The title of Honorary Professor of Yanka Kupala State University was awarded to the rector of the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, doctor of Economics, Professor Igor Maksimtsev

The rector of Yanka Kupala State University Irina Kiturko presented Igor Maksimtsev with a certificate and the mantle of Honorary Professor on February 19 as part of a solemn extended meeting of the University Council.

For a major contribution to the development of the University, increasing its authority in the international arena, the title of Honorary Professor of the educational institution "Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno" was awarded to Igor Maksimtsev, the rector of the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor. Irina Kiturko, the rector of Yanka Kupala State University, thanked Igor Maksimtsev for his contribution to the development of Kupala University: international research, conferences and training of highly qualified specialists. The Professor, in turn, noted that it is a great honor for him to become an honorary Professor of Yanka Kupala State University. – All my childhood was spent in Belarus. It turns out that even now Saint Petersburg State University of Economics is working closely with Yanka Kupala State University. I hope to come here more often and am always happy to see you in St. Petersburg! It is worth noting that the tradition of awarding outstanding scientists and public figures the Title of Honorary Professor of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University is a special symbol of recognition of undeniable achievements aimed at strengthening and developing academic traditions, corporate culture, and scientific and didactic continuity of higher education.