Who Was Awarded This Year?

• Student Council Activists and Best Group Leaders (Starostas) — those who are always at the center of events and help organize institute life.

• Best Peer Mentors (Curators) — students who support first-years and help them find their footing.

• Best Buddies — the main friends and helpers of international students. They are the ones who make the first steps in a new country warm and understandable.

• Volunteers of the Year — people who are always ready to help and take part in a wide variety of projects.

We also extend a special thank you to Anastasia Sergeevna Shatilina, coordinator of the Moscow Government project "Start in Moscow." She spoke about the opportunities the capital offers to international students for integration, personal growth, and career development.

Varvara Kuzmenkova, Head of the "IMO Buddy" program, shared the results of the adaptation sector's work and emphasized how important the support of senior peers is in an international environment.

The evening passed in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We not only summed up the year but also recharged our energy for new projects!