A solemn ceremony of awarding certificates of the special state scholarship of the President of the PMR was held in the small hall of the Palace of the Republic. More than a thousand distinguished students from universities, secondary special educational institutions, the Military Institute, and pupils of institutions of additional education received it since 2001. This year this list was replenished by 68 scholars.
Chairman of the Supreme Council Alexander Shcherba, who also awarded certificates for the right to receive presidential scholarships, welcomed distinguished students.
Parting words to newly-minted holders of presidential scholarships were also voiced by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Tsurcan and Education Minister Tatyana Loginova. The best students were also given books on the history of our statehood.
Pre-New Year mood was supported by well-known creative teams and performers, among which were presidential scholars.