Program

Forum of International Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities representing Education and Healthcare systems of African countriesi

PROGRAM

October 7-8, 2025

Venue: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel 5*

Address: Ohio St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Communication languages: Russian, English

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October 6, 2025, Monday
During the day

Arrival of international delegations at Dar es Salaam International Airport


Organized transfers of Forum participants to the hotel


Hotel check in, free time

18:30-21:30
Supper in the hotel for international participants
October 7, 2025, Tuesday
06:30-08:55

Breakfast in the hotel

09:00-09:40

Registration of the Forum participants

Forum Opening Session


10:00-10:05

Introduction by the Forum host

10:05-10:10

National anthems of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Russian Federation

10:10-10:15

Welcome speech by the Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo – Pavel Shevtsov

10:15-10:20

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania – Andrey Avetisyan

10:20-10:25

Head of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Tanzania – Alexander Evstigneev

10:25-10:30

Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Tanzania – Prof. Daniel Mushi

10:30-10:35

Head of the Administration of Mantra Tanzania Ltd – ROSATOM – Alexey Ivlev

10:35-10:40

Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups – Dorothy Onesphoro Gwajima

10:40-10:45

Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania – Pindi Hazara Chana

10:45-10:50

Minister of Transport of the United Republic of Tanzania – Makame Mbarawa

10:50-10:55

Seventh President of Zanzibar ­– Ali Mohamed Shein

10:55-11:00

Regional Director of the Africa Department of the World Health Association – Mohamed Yakub Janabi

11:00-11:05

Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI” – Anastasia Minina

11:05-11:10

Rector of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia – Oleg Yastrebov
Ceremony of awarding Pindi Hazara Singh Chana, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania with the Russian Order of Friendship


Teaser of the Patrice Lumumba movie

Greeting speeches by the heads of delegations


11:10-11:15

Tanzania. Head of the Association of Graduates of Russian Universities in Tanzania – Alfred Kamuzora

11:15-11:20

Angola. Venancio de Moura Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Head of Department of strategic studies – Carlos Jorge Quete

11:20-11:25

Ghana. Awuah Collins, Lecturer at the Accra School of Hygiene, University of Cape Coast branch

11:25-11:30

Zambia. Patricia Kalinga, President of the Zambia Alumni Association

11:30-11:35

Kenya. Boniface Muthoka , Head of the Russian and CIS Alumni Association in Kenya

11:35-11:40

The Republic of Congo. Mpandzo, President of the Professional Association of Pharmacists

11:40-11:45

Namibia. Jacob Angara Sheehama, Director of the University Campus of the University of Namibia, MD, Biologist

11:45-11:50

Tunisia. Hedi Ben Salah, Head of the Tunisian Association of Graduates of Soviet Universities and Institutes

11:50-11:55

Ethiopia. Elfinesh Haile Yebieh, Deputy Chairman of the Ethiopian Alumni Association

11:55-12:00

South Africa. Mbulawa Khanyiso Mava, President of the Wider Circle Alumni Association of South Africa

12:00-12:30

Plenary session


Moderator: Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo). Welcome speech

12:00-12:05

Anastasia Minina, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg State Technical University "LETI"

12:05-12:10

Dmitry Bykov, Rector of Samara State Technical University

12:10-12:15

Vladimir Nechaev, Rector of Sevastopol State University

12:15-12:20

Lubinda Haabazoka, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia

12:20-12:25

Vera Upirova, Project Office for Education Development and International Cooperation, ROSATOM: Professional training programs of Rosatom in partner-countries

12:25-12:30

Boniface Muthoka, Chairman of the Russia and the CIS Alumni Association, Kenya

12:30-12:35

Tatiana Osipova, deputy director of National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Obninsk Tech Project: Programs and projects for developing international education

12:35-12:40

Summing up: Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo)

12:40-13:00

Press interviews, photo sessions

13:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:30

Round table discussion 1. Development of cooperation in the field of education and healthcare between Russia and African countries

Moderator: Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo
Co-moderator: Anastasia Minina, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at St. Petersburg State University "LETI"


Jacob Angara Sheehama, Namibia, PhD Medical Biological Scientist, University of Namibia (UNAM), Director of the University Campus. Medical education in Russia and Africa. Joint projects on the introduction of new technologies in medicine and education

Julia Gushchina, Pharm.PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology, Deputy Director for International Affairs of the RUDN University Medical Institute: Mission of RUDN University, actualized in graduates and international projects

Anis Nehdi, Doctor of the Emergency Department and Therapy, member of the Presidium of the Association of Graduates of Russian and Soviet Universities, Tunisia: Needs analysis and innovative technological solutions for medical care in African countries as an interuniversity scientific and educational project.

