Scientists of OSU NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV spoke at the conference "NeuroBaikal 2026"
28.07.2026
From July 19 to 24, 2026, the All-Russian Conference with international participation "NeuroBaikal 2026" was successfully held in the village of Bolshye Koty, Irkutsk region, on the shore of Lake Baikal. One of the co-organizers of this significant scientific forum was the Laboratory of Cellular Physiology and Pathology of the Research and Development Center for Biomedical Photonics of Orel State University. The researchers presented a series of reports on the application of optical methods in medicine, neuroscience, and even space biology.
Employees of the Laboratory of Cellular Physiology and Pathology of the Research and Development Center for Biomedical Photonics of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev presented reports on the work carried out within the framework of the Megagrant project of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 075-15-2025-011 "Mechanism of neurodegeneration: an ancient molecule"):
- leading researcher Andrey Dunaev presented a report on the topic: "Biophotonics in neuroscience: methods for studying blood microcirculation and metabolic processes in biological tissues";
- Researcher Ekaterina Bryanskaya presented a report on the topic: "Early diagnosis of pathological conditions of the oral mucosa and maxillary sinus tissues based on optical diagnostic methods";
- Researcher Valery Shupletsov presented the report "Computational model of calcium dynamics in a neuron cell";
- laboratory assistant Andrey Esipov, presented a poster presentation on the topic: "Polyphosphate-dependent calcium signal as a marker of changes in the state of fibroblast cell culture."
The reports of the staff of the Research and Development Center for Biomedical Photonics of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev were also presented.:
-Researcher Elena Zharkikh - report on the topic "Diagnostics of pathologies of microcirculatory and tissue systems using a distributed system of wearable optical analyzers" (RNF project No. 5-75-00188);
-Intern researcher Yulia Loktionova - report on "The role of microcirculatory and tissue systems in the body's adaptation to simulated space flight factors" (Russian Science Foundation project No. 25-25-00546).
The final day of the conference ended with a solemn awarding ceremony for the best young researchers. Valery Shupletsov, a researcher at the Research and Development Center for Biomedical Photonics, received the award for the best oral presentation.
Andrey Dunaev, a leading researcher, also took part in a joint seminar on possible cooperation with the Scientific Research Institute of Biology of Lake Baikal at Irkutsk State University. The seminar discussed areas of collaboration and a whole range of ideas at the intersection of ecology, biophotonics, sensors and biophysics.
This event brought together leading scientists, young researchers and representatives of high-tech companies. Several days of intensive work were filled with lively scientific discussions, the exchange of bold ideas and the search for common ground between fundamental science and real technologies.
NeuroBaikal 2026 has once again proved that the unique atmosphere of Lake Baikal is an ideal space for the birth of bold plans and professional dialogue.
OSU named after I.S. Turgenev and the Chinese transport university open up new horizons of cooperation in the field of secondary vocational education
20.07.2026
Cooperation Agreement between Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev and the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute of the People's Republic of China.
Dean of the Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev Andrei Korneev in the first decade of July paid a working visit to the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute, located in the People's Republic of China in Chifeng. During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between educational organizations, which provides for the exchange of experience in educational activities, teacher internships and student training, joint research and scientific and technical cooperation.
The rector of the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute Wang Guozhong greeted the participants. The meeting was attended by: Li Shengbo, Vice Rector for International Activities, Sui Lihei, Dean of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Li Aan, Head of the Service Department of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Yin Li, Head of the Department responsible for International Cooperation of the Institute.
Dean of the Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev Andrei Korneev told the meeting participants about Orel region, acquainted with the ongoing educational programs of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, spoke in detail about the faculty of secondary vocational education, as well as potential points of interaction and exchange of experience in the educational sphere. Andrei Yuryevich also spoke to students of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering of the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute with a presentation, where he began with a tour of our small homeland - Orel region, and then spoke in detail about the specialties of the faculty, the material and technical base of the university and the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills "Professionals" and "Abilimpix."
During his working trip, Andrei Korneev got acquainted in detail with the training laboratories of the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute in the following areas: artificial intelligence management in transport, development of unmanned vehicles and electric vehicles, online monitoring of electric vehicles in the urban transport environment, training stewards when servicing passengers.
Representatives of the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational Institute shared their experience of close cooperation of the university with automobile concerns (Li Xiang, Kia, Volkswagen, Honda, Tesla), which consists in opening specialized laboratories and providing modern cars for training students free of charge.
This trip is a continuation of international cooperation between our universities within the framework of the Beijiang Workshop educational project. The return visit of the representative of the leadership of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev was an important step in strengthening international educational ties and developing fruitful cooperation in the field of secondary vocational education.
OREL STATE UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV signed a cooperation agreement with the FrancIsk SkOrIna Gomel State University
26.06.2026
At the XIII Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions, which took place on June 25-26, 2026, in Minsk and the Minsk Region, a partnership agreement was signed between Francisk Skorina Gomel State University and Orel State University.
The document was signed by Sergei Khakhomov, Rector of Francisk Skorina Gomel State University, and Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of Orel State University.
The agreement covers cooperation between Francisk Skorina Gomel State University and Orel State University named after I.S. Turegenev in the fields of science, education, and culture. Leveraging the intellectual potential of their faculty, the parties plan to implement joint scientific, educational, informational, analytical, historical, and cultural programs.
As part of the business partnership, in order to expand scientific, educational, and sociocultural interaction, the university leadership plans to jointly organize and host scientific conferences, thematic educational events, and socially significant activities.
According to Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of Orel State University, such collaboration will open new horizons for our researchers and allow for the integration of the best educational practices of the two countries.
"Going forward, we will develop a targeted action plan—specific projects that will benefit the Russian-Belarusian educational space," noted the Acting Rector of Orel State University.
A significant aspect of the partnership is also the future publication of joint monographs, textbooks, teaching aids, collections of scientific papers and other educational and methodological publications.
Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of Orel State University, took part in the XIII Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions
26.06.2026
The thirteenth Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions is taking place in Minsk and Minsk region on June 25-26, 2026. It is attended by all regions of Belarus, as well as seventy Russian regions.
