Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin hosted the “Unity of the Peoples of Russia” festival to mark National Unity Day. The event brought together students from all university departments, faculty members and guests.
The festival aimed to strengthen intercultural dialogue, preserve and promote the traditions of Russia’s peoples, and foster a sense of unity and patriotism among young people.
The concert opened with performances by winners of the university’s “Time to Be First” festival and international students. International cultural exhibits introduced visitors to the traditions of different countries and peoples. After the concert, mixed teams of Derzhavin University students and staff took part in the “Unity of the Peoples of Russia” knowledge quiz.
“When students from different countries prepare performances together, share their traditions and support one another, they do so with a common purpose: to show that we may be different, but we stand together. That is what National Unity Day is all about,” said Anna Sergeeva, a third-year Biology student. “The quiz taught us a great deal about the history and cultures of the peoples of our country. Most importantly, we worked as a team — and that is the best example of unity.”
The Derzhavin University Student Council team won the quiz, followed by the Victory Volunteers in second place and Derzhavin Lyceum in third.
