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Happy birthday, our dear KSUAE!

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jubil23/05/2026

Happy birthday, our dear KSUAE!

On May 23, we celebrate the 96th anniversary of our university, KISI-KSUAE! Our university has a rich history and strong traditions passed down from generation to generation. The university is a large, close-knit family of truly dedicated individuals. We have tens of thousands of graduates—the glory of the architectural and construction industry—and our support and strength are the people who remember and love their institute and university.
Today, the university is a modern educational, scientific, and innovative center, attractive to young people and the scientific and educational community of the Republic of Tatarstan and the country, as well as international partners. Scientific and educational centers established in all areas of personnel training have become internationally recognized platforms with powerful creative potential and points of innovative growth for the educational and scientific environment at the university.
KSUAE is a breeding ground for highly qualified personnel for the architectural and construction, housing and utilities, and road transport industries, as well as a center for developing scientific potential for solving the most important industry problems. New projects, ambitious goals, and objectives await us.
 
Dear students, faculty, staff, graduates, and friends! Happy birthday to our beloved and beloved university,
I wish you all good health, happiness, successful implementation of your plans, new achievements and victories, and I wish the University continued development and prosperity for the benefit of our Republic and country!
KSUAE Rector Rashit NIZAMOV
 
Our RECTOR, Rashit Nizamov, celebrates his birthday on the same day as the university.
 
Dear Prof. Rashit Nizamov,

The university staff congratulates you on your birthday! We wish you good health, new successful projects, happiness, and prosperity!

 
 

KSUAE hosted the III International Student Festival InterFest "Mosaic of Cultures 2026"

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mosai21/05/2026

KSUAE hosted the III International Student Festival InterFest "Mosaic of Cultures 2026" 

The III International Student Festival InterFest "Mosaic of Cultures 2026" was held at KSUAE. It brought together creative and talented students from 18 countries: Russia, Morocco, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Senegal, Egypt, Mauritania, India, Ghana, Haiti, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Angola. This year, the festival was dedicated to a special event: the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

International students from different Kazan  Universities  actively participated in the festival. The festival was organized by the International Relations Office and the Association of International Students of KSUAE.

Such events foster friendly collaboration between international and Russian students and foster a tolerant, multicultural environment overall. The name "Mosaic of Cultures" is highly symbolic, as the strength of nations lies not only in unity but also in diversity! Traditions, languages, music, and dances from around the world came together on stage.

In the first part of the festival, KSUAE international students presented the most typical national sweets from their countries: Bangladesh, Morocco, Mauritania, and Peru. Faculty, students, and guests had the opportunity to sample and appreciate the students' culinary talents in a welcoming atmosphere. In addition, before the start of the Festival, a short introductory tour of the KSUAE campus and its research and educational centers was organized for guests from various universities.

In the second part of the festive evening, KSUAE Rector R.K. Nizamov welcomed all festival participants and guests, wishing them creative success and good luck, noting that KSUAE always welcomes international students and supports them in every possible way.

International students showcased their creative talents: vocal performances in Russian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese; classical compositions on the violin and piano; Chinese students from the Kazan Conservatory performed heartfelt vocal performances and opera; students from Turkey, Peru, and Morocco expressively and heartfeltly recited a poem by G. Tukay in Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish; dance teams from India, Latin America, and Turkmenistan displayed the vibrant colors of their national dances; and students from a dozen countries presented a colorful fashion show in national costumes. The Festival included several awards ceremonies to recognize the achievements of international students, including a culinary competition and the annual "KSUAE Foreign Student 2026" competition.

The evening enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere, thanks to the wonderful hosts—KSUAE international students Darouish Youssef (Morocco) and González Valentina (Ecuador). All performances resonated with the audience, who greeted each participant with thunderous applause.

Among the Festival's guests were international students from various Kazan universities, as well as KSUAE faculty and students, who also actively participated in the program, answering questions in the "Around the World in 10 Facts" quiz. The event concluded with a ceremony presenting diplomas to festival participants.

Participants and spectators shared enthusiastic reviews of the festival, remarking on the high level of organization and preparation of all the creative performances, and the joyful, friendly atmosphere of the evening. They expressed sincere gratitude to the organizers and wished for such a wonderful event to be repeated again and again.

We would like to express special gratitude to the KSUAE administration for their support and to all the university departments that contributed to the festival's preparations.

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KSUAE at the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum"

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islamf19/05/2026

KSUAE at the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" 

