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Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
On February 28, the Polytechnic University hosted a “Conversation on the Important” on the topic “Heroes are not born – heroes become heroes”, dedicated to the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland in Russia. At a meeting with Polytechnic students, SVO participants, Heroes of Russia Andrei Sergeevich and Eduard Vadimovich told why they decided to become military men, shared their combat experience and answered questions.
I am sure that this dialogue is very important for our youth, because it is in communication with real Heroes that an understanding of such values as love for the Motherland and the duty of a defender of the Fatherland is formed. This is also important for each of us, because this is how our national memory, our cultural code and “what no one can take away from us in any trials” are preserved and transmitted, – commented the rector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy.
The meeting was attended by students from various SPbPU institutes, cadets of the Military Training Center and volunteers. The conversation was moderated by veteran of the unit Dmitry Vladimirovich. First, he introduced the guests – fighters of special forces units.
Andrei Sergeevich and Eduard Vadimovich were awarded the gold Stars of Heroes of the Russian Federation. This is not their first award. During their combat path, they have repeatedly demonstrated courage, determination and were awarded state awards, – said Dmitry Vladimirovich.
The participants of the meeting discussed the reasons for the start of the SVO, discussed in detail one of the recent offensive operations and its significance, and watched archival videos for better understanding. Active servicemen spoke about the work of the unit, the tasks that they faced, and shared their experience of working in the combat zone.
Polytechnic students were interested in how to deal with fear and quickly make the right decisions in extreme circumstances.
In such situations, the head works especially quickly, makes non-standard, maximally effective decisions based on some analytical and intuitive feelings. The relationship in the group is important, sometimes we understand each other without words, – the servicemen shared.
The guys asked about weapons during missions, about how supplies and communications are provided when the military is surrounded by enemies, about helping comrades. Many questions were related to the operation of UAVs, their importance on the battlefield. The servicemen especially noted that technology is of great importance in modern conflicts.
The students discussed with the military the importance of patriotic education and the preservation of traditional values. They asked what the main quality of a real man is.
A cold mind and kindness. When, in any difficulties, you pull yourself together and do what you must, without thinking about your own interests, Andrey Sergeevich is sure.
The participants discussed the importance of humanitarian aid in the SVO zone. The moderator of the meeting, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences Ivan Kolomeitsev said that from the very beginning of the special military operation, the university has been actively supporting its participants, and also collecting and sending humanitarian aid to residents of new regions. The guests noted that the support of volunteers and caring people helps them a lot.
We are very grateful to everyone for their contribution. The guys always greet the vehicles with humanitarian aid with enthusiasm, they are even happy about condensed milk, – said Eduard Vadimovich.
The guys smiled when they heard about funny situations from the military personnel’s practice. And they became sad when the conversation turned to the wounded and the dead.
Losing a comrade in arms is like losing a brother. You become imbued with his life, his family. It is very difficult to survive such a loss. But you have to continue to carry out the task, and you pull yourself together, – shared Andrei Sergeyevich.
Those gathered honored the memory of the fallen with a minute of silence.
After the conversation, the Polytechnic students got acquainted with samples of captured enemy UAVs, as well as ammunition and equipment. At the end of the meeting, the guests were presented with memorable gifts from the university as a sign of respect and gratitude for their invaluable contribution to the common cause.
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