In the lead-up to World No Tobacco Day, 1st-year students of the Faculty of Foreign Students joined a large-scale themed flash mob. The teachers of the Department of Anatomy guided by the head of the department O. V. Reztsov, actively supported the all-Russian campaign "Let's Free Russia from Tobacco Smoke!" As part of this important educational event, Professor S.D. Andreeva and Associate Professor N.L. Maltseva held detailed discussions about the harmful effects of nicotine addiction on the human body. The faculty explained to the future doctors the dangerous consequences of this bad habit. The students agreed with their teachers' arguments and noted that smoking has long lost its former popularity and that caring for one's own health remains the main modern trend.

      The staff of the Department of Hospital Therapy, headed by  Zh. G. Simonova, along with students, also joined this large-scale social movement. The faculty held thematic events with students aimed at combating the spread of tobacco smoking and promoting a healthy lifestyle. During the meetings, participants discussed in detail the medical aspects of this problem and the importance of complete avoidance of tobacco smoke. The solidarity of the teachers and the studentsy within the framework of the all-Russian campaign once again highlighted the significant role of future doctors in preventing dangerous addictions.

      The Department of Management and Commodity Science also took part in the campaign.