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A Russian language education center was opened on October 24, 2023, at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC of Benin). Free courses in Russian language and culture will be provided there. The opening ceremony allowed the delegation of the Russian State University of Education, headed by Vice-Rector for Research Dmitry Kulikov, to present the results of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Benin in the presence of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Benin and the Republic of Togo, Igor, Evdokimov.
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In his welcoming remarks the Ambassador, Igor Evdokimov highlighted the importance and prospects of friendship and scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries. For his part, the Rector of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Mr. Félcien Avléssi will present the interest in developing this project of teaching the Russian language and popularizing knowledge of Russian culture in Africa.
Ph:DR: A partial view of the participants
Indeed, the ideological inspiration, the organizer of this cooperation between universities and even between the two countries, is Mr. Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa, head of the department of research organization and international relations of the State University. of Education, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to the Russian Federation and the CIS countries (2012 to 2016). In collaboration with the Association of Graduates of Soviet and Russian Universities (Soyuz-Benin), Mr. Kotchofa shared his impressions of the study of Russian and his stay in Russia, emphasizing the importance of this cultural and educational initiative for the future development not only of education, but also of economy and business.
Ph:DR: Students and teachers received educational materials necessary for learning the Russian language
The last stage of the said ceremony is the excursion to the newly equipped center. Students and teachers received educational materials necessary for learning languages, as well as audio and video materials devoted to Russian culture and history. Future activities of the center will combine cultural and educational activities with language courses for students of different levels.
