In Smolensk State University awarded poets who sang the fate of the heroes of the special operation

Smolensk State University (Smolensk State University) hosted a solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest of author poems dedicated to a special military operation. The theme of the competition – “People and Fate of a Special Military Operation” – resonated with students: 43 works were presented to the jury and spectators.

The event was held within the framework of the project solution "Student youth forum "Historical truth". This project became part of the large-scale program "Development of youth policy at Smolensk State University for 2025-2026 "University in the Center", which in 2025 won the All-Russian competition of youth projects among universities.

The competition was attended by Natalia Iosifovna Polushkina, head of the branch of the State Fund for Support of Participants of the Special Military Operation “Defenders of the Fatherland” in the Smolensk region. She highly appreciated the creativity of students and noted that their poems will be in demand at the Foundation’s events aimed at preserving the memory of heroes.

Each author was able to personally present his work and receive professional feedback. The competition became an important platform for patriotic education and allowed young talents to express their feelings and attitude to the events that the country is currently experiencing.