This document compares the optimization methods courses between KNITU (Russia) and TUT (Finland). The KNITU course is mandatory, has fewer credits (3 vs 5), and less time spent (108 student hours vs 138). Key topics are similar but KNITU spends less time on lectures (10 vs 28) and nonlinear optimization. The main difference is KNITU has fewer lectures, almost half that of TUT. This could be addressed by using an online math platform like Math-Bridge to provide additional lecture material and practice problems. Mid-term tests on Math-Bridge could help evaluate knowledge gained from the extra online content.