Awards Ceremony: celebrating achievements and new horizons. Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University breaks a record: among 448 graduates, 130 receive diplomas with honors

Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University marked one of the most
touching and significant days in its academic calendar - the solemn graduation
ceremony of 2026 On this day, the university sent 448 young specialists into their
professional lives. Among them are not only future educators, whose calling is to
change the world for the better, but also graduates who have acquired
competencies in non-pedagogical fields.
A special place was given to honoring the excellence students: 130 graduates,
including students of NCSPU Industrial - Pedagogical College, completed their
studies with honors.
"This number is not just an indicator of academic performance, but a reflection of
serious effort, determination, and genuine passion for their work. Over the years
of study, these young people have not only mastered professional skills but have
also matured into well-rounded specialists ready to take responsibility and solve
complex challenges," noted Alfinur Galiakberova, Rector of NCSPU.
Special attention was paid to the students of the preparatory department of NCSPU
- representatives of 21 countries. For them, learning the Russian language and
taking their first steps toward a profession in an unfamiliar linguistic environment
became a real challenge, which they successfully overcame within a year.
Words of congratulations on this day came from the Russian Minister of Education
Sergei Kravtsov, from Viner Kharisov, Deputy Head of the Executive Committee
of the Municipality of Naberezhnye Chelny, as well as from the deans of the
faculties and the director of InPeCo.
Alexander Almeneev also congratulated the graduates and praised the high level of
training of the young educators. An NCSPU alumnus, he is the director of
Secondary School No. 35 with in-depth study of specific subjects in NaberezhnyeChelny and the chairman of the Council of Young Educators of the city. Alexander
Almeneev wished success to future teachers, preschool educators, psychologists,
speech therapists, designers, and IT specialists, emphasizing that it is precisely
such motivated and well-trained personnel that the modern education system
needs. He also shared his personal experience, telling how the knowledge and
skills he gained at NCSPU helped him organize his administrative work at school
and build a support system for young teachers.
The solemnity of the moment was enhanced by creative performances by students:
vocal and dance pieces filled with gratitude toward their mentors and a touch of
nostalgia for their student years. A special part of the program was a video
montage - a kaleidoscope of bright moments from student life: lectures,
internships, volunteer activities, festivals, and sports victories. The scenes changed
to touching music, and many in the hall could not hold back their emotions.
The culmination of the celebration was the traditional diploma presentation. Each
graduate, as they stepped onto the stage, became the center of attention for a
moment: applause from the hall, warm words from the rector, and photos as
keepsakes. After the official part, the celebration continued with informal
networking: graduates took photos with their professors, exchanged contacts, and
made plans for the future.
"Remember that the doors of your alma mater are always open to you. We will
follow your successes, rejoice at every victory, and eagerly await your visits. May
your professional path be filled with meaning, creativity, and the gratitude of those
to whom you will pass on knowledge and values," added the Rector.