On March 12, MEPhI has held a solemn presentation of diplomas to foreign and Russian students. For the first time students from Turkey and Mongolia received diplomas of the famous University.
Among the guests were lots of distinguished guests including the Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom A.E. Likhachev, the Governor of the Kaluga region Anatoly Artamonov, rector of MEPhI M.N. Strikhanov, Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation G.I. Sklyar, Vietnamese, Mongolian and Turkey Embassy officials as well as their colleagues from Zambia and Jordan whose students study at the university.
173 people, including 35 Turkish, 2 Mongolian and 62 Vietnamese citizens, were on the stage this evening. It is worth noting that this was the first graduation of MEPhI students within the training program for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is being implemented in accordance with the Intergovernmental agreement signed between Turkey and Russia on May 12, 2010. Current graduates will work at the Turkey's first nuclear power plant – Akkuyu NPP in Mersin Province.
The Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom A.E. Likhachev congratulated the graduates "on the first adult title – the title of Russian nuclear scientists". “You hold the most important thing in your hands – the keys from the time when Russia, Turkey, Vietnam and Mongolia will work together to build a secure bright future. I want to say that the global progress, global growth will depend critically on how our countries will cooperate,” said A.E. Likhachev. According to him, it is important for Rosatom to create an entire cluster of education and research activity in Obninsk. Likhachev wished the graduates "to carry the sense of internationalism, a sense of those people whose lives and work will focus on the development of the global agenda through the whole life". "Your life path depends equally on two factors: the knowledge that you have received in MEPhI, our basic University, and your desire to develop and learn," noted A.E. Likhachev.
"With the help of the Rosatom State Corporation, MEPhI becomes a truly international hub for training specialists in a wide range of areas, first of all, nuclear energy and nuclear technologies. University programs are modified on the basis of customer’s requirements," said the rector of MEPhI M.N. Strikhanov. Over the past four years, the University has been ranked among the top 100 leading universities in the world by authoritative international rankings THE and QS. "I think it is based on the fact that we are really important resource, the base University of one of the most successful global corporations,” said the rector. Mikhail Nikolaevich wished the graduates of MEPhI to find interesting high-paying job in prestigious areas: "You are starting a new life, a wide window of opportunities and great career prospects are in front of you".
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey in Russia, Hussein Dirioz said, "Excellent education that our students received at MEPhI plays a crucial role in Russian-Turkish relations. I have no doubt that our students will contribute to the implementation and promotion of the joint Russian-Turkish project of NPP Akkuyu, which forms a kind of bridge of friendship between our countries."
In turn, the Deputy Minister of energy and natural resources of Turkey Nedzhati Yamach stressed in his speech that the Akkuyu NPP project was one of the most important projects aimed at the development of relations between Moscow and Ankara. "This is a very prestigious project both for Turkey and Russia and the fact that our students became graduates is a significant step forward," he said.
The first Secretary of the Embassy of Mongolia in Russia Agvaangongor Amarsaihan also congratulated compatriots on the day: "Our Embassy is proud that our students have graduated from this famous University. We are very pleased with their success and look forward to graduates in Mongolia to work".
Young people were welcomed by many guests of honor and then there was a concert prepared by student creative teams.
This day was the most exciting and joyful for former students of MEPhI. Graduates from different countries shared their impressions and plans for the future:
Temuujin Battulga, Mongolia: "Six years ago I came from the country to study in Russia. It wasn't easy, I missed my family. But thanks to my classmates and teachers I was able to go this way to the end. I am glad that my thesis was appreciated, and it is an honor for me to hold MEPhI diploma of honours. The University gave me a good quality education, I learned to speak Russian. I'm proud that I studied here."
Egor Bobkov, Russia: "I have been learning in the direction of "Nuclear stations: design, operation and engineering" for six years. I will remember it for a lifetime. MEPhI gives students a chance to participate in domestic and international events, scientific tournaments. I'm glad I had that experience. A good diploma and personal activity allow to find a job quickly, find people who are interested in me. Rosatom is very big. There are a lot of options where can I go to work, for example, a nuclear power plant or nuclear navy. I feel happy that graduates from different countries have come together. At the same time, I am proud to have received a diploma of MEPhI. One phase of life ended for me".
Eyup Yaramaz, Turkey: "Seven years of study passed very quickly. Lectures were given by teachers with a wide experience, they gave us good knowledge. I received my diploma today, and I am very happy about it. I’m going to continue to work at the NPP Akkuyu. I hope I will be a great boss."
Le Gia Hien, Vietnam: "It's very nice to get a diploma of MEPhI. Now I can work in the nuclear industry. At the University I gained experience and knowledge, as well as new friends. In the future I want to work at the Novovoronezh NPP."
