EN РУС
7–12 September 2026
3MUGIS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
MONITORING, MODELING, MANAGING URBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOILS

ABOUT THE 3MUGIS SCHOOL

The 3MUGIS Summer School is an event dedicated to the study of the ecological, anthropogenic, and social processes of urbanization and their impact on soil functions. It also provides a platform for interaction, the development of scientific and educational collaborations, and networking among like-minded individuals and all those interested in the development of urban green infrastructure.


During the school, participants will be introduced to methods for studying the properties of urban ecosystems, urban farming technologies, rapid analysis of heavy metal content in soils, modern technologies, and various conceptual approaches to urban green infrastructure—from the analysis of urban areas to the pore space in soil samples.


School participants will attend lectures and master classes from leading global experts in urban ecology, soil science, landscape design, and planning. Participants will then form interdisciplinary teams to prepare and present their projects under the guidance of the school's curators.


The 3MUGIS school was organized by the Department of Landscape Design and Sustainable Ecosystems and the Smart Urban Nature Research Center of the RUDN University Institute of Agrarian and Technological Sciences.
Our Features
Science
Smart technologies to monitor and assess urban soils and green infrastructure
Nature
Anthropogenic versus natural soil landscapes of Moscow region
Education
Lectures and trainings by the top world experts in urban ecology, soil science, landscape design and planning
Culture
Visiting Moscow: studying and sightseeing, food and rest
Registration
SCHOOL PROGRAMME
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INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPATION PACKAGE
  • Lectures and master classes from leading global experts in ecology, soil science, landscape design, and urban studies at Patrice Lumumba RUDN University (Moscow)
  • Teamwork on a project under the guidance of school curators
  • Tours and explorations of Moscow's green infrastructure
  • Ice-braking & Pizza time – meeting the team and curators
  • Coffee breaks and lunches
  • Successful completion of the course will receive an official RUDN University State Certificate of Further Professional Education, equivalent to one ECTS credit, recognized by educational programs worldwide
ADDITIONAL COSTS

The school organizers are happy to assist with accommodation for students on the RUDN University campus (accommodation is paid for separately by the students):

  • 700 rubles per night (single occupancy in a four-bed room)
  • 1,600 rubles per night (single occupancy in a double room)
  • 3,200 rubles per night (double room)

Additionally: Astrus Hotel (https://astrus.ru/) - 4,500 rubles per night (breakfast included).

Prices include RUDN University's corporate discount.

SPEAKERS
Leading international experts in urban ecology, soil science, landscape architecture and urban planning
  • Prof. Riccardo Valentini
    UNITUS, Italy / RUDN University, Russia
  • Dr. Vyacheslav Vasenev
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Diana Dushkova
    Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Germany / RUDN University, Russia
  • Oksana Klimanova
    Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
  • Ilya Zalivukhin
    Yauza group, Russia
  • Dr. Anna Paltseva
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
  • Dr. Pavel Konstantinov
    Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia / RUDN University, Russia
  • Dr. Kristina Ivashchenko
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Alexey Yaroslavtsev
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Olga Romzaykina
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Sergey Gorbov
    SFU, Russia
  • Alexander Krykovsky
    Institute of Landscape Architecture, Construction and Wood Processing, Russia
  • Prof. Alexander Neaman
    Tarapaca University (Chile) / RUDN University (Russia)
  • Victor Matasov
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Ekaterina Kozlova
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Yuri Dvornikov
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Mikhail Varentsov
    Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
  • Vera Frolova
    Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
  • Aleksey Yaroslavtsev
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Aleksandr Levik
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Anastasiya Konstantinova
    RUDN University, Russia
The 3MUGIS summer school is a very dynamic platform that integrates science, culture, and urban sustainability. The lectures are a wealth of information provided by guest speakers that are professionals in various scientific fields. The field excursions across the five bioclimatic zones provided a diverse ecological setting with contrasting environmental conditions. I was impressed with a magnificent natural geological museum which Kursk Magnetic Anomaly is.
MALEK MOHAMED SHAMI
The City University of New York, USA
I want to say, these were my best experienced 21 day. I learned so many things about soil from our professors of Russia, USA, Germany and France. I’m also so glad to have the chance to see so many beautiful places and cultures and the most important thing for me, to meet so many kind people and making new friends. I want to thank you all once again, also the 3MUGIS team that organised all of this. Thank you for this amazing time.
SEMRA TEKGÜL 
The Technical University of Berlin, Germany
I want to thank for the help and dedication from the organizers. Heartfelt thanks to the teachers and classmates who have offered me great help, patient guidance and company. Sincerely bless you.
Qingqing Liu
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China
OUR PARTNERS
OUR TEAM
  • Elvira Dovletyarova
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Tatiana Morin
    NYC Urban Soil Institute, USA
  • Viacheslav Vasenev
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Maria Korneykova
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Vladislav Plyuschikov
    RUDN University, Russia
  • Galina Elagina
    RUDN University, Russia
ADDRESS

Agrarian and Technological Institute
RUDN University named after Patrice Lumumba
8/2 Miklukho-Maklaya Street
Moscow 117198, Russia

CONTACTS


Vladislav Plyuschikov

pliushchikov-vv@rudn.ru





Georgiy Albantov

albantov-gp@rudn.ru