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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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On a beautiful spring day, on the eve of International Women's Day, the rector, vice-rectors, institute directors, and other university staff congratulated our university's female scientists at the Technopolis Polytech research building.
The women of the Polytechnic University make an invaluable contribution to the university's development and science. They manage institutes and laboratories and train new generations. They are an integral part of the Polytechnic University. Therefore, the men of the university could not help but offer them many warm words and acknowledge their achievements.
SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy opened the event: March 8th is precisely the occasion where I see the most charming, the most intelligent, the most gifted, the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the beloved. It's difficult to describe you in just one word, because those created by God cannot be defined; you are simply divine. I have many warm words to say. And every year, I don't prepare a speech; I always follow my heart. Women are the richest in this world, at the Polytechnic University, because, as the great theologian Andrei Sourozhsky said, "Man is rich in what he gives and what he gives." And in your lives, you give all of yourself, all your talent, all your abilities, all your energy—you give everything out of love. Without a doubt, our women are the richest people in this world. You give us the energy to live, to develop, to improve. And you, too, always become better for us men. This harmony, the duet of man and woman, allows us to create a great future together. But you are its foundation. You are the most unique, subtle, and ethereal. A woman is the center of the family's world. You are the crown jewel of the Polytechnic University.
The university's vice-rectors read poems by renowned poets such as Omar Khayyam, Konstantin Balmont, Alexander Pushkin, and Robert Rozhdestvensky. They then added a few personal remarks.
"I wish you, dear women, to remain the center of our attention and be our guiding lights," Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, congratulated the women.
The directors of the institutes also did not stand aside and congratulated the beautiful ladies.
Men work, strive, and toil, but to do this, we need motivation and inspiration. And the source of our inspiration is you, our dear, beloved women. You are the source of everything that exists in this world. I wish you to always remain beautiful, cheerful, healthy, and inspiring us. And we will adore you," noted Dmitry Zegzhda, Director of the Institute of Culture and Science.
An entertainment program was also organized for the female polytechnic students, including performances of famous songs and dancing. Music continued throughout the evening. At the end, everyone received flowers and gifts.
Furthermore, on the eve of the holiday, PROF, together with the School of Cultural Organizers and the Polytechnic Museum, held a traditional event, during which activists congratulated female students, teachers, and staff of the Polytechnic University. Its main goal was to congratulate all women, express gratitude, and remind them of the importance of their contribution to society. The girls received flowers, greeting cards, warm words, and good cheer, creating a truly spring-like atmosphere. On this day, participants presented over 600 gifts.
The postcards were created in collaboration with the Polytechnic Museum. They depict famous women associated with the university—distinguished alumni and members of the scientific community. In this way, the participants of the campaign highlight the important role of women in the history of the Polytechnic University and their contribution to the development of science, education, and engineering.
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