TSPU is proud of its Mongolia  educational programmes. Currently TSPU has the following programmes with Mongolian universities:

• Mongolian State University (joint research in Methods of Physics teaching and Russian as a foreign language teaching, the development of double diplomas on degree programmes «Russian and Literature» and «Business Management»);
• Mongolian State University of Agriculture (academic exchanges of faculty members, joint research in Methods of Physics teaching, practicum of TSPU students in Mongolia);
• Mongolian State University of Education (academic exchanges, joint research);
• State Institute of Border Police (academic exchanges, courses on professional development, research in Pedagogy and Psychology)
• Branch of the National University of Mongolia in Orkhon province

The strategy of globalization of Russian education is efficiently realized at the Laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education at the Faculty of Psychology, Public Relations and Advertising. The head of this project is associate professor Akhmentova Ludmila Vladimirovna. Under conditions of development and integration of international cooperation between Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) and Orkhon Branch of Mongolian State University work in students inter-groups is implemented. Experience of work in students inter-groups allows to form under conditions of growing migration stream new elements of culture of social interaction, put professional potential of future specialists – teachers and psychologists.

The group of Russian and Mongolian students during lessons. Active participants of the lessons of Akhmetova L.V.: Yudina D., Yurkova E., Popryadukhina G., Batsengel Khashbat.

The group of Russian and Mongolian students during lessons. Active participants of the lessons under the direction of Akhmetova L.V.: Yudina D., Yurkova E., Popryadukhina G., Batsengel Khashbat.

At the lesson. Through active studying of Russian folk work social-psychological adaptation of Mongolian students to Russian-language environment is realized.

On June, 25th 2010 “Day of Mongolia” was celebrated summer children's campus “Volna” (wave) with participation of Mongolian students of the Laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education TSPU Bolhuu Nomin Ardaner, Zorig Huulaahan, Batscengal Hashbat, Butdalai Lhagvajav on the initiative of Muzhipovoj Olga Vladimirovna, the methodologist of the Tomsk city youth organization “Ulej”(hive).

Right away the boys began to test visitors "power": offered as tests some games of chess - the knowledge of languages was not an issue, the kids understood each other at first onset, “on the draw”, with mutual sympathy and trust. Afterwards the Mongolian visitors told children about their country and customs, showed the film about the life in the Mongolian steppes and sang songs followed by enthusiastic children's applause.

It was a remarkable summer day - day of friendship, sincerity and pleasure. It was so great together - for people of different cultural background, it was desirable to sing and fly as a bird - without barrier!

Our Mongolian Alumni Say:

Byambasuren Lkhundev (in the photo first on the right), Purevdulam Davaanyam (in the photo first on the left, students of the preparatory courses on the Russian language.

In 2008-2009 we studied in the city of Tomsk, at TSPU. We came to Tomsk from Mongolia to study the Russian language. Tomsk is a student city. This city is s Siberian scientific center. We thought so, that’s why we chose this city. We chose TSPU because at this university you could acquire a profession of the Russian language teacher.

Tomsk is a beautiful city, calm, green and white. Tomsk winter surprised us very much. We have never seen so much snow before. In the street the depth of snow is as a half of me. In this city there are a lot of beautiful buildings. Tomsk State Pedagogical University is also beautiful and we liked it very much. We are thankful to our teachers – Ludmila Anatoljevna and Nadezhda Nikolaevna, who taught us the Russian language.

In Tomsk we studied not only the Russian language. We participated in scientific life, took part in International scientific-practical conference at TSPU and All-Russian Review of scientific and creative works of foreign students and post-graduates of Polytechnic university. There we met the Chairman of the Association of foreign students of Russia – Gabriel Anisent Kochofa and our works were rewarded with diplomas as the best ones. We want to thank our scientific adviser, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Akhmetova Ludmila Vladimirovna, who contributed to our success attracting us to active student work. This year during our study at TSPU we obtained a lot of knowledge, acquired new life experience. Next year we will obligatory return to Tomsk and will continue our studying.

 Enkhbaatar Munkh-Od,  student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language

My name is Munkh-Od. My Russian name is Artem. I am 18 years old. I came to Tomsk to study. Before I lived in Mongolia and now I live in Tomsk dormitory. It is very gaily here. I study at the preparatory courses, study the Russian language and psychology. In free time I visit library. There I read books and work on computer. I like Tomsk very much because there are a lot of universities here. Also I like Lagerny Sad (Garden), Quay etc. I have a lot of friends in Tomsk. They always help me. They are very kind and cheerful. Next year I will study at TUSUR. I am very glad that I will enter TUSUR.

See you in Tomsk!

 Moltsog Byambanaran, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language

My name is Byambanaran. I am 18 years old. I came from Mongolia to Tomsk in October, 2008. After graduating school I chose Tomsk to study at University. During 2008-2009 academic year I studied at Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses where I studied the Russian language. Additionally I studied together with the students of TSPU at International laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. These lessons helped me to get acquainted with Russian students better, to understand peculiarities of life in another country. It was very interesting. I presented my papers at the conferences with my new friends - Russian and foreign students. I told them about culture of Mongolia. Now I have a lot of Russian friends, they are very clever and always help me. I wan to continue my study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University.

Enkhbat Khash-Erdene, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language

My name is Khash-Erdene. I am 17 years old. I always liked the Russian language and when I knew that I could go to Russia to study the Russian language I was very glad. And now I study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses. Life in Russia is very interesting for me. Tomsk is a student city. Especially life at the dormitory is gaily and interesting. I got acquainted with a lot of Russian students. My Russian friends always help me, we permanently communicate Russian. Now my language becomes much better. Also I studied at the student laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. It helped me to get used quickly and to participate together with Russian students in scientific life. I presented my papers twice and worried very much but everything was great. Next year I will come to Tomsk again.

The Office along with the TSPU Polish Center promotes the Polish language and Polish culture at the University and coordinates exchange programmes for students, postgraduates and faculty members with Wroclaw University.

Exchange programmes are realized under the Agreement of cooperation between TSPU and Wroclaw University. Successful applicants are nominated in accordance with the recommendations from the Deans’ Offices. The periods of the exchange programmes vary from 1 month up to 1 semester. The Polish University offers a scholarship which includes accommodation, meals and tuition fees. Participants of the programme have an opportunity to take preliminary Polish classes at the TSPU Polish Center.

