On the eve of National Unity Day, an Inter-university Scientific Conference on historical and patriotic topics, "We Are United: History, Science, Traditions," was held at OSMU. Students from the OSMU, Omsk Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and the Military Academy of Logistics named after General of the Army A.V. Khrulev participated in the Conference.
In their welcoming remarks, Elina N. ASTAFIEVA, Head of the OSMU Department of Youth Policy and Social Development; Irina M. VOLOSHINA, DMD, Dr Sci (in Medicine), Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Dentistry, and Lieutenant Colonel I.F. KARIMOV, Deputy Head of the Specialized Faculty of the Military Academy of Logistics and Technical Support branch, noted National Unity Day as a reminder of the heroic pages of Russian history and a symbol of unity. It was especially gratifying to hear about Russian history and patriotism from foreign citizens from the Specialized Department of the The Omsk Tank-Automotive Engineering Institute: respect and pride were evident during the presentations and discussions. The cadets also shared their experiences of service and study, and spoke about the importance of mutual assistance and team spirit in professional development. Representatives of the university's Faculty also spoke at the Conference, touching on issues of patriotic education, the role of youth in societal development, and the preservation of traditional values.
The Conference concluded with a friendly exchange of opinions and a tour of the OSMU Main Building. Participants in the patriotic event observed a moment of Artem V. SALUGIN, PhD (in Pedagogics) Assoc. Prof. of the OSMU Department of Physical Culture, who died in February 2022 during a special military operation. All those present noted that such meetings contribute to strengthening inter-university ties, fostering a sense of civic responsibility, and respect for the country's history.