On May 19, 2026, international students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine visited the Leningrad Regional Clinical Hospital as part of their course in histotechnology.

The tour was conducted by Georgy Borisovich Pavlinov, Head of the Pathological Anatomy Department. He spoke about the nuances of working with specimens, demonstrated modern equipment, and explained in detail the principles of its operation.

The excursion was organized by staff of the Department of Biology, Ecology, and Histology jointly with the I Department of International Relations of the Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine (SPSUVM). The students were accompanied and supervised by Danil Ignatyevich Safronov, a staff member of the Department of Biology, Ecology, and Histology, as well as representatives of the Department of International Relations — Sofya Andreyevna Moskovnenko and Alina Vladimirovna Ivanova.

On May 21, 2026, foreign students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine visited the Zoological Museum of the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ZIN RAS) as part of their zoology course.

The students were given a guided tour of the museum in English. They learned about the history of the museum's establishment and development, and examined the current exhibition and famous exhibits from the museum's collection, which is among the largest in the world. The students noted that the excursion was both fascinating and educational.

The excursion was organized by Ekaterina Valeryevna Lyutik, a zoology teacher and Head of the Department of International Relations the St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine (SPbSUVM). The students were accompanied and supervised by representatives of the Department of International Relations — Sofia Moskovnenko and Eva Nefedova.

On May 23th, Moroccan students of the preparatory course and first year of the Veterinary Medicine faculty of the SPbSUVM took part in a Friendship Tournament dedicated to the Africa Day.

The event was held with the support of the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations. The matches took place at the historic Petrovsky Stadium. Sixteen teams competed in the tournament: Morocco, Algeria, Angola, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Togo, Tunisia, Ethiopia, and a youth team of the St. Petersburg Government. The competitions brought together representatives of different cultures and peoples, becoming a true symbol of international cooperation and mutual understanding.

The path to the final proved to be challenging. Our team members repeatedly sustained injuries on the field; however, despite pain and fatigue, they continued to fight for every ball. Their perseverance and team spirit allowed them to overcome all obstacles, bypass 14 opponents, and advance to the decisive match of the tournament.

In the end, the SPbSUVM team earned an honorable second place. Special recognition was awarded to player Wahbi Otman, whom the organizers presented with the Best Player of the Tournament award — a high assessment of his skill and dedication.

Such events provide students with a unique opportunity to unlock their potential not only in studies but also in sports, make new acquaintances, find loyal friends, and keep warm memories of the years spent in Russia for a lifetime.

On 2 October 2026, students of the SPbSUVM Preparatory Department visited the Russian Museum of Ethnography. The tour was conducted in Russian, English and Arabic.

Students explored the museum’s main exhibition and learned about the everyday life, traditions, clothing, architecture and culture of different peoples of Russia. The visit also introduced them to the multicultural character of the country and gave them an opportunity to practise Russian while discovering its history and culture.

The excursion was organised by the SPbSUVM International Relations Office.