‘Russia is already part of who I am’: African students in Moscow
Summary
African students and professionals at Moscow’s RUDN University describe Russia as a place for education, friendships and career development. They also discuss how their studies and connections could benefit African countries, while a Sudanese lecturer notes opportunities for Russia-Africa cooperation and risks to food security from the war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- RUDN University in Moscow hosts students from across Africa and other regions, with campus events featuring national cultures and languages.
- Zambian medical graduate Keturah Musonda said a Russian government scholarship enabled her studies and praised Moscow’s healthcare services, including paediatric care.
- Musonda hopes African countries will invest more in specialist medicine.
- Zambian medical student Chinyama Kazombo said he hopes to use his education to help address Zambia’s need for doctors and other specialists.
- Sudanese lecturer Abobakr Mohamed Abbakar Khussein said Russia-Africa ties include training in fields such as medicine, agriculture, humanities and linguistics.
- Khussein identified potential cooperation in mining and nuclear energy, including with Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom.
- Khussein said disruptions to Russian and Ukrainian grain and cooking-oil exports amid the war in Ukraine threaten food security.
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