"School for Developing Mastery" for Russian Language and Literature  Teachers in Armenia kicked off  in Tsaghkadzor

ArmInfo.The official launch of the advanced training program  "School for Developing Mastery for Russian Language and Literature Teachers in Armenia" took place in Tsaghkadzor.

The project is being implemented by Rossotrudnichestvo and the Moscow  State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), with the support  of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of  Armenia.

According to the press service of Rossotrudnichestvo, 80 teachers of  Russian language and literature from Yerevan and various regions of  the country were given the opportunity to enhance their professional,  communicative and creative skills, exchange experiences, and be  inspired by new ideas. Marina Chigasheva, Head of MGIMO's Language  Training Department, in her welcoming remarks wished the participants   productive work. Maxim Seleznev, Minister-Counselor of the Russian  Embassy in Armenia, also delivered a welcoming speech, emphasizing  the importance of teaching Russian.

MGIMO Vice-Rector for Language and Pre-University Training Igor  Putintsev noted that participation in the program is a special  mission for the university. He emphasized the project's special  significance for MGIMO. "Just as Russian is studied and supported in  Armenia, at MGIMO-among 57 foreign languages-Armenian is also  studied. It is not just a means of communication, but a tool for  intercultural dialogue and a sign of respect for one's partner," he  added. Vadim Fefilov, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo office in  Armenia, stessed that the project is a source of particular pride:  "The idea was born in Armenia, and the country's Ministry of  Education, Science, Culture, and Sports has provided its full  support. It's gratifying that the program involves not only 20  teachers from Yerevan, but also 60 Russian language specialists from  across the country."