On September 25, 2025, following a meeting of the History of Philosophy Department at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of RUDN University named after Patrice Lumumba, a decision was made to establish under the auspices of the department a student research club - the RUDN Orthodox Club ("Ecclesia").

Club Goals:

• Fostering a spiritual and moral culture among students at RUDN University
• An association of students interested in Christian - and specifically Orthodox - culture and traditions
• The study of the history of Orthodoxy and Christianity as a whole, as well as Christian philosophical and theological thought
• Study of the role of religion, religious leaders and institutions (with an emphasis on Orthodoxy) in the modern world

Club Focus:

• Science and Education
• Spiritual and Moral Values ​​and Worldview
• Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
• Volunteering and Charity