University

The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University was opened in 1993 in accordance with the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation and on the basis of the Agreement between the Governments of friendly countries.

The symbolic key to the university was presented to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KRSU, Academician N.P. Laverov, by the President of Russia Boris Nikolaevich Yeltsin. Since then, the name of the first President of Russia has been inextricably linked with the activities of the first interstate educational institution in the system of higher professional education. In October 1995, B.N. Yeltsin was the first to be awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of KRSU.

During his visits to Kyrgyzstan, B.N. Yeltsin invariably paid attention to KRSU. He was the first to award personalized scholarships to the best students of the university, helped develop humanitarian cooperation, and contributed to the promotion of educational, social and cultural projects KRSU.

Created in 2000, the B.N. Yeltsin Foundation pays special attention to the most promising students of KRSU (annual scholarship program), pays for Internet resources, provides assistance in purchasing high-tech equipment, holding various competitions and olympiads in support of the Russian language and Russian-language education among students of secondary schools and universities of the republic.

KRSU strategic guidelines

Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after. First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin — a unique interstate humanitarian and scientific-educational project with a special academic and legal status, uniting the efforts of the two states for training personnel, developing science and strengthening sociocultural partnership.

KRSU mission

Become a leader in Central Asia in education, development of advanced technologies and solutions.

The goal

Training of specialists of a new technological level for the sustainable development of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Space

Vision.

KRSU aims to become:

• The leading educational platform in Central Asia for training specialists of a new technological level for Kyrgyzstan, Russia and the EAEU countries.
• Center for the transfer of knowledge and technologies that ensure the integration of science and practice.
• An intercultural bridge that strengthens humanitarian cooperation between the two countries and forms a space of mutual respect and cultural exchange.

KRSU’S values:

- Academic excellence. KRSU strives for academic excellence by providing high quality education. Scientific competence and a constant drive for innovation and development.

-Intercultural sensitivity. the University creates an environment in which cultural diversity is respected, bilingualism and inclusion are actively supported, and humanitarian dialogue between cultures is encouraged.

-Promoting the development of society. KRSU makes a significant contribution to the development of society through training personnel to implement national priorities in cooperation with government agencies and business, and also participates in solving key social problems.

-Integration of scientific, educational and practical training.KRSU integrates science, education and practice: training is focused on the applied application of knowledge, technology transfer and interdisciplinary scientific directions are actively developing.

-Patriotism and cultural dialogue between the two countries. KRSU follows a patriotic and humanitarian mission, contributing to the strengthening of cultural ties and educational cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic.

-Quality continuing education.The focus is on KRSU – creating a university ecosystem where students have the opportunity to build flexible educational trajectories and receive additional professional education.

-A system of trust and opportunity for young people. The university encourages students to be proactive and creates space for their growth and self-realization. Particular attention is paid to creating a system of trust and unlocking the potential of the younger generation.

University today

The university is a modern, dynamically developing scientific and educational complex, including all levels of vocational education, a system of additional education, highly professional personnel, a developed scientific and innovative infrastructure based on interaction with industry and academic science, with the business community, state authorities and local governments in the interests of the development of the state and society.

Among the professors and staff are – laureates of state awards of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic, laureates of the State Prize of the Kyrgyz Republic, honored workers of education, culture, science and technology of the Kyrgyz Republic, excellent students of education of the Kyrgyz Republic, holders of the title «Honorary Professor of KRSU», awarded the KRSU medal «For services to the university».

Every year, university staff and students are sent for internships and training to countries near and far abroad (England, Germany, Italy, Poland, USA, etc.). Students from Belarus, Israel, India, Kazakhstan, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, South Korea and other countries study at KRSU. Teachers from Germany, China, Poland, France, Switzerland, Japan, etc. are invited to give lectures at the university.

For their enormous contribution to strengthening peace and friendly ties between peoples, for the development of science, education and spirituality, by decision of the academic council, 45 famous scientists, political and public figures from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, South Korea and Japan became Honorary Doctors of KRSU.

In 2017, in the international ranking of universities (according to Webometrics Ranking of World Universities), KRSU took first place among universities in Kyrgyzstan.

Awards and incentives