Teachers of the Department of Language Training for Foreign Citizens hold integrative meetings, trainings, socio-cultural events within the framework of the project “Social Integration of Foreign Students under the Conditions of Internationalization of Higher Education”.

Foreign students present their cultural heritage, traditions and customs. On November 7, indian students of the group 736 of the Medical Institute celebrated the national festival “Diwali”. Thus, in a practical lesson on sociolinguistics, students presented festive songs and information about the holiday’s history, as well as its role in shaping the values of the younger generation. For Indians, Diwali is the most anticipated holiday of the year. Hence, a person, who, in certain circumstances, cannot celebrate it at home, does not forget the traditions in other countries. Diwali, also known as Deepavali (Sanskrit दीपावली (Dīpāvalī), “row or series of lights”) – the main Indian festival, holiday of lights, festival of lights, a kind of Indian “New Year”. On the days of Diwali celebrations, there are certain traditions that have a spiritual base. First of all, it is necessary to clean up the house – the home of body, and most importantly – to clean up the body (the home of soul).