ISU is my favorite University
I am a graduate of Irkutsk state University. I say this with pride every time I am at work when people (Ministers!) ask: How do you know Russian so well? Where did you learn Russian?
I studied at the faculty of Philology and journalism at ISU (now the Institute of Philology, foreign languages and media communication at ISU). All my compatriots who studied in Irkutsk told me that ISU is the oldest University in Irkutsk, where it is difficult to study. Because of this, I thought that people are not sociable; do not help there. In addition, it seemed the opposite: from the first day of my studies at the ISU, almost everyone supported me: teachers, employees in the international Department, in the hostel, friends in the group. All issues related to housing, benefits, education, etc., were quickly resolved with the help of friendly Russian people from the ISU.
For international students, the most difficult part is Russian grammar. After lessons with me sat 2-3 more girls. Together with me, they repeated the grammar, talked to me, so the language barrier removed. I stopped being shy and was already communicating freely with them. We exchanged cultural traditions, etc. We became good friends with the Russian girls in the group, and even now, when I am not in Russia, we often correspond, talking to each other about life and work.
I will remember my years of learning at ISU for the rest of my life. If I could go back to the time when I was 20 years old, I would repeat the path I have traveled, choosing the Russian language and Irkutsk state University for higher education. I can say with full confidence that this is one of the best universities in Russia. Highly qualified teachers and friendly people work here. I returned to my Homeland with a good knowledge of the Russian language, culture and history of Russia. Moreover, not only have I accumulated knowledge over the years of studying in Russia, I have learned to think and work hard.
Now I work in Vietnam, teaching Russian at Hanoi state University, at the faculty of Russian language and Russian culture. I also work as a translator. I translate Ministers and heads of departments of both countries during negotiations. I can say that the knowledge I gained at the ISU helped me quickly make my career.
I will devote my entire life to promoting the Russian language in Vietnam and promoting cooperation between the two countries of Vietnam and Russia. I often tell my students: "Come to study in Russia, Siberia, and Irkutsk state University. This is a place where you will spend your youth with great pleasure, where you will get a good education and find friends for life".

This month I finished my Master’s degree studies at the Faculty of theoretical and applied philology of the Institute of Philology, Foreign Languages and Media Communication. Time flies, I had been studying at ISU for 7 years.
When I just arrived in this city, I didn’t know a single word in Russian. Seven years passed in a blink of an eye, I am now a Master’s degree graduate, I have Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas with honours. Someone may think I must be a good student, who studies hard, but I wouldn’t say so. I was a lousy student at school, all the teachers thought I should really think if I need to continue studying or just go and start working. But then I arrived in Russia and enrolled at ISU, that’s when I realized it’s time to change. In my studies, I don’t just listen carefully during classes, but I also watch videos to study Russian, and thanks to the help from the teachers, I become better and better at it. During my studies at the Institute of Philology, Foreign Languages and Media Communication, I always had fun thanks to my teachers and classmates.
Now I am a graduate. I am very grateful for those changes that happened to me during these seven years of studies at ISU, and I am grateful to each of my teachers for giving me the knowledge. I am also grateful to all of my friends and classmates that I met in Irkutsk. I am going to work for the society now that I’m a graduate. And I will probably always miss my life in Irkutsk!

I graduated from ISU Pedagogical Institute and was awarded a Bachelor’s degree under a Russian Federation scholarship program. I started learning Russian on my own when I was in 7^th grade, which is why I didn’t really have any difficulties during my studies. My main goal isn’t learning Russian and reaching a low or intermediate level, but to study the language in depth at a high level. I want to learn all about the culture, history and peculiarities of the people of this great country. I also chose this profession because I wanted to be even more connected to the Russian language throughout my life, so I don’t lose my knowledge.
I am proud of our university. During these 5 years, I have received support at the university and the opportunity to live an excellent student lifestyle. Whatever your interests are, at ISU, you can find a huge selection of hobby clubs and communities, as well as a diverse social life.
Choosing a place to study is a really difficult task. There are several reasons why I chose my university. Some people choose a place of study only based on the general rating, but I prefer to look not only at the general one, but also at the rating of the direction in which I want to study. For example, the direction of pedagogical education with two profiles at ISU PI is among the best in Russia. Social life was also important to me. Our university has a large university campus with various institutes and faculties, which facilitates communication with students, unlike other universities. I also want to note that Irkutsk is actually a very good place to live. It is very quiet and peaceful here, I would say that Irkutsk is one of the safest places in the world. Irkutsk is incredibly historical and famous for its beautiful architecture, this city is one of the most visited places in Russia, which attracts many tourists, especially in winter and summer.

As the relations between China and Russia are developing, more and more Chinese students come to Russia to study at universities. I enrolled in the department of Linguistics at ISU IIEL in 2020 and graduated in 2024. We have learned a lot during our time at the university. From the very beginning, when we were too timid to speak Russian and did not understand the language at all, and until the end, when we could already speak and understand Russian, it wasn't easy for us as foreigners. Teachers conduct lectures in the classroom in a very responsible way, encouraging students to actively interact and communicate so that each student can learn the material. Outside of the classroom, cooking is an important skill for international students. Russian cuisine is something that international students had to learn how to cook because not everyone is used to eating Russian food, although some Russian dishes are very unique and delicious. In my opinion, one of the important positive aspects of life in Irkutsk is a large number of attractions and tourist sites. Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake, is located very close to Irkutsk. In addition, there is the Kazan Cathedral, the Angara River and many other special places. In conclusion, I want to say that I enjoyed living in Irkutsk and studying at ISU.

