On July 4, the square in front of the main building of Tula State University was festively

red.

The red color

ruled the ball. That period of time during which the red, as we say, masters were honored, was woven from pleasant, exciting moments that may fly by

quickly, but will never be forgotten.

The total number of graduates of Tula State University in 2025 was 362, of which 180 graduated

with honors, and 88 graduated with honors in both the bachelor's and master's programs.

The latter

were the heroes of today's celebration. Their parents, brothers, sisters, grandmothers,grandfathers, beloved boyfriends and girlfriends came to support them and share

their joy.

The ceremony was opened by the rector of Tula State University Oleg Aleksandrovich

Kravchenko.

Today is a significant date for everyone, he said. The guys have worthily completed their

studies, this difficult but exciting path. In total, 3,187 people graduated this year, 103 of whom are representatives of other countries.

The head of

the university emphasized that the doors to something new are opening for the guys gathered here. They will have a great professional life filled with bright

events.

- We are proud of you! - Oleg Aleksandrovich addressed the graduates. – Way to go!

Senator of the

Russian Federation Mikhail Mikhaylovich Borshchyov congratulated the guys withall his heart.

The President

of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, he said, set the task of achieving technological leadership and technological sovereignty for

everyone, but without highly qualified personnel, this serious task cannot be solved.

The speaker

expressed confidence that today's graduates will definitely become the drivers of our economy's development, and it is on them, he emphasized, how their

children will live and study.

Senator of the Russian Federation Nikolay Yuryevich Vorobyov called this day important and

exciting, especially for the graduates, because they have been working towards it for several years. The guys have a stage of gaining knowledge behind them,

attended by sleepless nights, overcoming some difficulties, and the joy of victories.

Today, the

speaker continued, the graduates are parting with their alma mater - the region's flagship university. During their studies, they became friends, and

this friendship, like the memory of their native university, will definitely remain in their hearts.

The guys, said

Nikolay Yuryevich, came to study from different regions and countries. They were all united by the Tula land - the patrimony of great science, famous

scientists and designers. Of course, some of them will go back to their homeland, but those who stay will never lose. Both will work for the good of

our Motherland and all of them are no longer its distant future, but the present.

On his own

behalf and on behalf of the deputies of the Tula City Duma, the head of the municipal formation of the city of Tula, Aleksey Aloisovich Erk, congratulated

the graduates on the successful completion of the leading university of the country and the flagship university of the region.

The guys

gathered here, he noted, have worthily completed their path of study, as evidenced by their honors diplomas.

Of course, the

university's faculty deserves a lot of credit for their success. The teachers imparted knowledge to the students, shared their life experience, and gave them

a piece of their soul and for this, they deserve a huge gratitude!

This difficult path, Alexey Aloisovich emphasized, was also taken by these students` parents.

It is difficult to determine now who of them was more worried. Probably, the parents. Therefore, for them, today's celebration is a moment of parental

glory.

The guys havea wide professional road ahead. If earlier they glorified the Tula region and

their country with their studies, now they will glorify them with their work.

Alexey Aloisovich expressed hope that many graduates will stay to work in their native

land and direct all their thoughts and deeds to the benefit of the region's development.

- Go only

forward! - he urged the graduates. - And reach new heights!

Head of the Representative Office of the State Corporation “Rostec” in the Tula Region

Konstantin Ivanovich Danilov sincerely thanked the entire staff of Tula State University for the wonderful holiday. Tula State University, he said, is the

country's flagship defense university. In recent years, the university has madea huge leap forward and continues to gain momentum. Konstantin Ivanovich

congratulated the graduates on behalf of the region's defense industry. The real training, he warned the guys, is ahead of them, when they will have to

apply the knowledge they have acquired in practice and develop the national economy.

“This path

will not be easy,” the guest did not hide. “But you have already hardened yourself and will be able to do a lot for our economy. Those of you who want to,

will be able to continue your education in postgraduate training program and find yourself in big science. Your senior comrades, teachers, will definitely

help you with this. And one more thing, guys! Create families! And may you have great human happiness!”