 

The representative Office of Hiroshima University at TSPU was opened during the visit of the delegation from this University in September 2006 in accordance of the Agreement about cooperation of 12th September 2005. The main tasks of the office include informing students, professors and faculty members of TSPU and all Tomsk universities about Hiroshima University and its educational programmes. The Office offers   methodical and informative support for Japanese classes at TSPU. In the representative Office students can also get information about Japanese culture and arts. The address of the Office: Tomsk, prospect Komsomolsky 75, office 238.

Rector V.V. Obukhov and Vice-Rector of Hiroshima University Ninomiya open the Representative Office

The representative Office of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) of the Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific has been working in TSPU since September 2005 in the Bibliographic information Center (TSPU, building 1, room 238). The office offers various books, journals and other materials which were presented by our partner - the UNITAR Office in Hiroshima and also journal “Nipponia” which is kindly provided by the Japanese Embassy in Moscow.

Photo: Rector V.V.Obukhov and Director of Hiroshima UNITAR Office N.Azimi

The main goal of the office is to inform professors, teachers and students of TSPU about the UNITAR activities and first of all those of the Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific.

In addition to the paper materials, visitors of the UNITAR representative office have an opportunity for the internet access and check the latest information from the UNITAR site at www.unitar.org/hiroshima . On this site there is detailed information about the current issues, planned seminars and other past activities held by the UNITAR. Besides visitors can obtain some latest information about UNIAR current programmes: Programme for information society, Environmental programme, Programme of Multilanguage diplomacy and others among them. Starting March 2007 the Russian version of the UNITAR site is also available. Translation of the site was done by the International Office, TSPU. After visit to the UNITAR representative office, people are offered to answer some questions for the further improvement of the work of the office.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) www.unitar.org was established in 1965 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the Organization through appropriate training and research. Its headquarters is situated in Switzerland. UNITAR is governed by a Board of Trustees and is headed by an Executive Director. The Institute is supported by voluntary contributions from governments, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, and other non-governmental sources.

UNITAR has the following functions: to conduct training programmes in multilateral diplomacy and international cooperation for diplomats accredited to the United Nations and national officials involved in work related to United Nations activities; to carry out a wide range of training programmes in the field of social and economic development; to carry out result-oriented research, in particular, research on and for training and to develop pedagogical materials including distance learning training packages, work books, as well as software and video training packs; to establish and strengthen cooperation with other inter-governmental organizations, faculties and academic institutions, in particular for the development of research on and for training.

The mandate of UNITAR is to enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations in achieving the major objectives of the Organization through appropriate training and research, in particular in the fields of maintenance of peace and security and the promotion of economic and social development. UNITAR carries out training programmes mainly for government officials, scholars and representatives of civil society from developing countries.

Since its restructuring and renewal in the early 1990s UNITAR has seen a rapid expansion of both the number of its programmes (from roughly 40 in 1991 to 150 in 2003) and participants (from roughly 2,000 in 1991 to nearly 10000 in 2004). The Institute has maintained a steady and progressive development policy and in August 1996 opened its New York Office to conduct training programmes for delegates working at the United Nations Headquarters. The UNITAR Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific was established in July 2003. The Asia-Pacific region comprises some 50 countries representing over 60 per cent (3.5 billion people) of the world population. The importance of this region, its vitality and its influence in the world – in political, economic, cultural and social fields – is fully recognized by UNITAR. Capacity building is a key factor in the future developments of Asia-Pacific and a regional UNITAR Office devoted to training and research has therefore a natural "raison d’etre".

Since the creation of UNITAR in 1965, the share of the Asia-Pacific region in terms of the programmes provided by the Institute (number of persons by country benefiting from UNITAR's training) is roughly at about 15 per cent . It is expected that through the opening of a regional office in Hiroshima, UNITAR will increase and intensify its capacity-building activities in this region exponentially, so as to strike a balance with the region’s population and its potential. Additionally, it is important that UNITAR’s training programmes be tailored according to the needs and realities of each region and the Institute’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region will surely improve its own capabilities, allowing for training activities that are more effective since they will be coordinated and harmonized from within the region.

Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific

The objective of the Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific (HOAP) is to fulfill the mandate of UNITAR in the region through training activities based on the priorities and needs of the countries thereof.

During the first three years of operations, HOAP has established a specific approach and methodology in addressing its priority areas, namely Management and Conservation of World Heritage Sites, Sea and Human Security, Biodiversity, International Economics and Finance and Post-Conflict Reconstruction. Throughout, cross-cutting themes, such as principles and methodologies of training, the role of information technology and distance learning have been explored and emphasized.

To the extent possible, UNITAR's training is not limited to single events, but developed as multi-year, national and/or regional training series. In other words "training for trainers"” and focus on "training methodologies" has become an inherent part of the overall strategy of HOAP. Training modules/guidelines that could be adapted and applied by national/regional trainers, such as training units or departments within national ministries, national/regional think tanks, universities and other international and regional organizations, will have precedence. HOAP will also seek to provide assistance/guidance to the second-layer training (conducted by UNITAR trainees) in the region.

Photo: Vice-rector V.Y.Epp with Director of Hiroshima UNITAR Office .N. Azimi

Alexandra A. Kim, professor at Tomsk State Pedagogical University (second on the right)

In late 90s more foreigners began to visit our city which used to be close in Soviet times. One of the first international guests in TSPU was professor Edward Vajda from the Western Washington University He was interested in the mysterious Ket language. Professor Vajda impressed all our students and faculty members with his interesting lectures in linguistics and also with his fluent Russian. This visit was the beginning of our long-term cooperation. Professor Vajda told us about the Fulbright Program. It was that program on which he participated to come to Russia. EdwardTomskscholarstoapplyforFulbrightgrants. It sounded tempting, as I wanted to see American universities and surely to know how indigenous languages are protected in the USA. That is why having completed my doctoral thesis I applied for a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Grant Professor Vajda supported my project and invited me to Bellingham, WA where his university is located. I was lucky to receive this grant for my research from March 2001 through October 2001.

During my stay at the department of modern and classical languagesI attended lectures and collected material about life in the Indian reservation not far from Bellingham. Fulbright Program supported my scientific trip to Indiana University, Bloomington , where I was invited by the scholars of Finno-Ugric languages. In Bloomington as well as in Bellingham I delivered lectures about Siberian aboriginals, their languages and cultures.

