Museum of Culture of the Peoples of the World of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia Museum was opened on October 10, 1984. On December 23, 1993, a new exposition opened, which later became the Museum of the Peoples of the World. The main task of the RUDN University Museum is to convey information about the university, its history, development and formation. Part of the exposition of the museum is devoted to the cultures of other countries and peoples. It presents traditional costumes of different nationalities, products and works of folk craftsmen from various materials, such as bones, leather, wood, metal, money from different countries, silverware from Bolivia, India and other countries. Excursions are constantly held for foreign students and students of the university, as well as for high school students planning to enter the University of Friendship of Peoples and guests of the university.

More than 12,000 students from 140 countries study at the university, and visiting the museum gives them the opportunity to get acquainted not only with the history of RUDN University, but also to learn a lot about the culture and customs of their friends and classmates.

The RUDN Museum is one of the founders and participants of the public program “Moscow Veterans and Youth for the Culture of Peace”.