Dear colleagues, dear students!

I heartily congratulate you on Labour Day!

Historically, this holiday for all of us has become a symbol of solidarity and unity, genuine respect and honour for work. The spring slogan familiar from childhood ‘Peace! Work! May!’ instills new strength and good hopes, unites and fills with optimism.

On this wonderful day, I would like to express my gratitude to our teachers, scientists, staff for their daily contribution to the development and prosperity of our alma mater.

Our students and graduate students, along with educational and scientific work, become active participants in events at city and regional levels, develop tourist routes, assist in the improvement of socially significant objects, and take an active part in the development of youth movements.

By close-knit work, care for our native land and love for our work, we create tomorrow, the well-being of our Motherland and the country as a whole. I wish you new achievements, spring warmth, family and professional well-being and strength for the realisation of all your goals!

Rector of Saratov State University,

Aleksei Chumachenko