During my Fulbright Program I was able to attend the conference ofthe Society for the Study of the Indigenous Languages of the Americas. I have been a member of this association since 1998. During this conference I met colleagues from University of Alaska and I was invited to Fairbanks and give lectures about Siberia.My contacts with US colleagues grew into cooperation and friendship.

In 2006 I was lucky to be involved into the Fulbright Program when University of Alaska invited me to participate in the academic trip with US professors to the Russian Far East

Olga S. Potanina, Department of Indigenous Languages of Siberia

In 2003-2004 as a Fulbright fellow I visited the University of New Mexico (USA) and conducted research at the Department of Linguistics. This was a great opportunity for me to gain expertise in modern linguistic theories and methodologies. I audited courses on Grammaticalization, Morphology, Field Work Methods and was able to apply new approaches in my research work. In my dissertation I discussed the nominalization strategies in Eastern Khanty and described the rise of modern nominalizers out of earlier lexical units at a grammaticalization theory perspective. I read a lot of new books written by modern American linguists which greatly enhanced the theoretical background of my dissertation. My participation in the Field Work Methods class also implied my active engagement in documentation of the Navajo language. This was a valuable experience for me and I learned how to collect and analyze new data. In my dissertation all the Khanty examples were transcribed and glossed according to the international standards of language documentation.

In general my Fulbright scholarship period was fruitful and beneficial both personally and academically.

Pavel Y. Glazunov, assistant teacher at the Department of English Philology, Tomsk State Pedagogical University.

Trained as a specialist in Linguistics, indigenous peoples' languages particularly , I have always felt a great affinity for the way of studying and describing Native Americans' and other indigenous peoples' languages in the United States of America. And I am really happy to be a visiting researcher at the University of Oregon. Thanks to the Institute of International Education and Fulbright Faculty Development Program, Russia! UO is very famous for its Department of Linguistics. All our professors are big specialists in their field of study, and they are very nice people, too. My academic advisor is Dr. Scott DeLancey, I'm really happy I have met him! I like the classes, I like the subjects of studying very much. The Library here is the best one I've ever seen. And I love the city of Eugene very much. The people here are very friendly and kind. I really appreciate this splendid opportunity to research. I believe my students in Russia will be happy to get the knowledge I get here. I hope to learn more about American people and their culture. And the best way to do it is to go here, to the US!

If prospective Fulbrighters have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me

The Fulbright Program (www.fulbright.ru www.fulbright.org www.fulbrightonline.org) was established in 1946 by the U.S. government. The Program was named after United States Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas who sponsored the original U.S. legislation proposing the exchanges. The purpose of the Program is to enable the government of the United States to promote mutual understanding among the people of the United States and the rest of the world. In Russian the program was launched in 1973 when six Soviet and six American scholars received grants for their research and to deliver lectures. It was the beginning of the steady mutual academic cooperation. Fulbright Program has continuously been operating in Russia since then. At present the Fulbright Program in Russia offers ten different programs. The Russian Fulbright community counts more than one thousand scholars, students, postgraduates and faculty members. TSPU Fulbrighters are proud to be a part of this community.

Fulbright Programs are for Russian graduate students, students working at their theses, scholars, faculty members/teachers, librarians, museum and archive personnel and people working international offices. Fulbright Program offers grants for study, research, delivering lectures, practicum in any U.S. university, library or archive. Grants are provided after the open competition in all fields of study. Grants are available to RF citizens permanently living in Russia. All candidates should possess a university degree or/and scientific degree. A good command of English is required.

At present the following Fulbright Programs are available for Russian citizens:

• Fulbright Graduate Students Program:
  • Visiting Graduate Student Program
  • Fulbright Faculty Development Program
  • International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students
  • Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
• Fulbright Scholar Programs:
  • Scholar-in-Residence Program
  • Fulbright Visiting Scholar Grant
  • Fulbright-Kennan Program
• Fulbright Grant for Russian International Education Administrators
• The Humphrey Fellowship Program
• Fulbright Summer School in the Humanities

Detailed description of all programs with requirements and deadlines are to be found on the website of the Fulbright Program. Information is also available in the TSPU International Office: Tomsk, pr. Komsomolsky, 75, office 204-ULK, tel. (3822)

TSPU Fulbrighters are happy to assist all prospective candidates with their applications.

TSPU welcomes American scholars and students who would like to participate in the Fulbright Program. Should you decide to our University, don not hesitate to contact our International Office at infocent@tspu.ru

Mikhailov Mikhail, students of the Institute of Culture (on exchange programme in Wroclaw University, Poland)

My pregraduation practicum was at Wroclaw University at Slavic studies institute. The practical part consisted of delivering lectures for Polish students – experts in the Russian language and literature. I had a great opportunity to use materials from university library for my diploma thesis.

Another interesting fact is that the topic of my thesis is “Modern cultural relations between Russia and Europe”. In my opinion such practicum was an indispensable component for successful diploma paper. It’s extremely hard to claim anything about Europeans when you are in Siberia. I also communicated not just with the Polish, but also with young people from America, Africa, Asia and other European countries. That was extremely beneficial for me.

Andrey Y. Filtchenko, head of the Department of Indigenous Languages (exchange programme in Vienna University of Technology, Austria) 

I have heard about the Erasmus Mundus program sometime before our university’s International Information Center promoted it at TSPU.

