Unity in Diversity: MSUPE Hosted Its Annual Festival of National Cultures
On November 11, MSUPE hosted its traditional Festival of National Cultures. In 2026, declared the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, the event became particularly large-scale and brought together students from various regions of Russia and abroad.
At MSUPE, this is already the third Festival of National Cultures—a vibrant celebration of friendship, creativity, and love for one's homeland, uniting university students from across Russia! The festival featured 14 regions, as well as the Odnodvortsy social group and specially invited guests from Afghanistan.
The evening's program turned into a true journey across different corners of the country and the world. Participants prepared themed spaces where they presented the traditions of their homelands. Throughout the evening, a national fair was held, where regional representatives shared insights into local life, culture, and traditions, and offered a small tasting of their national dishes.
Festival guests had the opportunity to:
- learn about the history, customs, and national costumes of various peoples;
- participate in interactive creative master classes;
- taste national cuisine and traditional treats prepared by the students themselves;
- enjoy vibrant concert performances reflecting the unique identity of each region.
A special atmosphere was brought to the celebration by MSUPE's international students, who introduced their fellow students to the cultures of their home countries. The event took place in a warm, friendly atmosphere and once again demonstrated that university brotherhood knows no borders.
A separate highlight was the presentation of the collection Unity in Faces—a publication dedicated to the home regions of MSUPE students and staff.
The festival proved once again: we are different, yet we are together—and therein lies our strength!
