On July 1, 2026, the Financial University gathered its bachelor's and master's graduates for a grand event titled "Stepping into Tomorrow in Style." The graduation evening took place at VK Stadium, one of Moscow’s largest concert venues. Nearly 14,000 young professionals stepped out of the university's walls and into the world of ambitious careers, with a quarter of them graduating with honors.
The celebration was opened by the Rector of the Financial University, Stanislav Prokofiev, who addressed the graduates:
"Dear students, I want to congratulate you on completing your bachelor's and master's degrees and stepping into a new professional life. Over its 107-year history, the Financial University has trained over a million specialists, all of whom have exemplified professionalism, diligence, and a strong civic stance. Today, we welcome nearly 14,000 graduates into our family, and I have no doubt that among you are future architects of state policy, successful financiers, entrepreneurs, and outstanding scientists."
Stanislav Prokofyev also emphasized that the Financial University will forever remain a pillar of support and a source of strength for its graduates, reminding them that a university diploma is a lifetime pass to any of its campuses, and the university doors are always open for further education in master's, postgraduate, or continuing education programs.
Honorary guests also shared words of encouragement with the graduates. Sergey Kabyshev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, congratulated the graduates and emphasized that the diploma they received is a genuine launchpad for life:
"Go for it and strive to be the best. Your educators have invested not only their expertise but also their souls into you. Do not lose this connection with the university—it will become your competitive advantage."
Sergey Lazarev, Deputy Chairman of Sberbank's Moscow Bank, emphasized that the years of study have laid a solid foundation for future achievements:
"Even more interesting events and ambitious tasks await you ahead. But most importantly, you have acquired a solid foundation. A Financial University education will help you navigate any path in life with dignity. May your journey be successful and bright!"
As part of the official ceremony, symbolic diplomas were awarded to the top graduates of the university's faculties. The award ceremony featured the Rector of the Financial University, Stanislav Prokofyev; the President and Academic Supervisor of the university, Mikhail Eskindarov; the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, Sergey Kabyshev; and the Deputy Chairman of Sberbank's Moscow Bank, Sergey Lazarev.
Marat Ismagulov, HR Director of Alfa-Bank, also addressed the graduates. He congratulated them on their graduation, noting that many of them are already successfully working within the bank's team:
"You made the right choice when you enrolled in the Financial University. We will be glad to see you in our large team." Marat Ismagulov also awarded Alfa-Bank grants to the top graduates of the Financial University.
The official part of the event concluded with a performance of the Financial University anthem.
The concert program of the graduation evening featured performances by the Financial University's creative groups and solo artists. The guests were entertained by: Anastasia Vershinina, Leonid Fansky, Victoria Kuzina, Ksenia Fedosina, Roman Khikhinashvili, Anna Pushkar and the "140" coordinators, the Frappe dance studio, the SDS-Fam street dance crew, the FinMuse vocal and dance ensemble, Sofia Tumanova and the "When We Were Young" ballroom dance studio, the Liberte contemporary dance group, and the "Fanservice" band.
Throughout the evening, photo zones and interactive booths were available for graduates, allowing everyone to take memorable photos and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. The festive mood was maintained by the evening's hosts: Artem Alekseev, a bachelor's graduate of the Financial University's Faculty of Law, and Vadim Slavnov, a first-year student at the university's Higher School of Management. The celebration concluded with a dance marathon featuring sets by DJs Bakia and Duster, who set an energetic tone for the final part of the evening. The headliner of the main graduation event was the band "NLO".
We congratulate the Financial University Class of 2026 and wish them the realization of all their goals, bright career ascents, and new victories!
