Marathon participants
On 5 February, SPbGASU students participated in the educational marathon "Russia – a Family of Families," organized by the Russian Society "Knowledge" and timed to coincide with the launch of the Year of the Russia's Peoples Unity. The marathon, held at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow, brought together over 5,000 young people representing 194 nationalities of the Russian Federation, as well as guests from neighboring countries. Among the participants were students from our university: representatives of student associations, scholarship holders, and winners of federal and regional competitions.
The marathon included a ceremony to open the Year of the Russia's Peoples Unity, at which Vladimir Putin spoke. The President greeted the marathon participants, noting the shared values and goals of the peoples of Russia.
The opening ceremony was attended by our university's fourth-year students of the Faculty of Forensics and Law in Construction and Transport Renata Khazhieva and Karina Lyu-Lyan-Min. They represented the peoples of Bashkortostan and the Komi Republic.
"The ceremony was wonderful: all participants were wearing national costumes and were charged with a shared energy. The unity of our peoples and true patriotism were palpable. I felt incredible pride in living in such a great country. I want to express my gratitude to our university for the opportunity to attend such a significant event for the entire country," Karina said of her impressions.
The marathon featured a variety of educational events, including lectures, film screenings, concerts, creative events, meetings with representatives of science, culture, and education, and flash mobs. The forum became a platform for opportunities where everyone could realize their potential and attend events that suited their preferences and interests.
"I especially remember the library, where you could browse books from all over our country, which was extremely interesting. I also enjoyed the interactive part, where many participants in national costumes united in a single dance of friendship between peoples," said Oleg Yatskovets, a sixth-year student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering.
