Merry Christmas, ASU! Congratulations from Rector Konstantin Markelov

Dear teachers, staff members and students of Astrakhan State University! My sincere and warm congratulations on the occasion of the Orthodox Christmas!

This felicitous occasion brings appeasement and joy into every house. The Christmas time is a moment when all grudges are left behind, disagreement and tribulations subside.

A chance to think about the past year, an opportunity to slow the life rhythm down and introduce so needed calm — that is what Christmas gives us.

I wish you and your families to spend your holidays so that nothing could overshadow them and so that all your close family gather at the table. Be happy and healthy in 2019. Let your love for your relatives, loyalty to your friends, unindifference to people around you, kindness and sympathy remain constant. These feelings invigorate, help overcome difficulties, find new ways, see prospects.

May all your boldest dreams come true, may success be your companion in all your endeavors!