The theme of the Forum determines the main direction of the Union cooperation: "Economic cooperation between the regions is the basis for the sustainable development of Belarus and Russia." The meeting is organized by the Federation Council of the Russian Federation and the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus.
On June 25, Forum Section 7, "Cultural and Historical Heritage and Tourism Potential of Belarus and Russia: New Horizons for Cooperation," opened at Nesvizh National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve. Acting Rector of Orel State University, Pavel Merkulov, participated in the section. He also held several working meetings with colleagues from Belarusian universities and research centers.
Before the meeting, section participants honored the memory of Soviet soldiers and partisans by laying flowers at the mass grave in the city park of Nesvizh.
Afterwards, the meeting participants moved to the museum-reserve's theater hall. There, as part of the seventh section, they discussed issues of preserving cultural and historical heritage, developing agritourism, and strengthening humanitarian ties.
Belarus and Russia have held over 600 joint humanitarian events over the past year, according to Natalia Pavlyuchenko, Chair of the Standing Commission on Education, Science, Culture, and Social Development of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus.
"Our countries are united by a spiritual kinship and a centuries-old brotherhood. In today's geopolitical environment, the unity of our countries is more important than ever. We have much to cherish—our common heritage, our people, and our rich culture," she emphasized.
Deputy Minister of Culture of Belarus Sergei Sarakach announced that the joint effort resulted in the inclusion of the Brest Hero Fortress and Mamayev Kurgan memorial complexes on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. "This step symbolizes the preservation of historical memory and recognition of the global contribution of the peoples of the Soviet Union to the victory over Nazism," Sergei Sarakach noted.
The section's work resulted in the signing of a package of cooperation agreements in the fields of tourism, museums, and libraries.
As Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of Orel State University, noted, the meeting in Nesvizh demonstrated that Russia and Belarus share not only a common history but also common goals. In this context, cooperation in education and research is becoming a key integration process. He also emphasized that universities should become bridges connecting regions.
Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of Orel State University, Vadim Lakiza, Director of the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
The event became an important platform for building long-term ties between the regions of the two countries.
Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of OREL STATE UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV, took part in the opening of the exhibition "I am a fortress, I am fighting..."
22.06.2026
On June 22, 2026, Orel Museum of Local Lore hosted the opening of the exhibition "I am a fortress, I am fighting ...", dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War and the defense of the Brest Fortress.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by representatives of government authorities, educational and public organizations.
The exhibition project was implemented in cooperation with the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex of the Republic of Belarus: unique materials from the memorial complex became the basis of an exhibition dedicated to the memory of the heroic defense and defenders of the Brest Fortress.
The artistic solution was developed and implemented by Yuri Leonidovich Sukhov, a member of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Belarus. The design of the exhibition allows visitors to find themselves inside the legendary fortress, to see its pre-war life, the defense of 1941, the fate of the defenders of the fortress.
The effect of deep immersion and a special emotional background are created by large–format photographs and quotes from eyewitness memoirs - materials from photo albums and family archives of the survivors of the fortress defense. The exhibition, placed on 21 tablets, reveals five thematic sections, each of which tells about the tragic events of the summer of 1941, starting from the first hours of Germany's treacherous attack on the USSR.
A special part of the exhibition consists of exhibits from the collections of Orel Museum of Local Lore dedicated to the defenders of the Brest Fortress, natives of Orel region. Many of our countrymen took part in the first battles of the Great Patriotic War in the Brest region and in the fortress itself.… Their brief biographies, copies of documents from declassified military archives, and photographs from their personal files are on display.
OREL State University NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV Strengthens International Cooperation with China: A New Stage in the Development of Professional Education
17.06.2026
A meeting with a delegation of leading scientists from the Inner Mongolian Transport Vocational and Technical Institute from Chifeng, People's Republic of China (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region), was held at Orel State University.
The event was held on May 29, 2026 at the Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev. The Chinese side was represented by Li Shengbo, Vice-rector of the Inner Mongolia Transport Vocational Institute, Sui Lihei, Dean of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering, and Yin Li, responsible for international cooperation at the Institute. Andrey Korneev, Dean of the Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education, representatives of the university's management, teachers and students took part in the meeting on behalf of Orel State University.
During the visit, colleagues from China made a presentation on the educational programs of the College of Transport Technologies. Vice-Rector Li Shengbo spoke in Russian about the peculiarities of studying in China and answered the questions of those present. Representatives of the delegation also presented the project of cooperation in the field of education "The workshop of Beijiang" and unveiled a symbolic commemorative plaque.
As part of the visit program, members of the delegation were able to get acquainted with the material and technical base of the Faculty of Vocational Education of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev. The guests were particularly interested in the laboratories where students receive practical skills in technical specialties and demonstrate their knowledge as part of the state final certification. The Chinese representatives highly appreciated the effectiveness of the software used and the approaches to practical training of students, noting the deep immersion of our students in the process of programming the equipment.
The event ended with a round table, during which the parties discussed a roadmap for further cooperation. The visit was an important step in strengthening international educational ties and developing fruitful cooperation in the field of secondary vocational education.
Students of OREL STATE UNIVERSITY successfully represented the university at the All-Russian Forum of Foreign Medical Students Medunity Russia
10.06.2026
From June 1-3, 2026, the All-Russian Forum of Foreign Medical Students Medunity Russia, one of the key events in the field of international medical education in Russia, came to an end in Moscow. The event, held at the Congress Center of the Biomedicine Science and Technology Park of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, brought together about 300 students from 33 countries.
Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev was represented at the forum by students of the Medical Institute: Ben Frazh Besma, Sharma Raghav, Alzhbaai Hazem. For three days, the participants were involved in a rich business, scientific and educational program.
The Medunity Russia Forum, organized by Sechenov University and the Council of Rectors of Medical and Pharmaceutical Higher Educational Institutions Association, has become a platform for the exchange of experience, professional communication and cultural interaction. The idea of the event belongs to the international students themselves, who are striving not only to receive a high-quality education in Russia, but also to actively participate in its scientific, creative and social life.