However, until this year, the program did not include Russia in its scope. So when the TSPU International Information Center announced last autumn that from 2009 Russian students and faculty can participate in this academic cooperation framework, I was immediately interested. At the Faculty of Foreign Languages of TSPU I am involved in research and teaching of linguistics, foreign languages, international history and culture. As such, I am, of course, extremely interested in any opportunity to extend my professional experience, especially through academic visits to leading European universities. I started with learning more on the internet about the program and the European host-universities. I have learned a lot about Vienna University of Technology and the University of Vienna, about the Foreign Languages and Linguistics programs, about their exciting history and innovative education experience. The TSPU Foreign Language Faculty is actively developing an improved educational policy, high quality research and education programs using the best international education practices. I was able to make an informed decision that for me, as a member of this faculty, participation in the Erasmus Mundus program would serve as an excellent opportunity to learn about the state-of-the-art in a number of disciplines from the Austrian colleagues, to get a first-hand experience in how some of the Europe’s best universities operate. Basically, there is a lot in common: we study foreign languages, linguistics, translation studies, teaching methods… Also, there are issues that are universal for any teacher, faculty, university – how to design and deliver an interesting class? how to develop an effective student oriented curriculum? how to plan and implement an efficient modern education policy? how to administer and (importantly) fund high quality research and education projects? These and other questions interest any teacher, especially in a teacher training institutional context. So for me, there was really no debate whether to try and participate. If anything, it is an unforgettable life experience – a few months at one of Europe’s most exciting places! It should also be considered, that for any program, Erasmus Mundus including, it is important to see that there is response and demand, otherwise, if the interest to academic collaboration in a certain region is low, the program management has to either revise the type of the program or change the target region. I am absolutely positive that Tomsk, and particularly TSPU has to be an active participant and should further develop international collaboration within the Erasmus Mundus and other such programs, because the prospects are truly limitless. During the last few months in Vienna I have learned a lot, enriched my experience, attended a variety of lectures and seminars of Austrian colleagues where I saw how the content of the classes is planned and delivered, what teaching methods are used, how the research and education processes are administered. I had an opportunity to communicate to students and faculty, work at the library and the university resource center. Finally, it is important for any researcher and teacher to develop and constantly extend a network of professional and personal contacts, share information, update knowledge, generate ideas and discuss problems (which turn out to be very common). Programs like Erasmus Mundus are a perfect instrument for this.

Diana Shendrikova, student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages (on exchange programme in Hiroshima University, Japan)

Last academic year I spent in Japan where I studied at Hiroshima University, which is one of the three best universities of Japan. It was unforgettable year: I met a lot of outstanding persons, visited interesting places and sights, knew a lot of new information, improved my language knowledge and realized my dream – saw sakura blossoming! All this becomes possible because our University already for many years has been closely cooperating to Hiroshima University in different fields of science.

I knew that it was possibile to make a trip when I studied at the second course but at that moment I did not have the certificate on passing international exam in the English language, TOEFL, which was necessary for participating in this programme. I didn't give up my dream and took the exam and applied for the scholarship the next year. During the whole application period the staff of our International office supported me and gave advice.They helped me to answer all questions and finally due to their help I received the grant.

Students of Hiroshima University  have their meals mainly in student dining-rooms which are conveniently  located close to university libraries. In the library I used to spend a lot of time after lectures: I talked with friends and prepared for my classes. I chose the classes myself, those I was interested in. I took  a lot of language classes, crosscultural studies, human rights and Japanese culture and education. During spring break, I travelled around Japan. I visited old cities Kioto, Nara and modern cities Osaka and Tokyo. All of them were beautiful in a way. I travelled alone so that I might better take my bearings and improve my Japanese. Everywhere I met nice and helpful people.

I will always remember this year in Japan.

Elvira Andreeva, student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, (on exchange programme in Technical University Dresden, Germany) 

I learnt about the Erasmus Mundus programme from one of my teachers and I am thankful to her for that information. As I learnt foreign languages and I plan to apply my language skills, I believe that it’s utterly important to stay for a while in the countries of the studied languages. This experience helps to develop professional skills and competence. That’s why I decided to participate in Erasmus Mundus programme. The application procedure turned out to be not so complicated as I had expected. Besides, the grant covers all expenses, including tuition, transportation, accommodation, insurance… For me as a student, it is very important. 

Staying here I received precious experience. First, every day I had to speak German not only attending classes but also in every day life. Second, I had a lot of opportunities to learn culture, do sightseeing, visiting other German and European cities. I mad friends with other international students who also came to Germany to study, so I had an opportunity to learn other cultures, enlarging my scope. That all was very important for my future profession of interpreter and translator.

Denis Kapelushnik, student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, (on exchange programme in La Sapeinza UNiversity, Rome, Italy)

Once when, I was passing by a newsboard in our university and saw a flyer "Who wants to study in Europe, please come in our international office" (actually, it wasn't so, but it sounds really good,yeah?). I came to this office, received all necessary information and started to work on my future studying in Rome!!!!

I sent there an e-mail, since that moment the unbelievable time had begun.

You ask me what advantages I get from my study in Italy? I learn so much, many interesting subjects (don't laugh at me) meet new professors, learn new languages. Maybe the most important aspect that European system of education is a little bit different from Russian, and I can work within both these systems, and that's why I can get more advantages.

Aleksey Krapivin, student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, (on exchange programme in Technical University Dresden, Germany) 

About Erasmus Mundus Programme I learnt from my friends from Germany and was very surprised that our University took part in this project. I immediately submitted an application and began to prepare documents for the scholarship. International Information Center of TSPU rendered me great support. All the difficulties connected with application were shortly decided. Technical University of Dresden is considered to be one of the best universities of Germany and Alma Mater of many famous scientists of Germany and Europe. At Technical University of Dresden I studied intercultural Germanic studies at the Institute of Germanic studies and translation studies at the Institute of Slavic studies. Lectures and seminars are conducted by famous professors. During lessons the students work together. I would like to mention the absolute absence of bounds between German and foreign students. All the tasks in class are performed jointly. Lots of time students stay at home or library performing tasks individually. Any time students could reach professors through the Internet and receive consultation. Very often lectures are delivered by professors from other European universities. The University has all necessary conditions for successful mastering foreign language and main subject. Every student has an opportunity to study foreign language in tandem with a native speaker of the language. The library has all necessary literature therefore there are no difficulties during study. Great attention is paid to spare time activities. Students organize different cultural and sports activities. My study at Dresden was one year. During this period I received international certificates with grades for 8 subjects which prove studied subjects. I cannot help admiring beauty of Dresden where one third of population is students. I am sure that Erasmus Mundus Programme is a great opportunity to study at one of European Universities, to acquire necessary knowledge on your specialty, to get acquainted with another culture and to receive a sea of unforgettable impressions.

Olga S. Potanina, associate professor of the Department of Indigenous Languages (exchange programme in Vienna University of Technology, Austria) 

The Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window (EM ECW) is the programme aimed at establishing cooperation between European universities and foreign academic institutions. At Tomsk State Pedagogical University the cooperation between a sending institution and a host European university is successfully guided by the coordinators of the International Office who initially provided full information concerning the EM ECW programme and opportunities it offers, distributed the information among deans, teachers, students and researchers and in some cases personally contacted prospective participants at the university. I too received the information about the programme from the coordinators of the International Office who also supplied all the necessary application forms and materials.

