A solemn award ceremony was held in Irkutsk for 292 graduates who finished the school year with honors and received medals for special achievements in studies. Mayor Dmitry Berdnikov emphasized the importance of youth's contribution to the city's development and expressed pride in the graduates' achievements. Lyceum No. 3 was the leader in the number of gold medalists, and among the awardees were 7 graduates honored with the Russian President's award.
In 2016, 3,265 students graduated from educational institutions in Irkutsk, with 292 graduates finishing the academic year with honors and receiving medals "for special achievements in learning." Mayor Dmitry Berdnikov awarded the best graduates of Irkutsk.- Irkutsk is a big family, and we all cared deeply for you, and now we are proud of your achievements, - the city head addressed the medalists. - More than one generation of Irkutsk residents has built our city with their labor and knowledge, and you, dear students, will also have the opportunity to excel and contribute to the development of your native Irkutsk. I am confident that you will succeed, and your names will take their rightful place among our great compatriots.
According to the press service of the city administration, this year the highest number of gold medalists came from Lyceum No. 3 (20 people), Lyceum No. 36 of JSC "Russian Railways" (18 people), Educational Center No. 47 (16 people), ISU Lyceum (13 people), Gymnasium No. 25 (13 people), Lyceum No. 1 (11 people), and Lyceum No. 2 (10 people).
Among the attendees of the reception were 7 graduates who received the President of the Russian Federation award, 21 mayor's scholarship holders, and 260 winners and prize-winners of regional, national, and international Olympiads, competitions, scientific and practical conferences, and sports contests.