INRTU Student from Nigeria Garba Ahmad Yakubu Wins Regional Stage of StudRussia Competition
Garba Ahmad Yakubu, a student of the INRTU School of Aircraft Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Transport, gave a standout performance at the regional stage of the All-Russian "StudRussia" competition. His video about Russia was named the best in the "Russia in My Phone" online contest.
The Siberian Federal District regional stage of the "StudRussia" competition took place in late October in Krasnoyarsk. Held with the support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the competition attracted over 2,500 applications this year. A total of 140 students from universities across the Siberia participated in the regional round, including 10 students from INRTU. The INRTU delegation included representatives from Nigeria, India, Cameroon, and Turkmenistan.
The "StudRussia" competition is aimed at supporting international students at Russian universities who have achieved notable success in education and science, youth policy, student leadership, community service, volunteering, arts, and sports. Participants get the opportunity to showcase their talents, share experiences, find like-minded peers, and unlock their potential across seven categories: "Future of Science," "Leader of a Generation," "Conquerors of Peaks," "Kindness Without Borders," "Inspired by Creativity," "Russian Language and Culture," and "Voice of a Generation (Media)." The event program featured self-presentations, business games, lectures, workshops, excursions, and interactive sessions.
Garba Ahmad Yakubu is studying aircraft construction at INRTU and previously served as President of the International Student Council. He has extensive experience organizing major cultural events, is a passionate and successful karate practitioner, and actively represents the university on international platforms. In 2025, at the Siberian stage of the "StudRussia" competition, he won the Grand Prix award for "Best International Student."
This year, Garba Ahmad Yakubu competed in the "Leader of a Generation" category:
"One of the competition tasks was to create a video titled 'Russia in My Phone,' showing our personal perspective on life and experiences in Russia. My clip was chosen as the best, and I received a winner's diploma at the StudRussia 2026 regional stage for the Siberian Federal District. For me, this is more than just a personal milestone. The competition allowed me to meet active students from different regions, exchange best practices, and represent our university at such a high level. I am deeply grateful to INRTU for the opportunity to take part in events like this, and I hope there are many more exciting projects ahead."
The final stage of the "StudRussia" project will take place in Moscow at the end of November.
