By order of June 7, 2021, Rector of Saratov State University Aleksei Chumachenko was awarded with the medal For contribution to the implementation of state policy in education.
The high award is a recognition of the rector's services to higher education in Russia and the university. During his work the university has made serious progress in all areas. The curriculums are being developed and are being opened in accordance with the current challenges, the high quality of which was confirmed during the 2017 accreditation. Saratov University belongs to the group of 32 Russian universities classified as scientific organisations of the first category. Since 2014 SSU has confidently entered the global rankings (according to the latest data: QS – 521-530 place, the 18th place in Russia, THE – 1001+, the 14th place in Russia). The research indicators of the university have significantly increased (the 12th place in Russia, according to the Hirsch index).
The scientific network of the university has expanded (today SSU has 853 research partners from many countries of the world). The SSU economic efficiency has increased due to scientific and infrastructure programmes. The university has successful world-class laboratories headed by leading scientists. The volume of R&D in the total revenues of the university has tripled. Much attention is paid to young scientists. 42% of university grants are implemented by young researchers. Students-volunteers, members of student brigades, athletes, and performers are the most active at the university.
The well-coordinated work of the university is the result of a well-thought-out management policy, the strategy of which is in the rector's responsibility. Due to these factors by the Minister of Science and Higher Education decided to award Aleksei Chumachenko with a medal.
The university staff congratulates its rector.