additional feature of our training is the introduction of crash course for business groups engaged in commercial activities with Russia and CIS countries.

The institute of Russian Language aims at helping the Indian students to speak, write and read in Russian, to master the grammar, to introduce the students with the history, culture and traditions of the Russian people.

The Institute of Russian Language invites application for enrollment in 3 months Intensive course for beginners, 10 months Diploma course for students qualifying the intensive course, 10 months post diploma course for students, one month crash course for business groups and individuals. The admissions for the above courses are on round the year in addition to the availability of batches. Classes are held in the morning shifts only in the working days from Monday to Friday.

The eligibility of the students is required to be class 12 and above qualified. The medium of teaching is English. The gradation system is based on the five mark system adopted in Russia.

History of Russian Library Day

On May 27, people of Russia celebrates the day of library in Russia, it is a professional holiday of Russian librarians – national Library Day. This very day in 1795, the Imperial Public Library (nowadays National Library of Russia in Saint-Petersburg) – the first public Russian library – was opened.

1795 Empress Catherine the Great approved the project by architect E. T. Sokolov of the construction of the Imperial Public Library (now the National Library of Russia), one of the largest book depositories in the world. It was the first building in Russia intended specially for housing a library.

The tradition of collecting books originates from the Ancient Russia. Its development began in 18th century. Aristocratic and rich families started to create their private libraries. However these private collections could not contribute in full measure to the formation of the Russian intelligentsia among ‘educated nobles’ and extend the stratum of educated ‘statesmen’. The state departmental libraries such as the Academy of Science library and the Academy of Arts library had not solved the problem either. Thus the Imperial Library intended for the ‘public enlightenment of Russians’, was organized as a public one meant to symbolize the power of the Russian state.

The Public Library construction had lasted for almost 20 years: from 1795 to 1814. It had been under Catherine’s personal control: she regularly heard the accounts on the course of the construction works and made decisions regarding the Library’s future. The construction financing was provided by the Cabinet of Empress ‘oral personal orders.

On January 2, 1814 took place the ceremony of the grand opening of the Imperial Public Library.

Under the order of the RF President B. N. Yeltsin on May 27, 1995 the day of the establishment of the first State Public Library in Russia was henceforth celebrated as the All-Russian Library Day.

40th Anniversary of Gorky Sadan

Since its foundation in 1974, the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata which is popularly known as Gorky Sadan in Eastern India has led a unique cultural movement for the last four decades. It solely aimed to strengthen the friendship between Russia and India.

Its activities have extended beyond the usual foreign mission’s cultural centre routine of library service and language classes , round table discussions, seminars, film screenings and various range of subjects. It has really played a significant role in the lives of people.

In commemorating the 40^th anniversary of Gorky Sadan, a non- governmental organization, Charoibety Welfare Society jointly with Russian Centre of Science and Culture presented Baul folk of Bengal and Armenian Folk Music by Tadevosyan Family. Exhibition of handicrafts of Russia was also featured on April, 22, 2014.

On April 25, at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata celebrating the Year of culture in the Russian Federation was held a festive program dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Gorky Sadan Organized by the RCSC jointly with the Inter regional public organization Continental Cultures Achievement Assembly “Dostoyanie” (Moscow).

Ms. Irina. K. Bashikirova, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata, Mr.F. A. Rozovskiy,Director of RCSC New Delhi, Mr. A.V. Mazirka, Director RCSC Kolkata, Mr. K.P.V.Nair, Director, Asia Centre, Ms. R. Behera, Regional Director, ICCR Kolkata, Mr. Prabodh Sinha, Former Minister, Mr. Bhanudeb Dutta, President, ISCUF, Mr. A.K.De, Genreal Secretary, India-Russian Friendship Society and Mr. D. Chandra, Vice President, Alumini Dhruzba were the prominent guest in presidium, employees of Consulate General of the Russian Federation and their families, compatriots and Indian youth participated in the event.

The programme started with a welcome song by the students of Institute of Russian Language. And it was followed by some wonderful messages from the presidium. It was all nostalgia to walk down the memory lane for the audiences also who are part and parcel in the growth of RCSC Kolkata.

The legendary - Raduga 

After the wonderful speeches by the dignitaries, the magnificent cultural Performance of Children's exemplary dance ensemble "Raduga" mesmerized the audience of Kolkata. It was the not the final in tour of India but from here they will perform at RCSC Chennai. The concert program was also held in the capital of India Delhi. Bright, beautiful and colourful costumes, lyrical and mischievous songs performed by singer Margarita Prokofeva made spectators to hold their breath. Each performance was followed by a standing ovation.

Children's model ensemble of dance "Rainbow" of children's choreographic school of city Stavropol is a bright, original creation of the honored worker of culture of the Russian Federation Alexander Pavlovich Vinichenko. In the creative work of this group, through which went by a generation of kids that were fully reflected pedagogical and choreographic talent of its Creator. During its existence, the ensemble "Raduga" was visited in 28 countries participated in many competitions of different levels and, thanks to the rich repertoire and honed promising skills; it had conquered the audience and the jury of various international competitions.

On the day of Russian language

In a befitting manner, like in every year, this year also the Institute of Russian language has celebrated the Day of Russian language and the 214^th Birth Anniversary of the National Poet of Russia, Alexander Sergeyvich Pushkin, at the Russian centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata, Gorky Sadan.

Mr. Alexander V. Mazirka, Director of RCSC welcomed the august gathering with an introductory speech on the significance and importance of learning Russian Language and its practical implementation in life. Mr. Mazirka also read out the message of Mr. Kikosachev, Head of Russotrudnichestvo , greeting of an occasion of the celebration.

The programme began with presentation of famous Russian song “katusha” which was followed by a colourful audio- visual presentation on life and works of Alexander Pushkin. The presentation was prepared by the students of the Institute of Russian language. The analytical presentation was supported by songs and verses of the poet. The student also presented an audio drama- The Station Master based on the writing of Alexander Pushkin. The programme concluded with the song of wishing happiness & prosperity to everyone- мы желаем.

The programme was conducted by Ms. Madhabi Bhattacharya, Director, Institute of Russian Language. The Audio visual presentation was supported by Ms. Mamta Karua, student of the Institute. Ms. Saptadeepa Banerjee and Mr. Devesh read out the Narratives.  Each participant was decorated with a special commemorative badge prepared by the students of the Institute of Russian language at the opening of the ceremony.
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Valentina Tereshkova at BITM

In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the First flight of a Woman Cosmonaut in space, Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata and Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, National Council of Science and Museum, under Ministry of Culture jointly organized an Exhibition on Valentina Tereshkova on June 17 at BITM, Gurusaday road, Kolkata.  Ms. Irina Bashkirova, the Consul General of the Russian Federation was inaugurated the exhibition. Mr. Alexander Mazirka, Vice consul and the Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kolkata was the guest of Honor in the inaugural function.  School students came and visited the exhibition . There was also a film screening on Valentina Tereshkova’s life and work which the students appreciated a lot. Followed by a sit and draw competition, this exhibition will continue till 28th June, 2013. It will be open for general public from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm daily.

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