The role of language training in molding a contemporary professional is crucial. Competence in foreign languages ensures graduates' mobility and boosts their competitiveness in the job market. The mission of the Department of Foreign and Russian Languages is to develop professionals capable of conducting cross-cultural communication in the global arena, with a particular focus on the professional sphere.
In its centennial year of 2023, the department's team comprehends its mission thoroughly and commits all endeavors to tackle the challenges confronting the higher education system.
The department's mission extends beyond teaching foreign languages; it encompasses research on linguistic matters and professional linguodidactics. The team actively engages in grant projects related to translation and communication with foreign partners, evaluates cutting-edge teaching technologies, and fosters the establishment and upkeep of an extensive network of partnerships with domestic and foreign universities.
On behalf of Rector of Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Vladimir Trukhachev, the participants of the conference were congratulated on the significant anniversary by the Advisor to the Rectorate, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Ivan Svinarev. He emphasized the critical importance of proficiency in foreign languages as an avenue for addressing significant scientific challenges and making discoveries. Additionally, Svinarev highlighted its role as a tool to reflect the evolving needs of society and align with the dynamics of the labor market.
Deputy Director for Science Yulia Romantseva conveyed heartfelt wishes for well-being, prosperity, and pedagogical and scientific development on behalf of the Directorate of the Institute of Economics and Management of the Agro-Industrial Complex. Acting Head of the Department of Public Relations and Speech Communication, Elena Gnezdilova, also extended similar wishes.
As part of the conference, an exhibition presented educational and methodological materials developed by the Department of Foreign and Russian Languages. Head of the Department Alexey Zaytsev delivered a video presentation highlighting the century-long history of the department.
The plenary session featured presentations from representatives of both domestic and foreign educational and scientific institutions. Notable speakers included Deputy Head of the Center of Moral Education and Personality of the Russian Academy of Education Andrey Kuznetsov; Head of the Department of Modern Translation Techniques at Minsk State Linguistic University Olga Zheleznyakova; Senior Lecturer of the Department of Socio-Economic Disciplines at Kostanay Engineering and Economics University named after M.Dulatov Gulziya Yeskatova; and Aerospace Industry Security Analyst, Senior Lecturer at the Russian International Academy for Tourism Alexander Simdikov.
Three sections were conducted, with more than 80 presenters, including participants joining remotely online. Apart from Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, participating universities included Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod, Brest State A. Pushkin University, Pskov State University, Southern Federal University, Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Volga State University of Technology, Belgorod State Agricultural University named after V. Gorin, Moscow Region State Pedagogical University, and others.
The concepts highlighted in the presentations received enthusiastic endorsement from fellow participants, igniting interest in continued scientific exploration within the discussed realms. The conference organizers conveyed appreciation to all colleagues for their valuable contributions and expressed hope for sustained collaboration in both the scientific and professional domains.