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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Polytechnic University students, along with volunteers from the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony," took part in an event marking Crimea's reunification with Russia. The event, held at the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities, was timed to coincide with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
March 18 marks a significant anniversary in Russia: Crimea's Reunification Day. It was on this day in 2014 that the treaty admitting the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation was signed. This event was preceded by a referendum in which residents of the peninsula expressed their civic position and determined the region's future development path. Since then, this date has become a symbol of unity, historical continuity, and the strengthening of national values.
A noteworthy historical fact: on April 8 (19), 1783, Catherine the Great also signed a historic document—the Manifesto on the accession of Taman Island, the Crimean Peninsula, and the entire Kuban region to the Russian Empire. Six months after Catherine II issued the manifesto, Turkey was forced to relent and sign the "Act of Annexation of Crimea, Taman, and Kuban to the Russian Empire." Shortly before this, Grigory Potemkin decided to hold a "referendum" in Crimea: so-called oath sheets were distributed throughout the peninsula, stating that the residents of a particular settlement swore allegiance to Russia. The majority of the local population signed these sheets. Thus, Crimea also became part of Russia at the request of the residents themselves.
The event's program was rich and truly heartwarming. Polytechnic students (from the Institute of Geology, the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics, the Institute of Social Sciences, and the preparatory course of the Higher School of International Relations) participated in the All-Russian dictation on the topic "Russia—a Family of Families." It was held with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationality Affairs.
Nguyen Vu Thai Minh, a student at the Preparatory Department of the Higher School of International Relations, shared his thoughts: "It was my first time at such a celebration, and I took a dictation in Russian. The text was challenging but interesting, as we all wrote quotes from Vladimir Putin about the unity and brotherhood of the peoples of Russia. I enjoyed being with the Polytechnic students and learning about the history of Crimea."
All participants received commemorative certificates. Vladislav Mikhailov, a graduate of the Polytechnic University and a student of the Polivoks vocal studio at SPbPU, performed the song "Sevastopol Waltz."
Ekaterina Krikopole, an ISI student and volunteer at the Harmony Center, shared her impressions: "I really enjoyed the event! I'm glad I finally visited the House of Nationalities, which amazed me with its incredibly beautiful antique interior. The musical and artistic performances were captivating and left me with a wealth of memories."
The event was given special significance by the speech of St. Petersburg Vice Governor Igor Potapenko and the welcoming address by Oleg Kapitanov, Chairman of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Migration Policy. This underscored the city authorities' commitment to issues of interethnic unity and the preservation of historical memory.
Another pleasant moment was Igor Potapenko presenting Vladimir Putin's book "Thoughts on Russia" to IPMET student Ruzanna Mkrtchyan.
"I'm so grateful for this surprise and the opportunity to connect with the country's history through this event," said Ruzanna. "The book will be a memorable reminder of the important day of Crimea's reunification with Russia and that even in a big event, there's room for small, yet cherished moments."
I was particularly interested in participating in such an event. The dictation "Russia—a Family of Families" was the most memorable. It's not just a text—it makes you think about the importance of unity, respect, and mutual understanding between people. Such formats are very understandable and relatable, because important meanings are conveyed through simple words. I believe that it is through initiatives like these that one can best feel the spirit of a country and the people who live there," shared Begench Mukhammedov, a student at the Humanities Institute from Turkmenistan.
"It was with a sense of particular pride that we participated in this nationwide initiative, writing a dictation on the theme "Russia—a Family of Families" with young people from across our vast country. This wonderful topic profoundly reflects our traditional values and the unbreakable unity of our multinational people. Together with the students, we worked diligently and competently, making every effort to ensure clear handwriting, and with great interest, transcribed the text about brotherhood and mutual support," noted Tatyana Nam, Director of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center.
We express our gratitude to the management of the House of Nationalities of St. Petersburg, the management of the Humanities Institute, and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade for their involvement and active work in the field of patriotic education of youth.
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