Branches of Russian universities will open in Africa - Putin What else did the president say: - Russia will continue to increase the number of African students in the country, including on a budgetary basis. It is beneficial, including for Russia itself. - Russia plans to expand the presence of its universities in African countries as part of educational cooperation - Russia wants to buy goods from Africa - Africa and Russia are natural partners for the formation of a new multipolar world - Russia and African countries have approved a joint action plan until 2029.