RUDN University

RUDN University, also known as Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, MGIMO, Российский университет дружбы народов, and Российский Университет Дружбы Народов, is a public educational institute. It was founded in 1960 in Moscow, Russia. The university's main campus is located at Ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya, 6, Moscow, Russia, 117198.

RUDN University is accredited by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and is affiliated with the European University Association. It operates within the industries of education, higher education, and university. The institution promotes itself under the motto "Discover the World in One University!".

The University was founded on 5th February, 1960 by the USSR Government. On 22nd February, 1961, the RUDN University was named after Patrice Lumumba — one of the symbols of the African peoples’ fight for independence. Students and academics could be free to pursue their learning, teaching, and research activities at , without being subject to political context, but firmly directed to the grand principles of friendship and mutual support.On February 5, 1992, by the decision of the Government of Russia, the University was renamed to Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

The University was founded on 5th February, 1960 by the USSR Government. On 22nd February, 1961, the RUDN University was named after Patrice Lumumba — one of the symbols of the African peoples’ fight for independence. Students and academics could be free to pursue their learning, teaching, and research activities at , without being subject to political context, but firmly directed to the grand principles of friendship and mutual support.On February 5, 1992, by the decision of the Government of Russia, the University was renamed to Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.