June 24, 2017 the graduation ceremony took place at Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives. Among  lucky owners of diplomas are 41 foreign citizens. A lot of graduates from Turkmenistan and Tajikistan were given the University certificates for active participation in public life and scientific and sports achievements.
On this day foreign graduates of Master’s degree course were honored as well. Master's diplomas of international standard were obtained by 8 foreign citizens from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia.

      June 9, 2017 Department of Global and National Economics of BTEU held occupational guidance for trainees of preparatory courses studying the Russian language.  Students from Republic of Bangladesh received full information on their further possibility to study at BTEU. Occupational guidance has already come to results: all trainees stated their willingness to become first-year students in the specialty “Global Economics”.

   June 1, 2017 future young scientists at present students and trainees of Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives from Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan participated in the opening of international forum "Youth for science and economics: development and prospects". Young scientist from Yemen Ahmed Al Hammadi (thesis mentor PhD in Economics, associate professor Shablouskaya Tatsiana) presented results of his research work in English on the topic "The global derivatives market" at the plenary session.
Representatives of Russian and Ukrainian universities as well as young scientists from universities of various regions of Belarus took part in the forum.

      April 27, 2017 a festival of international friendship "Let's Join Hands, Friends!" took place at BTEU. It was attended by foreign students from India, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Sri-Lanka. 
Natallia Snytkova, acting Rector and First Vice-rector of the University, welcomed the guests and participants of the festival. She took a notice that such meetings contributed to the establishment of new creative contacts between the students from different countries and nationalities; to the sharing and dissemination of the best national traditions, to the maintenance and enhancement of the cultural achievements of students, as well as, tolerance.
Voices and melodies from different parts of our planet were heard that evening from the stage of the Palace of Culture of the University. Belarusian students on the rights of the hosts greeted guests with the theatric sketch “History of Gomel”. The songs of Turkish and Indian students took turns inflammatory dancing of the representatives of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Artistic programme was notable for scenic narrative. Participants of the festival demonstrated lyrical songs, patriotic songs, classical folk dances, modern choreography, and recitation of literary compositions.

   

    February 16, 2017 Day of National Cultures was held at Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives.
Students from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Bangladesh, Yemen and Belarus presented not only amateur performances, but, as well, made presentations of their countries, focusing on the culture and traditions. Guests of the event had once again the possibility to get acquainted with the culture and national traditions of different nations, to taste multinational dishes, as well as the concinnity of lively songs and dances.    
   

       October 26, 2016 a meeting of Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs with foreign students BTEU took place. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Colonel Burenkova O.V. inspecting officers of the Office Borisova E.A. and Galitsky A.N, University administration as well as more than 80 foreign students from.
During the meeting students were reminded about the must of observing of migration of the Republic of Belarus, as well as the responsibility for its violation. They discussed the terms and rules of migration registration, the procedure for issuing visas.
Particular attention was paid to compliance with the rules of behavior in public places and the established norms of conduct on the territory of the Republic of Belarus.         

     June 25, 2016 the graduation ceremony took place at Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives. 13 graduates from foreign countries got graduate diplomas.We heartily wish success in the future professional activity and congratulate on the successful graduation:

·        Abdrahmanov Shageldi (Turkmenistan);

·        Akmammedov Isamuhammet (Turkmenistan);

·        Amirshoev Isfandiyor (Tajikistan);

·        Atayev Kuri (Turkmenistan);

·        Gadoev Dilovar (Tajikistan);

·        Garibzoda Saidashrafi (Tajikistan);

·        Gutlyyeva Ayjennet (Turkmenistan);

·        Dzhalolov Mukhammad (Tajikistan);

·        Dovletmyradov Yslam (Turkmenistan);

·        Saidov Dovud (Tajikistan);

·        Saidkhodzhaev Ubaydullo (Таджикистан);

·        Tagaev Firdavs (Tajikistan);

·        Hydyrkulyyev Ovezgeldi (Turkmenistan).

