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  • 11 - May
  • 2025

UJ Explores Rich Russian Culture during “Russian Language and Culture Day”

By Suha Al Subaihi

Students from the School of Foreign Languages and other schools at the University of Jordan (UJ) explored the vibrant scenes of Russian culture, traditions, and heritage during the “Russian Language and Culture Day” held today at the university.

The event, organized by the School in cooperation with the Russian Cultural Center, aimed to strengthen ties of friendship and cultural exchange between Jordan and Russia, while offering students and the local community an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the richness of Russian heritage.

The event was attended by Deputy Russian Ambassador to Jordan Ksenia Kirbichenko; Director of the Russian Cultural Center Alexey Bokin; Dean of the School, Dr. Marwan Jarrah; Chairman of the Department of Asian Languages, Dr. Malek Sawalha, in addition to faculty members from the Russian language program, representatives of the embassy and the cultural center, and a large number of students.

In his opening speech, Jarrah highlighted that the event reflects the depth of friendship between the two nations and emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and the role of language as a bridge for communication. He stated, “We are proud of our academic program in Russian language studies and are committed to its ongoing development and to enhancing cooperation with leading Russian universities.” He added that events like this serve as valuable opportunities to introduce students and the academic community to experiences, customs, and traditions of Russian culture.

For his part, Bokin emphasized that "the Russian language is inseparable from the rich culture and traditions of the Russian people," praising the strong and continuous relations between the Russian Cultural Center and UJ. He revealed that the center offers 175 scholarships annually to Jordanian students wishing to pursue higher education in various fields at Russian universities, further strengthening academic and cultural ties between the two countries.

The cultural day featured a rich and diverse program of activities that reflected the depth of Russian heritage. The celebration included the opening of an exhibition titled “Russia – A Great Culture,” a traditional bread and salt welcome, a short film about Russia, and poetry recitations of works by renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in Russian, Arabic, and English.

Attendees also enjoyed a performance of the Russian song “Mother Earth” by university students, a traditional Russian dance performed by children from the “Nadezhda” Club, and poetry readings from Mikhail Lermontov and Mahmoud Darwish in both Russian and Arabic. The program continued with various Russian folk songs and dances performed by the Nadezhda band and language students, including “The Horse,” “Poranya,” and the famous “Katyusha.”