“Gift happiness”

“Gift happiness” – was the motto of the tradition existing at the Branch of Russian State University of Oil and Gas (NRU) named after I.M.Gubkin in Tashkent city. In this regard students - activists of the Branch organized gathering of cash, clothes and toys, as well as held “Tasty Fair” of gifts, personal hygiene products and all the most necessary. However, the main goal is to present smiles and give hope for a new year miracle!

The long-awaited volunteer trip took place on December 26, 2018 to a boarding school for children with disabilities in Gazalkent. Children always look forward to the arrival of our students, because they need attention and care so much and thus even on the threshold of the orphanage our delegation has been met by teachers and boarders themselves. Everyone was looking forward to the show, and, of course, gifts. Jack Frost, Snow Maiden, Baba Yaga and their assistants presented laughter and joy not only to children, but also to educators and the students themselves. Contests, dances and songs have been organized where there were no losers. The children cited verses with great enthusiasm and did not want to say “good-bye!”. They were so happy and grateful when they accepted gifts! 130 New Year gifts for each boarder raised and tea after lunch raised everyone’s New Year's mood. Students of Gubkin Branch  themselves also felt the spirit of the holiday and the New Year miracles.

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who was engaged in organizing the trip, who made even the smallest contribution to this action. The world is not without kindness, and our action is a confirmation of this!

Students of Gubkin Branch have  presented happiness and we hope that this tradition has a great future!