Kalmyk State University (Russia) and Nalanda University sign Memorandum of Cooperation
Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, in Elista, Russia, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University, Bihar, for exchanges, joint research and dual degrees (PIB, 18 October 2025).
Summary
Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, in Elista, capital of Russia's Republic of Kalmykia, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University, India, PIB reported on 18 October 2025. The meeting was held at Kalmyk State University; Nalanda Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi joined by video link, and Indian Embassy officials attended. Planned initiatives include research internships for Kalmyk scholars at Nalanda, joint projects such as 'Healthcare: Ayurveda and Kalmyk Traditional Medicine', a 'Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India', dual degree programmes and joint cultural festivals. Rector Prof. Badma Salayev said the university works with universities in 23 countries and hosts about 1,500 international students from 53 nations, including 50 Indians. The signing followed the arrival of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from India in Kalmykia.
Key facts
- Parties
- Kalmyk State University (Elista, Russia) and Nalanda University (India)
- Nalanda VC
- Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi (via video link)
- Kalmyk Rector
- Prof. Badma Salayev
- Planned
- Internships, joint projects, Buddhist written heritage encyclopedia, dual degrees, cultural festivals
- KSU reach
- 23 countries; ~1,500 foreign students from 53 nations, incl. 50 Indians
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Kalmyk State University, which signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University in October 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Elista
PIB: the university is 'Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Elista', the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Consider the following statements about the Kalmyk State University–Nalanda University Memorandum of Cooperation (October 2025): 1. Nalanda University's Vice-Chancellor attended the signing in person in Elista. 2. The planned initiatives include a 'Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi joined the meeting via video link; the planned initiatives include preparing the Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India.