In Irkutsk, they are discussing the possible disbanding of the only military aviation engineering school in Siberia and unique in Russia. Unofficially, cadets are being prepared for transfer to Voronezh, and teachers are being offered shift work, though no official order has been seen yet. The article tells about the history of IVVAIU, its status and graduates, including 14 Heroes of the Soviet Union, 15 generals and many well known specialists.
The official order to disband the Irkutsk Higher Military Aviation Engineering School in Irkutsk has not yet been seen. However, according to unofficial information, the matter has already been decided. The school’s cadets are being prepared for transfer to Voronezh, and the teaching staff has been offered a rotational work arrangement.The reasons for closing IVVAIU are unclear.
The school was opened in Irkutsk in 1931. In 1975, it acquired the status of a higher military educational institution.
It remains the only university in Siberia that trains military aviation engineers. It is also unique for all of Russia.
Many well-known people have graduated from the school. Among its alumni are 14 Heroes of the Soviet Union, 15 generals, dozens of doctors and candidates of sciences, major leaders of the national economy and the Air Force engineering and aviation service, honored veterans, and those who serve today.