Published on: 2026-07-03
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Sergey Mikhailov welcomes the graduates
At the end of the academic year, the results of the preparatory department of SPbGASU for foreign citizens were summarized. A certificate awarding ceremony took place in the meeting hall of the Academic Council.
The ceremony was opened by the Vice-Rector for Educational ActivitiesSergey Mikhailov.In his welcome speech, he highlighted the achievements of foreign nationals during their year of study in the preparatory department and thanked the teachers for their contribution to the educational and adaptation process of the students. The vice-rector specifically noted the increase in the number of students and the countries they came from: in the 2025/2026 season, 77 students from 31 countries successfully completed their studies and passed the exam subjects with distinction (last year – 44 students from 22 countries).
The students were congratulated by the teachers. The head of the Department of Intercultural CommunicationElena Seleznevapresented certificates to the winners of the Russian Speech Festival for international students. She noted the persistence and diligence of the participants and their creative potential, thanking her colleagues for their creative collaboration during the past academic year.
Associate Professor of the Department of Intercultural CommunicationNatalia Tishchenkowished the guys “to keep in their hearts the memories of the time spent within the walls of one of the best universities in one of the best cities! And, of course, to speak Russian as much as possible everywhere and always.”
Her colleague, associate professorIrina Chechikshared memories of joint events held during the academic year and noted that the students successfully coped with the learning process, which was sometimes quite challenging.
“My heart is filled with pride for every international student,” shared the professor of the Department of Intercultural CommunicationElena Safronova.She congratulated the kids on completing an important stage in life.
Graduates and colleagues were also congratulated by the head of the preparatory department for foreign citizensKarina Surkova.
Sergey Mikhaylov solemnly presented certificates of completion of the preparatory department to 77 foreign citizens. One third of the graduates of the preparatory department will continue their studies at SPbGASU.
We wish the young people good luck in mastering their future professions!
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