Zafar Yuldashev, professor, Head of the Department of Biotechnical Systems of St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI": Digital medicine and engineering technologies for health monitoring in engineering education and healthcare in African countries

Alla Udalova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy, National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI": Nuclear physics and technology: prospects for innovative medicine and education

Dmitry Samokhin, PhD, Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology. Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy, National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI": Role and place of Russia in the professional education in the field of nuclear technologies for a wide range of tasks.

Mpanzo, President of the Professional Association of Pharmacists, Kongo: Strengthening professional qualifications through alumni cooperation in professional and academic fields.

Dmitry Telyshev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor at the Institute of Bionic Technologies and Engineering. I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University (online)

Kristina Vaulina, Director of the Education Office of the Advanced Engineering School of Sechenov University (online): Professional education in medical engineering in the Russian Universities. Formation of an ecosystem of engineering education in a medical university

Abel N. Mayaka, professor, Multimedia University of Kenia: Application of modern technology in teaching at the technical universities of Kenya and their challenges

Veronika Dushko, Vice-Rector for Education, Sevastopol State University: Cooperation in the field of education and healthcare - a priority of international activities in Russian universities. Experience and cases of Sevastopol State University

Dr. Ruben S. Kanima, head of medical education, Oshakati medical clinic, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia: Development of healthcare centers in African countries: administration and technologies

Anastasia Novikova, Vice-Rector for External Relations and International Affairs, PhD, Novgorod State University: International High Technology Championship: an innovative solution for testing competencies and training a specialist in medicine. Experience of Novgorod State University (online)

Olga Rassokhina, Associate professor at the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, senior member of the National Alliance of Dermatologists and Cosmetologists of Russia: Experience in early diagnosis of malignant skin neoplasms: from training in Russian medical institutions to practice in Tanzania

15:30-16:00

Coffee-break

16:00-17:30

Round table discussion 2. Research & educational cooperation, development of industrial and educational partnerships.

Moderator: Masamba Kakh, Head of the Industrial and Educational Partnership Project with African countries, MISIS.
Co-moderator: Vera Upirova, the Project Office for Education Development and International Cooperation, ROSATOM


Masamba Kakh, Head of the Industrial and Educational Partnership Project with African countries, MISIS: Experience in conducting Industry & Education seminars as a project to promote Russian nuclear education in Africa

Majani Moremi Wambura, Sustainable development manager, Mantra Tanzania Limited – ROSATOM: Rosatom – a platform for educational initiatives. Experience in personnel training for Uranium One Group projects – Rosatom JSC in Tanzania and Namibia.

Graduates of Russian universities about professional education: new career prospects.

Dorkas Mshiu, Tanzania, graduate of RUDN University and 1st stream of the Master's degree program "Mining Geology", Rosatom.

Edward Msiska, Zambia, graduate of MEPhI, Researcher at the Radiation Protection Department

Christopher Maina, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Muranga University of Technology, Research Institute of Energy, Kenya: The triple helix model: industry, science and government for digitalization of power grids and skills development

Olga Nazaikinskaya, Director of the SKOLKOVO Education Transformation Center: Experience and models of interaction between Russian universities and business

Graduates of Russian universities about professional education: new career prospects

Jacobs Angara Sheehama, Namibia, PhD Medical Biological Scientist, University of Namibia (UNAM), Director of the University campus.

Awuah Collins, Ghana, graduate of Tomsk Polytechnic University, Accra School of Hygiene, University of Cape Coast branch.

Cooperation in science & education: the best experience of leading Russian universities, cases and practices.

Vladimir Nechaev, Rector of Sevastopol State University, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Education.

Dmitry Bykov, Rector of Samara State Technical University

Lilia Bondareva, A-Lab director, associate professor of the World policy faculty, Moscow State university: Employment of international graduates of Russian universities. Their integration into international business projects (video)

17:30-19:00

University initiatives to strengthen alumni communities: RUDN rector meets graduates. Demonstration of documentary about Patrice Lumumba. Event of dedication to Patrice Lumumba, presentation of exposition.

19:00-20:00

Gala dinner

20:30

Hotel transfers

October 8, 2025, Wednesday
06:30-09:20

Breakfast

08:00-09:00

Organized transfer to the Forum venue

09:00-09:30

Registration and feedback forms for participants

09:30-11:00

Opening session of the professional development program

Moderator: Olga Nazaikinskaya, Director of the SKOLKOVO Education Transformation Center


Professor Zafar Yuldashev, Head of the Department of Biotechnical Systems, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI": From lectures and academic seminars to practice-oriented learning. Interdisciplinarity and an integrated approach to teaching. Digital medicine systems and technologies.

