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The PRC, as before, plans to send a representative delegation to the City on the Neva to participate in the youth forum, which will be held as part of the BRICS summit in July. And what shall we do about the quarantine?

Chinese students are taking their chances on studying abroad. Why are they choosing Russia as a study destination?

Despite the cruel wars and fighting for the control of mineral resources, Rukirande Indrissa Elir, a student from the Congo, wants to come back home once his studies in Russia are over. Why? What is he going to do upon return?

We value Scotland for the whiskey, wool, and new technologies. But British people see Scotland as a region where subsea oil is developed.

In 2012, when oil prices were at historic highs, Aberdeen managed to surpass London, ranking first in the number of multimillionaires per 100.000 residents over the UK.

Ten years ago, there were 13.5 thousand degree students of foreign origins in Saint Petersburg. This number has increased to 31 thousand by now. If other education forms - such as short-term programmes or summer schools - are included, the figure rises to 38 thousand people.

The global pace of digitalisation is enormous, but European post-graduates in mining do not lag behind the trend - as of now, the most demanded innovative solutions in the EU are the ones that simplify work processes through the use of information technologies.

When Jacob Moharram was studying at school, he was an Air Force cadet. The dreams of becoming a pilot never came true nonetheless - all because of his height. So an Australian lad decided to study geology and mining instead, and as a study destination, to the surprise of many he chose Russia.

Bukasa Mukendi Pitchu, Associate Professor from the University of Namibia, got his PhD in Russia and continued his studies in Canada. Despite some 12 years have passed since the graduation date, he is still using tools and techniques he learn while studying in the Mining University. This January, he paid a visit to St. Petersburg. What was the purpose of his trip?

The regional cooperation as one of the key topics discussed at at the XII Russian-German Raw Materials Dialogue.