In my case I was lucky to fall under two individual mobility programmes at the same time: as postdoctoral student and academic staff. This not only made me eligible and qualified to apply but also shaped nicely the principle objective and the goals of my participation in the EM ECW programme.

Now I am a visiting postdoctoral student at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), Austria. The opportunities the programme offered for me at TU Wien contribute to my academic career (I do research work at the host university and work on a study guide for students in academic communication) and to my professional advancement (I attend courses, gain expertise in methodology of teaching, and share my experience at the host university). I find it all very beneficial for me. For a long period of time Tomsk universities as many other regional universities remained off-networked with leading researchers and institutions teaching academic and technical communication skills and new methods in teaching English as a foreign language. Vienna University of Technology offers a big number of courses on presentation skills, academic writing, technical communication, writing and reviewing of scientific papers which I find very useful as their implementation at Tomsk universities will definitely promote international standards of education and improvement of quality. As an EM ECW fellow I actively participate in classroom discussions and share my experience with students and teachers at TU Wien: gave a talk on presentation skills and the other one on methodology of teaching English at Tomsk universities.

I think it is very important that now the exchange programme EM ECW helps us to enhance the educational and cultural links with European universities. I believe my participation in this programme will greatly contribute to the curriculum development at the sending institution and new courses design or the update of the existing ones.

Kolesnikova Maria and Sosedova Margarita, students of of the Physics and Mathematics Facuty, (on exchange programme in Wroclaw University, Poland)

For the first time we knew about student exchange programme with Wroclaw University from our friend Snegirev Timofey. We became interested in this programme and decided to submit our applications if we received an opportunity to study abroad. We suppose that experience of studying abroad is very important for a student.

Firstly, it is very interesting to go to another country, to get acquainted with foreign people, to speak their language. 

Secondly, it is study at the university with another system of education and study of subjects using foreign language. One gets an opportunity to weigh its abilities and to know a lot of new and interesting things. Study abroad stimulated us for further work.

Communicating with students of Wroclaw university we knew a lot of amazing things about Polish culture and stereotypes that they had about us. We are very glad that we came there and that there are such programmes because it is very fascinating and informative. It is always interesting to know how live and receive education people with other traditions and customs, to tell about yourself and your culture, to acquire a lot of foreign friends.

Timofey Snegerev, student of the Physics and Mathematics Faculty (on exchange programme in Wroclaw University, Poland)

Information about possibility to go to study at Wroclaw university I received from our Vice-Rector on International Affairs Epp Vladimir Yakovlevich. I agreed immediately because it was something new, unexplored, an opportunity to communicate not simple with other people but with people speaking foreign language and with other mentality. I wanted to learn it from within. Certainly one of the requirements was knowledge of the Polish language but I improved the situation enrolling to the courses of the Polish language which were offered at our University. For students such an event is especially important as receiving new knowledge during students time is very influential and impressions are very deep. There is no doubt that positive experience which I have acquired is difficult to overestimate. The only thing I want to emphasize that everywhere live people like us.

Yunona Shcherbina, student of the Foreign Languages Department (on exchange programme in Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan)

In autumn 2007 I came to the International Affairs Team to know about the exchange programs with the Japanese universities – Ochanomizu University (Tokyo) and Hiroshima University. According to these programs the 2-4 year students with a high level of English or Japanese language can get a scholarship in one of the Japanese universities for 6 to 12 months. The differences between the universities are in the dead-line for the applications and the location in Japan. I was lucky enough to get a scholarship in Ochanomizu University which is situated in the capital of Japan and is among its best universities.

The journey to Japan helped me not only in polishing my Japanese but also in improving my English and German. I had a free choice of subjects in the university and I composed my schedule in order to have spare time after classes to try such types of Japanese art as tea ceremony, calligraphy and kimono. Moreover I could travel through Japan and enjoy the bright autumn in Nikko, the Golden temple in Kyoto and the warm ocean and sun on the Okinawa islands. The study in Ochanomizu University helped me in my cultural development as I met people from the totally different cultures and countries. In addition this journey determined my future which would be certainly connected with Japan and its culture. I hope to have another chance to study in one of the main Japanese universities.

John Quiroga, post-graduate student on theoretical physics, Columbia.

For the first time I came to Tomsk for a post-graduate degree at TSPU in 2001 under supervision of Prof. S.D. Odintsov. I completed the post-graduate study in 2004 on the specialty “Theoretical Physics” at the Department of Mathematical Analysis.

My study at Tomsk was very interesting as I found here not only highly qualified teachers and scientists, who were ready to help me but also I met a lot of good friends. Now I teach in my home country, at State University of Pereira, Columbia. I had worked here before I entered the post-graduate study in Tomsk. Along with teaching I research a lot. I cooperate actively with Professors S.D. Odintsov and P.M. Lavrov. Also I communicate closely with TSPU. I’d like to say that it is very pleasant for me to come to Tomsk as I have a lot of friends here. Especially pleasant for me that everybody remembers me here and all the staff of the Chairs of Physical and Mathematical Faculty, Rector V.V. Obukhov, Vice-Rectors of TSPU always welcomes me. They still perceive me as a member of the Chair of Mathematical Analysis. Because of this I often miss Tomsk and I would like to visit TSPU more often. I would like to thank for kindness and continuous support the Rector of TSPU V.V. Obukhov, Professors S.D. Odintsov, P.M. Lavrov, I.L. Bukhbinder, K.E. Osetrin and all the faculty of Physical and Mathematical Faculty.

Carey McGowan Kafatia, participant of Cultural Immersion Projects, USA

My family and friends all told me I was crazy for choosing to spend the winter in Russia, without even knowing the language. I was also starting to question my sanity when I stepped off the plane at 5am on a cold winter’s day in Tomsk, not even able to communicate to the person sitting next to me! That was the day that my life began to change. I went from a small town girl born and raised in the Mid West United States, to a world traveler in just a few days. I had decided to go to Tomsk to complete my practicum and graduate from Indiana University, while being supervised by Tomsk State Pedagogical University. I was able to teach 4th, 5th, and 10th form English at a Gymnasium in Tomsk, as well as speak to several classes at the University. I experienced so many new things in Tomsk. I made it my goal to never say no to an invitation. With that as in my head, I was able to go to concerts, museums, the village, skating rinks, movie theaters, churches, and so many other places! I met more people than I could have ever imagined, including an amazing host family that I still keep in contact with. When I arrived in Tomsk, I knew no Russian. By the end of my trip, I was able to communicate effectively with those around me in Russian. I came to Tomsk as a small town girl, but I left with a big world impact. The time that I spent in Tomsk is a time that I would trade for nothing. I loved every moment that I spent in Tomsk. Call me crazy, but my heart will always be in Tomsk!

