Delegation from Moscow State Linguistic University Visits GDUFS

On November 5, Vice-Rector Vladimir Storozhev and his delegation from Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU) visited Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS). Vice President Jiao Fangtai welcomed the guests at the VIP Hall of the Administration Building on the Baiyun Mountain Campus. The two sides exchanged ideas on talent cultivation, academic cooperation, and other areas.

The Meeting Scene

Vice President Jiao provided a comprehensive introduction to GDUFS’s internationalization progress and its achievements. He emphasized that GDUFS has developed a distinctive international profile, with a dual-engine model that integrates foreign language disciplines and non-language disciplines in synergy. The university is committed to cultivating versatile, globally-minded talent. With regard to language offerings, GDUFS provides 33 languages, with Russian being one of its key foreign language programs, contributing significantly to talent cultivation, cultural exchange, and social development. As GDUFS approaches its 60th anniversary, its strengths in education and internationalization are becoming increasingly prominent. Through its PRIME Initiative for international exchange and cooperation, GDUFS has established partnerships with 506 universities and research institutions across 66 countries and regions, offering extensive international opportunities for both faculty members and students. Jiao noted that GDUFS and MSLU have already had a strong foundation of cooperation and expressed hope for further deepening collaboration in areas such as talent development, joint programs, and academic research, with the aim of cultivating high-quality talent with a global outlook and cross-cultural communication skills.

Vice-Rector Vladimir Storozhev praised GDUFS for its remarkable achievements in advancing internationalized education. He noted that MSLU, as one of Russia’s leading institutions for training foreign language professionals, has developed close collaborations with universities worldwide. MSLU students have demonstrated exceptional abilities at major international events such as the BRICS summits. He stressed the importance of the partnership with GDUFS and expressed anticipation for both sides to leverage their respective strengths and academic resources. This would provide more diverse opportunities for exchanges, internships, and practical experiences for faculty and students, further promoting internationalization at both institutions.

Group Photo

The meeting was also attended by relevant personnel from the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange and the Faculty of European Languages and Cultures.