A meeting between students and representatives of traditional religious organizations of Russia “Traditional Faiths and Youth: The Search for New Meanings and Forms of Strengthening and Preserving Traditional Values in Society” was held at South Ural State University. The main topic of the event was the discussion of the spiritual and moral compass, its role in shaping society, and its significance for today’s youth.
The first open historical dance lesson of this academic year was held for students in the lobby of South Ural State University on October 22nd.
Deputy Director for Extracurricular and Discipline Activities of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and a teacher of historical dance Dmitriy Khan gave a welcome speech:
Anatoliy Kostiuk is a graphic artist. He was born in Kemerovo in 1971, and he is a member of the Union of Russian Artists All-Russian Creative Public Organization, and of the International Association of Art AIAP UNESCO (2002).
Head of the Department of Theology, Culture, and Arts Natalya Parfentyeva explains how important such exhibitions held at SUSU are:
A night of sophisticated music has been organized at South Ural State University. As part of the 8th International Music Festival, a concert by Yuri Bashmet jointly with the Moscow Soloists chamber orchestra was held at our university with the support from the Governor of the Chelyabinsk Region. The musicians presented a program of compositions by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and won the hearts of the audience.
Matvey Sholokhov, a lecturer at the Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations and graduate student of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, has been selected as a participant in the SHUM All-Russian Award. He is presenting the "Two Great Victories" music video. The public vote, which is a key requirement for winning the competition, is currently underway.
A meet-the-artist event with renowned Russian director, actor, and public figure Nikita Mikhalkov was held at South Ural State University. The event gathered a full house of students, teachers, and Chelyabinsk residents who came to meet the master of cinema in person. The Chelyabinsk Region Governor Alexey Texler and State Duma deputies Yana Lantratova and Aleksandr Babakov also were among the guests of honour.
Alexey Texler was the first to greet the gathered guests:
Students of the Institute of Linguistics and International Communications of South Ural State University celebrated European Day of Foreign Languages.
This holiday is relatively young: European Day of Foreign Languages was first celebrated only in 2001. At the beginning of the new millennium, UNESCO unofficially proclaimed the 21st century the century of multilingual education under a motto: "Learning Languages throughout Life!"
On September 23rd, an opening ceremony for a "Little Ancestors: Childhood in the Bronze Age South Urals" exhibition was held at the People and Technologies of the Urals Museum of the SUSU Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Director of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, Doctor of Sciences (Philology) Lidiya Lobodenko offered a welcoming speech:
South Ural State University organized a presentation of the Heirs or Renegades. The State and Law of the Thaw Period of 1953–1964 book by the State Duma Deputy, Doctor of Sciences (Law) Pavel Krasheninnikov. This is the eighth book in a series about the history of the Russian state and law from Kievan Rus to the present day.
On September 5th, a “Journey to China” exhibition of works by photo artists well-known in the modern People's Republic of China opened at South Ural State University. More than 70 photo works printed on silk paper are exhibited in the Art Gallery on the 1st floor and in the hall of the 3rd floor of the main university building.
In the year of 2025, the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory has become the main topic of various events around the world. On this occasion, the anniversary-related festivities and big-scale events are held in all countries.
South Ural State University opens a “Journey to China” photo exhibition, timed to coincide with the 80th Anniversary of Victory over Militaristic Japan. Namely this holiday is celebrated on September 3rd.
The exhibition visitors will be able to make a journey to modern flourishing China confidently looking into the future.
For international students of South Ural State University (SUSU), summer is not just a time for relaxation but also an opportunity to immerse themselves in Russian culture and traditions while practicing their Russian language skills. They are happily doing all of this at the “Olimp” student camp.
This year, more than 20 international students from different countries are taking part in the session. All of them are enrolled in various programs at SUSU.
On June 6th at 16:00, a “Jolly Fellows” concert by Igor Burko Ural Dixieland band will be held at the square in front of the main university building.
“Jolly Fellows” is both an allusion to the famous film starring Leonid Utyosov (famous Soviet singer and actor), and the best way to characterize the band’s lineup, who invariably charge their audience with positive vibes!
International Museum Day is celebrated every year on May 18. Nadezhda Ivanova, Head of the Museum and Educational Complex, Director of the Museum the History of South Ural State University, and Yulia Vasina, Head of the People and Technologies of the Urals Museum and Exhibition Complex spoke to us about the importance of museums today, about the history of their formation in Russia, about the qualities necessary for this profession and many other things.
The holiday of masters who make everyone’s favourite sweets, Pastry Chef’s Day, is celebrated in Russia annually on May 3rd. An alumnus of South Ural State University, professional pastry chef, prize-winner and winner of the largest Russian and international culinary contests Igor Tumarkin shares the story of his career, talks about major projects and specifics of work in a pastry shop.
– Let us get to know each other a little: could you please tell us about your path in the profession of a pastry chef? How did you start doing this sweet craft?
On the occasion of March 8th, an eventful festive performance, the main idea of which was kind songs on a military theme and love, was held at South Ural State University.
Traditionally, on the eve of the International Women’s Day, SUSU Recreation Centre presents an unusual creative project. This year, the concert is dedicated to love in times of war.
SUSU traditionally pays much attention to sports and promotion of healthy lifestyle. And some of the related events have quite an unusual format.
On February 20th, on the first floor of the university building 3д, where the SUSU Scientific Library is located, the Basketball Federation of the Chelyabinsk Region presented a 100th Anniversary of Basketball in Chelyabinsk book to the readers. It had been written following an initiative by the Federation President Nikolai Sandakov.
Students and teaching staff members of the Institute of Linguistics and International Communications prepared a concert for the International Mother Language Day.
The finals of the 18th Student Labour Union Teams Dance Festival was held on stage of the Assembly Hall of the main University Building of South Ural State University on February 15th. More than 140 participants demonstrated their skills in categories two: Group Dance and Couple Dance. The audience accounted for 300 people.
The Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities and the People and Technologies of the Urals Educational Museum and Exhibition Complex have presented a “Let There Be Light!” exhibition.
Guests crowd in the scantily lit exhibition hall of the university. It is very strange: exhibits do not have sufficient lighting. But things are not that simple. The full value of electric light is revealed through the darkness.
February 14th is a special day not only for romantic couples, but also for those who love reading. The International Book Giving Day is celebrated on this date. The Scientific Library of South Ural State University prepared a special gift for students living at the inter-university campus. In the co-working space of the campus hotel, a Book-crossing Point was opened: a place where all those willing can share their favourite books with other people.
South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni has come up with a series of educational events on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
One of the events was a master class on making Chinese lanterns. It was held by student Ruxue Wang. It was also a chance to practice her knowledge of the Russian language.
Deep Vision Dance Theatre, under the leadership of Ekaterina Galanova, took part in the “8th National Award” Closed Project in the field of modern choreography, “Choreographer Sergey Smirnov Prize”, in Sochi February 2nd through February 5th.
Our dance theatre became a 1st degree certificate winner with the “Scarecrow” performance and a 2nd degree laureate with the “Along and Across” and “A Quarter to Four” numbers.
Team members shared their impressions of the trip.
Polina Mukhamadeeva (student of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities):
February 10th is Alexander Pushkin's Memorial Day. Alexander Pushkin (1799 – 1837) was a great poet and writer, founder of the modern Russian literary language. He was fatally wounded in a notorious duel with Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès. The majority of our huge country’s citizens know this story, but not all international students know everything about the life and work of Alexander Pushkin.
