Sobraniye 2016 – A Get-Together of Indian Students going to Russia for Medical Study
On September 11, 2016, Ashiraj MBBS hosted a pre-departure gathering for Indian students heading to Russia for their higher education at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC) in Delhi. The event was attended by students admitted to various Russian medical institutions, accompanied by their parents.
The Russian medical institutions that these Indian students are headed to include Tver State Medical University, Smolensk State Medical University, Orenburg State Medical University, Volgograd State Medical University, Kazan State Medical University, Bashkir State Medical University, Perm State Medical University, and Mari State Medical University.
The gathering featured guidance from prominent speakers, including Ms. Elena Barman, Head of the Education Department at RCSC; Dr. S.K. Washim, Professor at Tver State Medical University; Dr. Dinesh Singla, President of the Indian Students Association at Orenburg Medical University, Russia; and Mr. Syed Imranuzzaman, Director of Ashiraj MBBS.
Offering her congratulations, Ms. Elena Burman wished the students a comfortable stay in Russia, academic success, and a glowing future in medicine. She also commended the parents for making a courageous and sensible decision regarding their children's career paths. Furthermore, she assured the Indian students of complete support, guidance, assistance, and cooperation from Ashiraj MBBS.
To help familiarize the parents with the destination, a film highlighting Russian-Indian friendship and cooperation was screened. Additionally, a Rajya Sabha TV video presentation covering the BRICS Summit held in Ufa, Russia, was showcased during the event.
A key highlight of the program was the presentation of the Badte Kadam Scholarship, a special educational award established in memory of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, which was given to the top 5 students.
Dr. Dinesh Singla offered a thorough overview of the essential steps for newcomers entering a medical university. He covered airport check-in processes, emigration formalities, luggage recommendations, and practical travel guidelines for arriving in Russia and navigating the country. Offering advice to ensure a seamless journey, he mentioned that Indian students would quickly feel at home upon reaching Russia.
Dr. S.K. Washim, Professor at Tver State Medical University, attended the event to address various questions from parents concerning fee payments, travel schedules, and examination timelines.
The students received complimentary bags featuring the Ashiraj MBBS logo, along with pen drives containing the complete textbook curriculum for all 6 courses of study.
Similar orientation programs have already been conducted in Kolkata and Ahmedabad, with upcoming sessions planned for Mumbai and Trivandrum very soon.
