Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Mari State University Rector Honoured for India-Russia Education Ties
Prof. Mikhail Shvetsov leads Mari State University in Russia.
He was honoured at an event in Moscow celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day.
The recognition was for helping India and Russia work more closely in education.
Many Indian students study medicine at the university.
The university helps them with their studies, housing and adapting to life in Russia.
Indian festivals such as Holi and Diwali are also celebrated on campus.
The university has supported some Indian students whose education in Ukraine was disrupted.
These efforts are meant to make education a bridge of friendship between the two countries.
Prof. Mikhail Shvetsov was honoured in Moscow on August 15, 2026, during an event marking India’s 80th Independence Day.
The recognition cited his contribution to strengthening academic and people-to-people connections between India and Russia.
Mari State University has expanded cooperation with India through medical education, student support, academic mobility and institutional partnerships.
The university supports Indian students through English-language programmes, cultural activities and academic, residential and social assistance.
In 2026, Shvetsov represented the university at the II Indo-Russian Education Summit in New Delhi, where new academic partnerships were formalised.
- Who
- Prof. Mikhail Nikolaevich Shvetsov, rector of Mari State University, was honoured.
- What
- He received recognition for strengthening India-Russia educational and people-to-people relations.
- When
- The honour was presented on August 15, 2026; the report was published August 19.
- Where
- The recognition took place in Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- His work supporting Indian students and expanding academic cooperation between India and Russia was recognised.
- Honouree
- Prof. Mikhail Nikolaevich Shvetsov, Rector of Mari State University
- Recognition date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Occasion
- An event commemorating India’s 80th Independence Day
- Main cooperation area
- Higher education, particularly medical education and support for Indian students
- 2026 summit
- II Indo-Russian Education Summit in New Delhi
- Student support
- Academic, residential, social and cultural support, including Holi and Diwali celebrations