On September 1, 2026, Comrat State University held a festive ceremony dedicated to the beginning of the new 2026–2027 academic year.
The ceremony was opened by Serghei Zaharia, Rector of Comrat State University, Doctor, University Conference Associate Professor, who congratulated students, professors, staff, parents and guests on the beginning of the new academic year.
In his welcoming address, the Rector highlighted the special significance of this day for first-year students, who are beginning a new stage of their lives and becoming part of the university family. He encouraged students to make the most of their years of study by taking part in research projects, international programmes such as Erasmus+, conferences, cultural and sports activities, and by developing both professionally and personally.
The Rector also expressed his appreciation to the university’s professors and staff for their important and responsible mission of providing students not only with knowledge, but also with experience, values, a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous development.
Following the Rector’s welcoming address, the participants were greeted by the hosts in Russian, Romanian, Gagauz and English, highlighting the multilingual and international character of Comrat State University.
The ceremony brought together professors, staff, students, first-year students, parents and distinguished guests. Congratulations and best wishes were extended by Serghei Anastasov, Mayor of Comrat Municipality, and Ms. Eda Güç, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Comrat Municipality.
Among the distinguished guests were representatives of international educational programmes and partner institutions. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Gina Necula, Associate Professor, Doctor of Philology and Law, representative of the Romanian Language Institute of the Ministry of Education and Research of Romania at the Romanian Language, Culture and Civilization Lectureship of Comrat State University, as well as Serpil Azap, Doctor of Sciences and lecturer at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University (Türkiye), who arrived at CSU to work as a lecturer in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature.
A special guest of the ceremony was Zoya Meidbrey-Gonodannova, a teacher from the United States of America who joined the university through the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program, implemented with the support of the Government of the United States.
The official ceremony began with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Moldova and the Anthem of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.
The celebration continued with congratulatory addresses from students representing the university’s faculties. Representatives of the Faculty of Agro-Technologies, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law and Faculty of National Culture wished the entire university community a successful and productive academic year.
One of the most symbolic moments of the ceremony was the first bell, which officially marked the beginning of the new academic year. For first-year students, it became their first step into university life and the beginning of an important new chapter.
Following the first bell, first-year students proceeded to their faculties and lecturers for their first organisational meetings.
The ceremony concluded with the performance of the Anthem of Comrat State University.
Comrat State University wishes all students, professors and staff a successful, productive and inspiring 2026–2027 academic year!
May the new academic year bring new knowledge, opportunities, achievements and bright victories!