Kristina Vaulina, Director of the Education Office of the Advanced Engineering School of Sechenov University. I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University

New educational environment formats as a tool for developing the technological leader competencies in medicine: Students projects, hackathons and research.

Alla Udalova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy, National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI"

Dmitry Samokhin, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy, National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI"

The interaction of universities in the innovative educational programs in Russia and Africa. Successful scalable cases.

Andrey Bogdanov, Executive Director of the MPhTI Schools Development Fund, Director of the P.L. Kapitsa Phystech Lyceum Technopark: Professional development from the school desk. Tools of the Russian scientific and engineering school based on the experience of Phystech. (online)

11:00-11:30

Coffee-break

11:30-13:00

Professional development course:
New technologies in the field of education

Professional development course:
New technologies in the field of healthcare

11:30-12:15

Daniil Safronov, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the Department of Laser Measuring and Navigation Systems at St. Petersburg State Technical University "LETI": New approaches in teaching basic disciplines using the innovative technologies. Practice-oriented learning and research.

Andrey Sinegub, Ph.D., Head of the Scientific Research Laboratory "Additive Technologies", St. Petersburg State Technical University "LETI": Modern engineering technologies: master class on manufacture of individual implants, cranioplates

Galina Alferova, Lecturer at the Higher School of Economics: Soft skills and creative approaches in education.

Zafar Yuldashev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Biotechnical Systems of St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI": New technologies in medicine and healthcare: Digital medicine in prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation

12:15-13:00

Dmitry Samokhin, PhD, Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology. National Research University of MEPhI: Practice-oriented training of young professionals in cooperation with companies and corporations in the innovative educational programs in Russia and Africa.

Alla Udalova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology, Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy, National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI": New technologies in the field of non-energy application of nuclear technologies in medicine

13:00-14:00

LUNCH

14:00-15:30

Professional development course:
New technologies in the field of education

Professional development course:
New technologies in the field of healthcare

 

Master class "Agrotech Russia-Africa. New educational tools"

Lecturers:

Nadezhda Orlova, Director of the HSE Institute of Agricultural Research, Russia (online)

Vladimir Solovyov, Rector of Vavilov University (online)

Alexey Petuh, Vice-rector for Research at KubGAU (online)

Ekaterina Koroleva, Head of the All-Russian Agrogenetics Olympiad "Innagrika"

Georgy Botvinkin, PhD in Biology, Teacher at the National Education Center of the N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, Mentor at Sirius University of Science and Technology.

Dmitry Krivosheev, PhD in Biology, Head of Research and Educational Projects at Genotek, Associate Professor at the Department of Biology and Chemistry of Vologda State University University (online)

Dmitry Telyshev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor at the Institute of Bionic Technologies and Engineering. I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University (online)
Bionic and biotechnical systems and technologies in rehabilitation medicine. Application of bionics and biomechanics achievements

Andrey Sinegub, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Head of the Scientific Research Laboratory "Additive Technologies", St. Petersburg State Technical University "LETI": Additive technologies in medicine: from anatomical models to individual implants

15:30-16:00

Coffee-break

16:00-17:30

Round table discussion 4. Role of alumni associations in developing cooperation with Russia in the fields of education and healthcare for social well-being and economic development

Moderator: Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo)

Co-moderator: Marina Rekets, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia


Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia: Russian universities - the ambassadors of innovative education and effective solutions in the field of education, science and healthcare.

Natalia Yakimchuk, head of the Career Center for International Students and Graduates, Directorate for Work with Partners and Graduates, MEPhI university: Graduates in industry - capacity building projects and programs for community strengthening.

Participants:

Patricia Kalinga, President of the Zambia Alumni Association

Hedi Ben Salah, Head of the Tunisian Association of Graduates of Soviet Universities and Institutes

Alfred Kamuzora, graduate of RUDN University, President of the Alumni Association in Tanzania, Representative of the Alumni Association in South Africa, graduate of RUDN University

17:30-18:00

Participants get Professional development certificates. Their feedback forms are collected.

18:00-19:00

Concluding part of the Forum


Summing up: Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo)

Free microphone for of universities and graduates of Russian and/or Soviet universities. Exchange of contacts. Group photo and video.

19:00-21:00

Cultural program: performance of the Choir of the Philharmonic Society of Tanzania, directed by of Xavery Ngonyani, Community singing of Gaudeamus and BabaYetu

Gala dinner

21:00

Departure of the delegations. Transfer