Peter Glybochko, Rector of Sechenov University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, addressed the students with a welcoming speech. He stressed the importance of creating conditions for the maximum self-realization of foreign students in Russia, paying attention to both the educational process and extracurricular activities, including sports, culture, social and scientific work.
Students of the Medical Institute of Orel State University took an active part in the forum: Ben Frazh Besma participated in a round table dedicated to the study of Russian as a foreign language for medical students, sharing important observations and experiences. Aljbaai Hazem presented the cultural diversity of his country as part of an international exchange: a vivid performance by a student from Syria with a musical number on dombra, performing a medley of famous Russian hits, was highly appreciated by the audience and the jury. And Raghav Sharma presented a meaningful scientific report on the current topic of modern medicine – the problem of cervical cancer. His presentation aroused keen interest and discussion among the participants and experts.
Participation in the Medunity Russia forum has become an important stage of professional and personal growth for students of OSU Medical Institute. It confirmed the high quality of education received at our university, and also demonstrated the importance of international exchange of experience, scientific achievements and cultural enrichment, allowing students to contribute to the development of medicine in the world.
OREL STATE UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV hosted an International Symposium on the Hydrodynamic Theory of Lubrication
01.06.2026
From May 28 to May 30, 2026, the III International Scientific Symposium "Hydrodynamic Theory of Lubrication – XXI" was held at Orel State University.
The event was timed to coincide with two significant dates: the 190th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Russian scientist and engineer Nikolai Pavlovich Petrov, who was born on May 13, 1836 in the city of Trubchevsk, Orel province, as well as the 140th anniversary of the first theoretical and experimental work in this field performed by N.P. Petrov, O. Reynolds and B. Tower.
Nikolai Pavlovich is rightfully called the "father of the hydrodynamic theory of lubrication." It has become a good tradition to hold a large-scale tribotechnics forum in Orel once every ten years.
Within the framework of the 2026 symposium, events dedicated to the memory of N.P. Petrov were held, a productive exchange of experience and an analysis of the prospects for the development of lubrication theory, rotary dynamics and tribotechnics, as well as the establishment of new links between leading scientific schools and industrial enterprises involved in the development and creation of tribotechnical systems.
The scientific program of the symposium included such areas as fundamental and applied problems of the hydrodynamic theory of lubrication, friction and wear in machines, antifriction and anti-wear technologies, modeling and technologies of tribotechnical systems, dynamics and vibration diagnostics of rotary systems, tribotronics and hermotronics, as well as information technologies in tribology.
The business program of the event traditionally consisted of plenary reports by leading experts and the work of thematic sections, where participants presented the results of the latest research and development.
Symposium "Transformation 2026"
27.05.2026
On May 27, 2026, the "Transformation 2026" Symposium will be held at the Moscow Aviation Institute. Representatives of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, rectors, project managers, heads of university digital departments, and leading experts will participate in the event.
The delegation representing Orel State University includes Acting Rector Pavel Merkulov, Director of the Department of Administrative and Economic Policy and Infrastructure Development Denis Danilevich, Head of the Chemistry Department Evgeny Gribanov, Head of the Documentation and Information Technology Support Department Stanislava Makarova, and Head of the Advanced Research and Development Department Sofia Novakova.
The "Transformation" Symposium is one of the key federal events dedicated to the digitalization of higher education in Russia. Its main goal is to develop a common strategy for university development in the digital economy.
Participants will discuss the elimination of numerous disparate services and systems at universities in favor of a centralized platform. Case studies on the implementation of new digital solutions will be presented. Speakers will discuss successful practices and challenges encountered during pilot projects. Particular attention will be paid to replicating best practices among universities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.
The program includes eight key areas:
— Transformation of the digital model: from local projects to federal infrastructure.
— Labor productivity and efficiency.
— Brand, communications, and admissions.
— Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.
— Effective inclusive environment.
— Import substitution and domestic solutions.
— Information Security and IT Infrastructure.
— A Unified Digital Platform: How to Maintain a University's Uniqueness in the Digital Age.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Paraweb company, the Center for Technological Leadership, and the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter."
The Symposium has been held since 2023 and has already become a traditional platform for discussing current issues and solutions in the digitalization of higher education in Russia. Over 100 IT experts have spoken at the event, and over 600 university specialists have participated.
Postgraduate students of Orel State UniverSITY NAMED AFTER I.S. TURGENEV became laureates of the renewed Presidential Scholarship of the Russian Federation
19.05.2026
Three young researchers from Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev have been among the winners of the prestigious competition for the Presidential scholarship of the Russian Federation for postgraduates and adjuncts conducting scientific research within the framework of the country's scientific and technological development priorities
Following a rigorous competitive selection, postgraduate students of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev were included in the list of the 800 best young scientists of Russia
Ilya Goryunov (scientific supervisor — Candidate of Technical Sciences, leading researcher Viktor Dryomin)
Vadim Prizemin (scientific supervisor — Doctor of Technical Sciences, senior researcher Elena Potapova)
Vyacheslav Yanushin (scientific supervisor — Doctor of Technical Sciences, leading researcher Andrey Dunaev)
All three laureates represent the Scientific and Technological Center of Biomedical Photonics at OSU named after I.S. Turgenev, which actively develops advanced optical diagnostic methods for practical healthcare needs
In total, more than 6,000 applications from 79 regions of Russia were submitted to the competition in 2026. Compared to last year, the number of participants increased by more than 30%, creating intense competition in every field. The largest number of projects was submitted in the "Technical Sciences" sector, where over a third of the works concerned AI, robotics, and new materials. Due to such strict selection, experts identified 800 winners from across the country, including well-deserved laureates from Orel postgraduate students
The Presidential scholarship, amounting to 75 thousand rubles monthly (awarded for a term from 1 to 4 years), will be a reliable financial support for the recipients. It will allow them to fully focus on their projects and bold scientific ideas at their home university without distractions from other task
The victory of the representatives of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev at such a high level attests to the recognition of the scientific potential of the region's young personnel and confirms the high effectiveness of their scientific mentors’ work, ensuring the continuity of generations in Orel academic science.
