Dear teachers, personnel, and students!
I sincerely congratulate you on Victory Day – a sacred holiday that occupies a special place in the history of our country and in the fate of every family.
9 May is more than just a date; it is a living memory of the people's heroism, the courage and fortitude of those who defended the freedom and independence of the Motherland. We remember with deep gratitude and respect the heroes of the front and the workers of the home front, whose fortitude, dedication, and faith in Victory laid the foundation for a peaceful life for future generations.
Decades pass, but the significance of this heroic act remains. It keeps uniting us, reminding us of the price of peace, the importance of responsibility for its preservation, and the need to protect historical truth and pass it on to the youth.
For our university, this day is also an opportunity to emphasize the continuity of generations, loyalty to traditions, and the desire to create for the sake of the country's future.
I wish everyone good health, prosperity and confidence in the future, and, most importantly, a peaceful sky above their heads.
Happy Great Victory Day!
SPbGASU Rector
Evgeny I. Rybnov