About the Fair
EXHIBITION
The 2nd International Study Abroad Fair in Samara-Ulyanovsk, March 26-28, 2013
We have named our exhibition project “Meeting point – the Heart of Russia” not only because Samara region's contours outline the shape of a heart on the map but, first and foremost, because Samara is one of the major centers of economic development in Russia, therefore, there is a big potential market for international education promotion and development. The specialized exhibition “Education abroad” in Samara in March 2013 is unique not least because it is the only in the region. Thousands of students and their parents, planning to study abroad, will personally get acquainted with participants in order to make the right choice. The exhibition will be held in Samara – the capital of the region (3,2 million people) and Ulyanovsk– the capital of Ulyanovsk region (1,3 million people).
EVENTS AND DATES
The 1st International Study Abroad Fair, Samara
26 March, 2013
Opening hours
10.00 – 18.00
The 1st International Study Abroad Fair, Ulyanovsk
March 28, 2013
Opening hours
10.00 – 18.00
VENUE
Samara
The exhibition in Samara will be held in the exhibition centre named after P. Alabin. This is the best ground of the city for carrying out exhibitions of international level. General size of the main exhibition arena – 2,500 sq. m. The exhibition centre named after P. Alabin usually hosts the most significant exhibitions in the city, www.alabin.ru.
The place of exhibition in Ulyanovsk will be confirmed.
EXHIBITORS
Recognized Universities and Colleges, Public and Private High Schools, Education Organizations and Associations, Language Centers, Institutions for Postgraduate Training and Retraining, Au Pair and Study Abroad Agencies, Tutorial Centers, Distance Learning Providers, Recruiting Agencies, Education Publishers, Suppliers of Computer Software and Hardware for education and other educational aids, Student service providers (insurance, accommodation, airlines, etc.).
VISITORS
More than 5,000 focused visitors in both cities
Samara:
- pupils from about 188 schools of general education, lyceums and high schools,
- students from 26 colleges,
- students from 12 public and 13 commercial institutions of higher education
Ulyanovsk:
- pupils from 112 schools of general education, lyceums and high schools,
- students from 17 colleges,
- students from 5 public and commercial institutions of higher education and from about
- 12 Branches of Moscow and St Petersburg Universities.
Among visitors there are students’ parents, management and administration of 
educational institutions, representatives of governmental institutions and governing bodies, business communities of the region and all who is interested in international education.
Therewith, there will be guests from neighboring regions among visitors of the exhibition: Saratov, Orenburg, Togliatti, Uralsk (Kazakhstan) and many others.
EXHIBITION PROMOTION
Effective advertising campaign includes:
- advertising in mass media (radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, internet);
- posters and banners on central streets and educational institutions of Samara and Togliatti;
- direct mailing through International Educational Centre OPTIMA STUDY data bases (professional associations, banks, tourism companies, insurance companies etc).
EXHIBITION ORGANISER
Exhibition company OPTIMA EXPO
OFFICIAL PARTNER
Association of Russian Educational Advisors (AREA)
OFFICIAL SUPPORT
Ministry of Education and Science of Samara Region
Department of Education of Samara City Administration
Ministry of Education Ulyanovsk Region
Department of Education of Ulyanovsk City Administration
FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES
The International Educational Centre OPTIMA STUDY (www.optimastudy.ru) will be happy to promote your educational institution in the region if you are interested in a reliable representative in Russia and primarily, in the Volga Federal District. We will analyze visitors’ questionnaires and requests, get connected with students and their parents and consult them concerning the questions of educational programs, procurement of visas and many others. We regularly make informational dispatch among addresses of registered visitors and realize solid communication with educational institutions abroad.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Exhibit space is limited, therefore we recommend registering on our web site in advance www.optimaexpo.ru
For registration at the exhibition on-line please click here.
