The event marked the public introduction of Alexandra A. Khlevnyar, the newly appointed Director of the Russian House, who emphasized Russia’s commitment to fostering long-term people-to-people connections. “Our goal is to empower talented Bangladeshi students to study in Russia and return as contributors to their nation’s development,” she stated.
🕊️ Education as a Bridge of Diplomacy
The seminar brought together alumni from top Russian universities, over 100 local applicants, and Bangladeshi students currently studying in Russia via online participation. The initiative reflects a growing trend in global diplomacy: using education as a tool for influence, trust-building, and sustainable cooperation.
The Russian government’s decision to increase scholarship allocations signals a strategic investment in Bangladesh’s human capital and a strengthening of bilateral ties in science, technology, and cultural exchange.
📌 Application Details & Strategic Fields
Interested candidates can apply online via between September 15, 2025, and January 15, 2026. Required documents include:
Valid passport
Academic certificates or diplomas
Latest academic transcript
Shortlisted candidates will later submit a medical fitness certificate. Selection will be based on academic merit, Olympiad participation, and achievements in science, sports, or the arts. The selection committee will include representatives from the Russian House, Russian Embassy, and Russian universities.
Students may apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, vocational, and short-term professional development programs in fields such as:
Engineering, IT, Physics, Chemistry
Economics, Law, Agriculture, Architecture
Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, Music)
The portal features over 16,000 programs across 400+ Russian universities, reflecting Russia’s vast academic infrastructure.
🌐 Language & Cultural Integration
In a further gesture of cultural diplomacy, the Russian House will launch a free Russian language course starting October 27, 2025, led by a trainer from Saint Petersburg State University. This initiative aims to ease linguistic barriers and foster deeper cultural understanding.
🤝 A Diplomatic Vision for the Future
This scholarship expansion is more than an academic offer—it’s a diplomatic gesture. By investing in Bangladesh’s youth, Russia is cultivating future leaders, scientists, and artists who carry the imprint of Russian education and values. The initiative aligns with Bangladesh’s development goals and opens new avenues for bilateral cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange.
As diplomacy increasingly moves beyond embassies into classrooms and campuses, Russia’s scholarship program stands as a model of strategic soft power—building trust, talent, and transnational ties.