     June 25, 2016 Master of Economics degrees were officially awarded to graduates of the II degree of higher education. Great opportunities for scientific and labor activity open before the highly qualified specialists - graduates of the Master's.We congratulate on getting the Master's degree:

·        Abdulloev Naimjon (Tajikistan);

·        Baishev Artur (Turkmenistan);

·        Latipov Karimdzhon (Tajikistan);

·        Mukhtarov Farrukh (Tajikistan);

·        Rakhmatov Karomatulo (Tajikistan);

·        Sadykov Rasim (Turkmenistan);

·        Tachmammedov Nurmuhammet (Turkmenistan);

·        Kholov Khurshed (Tajikistan);

·        Cherriyev Gaygysyz (Turkmenistan);

·        Eshov Muhammadali (Tajikistan).

      March 11-12, 2016 students from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan participated in the event "Day of National Cultures" timed to the International Day of Novruz, which was provided with national dishes, costumes and presentations about their homeland. This holiday has become traditional at the university and is celebrated yearly.

   March 11-12, 2016 at Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives national championship 2016 in arm wrestling took place, in which foreign students of BTEU actively participate and receive awards.
We congratulate Arslan Ylyasov (Turkmenistan) and Ishan Soltanmyradov (Turkmenistan) with the reaching of the qualifying standard for awarding of the title "Master of Sports of the Republic of Belarus".

      February 25-26, 2015 foreign students from Tajikistan took part in the 9st festival of foreign students' creative work titled "Friendship of Peoples" at the invitation of "Belarusian-Russian University" (Mogilev). According to the results of participation in the contest MukhtarovFarrukhwas the 1st degree Diploma in the category "The dramatic art.Reciter " and the Diploma for advocacy of the ideas of peace and friendship between peoples, as well as the dance group of BTEU was awarded the 3st degree Diploma in the category "Modern dance".
At the end of the festival, students from different countries exchanged their contacts with the view of further communication and strengtheningof international relations.  

      January 9, 2016 Turkish studentsofBelarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives visited one of the oldest museum institutions in the Republic of Belarus - Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble. Having found themselves in several ages of previous millennia and plunged into the rich history of our country, the students were impressed by what they saw.

      October 22, 2015 a meeting of migration office and the foreign students of BTEU took place. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Department of Internal Affairs of Gomel, the Department of Citizenship and Migration UNTDID of Gomel, the university officials and more than 100 foreign students from 6 countries (Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey).
During the meeting, students were told about the terms and rules of migration registration, the order of extension and renewal of educational visas.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the rules of habitation in a dormitory, behavior in public places, adherence to established standards of conduct in the territory of the Republic of Belarus.

    September 25-26, 2015 it was decided to organize the celebration of Eid al-Adhainon the initiative of foreign students of our university.
Students from Turkmenistan and Tajikistan participated in the event. The culmination of the celebration was the tasting of dishes of the Turkmen and Tajik cuisine. None of the Muslim feastscan dowithout generous treats. The guests were acquainted with the customs of this holiday, treated traditional dishes: dograma, shurpa and, of course, sweets. In general, the whole preparation and holding of the event pleasantly surprised all present with theirgood organization and coordination.
It must be said that such events are very important and useful for the students, because they promote the development of intercultural relations, give the chance to be acquainted with the traditions of other nationalities and to make new friends. After all, lastingfriendship between the nations of the world is the key to the bright future of our planet. 

   
April 23, 2015 a festival of international friendship "Let's Join Hands, Friends!" took place at BTEU. It was attended by foreign students from Yemen, China, Taiwan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan who are studying at the universities of Belarus.
Lyudmila Misnikova, First Vice-rector of the University, welcomed the guests and participants of the festival. She took a notice that such meetings contributed to the establishment of new creative contacts between the students from different countries and nationalities; to the sharing and dissemination of the best national traditions, to the maintenance and enhancement of the cultural achievements of students, as well as, tolerance.
Voices and melodies from different parts of our planet were heard that evening from the stage of the Palace of Culture of the University. Belarusian students on the rights of the hosts greeted guests with the vocal and choreographic composition “Beautiful girls”.
The songs of Yemeni, Chinese and Taiwan students took turns inflammatory dancing of the representatives of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Participants of the festival demonstrated lyrical songs, patriotic songs, classical folk dances, modern choreography, and recitation of literary compositions.
Video of the event you can watch here.

