The opening of the Museum of history of the Smolensk branch of Moscow power engineering Institute

In the Smolensk branch of MPEI 18 September 2013 took place the opening of the Museum of the history of the branch, which was dedicated to the celebration of the 1150th anniversary city of Smolensk.

The opening ceremony was attended by the rector of MPEI Grechikhin V. A., Deputy of Smolensk regional Duma Staňkov A. I., the President of the Smolensk regional Association of employers "the Scientific-industrial Union" Antonov N. G., first Deputy head of the Department of Smolensk region for industry, transport and road facilities Yakovlev G. V., heads of enterprises and organizations in Smolensk region.

At the opening of the Museum was also attended by veterans of SHMEI, people who have worked and continue to work with the first days of formation of the Institute, the alumni, the students and teachers.

The solemn ceremony was opened by the Director of the branch A. S. Fedulov. In his speech, he expressed the hope that "the Museum will contribute to the education of careful attitude to the traditions of the University and will become a historical and cultural center of the Institute".

The ceremony ended with the cutting of the red ribbon.

Museum visitors in the guest book, expressed his gratitude to the organizers and wished the Museum to be updated with new and interesting exhibits.