Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!

Dear colleagues, teachers, and students!

I congratulate you on Defender of the Fatherland Day, a holiday that has always been a symbol of courage, fortitude, and boundless love for the Motherland. We are proud of the glorious traditions of our nation's military glory, which are carefully preserved and enhanced today. The courage and dedication of our soldiers, both in the heroic past and today, allow Russia to look confidently to the future.

Today, when issues of national defense are particularly pressing, we recognize our special role. Gubkin University, whose history is closely linked to the development of the oil and gas industry, trains highly qualified specialists without whom Russia's energy security is impossible. Our graduates are the future of the national industry, ensuring the sovereignty and prosperity of the Motherland.

Let this day be a reason to be proud of our country, its heroic past, and its confident future. I wish everyone good health, prosperity, success in work and study, and to our defenders, new feats for the glory of Russia!

Rector,
V.G. Martynov