KIU named after V. G. Timiryasov showcased the talents of its students at the "Student of the Year - 2026" award. They became finalists in several categories and opened the event with an inspiring performance by the vocal ensemble "VIVA"!

On January 27, the award ceremony for the XXI Republican Prize "Student of the Year of the Republic of Tatarstan" took place in Kazan. This is one of the most significant events in the youth life of the region, which annually identifies and encourages the most active, talented, and promising students. The award covers all spheres of student life: from science and sports to creativity and social activities.

KIU named after V. G. Timiryasov was traditionally represented by outstanding students, whose achievements were recognized in several key categories. A particular source of pride is the participation of the KIU vocal ensemble "VIVA", which opened the event with a vocal-choreographic prologue, setting a high creative tone for the entire ceremony.

The university is proud of its representatives in three important categories.

In the "Media Person of the Year" category, KIU was represented by Elizaveta Arkhipycheva (Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy) and Daniil Chugreev (Faculty of Management and Engineering Business), who became finalists for the "Student of the Year" award.

Before the award ceremony, the press secretary of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Liliya Galimova, addressed the participants in this category with a welcoming speech.

In the category "Volunteer of the Year" ("Patriot and Volunteer of the Year"), our university was represented by Nikolai Vasilyev (Faculty of Law) – a finalist for the "Student of the Year" award.

The significance of this field was emphasized by the distinguished guests who delivered welcoming addresses: Hero of the Russian Federation, Deputy Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Protection Rasim Baksikov; Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Legality and Law and Order of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan Rinat Fazylov; and the Human Rights Commissioner in the Republic of Tatarstan Sariya Saburskaya.

The student project "I am a Mentor", led by Regina Yakupova (Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy), became a finalist in the "Student Project of the Year" category.

The speeches by the distinguished guests before the award ceremony highlighted the high social value of student youth initiatives: Chairman of the Committee on Social Policy of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan – Alexey Stanislavovich Sozinov.

The participation of KIU students in the "Student of the Year" award is a demonstration of the high level of training, activity, and social responsibility that are an integral part of our university's educational environment. We congratulate all the nominees and wish them further victories and achievements!