In an atmosphere filled with pride and dignity, the Egyptian Russian University (ERU) held a great celebration to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the glorious October victories, which will remain a source of inspiration for future generations and a beacon illuminating the path to continued construction and development. The celebration was graced by the presence of the October War Hero, Major General Pilot / Ahmed Al-Mansoury, Dr. Osama Abd-el-Fattah, Executive Director of the Social Solidarity Units Project at Universities, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and university faculty members. The event was held in the hall of the late Dr. Sherif Helmy, with the support of Dr. Mohamed Kamal Mustafa, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees.

Inaugurating the celebration, Dr. Sherif Fahkry Mohamed Abd-el-Naby, ERU President, welcomed the university’s guests, thanking them for their participation in the celebration, which the university is keen to hold annually under the slogan “My Homeland, the Land of Pride and Dignity,” and for being present among the students to recount the heroism and sacrifices of Egypt’s valiant soldiers. He shed light on the epic of the great October Victory and its immortal stories of heroism, glory and success, which will remain a source of pride and inspiration for generations to come. Dr. Sherif also emphasized that the university management is keen to organize numerous educational seminars and host many prominent figures in different specializations in order to shape students’ national awareness and reinforce values ​​and a spirit of loyalty and belonging among them.

Dr. Sherif added that the 6th of October glorious victories were not a coincidence, but the result of good preparation, meticulous planning, serious training, and perseverance in implementation. He pinpointed that the return of the land came as a result of many battles, some of which were military, some of which were the battle of Egyptian diplomacy and legal men, in addition to the perseverance of the Egyptian negotiators in the International Court until the last inch of Egyptian land, “Taba”, was restored under its sovereignty.
In his speech, Major General Pilot / Ahmed Al-Mansoury expressed his joy to be on the ERU campus and among its students for the fifth year in a row. He reviewed the honorable heroism of the Egyptian Air Force, of which he was one of the prominent heroes during the war period until victory, and how he was able to break the world records and the military aviation rules, to the point where his aerial battles and maneuvers, along with those of his fellow Egyptian Air Force eagles, became a source of appreciation among local and international military academies. He also spoke about his 52 sorties over 18 days during the October War, and how he successfully landed his broken-down plane on Zafarana Road. He also mentioned that he had received numerous medals, including the Medal of Courage, the Military Star Medal, and others.
Major General Pilot / Ahmed Al-Mansoury was called by the enemy media “the Crazy Pilot.” He said that victory came as a reward from God and from the assurance possessed by every officer and soldier no matter how large or strong the enemy was, which consequently led to successes to be remembered throughout history. He was motivating students to draw inspiration from the October heroes’ values ​​of heroism and sacrifice and to transform them into positive energy in their daily lives through hard work, diligence, perseverance, and active participation in serving their community and nation. He wished that God would grant success to all sectors of the Egyptian people in serving our beloved country and working to advance its progress and dignity.

On the same topic, Dr. Hanaa Abd-el-Rahman, Advisor to the University President for Student Activities, stated that the celebration of the October Victories is an occasion to renew the spirit of determination and victory embodied in the 1973 War, and that this year’s celebration was graced by hosting Major General Pilot/ Ahmed Al-Mansoury from the Air Force. He is one of the heroes of the October War and left a clear mark on the war, with his heroic stories… directing a message to the students that the youth of Egypt in the October War were the ones who crossed the canal and liberated the land, and that the youth today have the same role in protecting their country and raising its status.

The Advisor to the University President for Student Activities highlighted the importance of raising knowledge among students and new generations about the history of their forefathers who participated in the “October Victories,” the epic of the Egyptian people and their armed forces. She added that the October Victory will always remain a source of pride and honor for Egyptians, thanks to the men of the “Egyptian Armed Forces,” the nation’s shield and fortress that have stood firm against any attempts to undermine the Egyptian territory, security, and stability throughout history.

The celebrations of the 52nd anniversary of the glorious 6th of October Victories were attended by: Dr. Mohamed Ehab Fattouh, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Alaa Mohamed Al-Batsh, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Hesham Fathy, Dean of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Al-Tahera Hameyah, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Business Technology, Dr. Makarem Al-Ghamry, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun ​​and Technical Languages, Accountant Tareq Belal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Educational Administrations in Badr and Shorouk Cities, Engineer/ Ghada Farag, Member of the Board of Trustees of Badr City, Dr. Gamil Abdullah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Said Ibrahim, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Soha Samir, Director of the Psychological Counseling Unit at the ERU, in addition to a large number of university faculty members, supporting staff members, students from all the university faculties, and public figures. The ceremony included numerous patriotic songs that were performed by the university choir, amidst active interaction of students and attendees.