Presentation of the Russian Federation

Once this city was the largest trade center of ancient Russia, hence its name. We tell you what is worth visiting in Torzhok!


Tikhvin Church


This is a wooden temple of the XVII century on the bank of the Tvertsa River. The first mention of the temple dates back to 1625, and in 1883 it was re-consecrated in honor of the Tikhvin icon of the Mother of God. The height of the temple reaches 34 meters, it is built of pine. Today it is a monument of federal significance, a cultural heritage of Russia.


Novotorzhsky Borisoglebsky Monastery


This is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia, founded in 1038 in honor of Saints Boris and Gleb. The architectural complex of the monastery includes buildings of the XVII-XIX centuries, including the famous cathedral and bell tower. In the XVIII century it was rebuilt by architect N.A. Lvov, adding light openings and acoustic features. The monastery is open for visits, and the bell tower offers a panoramic view of the city.


Pozharsky cutlets


The Pozharsky family in Torzhok was famous for its hospitality and the inn where the famous “Pozharsky cutlets” were served. In the 1830s Daria Pozharskaya improved the family recipe, replacing veal in the cutlets with chicken. The dish quickly became popular among travelers, including A.S. Pushkin and even Nicholas I. The cutlets, which became a symbol of Torzhok, entered cookbooks and became the city's calling card.


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Seminar on Study Opportunities in the Russian Federation
11 November 2024, the Russian House in Dhaka organized a regular seminar on the possibilities of getting higher education in Russia under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation for applicants from Bangladesh to Russian universities.
Director of the Russian House in Dhaka P. Dvoychenkov told the participants about the procedure for selecting students for educational programs of higher and additional professional education within the quota established by the Government of the Russian Federation and about the process of submitting documents by candidates on the online platform https://education-in-russia.com.
Pavel Dvoychenkov spoke about the high level of Russian education, the achievements of graduates from Bangladesh who hold high leadership positions in the civil service and business after studying in Russia, as well as the professional prospects of incoming young people in Bangladesh.
Teachers of Russian language courses at the Russian House in Dhaka and professors of Bangladeshi universities who received higher education in Russia spoke at the event.
During the seminar, Yana Ilyinskaya, Head of International Cooperation Department, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications provided an online video presentation about the educational institution.
The participants of the event also got to know about the activities of the Russian House, the opportunities for studying Russian at the courses of the Russian House and participation in various youth programs.

The Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU), Online School is a unique project that gives foreign students access to Russian education
The SPbU Online School gives Russian-speaking schoolchildren the opportunity to study general education subjects from any country in the world. The training is conducted in two formats.
Firstly, it can be the study of selected subjects of the Russian school curriculum for grades 4-11 on Saturdays with the receipt of a document upon successful completion of the course. More about the programs: https://online-school.spbu.ru/training-programs
Secondly, it is possible to the main general education programs of basic general and secondary general education (grades 5-11) in full in accordance with the federal state educational standard of the Russian Federation. After passing the state final certification, graduates receive a state-issued education document. More about the conditions for admission to study: https://abiturient.spbu.ru/en
Classes are taught by teachers with many years of experience - teachers of the University and the specialized educational and scientific center "Academic Gymnasium named D.K. Faddeev" of SPbU.
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