Top academic performers awarded during the Territory of Knowledge Fest
A ceremony was held in the Imperial Hall of Kazan Federal University to honor students and their mentors for high achievements in research on February 10.
The event was organized as part of the Territory of Knowledge festival, timed to coincide with the Day of Russian Science.
The ceremony was opened by Rector Lenar Safin. He congratulated those present on the professional holiday, noting that at all times science has been the main driving force of progress and a pillar of the country’s development.
“Today we celebrate the achievements of our talented students,” the head of the university emphasized in his welcoming address. “In this hall are those for whom science has become an important part of life. And we are proud that the modern generation of young scientists is successfully continuing the glorious traditions of Kazan University. Of course, all their achievements would be impossible without our mentors – teachers, research supervisors, and university staff. I sincerely thank all of you for your noble work!”
He then presented letters of appreciation to staff members who provided significant support to student initiatives in research activities and for their personal contribution to the development of student science and the student club movement at KFU.
In addition, the rector personally presented awards to the winner of the annual Student of the Year competition in the category Best Student – Mentor of the Student Scientific Club, Vasilisa Krasikova from the Institute of Psychology and Education, as well as to the winners of the Best Student Scientific Club competition.
First Vice-Rector and Vice-Rector for Research Dmitry Tayursky and Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Moral Education Arif Mezhvedilov also came forward to congratulate the talented young people and their supervisors.
They reinforced their parting words with honorary awards, noting not only young scientists and doctoral students but also other students who take the most active part in the work of student scientific associations.
At present, dozens of scientific clubs operate at the university, bringing together thousands of learners – from humanities students to engineers and researchers of new technologies.
The students participate in research, implement projects, join grant teams, and become authors of developments and publications.
In 2025, based on the results of the final student scientific and educational conference, the number of participants totaled around 5,000 people. And this figure continues to grow.
Students from KFU’s in-house secondary schools were not forgotten either. The university works closely with the younger generation, developing special programs for them and, from an early age, gradually involving them in scientific endeavors.