On the last day of November, a traditional FOIS Freshman Initiation Ceremony was held at RSMU. Teachers and administration staff of the University together with senior international students welcomed first graders from 27 countries including Greece, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Morocco, India and others.

Traditionally that bright and colorful event started with an opening speech of the FOIS Dean, Victor Okorokov, that was followed by the oath of a medical student. The students were also greeted by the Vice-Rector for Curricular Activity, Oleg Uryasyev, the International Department personnel, and the representatives of the Department of Latin and Russian Languages.

The official part of the ceremony was followed by a bright concert prepared by the FOIS Student Council.