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Opening of the Russian Language and Literature Department took place at the Azerbaijan University of Languages on December 20

25 december, 2024

AUL Rector, Academician Kamal Abdulla, welcoming the guests, congratulated everyone on the start of the work of the Department of Russian Language and Literature. It was noted that the growing political, economic, humanitarian and cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Russia are also manifested in the scientific sphere. An illustrative example is the activity of the newly opened Department of Russian Language and Literature at AUL: "Today is a significant day. The Department of Russian Language and Literature, which begins its activities at AUL, has an important scientific importance for both our students and teachers. This department is another scientific contribution to close cooperation and partnership between Azerbaijan and Russia. I believe that both our students and teachers will improve their scientific knowledge and horizons, effectively using the scientific and pedagogical capabilities of the department. And it's gratifying. So, from the point of view of new scientific research, acquaintance with samples of modern literature, the Russian language is a language with rich opportunities".

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mikhail Nikolaevich Evdokimov expressed his gratitude to the staff and management of AUL for their sincere words and hospitality. It was mentioned, that the Department of Russian Language and Literature, started its activities at AUL, would have a positive impact on the existing friendly and partnership relations between the two countries. AUL’s broad scientific base and highly qualified professional personnel contributed to the growth of its international authority. In his speech, the Ambassador noted that the activities of the Department of Russian Language and Literature will play an exceptional role in increasing the scientific and ideological capabilities of both teachers and students.

The head of the Russian House in Baku Irek Zinnurov spoke about the importance of the event. It was noted that the Department of Russian Language and Literature, which began its activities at AUL, is of great importance in terms of increasing the opportunities for scientific and cultural exchange between the two countries. In this sense, the conditions created at the Azerbaijan Languages University open up wide scientific opportunities for both students and teachers.

At the opening ceremony, the guests and participants of the event were presented with samples of national music, performed by representatives of Russian culture.

The song "Moscow Evenings" was performed by an AUL employee.

Then the guests and AUL management got acquainted with the recently opened Center for Inclusive Education at the university. The participants of the event were shown the capabilities of modern scientific equipment used in the Center..