08.04.2026
At Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, a study internship is being held for a group of master’s students from Kazakhstan. They are enrolled in the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), in partnership with the Al-Farabi Scientific and Educational Centre, headed by Violeta Dobichina, is actively involved in the implementation of the training programme.
On 3 April 2026, Prof. DSc Tzvetan Davidkov introduced the participants to the topic of government support for small and medium-sized enterprises. During the meeting, educational games were presented, which generated strong interest and engagement among the participants. The guests were impressed by the simulator, which offers numerous learning opportunities, including strategising, experiential learning, and the development of a critical perspective.
On 7 April 2026, the Kazakh master’s students attended a lecture by Prof. Dr. Iskra Beleva from the Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on “Social Policy and Social Protection of the Population”. During the discussions, the similarities and differences between the socio-economic models of Kazakhstan and Bulgaria were examined.
The Kazakh master’s students also took part in a discussion with representatives of the Department of Economics, during which opportunities for bilateral cooperation and for deepening economic relations between the two countries were discussed.
During their visit to the University, the guests attended numerous lectures delivered by colleagues from various university units and took part in professional visits and meetings at Sofia Municipality, agencies, and media organisations.
The partnership between our University and our colleagues from Kazakhstan continues to develop. We look forward to future meetings and even more meaningful results.