On the Day of Russian Students, the Youth Square of Stavropol State Agrarian University turned into a bright festive venue: traditional festivities were held here with the participation of honored guests and thousands of students. The holiday has become a powerful symbol of unity, talent and confidence of the youth.

The celebration was attended by Olga Timofeeva, a deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, a graduate of the University, Nikolai Lisinsky, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Stavropol Territory, and Viktor Mazharov, rector of StSMU. The Rector of SSAU, Vladimir Nikolaevich Sitnikov, personally welcomed students and guests, and according to a long—standing tradition, the first-year students' credit books were sprinkled with sugar so that the sessions would be sweet and excellent. Each institute and faculty presented creative sleds on the theme of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, excellent student Tatiana, a credit book and the symbol of 2026 — a fiery horse. The jury noted several winners at once: «The Best Tatiana» was awarded to the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology, «The Best Sleigh» was shared by the Faculty of Digital Technologies and the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management in Agriculture, «The Best credit» was awarded to the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education and the Institute of Mechanics and Energy, and «The Best Student Horse» went to the Institute of Agrobiology and Natural Resources in cooperation with the Council of Foreign Students.

«For the fifteenth year in a row, SSAU students have won the main award, the Grand Prix, at city—themed festivities dedicated to the Day of Russian Students. This year, there was an unconditional victory in four categories at once: „Video exhibition“, installation „We are on the city map“, „Courtyard“ and „Student Chapter“. A brilliant result! I'm proud of you guys! „Hooray for the students of Stavropol State Agrarian University!“ said Vladimir Nikolaevich Sitnikov, Rector of SSAU. noted by re

It is at such moments, when the entire university turns into a single living organism for one day, that it becomes especially clear: SSAU is not just a university, it is a place where a new generation of Russian rural leaders is being formed, people who carry deep traditions.

Tatiana's Day at SSAU proved once again that as long as we have such young people, the Russian agro—industrial complex has a bright, technological and truly sovereign future.