Irina Nuryeva and Sergey Gaiduk
On the Day of Solidarity in the Fight against Terrorism, SPbGASU students met with retired Federal Security Service Colonel Sergey Gaiduk. The event was organized by the Youth Policy Division of our university.
Sergey Gaiduk has dedicated 35 years to serving his country, 17 of which were in counter-terrorism units. He currently heads the comprehensive security department at the Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design and manages the coordination center for issues of developing an active civic position among young people, preventing interethnic and interfaith conflicts, countering the ideology of terrorism, and preventing extremism.
The speaker reminded the students that the Day of Solidarity in the Fight against Terrorism was established in memory of the events in Beslan in 2004, when 334 people died as a result of the school seizure, including 186 children. Sergey Vladimirovich cited statistics: in 2024, 1,191 terrorist attacks were registered, 4,170 people were injured, 1,370 died. In 2025, 172 terrorist attacks were prevented.
The audience learned details about the most high-profile terrorist attacks in Russia, watched a video about the heroes who gave their lives for the children of Beslan, and had the opportunity to ask questions.
"I really liked the lecture. It was obvious that the presenter had a deep knowledge of the topic. It is necessary to talk about such events," said Anastasia Germanova, a first-year student at the Faculty of Automobile and Road Building.
"I am interested in this topic, I watch documentaries. I believe that history teaches us and helps us not to repeat mistakes in the future," shared Ekaterina Zabelina, a first-year student at the Faculty of Architecture.
Irina Nuriyeva, head of the Youth Policy Division, emphasized that the department she heads is open to new ideas and proposals. "Tell us what interesting people you would like to meet and in what format. We are ready to hold such meetings," Irina Valeryevna told the students.
