On 29 June, SCIT awarded diplomas to its graduates at the Mariinsy Hall, Herzen University. The ceremony was attended by the University senior officials and distinguished guests: V. Rabosh, acting Rector, G. Bordovsky, President of Herzen university, I. Ganus, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Science and Higher Education in the Government of St. Petersburg, T. Ramishvili, Director of the Department of Linguistic Support at the Russian MFA. A special place at the presidium was reserved for the members of the SCIT Board of Guardians: V. Khodyrev, President of North-West Transport Union and Advisor to the Governor of St. Petersburg, and N. Muylle, Honorary Director General of the European Commission. The participants most warmly encouraged the graduates, stressing the value of their work for the country and wishing them professional and personal success.

The ceremony was marked by the signing of two important documents. Herzen University renewed its cooperation agreement with the Roid translation agency. This Moscow-based translation company has been a SCIT’s partner for several years, and even helped the most talented students to pay their tuition. The cooperation agreement between Roid and Herzen University is now open-ended. Moreover, the partnership with the translation agency Eclectic Translations has now been committed to paper, and starting this year SCIT graduates may have their internship programs at Eclectic Translations.

The action continued on board a pleasure boat in what was the traditional water promenade along the Neva River. Fair winds to all of you, graduates!