KNOWLEDGE DAY – 1 ST SEPTEMBER
MGIMO WELCOME DAY
A cultural and sports event held in September to congratulate new students on their admittance to MGIMO. The event starts with a welcome word from the Rector, an initiation ceremony for fi rst-year students, followed by sports activities, a concert, and a disco.
MGIMO DAY
The homecoming of alumni takes place in October. The Foreign Minister of Russia usually opens the event.
FRIENDSHIP EVENING
This event is organized by MGIMO’s Council of International Fraternities and serves as an outstanding example of friendship and tolerance between nations. Friendship Evening welcomes not only students but also members of the diplomatic corps and international cultural centers working in Moscow.
MISS MGIMO
This contest has become a tradition and allows young women studying at the University to show their individuality, uniqueness, and charm.
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES
The Theatre Studio puts up with the participation of students, classic and contemporary drama productions. Foreign language departments also present their own short productions in different languages. MGIMO Spanish, English and German cultural soirees are amongst the most renowned. All students can watch or participate in the productions.
SPRING AND AUTUMN BALLS
University students from across Moscow take part in dazzling classic and modern dancing events. Everyone is welcome to participate in the events, even if they have never danced before. Participants can attend dance classes from the beginning of the year and then display their skills during the balls.
MGIMO MUSIC AWARDS
A competition for MGIMO singers, which usually takes place in April – May. To get to the final show you should undergo two casting sessions and shoot a video about yourself. One of the most popular events.
KVN
A competition for those who enjoy comedy. The abbreviation KVN stands for “Club of the merry and the witted”. KVN games are very famous in Russia, they are broadcast on TV and played all over the country in schools and universities.
KVN is a team game, and it doesn’t matter how many people there are on your team, as the sole objective is to make the audience laugh. To get to the final KVN game, you should prevail in several pre-final games.
LANGUAGE SOIREES
There is a special sense of unity between MGIMO students who learn the same languages. Language departments organize evenings so that students can practice their language skills in an informal way: they sing, dance, read poems, and perform on stage. These evenings bring together students, alumni, professors, and Embassy personnel.
