On October 11–15, 2026, the 39th Congress of the Eurasian Association of Trade Union Organizations of Universities was held at Dagestan State University. The theme of the congress— “The Mission of EATUOU Member Universities in Fostering an Atmosphere of Friendship Among Peoples, Mutual Understanding, and Cultural Diversity”—was dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. During these days, Dagestan State University was celebrating its 95th anniversary. The solemn meeting dedicated to the anniversary was attended by the Acting Head of the Republic of Dagestan, Fyodor Vyacheslavovich Schukin; the Mayor of Makhachkala, Dzhambulat Shapievich Salavov; delegates of the EATUOU congress; honored guests; and staff and students of DSU. The President of the RUR, President of the EAU, Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Academician, and Hero of Labor of Russia V.A. Sadovnichy addressed the participants of the solemn meeting with a video message. On behalf of the EATUOU, President of the EATUOU I.B. Kotlobovsky congratulated the staff of Dagestan University on the memorable date, presenting gifts to the Rector of DSU M.Kh. Rabadanov and the Head of the Republic of Dagestan F.V. Schukin.
Delegates of the Congress of the Eurasian Association of Trade Union Organizations of Universities were welcomed by the President of the RUR, President of the EAU, Rector of Lomonosov MSU, Academician, and Hero of Labor of Russia Viktor Antonovich Sadovnichy; Rector of Dagestan State University Murtazali Khulatayevich Rabadanov; Chairman of the Republican Committee of Education and Science Trade Unions of Dagestan Magomed Magomedsaidovich Amirodinov; and Deputy Chairman of the All-Russian Education Trade Union Eduard Sergeyevich Temnov.
The congress was attended by leaders of trade union organizations from 41 universities of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the congress participants were more than 60 delegates from universities in EATUOU member countries, representatives of the All-Russian Education Trade Union, as well as guests: Head of the Ramenki Municipal District (Moscow) Stanislav Nikolayevich Dmitriyev; Head of the Tabasaransky District of the Republic of Dagestan Magomed Sirazhutdinovich Kurbanov; and trade union activists of Dagestan University.
The theme of the 39th Congress formed the basis of all events in which the delegates participated. Thus, getting acquainted with Dagestan began with a visit to Derbent, a tour of the Derbent Fortress, and an introduction to the culture and cuisine of the peoples of Southern Dagestan. A round table titled “Sociocultural Projects in EATUOU Universities” was held at the Derbent branch of Dagestan State University, where participants presented the results of their work.
As part of the cultural program, congress delegates visited the facilities of the “Glavryba” Family Recreation Center and the “Sarykum Sand Dunes” nature reserve. Representatives from nearly 20 member universities attending the congress—including delegates from the Republic of Belarus and the Kyrgyz Republic—took part in a literary salon dedicated to the works of the People’s Poet of Dagestan Rasul Gamzatov, which was hosted by the Acting Dean of the DSU Faculty of Philology, Professor Musa Rasulovich Bagomedov.
At the congress, 19 participants, invited guests, and leaders of primary trade union organizations that joined the Association delivered reports and presentations.
After hearing and discussing the report of EATUOU President I.B. Kotlobovsky, titled “The Mission of EATUOU Member Universities in Fostering an Atmosphere of Friendship Among Peoples, Mutual Understanding, and Cultural Diversity,” as well as speeches by chairpersons of staff and student trade union organizations of the Association’s member universities, the delegates emphasized the importance of the issues discussed for developing relations between EATUOU member universities in implementing sociocultural projects to shape the universities’ sociocultural environment. In their speeches, the delegates noted the significance of preserving and developing the unique cultures, academic traditions, and intellectual potential of various peoples, sharing their experiences and specifics regarding the organization of trade union projects.