Chairman of

the Tula regional branch of the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia,Managing Director of JSC “Tulatochmash” Vladimir Nikolayevich Filippov noted in

his speech that one segment of the graduates' life path has ended and another is already beginning, and much will depend on them themselves. Mechanical

engineering in our country, the speaker emphasized, is again gaining leading positions and is the locomotive of the domestic economy. The Union of

Mechanical Engineers of Russia opens up broad opportunities for engineers, so graduates will definitely find places to apply their creative powers.

Vladimir

Nikolaevich wished the children a bright and successful road.

I am very glad, admitted the Governor of the Tula Region Dmitry Vyacheslavovich Milyaev,

that such a solemn event is taking place in a wonderful university. A flagship university!

First of all,

this day is very exciting for parents, and there is an explanation for this.Parents want to see their children successful, they want their children to make

their dreams come true. All these years, parents have been there, instructing and supporting their children, and today, the door to a new life opens for the

graduates.

Dmitriy Vyacheslavovich thanked the university teachers for their loyalty to their

profession.

- Thank you for your invaluable work! - he said, addressing them. - A deep bow to you!

The head of

the region expressed gratitude to the management of enterprises that supported the educational process at the university, contributed to the growth and

development of the university.

- We are waiting for you in our organizations and enterprises! Our economy needs each of

you! - Dmitry Vyacheslavovich said to the graduates. - Yes, today is a difficult time for us, but this is a time of great opportunities!

The governor

expressed hope that the guys will stay to live, work and create families in the Tula region.

Following

Anastasiya Slesarchuk, the graduates took an oath of allegiance to science and following the commandment "Novus. Cursus. Eventum" - "Innovations.

Career. Success." Then, as is customary, they threw the tassels of their graduation hats from left to right.

After that,

the now newly qualified masters, together with Dmitriy Vyacheslavovich Milyaev, Oleg Aleksandrovich Kravchenko and other guests, took a photo as a keepsake.

The obligatory

ritual of this celebration - the collective throwing of graduation hats into the air - gave the festive atmosphere a special charm.

Then the

public was lavishly presented with a very, very tasty attribute of the ceremony- the master's cake. It is always red, as required by tradition.

The ceremony

also pleased with its creative component. The performances of students Kseniya Dailneva and Igor Belov organically fit into the celebration.

The holder of

a red diploma was a mother of many children Varvara Kolobayeva. The young woman is a real bundle of positive energy. A scholarship holder of the Government of

the Tula Region, a person passionate about science, a winner of competitions and a participant in scientific and practical conferences... The list can be

continued, but most importantly, she is a wonderful mother and wife.

Her husband,Nikita Kolobayev, graduated from the V.P. Gryazev Institute of High-Precision

Systems. Now he works at the JSC "Academician A.G. Shipunov Instrument-Making Design Bureau".

The couple has

three children: Mariya, Sofiya and Dobrynya. That's what they named the youngest. With such goal-oriented parents, he'll grow up to be a real hero!

Varenka's

children, husband, mother-in-law came to congratulate her. Probably someone else, since the master's student was constantly surrounded by people.

The diploma

was presented to her by the Governor of the Tula Region Dmitriy Vyacheslavovich Milyaev.

Political

Science Master Andrey Chuchunkov is already working as a referent for the press service department of the Ministry of Mass Communications of the Tula Region.

- My student

years were wonderful! What an extraordinary atmosphere reigned in our Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences! Everything set us up for study and

creativity! - he shared. - Our teachers are true professionals, enthusiasts.They shared their knowledge and experience with us. I love everyone! I am

grateful to everyone! But I especially want to note Olga Yevgenyevna Bocharova,Olga Yevgenyevna Shumilova and Anastasiya Aleksandrovna Lavrikova! My native

institute is forever in my heart!

Photographs by Mikhail Gindin and Yelena Gorbachyova