Kursk State Medical University (KSMU) proudly represented the region at the country’s largest student competition — the All-Russian “Student of the Year” Award. After successfully passing university and regional selections, eight outstanding representatives of KSMU student organizations earned the right to compete for the national title in Moscow.

Over several intense days, more than 850 talented students from across Russia faced challenging конкурс trials. Only 90 participants became winners and laureates — and KSMU was strongly represented in key categories:

🏆 Intellect of the Year
• Alexander Gruzdov — 5th-year student, Faculty of General Medicine

🏆 Athlete of the Year
• Maria Dolzhnikova — 4th-year student, Faculty of General Medicine

🏆 Creative Personality of the Year
• Veronika Strebizh — 3rd-year student, Faculty of Economics and Management

🏆 International Student of the Year
• Muhammad Iqbal bin Rafid — 6th-year student, International Medical Institute

🏆 Student Scientific Association of the Year
• KSMU SSS Team:
– Daria Medvedeva (5th year, Faculty of Pediatrics)
– Daniil Shcherbinin (2nd year, Faculty of Pediatrics)
– Ksenia Ryabyshkina (2nd year, Faculty of Clinical Psychology)

🏆 Student Media Association of the Year
• MedTV KSMU Team:
– Violetta Tutova (5th year, Faculty of General Medicine)
– Elena Cheban (4th year, Faculty of Clinical Psychology)
– Ekaterina Lopyreva (2nd year, Faculty of Clinical Psychology)
– Evelina Tutova (2nd year, Faculty of Clinical Psychology)

🎉 Outstanding results:
The KSMU Student Scientific Society was awarded the title of WINNER, while the MedTV team became LAUREATES of the National Award.

The Student Self-Government Council expresses sincere gratitude to the university administration and personally to Rector, Professor Viktor Anatolyevich Lazarenko, for continuous support and for creating opportunities that enable KSMU students to achieve brilliant victories at the federal level.

👏 Congratulations to all finalists, laureates, and winners!
Your hard work, talent, and dedication to the university are the foundation of our shared success.
🚀 Onward to new heights!