GARIPOV RUSTAM, male, a Russian international student born on November 14, 2002, is an undergraduate student in the Economics Department at Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Class of 2020. He has twice received the Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students and four times earned the first-class academic scholarship at Shenzhen MSU-BIT University. He has also been funded by the Shenzhen Universiade International Student Foundation.
In 2020, GARIPOV RUSTAM graduated with top honors from a prestigious Russian university (OPCS) and achieved a perfect score of 100 in the additional entrance mathematics exam at Moscow University, ranking first among all international students admitted to the program. Throughout his university studies, he consistently maintained excellent academic performance with a GPA of 3.98/4 and actively participated in academic and social activities, showcasing his well-rounded abilities.
GARIPOV RUSTAM is actively engaged in both academic and social activities. He is passionate about participating in various international conferences and volunteer activities, contributing to social progress through practical actions. In April 2023, at the Churkin Moscow International Model United Nations Conference, he was awarded the Best Delegate title for his outstanding performance and recognized by the Russian United Nations Association. In the summer of 2023, GARIPOV RUSTAM was selected as a student for the Peking University Summer School, earning 4 credits after completing courses in Macroeconomics and Finance. In May 2024, he received an admission offer for the HEC Paris Summer Program (M&A), which will be held in France in July 2024.
GARIPOV RUSTAM also demonstrates exceptional cross-cultural communication skills. He is fluent in Russian, English, and Chinese, enabling him to communicate effectively in multiple languages. From his freshman year, GARIPOV RUSTAM has been involved in various international interactions and collaborations, helping him gain a better understanding of different cultures. He has participated in the AIESEC Leadership Development Experience Global Volunteer Program, served as the International Relations Manager for AIESEC Moscow, interned at VM Partners, a China-Russia international trade company in Shenzhen, studied Quantitative Finance and Macroeconomic Reporting at Peking University, and learned FinTech and Payment Innovation at the Russian Bank's FinTech Center, laying a solid foundation for his future career.
As the class leader and a student council member, GARIPOV RUSTAM advocates mutual respect and cooperation, setting an example for his peers. He is passionate about Chinese culture and history, actively participating in calligraphy, martial arts, and Chinese language courses, and deepening his understanding of Chinese culture through various cultural activities.
Currently, GARIPOV RUSTAM has received an admission offer for the Master’s program in Finance at the National University of Singapore Business School. Meanwhile, he is also considering other opportunities, including top universities in Russia and China, as he hopes to connect his future career with both countries.