Andre Schoen, participant of Erasmus Mundus Programme, Germany

First, I would love to tell you, why I chose Tomsk for my studies. I wanted to see what Russia is like. My favorite example is this: If you know New York you do not know nothing about the United States. For that I chose Tomsk and not Moscow, neither St. Petersburg. And I am not disappointed.

About the university I would love to say, that the little number of students in the classes enables the students to take part in the lessons. On the other hand this enables the teachers to get focused on the students themselves. As I can see, there are some teachers who really enjoy this situation and get focused on the students as the destination of their work and not so much the teaching material. But thereby the teachers transmit lots more of the contents of the teaching material but those who not get focused on the students. As a consequence of this attitude towards the students many lessons are really interesting and students can simply adapt what they are to learn.

As a student of Cultural sciences I am really enthusiastic about the widespread possibilities in Cultural Sciences. Religion, sculptures, theories, history, painting, anthropology etc. All that is part of the studies of Cultural Sciences. Out of the classroom the workers of the university really take care, also. Beside the studies Tomsk offers you lots of cultural possibilities and the nature is not far from wherever you are. All in all Tomsk was a good choice.

Katja Goehler, participant of Erasmus Mundus Programme, Germany

Why did I choose TSPU? I received the letter with the information about Programme Erasmus Mundus. I looked immediately at what university I could study. I opened Tomsk State Pedagogical University and thought: “Yes”. Firstly, pedagogical university, secondly, Tomsk is a small city in the heart of Siberia.

Now I am here for almost 4 months and I am a little bit sad as I have to leave soon.

At the lessons each time I understand more, my group-mates always support me, teachers help in word and deed and people in the streets are frank and sociable. I am glad that I could choose myself seminars and lectures unlike Russian students. They study in the groups, but as I study different subjects it is better for me that I could choose what I need and what interesting for me is. I live with the other students at the dormitory; it is very useful as I could easily meet Russian people. When I communicate people I could see that I understand more information and faster.

Ina Wingold, participant of Erasmus Mundus Programme, Germany

Tomsk is a beautiful and old city with a great number of students and a lot of possibilities to study. I came here in winter and winter in Tomsk means - 40 degrees, eyelashes covered by frost and possibilities to skate in the park. But don’t worry, summer also exists in Siberia.

I study at Pedagogical University because I want to be a teacher of primary school. At this University there is a lot of interesting variants of pedagogical and language education. Students study in small groups, it gives an opportunity to teach intensive and individual. I attend classes on mathematics, technology, the Russian language and drama course. Thanks to the teachers I managed to visit lessons in Russian primary school as I wanted to know how teachers conduct their lessons here and it was great experience for me.

Another interesting experience in Russia is to live at the dormitory. I quickly got acquainted with Russian students and Russian culture. I could tell that I managed to find real friends and they even taught me to cook traditional Russian dish – borsch. Of course the rules of the dormitory are different here, for example, it is closed from 1 a.m. till 6 a.m. but it also means safety of students. In summer the nights in Tomsk are so pleasant that you could walk with your friends. When study becomes intensive some rest is necessary and one could take a rest in many parks of the city, on the quay and just on the bank of the river Tom. I adore the river Tom because this river means for me not only peace but also motion and power. These qualities are very important to be steady and feel abroad at home. And this feeling of steadiness I wish to all foreign and Russian students during study at Pedagogical University.

Yours Ina Wingold from Germany

Sarah Fobbe, participant of Erasmus Mundus Programme, Germany

I arrived in Tomsk in February 2009 for one year – I can only recommend everyone to stay here as long as possible since this is a neat little city with beautiful architecture. Although the beginning was tough (the weather really cold and I hardly understood a single word in the lectures, the situation did improve and my understanding grew rapidly.

The offered lectures are interesting and cover a broad range (which is definitely more diverse than at home) and what I really like is our freedom to participate in all lectures no matter which faculty or which course you have been registered for in the first place. Most of the tutors/professors are very helpful and try to include us in discussions etc. - overall, the relationship between tutor and students is much closer here than at home due to very small classes (ca.10-20 people) Conferences are quite exhausting sometimes, but worth to participate in. What I had to get accustomed to (among other things) was the complicated way of “paying” my rent which involves consulting several offices at the beginning and just takes TIME! In general you have to be patient when it comes to administrative organization of any kind and «Терпение» will probably become one of the first words you’ll never forget – But you will always find someone to help you get through.

Life in the student’s hall is another issue…..the rooms are great and well equipped with a fridge, TV, microwave, heater (no complaints….except that we had very little kitchen stuff and dishes), just the feeling of being „observed“ by the facilities attendants every time you come and go was a fact I had to get used to. Of course they are nice ladies and won’t do you any harm – it’s just part of the “ruled life of a Russian student”.

Jana Schlecht, participant of Erasmus Mundus Programme, Germany

When I had submitted my documents to the Dean’s office of Dresden University with the request to become a trainee in Russia on the Programme Erasmus Mundus I was offered some cities to study at. I chose Tomsk because at this city there was a pedagogical university and the learning programme I was especially interested in. On the Internet I found information about TSPU, educational institution in Siberia with ancient history. It seemed to me just what I wanted. My candidature for trip abroad was approved and I received state scholarship.

Siberia. Only one this word makes me frozen; the pictures of snow-covered impassable forests with bears and wolves came to mind... It was a little bit terrified to go. But what I saw here was great! Beautiful city, a lot of youth, pleasant friendly atmosphere. It was nice and gaily. And almost 50 degrees of frost was not so terrible as it seemed.