       March 31, 2014 Day of National Cultures organized by the Department of Ideological and Educational Work with Youth was held at Belarusian Trade and Economic University of Consumer Cooperatives.
Students from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Belarus presented not only amateur performances, but, as well, made presentations of their countries, focusing on the culture and traditions. Guests of the event had once again the possibility to get acquainted with the culture and national traditions of different nations, to taste Belarusian, Tajik and Turkmen national dishes, as well as the concinnity of lively songs and dances.
All the participants of the event did their best, thus each of the teams was awarded with diplomas and gifts, solemnly presented by the Vice-rector for Teaching and Educational and Informational Work A.I.Kapshtyk.

       March 23, 2014 a festive event devoted to the International day of Nowruz took place at BTEU. In translation from Persian "Nowruz" means a new day. Nowruz is a feast of nature, which represents the end of long, severe winter with its bitter colds, spring triumph in nature and human hearts.
This event was held at the initiative of students from Tajikistan and was reflection of fine traditions of the Tajik people. Participation of representatives of other nationalities in this event promoted further unity and mutual understanding between students from different countries who perform their study at BTEU.
Students from Tajikistan prepared a program which acquainted guests not only with traditions and customs of the feast, but also with dishes of ethnic cuisine cooked on this day. The event was attended by the Rector of the University Doctor of Economics, Professor S.N.Lebedzeva, First Vice-rector L.V.Misnikova, deans of faculties, teachers and university students (more photos here).  

        February 26-27, 2014 Foreign students from Tajikistan took part in the 8^th festival of foreign students' creative work titled "Friendship of Peoples" at the invitation of "Belarusian-Russian University" (Mogilev). 
According to the results of participation in the contest Zaripova Kimehon was awarded the 1^st degree Diploma in the category "Folk dance.Solo" and Madaliev Muhammad was awarded the 2^nd degree Diploma in the category "The dramatic art.Reciter".

      November 21, 2014  Students from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey took part in a cultural event “Secrets of Mastership”. Each team prepared and delivered a presentation of their country, a lively dance or a song. The key point of the event was degustation of ethnic cuisine dishes.
On completion of the event the most active participants were presented certificates of gratitude.

       October 5-6, 2014 Students from Turkmenistan and Tajikistan participated in the event on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

       July 28, 2014 The Preparatory Department of BTEU graduated students for the ninth time. Foreign sitizens of Turkmenistan and Turkey have got certificates on successfull completion. Rector of BTEU, Doctor of Economics, Professor S.N.Lebedzeva presented certificates to the graduated students.

March 10, 2014 foreign students of our university participated in a student event "Belarus is a country of peace and conciliation", which was held at Francisk Skorina Gomel State University. The event was organized by the Gomel regional branch of the public association "Belarusian Peace Foundation" as well as by regional and municipal committees of Belarusian Republican Youth Union.

      18-19 February, 2014 foreign students from Turkmenistan took part in the 7th festival of foreign students' creative work titled "Friendship of Peoples" at the invitation of "Belarusian-Russian University" (Mogilev). 
Subsequent to the results of the participation in the contest the students were awarded the 3^rd degree Diploma in the category "Visiting Card of the participant in the video format of the Festival" and the 1^st degree Diploma in the category "The original genre".

