INRTU congratulated 2,500 freshmen on the start of the academic year
Knowledge Day was celebrated by the INRTU community on the main square of the university. This year, the university welcomed 2,500 freshmen, among who over 500 students have high Unified State Exam (USE) scores.
The freshmen were congratulated on their successful admission to INRTU by Rector Mikhail Korniakov. He invited the students to actively participate in the scientific, athletic, and social life of the university.
“I congratulate you on Knowledge Day! Today you are joining the large and friendly INRTU family. Do not waste a single day; gain new knowledge and meet interesting people. It is here that your future friends and colleagues await you. INRTU provides not just a diploma but a ticket to life,” said Mikhail Korniakov.
Warm words addressed to the freshmen were spoken by representatives of partner companies. Participants of the Knowledge Day at INRTU included Elena Fomicheva, Deputy General Director for Human Resources at PJSC “Vysochaishy” (PJSC “GV Gold”); Olga Nazarova, Head of Public Relations at “Polyus Verninskoye” and “Polyus Sukhoi Log” companies; Vitaliy Benidze, Director of the Operational Office of VTB Bank; and Irina Yermakova, Lead Specialist of the External Potential Development Group at Irkutsk Oil Company.
Addressing the freshmen, Deputy General Director for Human Resources at PJSC “Vysochaishy” (PJSC “GV Gold”) Elena Fomicheva noted:
“Today is the start of your career, freshmen. We are waiting for you for internships and also after you graduate fr om the university. INRTU produces high-quality personnel, confirmed by top managers not only in the mining industry but also in other sectors”.Olga Nazarova, Head of Public Relations at "Polyus Verninskoye" and "Polyus Sukhoi Log" companies (Bodaibo), emphasized that yesterday's schoolchildren are entering a new stage of life.
“I heartily congratulate you on your admission to INRTU. Your choice of university demonstrates a striving for success. This is the place where your professional competencies will be formed,” said Olga Nazarova.In 2025, every third student enrolled in state-funded places at INRTU has high scores achieved on the Unified State Exam (USE). Among such students is Igor Perevoznikov, a freshman in the “Oil and Gas Engineering” program, who scored 253 points, accounting for his gold medal and GTO badge.
“Back in school, I planned to enter a university that provides a quality education in the field of oil and gas business. I chose the university for a long time, considering capital universities as well, but ultimately made the choice in favor of INRTU.Here, broad opportunities open up for self-realization during the learning process and for demonstrating one's skills to potential employers.
Furthermore, the INRTU Department of Oil and Gas Engineering provides students with real industry experience, which is one of the most important factors for employment today,” shared Igor Perevoznikov.
The “Biotechnology” program was chosen by academic competitions participant and winner Arina Shergina:
“I want to fulfill myself in the field of chemistry and biology, and I also count on finding a prestigious job thanks to studying at INRTU,” Arina shared.The program was supplemented by freshmen interacting with directors of INRTU schools, mentors for extracurricular activities, and activists from sports, arts, science, and social clubs.
Making the holiday bright and memorable was achieved thanks to performances by creative groups from the Center for Cultural and Educational Work of INRTU. Their skills were demonstrated to the freshmen and their parents by the folk vocal club “Sing, Friend!”, folk club of the Russian song “Kalina”, folk club of ethnic percussion “Ethnobit studio”, and the student collective "Devitsy" from the School of Economics, Management and Law.
A particular solemnity was added to the event by the participation of cadets from INRTU Military Training Center, who marched in parade formation across the university square.
Knowledge Day concluded with greetings from the INRTU Schools Directors and the vanguard of freshmen who scored the maximum number of points. The students were also congratulated by the Scholarly Nerpa (Baikal seal) – the mascot of INRTU.
