More than a thousand guests came to congratulate the Southern Federal University on its significant anniversary. The celebration opened with the performance of the student anthem "Gaudeamus" by the rector of the Southern Federal University Inna Shevchenko, the vice–rector and dean's corps and the students of the Southern Federal University participating in the vocal studio "VOX".

Andrei Yatskin, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, congratulated Southern Federal University on its anniversary via video link, expressing hope for further prosperity of the university.

Andrey Yatskin noted: "Today, SFedU celebrates this significant milestone in the status of one of the leading scientific and educational centers in our country. The University is developing rapidly, making a significant contribution to achieving the goals of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation and the implementation of national projects."

Valery Falkov emphasized: "For more than a century, the university has been developing the best academic traditions, combining experience and modern technologies. He is rightfully proud of his history and achievements. And most importantly, a unique teaching staff and, of course, its graduates."

Anton Kalinin, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District, Yuri Slyusar, Governor of the Rostov Region, Sergey Mikhalev, First Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the region, Alexander Scriabin, Head of the Rostov-on-Don administration, Archpriest Timofey Fetisov, Rector of the Don Theological Seminary, and other distinguished guests congratulated the university on this important milestone.

Anton Kalinin read out the congratulatory address of Vladimir Ustinov, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District:

"Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Southern Federal University. The rich history of SFedU, inextricably linked with the development of higher education in our country, is a matter of special pride for teachers, students and all residents of the Rostov region. During this period, the university has traveled a glorious path, preserving the best academic traditions and meeting modern requirements. Today, Southern Federal University is the flagship of higher education in Southern Russia and one of the country's leading scientific and educational centers."

In his welcoming speech, Governor Yuri Slyusar stressed that SFedU is the pride of the region and the whole country, and wished the university new achievements.

"SFedU has been and remains the flagship of higher education and a center for the development of science. It is a scientific hub where two billion rubles worth of research is carried out annually. An educational ecosystem that unites about 26,000 students and almost two thousand teachers. An international platform with branches from Gelendzhik to Havana. And, of course, a forge of personnel for the real sector of the economy. I would like to emphasize the role of the SFedU as an integrator of the scientific community of southern Russia: It sets the tone for research work, defines the scientific agenda, and creates an environment for generating new ideas," said Yuri Slyusar.

SFedU Rector Inna Shevchenko thanked the staff for their dedicated work and contribution to the development of the university:

"Today we are a world—class university in the south of the country. We develop promising domestic products to achieve technological sovereignty and national security. The university is a place for discussion and academic freedom. We are monitoring the preservation and enrichment of the Russian language, one of the richest in the world. We care about the humanitarian and technological security of the region and the country. We are creating robotic complexes for use on land, in water and in the air. We are developing an electronic component base based on new physical principles. We are training half of the officer staff of specialists in the field of communications and electronic warfare. We are proud of our graduates: statesmen, academicians, honored educators, artists, authors of the Constitution, lawyers, generals, Olympic champions and people's artists. We do everything so that they don't feel lonely in their hard work. The university is a family where knowledge and traditions are passed on.  It is a great honor for me to be a graduate and rector of this university. I am responsible for its development and I am proud to be able to contribute to its future with you. May this anniversary be a celebration of our love for Southern Federal University, its history, traditions and what lies ahead. Long live the university! Long live professors, students, graduates, patrons and partners!"

Sergey Mikhalev, First Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the region, noted that the university is a symbol of science and education, training thousands of specialists who make a significant contribution to the development of the region and the country.

"SFedU is the flagship university of higher education in the South of Russia, offering a wide range of training areas. The University actively cooperates with the Legislative Assembly of the region, especially in the development of legislative initiatives, and organizes events for young people. My student years at SFedU are a vivid and unforgettable experience that gives me a powerful start in my professional life. It is important to maintain university enthusiasm and the pursuit of knowledge throughout your career," Sergey Mikhalev congratulated the university on its anniversary.