 April 18, 2013 a festival of international friendship "Let's Join Hands, Friends" took place at our University. It was attended by foreign students from India, China, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Sri Lanka who are studying at the universities of Gomel.
Vladimir F. Byk, First Vice-Rector of the University, welcomed the guests and participants of the festival. He took notice that such meetings contributed to the establishment of new creative contacts between the students from different countries and nationalities; to the sharing and dissemination of the best national traditions, to the maintenance and enhancement of the cultural achievements of students, as well as tolerance education.
Anwar K. Ibodov, the Consul of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Republic of Belarus, attended the festival as a guest of distinction. He took notice of high level of preparation and holding of the event and talked with students and undergraduates from Tajikistan, studying at the Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives. In addition, BTEU is the only university in the region, where tajik students are studying.
Voices and melodies from different parts of our planet were heard that evening from the stage of the Palace of Culture of the University. Belarusian students on the rights of the hosts greeted guests with the song “City-on-the-Sozh” and vocal and choreographic composition “Camomile fields".
The songs of Nigerian, Chinese and Tajik students took turns inflammatory dancing of the representatives of India, Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan. Many young people came to the festival wearing their national costumes, which gave the festival a special and unique flavor.

 March 22, 2013 a celebration event dedicated to the International Day of Novruz took place in BTEU. Translated from Persian "Novruz" means a new Day. Novruz is a feast of nature and represents the end of a long harsh winter with its bitter cold. It also means land revival, spring rejoicing in nature and human hearts. The holiday commemorates the annual sowing of crops in Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, India, Iran, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other countries.
Novruz has been and remains a factor of rapprochement of the peoples, enrichment and interpenetration of different cultures, expansion of cultural space.
Students from Tajikistan and Turkmenistan met the guests not only with the traditions and customs of the holiday, but with the national dishes, which are prepared on this day.

 November 6, 2012 Cultural event "Dialogue of Cultures" was held in BTEU. Students studing at the university from Belarus, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan took part in it. 
While opening the event, the Rector of BTEU S.N.Lebedeva noted that history and cultural traditions of our people contributed to the maintenance of cultural heritage and strengthening of international cultural relations. During the event those present became familiar with national symbols, folk costumes, national customs and traditions, cultural heritage of three countries. Songs and dances by Belarusian, Tajik and Turkmen students were performed.

 June 22, 2012 the Preparatory Department of the Faculty of Business education graduated students for the seventh time. 8 foreign citizens got certificates on successful completion of the Preparatory Department. Their friends, teachers, supervising professors, assistants, Head of the International Relations T. P. Valynets, Dean of the Faculty of Business Education N. V. Maksimenko, teacher of the Russian Language N. A. Dzvinskovskaya came to congratulate the graduates.

 March 15-16, 2012 a group of foreign students from BTEU took part in the 5th festival of foreign students’ creative work titled “Friendship of Peoples”, held on the premises of the state institution of higher education “Belarusian-Russian University” (Mogilev). Participation resulted in obtaining the 3rd degree diploma in the nomination “Vocal and Choral Creative Work”.

 March 6, 2012 inspectors of Department for Citizenship and Migration of the Soviet District Administration Kosobukina M.V. and Marusik R.I., Deputy Head of Border Control “Gomel” OPOGK “Minsk” of State Border Committee of Belarus Lazarenko R.A. met with the foreign students and students of the preparatory department. The compliance with the rules of stay of foreign citizens in the Republic ofBelarus and the liability for non-compliance were on the agenda of the meeting.

 October 13, 2011 students and Master Course students from Tajikistan participated in the opening of the Tajik artist Bahrom Ismatov’s exhibition within the days of culture of the Republic of Tajikistan.

 April 13, 2011 - a tour to the Vetka Museum of Folk Art was organized for the foreign students of BTEU. The Department of Foreign Languages regularly holds such activities aimed at promoting cross-cultural communication. Students became familiarized with the unique history of the Vetka Region, saw a unique collection of icons, visited the permanent exhibition of Neglyubskie towels and incunabula, participated in the conversation with the museum staff and told them about their national traditions, rites and religious peculiarities.  

 November 15, 2010 there was held a meeting of foreign students and students of the Preparatory department of the Russian language with the rector of the University Navumchyk A.A., vice-rector on educational work Misnikova L.V., head of International Relations Department Volinets T.P., head of Department for Citizenship and Migration of Gomel Soviet District Administration, police major Smalyuga A.K., a senior officer of Gomel Border Group, senior lieutenant Konyukov D.A., security officer of Department for Drugs Control and Anti-human Trafficking of administration of Gomel Soviet District Administration.