From November 18 to 21, 2024, according to the grant financing project “Modification of bitumen with rubber waste”, Viktor Kharitov, a member of the project, Professor of Riga Technical University, visited Yesenov University to exchange research experience. Discussions were held on the results of research on bitumen modification; meetings with project members in the organizations of LLP “JV “CASPI BITUMEN“ and LLP “KMG Engineering” KazNIPImunaigas. In addition, during the visit, Professor Viktor Kharitov gave guest lectures for students and undergraduates of educational programs: “Chemistry”, “Chemical Technology of Organic Substances” and “Industrial Engineering”; held meetings with Vice-rector for Research and Development Seidaliev Askar Abievich and head of the international office Dosumbekova Aigul, at which further plans for scientific and international cooperation between Yesenov University and Riga Technical University.