The lecture was held at Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) on February 13. The event was organized jointly by the Coordination Center and the Department of Information Security at the Institute of Cybersecurity, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence of RUDN University.
The lecture was presented by Vadim Mikhailov, infrastructure consultant at the Coordination Center, the university’s industry partner. He provided a detailed overview of the evolution of internet addressing systems and examined the technical and linguistic aspects of using national alphabets in domain names and email addresses. Particular attention was given to contemporary cyber threats associated with these technologies and to practical measures for mitigating related risks.
The session also included an interactive segment during which students tested their knowledge by answering questions. The most active participants received the Coordination Center’s souvenirs featuring the symbols of Russia’s country-code top-level domains.
The lecture formed part of the nationwide initiative Safer Runet Week, held on February 10-22, 2026, and dedicated to promoting the safe use of digital technologies. The Coordination Center serves as a principal organizer of this annual campaign, which aims to enhance digital literacy and strengthen information security awareness among users.
