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Adyghe State University recently held its traditional celebration in honor of the graduating class of 2026. The event was conducted under the motto "As We Leave, We Remain with ASU." This year marked the 20th anniversary of this longstanding tradition, which was established at the university in 2006.

The celebration highlighted the academic achievements and social engagement of the graduates. Over 950 students completed their full-time studies across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. It was noted that throughout their academic journey, each student completed at least 150 weeks of classes, attended over 1,500 lectures, and successfully passed more than 120 examinations and assessments. The graduates also participated in numerous events, youth projects, conferences, and festivals.

During their time at the university, ASU strengthened its position within the "Priority 2030" strategic academic leadership program, implemented large-scale initiatives, and ranked among the top 100 universities in the country. The graduates also commemorated the 85th anniversary of Adyghe State University, celebrating this milestone with a series of events.

ASU Rector Daud Mamiy delivered a congratulatory speech to the graduates. He extended his best wishes for a successful defense of their theses and expressed confidence that each graduate leaving the university this year has achieved their ambitious goals while maintaining a strong connection to their alma mater.

In accordance with tradition, the ceremony

In the Volunteer Movement category, the following were awarded certificates of honor: 

• Alexandra Chmutova (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Alina Pashkova (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Marina Pilipenko (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Angelina Zhuravleva (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Nikolay Nikolaev (Institute of Physical Education and Judo)

• Albina Guchetl (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

Elizaveta Bazarova, from the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, was recognized as the top graduate in the "Volunteer Movement" category. She demonstrated exceptional leadership by heading the volunteer corps and curatorial service, while also actively participating in the organization of numerous youth forums across Adygea.

The following were awarded in the Sports category: 

• Polina Pittel (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Liliya Bliznyukova (Faculty of Social Technologies and Tourism)

• Ekaterina Pilyaeva (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Elena Protchenko (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Ivan Malyshevsky (Institute of Law)

• Ekaterina Kozlova (Institute of Living Systems and Health Engineering)

The top graduate in the "Sport" category was Aslan Bzasezhev from the Institute of Physical Education and Judo. He holds the title of Master of Sports and is a bronze medalist at the Russian Weightlifting Championships for both men and women. Additionally, he is a silver medalist at the Russian Weightlifting Cup

The following were awarded in the Student Movement category: 

• Nikita Semernyakov (Faculty of History)

• Ksenia Turkova (Faculty of Philology)

• Maria Pinchuk (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Inna Popova (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Ekaterina Bukhanova (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Daria Onipko (Master's degree student at the Institute for Quality of Life)

• Ivan Vodnev (Institute of Physical Education and Judo)

• Svetlana Karatun (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

• Irina Tarandina (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

• Damir Khadzhirokov (Institute of Law)

• Magomet Natok (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Matvey Globa (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Madin Terchukov (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

Ksenia Chebakova (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies) was recognized as the top graduate in the "Student Movement" category. Throughout her academic journey, Ksenia has been an active member of the Union of Students and Graduate Students, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment. She also participated in the "Mr. ASU" project team from the beginning of her studies and contributed to the organization and execution of the 2023 Caucasian Mathematical Olympiad as well as the annual Tutoring School.

The following were awarded in the  “Trade Union Movement” category :

• Maxim Petrikin (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Adelina Yashnaya (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Vladislava Veles (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Ilyas Temzokov (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Daniil Vasiliev (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Marina Slednikova (Institute of Physical Education and Judo)

• Artem Simonov (Institute of Physical Education and Judo)

Artemy Neviry (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies), a dedicated student union activist since his first year, has been recognized as the top trade union activist. Throughout his tenure, Artemy led the volunteer service and served as the head of the technical and curator services at the international, district, regional, and university levels.

The following were awarded in the “Culture and Creativity” category: 

• Daria Usova (Astrakhan State University Institute of Arts)

• Anastasia Chudanova (Astrakhan State University Institute of Arts)

• Polina Dorokhova (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Veronica Minosyan (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Milana Zekhokhova (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Elmira Sultanova (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Tembot Bedanokov (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Anastasia Fendrikova (Faculty of Philology)

• Maria Efremova (Faculty of Philology)

• Artur Ponomarev (Faculty of Economics)

• Yulia Tuz (Faculty of Social Technologies and Tourism)

• Artem Grigoryan (Faculty of Social Technologies and Tourism)

• Oksana Kucherenko (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Darina Khapaeva (Institute of Living Systems and Health Engineering)

• Pshimaf Guatyzh (Institute of Living Systems and Health Engineering)

• Samira Siyukhova (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Ivan Solovyov (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

Sati Babayan, from the Faculty of History, was named the top graduate in the "Culture and Creativity" category. Throughout her academic journey, Sati served as a soloist in the vocal studio at the ASU Student Cultural Center, actively participated in all university events, and represented the university with distinction at regional competitions and gatherings.

The following were awarded in the Science category: 

• Danef Teuchezh (Faculty of History)

• Farida Dochlezh (Faculty of Philology)

• Polina Yeshchenko (Faculty of Philology)

• Kirill Karpov (Faculty of Philology)

• Anastasia Balashova (Faculty of Philology)

• Svetlana Reshetnikova (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Diana Muselimyan (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Diana Zhemadukova (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Anastasia Makhalochkina (Faculty of Social Technologies and Tourism)

• Marina Rozhkova (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Diana Reka (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Anastasia Eliseeva (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Ksenia Sirotenko (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Nadezhda Myakisheva (Master's degree student, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Ekaterina Kozubenko (Master's degree student, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Arina Kolesnikova (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

• Daria Gordyushkina (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

• Robert Radjabov (Institute of Physical Culture and Judo)

• Ekaterina Stroykova (Institute of Law)

• Aida Bolokova (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Vladimir Kistner (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Anastasia Zhuravel (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Samir Nagoev (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

The top graduate in the Science category is Ekaterina Kudinova from the Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies. Ekaterina is a prizewinner at the Lobachevsky Olympiad in Kazan and has participated in the Sirius workshop at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. She is an active participant in scientific conferences and holds a first-category diploma. Additionally, she has attended summer science schools, participated in the "Thirty with Mathematics" hike, and competed in the "Integrate" Olympiad at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.

In addition, the following were recognized as Honorary Graduates of ASU-2026:

• Daria Boldyreva (Institute of Arts)

• Margarita Rybalko (Faculty of History)

• Maria Efremova (Faculty of Philology)

• Daria Fomicheva (Faculty of Foreign Languages)

• Anastasia Bagirokova (Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture)

• Diana Gomidze (Faculty of Economics)

• Valeria Dorofeeva (Faculty of Social Technologies and Tourism)

• Elizaveta Shumeiko (Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology)

• Pshimaf Guatyzh (Institute of Physical Education and Judo)

• Irina Baydalakova (Faculty of Natural Sciences)

• Timofey Bychkov (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Alena Peglivanyan (Institute of Exact Sciences and Digital Technologies)

• Madin Gishev (Institute of Law). 

The celebratory program continued with performances by the graduates. Ivan Solovyov, Maria Efremova, and Sati Babayan entertained the audience with their musical performances. The UniRise Contemporary Dance Studio and the Nart Adyghe Folk Dance Ensemble showcased captivating dance routines. Following the official ceremony, traditional rituals were conducted in the ASU courtyard, including the release of balloons and a pennant inscribed with "Bon Voyage, Graduate of 2026!" The graduates were also served “bakhsyme”, an ancient Adyghe beverage, along with a cake presented by the rector and the heads of the research and educational clusters. The celebration concluded with a lively disco, marking a memorable culmination to the event.

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