We, the students-foreigners, were offered a number of lectures and practical lessons such as, for example, “History of Russian literature” or “History and Culture of the Peoples of Siberia”. It was immensely interesting to study. All this undoubtedly will be useful fro our future work. I would like to thank our teachers: Guzeeva A.V., Kollegov A.K., Malysheva L.G., Tarasyuk N.N. and many others (unfortunately it is impossible to mention all the names). Thank you very much for Your attention to us, Your work and efforts. We won’t forget you of course.

Byambasuren Lkhundev (in the photo first on the right), Purevdulam Davaanyam (in the photo first on the left, students of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia

In 2008-2009 we studied in the city of Tomsk, at TSPU. We came to Tomsk from Mongolia to study the Russian language. Tomsk is a student city. This city is s Siberian scientific center. We thought so, that’s why we chose this city. We chose TSPU because at this university you could acquire a profession of the Russian language teacher.

Tomsk is a beautiful city, calm, green and white. Tomsk winter surprised us very much. We have never seen so much snow before. In the street the depth of snow is as a half of me. In this city there are a lot of beautiful buildings. Tomsk State Pedagogical University is also beautiful and we liked it very much. We are thankful to our teachers – Ludmila Anatoljevna and Nadezhda Nikolaevna, who taught us the Russian language.

In Tomsk we studied not only the Russian language. We participated in scientific life, took part in International scientific-practical conference at TSPU and All-Russian Review of scientific and creative works of foreign students and post-graduates of Polytechnic university. There we met the Chairman of the Association of foreign students of Russia – Gabriel Anisent Kochofa and our works were rewarded with diplomas as the best ones. We want to thank our scientific adviser, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Akhmetova Ludmila Vladimirovna, who contributed to our success attracting us to active student work. This year during our study at TSPU we obtained a lot of knowledge, acquired new life experience. Next year we will obligatory return to Tomsk and will continue our studying.

Enkhbaatar Munkh-Od, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongoilia

My name is Munkh-Od. My Russian name is Artem. I am 18 years old. I came to Tomsk to study. Before I lived in Mongolia and now I live in Tomsk dormitory. It is very gaily here. I study at the preparatory courses, study the Russian language and psychology. In free time I visit library. There I read books and work on computer. I like Tomsk very much because there are a lot of universities here. Also I like Lagerny Sad (Garden), Quay etc. I have a lot of friends in Tomsk. They always help me. They are very kind and cheerful. Next year I will study at TUSUR. I am very glad that I will enter TUSUR.

See you in Tomsk!

Moltsog Byambanaran, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongoilia

My name is Byambanaran. I am 18 years old. I came from Mongolia to Tomsk in October, 2008. After graduating school I chose Tomsk to study at University. During 2008-2009 academic year I studied at Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses where I studied the Russian language. Additionally I studied together with the students of TSPU at International laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. These lessons helped me to get acquainted with Russian students better, to understand peculiarities of life in another country. It was very interesting. I presented my papers at the conferences with my new friends - Russian and foreign students. I told them about culture of Mongolia. Now I have a lot of Russian friends, they are very clever and always help me. I wan to continue my study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University.

Enkhbat Khash-Erdene, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia

My name is Khash-Erdene. I am 17 years old. I always liked the Russian language and when I knew that I could go to Russia to study the Russian language I was very glad. And now I study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses. Life in Russia is very interesting for me. Tomsk is a student city. Especially life at the dormitory is gaily and interesting. I got acquainted with a lot of Russian students. My Russian friends always help me, we permanently communicate Russian. Now my language becomes much better. Also I studied at the student laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. It helped me to get used quickly and to participate together with Russian students in scientific life. I presented my papers twice and worried very much but everything was great. Next year I will come to Tomsk again.

Enkhbaatar Tuvshin-Erdene, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia

I am E. Tuvshin-Erdene. I am 19 years old. I came from Mongolia to study. I live in Tomsk already for 8 months. I like Tomsk very much. It is very cozy and hospitable city. I like to walk round the city, look at the monuments, beautiful buildings, visit museums. I saw a lot of monuments and got acquainted with culture of Tomsk. In Tomsk there are a lot of interesting places: Lagerny Sad (Garden), Quay, Novosobornaya Square and University Roscha (Grove). Also I liked Drama Theatre. It was very beautiful there. I have a lot of friends in Tomsk. Also I spend much time together with Russian students at student laboratory. It is interesting there. When I come home I will tell everybody about Tomsk, Tomsk State Pedagogical University, laboratory, conferences and holidays, which were organized at TSPU, teachers who studied us the Russian language and helped us to adapt to new life psychologically

Mongolian students –students of the preparatory courses of the Russian language

Photo: students preparing for the lesson at the computer class.

 

Students from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

In the photo: Ann Harrington with students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages

In the photo: Mark Howard, conducting a lesson for students of Siberian Lyceum

Russian Language Preparatory Course

The Russian Preparatory Course (two semesters) is aimed at learning Russian for further enrollment as a full-time student at TSPU.

The tuition fee for two semesters is around 35 000 roubles (subject to change).

The course starts on September 1^st.

Accommodation: usually students live in students halls of residence in double rooms or rooms for 3 people. Shower facilities are shared with all students on the floor. In the academic year 2010/2011 places for students of the Russian preparatory course are limited. Students are encouraged to look for private accommodation. Private accommodation starts from 8000 roubles a month.

Living expenses (food and city transportation) are about 5000 roubles a month.

Medical Insurance: medical insurance is obligatory for everyone and costs around 300  roubles a month (subject to change).

Visa and visa fees: Russian visa fees depend on your citizenship. Please contact the nearest Russian diplomatic mission for further information. Once you get your visa to study at TSPU, which is usually valid for 3 month and one entry, you should maintain your student status. After 3 months of your stay the visa will be extended for one year for multiple entries. Beginning 29th January 2010 the fee for visa extension is 1000 roubles. Further visas are extended every year. Russian student visas are valid for the inviting university. Should you decide to change the university, you have to leave the Russian Federation to apply for a new visa.

Employment: employment is not allowed unless it is “on campus” part-time job, e.g. laboratory assistant.

Application procedure:

1. print out and fill out the application form , scan it preferably as a PDF file and send back via email. The original should be brought in person for enrollment.
2. attach a scanned copy (in colour) of your certificate of secondary education. If the certificate is not in Russian or English a translation should be attached.
3. fill out the application for the official invitation and send it back to us along with well-readable scanned page of the passport (identification page and amendments or extension pages, if applicable)
4. your CV (curriculum vitae or resume). Here is an example
5. some nationals are requested to pay the full one-year tuition fee prior arrival in the Russian Federation. No inviation will be issued until the full payment has been received. In the event of such payment, applicants are required to fill in additional agreements: in English and/or Russian. They should be scanned and emailed. The originals should be brought in person for enrollment.

