The Anandilal Podar Trust (APT) Signed an Agreement of Intent with Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) to establish a framework for cooperation in implementing academic and educational interaction in areas of mutual interest.

The agreement desires to create a framework for cooperation that will strengthen educational, scientific, and cultural ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of India.

The Agreement was signed by Mr. Y.A. Mazei ,Vice-Rector, MSU and Mr. Rajenda Bolya, Director APT in presence of Mr. Maxim Bychkov, Director of Lobachevsky First University Lyceum, Mrs. Assia Kontrimovich, International Relations Manager, Lyceum, Ms. Natalia Shakhova  (From Russia Side) and Mr. Rajiv Podar, Chairman, Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO and Mr. Mohit Kumar President (From India side).

Established in 1755, The Lomonosov Moscow State University is ranked at #1 in the Russia and ranks #94 in the World University Ranking by QS in 2025. The institute has around 40,000 graduates and about 7,000 UG students. Every year over 4,000 international students enroll at Moscow State University from all over the world. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, and six branches. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, six Fields Medal winners, and one Turing Award winner were affiliated with the university.