The Federal State Budget
Educational Institution of Higher Education «Belgorod State Technological University
named after V.G. Shukhov»

On July 30, 2011the delegation from the Republic of Iraq visited Belgorod state technological university named after V.G. Shukhov. The distinguished guests met with the university chancellor and then took part in the session of the Academic Council of the university, with the participation of chancellors of other Belgorod universities: professor A. Turiyanski, head of Belgorod State Agricultural Academy, prof. I.B. Ignatova, the chancellor of Belgorod State Institute of Culture and Art.

On July 30, 2011, the Belgorodian land received an official delegation from the Republic of Iraq, which included: the Minister of Higher Education and scientific research of the Republic, Dr. Ali Mohammed Ali Al-Adeeb, cultural attache of the Embassy of Iraq in Russia, Dr. Tuaimah Muttair Hussein Al Murshedi, Assistant to the Minister of Higher Education Mr. Amer Hussein Abbood Al-Gburi, Assistant to the Minister of Higher Education Mundher Azouz Shakir Al-Jaafari

The program of French students’ stay, who came from the University of Strasbourg the Graduate School of Marketing has come to the end. During a month at Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov the students improved their Russian skills , got acquainted with the heroic past and the present of the Belgorod region.

French students taking a summer Russian language course at BSTU had an excursion trip to the Holy Trinity Holkovsky cave monastery as part of their cultural program. When familiarizing with the cave monastery the foreigners provide insight into the power of the spirit of Russian people, their unbending will and unswerving faith. Visiting the monastery, communication with the Father Superior, who told about the history of the monument of spiritual culture, has made an indelible impression on the visitors.

In the mid July Novogurovski cement factory in Tula region was put into operation. Delegation from Belgorod State Shukhov Technological University headed by professor V.S. Bogdanov, Director of the Institute of Equipment and Complexes, took part in the opening ceremony together with other 150 participants. The new factory meets all up-to-date requirements with the output as high as 2 million ton of cement a year

On July 21 a delegation of representatives from one of Europe's largest cement producers - JSC "Lafarge Cement" visited BSTU named after V.G. Shukhov on a business trip. Among the guests –was a Coordinator for Technological Cooperation of the French Embassy in Russia Mathieu Girard and head of sustainable construction and affordable housing Constantine Korotov. The purpose of the visit of cement specialists was the expansion of cooperation between the both parties.

the last match of the 2011 European Beach Handball Championships – the men’s final – was played in Umag, Croatia. In the final the Croatian favourites won the first set. The second set was very tight, as the Russians put more pressure on the hosting nation. Four seconds before the end, the Russians had the chance to equalise, being one point behind and one player up due to a suspension. But they did not manage to score, and the title went to the hosts Croatia.

On July 15 the students delegation from Serbia (the University of Nis) arrived at Belgorod State Shukhov Technological University. The purpose of their visit is internship practice in the companies in Belgorod. On the first day Serbian students had a tour of the university, during which they got acquainted with the achievements and material base of the university. At the weekend the students went on a sightseeing tour where they got an idea of the history and culture of the region.

This summer, the international students’ summer construction team called "Belogorie' includes foreign students, citizens of the countries in Africa, Asia, South America. Their total number is over thirty people.

Traditionally the representatives of Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov went to Serbia this summer. Our students and 2 representatives from BSTU international centre visited the town of Nis, and attended Beograd Summer Economic School. The students and staff members got the certificates of completion from Beograd Summer Economic School.