The Federal State Budget
Educational Institution of Higher Education «Belgorod State Technological University
named after V.G. Shukhov»

World Day of Orthodox Youth is celebrated on February 15, the day of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It is particularly symbolic that Belgorod state technological university named after V.G. Shukhov has become a perfect venue for celebrations. A press conference was held within the framework of celebrating the Orthodox Youth Day.

From February 4 to 8 2014 the Russian Peoples' Friendship University has hosted the Winter Session of the Association of Foreign Students in Russia, which is a public organization representing hundreds of thousands foreign nationals from over 160 countries enrolled in educational institutions throughout the Russian Federation.

On January 31, an official of the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in the Russian Federation Samba Daniel Pedro came on a business visit to Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov. The purpose of the visit is to learn about the conditions for learning and living for Angolan students in Belgorod and BSTU, exploring the attractions of Belgorod.

Staff of the department of accounting and auditing has published a textbook "Accounting. Cash assets accounting . Part 3 " was awarded a Diploma in the competition for the best scientific book , conducted by the British Academy of Education , in the category of "Economics".

On January 23, Belgoirod Shukhov State technological University received the delegation of the University of Lille 1 (France). The parties have signed is a legal document which will become the first step on the path of developing the cooperation.

The university rector, professor Sergei GLAGOLEV went to his distance in Olympic torch relay-race. BSTU representatives and residents of the city of Belgorod took part in the celebration

The number of foreigners studying at BSTU named after V.G. Shukhov is steadily increasing. In this school year the number of foreign students enrolled in all forms , has exceeded one thousand . The thousandth student became a citizen of Brazil Vilas De Freitas Filho Renato .

The students of preparatory faculty for foreign students at BSTU were able to continue their acquaintance with the rich traditions of the Russian people. This time the hall at the Student s’ Art centre hosted the celebrations of Yuletide midwinter festival.

Chinese students studying at BSTU named after V.G. Shukhov and Belgorod Institute of Arts and Culture could recently get acquainted with the history of the New Year in Russia.

Staff at the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens acquainted the students with great traditions associated with unique Russian national holiday - old New Year.