On April 6, 2019 the Branch of Russian State University of Oil and Gas (NRU) named after I.M. Gubkin in Tashkent city held a meeting of students with the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sultanov Alisher Saidabbasovich and members of the executive board of “Uzbekneftegaz” JSC.

The event was attended by Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sultanov Alisher Saidabbasovich, Chairman of the Board of “Uzbekneftegaz” JSC Sidikov Bahodirjon Bakhromovich, representatives of “Uzbekneftegaz” JSC, Director of the Branch Maksimenko Alexander Fedorovich, Deputy Director and Executive Director Magrupov Abdulla Makhmudovich, the faculty staff and students. The students of the Branch made over 15 presentations of their scientific research, which are conducted by them under the guidance of the teaching staff of the Branch from the date of admission.

It should be noted that the high level of presentation of their researches and innovative ideas by students of the Branch actualize the integration of science - education and production, and allow to confirm seriously set research work in the Branch, which will contribute to raising the domestic oil and gas industry to a new level. “All scientific works and ideas will be considered  by industry experts and will find their further practical application”,- said Alisher Saidabbasovich Sultanov in his message to the audience.

Currently the Branch has a continuity of research, a number of students have achieved significant results in their research. The level and quality of training is confirmed by the numerous victories of students at international Internet Olympiads, conferences and exhibitions, which was separately noted by the Chairman of the Board of “Uzbekneftegaz” JSC Bahodirjon Bakhromovich Sidikov.

The participants of the meeting in the process of communication repeatedly noted the growth of innovation in the system of higher education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which is characterized by continuity of the education. On a national scale comprehensive activities have been done and continues to develop, aimed at creating an innovation-oriented economy, creating conditions for the widespread introduction of innovations. One of the main conditions for this is the creation of a chain “education - science - production”.