Students of Gymnasium No. 1 of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev reached the final of the international competition "Big Challenges"
19.05.2026
At the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi, project defenses were held for participants of the international "Big Challenges" competition. About 1,300 people from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan took part. They presented original developments, prototypes, research results, and unconventional solutions to pressing scientific problems. Within the "Genetics and Biomedicine" segment, two projects were presented by students of Gymnasium No. 1 of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, who are engaged in scientific activities at the Biomedical Photonics Scientific and Technical Center of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev
Sofya Romanova spoke about the project "Prospects for the Use of Inorganic Polyphosphate in Composite Materials for Wound Healing," and Anna Mamoshina shared the results of her research on the topic "Prospects for Pharmacological Reprogramming of Pro-inflammatory Macrophages." Both projects were conducted within the framework of research at the Biomedical Photonics Research Center and the Laboratory of Cellular Physiology and Pathology as part of the "megagrant" and the study of the mechanisms of action of the drug "Tamerit," carried out jointly with LLC "Abidapharma.
The young scientists successfully presented their research results and answered all questions from the jury members. Sofya Romanova's project received high marks, which brought her among the competition winners. This happened for the second time in a row: last year, Sofya also won a prize by presenting her studies in modeling neurodegenerative processes to investigate the neuroprotective effects of biologically active substances
“Big Challenges” is not just a competition; it is an opportunity to make a name for oneself at the federal level. It is important to acknowledge the contribution of mentors, without whom such success would be impossible: students of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev — Artem Chumakov, Ekaterina Yesipova, and Andrey Yesipov — not only supervised the projects but also shared their own experience, assisted with experimental design, and interpretation of complex data. This success underscores the serious commitment of our young researchers to scientific activity, the systematic work carried out at the Biomedical Photonics Research Center of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev with talented and inquisitive schoolchildren, as well as the effectiveness of cooperation with educational institutions.
A lecturer from Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev gave a lecture for the "Knowledge" society about Impressionist painters and their influence on art
19.05.2026
A lecture by the "Knowledge" Society was held in Orel, dedicated to Impressionist artists and their influence on the development of world art. The lecture was given by Yulia Tyutyunova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, a lecturer at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, and an associate professor in the Department of Graphics and Design.
The event took place at the I.A. Bunin Orel Regional Scientific Universal Public Library as part of the national project "Youth and Children." Listeners learned about the origins of Impressionism, its significance for art, and the difficulties faced by artists in Paris in 1874.
Special attention was paid to Claude Monet's painting "Impression, Sunrise," which became the symbol of this movement and gave it its name. The lecturer thoroughly examined the confrontation between the traditional Salon and the new ideas of the Impressionists, who sought to capture fleeting impressions and the variability of the world. Yulia Tyutyunova also noted the predecessors of Impressionism.
The lecture also highlighted the contribution of Russian collectors to the popularization of Impressionism, emphasizing the roles of Sergey Shchukin and Ivan Morozov in creating collections for the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts and the State Hermitage Museum.
In conclusion to her speech, the lecturer noted: "Once unrecognized, now they have conquered the world. And today, 150 years later, we look at the dawn, the city, the faces of loved ones — through their eyes."
Reference: Znanie.Lectorium is an educational project of the Znanie Society, aimed at a wide audience and including several target groups: schoolchildren and students, parents, participants and veterans of the special military operation, the working population, foreign students, educators. The project features lectures and federal broadcasts from the multimedia studios of the educational organization. More information about the project can be found on the website of the Russian Znanie Society.
A student of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev became an ambassador of the federal project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education "Student Tourism"
19.05.2026
Evelina Motina, a freshman of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports at OSU named after I.S. Turgenev, became an ambassador for the “Student Tourism” project, a federal program of youth and student tourism implemented by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
The aim of the “Student Tourism” project is to promote international youth cooperation, encourage academic mobility, and increase awareness of student tourism opportunities. Participants in the program have the chance to represent their educational institution, improve communication skills, take part in international projects, and become part of an active student movement.
Evelina represents the student association of the "TurLiga OSU" university, which has established itself as an active community engaged in developing excursion programs and promoting domestic tourism among youth. The student's experience in this field will serve as the foundation for her activities at the federal level.
"Traveling is a source of life for me. These are moments of happiness that I want to experience again and again. Every new city or route is filled with emotions, joy, and unforgettable impressions. I am fortunate to be part of a large team and to represent the Federal Program for Youth and Student Tourism 'Studtourism' of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science this year," Evelina shared.
Student tourism offers young people unique opportunities to explore their home country and serves as an important tool for professional development. It helps build lasting personal and business connections, and also creates favorable conditions for implementing joint scientific and technological initiatives.
The OSU named after I.S. Turgenev and Urgench State Pedagogical Institute have signed a cooperation agreement
18.05.2026
On May 18, 2026, the Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev and the Urgench State Pedagogical Institute (Republic of Uzbekistan) signed a cooperation agreement.
The document was signed by Pavel Merkulov, acting rector of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, and Diyorzhon Nodirjon ugli Abdullaev, acting rector of Urgench State Pedagogical Institute.
The parties agreed to jointly enhance the educational-methodological, scientific, and informational support of professional education, exchange educational, scientific, and innovative technologies, and also utilize each other's intellectual resources in the fields of higher and continuing education.
"I am pleased to welcome to our university the acting rector of the Urgench State Pedagogical Institute, Diyorjon Nodirjonovich Abdullaev. Diyorjon Nodirjonovich is a Doctor of Historical Sciences and a consistent participant in our history conferences. Today, signing the agreement in his new role — as acting rector of Urgench State Pedagogical University — is particularly gratifying," said Pavel Merkulov, acting rector of the OSU named after I.S. Turgenev, in his greeting. He also added that pedagogical education at the university forms one of the key bases of the institution’s work, and in this context, cooperation with the Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan seems quite natural. "We are not simply signing a document," Pavel Merkulov emphasized, "we are creating a solid foundation for mutual exchange of accumulated experience. I am convinced that this partnership will benefit both parties."
