RUDN University became the venue for the first Moscow School Olympiad in the Arabic Language
The Moscow School Olympiad in the Arabic language is being held for the first time and aims to identify and support students studying a foreign language that is rarely taught in the school curriculum. RUDN University, a university with a strong reputation in the fields of language and international education, has been selected as the venue for the final round.
In the academic year of 2025/26, 278 applications were submitted for participation in the Olympiad. At the end of the qualifying round, 87 participants advanced to the final round. The writing round tested students’ proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, and the specifics of the Arabic script.
“I’ve been studying Arabic since I was six. This is my first time at RUDN University — it’s a very large university; there is a distinct international atmosphere in the air. I’ve already met new students, and I’ve worked with some of them before in additional classes. I plan to build a career in languages — I want to become a translator or a diplomat, and Arabic will definitely help me on that path,” says Yaromir Luchshev, 9th grade, School No. 1259, Moscow.
The qualifying round of the Olympiad was organized online via the Sirius platform; the assignments were available on the Olympiad’s official website.
The final round of the competition will take place on March 14th: participants will face a speaking round, which includes working in pairs, describing images, and completing communicative tasks in Arabic.
Providing platform for the Olympiad at RUDN University is a part of the university’s systematic efforts to develop language education and support talented youth.
“RUDN University has been collaborating with the Center of Pedagogical Excellence for several years now. When the offer to host the first Moscow Arabic Language Olympiad for school students at the university came, we agreed without hesitation. At RUDN University, Arabic is studied not only within programs such as Linguistics, Foreign Regional Studies, and International Relations, but also within the optional Translator program in almost all departments. A high level of proficiency in foreign languages, particularly Arabic, is a good advantage for applicants and students seeking international prestige,” says Marzhanat Abduragimova, Head of the Department of Talented Youth and Applicant Support at RUDN University.
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