Today, a solemn ceremony of awarding diplomas for completing the integrated program for training teachers for sports and educational institutions of municipal districts of the Republic of Tatarstan took place.

Graduates received diplomas of professional retraining in five areas: coach in a chosen sport, physical education teacher, life safety teacher, additional education teacher, and AFC instructor.

The documents on education were presented by the rector of the Volga Region University Rafis Burganov.

"You are our experimental graduation, we are doing many things for the first time. You have three diplomas in your hands, and each of them gives you the right to work in your specialty, to obtain each one you had to make a great effort. Now there is time to think and choose your professional path. I wish you to be passionate about your work, to develop the municipal districts in which you will work, and not to retreat in the face of any obstacles. Good luck," the rector emphasized.

The educational program allows you to obtain higher education at the bachelor's level in the direction of "Sport", as well as master additional specialties. Funding comes from the republican budget, so the training is free. Graduates of eleventh grades, colleges and technical schools can take part in the program based on the results of the Unified State Exam and internal tests of the university.

Deputy Minister of Education of Tatarstan Minzaliya Zakirova congratulated the sought-after specialists of the republic.

"Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov previously set a very important task for the development of the economy - providing qualified personnel. Thanks to this integrated program, we are gradually moving towards a solution. It is gratifying to see that graduates have such a number of absolutely deserved and earned diplomas. Municipalities today are our support and future, and the presence of certified specialists in the future will increase the level of development, which will strengthen the human resources potential of the Republic of Tatarstan. I wish you only success and victories," said the Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Tatarstan.

It is worth noting that in the new academic year the university plans to accept another 12 applicants to this program.

Text: Georgy Vorobyov