Once upon a time there was a magnificent kingdom in a wonderful place on the shore of a cold sea. The inhabitants of the kingdom could admire fascinating downs and dusks of the fiery-red Sun welcoming and seeing off each new day.
Whimsical trees grew at the seaside. Bending down under furious winds they formed fantastic creatures, winding in their crazy dance.
Charming mermaids longing for their fiancés who were waiting for them on the shore and pouring the tears of sorrow occupied the sea. These tears in some unknown way turned into yellow-brown pitch, which was used for making breathtaking adornments.
A fair and wise king ruled this kingdom. He lived in a palace, which was guarded by the two fierce bulls crossing their foreheads ready to tear everyone who dared to break peace and calm of the palace. The king’s highest pride was his 9 sons, all unbelievably smart.
The eldest son was responsible for the royal treasury because he got along well with financing, accounting and could bring together debit and credit.
The other son was inveterate fisherman. No matter what the weather was like he drove his vessel far away from the shore, threw the anchor and stayed one on one with the sea for a couple of hours.
It must be admitted that his ship was made by the third brother who was a head of a shipyard and built tremendous and marvelous vessels, yachts, and boats sailing through the unlimited space of the cold sea.
And if any of those ships broke another brother would always offer his help. He was a skillful mechanical engineer who knew all technologies of repairing and exploitation of royal devices.
Jointly with the youngest brother they invented a magic machine. All the horizons were now opened to them. All that was needed was just to download a special software and then surf in the world of information and entertainment.
It also should be mentioned that the kingdom was extremely beautiful. It was filled with queer plants, its forests were inhabited with various species of animals, and its rivers were full of fish. All this wealth was under the most nature-loving brother’s surveillance. He took care of every leaf, every deer, and every trout. Everything else in his life was as nothing compared to the picturesque sceneries that kingdom provided him with.
When the days of the king were counted he desired to make up a will but it was difficult for him to solve an important problem: which one of his sons will inherit the kingdom and reign in it after the king’s death. Not an hour of the day went by but he thought of it.
Finally, on the last day of the rest of his life the king gathered his 9 sons and declared his majesty’s will. From now on all king’s fortune was endowed for the development of science. The country itself was divided into 9 parts and each brother became a superior of his own district and did his best to enlighten the citizens of the kingdom.
Thanks to the efforts, diligence, sharp mind and purposefulness of all sons the kingdom expanded, developed and prospered. And this year it is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
So, let us congratulate our Alma mater!