By tradition, students, professors and administrative staff members of the university cheered up and got energized for the following year in the ASU swimming pool. Rector of Astrakhan State University Konstantin Markelov also covered a one-kilometer distance.

Before the swim, representatives of the ASU School of Sports, Physical Development & Healthy Lifestyle summed up sporting results of the passing year and wished each other happy holidays.

The students and professors that made a special contribution to the development of the university’s sporting activities, promoted them at the faculties and brought new victories to the collection of university’s achievements received letters of gratitude from ASU Rector Konstantin Markelov.

Konstantin Markelov also wished the athletes fulfilment of their desires and success in their studies and sports.