Areas of cooperation between the educational organizations include the exchange of specialists within educational and research programs; sharing experience in organizing and methodologies of research activities; conducting joint conferences, seminars, symposiums, round tables, exhibitions, and other events; developing and implementing joint programs; and holding educational and other events.
"I am very pleased to collaborate with your large and oldest university in the Orel region. We have many proposals and projects. I hope that your university and our institute will be as close as our presidents and statesmen, just as cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation continues in many areas, including education and scientific research," said Abdullahiev Diyorjon Nodirjon ugli in his opening speech.
The result of the meeting was not only the signing of the document but also informal discussion of specific projects. Abdullahiev Diyorjon Nodirjon ugli invited colleagues from Orel to participate in a conference on teaching and studying the Russian language, scheduled for autumn 2026 in Urgench.
Both parties expressed hope that this agreement will serve as an example of how regional universities can build horizontal ties and thereby strengthen the scientific and educational space of the two countries.
Acting Rector of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev Pavel Merkulov took part in the opening ceremony of the monument to Schema-Archimandrite Iliy
18.05.2026
On May 16, 2026, a monument to Schema-Archimandrite Ilya (Nozdrin), confessor of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Rus', was solemnly unveiled at the Vyatsky Posad Spiritual and Orthodox Center in the Orel region.
The unveiling of the monument took place within the framework of the IX International Festival of Orthodox Culture and Folk Art "Traditions of Holy Rus." The festival, held from May 15 to 17, is dedicated this year to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
At the ceremonial opening, representatives of the authorities and the public, clergy of the Orel Diocese, and residents of the Orel region were present. Pavel Merkulov, Acting Rector of the Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, also joined the event.
Archimandrite Iliy (Nozdrin) made a significant contribution to the spiritual revival of the Orel region, supported the restoration of churches, the strengthening of the Orthodox faith, and the preservation of traditional values. Thanks to his blessing and involvement, the Spiritual Orthodox Center "Vyatsky Posad" was established, and the annual International Festival of Orthodox Culture and Folk Art "Traditions of Holy Rus'" was launched.
The unveiling of the monument was a tribute of deep respect to the devotee and an important event reminding us of the moral guidelines and spiritual traditions he bequeathed to future generations.
OSU named after I.S. Turgenev students participated in the second electoral project session “The Future is Created Today”
18.05.2026
On May 14-15, 2026, the Election Commission of the Orel Region held the second electoral project session "The Future is Created Today" at the Boiling Point of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev.
The event participants were 10 teams composed of students from Orel's higher education institutions, secondary specialized schools, and general education establishments, as well as youth electoral commission activists from the Orel, Kursk, and Kherson regions.
The event concept is designed to identify and develop leadership competencies among team members, create a youth personnel reserve of election organizers, cultivate civic responsibility, and enhance legal culture and electoral activity among young and future voters.
Over two days, each team received methodological support from professional experts and moderators, helping participants to thoroughly develop their ideas and present them as effectively as possible to the jury, which included Oksana Leonova, Acting First Vice-Rector for Educational Activities at Turgenev Orel State University, who emphasized the importance of youth participation in the electoral session: "You are making your key choice; you choose development — the development of yourself, your environment, your city, your country. Indeed, the future of our country lies in your hands and ours, and together we are moving towards the main goal — the prosperity of our Motherland."
The project presentations proceeded dynamically, with all teams being persuasive as they promoted new ideas and methods of working with youth. The jury members highly praised all the works and awarded special prizes to teams that presented interesting ideas and ways of implementing them.
The team of students from Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, consisting of economists, lawyers, and political scientists 'Voice of the Future', became the winner in the category 'Impossible is Possible' and was awarded diplomas and memorable prizes.
Congratulations to:
Zakharchenko Stanislav Stanislavovich.
Ivannikova Ekaterina Sergeevna.
Solovyova Anna Alexandrovna.
Eliseeva Sofya Alekseevna.
Kolesnikov Artem Pavlovich.
Yeremin Mikhail Romanovich.
Borisov Vladislav Alekseevich.
Gerasimova Olesya Nikolaevna.
Tolpygin Stanislav Vladimirovich.
Shchukin Danila Sergeevich.
A student of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev became one of the prize-winners of the All-Russian contest “Digital Marathon — 2026”
18.05.2026
In Moscow, the results of the third All-Russian contest "Digital Marathon — 2026" were summed up, organized by Sber in cooperation with the educational platforms "School 21" and "Netology." In the year of Sber's 185th anniversary, the competition set records in geography and coverage: 124 thousand people from all regions of Russia participated. The competition in digital skills involved not only professional IT specialists but also representatives of manual trades—blacksmiths, miners, and people from various fields of activity.
The competitive trials consisted of three stages. The first was an educational module comprising courses on cybersecurity, online safety, principles of neural network operation, algorithms, and basics of software solution organization. Then participants took an online test and proceeded to the project stage on the GitVerse platform. In the “Beginner” category, final rankings were determined by the total points accumulated across all three stages.
The final stage took place at the Moscow campus of "School 21", where 60 of the strongest contestants were selected. The theme of the challenges was timed to the 65th anniversary of the first human flight into space: participants had to develop intelligent agents in a virtual gaming environment. Speaking at the award ceremony, Sberbank President Herman Gref noted that the future belongs to bold and technologically savvy people capable of effectively combining human intelligence with artificial intelligence.
Third-year student of the Physics and Mathematics Faculty of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Anzhelika Semenova, successfully passed the competitive examinations and won the honorable third place in the “Newcomer” category. At the solemn award ceremony held on May 15, Anzhelika was presented with a diploma and gifts: smart devices from Sberbank, branded merchandise from “School 21,” and a certificate for training from “Netology.”
