Our international institution is famous with its alumni: among them are prominent politicians such as President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and presidents of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and we are immensely proud of their successes. We often talk about them in meetings and events.
This time, we brought a presentation of academic programs we implement for bachelors and masters alike. This is our Tourism and Hospitality Program for graduates of schools and universities. It has been developed for those who wish to plough on in this field and become owners of their own companies, brand managers or hotel network directors. Notably, the program has been developed by MGIMO and is implemented via Sochi State University and the Russian International Olympic University. Two semesters of theoretical courses and hands-on training take three months, during which students are accommodated in Sochi.
Here's some of the reasons why we brought this program here: It offers an in-depth language training and, in the outlook, profile education. We have vast experience of cooperation with Azerbaijani universities, for instance the MBA Finance program implemented jointly by MGIMO and ADA. We have many students from Azerbaijan, a numerous Azerbaijani diaspora, and teachers-natives of Azerbaijan. It is therefore with immense pleasure that we are participating in the exhibition.