Application deadline: 10^th June

IMPORTANT: All scanned copies should be in colour, good quality and preferably as a PDF. file (jpg. files are also acceptable but not preferable) in order to be processed. Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Presentaion of false or forged documents and information at any stage of application or study will result in immediate exclusion from the programme. No paid or prepaid tuition or/and administrative fees are returned. This also usually results in permanent deportation.

Please be advised that international applicants with a good command of Russian who would like to be enrolled as full time students for a degree programme should also bring a certificate of secondary education recognition issued by the Russian Ministry of Education. Students without this certificate should bring their national certificates of education (with attachment) which is legalized in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country and in the Russian Diplomatic Mission in your country and also two copies of the certified translation into Russian of the certificate of secondary education (with attachment). Please note that all stamps and seals should be also translated. The fee for the certificate of recognition is approximately 3000 roubles (subject to change)

The same rules also apply Russian preparatory course graduates in the event they will study further as full-time students for a degree programme.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact TSPU International Office Team

Our international alumni of the Russian preparatory course say

Byambasuren Lkhundev (in the photo first on the right), Purevdulam Davaanyam (in the photo first on the left, students of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia: In 2008-2009 we studied in the city of Tomsk, at TSPU. We came to Tomsk from Mongolia to study the Russian language. Tomsk is a student city. This city is s Siberian scientific center. We thought so, that’s why we chose this city. We chose TSPU because at this university you could acquire a profession of the Russian language teacher. Tomsk is a beautiful city, calm, green and white. Tomsk winter surprised us very much. We have never seen so much snow before. In the street the depth of snow is as a half of me. In this city there are a lot of beautiful buildings. Tomsk State Pedagogical University is also beautiful and we liked it very much. We are thankful to our teachers – Ludmila Anatoljevna and Nadezhda Nikolaevna, who taught us the Russian language.

Enkhbaatar Munkh-Od, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongoilia: My name is Munkh-Od. My Russian name is Artem. I am 18 years old. I came to Tomsk to study. Before I lived in Mongolia and now I live in Tomsk dormitory. It is very gaily here. I study at the preparatory courses, study the Russian language and psychology. In free time I visit library. There I read books and work on computer. I like Tomsk very much because there are a lot of universities here. Also I like Lagerny Sad (Garden), Quay etc. I have a lot of friends in Tomsk. They always help me. They are very kind and cheerful. Next year I will study at TUSUR. I am very glad that I will enter TUSUR. See you in Tomsk!

Moltsog Byambanaran, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongoilia: My name is Byambanaran. I am 18 years old. I came from Mongolia to Tomsk in October, 2008. After graduating school I chose Tomsk to study at University. During 2008-2009 academic year I studied at Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses where I studied the Russian language. Additionally I studied together with the students of TSPU at International laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. These lessons helped me to get acquainted with Russian students better, to understand peculiarities of life in another country. It was very interesting. I presented my papers at the conferences with my new friends - Russian and foreign students. I told them about culture of Mongolia. Now I have a lot of Russian friends, they are very clever and always help me. I wan to continue my study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University.

Enkhbat Khash-Erdene, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia: My name is Khash Erdene. I am 17 years old. I always liked the Russian language and when I knew that I could go to Russia to study the Russian language I was very glad. And now I study at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, at the preparatory courses. Life in Russia is very interesting for me. Tomsk is a student city. Especially life at the dormitory is gaily and interesting. I got acquainted with a lot of Russian students. My Russian friends always help me, we permanently communicate Russian. Now my language becomes much better. Also I studied at the student laboratory of cognitive-adaptive technologies of psychology of education. It helped me to get used quickly and to participate together with Russian students in scientific life. I presented my papers twice and worried very much but everything was great. Next year I will come to Tomsk again.

Enkhbaatar Tuvshin-Erdene, student of the preparatory courses on the Russian language, Mongolia: I am E. Tuvshin-Erdene. I am 19 years old. I came from Mongolia to study. I live in Tomsk already for 8 months. I like Tomsk very much. It is very cozy and hospitable city. I like to walk round the city, look at the monuments, beautiful buildings, visit museums. I saw a lot of monuments and got acquainted with culture of Tomsk. In Tomsk there are a lot of interesting places: Lagerny Sad (Garden), Quay, Novosobornaya Square and University Roscha (Grove). Also I liked Drama Theatre. It was very beautiful there. I have a lot of friends in Tomsk. Also I spend much time together with Russian students at student laboratory. It is interesting there. When I come home I will tell everybody about Tomsk, Tomsk State Pedagogical University, laboratory, conferences and holidays, which were organized at TSPU, teachers who studied us the Russian language and helped us to adapt to new life psychologically.

Photo: international students from Mongolia doing homework in the computer lab.

 

Foreign Educational Institutions

Erel School, Mongolia

Hiroshima University, Japan

Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies Charles University, Prague,Czech Republic

Institute for Space Studies of Catalonia, University of Barcelona, Spain

Kosaeli University, Turkey

K.D. Ushinskiy South Ukrainian State Pedagogical University, Odessa, Ukraine

Liaoning University, Shenyang, China

Mongolian State University of Agriculture, Ulan-Bator, Mongolia

«Mongolzhingoo» Institute, Ulan-Bator, Mongolia

Mongolian State University of Education, Ulan-Bator, Mongolia

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

Ochanomitsu University, Japan

Orkhon Branch of Mongolian State University, Mongolia

Pavlodar State Pedagogical University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

Shandong University of Technology, China

State Institute of Border Police, Mongolia

University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA

Wroclaw University, Poland

International Organisations

American Councils for International Education

Central European University, Budapest, Hungary

Council of Europe

Fulbright

Gatlin Education Services, UK

German Academic Exchange Service/Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

Goethe-Institute

Humboldt Foundation

IREX

Japanese Foundation, Tokyo, Japan

National Council for Eurasian and East European Researches, USA

Research Centre for Agricultural and Forest Environment of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland

UNESCO International Association Of Universities

United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNITAR HOAP)