An international expert and analytical forum «Russia and Kyrgyzstan in Greater Eurasia: past - present - future» began its work at KRSU.
The rector of KRSU, Sergey Volkov, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He noted that the university has been uniting teachers, scientists and students for 33 years, developing educational and scientific cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Today, students from 14 countries study at KRSU.
«The future of Eurasian cooperation largely depends on the quality of education. I hope that the forum will give start joint research and educational projects, and will open up new opportunities for students and young scientists», emphasized Sergei Volkov.
In his speech, the rector also drew attention to the importance of professional dialogue on issues of security, transport links, water and energy cooperation and the preservation of common historical heritage.
The topic of historical memory occupied a special place in the speech. Sergei Volkov recalled the contribution of Kyrgyzstan to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the mutual support of peoples during the years of difficult trials. He emphasized that preserving the memory of common history is an important part of university education and responsibility to future generations.