"I got into the competition thanks to the information sent to me by Victoria Ivanovna Dorofeeva, the head of the Computer Science Department. I completed the educational courses, testing, and project preparation independently. My experience in the contest showed that I can successfully move forward relying on my own knowledge and strengthened my confidence in my abilities. I plan to participate next season in the “Researcher” category," shared Anzhelika.
At the Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, the student's achievement was highly praised. Being among the top three in the most popular category of the prestigious all-Russian competition is a significant accomplishment, demonstrating the high level of fundamental training provided by the university and the effective support system for talented youth in the field of high technology.
“OSU Scientists Speak”: from a red diploma to launching your own startup
15.05.2026
In the section "OSU Scientists Speak," we introduce you to those who turn student research into real technologies. The heroine of the new issue is Alexandra Spravtseva, whose scientific journey began with an interest in functional food products and led to winning the federal contest "Student Startup." Alexandra is an example of how one can successfully combine different scientific fields. After graduating with honors with a bachelor's degree in Animal-Derived Food Products, she decided not to stop there.
Currently, the young woman is studying in her first year of two master's degree programs simultaneously: full-time in "Biology" at the Institute of Natural Sciences and Biotechnology, and part-time in her primary field — "Animal-Derived Food Products." This interdisciplinary approach allows her to view familiar products both as a biologist and a technologist. Alexandra was drawn to science thanks to the support of the faculty of the Department of Food Technology and Restaurant Management. They helped her find a relevant research direction, and the faith of her scientific advisor enabled her to embrace ambitious goals. In her research work, the student follows a systematic approach: to cope with routine and time shortages, she breaks large studies into small steps and sets clear deadlines. Besides her startup, she has participated in numerous conferences, earning diplomas and publishing articles in scientific journals dedicated to functional products.
It was precisely the project for "healthy" sausage with dietary fibers that brought Alexandra victory in the "Student Startup" competition within the framework of the federal project "University Technology Entrepreneurship Platform". Development essence: the development was based on enriching the classic boiled sausage recipe with natural dietary fibers; due to the fiber, the product becomes functional: it promotes proper digestion, provides prolonged satiety, and helps avoid sharp fluctuations in blood sugar levels; the use of fibers also gives an important technological effect — it improves the product's texture and its ability to retain moisture, thereby increasing the efficiency of raw material use
Alexandra's project has already gone beyond theoretical calculations. The university laboratory has perfected the technology and produced the first experimental samples with different fiber dosages.
The initial tastings dispelled participants' concerns: in taste, the product is almost indistinguishable from traditional boiled sausage, maintaining a tender texture. The ultimate goal of the startup, however, is not just a scientific basis but to enter actual meat processing enterprises with a ready production technology.
"Scientific research is just a stage on the way to a real product. We have a clear practical goal — to bring the technology to industrial production," Alexandra emphasizes.
Students of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev began working at the All-Russian Children's Center "Orlyonok"
14.05.2026
On May 13, the first group of students from Orel, including representatives of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, set off to the Krasnodar region for work activities at the All-Russian Children's Center "Orlyonok." This was part of the start of the work season for Russian student brigades.
"Orlyonok" remains one of the most sought-after places for work among Orlovsky counselors; each summer, about 30 students from our region work at its camps. Many of them already have experience working at the center and are returning here not for the first time. The students will take on various positions—from counselors to pedagogical organizers.
Darya Kotyenko and Mikhail Kolesnikov previously worked as counselors at the "Yunarmeyets" tent camp. This summer, they are working as senior counselors. Elizaveta Pozdnyakova will take the position of senior counselor, and Valentina Turkova will start the work season as an educator-organizer in the department of personnel selection and development, after which she will join the counselors' team at the "Komsomolsky" camp, which focuses on military-patriotic, sports-tourism, technical, and media activities. Darya Lusina works as deputy head of the children's camp "Solnechny" in scientific-methodological affairs.
“Counselors are not just leisure organizers, but mentors and role models. They pass on the traditions of student squads to the youth and instill true values in them,” emphasized Andrey Lebedev, commander of the student squads of the Orel region.
Internships at "Orlyonok" for students are a genuine school for professional and personal development. Many graduates of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, starting with counseling activities, later choose pedagogy, educational work, and youth policy. The Orel student squads serve as a personnel base for the region's education system, and "Orlyonok" makes a significant contribution to this process.
Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Russian soldiers
14.05.2026
For one of the units of the Russian Armed Forces, Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev dispatched another shipment of humanitarian assistance. This time the cargo was sent to the Zaporizhzhia direction.
The aid shipment included twenty cubic meters of lumber — boards and planks. These materials will allow Russian servicemen to build reliable shelters for personnel and equipment.
Each cubic meter of wood represents a contribution to strengthening the security and resilience of defensive lines. The university is guided by the principle of practical assistance, always taking into account the wishes of the servicemen themselves.
The shipment of the cargo was the result of coordinated work of the entire university staff. Regular activities for collecting and sending humanitarian aid have become a systematic effort for Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev. The cargo has now arrived at its destination.
It should be noted that Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev regularly organizes and sends humanitarian convoys to military units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. These shipments include food, medicines, everyday essentials, technical equipment, vehicles, building materials, and other necessary items.
International Event "St. George's Ribbon" took place at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev,
12.05.2026
From May 5 to 8, 2026, at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, the International Event "St. George's Ribbon" was held, dedicated to the celebration of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.
On May 5, 2026, at the Volunteer Resource Center, an All-Russian Remembrance Lesson "St. George's Ribbon – a symbol of military glory" was conducted for university volunteers in cooperation with Orel regional branch of the All-Russian public movement "Victory Volunteers."
As part of the International "St. George Ribbon" campaign, a series of events for distributing St. George ribbons and informational materials was organized at the faculties and institutes of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, with active support from the student community and Financial Literacy Volunteers.
At the Law Institute of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, student volunteers distributed St. George ribbons and thematic informational brochures not only among the students but also among the faculty and administrative staff of the Law Institute, including the institute director, his deputies, and department heads.
