African students from SPbPU attended the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg

At the invitation of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, outstanding students from the pre-university preparation program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, and St. Petersburg State University took part in the festive events for graduates of the Scarlet Sails program.

Participants from Africa immersed themselves in the atmosphere of the white night, enjoyed dancing, fireworks, and the passage of the legendary brig with scarlet sails along the Neva River. Many shared their vivid impressions. It was wonderful to go and attend a party for the first time with the university here in St. Petersburg. This will leave memories of the university in our minds, because the first impression of anything is always unforgettable. Also, on this day, I learned a lot about my friends and their countries, and it was great to get to know them better, said Elmalet Khalid from Egypt.

It was an unforgettable day, I really enjoyed it, especially the fireworks, and I hope to do it again, shared Boukerresh Abdeljalil from Algeria.

The beauty of the Palace Embankment and the spirit of student life won the hearts of the guests. The St. Petersburg festival «Scarlet Sails» is becoming increasingly well-known on the African continent.

I liked it, it was my first time at Scarlet Sails, it was wonderful and entertaining, I hope we will return to this event, added Dush Santos Pereira Danilson from Guinea-Bissau.

Mulele Gift from Zambia called the holiday a profound experience: As for me, personally, I liked it more than ever. The events that took place there were nothing less than a symbol of love, peace, and unity that brought different people together. These are the words I can use to express how I feel about it, and I would not dare to miss such a wonderful moment in life.

From September 1, 2025, these students from Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Chad will become first-year students at universities in St. Petersburg.