Ural State University of Economics once again showed its worth at sports competitions. This time, Christina Votchal, a student of ME-15 group, master of sports in speed skating, got on the top tier.

Today, Ural State University of Economics hosted the opening of sculpture "Russia". The statue represents our country as a strong young woman. It organically combines decisiveness to fight for Fatherland and at the same a female principle. The sculpture was donated to the University by its graduate, Sima Land CEO Denis Veshkurtsev.

The students of Ural State University of Economics celebrated Chinese New Year and made a traditional dish of the holiday – pelmeni (dumplings). The students say that it is not only tasty and satisfying dish but also a symbol of a rich, cheerful and healthy life - both in summer and in winter.

For the first time, the USUE climbing team won in the Universiade of the Sverdlovsk region. Athletes from nine universities competed for places on the pedestal.

March 2, 2018, the Historical Museum of Polevskoy launched Bazhovsky Marathon dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Polevskoy and the 140th anniversary of P. Bazhov’s birth. The marathon opened with a panel discussion "P. Bazhov’s Literary and Philosophical Heritage in the Development of Territories: Culture, Education, and Tourism."