Students of the Institute of Economics and Management at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev conducted targeted outreach with the faculty and students. The campaign was carried out in the form of an organized group of volunteers who handed out St. George ribbons and themed brochures in classrooms before the start of lectures. Special attention was given to explaining the rules for respectfully wearing the symbol.
At the Medical Institute of OSU named after I.S. Turgenev, the event took on special significance by bringing together students from different countries. It is important to note that not only citizens of the Russian Federation but also foreign students studying at the institute actively joined in spreading the symbol of Victory. Representatives from nearby and faraway countries expressed genuine interest in preserving the historical memory of our country. Together with Russian students, they distributed ribbons to students and teachers and held brief talks about the meaning of the St. George ribbon as a symbol of unwavering will and unity.
At the OSU Architectural and Construction Institute named after I.S. Turgenev, the event was integrated with mentoring sessions dedicated to Victory Day. Volunteers from among junior and senior students distributed St. George ribbons directly in study groups. Also, on the institute's premises, activists set up a photo zone with state symbols and St. George ribbons, which helped attract additional attention to the event and create conditions for publicly expressing respect for the feats of ancestors.
Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev expresses gratitude to all participants of the campaign for their demonstrated initiative, active civic stance, and contribution to preserving historical memory.
The team from Orel State University named after I. S. Turgenev won the award for the best debut at the international marathon in the Republic of Belarus
12.05.2026
From May 4 to 7, 2026, the city of Grodno in the Republic of Belarus hosted the international civic-patriotic marathon "Time Chose Us."
At the base of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, the team from Orel State University named after I. S. Turgenev competed against representatives from over 15 leading universities of Russia and Belarus.
The most successful days for Orel students were the final days of the marathon. The team’s main achievement was winning both key relay races: first place in the military-sports relay "Ready to Defend the Fatherland" and first place in the sports relay "Healthy Me — Healthy Country."
Following the evaluation of the competition results by the jury at the solemn closing ceremony of the international marathon on May 7, the team from OSU named after I. S. Turgenev was awarded a special diploma in the category "Best Debut".
In addition to the sports component, the students presented an extensive creative segment. The team performed a literary and musical composition dedicated to the legendary pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union Marina Chechneva, and also presented a spectacular act to the song "We Will Raise Our Flag."
An important part of the marathon was the memorial program. On the eve of Victory Day, university representatives took part in honoring the veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Valentina Baranova, marched in the solemn column of marathon participants during the festive events on May 7, and laid flowers at the Mass Grave of Soviet soldiers and partisans in Grodno.
Participation in the marathon "Time Chose Us" allowed the students of OSU named after I. S. Turgenev to demonstrate a high level of physical and intellectual training and to strengthen ties with youth organizations of Belarus.
The forum became a platform for exchanging cultural experience and forming a unified space of historical memory for the future defenders of the Fatherland.
Acting Rector of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Pavel Merkulov, took part in the ceremonial event dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory
09.05.2026
On May 9, 2026, a solemn ceremony for raising the duplicate of the Red Banner of Victory and a Memorial rally took place in the Tankists' square.
The event began with the raising of the banner above house number 5 on Mira Square. This building is a historic site: it was here in August 1943 that the flag was raised on the day of Orel's liberation from the Nazi fascist invaders.
Orel region holds a strategic place in the history of the Great Patriotic War as part of the Orel-Kursk bulge. The battles in this territory in 1943 were a decisive stage in achieving a major turning point in the war, after which the strategic initiative finally passed to the Soviet troops.
Veterans of the Great Patriotic War, children of the war and home front workers, participants of the special military operation, leaders of public and volunteer organizations, townspeople and guests of the city took part in the commemorative rally.
The authorities at the rally were represented by Andrey Klychkov, Governor of the Orel Region; Yuri Parakhin, Mayor of the city of Orel; Leonid Muzalevsky, Chairman of the Regional Council of People's Deputies; Mikhail Vdovin, Deputy Chairman of the Regional Council of People's Deputies; Irina Patronova, Deputy Governor of the Orel Region for Internal Policy in the Orel Regional Government; Tatyana Patova, Head of the Department of Education of the Orel Region; Senators of the Russian Federation Vadim Sokolov and Vasily Ikonnikov; State Duma Deputy Olga Pilipenko; and other honored guests. Also present at the rally was Metropolitan Tikhon of Orel and Bolkhov.
The region's higher education institutions were represented at the ceremony by their leaders. Pavel Merkulov, acting rector of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, participated in the event.
During his speech, Governor Andrey Klychkov highlighted the special symbolic significance of Victory Day in the current context of the ongoing special military operation and emphasized the importance of preserving historical continuity.
The ceremony concluded with the laying of flowers at the monument to the tank crew heroes and the mass grave in memory of the soldiers who died on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War.
An employee of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev became an honorary guest at the ceremonial concert in the Kremlin
08.05.2026
On May 6, 2026, a large-scale theatrical concert "Pages Scorched by War" took place at the State Kremlin Palace, dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory.
The honorary guest of the event was Sabir Akhmedov, a lecturer at Military Training Center of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev, a veteran of the special military operation, and chairman of Orel regional branch of the All-Russian public organization of disabled persons "Russian Society for Social and Labor Adaptation and Rehabilitation (ROSTAR)."
The evening at the Kremlin united the history of a heroic past with the present. The program was structured as a musical-dramatic narrative recreating the chronicle of 1941–1945.
On stage sounded:
- The voice of Yuri Levitan and the poetry of Konstantin Simonov.
- Memories of the "Road of Life," the defenders of the Caucasus, and the legendary female pilots.
- Frontline songs and contemporary compositions performed by more than 50 artists, including SHAMAN, Lev Leshchenko, Grigory Leps, Nikolai Rastorguev, Oleg Gazmanov, and Pelageya.
A special moment of the evening was the performance of the song "For Those," during which the entire hall stood to honor the memory of the heroes of the Fatherland.
One of the key themes of the event was the inseparable unity of defenders of the Motherland from different eras. In the palace foyer, a portrait exhibition "Names of Victory: from WWII to the Special Military Operation" was presented. On the canvases of the honored artist Tatyana Ponomarenko-Leverash, heroes of the Great Patriotic War stand alongside those fulfilling their military duty today.
