At the Department of Microbiology named after Professor M. Urazalin NAO IUS from January 29 to February 2, 2024, a master class was held by the visiting professor of the Department of Microbiology and Virology of the Ryazan State Medical University of Russia Alexandra Ivanovna Novak on the topic “Causal agents of protozoal infections and their microbiological diagnostics” for 3rd year students of the faculty general medicine. Novak A.I. conducted a master class at a high methodological level, issues of modern diagnosis and prevention of protozoal infections were revealed. The students listened to the lectures with interest and thanked the professor for the interesting master class. All master class participants were awarded certificates.[/vc_column_text]