Learning is a very interesting process that takes up most of your time and attention. In addition, it forms the future path of life, professional activity and affects the quality of life itself in the future. Therefore, it is very important to study where it is comfortable and where you can get the necessary professional training. That is why, I chose Irkutsk State University.
My favorite University had an active student life, regularly holding various creative events, conferences, and scientific weeks. Our University has its own press center and radio informs students about the educational process and various competitions, events, etc. Interesting sports and humorous competitions between faculties that contribute to better immersion in student life and help to show creative talents, and even find new friends.
During my studies, I went to Germany and Austria for exchange. …………………………………………....
My University has several well-renovated dormitories for those students who came from another city and other countries. They can live near the University itself in well-equipped rooms for the duration of their studies.
I believe that my choice of University was correct, and now I graduated from this University and work as an economist in the Analytical Department at the airline "Uzbekistan Airways".

Hello everyone! My name is Li Nannan. I am a graduate of Irkutsk state University. Why did I choose Russian? Russian is another foreign language I decided to study when I was 17 years old, because when I was at school, I did meet with many beautiful poems by Russian poets. Moreover, why ISU, because it is the oldest and most famous University, and it is not far from lake Baikal. When I was studying at the preparatory faculty, the most difficult thing did not understand the Russian language. Here I want to thank my first teacher of Russian - Larisa Petrovna. As a mother, she helped me with patience both in life and in school. After graduation, I am engaged in foreign trade; of course, I communicate more with Russians. Now I'm still thinking about further studies - for postgraduate study, but I haven't decided yet. Life at ISU was fun, so I will always remember that time at the University.

Hello! My name is Namdavaa Solongo. I am Mongolian. I want to thank you for inviting me to the interview.
About yourself: I finished school in 2013. I did not know Russian at that time, but I had a goal to study abroad on a budget. In school, I found information about the opportunity to study in Russia at the Russian center of science and culture in Utslan Bator. However, I had a huge goal - to learn a difficult but also interesting Russian language. In addition, I did it, passed the exam, and achieved my goal, which is to get a quota.
Why did you choose our University to study? It was in April 2014, and almost in August, I learned that I sent to Irkutsk state University. To be honest, at first I was not very happy, because I wanted to go to Moscow or to St. Petersburg. In addition, in 2014, in September, coming to Irkutsk, I realized that in fact the city of Irkutsk has many advantages. First, I studied at Irkutsk National Research Technical University for one year in a preparatory course, and then entered the Institute of social Sciences of Irkutsk state University in 2015, majoring in social work.
What gave you training? What was especially interesting and memorable? Our profession is necessary in various areas of our life. And each field has its own characteristics, and specialists have very strict requirements, so it seems only those who love this profession can work. In our field, a good specialist must have such qualities as humanism, care, and responsibility. It must be emotionally stable. He must have excellent communication and organizational skills. I can confidently say that during the learning we taught this all. It was difficult for a foreign student for the first 2 years, but people in ISU supported me and were always ready to help. During learning, students choose their area where they want to work, their category, and where they want to work with through practice. I personally chose unemployed young people. I wrote a diploma on this topic and now I am working on it.
About getting a job in Mongolia: I work at the career development center as a job search consultant, develop regional, municipal, and corporate social programs, and create social projects for young people and people with disabilities. After graduating from high school in August, I got a job where I wanted to work. My first task was to create a project for the international Bank to solve the problems of employment of young people and people with disabilities in Mongolia. I recently found out that the project I wrote was successful. This is all thanks to our home University. I want to say to the teachers from the bottom of my heart "many thanks" for what you are, for putting a lot of knowledge and effort into us, for never sparing your strength, emotions, time and care. Thank you for our upbringing and education. We wish you, our favorite people long years of successful teaching, inexhaustible enthusiasm and optimism, bright happiness in life and good miracles on the way.

Irkutsk state University has a good reputation In Mongolia. It is valued for its high quality of education. Graduates of the University are in high demand in Mongolia, hold high state positions, successfully engage in business activities and conduct active research activities. These factors were key in choosing Irkutsk state University.
When I entered the first year of the faculty of History in the field of International relations, I was convinced that I had made the right choice, because the faculty had a very strong teaching staff, and most importantly, each teacher treated his work with great love and soul, which caused a great desire to learn and study.
At the University, I was able not only to develop my mind, but also my soul by engaging in creative and social activities. Thanks to this, my student years filled with meetings and conversations with many talented and active people, bright events and concerts, which I still, remember with a smile.
I am proud to say that during the four wonderful years I spent at the University, I received a decent education, opened myself from different sides, met great friends with whom we maintain close relations, met brilliant teachers, to whom you can always turn for advice and guidance.
A few months before I graduated from the University, I started receiving invitations to work in government agencies in Mongolia, as well as in private enterprises. Assessing my own knowledge and skills received in the University, took the best, but at the same time, most responsible offer to become Director of the mining company in Mongolia, which was invested from Israel, USA and England. For the past 4 years, I have successfully led the company thanks to the fact that Irkutsk state University gave me the necessary theoretical knowledge of international economic relations and practical skills for negotiating and communicating with people, so I Express my gratitude to my native University and my highly respected teachers.