10 years to MPEI branch in Dushanbe

The festive event was attended by Nikolay Rogalev, MPEI Rector, Lutfiya Abdukholiqzoda, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan, Semyon Grigoriev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Tajikistan, Igor Burulko, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Tajikistan, Aminjon Gulakhmadov, representative of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Farhod Mirzoev, Director General of Gazpromneft-Tajikistan, Vadim Kozhin, Representative of Rossotrudnichestvo, Golib Ubaidullozoda, Head of the service for state supervision in the field of safety of hydraulic structures under the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, Usmonov Bahodur, representative of JSC "Шабакаҳои интиқоли барқ", Rustam Ganiev, Executive Director of the Lomonosov Moscow State University branch in Dushanbe, Muminjon Dzhuraev, Director of the NITU "MISIS" branch, Haidar Odinazoda, former Rector and Professor of the Department of the Tajik Technical University named after academician MS Osimi, distinguished guests from the main university – Valery Kondratyev, Chief Accountant of MPEI and Elizaveta Krylenko, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics in Power Engineering and Industry, also Afzalsho Shodiev, Honoured Artist of Tajikistan was invited.

Saghid Abdulkerimov, Director of MPEI branch in Dushanbe opened the ceremony with a welcoming speech noting that 10 years is not much, but it is also a lot. Over seven graduations the branch has trained and graduated more than 700 bachelors, among them 34 have diplomas with honors, about 140 of them entered the master's program while 70 of them are in the master's program of the parent university.

By the level of qualification of the teaching personnel, the branch occupies leading positions in the republic. Almost three quarters of the branch professors have academic degrees among them there are 24 candidates and 2 doctors of sciences.

"The 10th anniversary of MPEI branch in Dushanbe is only the beginning of a glorious path. We are proud of our graduates and professors who make a significant contribution to the development of economic potential and electrical power industry of Tajikistan" - the director of the branch noted.

Sagid Abdulkerimov gave the floor to the distinguished guests. Lutfia Abduholikzoda noted that energy is the most important sector of the economy for independent Tajikistan. His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, pays special attention to the sphere of education, training of highly qualified personnel for the national economy of our country. One of the most important and promising areas of the country's economy is the electrical power industry as Tajikistan has significant hydro resources. In recent years several HPPs have been built such as "Sangtuda-1", "Sangtuda-2", "Pamir" and a number of small HPPs. The construction of Rogun HPP, a strategic facility in the industry, continues. That is why in 2013 Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin, the leaders of Tajikistan and Russia, signed documents on the establishment of a branch in Tajikistan of one of the most prestigious universities not only in Russia, but also in the world – the National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute".

It is gratifying to note that over the years of the branch's operation, its professors and personnel planned the educational process in such a way that highly qualified personnel, so necessary in the field of hydropower engineering, graduated from the branch university. Lutfiya Abduholikzoda once again congratulated those present on the 10th anniversary of education, wished success in the hard but necessary work of the country.

Semyon Grigoriev congratulated all on the 10th anniversary of the branch. He emphasized that Tajikistan and Russia are strategic partners, relations between the countries are strengthening and developing on the basis of mutual interests. One of the directions of cooperation is humanitarian sphere. More than 30 thousand students and postgraduates from Tajikistan study in Russia under the quota, and branches of Russian universities are being opened in Tajikistan. The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Tajikistan will continue to work on systematic strengthening and expansion of cooperation in education, economy and culture.

Nikolay Rogalev, MPEI Rector, made a congratulatory speech. He noted with satisfaction the achievements of the branch in the field of training engineering personnel for the Tajikistan’s energy sector, the research activities of professors and students. He wished new successes to the students and teaching personnel of the branch. At the end of his speech he awarded Sagid Abdulkerimov with MPEI Commemorative Golden Badge for fruitful activity in training highly qualified specialists, merits in scientific and pedagogical work, great contribution to the development of the University and in connection with the 10th anniversary of MPEI Branch in Dushanbe.

Aminjon Gulakhmadov also made a welcoming speech.  He noted that thirty years ago, young people did not even dream of receiving Russian education from a worthy university without leaving the country. However, as a result of the wise policy of Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, who repeatedly spoke about the priority of education in the political, social and economic life of the country, first RTSU and then branches of Moscow State University, MISIS and MPEI were opened in Tajikistan. Aminjon Gulakhmadov congratulated the audience on behalf of himself and the Minister of Energy and Water Resources on the anniversary and wished further success. He took the opportunity to present congratulatory addresses to Abdulkerimov, Director of the branch.

Saidabdullo Kurbonalizoda, the representative of "Barki Tojik" noted that his management provides all possible support to the branch, realizing that it is a talent-factory for Tajikistan’s energy sector.

Vadim Kozhin also thanked MPEI management for the invitation, congratulated everyone on the 10th anniversary of the Branch and expressed hope that the next anniversary would be celebrated in a new modern building.

Muminjon Dzhuraev congratulated the audience on the significant date saying that both branches of Russian universities maintain close ties which will be developed and expanded in the future. Also, he presented a congratulatory address and memorable gifts to the Director of the branch.

At the end of the official solemn ceremony Sagid Abdulkerimov and Nikolay Rogalev awarded Asozod Shamsullo, Head of "Barki Tojik", with a breastplate of MPEI "For Interaction and Cooperation" for his diligent work as the Chairman of the GEC of the MPEI Branch in Dushanbe and in connection with the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Branch, as well as presented various awards to the teaching personnel and administrative and management staff.

After the end of the solemn part of the event the students of the branch performed a musical and poetic composition, the fiery Khurshedi performed a Russian song, the dance group "Buhoro" performed a Russian folk dance, Afzalsho Shodiev, Honoured Artist of the Republic of Tajikistan, congratulated everyone on the holiday and performed songs in Russian and Tajik languages.  The guests were delighted by bright choreographic numbers, as well as witty humorous sketches from student life.