His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has encouraged Zimbabweans studying in Russia to take advantage of their opportunity in order to help develop Zimbabwe.

Speaking during a meeting with them, President Mnangagwa said the students's conduct is what the world will perceive Zimbabwe to be hence their need to behave well.

 "Your decision to pursue your studies in the Russian Federation is not only a personal investment but a country investment. It is an investment in our motherland. You are our investment. You are acquiring skills and knowledge, experience, and international exposure, which, when brought back home, can stimulate innovation and transformation and modernization of our country."