A delegation from the V.G. Timiryasov Kazan Innovative University, led by Rector Asiya Timiryasova, visited the heart of Northeast China and agreed to initiate cooperation with the Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics (Harbin). The negotiations, which included a ceremonial signing of the agreement, mark a significant step in developing international ties. During the KIU delegation's visit to China, the leadership of Heilongjiang University of Finance and Economics introduced them to the activities and achievements of its faculties, allowing them to find many common ground points.
In the enchanting atmosphere of the Lenin Palace of Culture, KIU joyfully celebrated Freshmen Day! Not just a meeting of new students, but a true inspiration to strive for new heights!
Our university has once again proven to be at the center of BRICS dialogue: at the ceremonial closing of the Brazilian stage of the International Socio-Cultural and Business Program "BRICS Peoples Choose Life" and the project "Great BRICS Teachers: The Cultural and Moral Code of Unification" in Moscow, KIU Rector Asiya Timiryasova presented the results of our university's work as an active participant in BRICS initiatives. The rector's speech took place at the round table "A Century of Russian Public Diplomacy: Lessons from the Past and Opportunities for the Future," which brought together a wide range of participants interested in developing humanitarian and diplomatic cooperation within BRICS.
In November 2025, in order to implement the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan No. 483 dated July 4, 2025, "On the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan Grant 'Algarysh,'" KIU associate professors Margarita Filatova-Safronova and Nadezhda Vanyukhina represented Tatarstan and KIU named after V.G. Timiryasov during an internship in Hong Kong. This is the first regional program of its kind in Russia, simultaneously addressing two important tasks for the socio-economic development of the Republic of Tatarstan: preparing and developing the republic's human resource potential and meeting the needs of the republic's economy for highly qualified personnel.
A landmark event, the XV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation "The Dialectics of Combating Corruption," was held at the Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov. This anniversary event once again confirmed its status as one of the country's leading expert platforms.
On November 15, 2025, the fifth anniversary "InYaz" Language and Culture Festival was held at MBOU "Gymnasium No. 20 'Harmony'". KIU students took an active part in the event.
Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov participated in one of the brightest and largest events in the world of education — an international exhibition that brought together over 50,000 applicants from India.
A delegation from KIU named after V.G. Timiryasov, represented by Vice-Rector for Economics and Strategic Development Liliya Vorontsova and Rector's Advisor, Director of the KIU Project Office Oleg Agapov, took part in the International Forum organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and the Roscongress Foundation. The event brought together representatives from ministries, agencies, and major Russian universities. The Forum, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy, was attended by over 2,000 Russian and foreign delegates from more than 100 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
The Memorandum covers the spheres of education and academic research, opening opportunities for broad cooperation between the two leading universities in their respective countries. It provides for the creation of an optimal system for joint projects based on the integration of the scientific, educational, innovative, and technological potential of the two universities. The Memorandum was signed in Rio de Janeiro during the implementation of the cultural and educational project "Great BRICS Teachers: The Cultural and Moral Code of the Association." It was signed on behalf of the Brazilian university by Rector Professor Roberto de Andrade Medonho and by the First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Research of Kazan Innovative University, Igor Izmailovich Bikeev, in the presence of the Consul General of Russia in Rio de Janeiro, Andrey Yuryevich Petrov.
Igor Bikeev, First Vice-Rector and Vice-Rector for Research at KIU, is representing KIU in the implementation of the international cultural and educational project "Great BRICS Teachers: The Cultural and Moral Code of the Association" in the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Igor Izmailovich took part in the launch of the project's stage in Brazil and the round table "Synergy of Official and Public Diplomacy of Russia and Brazil: Experience, Achievements, and Prospects." The Vice-Rector spoke about KIU's work in the field of BRICS studies and about the unique "BRICS" auditorium at KIU, which has become a model for creating new public spaces in different countries.