“Cyrillic Fest” Finishes in Ulaanbaatar

12:37, July 18, 2019

For two weeks, UrFU was teaching the Russian language to Mongolian school and university students

Linguistic festival called “The Cyrillic Fest” has finished in Ulaanbaatar. It took place at the leading universities of Mongolia: Mongolian State University of Education, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, and Mongolian State University.

The festival was organized by the Sverdlovsk Regional Youth Initiative Support Foundation, which was financed with a special grant for this purpose by the Presidential Grants Foundation. An active part in the organization of the festival was also played by Ural Federal University.

During the three weeks, Mongolian school and university students had the chance to immerse into the linguistic environment. The members of the Student Linguistic Squad gave them the opportunity to learn the practical Russian language through songs, dance, national cuisine, workshops on toys and dolls making, contests, cinema and theatre, videoblogging, sports and cultural events.

According to Olga Mikhailova, UrFU teacher and leader of the Squad, the festival made it possible to bring together everyone who is interested in the Russian language and using it to receive higher education in Russia later.

‘We were able to realize everything that we had planned and give the people the very unique teaching format they were expecting,’ says Olga Mikhailova. ‘There wasn’t anyone indifferent at the vest, the activities were interesting to everyone. The program was very eventful, lively, and it differed dramatically from ordinary lectures. Apart from those who had been studying remotely with our help for several months, there were also a lot of newcomers. We welcomed everyone and tried to give them our knowledge. We told them about the opportunities provided by our university, areas of studies available, and the career prospects open for UrFU diploma holders, both in Russia and in Mongolia. 

The project was supported by famous alumni of UrFU who are now living and working in Mongolia, including the Mongolian Presidential Chief of Staff Zandaakhüügiin Enkhbold. UrFU Alumni Association was also taking active part in the organization.