The anniversary festival of foreign students “All flags will be with us!” was held at MEPhI.

The first part of the festival was held at the Boiling Point-Obninsk. There were organized a meeting between the heads of divisions and representatives of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and MEPhI foreign students. Representatives of the nuclear industry enterprises such as Atomstroyexport, Rusatom, Rosatom Technical Academy, Rusatom Service, Rusatom Overseas, Akkuyu NPP spoke about the employment opportunities of graduates and answered questions from potential employees.

The second part of the forum was held in the hall of the House of Culture, the walls of which are remembered by many prominent pioneer atomic scientists who 65 years ago launched the peaceful use of atomic energy. It is symbolic that the anniversary of the festival of foreign students coincides with the anniversary of the launch of the world's first nuclear power plant in Obninsk. This year, the event was attended by more than 400 students from 50 countries studying at the Moscow and Obninsk sites of MEPhI.

Traditionally, students presented their country to the festival guests in the lobby: they prepared national dishes, brought souvenirs and booklets, and made photo and video presentations.

A great end to the festival was a concert that began with a march of participants with the flags of their countries.

Vice-Rectors of MEPhI Vladimir Uzhva and Tatyana Leonova made welcoming speeches, as well as Director of Educational Programs, Human Resources Department of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Valery Karezin, Deputy Head of Obninsk Administration for Social Affairs Tatyana Popova, and representatives of the Embassies of Zambia, Jordan, Turkey and Vietnam.

“The best thing you can get at MEPhI is not only a worthy world-class education but also true friends and colleagues in the future. Be ambitious, happy, in love. We hope you keep MEPhI in your heart throughout your life,” said Tatyana Leonova, Vice-Rector of MEPhI.

The concert of foreign students, their bright and original numbers were marked by a spirit of celebration and creativity. It did not leave anyone indifferent — the audience did not hide their delight.