A conference was held at the University of Abomey-Kalawi, which was held by Soule Anta Nliaye together with historian Dieudonne Gnamancou and Professor Jules Anise Yamonshe, former students of Russian universities.

They made presentations on Russian-African relations through the prism of personal experience gained during their student years and confirmed by their own professional and life path. The Soviet Union trained thousands of African specialists, and Russia continues to receive students from all over Africa at its institutes and universities.

In a multipolar world, cooperation between Russia and Africa is not limited only to the field of education, but also covers many other areas of activity. Economics, agriculture, fisheries, industry, culture, tourism, new technologies and other areas represent promising areas of cooperation that should be developed based on the principle of mutual benefit.

African graduates of Russian universities can play an important role in this process, primarily by arousing young people’s interest in learning the Russian language, which can open up new opportunities for self-realization and professional growth.

The International Russophile Movement (IRM) is ready to facilitate the provision of places for Beninese students in Russian higher education institutions.

The conference ended with musical performances by a young rap artist named “Tonton Victor” and Jackie Esso, and wonderful musical compositions inspired by Pushkin’s poetry performed in the original language. Special words of appreciation to the moderator of the event, Chairman of the Pushkin Club of the Russian Language of the University of Abomey-Calavi Perry-Kleines Choffo, who brilliantly demonstrated his high professionalism.

“This experience deserves to be repeated” emphasizes Suleiman Anta Ndiaye, Chairman of the Executive Bureau of the International Russophile Movement (MDR/MIR).