On November 1, 2024, a ceremonial Council dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Vitebsk State Order of Friendship of Peoples Medical University was held in the Vitebsk Concert Hall.

The festive event was attended by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Khodjaev, the members of the Council of the Republic and the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the leadership of the Vitebsk region, heads of healthcare institutions and many other honored guests.

Alexander Khodjaev read out the congratulatory address of the Head of State and congratulated the faculty, staff and students on the anniversary date.

Alexander Valerievich emphasized:

"Vitebsk State Medical University is one of the oldest and one of the best in the Republic of Belarus. Each healthcare worker who graduated from this medical university is distinguished by high professionalism, empathy, desire to work conscientiously, serve their country. I am convinced that these traditions, which have developed over many decades, will be passed on to future generations.

VSMU was congratulated on its anniversary by Gleb Lapitsky, the member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, General Director of the Vitebsk Cultural Center, and Alexander Shipulo, the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Healthcare, Physical Culture, Family and Youth Policy of the House of Representatives.

Alexander Subbotin, the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, wished Vitebsk State Medical University prosperity, new discoveries and high achievements.

During the ceremonial Council, the university staff was awarded.

For many years of fruitful work, high professionalism, significant personal contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists, the following were awarded the "Excellent Worker of Healthcare of the Republic of Belarus" badge: Savchuk Maksim Mikhailovich – the Vice-Rector for Medical Work, Barkun Galina Konstantinovna – the Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatrics No. 2, Akulich Natalya Fedorovna – the Associate Professor of the Department of Infectious Diseases with the course of the Faculty of Advanced Training and Professional Development.

The Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus for many years of fruitful work, high professionalism, significant personal contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists was awarded to Zhiltsov Ivan Viktorovich – the Head of the Department of Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Diagnostics of the Faculty of Advanced Training and Professional Development.

The following persons were awarded the gratitude of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Belarus: Ryabova Tatyana Mikhailovna – the Dean of the Pediatric Faculty, Chernyavsky Yuri Pavlovich – the Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry with the course of FAT and PR, Bogdanova Lyudmila Aleksandrovna – the cardiologist (head) of the consultative and outpatient department of the VSMU Clinic, Shchelkunov Dmitry Sergeevich – the senior lecturer of the otolaryngology department, Bobrik Svetlana Gennadyevna – the nurse of the consultative and outpatient department (reception office for foreign students) of the VSMU Clinic, Belousov Viktor Aleksandrovich – the specialist of the editorial and publishing printing center, Gurina Lyubov Viktorovna – the laboratory assistant of the department of clinical microbiology, Berdnik Alisa Vladimirovna – the cleaner of the premises of the MTB.

The following were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee for long-term, fruitful work, high professionalism, and significant personal contribution to the training of qualified specialists: Vladislav Yanovich Bekish, the Head of the Department of Medical Biology and General Genetics; Vyacheslav Valentinovich Stanovenko, the Head of the Department of Faculty Surgery; Aleksandr Mikhailovich Budritsky, the Head of the Department of Phthisiopulmonology with the FAT and PR course. For long-term conscientious work, significant personal contribution to the training of qualified specialists, and active participation in public life, the following were awarded: Anzhelika Vasilievna Gaidukova, the Head of the Educational and Methodological Department; Andrey Vladimirovich Shulmin, the Head of the Department of Pharmacy Organization and Economics.

The Honorary Diploma of the Higher Attestation Commission for long-term fruitful work in the training and certification of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical workers and in connection with the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the university was awarded to: Vladimir Iosifovich Kozlovsky – the Head of the Faculty of Therapy and Cardiology with the course of FAT and PR, Natalya Ivanovna Kiseleva – the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Irina Mikhailovna Arestova – the Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Igor Ivanovich GenerAlov – the Head of the Department of Clinical Microbiology.

The Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection for fruitful scientific and pedagogical activity, significant personal contribution to the work on medical and social rehabilitation and habilitation of elderly citizens was awarded to: Olenskaya Tatyana Leonidovna – the Head of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation with the course of FAT and PR, Valuy Alla Anatolyevna – the Senior Lecturer of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation with the course of FAT and PR. The gratitude of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection for fruitful scientific and pedagogical activity, significant personal contribution to the work on medical and social rehabilitation and habilitation of elderly citizens was awarded to: Egorov Konstantin Nikolaevich – the Associate Professor of the Department of General Medical Practice, Nikolaeva Alla Genrikhovna – the Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation with the course of FAT and PR.

The following were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee for fruitful, scientific and pedagogical activity, professionalism, significant personal contribution to the provision of medical care to the population of Vitebsk: Tserkovsky Alexander Leonidovich – the Head of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy with the course of FAT and PR, Sharykhina Elena Vitalievna – the Head of the Department of International and Interregional Relations, Podpalov Vladislav Pavlovich – the Head of the Department of Hospital Therapy and Cardiology with the course of FAT and PR. The following were awarded the Gratitude of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee: Asiryan Elena Gennadievna – the Vice-Rector for Research, Frolov Leonid Anatolyevich – the Head of the Department of General Surgery, Kupchenko Anna Mikhailovna – the Head of the Department of Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy.

The following were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Vitebsk City Council of Deputies for fruitful scientific and pedagogical activity, high professionalism, and significant personal contribution to providing medical care to the population of the republic: Dmitry Konstantinovich Kuzhel, the Vice-Rector for Ideological and Educational Work; Anatoly Konstantinovich Kondratovich, the Vice-Rector for Administrative and Economic Work; Yuri Vladimirovich Alekseenko, the Head of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Vladimir Vladimirovich Sirotko, the Associate Professor of the Military Department and Colonel of the Reserve Medical Service, was awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Vitebsk Region for many years of impeccable work in training reserve officers of surgical profile.

