27.04.2022

Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Venezuela to BSEU

This year, diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela are overstepping the 25-year milestone. In this regard, Franklin Ramirez Araque, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Venezuela, together with his wife, Mairena Nieves, agreed to take part in the scientific seminar “Latin American Vector in International Cooperation: Political, Economic and Socio-Cultural Aspects”, that took place on April 26.


All participants of the scientific seminar communicated in Spanish. In his welcoming speech to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students, the Ambassador of Venezuela noted that the Center for Latin American Studies of the Belarusian State Economic University is an excellent platform for time-tested cooperation between our countries in the field of education. The Ambassador shared interesting facts about Latin America, its history, traditions, landmarks and achievements with the seminar participants. It is noteworthy that a lot of them are reflected in the exhibition "Colors of Venezuela" organized in the BSEU library, which everyone can visit.


The scientific seminar was continued by BSEU students, who presented in Spanish the results of their research in the field of Latin American studies. The topics of speeches reflected the interests of students and touched upon the issues of interest to them. The diversity of scientific research this year could not but impress the guests of honor: the prepared presentations touched upon the development of the Latin American region, the impact of the current political situation on the economy of Latin countries, the peculiarities of the Latin American version of the Spanish language, the role of magical realism in world literature, the reflection of gastronomic realities in Latin American picture of the world and the state of the world coffee market.

These students took part in the scientific seminar "Latin American vector in international cooperation: political, economic and socio-cultural aspects" and prepared reports with presentations this year:

Daria Vitashkevich, FIBC 4 course.
Elena Moshchuk, Ekaterina Kharitonovich, International Economic Relations 2nd year.
Anna Lakevich, FIBC 4 course.
Julia Velikanova, FIBC 4 course.
Natalia Sharapa, Irina Kasyuk, International Economic Relations 3 course.
Alina Kunash, International Economic Relations 3 course.
Alesya Sukhova and Ksenia Zheshko, International Economic Relations 3 course
Anastasia Kaptyug, Kirill Kondukov, FCTI 4th year

The young researchers showed great interest in the Latin American region in general and in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in particular with their reports. All speakers received a unique opportunity for scientific discussion, tested their abilities and confirmed their love for the Spanish language.

The day before, the Olympiad in Business Spanish was held among the Faculty of International Business Communications. During the seminar, FIBC Dean Yulia SHAVRUK congratulated the winners and presented them with certificates. The top three were 4th year students:

1st place - Yanchenko Anna
2nd place - Vitashkevich Daria
3rd place - Polina Garmaza, Anna Lakevich, Nastya Gilmanova

The scientific seminar "Latin American Vector in International Cooperation: Political, Economic and Socio-Cultural Aspects" has become a traditional event of the Center. As a gift from the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Venezuela, Franklin Ramirez Araque, our university received collections of unique literary specimens that will be used in teaching and adorn the library of the Center for Latin American Studies. The organizers of the event thank all the participants of the scientific seminar and invite BSEU students and teachers to participate in the scientific seminar in 2023!

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