Yerevan State University’s Faculty of Economics and Management hosted a delegation from the Strategic Development Department of the Interstate Bank of the Russian Federation. The event introduced students to educational and professional programs for young people in Russia’s fintech and payment technologies sector.
The delegation included Lyubov Khomyakova, director of the department, Natalia Itskovich, head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation’s Fintech Hub, and Evgeny Solovyov, deputy director of the innovation department at the National Payment Card System (NSPK).
Welcoming the guests, Faculty of Economics and Management Dean, Associate Professor Karlen Khachatryan, said direct interaction with industry institutions gives students valuable exposure to the sector and helps them navigate potential career paths.
Lyubov Khomyakova also addressed participants, highlighting the importance of the Interstate Bank’s cooperation with YSU and stressing the need to further expand and deepen international collaboration.
Natalia Itskovich and Evgeny Solovyov presented current educational and professional opportunities for young people in fintech and payment technologies. The programs outlined included the Central Bank of the Russian Federation’s Fintech Hub initiative, the “365” program, “Innovations in Fintech: Theory and Practice,” tracker training, and the Youth Forum on Payment Technologies.
The speakers reviewed the content of these initiatives, the main directions of innovation in the sector, and the opportunities they create for professional development. The meeting also touched on YSU students’ experience of participating in the 2026 Youth Forum on Payment Technologies.
Gayane Davtyan, a student at YSU’s Faculty of Economics and Management and a participant in the forum’s final stage, shared her experience. Students also put questions to the guests and discussed education and career development routes in fintech and payment technologies.
The meeting was attended by the faculty leadership, members of the academic staff, and students from different years of study.
