A delegation from the Chuvash I. Yakovlev State Pedagogical University, Russia, visited the University of Kelaniya on June 20, 2025, and met Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya at the Vice-Chancellor’s office. The delegation comprised Prof. Kozhanov Igor Vladimirovich, Rector, Chuvash I. Yakovlev State Pedagogical University, Russia; Prof. Kirillov Aleksandr Alekseevich, Head of the Department of Scientific and Innovation Work; and Prof. Aleksandrova Galina Aleksandrovna, Head of the Department of Postgraduate Program.

University of Kelaniya is engaged in drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chuvash I. Yakovlev State Pedagogical University with a view to develop Russian language studies. Further, Russian delegation expressed interest in offering joint postgraduate programs, particularly in the fields of Education Sciences, Pedagogy, and Psychology. The possibilities of academic exchange and cooperation between the two universities were discussed.

Ven. Senior Prof. N. Dhammadinna Thero, Head of the Department of Modern Languages, and Ven. Dr. M. Gunananda Thero, Senior Lecturer in Russian attended the discussion. Dr. Samanthi Jayawardena, Deputy Director, Centre for International Affairs, and Ms. Rasangi Gamage, Coordinator were also present at the meeting.