Gubkin University Marks National Unity Day and the 96th Anniversary of Military Education
On November 2, 2026, Gubkin University hosted celebratory events marking National Unity Day and the 96th anniversary of the establishment of military education at the university. The program was attended by university leadership, distinguished guests, faculty members, and students from the Military Training Center.
The series of events began with a formation of students from the Military Training Center, during which awards, certificates of merit, letters of appreciation, and commemorative gifts were presented to the center’s personnel. Attendees at the formation included Gubkin University Rector Viktor Martynov; Colonel Dmitry Zakharov, a representative of the Directorate for Rocket Fuel and Petroleum Products (under the Resource Support Department of the Russian Ministry of Defense); Lieutenant General (Ret.) Viktor Legavin, Deputy Chairman of the Central Council of the Union of Officer Veterans of the Fuel Service of the Russian Armed Forces; as well as members of the university administration and faculty deans.
The celebrations continued at the V.N. Vinogradov "Gubkinets" Palace of Culture, which hosted a grand concert titled "We Are Together." Gubkin University Rector Viktor Martynov addressed the participants and guests with welcoming remarks and congratulations.
"National Unity Day is a holiday imbued with profound meaning. Today, all Russians are united by a determination to make our country stronger and to lead it toward technological supremacy. As has been the case during every pivotal moment in our history, national unity and a shared spiritual bond are the essential conditions for victory," noted Rector Viktor Martynov. Distinguished guests at the event included Elena Shchurova, Director of the Human Resources Department at Transneft PJSC, and Alexander Polovinka, Head of the Moscow City Government institution "Moscow Security." Both speakers emphasized the importance of intergenerational continuity, high-quality education, and the patriotic upbringing of future leaders in the oil and gas industry.
"Dear friends! First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to the faculty for their significant contribution to the development of science and education. And, of course, I congratulate everyone on this wonderful holiday, which symbolizes our unity as one whole for the benefit of our Motherland," Elena Shchurova remarked in her speech.
"I would like to thank the university leadership for the invitation to attend the celebrations marking a holiday of great importance to our country—National Unity Day. On behalf of our organization, 'Moscow Security,' and on my own behalf, I congratulate the university community on the 96th anniversary of the founding of military education at this institution. Upholding traditions is the foundation for both security and the development of upstanding members of society. The care with which the university approaches not only academic instruction but also the patriotic upbringing of young people gives us confidence that both the city of Moscow and all of Russia will continue to maintain their leadership and remain the best place for people to live," said Alexander Polovinka.
The highlight of the celebration was a vibrant concert prepared by student groups from the Gubkin University "Gubkinets" Palace of Culture. The performances on stage fully explored the multifaceted concept of the unity of Russia’s peoples, while highlighting the unique cultural identity of each ethnic group living within our vast country. Every act was imbued with a profound understanding of the importance of unity, cohesion, and friendship among the peoples of Russia.
