Francophonie Days at NEFU

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10.04.2026

African students of M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) took part in various events dedicated to the International Day of Francophonie.

Students from French-speaking countries not only participated in university events but also traveled to various secondary schools in the uluses (districts) of the Republic of Sakha. The French-speaking students visited Mayinsky Lyceum and the V.P. Artamonov Sakha-French Lyceum.

As part of the preparation for the 2nd Siberian-African Youth Summit, which is one of the main events of the Siberian-African Consortium, African students of NEFU participated in the scientific-practical seminar "Francophonie: A Space for Multilateral Cooperation." NEFU is an active member of the RAFU consortium.

The students presented their reports on various topics:

  • Kenali Sedjro Thierry, a fourth-year student in the Tourism program at the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Northeast of the Russian Federation, originally from the Republic of Benin, delivered a plenary report titled "The Role of Francophonie in Promoting the French Language and Cultural Diversity." 
  • Ading Kouna Ben Boris, a first-year master's student at the Faculty of Law in "Mining Law and Environmental Protection," originally from Cameroon. The student presented a report: "Tourism in Cameroon."
  • Gnazigbe Assima-Tchée Tom Eric, a student of the preparatory faculty, originally from Togo, gave a presentation: "Culture and Traditions of Togo." 
  • Marie Elongo, a student of the preparatory faculty, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She presented a report "The Musical Wealth of the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Journey Through Rhythms and Traditions."
  • Alain Florentin Zounga Kouna from the Institute of Foreign Philology and Regional Studies at NEFU, who came from Cameroon, spoke about the culinary art of Cameroon.
  • Felga Kourtel, a fourth-year student of the Faculty of Law, from the Republic of Congo, presented information about the culture of the Republic of Congo.
  • Djeudji H. Liticia Blondel, a first-year master's student at the Institute of Economics and Finance, from Cameroon, shared information about the origin and development of the French language in Cameroon.
  • Ahmed Razaui, a first-year master's student at the Institute of Physics and Technology, studying in the program "Physics of Precious Minerals Processing," from Cameroon, spoke about the culture of Cameroon. 
  • Kenné Fotsing Louis Godlove, a first-year master's student at the Institute of Physics and Technology in the program "Physics of Precious Minerals Processing," originally from Cameroon. The topic of his report: "Sports Development in Cameroon."
  • Bangakpan Foxi Fudjerald Luther, a student of the preparatory faculty, originally from the Central African Republic, gave a report: "Culture of the Central African Republic."
  • Billong Pauline Nelly, a first-year master's student of the Faculty of Law, shared information on the topic "The African Woman."
  • Kamwa Carine Laure, a first-year master's student at the Arctic State University of Culture, Arts and Creative Industries, specializing in "Fashion Design," gave a report on the topic: "Presentation of Tourist Sites in Cameroon." 

The French-speaking students also took part in the culinary festival "Gastronomic Diplomacy from Africa to the Arctic." During the event, African and Russian students presented traditional dishes, performed musical numbers, shared recipes, and took part in a master class.