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09 Oct
2026

RAU Hosts Conference on the Development of Physical Education and Sports in CIS Countries

The conference brings together scientists, lecturers, and specialists from Armenia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Tajikistan.

The international conference “Development of Physical Education and Sports in CIS Countries,” dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), opened at the Russian-Armenian University on October 9.

The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by RAU Rector Edward Sandoyan, RAU Vice-Rector for Science Pargev Avetisyan, Head of RAU’s Department of Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyle Armen Grigoryan, Vice-Rector for Science, Innovation and Digital Transformation at Lesgaft National State University Alexey Baryaev, and Head of the Department of General Psychology at Yerevan State University Hrant Avanesyan.

RAU Rector Edward Sandoyan highlighted the importance of healthcare system reforms, noting that, thanks to government programs, average life expectancy in Armenia has increased from 75 to 78 years.

Armen Grigoryan, in turn, emphasized the need to promote mass sports and develop scientifically grounded approaches.

The conference brings together scientists, lecturers, and specialists from Armenia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Tajikistan. Its program covers 13 areas, ranging from biomedical foundations to esports and sports management.

The conference is organized by RAU’s Department of Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyle in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.