On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, a festive event was held in the Government of Saratov Region. Top officials of the region, participants of the special operation, their families, veterans, officers, and rescuers gathered in the Great Hall of the Government. SSU Rector Alexei Chumachenko took part in the meeting.
At the beginning of the event, the flags of Russia and Saratov Region were taken to the stage while the anthem was performed. Governor Roman Busargin addressed the audience. ‘In every family, there are those who have defended the country when Russia needed help. As President Vladimir Putin says, Russia is a family of families where different peoples live together, and any difficulties can be overcome together. By presidential decree, 2024 has been declared the Year of the Family. It is in the family that people learn about morality, kindness, responsiveness, and love for the Motherland– those values that the defenders of the Fatherland cherished and continue cherishing. All of you, without exception, are courageous people, dedicated to your work. For many, serving the Motherland has become a vocation. We are all united by a strong sense of justice and love for our country. And we bring it up in our children.’
The guests of the event enjoyed the performances, the wives of the participants of the SMO and volunteers greeted the military servicemen with their poetic video. Then the awarding ceremony at the federal and regional levels took place.
For the first time, seven residents of the region were awarded with a new regional medal For contribution to the special military operation. It was received by volunteers who helped the fighters and residents of the new regions of the country.
Other awardees include industry workers, doctors, police officers, military personnel, rescuers, social activists, and scientists.
Two employees of Saratov State University received honourary awards there.
Governor of Saratov Region Roman Busargin presented Director of the Institute of Continuing Professional Education, SSU, Chair of the Department of International Relations and Russian Foreign Policy Yurii Golub with a certificate of honour from President of Russia V.V. Putin for merits in research and teaching, training of qualified specialists, and long-term conscientious work.
The honourary title Honoured Geographer of the Russian Federation was awarded to Vladimir Makarov, Dean of the Faculty of Geography, SSU, Chair of the Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology, Chair of the Saratov Regional Branch of the Russian Geographical Society. On the stage, Governor Roman Busargin presented him with a badge of honour.
Read more about the awarding of Yurii Golub with the letter of appreciation of the President of the Russian Federation and the assignment of the Honoured Geographer of the Russian Federation badge to Vladimir Makarov in our news.
