Address by Rector of St Petersburg University Nikolay Kropachev

Dear staff and students of St Petersburg University,

For three centuries, St Petersburg University has been serving the ideas of intellectual and moral education, meeting with dignity all historical challenges together with the whole country.

Today, despite changing circumstances and external threats, our lecturers and researchers continue to disseminate knowledge and protect traditional values. Our work for the benefit of the development and prosperity of Russia, especially in the difficult time of the special military operation, is an overarching priority and a primary mission for us.

To defeat the enemy, now more than ever it is important to rally to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and to be ready to make a feasible contribution to the struggle for the freedom and independence of our Motherland.

Together we will overcome any challenges!

Nikolay Kropachev, Rector of St Petersburg University, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences