Once a year we find out that for the next 365 days we will be living under the protection of a certain zodiac animal, be that a dragon, a tiger, or a rabbit. But few people have ever bothered to learn why each year is assigned an animal. There are many legends about it, and all of those originate in the East. Let us examine the most popular one.
For Russians, New Year's celebration traditions almost always include a decorated fir-tree, Russian salad, tangerines, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, merry-making, and confetti. And what about other countries? Here is a selection of New Year's symbols from various corners of the world.
On the occasion of the New Year’s celebrations, the Department of Technology and Design is holding master classes in the SUSU Hobby Studio for everyoneinterested.
The hobby studio is a wonderful and atmospheric place. Real magic happens when you are making a three-dimensional dragon-shaped New Year’s card or taking New Year’s art therapy.
The events are organised by professionals: the Head of the Department, Tatiana Vekovtseva, and the teaching staff members, Elena Lavrova and Alexey Lavrov.
The 5th Shanghai Archaeology Forum dedicated to the issues of climate change and social sustainability brought together more than one hundred of the top archaeologists from 43 countries of the world. Doctor of Sciences (History) from South Ural State University, archaeologist Andrey Epimakhov, became the only speaker representing the Russian Federation at the event on the campus of Shanghai University.
The anniversary week dedicated to the celebration of the 80th anniversary since its founding has wrapped up at South Ural State University. The program of ceremonial events turned out to be very rich and reflected the eventful history, cultural and sports traditions. While celebrating its anniversary for 5 days, our university spoke eloquently about the achievements of its schools and institutes, about science, innovations and multifaceted international activities, creativity and sports. On the final day, guests of the holiday were able to enjoy a gala show and a birthday cake.
History students of group СГ-406 presented a Digital History of SUSU website on December 11th. As part of the Young Stars project, this event became the first in the program of celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of our university.
An art object and a new student space have been opened on the fourth floor of the SUSU main building on the third anniversary day celebrated under the "SUSU International Orbit" slogan.
All conditions for comfortable learning and pastime within the walls of the university are created today at South Ural State University. This Monday, the Our Floor student co-working space was opened at SUSU, and today, an updated student space dedicated to the 80th anniversary of our university has also been opened on the fourth floor of the SUSU main building.
Fascinating events are being held during the week celebrating the 80th anniversary of South Ural State University. One of the pleasant additions to our big-scale festivities is the online meeting that has been organized for international alumni and members of the South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni. Graduates from various countries from all over the world joined the online meeting with their alma mater, including alumni from Sri Lanka, Côte d'Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, and Kazakhstan.
Presentation of a book titled Prokopiev Valerii Nikiforovich was held at the Pushkin Hall of South Ural State University.
This book describes the life and work of Valerii Prokopiev, Doctor of Sciences (Engineering) (1986), Professor (1987), Honorary Figure of Russian Higher Education (1999), academician of the Russian Academy of Transport (1995), and Head of the Department of Automotive Engineering (1976–2009).
Traditionally, December 8th is a creativity holiday − International Artist Day, which is celebrated by both professional workers in this field and art lovers. Tatiana Vekovtseva, Head of the Department of Technology and Design at the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service of South Ural State University, spoke about the specifics of the profession of an artist.
On November 23–24, a Regional Student Science-to-practice Conference on the Countries of the Korean Peninsula: the Past and the Present was held in Irkutsk.
Irkutsk State University and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Russia acted as the event organizers. SUSU student Sofiia Repina, majoring in History, presented her report on the Image of the Korean War as Covered by the Soviet Periodicals, on the Example of Ogoniok Magazine in 1950-1953.
The Day of Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias has been recently celebrated in Russia. This holiday was established at the initiative of the Russian Language Arts Society in 2010, on the birth day of Vladimir Dal, a prominent lexicographer, ethnographer, Russian folklorist and author of the Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language.
Mother is the most important word for every one of us, and so is the person behind it. In many countries of the world there are special days dedicated to mothers. Svetlana Krivonogova, Associate Professor, Candidate of Sciences (History), Head of the Department of Russian and International History of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities at South Ural State University, spoke about the history of the Mother’s Day holiday in Russia and its relevance in the modern world.
We are happy to share the news on successful completion of the Stipkom-2023 All-Russian Seminar School on the Legislative Aspects of Scholarship Support in Higher Education Organizations. This event was held November 17th through November 19th in the city of Chelyabinsk in the South Ural region and gathered together leading specialists and experts on scholarship support from various universities, as well as 200 best participants from all over our country.
November 6th through November 9th, the year's major choreography event was organized in Moscow. The final round of the OUR COUNTRY'S PRIDE National Choreography Award and a gala show were held in the State Kremlin Palace.
At the gala show, 100 best groups from all over our country performed to demonstrate their mastership. Among them was a group from the town of Korkino, Chelyabinsk Region, called Prospekt Gorniakov (Miners' Avenue).
The CLEVER Student Association of Environmental Activists became a participant in the BoomBattle All-Russian Waste Paper Collection Campaign in support of the Ecology national project, which is being implemented by decision of the President of Russia.
A professional holiday, University Teacher’s Day, will be celebrated very soon, on November 19th. And we have decided to tell you about some of the brightest representatives of our university. In this interview, Upasak Bose, a postgraduate and SUSU academic staff member from India, spoke on how he decided to stay in Russia and what he expects from the future.
– Please, tell us how did your professional journey begin in your homeland?
Dear colleagues! Academic and administrative staff members, students and postgraduates of South Ural State University!
My most sincere greetings to you on the Unity Day! This holiday symbolizes our pride for our great history, and wisdom and courage of our ancestors. During the most challenging times our people always showed their very best qualities and demonstrated that the power of unity is unconquerable.
On October 12th the History Milestones All-Russian Symposium opened. It is dedicated to the history of the peoples of the Ural region, Western Siberia and the Volga region in the 12th-19th centuries. The conference is organized by South Ural State University, Kurgan State University, Sh. Mardzhani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Language and Literature of the Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chelyabinsk Military History Society, as well as the “South Urals” Public Foundation.
On September 27, 2023, History students and teaching staff members of the SUSU Department of Russian and International History participated in an event at the Russia – My History multimedia park.
On September 19th, a seminar for young writers was held at the Department of the Russian Language and Literature of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities.
The "Re-Turn" ("Воз-Вращение") exhibition of ceramics and paintings by Aleksandr Purik opened in the Art Gallery of South Ural State University on September 15th. Aleksandr Purik is a participant in numerous art exhibitions and festivals, a member of the Union of Artists of Russia, a teacher at the Department of Decorative and Applied Arts at the Chelyabinsk State Institute of Culture.
In order to increase environmental awareness among citizens, involve children, young people and older generation in environmental agenda, the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources has established the “Ecology Is Everyone” International Award for children and youth.
Nominations:
1) Individual: Ecoworld, Eco-Blogger, Ecology of the Soul, Eco-education, Eco-cartoon, Eco-project, ESG generation, Eco-drawing, Eco-Focus, Ecotourism;
2) Team: Ecofamily, Ecoschool.
The following people can take part in contests for the Award:
The young philosopher Anastasia Gulevataia, a researcher at the SUSU Research and Innovation Services, had a unique opportunity to attend the BRICS Young Scientists Forum, which was held in the city of Gqeberha, South Africa, from July 31st through August 2nd. The forum is held for the eighth time, bringing together scientific youth from Russia, China, Brazil, India and South Africa.