The 17th International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum" concluded in Kazan. It is the main platform for economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Islamic world. The Forum aims to strengthen trade, economic, scientific, technical, social, and cultural ties between Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
More than 20,000 representatives from 99 countries and 75 constituent entities of the Russian Federation participated in the Forum. Approximately 149 events were held.
The Forum was attended by Rector R.K. Nizamov, Vice-Rector for Research E.A. Vdovin, representatives of institute directorates, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students of Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering.
The Forum also included the International Property Market (IPM), an international exhibition in real estate, architecture, and design. It highlights cutting-edge projects and services in architecture and construction and serves as a platform for effective interaction between international experts in architecture and construction, business representatives, investors, international and Russian development companies, and builders. The exhibition, which occupied an area of ​​over 1,600 square meters, brought together 45 major construction companies from Russia, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.
The KSUAE exhibit was visited by R.N. Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia M.Sh. Khusnullin, Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities of Russia I.E. Fayzullin, and other officials.
Rector R.K. Nizamov presented the distinguished guests with information about the unique experience of creating research and educational centers at KSUAE as part of the development of an international-level university campus. Students from the Institute of Architecture and Design, winners and finalists of international, national, and regional competitions, completed their work at scientific and educational centers and spaces focused on architectural creativity. The project included the restoration and conversion of a partially destroyed cultural heritage site—a 19th-century state-owned wine warehouse in Mariupol (DPR)—into a hotel.
The KSUAE exhibition featured works by students participating in the TiArch studio at the KSUAE "BFFT.space" scientific and educational space who have won prestigious international student architectural competitions, in which KSUAE is practically the only one representing our country.
The key event of the IPM international exhibition's business program was the plenary session "Artificial Intelligence – a Growth Point and a Unifying Link in the Construction Industry" (organized by the Ministry of Construction of Russia). Speakers included Deputy Prime Minister of Russia M.Sh. Khusnullin, Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Public Utilities of the Republic of Tatarstan M.M. Aizatullin, and leading Russian and international experts in the field of artificial intelligence implementation in construction.
Rector R.K. Nizamov, faculty, and students of Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering participated in the plenary session. As part of the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" and the events of the Year "Kazan - the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World," the M.Kh. Khasanov Institute of Tatar Encyclopedia and Regional Studies of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences held a roundtable discussion titled "Muslim Architecture in the Historical and Cultural Heritage of Russia: On the 260th Anniversary of the Construction of the Marjani Mosque in Kazan." Professor A.G. Sattarov of the Department of Architecture spoke at the roundtable. On the same day, the Kazan Expo IEC hosted a thematic session titled "Muslim Historical and Cultural Heritage: A Driver of Regional Economic Development and International Tourism" (organized by the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan). Associate Professor of the Department of Reconstruction, Restoration of Architectural Heritage, and the Foundations of Architecture S.G. Persova presented a paper on the Islamic historical and cultural heritage of the Volga region as a basis for the spatial organization of tourism.
The plenary session of the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum" was held on the topic "From Points on the Map to Points of Growth: Combining Technological and Financial Initiatives". Rector R.K. Nizamov, faculty, and students of Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering participated in the plenary session.
Students from KSUAE participated in the business game "ZASTROI-KA: Team Breakthrough" (organized by Ak Bars Dom), in events of the initiative career guidance project "I am the Builder of the Future!" (organized by the Ministry of Construction of Russia), round tables, conferences, and sessions within the forum.
 
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KSUAE hosted the conference "Dialogue Platform – InterUniversity: Urban Environment Laboratory"

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KSUAE hosted the conference "Dialogue Platform – InterUniversity: Urban Environment Laboratory"

Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering hosted a specialized conference in preparation for the 2026 International Municipal Forum. The event was held at the "Urban" Center, in the Department of Urban Development and Spatial Planning. It brought together representatives from relevant universities, city departments, design organizations, and the business community.

The main objective was to foster a direct dialogue between students, young professionals, and practitioners in the fields of urban development, architecture, and urban management.

The conference was moderated by Olga Sorokina, a representative of the General Partner of the International Municipal Forum (the Moscow Government).

Department Head Yulia A. Zakirova delivered a welcoming speech. Yulia Aleksandrovna also presented a paper entitled "The Urban Planning Department as a Laboratory for the Urban Environment: 35 Years of Research, Projects, and Training." Associate Professor Guzel Faizrakhmanova presented a paper entitled "Ecological Public Art as a Tool for Sustainable Urban Development in Russia." The conference was attended by experts from Innopolis University, Kazan State Power Engineering University, representatives of the Association of Low-Rise and Individual Housing Construction Market Participants, development companies, and public organizations. Participants discussed current issues, from digital technologies in construction and smart cities to the design of public spaces, transportation systems, and inclusive environments. The conference concluded with a tour of the university.

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KSUAE students and staff took part in the Immortal Regiment march

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polk11/05/2026

KSUAE students and staff took part in the Immortal Regiment march

The "Immortal Regiment" is more than just an event; it is a living memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, cherished by descendants through the years. On May 9, 2026, Kazan once again joined the nationwide march in honor of the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory.
Students, faculty, and staff of Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering traditionally took active part in the event. This year, more than 500 university representatives marched in formation through the city's central streets, including KSUAE Rector Rashit Nizamov.
 
Each participant held a living history: portraits of their grandfathers, great-grandfathers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, as well as photographs of veterans—KISI-KSUACE employees—who, during the harsh war years, contributed to the Victory, giving us a peaceful sky above our heads. This event became a symbol of remembrance and gratitude, uniting people of different generations. As they marched through the streets of Kazan, the Immortal Regiment participants proudly carried portraits of their heroes, keeping in their hearts the memories of those who performed heroic deeds for our freedom. It was a touching and meaningful moment, demonstrating that the memory of the Great Victory lives on within each of us.
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