The following were awarded the Jubilee Medal "80 Years of the Liberation of Belarus from the Nazi Invaders": Aleksey Nikolaevich Chukanov, the Rector of the University, Nikolay Borisovich Dorofeyev, the Vice-Rector for Security, Regime and Personnel, Viktor Valentinovich Rednenko, the Head of the Simulation and Certification Center, Roman Igorevich Chizhov, the Head of the Security and Safety Department, Oleg Aleksandrovich Evdokimov, the Head of the Personnel Department, Vladimir Vladimirovich Sirotko, the Associate Professor of the Military Department, the Reserve Medical Service Colonel, Arsen Muzafeddinovich Talibov, the Senior Lecturer of the Military Department, Sergey Semenovich Trishin, the Lecturer of the Military Department, Andrey Viktorovich Larin, the Senior Lecturer of the Military Department, Nikolay Valerievich Roshchin, the Senior Lecturer of the Military Department, Valery Mikhailovich Semenov, the Head of the Infectious Diseases Department with the FAT and PR course, Svetlana Andreyevna Zhurenkova, the Specialist in Internal Control over the Processing of Personal Data, Vladimir Vladimirov Nikolaevich – the senior lecturer of the military department, Burak Ivan Ivanovich – the professor of the military department. Letters of gratitude were presented to: Shchupakova Alina Nikolaevna – the first Vice-rector, Sharykhina Elena Vitalievna – the Head of the department of international and interregional relations.

The Honorary Diploma of the Presidium of the Regional Committee of the Vitebsk Regional Organization of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers for significant contribution to strengthening the trade union movement, fruitful work in the healthcare system, high professionalism in work and in connection with the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the university were awarded to: Gleb Gennadievich Sinkov, the Head of the Distance Learning Department of VSMU, Alexander Sergeevich Minin, the Senior Lecturer of the Physical Education Department of VSMU, Yuri Yuryevich Suvorov, the Physical Education Instructor of the VSMU Sports Club.

The Diploma of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers for promoting the development and strengthening of the trade union movement and social partnership, contribution to the implementation of the statutory objectives of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers, high professionalism and in connection with the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the university was awarded to Alina Nikolaevna Shchupakova, the First Vice-Rector of VSMU.

The gratitude of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers for assistance in the development and strengthening of the trade union movement, contribution to the implementation of the statutory tasks of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers, high professionalism and in connection with the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the university was awarded to Sinitsina Ekaterina Leonidovna – the senior lecturer of the Department of Foreign Languages ​​of VSMU.

The badge "Veteran" of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers was awarded to Geut Sergey Fedorovich – the leading specialist of VSMU.

The badge "Best Mentor" of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers was awarded to Konorev Marat Ruslanovich – the Head of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology with a course for advanced training and retraining of personnel of VSMU.

The badge "For services in the development of the industry trade union" of the Belarusian Trade Union of Health Workers was awarded to Igor Ivanovich Generalov, the Head of the department of clinical microbiology of the educational institution VSMU.

The diploma of the trade union committee of VSMU employees for promoting the development and strengthening of the trade union movement, high professionalism, fruitful work in the health care system and in connection with the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the university was awarded to Elena Vitalievna Sharykhina, the Head of the department of international and interregional relations.

The diploma of the Vitebsk regional committee of the public association "BRYU" was awarded to Aleksey Nikolayevich Chukanov, the Rector of the University.

The gratitude of the Vitebsk regional committee of the public association "BRYU" was awarded to Sergey Mikhailovich Nazarev, the teacher-organizer.

The following were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Oktyabrsky District Administration of the city of Vitebsk for conscientious work in the state healthcare system, high professionalism, and active participation in public life: Faina Ivanovna Vysotskaya, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Training of Foreign Citizens, Alla Ivanovna Baleyko, the Head of the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Reporting, Chief Accountant, and Marina Afanasyevna Deryabina, the Senior Lecturer of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy with the FAT and PR course.

Gratitude from the Administration of the Oktyabrsky District of the city of Vitebsk for conscientious work in the state health care system, high professionalism, active participation in public life was awarded to: Pozharitskaya Anastasia Alekseevna – the chief physician of the university clinic "University Dental Clinic", Ratomskaya Elena Ivanovna – the nurse (senior) of the university clinic "University Dental Clinic", Pchelintseva Anna Aleksandrovna – the Head of the International Relations Department, Denisova Natalya Nikolaevna – the Head of the planning and economic department. The Certificate of Honor of the Administration of the Pervomaisky District of the city of Vitebsk for conscientious work in the state health care system, high professionalism, active participation in public life was awarded to Vasiliev Oleg Miloslavovich – the associate professor of the department of operative surgery and topographic anatomy.

The following were awarded with gratitude from the Administration of the Pervomaisky District of Vitebsk for conscientious work in the state healthcare system, high professionalism, and active participation in public life: Svetlana Bronislavovna Mikhnevich, the physician-therapist of the consultative and outpatient department (foreign students’ reception office) of the VSMU Clinic, Margarita Yuryevna Orlova, the deputy dean of the faculty of overseas student’s training, Maria Sergeevna Fleryanovich, the Head of the department of clinical work and postgraduate training, Sergei Viktorovich Tishalovich, the assistant of the department of traumatology and orthopedics, Evgeny Konstantinovich Khodkov, the senior lecturer of the department of traumatology and orthopedics. The highlight of the evening’s program was the performances of the creative teams of the VSMU student club, as well as invited guests, university graduates of different years. The performance of the composition “We are VSMU” became the culmination of the celebration.