Postgraduate students from China completed a two-week internship at the UIIP of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
14.08.2026
The United Institute for Informatics Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has once again confirmed its status as an international research center. For two weeks, our laboratories for biomedical image analysis and mathematical cybernetics hosted a group of graduate students from the People's Republic of China. The internship was more than just an academic exchange; it was a veritable intellectual marathon, demonstrating the high level of the Belarusian school of information technology.
The program was designed to maximize intensity: seven hours of intensive lectures and challenging practical classes daily. Despite traditional Chinese restraint and upbringing, in the first few days, the guests honestly admitted to the organizers that the volume of information was large and the material challenging. However, the institute's professional standards demanded their full commitment. The group quickly adapted to the intense pace.
The guests were treated by true professionals:
"I thank you for your knowledge and willingness to acquire this knowledge and expertise." "During the internship, you not only learned about the research activities of the scientific directors and laboratory staff, but also established friendly relationships that you will continue to maintain," noted Sergei Nikolaevich.
However, the internship program was not limited to science. After all, a deep professional partnership is built on mutual cultural interests. On weekends and evenings, the Chinese graduate students immersed themselves in the history and modernity of Minsk. Sites of military glory, such as the Stalin Line historical and cultural complex, the Great Patriotic War Museum, and the Victory Monument, held a special place on the route. For the young scientists from China, whose country also made a significant contribution to the defeat of fascism, these visits became an important reminder of the shared historical memory of their peoples.
A contrast to the harsh military history was the vibrant world of contemporary art and entertainment. The group was truly delighted by a visit to the Belarusian State Circus, where the artists' skill was evident without translation. Strolls along the Svisloch River embankment accompanied by a light and music fountain show allowed guests to experience Minsk in its relaxed evening atmosphere. The trainees also visited the Mir castle complex and the Dududki museum complex.
The guests' stay from Changsha, China, in the Belarusian capital is a clear example of how the synergy between scientific worlds from different countries works, when complex algorithms are based on living human connections, shared memories, and genuine interest, and science transcends borders.
More photos in the gallery.
The program was designed to maximize intensity: seven hours of intensive lectures and challenging practical classes daily. Despite traditional Chinese restraint and upbringing, in the first few days, the guests honestly admitted to the organizers that the volume of information was large and the material challenging. However, the institute's professional standards demanded their full commitment. The group quickly adapted to the intense pace.
The guests were treated by true professionals:
- Alexander Tuzikov, Head of the Mathematical Cybernetics Laboratory, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor;
- Vasily Kovalev, Leading Researcher, Biomedical Image Analysis Laboratory, PhD, Associate Professor;
- Eduard Snezhko, Head of the Biomedical Image Analysis Laboratory, PhD;
- Anna Karpenko, Researcher, Mathematical Cybernetics Laboratory;
- Akhmedkhan Radzhabov, Junior Researcher, Biomedical Image Analysis Laboratory;
- Dmitry Karpenko, Intern, Junior Researcher, Biomedical Image Analysis Laboratory.
"I thank you for your knowledge and willingness to acquire this knowledge and expertise." "During the internship, you not only learned about the research activities of the scientific directors and laboratory staff, but also established friendly relationships that you will continue to maintain," noted Sergei Nikolaevich.
However, the internship program was not limited to science. After all, a deep professional partnership is built on mutual cultural interests. On weekends and evenings, the Chinese graduate students immersed themselves in the history and modernity of Minsk. Sites of military glory, such as the Stalin Line historical and cultural complex, the Great Patriotic War Museum, and the Victory Monument, held a special place on the route. For the young scientists from China, whose country also made a significant contribution to the defeat of fascism, these visits became an important reminder of the shared historical memory of their peoples.
A contrast to the harsh military history was the vibrant world of contemporary art and entertainment. The group was truly delighted by a visit to the Belarusian State Circus, where the artists' skill was evident without translation. Strolls along the Svisloch River embankment accompanied by a light and music fountain show allowed guests to experience Minsk in its relaxed evening atmosphere. The trainees also visited the Mir castle complex and the Dududki museum complex.
The guests' stay from Changsha, China, in the Belarusian capital is a clear example of how the synergy between scientific worlds from different countries works, when complex algorithms are based on living human connections, shared memories, and genuine interest, and science transcends borders.
More photos in the gallery.