"The Far East is a new trend": presentation of educational opportunities in the Far Eastern Federal District was held at the National Centre RUSSIA

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The presentation of educational opportunities in the Far East took place on May 20 at the National Centre RUSSIA. The main goal of the event was to spark young people’s interest in studying at universities in the Far Eastern Federal District and to support career development in regions that play a key role in the strategic development of the country.

Gasan Gasanbalayev, Executive Director for Social Development at the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, noted that the National Centre RUSSIA is the ideal space for such an event, as it showcases the full diversity of our country: its culture, history, economy, and achievements.

"We are pleased that the Far East is well represented at the exposition 'Journey Across Russia.' For schoolchildren from Moscow, the Moscow region and across Russia, this may be the first step in getting to know our region," Gasan Gasanbalayev emphasised.

Teams from four universities of the Far East spoke to students from Moscow, the Moscow and Kaluga regions: Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok), Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University, Pacific National University (Khabarovsk), and the V.R. Filippov Buryat State Agricultural Academy (Ulan-Ude). Representatives of the educational institutions spoke about areas of study, courses, academic programmes, and the advantages of studying in the Far East, as well as extracurricular activities — creative clubs and sports, internships, and employment prospects.

The presentation was held in an interactive format. It was followed by a quiz on the Far Eastern region.

"The Far East is becoming a new trend. Young people are changing too. Whereas in the past success meant money and connections, now it means self-fulfilment and achieving one’s goals. Our main objective was to show the opportunities available in the Far East, to explain how modern young people can make use of them, what unique education they can receive, how this education is connected to the industries developing in these territories, and how all of this contributes to the future of our country," said Oksana Brazhnik, Deputy Director General of the ANO "National Priorities."

Gasan Gasanbalayev added that this year universities in the Far East have admitted three times more students from other Russian regions compared to previous years.

"People can now see and hear that it is possible to receive high-quality education in places like Vladivostok, Sakhalin, Khabarovsk, Yakutsk, and Ulan-Ude. The universities are becoming more competitive, improving their facilities, opening modern laboratories, and developing infrastructure. In addition, major universities are coming to the Far East, creating joint educational programmes — MGIMO, the Higher School of Economics, Moscow State University, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and others," explained Gasan Gasanbalayev.

The theme of the upcoming opening of a branch of the National Centre RUSSIA in Vladivostok — one of the first in the country — was integrated into the programme and the quiz for the students. The branch is scheduled to open in the building of the oceanarium on Sportivnaya Embankment along the Amur Bay. One of the highlights of the future branch will be the legacy of the Vladivostok aquarium.

The presentation of the educational opportunities in the Far East is being implemented in accordance with the instruction of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, and is aimed at promoting a positive image of the Far East.

The project "New Image of the Far East 2030" is based on the tracks "Live," "Work," and "Study," which focus on creating comfortable conditions for living, working, and receiving education in the region. The strategy includes plans to increase the population of the Far East by 2030.