On 5 November, a festival dedicated to National Unity Day was held at the "Growth Point" space. Organized by the SPbGASU International Students Council, the event brought together students from St Petersburg universities and 14 countries. The feast, as part of the All-Russian "Russia – a Family of Families" campaign, demonstrated how cultural diversity can be a source of mutual understanding and friendship.

The ceremony was opened by Antonia Angelova, Chair of the International Students Council. In keeping with an old Slavic tradition, she treated guests to bread, piquant drinks, and honey—symbols of hospitality, prosperity, and peace.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sergey Mikhailov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. "Our university is proud of the atmosphere of friendship, cooperation, and respect for the traditions of different peoples created at SPbGASU," Sergey Vladimirovich emphasized. He recalled that the university has students from all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and from 54 states. The Vice-Rector also noted that such initiatives help strengthen cultural ties and highlight the important role of students in developing international cooperation.

The festival stage showcased a true parade of national traditions: the audience was impressed by the Indonesian song "Boru Panggoaran" performed by SPbGASU student Ikhda Prasetia, the Chinese dance "Country of Ceremonies and Rituals" performed by Zhang Jitao, as well as performances by guests from other universities - Peruvian David Carol Outtena (Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University) and Alisson Stephanie Mandieta (Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University) from Nigeria.

Following the concert, participants and guests went to a cultural fair, where students presented their countries' national dishes and drinks. Teams from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, China, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Ecuador set up tables with treats.

In addition, the International Students Council and the "Ideal" Youth Center of the Admiralty District organized a quiz called "The Origins of Unity." The questions covered the history of the holiday, the cultural traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the values ​​of mutual respect.

Sabrinkhon Solehzoda, a PhD student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Deputy Chair of the International Students Council, noted: "This is my seventh year studying at SPbGASU, and this is the seventh year this event has been held. It unites all cultures, all international students at our university. We want to show what we have in common and how different cultures can become one big family."

Veronika Pivo, a second-year student in the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services, supported her: "I'm an international student from Belarus. Events like these help you realize you're not alone in this country, help you make friends, and better understand other cultures."