Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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A ceremonial assembly was held in the foyer of the Technopolis Polytech Research Building, marking the launch of the youth patriotic campaign "Nevsky Desant." Members of St. Petersburg student teams performed creative routines, received vouchers for the season, and heard parting words from distinguished guests and organizers. The students will travel to remote villages in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, as well as Karelia.
Varvara Volkova, Director of the Youth Initiatives Support Center, addressed the participants with welcoming remarks: "I really want to congratulate you on the launch of this traditional, kind, and somewhat patriotic event. It encompasses everything that's most important to a young person who wants to change the world for the better. You're a great team, and you're all here out of the goodness of your hearts. You want people who need your help to meet you and receive it. You bring glory to our city of St. Petersburg with your actions. We wish you success, we wish you a wonderful time, and we hope that when you return, you'll be happy with the wonderful and kind deeds you've accomplished."
Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security at SPbPU, addressed the soldiers: "Work and sport have always been creative forces that unite our youth. And, in my opinion, student work brigades in our country are one of the pillars of student work. Today's event, which has been held several times at our Polytechnic University, is proof of this. We are honored and proud to host and conduct the Nevsky Landing parade every time. I wish you happiness, health, bright days, and plenty of optimism and smiles. Friends, bon voyage!"
Varvara Olegovna and Maxim Aleksandrovich presented vouchers to the Nevsky Desant detachment commanders and congratulated the soldiers celebrating their birthdays. St. Petersburg student detachments provide sponsorship assistance, assist pensioners, visit animal shelters, improve socially significant sites, work on monuments and memorials, and perform maintenance work at churches. The campaign aims to preserve the traditions of the Nevsky Desant detachments, develop the volunteer movement, and foster active citizenship among young people.
This year, 30 detachments, comprising over 750 fighters, will travel to towns in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, as well as Karelia. The Polytechnic University will be represented by five teams: "Russian Knight," "Peter the Great," "Ilya Muromets," "Prince Gagarin," and "Evpatiy Kolovrat." The event will run from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
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