For Sabir Akhmedov, participating in such an event became an important symbol of recognition for the veterans' merits. As the organizers noted, today the participants of the Special Military Operation stand alongside the victorious heroes of 1945, continuing the cause of preserving peace and historical truth.
"Scientific Regiment" at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev. We remember, we are proud!
08.05.2026
The Scientific Regiment of Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev was formed from 133 teachers, 179 staff members, and 357 students and graduates of Orel State Pedagogical Institute, who fought from the first days until the victorious salvos of '45, on all fronts of the Great Patriotic War, ranging in rank from private soldier to colonel in the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the Workers' and Peasants' Red Fleet of the USSR.
Victory warriors, who liberated the Motherland and saved European countries from fascism, crushed the enemy on land, sea, and in the air. "History knows many examples of lone heroism, but it never knew such mass heroism as demonstrated by the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War," said L.I. Brezhnev.
A boy musician adopted by the regiment, prisoners from concentration camps fighting in Resistance units, fragile girls who suddenly grew up and became nurses, radio operators, scouts — all stood united to defend their native land.
On the dress uniforms of the heroes are the highest awards of the Motherland — Gold Stars of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Orders of Lenin, Alexander Nevsky, the Red Banner, and the Red Star, Orders of Glory of three degrees, and Orders of the Patriotic War of two degrees, the full list of medals of the Great Patriotic War, as well as orders and medals of foreign states.
Our deepest respect to our Immortal Regiment for their heroic deeds and lives dedicated to the Orel State Pedagogical Institute (now Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev).
We remember, we are proud!
Students and faculty of the Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev held a Memorial Event: "Glory to Heroes - Never Fade! Traditions - Live On!"
08.05.2026
"Patriotism does not mean only love for the Motherland.
It is much more. It is the awareness of one’s inseparability from the Motherland
and the shared experience of both its joyful and its sorrowful days."
A.N. Tolstoy
On May 7, 2026, on the eve of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, students and faculty of the Department of Vocational Training, Business, and Technology of the Faculty of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Service at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev held a Commemoration Event: "To the Glory of Heroes – May It Never Fade! To Traditions – May They Live!"
On this special day, students and teachers gathered to remember, honor, and thank those who gave us peace. Elena Lidinfa, Associate Professor of the Department of Vocational Training, Business, and Technology, opened the event with a touching poem.
The relay was then taken up by Marina Glazkova and Sergey Kovalenko, who spoke about why Victory Day is not just a date on the calendar. It is a day when we realize that knowing history means remembering, and remembering means preventing repetition. The hosts, graduate students, reminded those present that in the modern world, memory of the Soviet people's feat is our moral compass and an opportunity to be connected to the epochal events of our homeland.
A special part of the meeting was the event "Candle of Memory and Open Microphone." Words clothed in poetry can convey the full depth of sorrow, the greatness of heroism, and the trembling pride that is sometimes difficult to express in prose. Kirill Minaychev, Tatyana Terekhova, Vladislav Shipunov, Dzhohan Saifilova, Amaliya Salkova, Polina Gladkikh, first-year students, and Alina Kudinova, Vladlena Safronova, graduating students, read poignant poems by Robert Rozhdestvensky, Bulat Okudzhava, and Anna Akhmatova about the Great Patriotic War. Meanwhile, a video album "They Won Then! We Will Win Now!" was being shown on the screen. Oksana Lysak, associate professor of the Department of Vocational Education, Business, and Technology, noted that the video clip featured exclusively photographs from the family archives of students and faculty of the Faculty of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Service. It shows their relatives—heroes of the Great Patriotic War and participants in the Special Military Operation. These faces, these destinies are a living connection between generations that touches the depths of the soul.
In conclusion, the participants honored the memory of those who defended the peace and freedom of our country at the cost of their lives with a minute of silence. Students and faculty of the department took part in the International campaign "St. George Ribbon 2026." Under the guidance of Associate Professor Lyudmila Kuznetsova from the Department of Vocational Training, Business, and Technology, they held a master class "St. George Ribbon." During the master class, while participants created the memory symbol, Lyudmila Kuznetsova spoke about the history of the ribbon, its significance, and the glory and courage it symbolizes.
The event concluded with a solemn laying of flowers at the monument to the Komsomol members of Orel region who fell in the Great Patriotic War.
On the eve of THE Victory Day, a festive concert was held at Orel State University
named after I.S. Turgenev
07.05.2026
On May 7, a festive concert titled "Your soldier was marching to Victory, Russia" dedicated to the Victory Day was held at Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev.
The solemn event at OSU named after I.S. Turgenev opened with a ceremony of carrying the State Flag of the Russian Federation. Under the command of Colonel Maxim Khristoforov, head of the Military Training Center, cadets carried the flag onto the stage, after which the National Anthem was played.
Special attention at the beginning of the program was given to preserving historical memory: viewers were shown a video dedicated to the university staff and students who died during the Great Patriotic War. The memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the Motherland was honored with a traditional moment of silence.
The acting rector Oksana Leonova and the chairman of the primary trade union organization of teachers and staff at Orel State University named after I. S. Turgenev, Oleg Tambovsky, addressed the guests and participants with a welcoming speech. In their remarks, they congratulated those present on the holiday, emphasizing the importance of preserving university traditions and generational continuity.
Oksana Leonova: "Please, accept my sincerest congratulations on the main holiday in our country, the main holiday of the year, the Great Victory Day. This is truly the main holiday for all of us, a symbol of courage, dedication, and heroism of our ancestors who defended freedom and peace for us and future generations. Worldwide, the heroism of the Russian people and their victory in the Great Patriotic War have become a true example of patriotism and strength of spirit. Dear friends, I congratulate you and your families on the great holiday, Victory Day. I wish everyone health, prosperity, and harmony. Peace and goodwill to all of us. And, of course, the flourishing of our great Motherland. Happy holiday, friends!"