Kazakhstan and Russia Launch Nuclear University Branch Amid Energy Cooperation
A significant step in bilateral cooperation has been taken as a branch of Russia’s National Research Nuclear University MEPhI has been inaugurated at al-Farabi Kazakh National University. This move comes amidst the 21st Forum on Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia, attended by Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin via videoconference.
The new branch is set to play a pivotal role in Kazakhstan's plans to construct its first nuclear power plant. With over 1,453 agreements already signed between universities in the two countries, the focus is on dual-degree programs and joint scientific projects. Russian universities, renowned globally for their scientific and educational progress, are key partners for Kazakhstani institutions in developing core specialists.
The plant's construction will create jobs, employing over 6,000 workers and more than 3,000 mid-level specialists. As the project progresses, specialists in narrow fields within the nuclear sector will be highly sought after. Kazakhstan is prioritizing the strengthening of the personnel potential in the nuclear industry to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
The opening of the MEPhI branch at al-Farabi Kazakh National University is a testament to the growing cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan in the field of nuclear energy. With a shared commitment to developing human resources and expertise, the two countries are poised to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant.
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