Alexander Scriabin stressed that Rostov residents are proud of their university and expect new successes from it in solving social and economic problems of the city.

Vladimir Minkin, Scientific director of SFedU, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, congratulated his colleagues on the anniversary of the university, emphasizing the special role of the university in its fate:

"My professional life is inextricably linked with the Southern Federal University. I started here as a student in 1952, when there were only simple analysis devices in the classrooms. Today, our laboratories are equipped with modern equipment, and the number of doctors of science in the teaching staff has increased significantly. The university has always been a place where science has developed despite difficulties. In the 50s and 60s, we gained access to foreign literature thanks to the work of Marina Alexandrovna Gudkova. This allowed us to create advanced programs, such as the first program in Russia on quantum chemistry methods. Yuri Andreevich Zhdanov played a key role in shaping the university's development strategy, putting science at its core. Today, our university is proud of ambitious and hardworking students who will always find support here to realize their ideas.

I am grateful to SFedU for everything he has given me, and I wish him continued prosperity!"

Artem Khokhlov, a graduate of SFedU, Deputy Governor of the Rostov region, congratulated the SFedU staff on the anniversary of the university:

"I wish the entire SFedU team, first of all, good health and, of course, good mood. Without a mood, any job will be weak. And when you have a good mood and a desire to come to work every day, despite all the difficulties, any mountains are on your shoulder, and any work will be done perfectly. For me, Southern Federal University is probably the best years of my life. When I enrolled and left home, my mother said, "Son, remember, the years I spent at the university will be the best and always remembered." And it really is. I have graduated from SFedU twice: first, I received my first education at Rostov State University, and then I entered the Southern Federal University for my second higher education. In addition to my friends, I especially remember the phrase of one of our teachers at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics: "We teach you the right way so that you can quickly master new competencies." I think the teachers are doing it, and the university as a whole is doing it too."

Medals and awards were presented to university staff at the celebration: medals "For Impeccable Work and Distinction" were presented to Natalia Zemlyakova, Head of the Laboratory of the Institute of High Technologies and Piezotechnics, Elena Lepetyukha, Deputy Chief Accountant of the Centralized Accounting Department, Olga Safronenko, Professor of the Institute of Philology, Journalism and Intercultural Communication, Andrey Sidorenkov, Professor of the Academy of Psychology and Pedagogy, and Associate Professor of Law Nina Shimbareva Faculty, The medal "For Valiant Labor for the Benefit of the Don Region" was awarded to Viktor Molchanov, Head of the Department of the Academy of Architecture and Arts of the Southern Federal University, and Viktor Molchanov, Head of the Department of the Academy of Architecture and Arts.

In addition, the university staff received letters of thanks from the Governor of the Rostov region: Associate Professor of the Institute of Nanotechnology, Electronics and Instrumentation of the Southern Federal University Sergey Avdeev, Head of the Department of the Institute of Sociology and Regional Studies of the Southern Federal University Margarita Astoyants, Head of the Department of the Faculty of Economics of the Southern Federal University Vyacheslav Volchik, Professor of the Institute of History and International Relations of the Southern Federal University Galina Denisova, Professor of the Academy of Psychology and Pedagogy of the Southern Federal University Raisa Chumicheva, as well as gratitude from the Legislative Assembly of the Rostov region: Ksenia Kuleshova, Vice-rector for Administrative Work, Yakov Aslanov, Vice-rector for Educational Work and Youth Programs, Alexey Bogatsky, Vice-Rector for Infrastructure Development of the Southern Federal University, Evgeny Mukhanov, Vice-rector for Strategic Development and Research, honorary diploma of the Head of the City of Rostov-on-Don: Marina Borovskaya, President of the Southern Federal University, Vladimir Kirik, Director of the Academy of Psychology and Pedagogy, Marina Sazykina, a leading researcher at the D.I. Ivanovsky Academy of Biology and Medicine, Dmitry Sen., Professor at the Institute of History and International Relations, Elena Stepanova, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law.