RUDN Poetry Slam
The university winter will be filled with rhymes and rhythms –
RUDN University poets will engage in a literary battle...
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This isn't just a competition, but a tradition that dates back to the 1960s, when poetry competitions first appeared within the walls of our university. Today, we continue this glorious history.
At the event you will find...
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RUDN University is your poetry venue. Make your mark!
Slam Goals
- Identifying and supporting literary talent
- Developing the university's cultural life
- Creating a platform for dialogue between young poets and the public
- Developing public speaking skills with creative material
Participation Terms
Students of all forms and specializations are invited to participate in the RUDN Poets' Slam.
Physical attendance at the final event in December 2026 is mandatory!
Step 1. Submit your application by November 20, 2025, to the email address: turnirpoetov@rudn.ru
Step 2. Prepare your application according to the following requirements:
1. In the body of the email, provide:
- Last name, first name, and patronymic.
- Your year of study and faculty.
2. Attach a single document in .doc (Microsoft Word) format with your selection of poems. File requirements:
- Three best poems with a total volume of up to 150 lines (including spaces).
Note: Authors who write in small forms are allowed to increase the number of poems, provided the total limit of 150 lines is not exceeded.
- If the selection includes poems in foreign languages, at least one poem must be in Russian.
- Font: Times New Roman, size: 14.
Jury
Performances and texts will be evaluated by active Moscow-based poets, members of literary associations and creative unions
Outcomes
The winners of the Tournament will be awarded commemorative prizes, and their names will be added to the chronicle of the university's poetry
We look forward to your verses!
Let's write a new chapter in RUDN's poetic history together!
Rhyme to be quoted!
Music from words…
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Every part of the thing, namely the slam structure, its organization, moderators’ texts, the non-competitive part – is a result of students’ direct engagement |
100% Сreativity |
The Atmosphere of Friendship |
Students visit the Slam in companies, get to know each other, and form communities |  |
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There is not a single university faculty staying out – both philology and medical students, as well as mathematicians and lawyers’ participation. Foreign students feel free in the Russian language poetic environment. There were some students from India, Egypt and other countries appearing successfully in the Slam |
Unity in Diversity |
Brilliant and Skilled |
УParticipants prepare thoroughly for the contest, and improve the quality of poetic material, thereby complicating the jury every year |  |
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The contest members and winners perform at city poetry venues, at the Union of Writers of the Russian Federation as well, and participate in poetry almanacs |
Bright Horizons |
The event opens the door to a great poetic life for many students!
Winner of the Seventh Poetry Tournament
1st place
Olga Vasiyarova
4th year, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Seventh Poetry Tournament
2nd place
Alexander Oganyan
4th year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Seventh Poetry Tournament
3d place
Ulyana Nagornova
1st year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Seventh Poetry Tournament
Audience Award
Best Poem in a Foreign Language
Grigory Sofiysky
2nd year, Institute of Russian Language
Winner of the Sixth RUDN Poets' Slam
Audience Choice Award
1st place
Grigory Sofiysky
1st year student, Institute of Russian Language
Winner of the Sixth RUDN Poets' Slam
2nd place
Evelina Timofeeva
3d year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Sixth RUDN Poets' Slam
3d place
Maxime De Villiers
Master's student, Institute of Agrobiotechnology, Russian State Agrarian University named after K. A. Timiryazev
Winner of the Sixth RUDN Poets' Slam
Best Poem in a Foreign Language
Glafira Larionova
2nd year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Fifth RUDN Poets' Slam
1st place
Rodion Shafikov
Master's student, FHSS
Winner of the Fifth RUDN Poets' Slam
2nd place
Audience Choice Award
Egor Botkin
2nd year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Fifth RUDN Poets' Slam
3d place
Evelina Timofeeva
3d year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of the Fifth RUDN Poets' Slam
Audience Choice Award
Pavel Boychenko
4th year student, Medical Institute
Winner of the Fifth RUDN Poets' Slam
Audience Choice Award
Arnold Emilien
1st year student, Faculty of Philology
The winners of The Fourth Poetry Slam
1st place
Yuri Vinokurov
1st year student, FHSS
The winners of The Fourth Poetry Slam
2nd place
Danila Ratushny
1st year student, FHSS
Winner of The Fourth Poetry Slam
3d place
Inessa Kostenko
2nd year student, Institute of Russian Language
Winner of The Fourth Poetry Slam
Audience Awards
Olga Vasiyarova
2nd year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of The Fourth Poetry Slam
Audience Awards
Evelina Timofeeva
2nd year student, Faculty of Philology
Winner of The Fourth Poetry Slam
Audience Awards
Kassem Mariam Amr (Egypt)
1st year student, Faculty of Philology