I. Metshin: "Springboard called Kazan gives new opportunities to our graduates"

(Kazan City KZN.RU, September 1, Adelia Galieva).   Mayor of the capital of RT Ilsur Metshin congratulated the freshmen of faculty of law of the Kazan Federal University with Knowledge Day. Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a graduate of the faculty of law of KFU addressed the students with words of encouragement and presented student cards to freshmen, who got 100 points at the united state exam.

Solemn event for first year students of the law faculty of Kazan Federal University, dedicated to the Day of knowledge, took place today in CSC "Unix". Traditionally, for more than 400 students, gathered in the hall, ceremony of holding student cards, meeting with curators and faculty was organized. The Mayor of Kazan was the honored guest of the holiday. Vice-Rector of KFU Riyaz Minzaripov also congratulated students with Knowledge Day.

Addressing the students with his speech, Ilsur Metshin noted that it is a great honor for him - to welcome freshmen of the faculty. "It's always exciting to go back to the walls of native alma mater. I think that each of you is full of emotions now, "- said the Mayor of Kazan. The Mayor admitted that with the excitement and joy recalls the early days as a student, when he was getting acquainted with this legendary university and the oldest law faculty of the country. I. Metshin stressed that thanks to the experienced professors faculty of law kept the brand, the bar at the highest level at all times.

He also recalled that the faculty can be proud of its successful graduates. Thus, the law faculty of KFU graduated Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, director of the Office of the President, Lieutenant General Asgat Safarov, head of Investigative management in the Republic of Tatarstan, Lieutenant General Pavel Nikolaev, Prosecutor Ildus Nafikov, Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan - Minister of Information and Communication of the Republic of Tatarstan Roman Shaikhutdinov, Minister of Transport and Roads of the Republic of Tatarstan Lenar Safin, a number of heads of districts and many others.

Ilsur Metshin separately welcomed the freshmen, who came to Kazan at first time. The Mayor expressed his confidence that the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan will become their second home. "We will do everything for you to love Kazan, like we fell in love with it some time ago. Welcome to the capital of Tatarstan, the 1010-year old city! Let it be the happy city for you all, here you will get the knowledge, profession, will find friends and maybe find a soul mate "- the Mayor expressed wishes.

In addition, the Mayor wished the guys not to be afraid to realize their potential and talents. "Study is definitely the most important thing that you have to do in the university. Become the professionals! But live bright, rich and interesting life", - the head of the city admonished freshmen.

"Today graduates of KFU and other Kazan universities have limitless possibilities; the world is open to you. Springboard called Kazan offers many new features and preferences. Cherish every moment! I am kindly envy of you, because you have everything ahead, "- summed I. Metshin.

Riyaz Minzaripov joined to the words of congratulations. He noted that the proud title of KFU student imposes a lot of responsibility. He also thanked Ilsur Metshin of attention that the Mayor gives to his duties as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

At the end of the ceremony the Mayor of Kazan and the first vice-rector of the university solemnly handed student cards to freshmen who received the greatest number of admission points.

Recall that in this year's competition in KFU was 13 persons at on one place and the average score of the exam of high school students rose to 76.2 (in the past - 75.84). The number of children admitted to the KFU can be considered a record for the university - more than 11,100 persons became its students in this year, 500 more guys will be enrolled in September. Most students dreamed of going to law faculty of KFU, which is famous for its long tradition and high quality of education. Average exam point at the faculty of law was almost 88. As the admissions office of the university notes, this figure is higher than, for example, for the students of the Higher School of ITIS.