Ekaterina Konovalova, a fourth-year student majoring in "Special Preschool Education" at Derzhavin University, has been awarded a Russian Government scholarship for students in secondary vocational education (SVE) pursuing priority fields of study for the 2026–2027 academic year. This achievement is the result of her active engagement in research and academic work under the guidance of Nadezhda Milovanova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor at Derzhavin University.
"I submitted a portfolio of my achievements for the competition. I consider my most significant accomplishments to be winning a prize at the 'Pedagogical Olympus' All-Russian Olympiad and receiving an award at the 18th Regional 'Tambov Local History Dictation.' I am an active member of the Student Scientific Society, participating in and co-organizing various events. I have also tested my skills in the All-Russian Agro-Dictation, the student 'Actionada' competition, and various pedagogy olympiads," says Ekaterina Konovalova, a fourth-year SVE student specializing in Special Preschool Education. "Receiving the Russian Government scholarship is a great honor and a recognition of my hard work. It inspires me to set new goals and continue growing in my chosen profession. My academic supervisor, Nadezhda Yuryevna Milovanova, played a pivotal role in my preparation; she helped me effectively showcase my achievements and offered valuable advice. I am grateful for her support and her belief in my abilities."