Ceremonial Lineup and Flag Raising Ceremony of the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus dedicated to Knowledge Day

On September 1, VSMU hosted a ceremonial lineup and a flag-raising ceremony of the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus, dedicated to Knowledge Day.

Students, staff, and the university administration gathered in the VSMU square. The honorary guest of the event was Olga Ivanova, Chairperson of the Vitebsk City Council of Deputies.

The university’s rector, Alexey Chukanov, addressed the attendees. In his speech, Alexey Nikolaevich reminded everyone that a five-year quality initiative has been proclaimed in our country, which requires especially diligent attitude both towards acquiring knowledge and towards one’s work. Since the theme of the celebration was declared to be the preservation of historical heritage, the rector noted: "I am pleased to state that our university is a pioneer in many areas of scientific research focused on developing new medicines, new treatment and diagnostic methods. The connection between generations is exactly what allows us to proudly bear the title of student and teacher of VSMU."

The right to raise the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus was granted to:

- Senior teacher of the military department, Lieutenant Colonel of Medical Service Arsen Mikhailovich Tsygankov;

- Fourth-year student of the Pediatrics Faculty, Chairperson of the Student Scientific Society, Deputy Chairperson of the Student Trade Union, Nikita Skaskevich;

- Fourth-year student of the Dentistry Faculty, participant in the Republican Olympiad in Surgical Dentistry and Propaedeutics of Surgical Diseases of the Maxillofacial Region, soloist of VSMU’s Estrada Song Studio, Kirill Novik;

- Third-year student of the General Medicine Faculty, laureate of the Presidential Special Fund of Belarus for social support of gifted students, Nazar Fomichev;

- Second-year student of the Pharmaceutical Faculty, laureate and diploma-holder of international Olympiads and scientific-practical conferences, Nikita Binkov.

Next, the rector awarded gratitude certificates to students who demonstrated activity and assisted the university administration during entrance exams and the placement of students into dormitories, as well as to those recognized as the best students of the past academic year.

A beautiful conclusion to the celebration was a joint performance by VSMU’s Estrada Song Studio and the sports support group.