The All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers takes place at the National Centre RUSSIA

On November 19, the First All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers is being held at the National Centre RUSSIA. The event is organized by the League of Higher Education Teachers with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The opening event of the forum was a ceremonial gathering in honor of Higher Education Teacher Day, a professional educational holiday established in Russia in 2021 by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Participants were congratulated via video message by Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

"Dear friends, I congratulate you on your professional holiday — Higher Education Teacher Day. The date, November 19, was chosen deliberately. We honor teacher-mentors on the birthday of the distinguished Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov. Higher education is a particular pride of our country. Our leading universities — MSU, MGIMO, Saint Petersburg State University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, PhysTech, and many others — are not only the flagships of Russian but also of global education," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that Russian universities are home to talented faculty members, academics, and professors. In total, more than 200,000 educators across the country teach modern, in-demand disciplines to students whose numbers have grown by nearly 300,000 over the past three years, now reaching approximately four million.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova also addressed the forum participants. She emphasized the importance of the forum for advancing education in the country and thanked all attendees for their dedication and contributions toward achieving the national goals set by President Vladimir Putin.

"One of the goals was mentioned by Dmitry Nikolaevich, and I would like to highlight another one — the realization of each individual's potential, the development of their talents, the cultivation of patriotic and socially responsible citizens. You accomplish this every day in classrooms, sharing not only knowledge but also teaching about our traditions, values, and the foundation of our big country," said Olga Petrova.

The forum also focused on improving university infrastructure, opening new state-of-the-art laboratories, supporting student startups, and expanding international cooperation with BRICS and SCO countries.

One of the highlights of the forum was the award ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition. Winners were recognized in categories such as "For Contribution to Science and Higher Education," "For Academic Mentorship," "Young Scientific and Teaching Talents," and others.

"I would like to emphasize that this successfully implemented initiative has become a powerful platform for identifying and recognizing outstanding representatives of university faculty across the country. Through the competition, we showcase individuals who exemplify professionalism and competence, inspiring their colleagues to achieve new heights," said Inna Svyatenko, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, in her video message. 

The winners were congratulated by Yelena Lyapuntsova, Chair of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers. She highlighted the significance of the forum, which brought together the nation's leading professionals. Yelena Lyapuntsova added that the event will serve as a platform for implementing innovative ideas.

The Forum featured leading experts in the fields of science and education. Among the participants were Olga Pilipenko, a Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and member of the Committee on Science and Higher Education, Yekaterina Kharchenko, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee on Science and Higher Education, Marina Borovskaya, Chairwoman of the Council of Rectors of Southern Russia, and Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo.

The speakers at the forum also included Yelena Pristupa, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor at the FSBSI "Institute for the Development, Health, and Adaptation of Children", Alexander Kalyagin, Deputy Director of the Department for Training, Professional Development, and Social Support of Teaching Staff at the Ministry of Education of Russia, and Denis Ashirov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.