Title of Honorary Professor of Moscow State Medical University bestowed upon Azerbaijan’s First Lady
14.2.2012

The title of Honorary Professor of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Russian Federation has been bestowed upon President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, member of the Azerbaijani parliament Mehriban Aliyeva.
The letter sent by Rector of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, correspondent member of Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, professor, Doctor of Medicine Pyotr Glybochko says:
“The leadership of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University has passed a decision to bestow the title of Honorary Professor of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University upon Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva for her special merits and contributions to solving the global problems related to healthcare, maintenance of environment, peace and humanism. Ms. Aliyeva’s charitable activity is highly appreciated in the Russian Federation. The Russian representation of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation together with the Organization of Azerbaijani Youth of Russia is implementing a number of important projects, including “Cancer has no nation”, “Young people against acquired immune deficiency syndrome and drug addiction”, “Be sure you are healthy”, charity events in hospitals, children’s homes and houses for veterans. Ms. Aliyeva’s participation in the important programs on protection of mothers and children, programs struggling against thalassemia, children’s diabetes and other diseases is very valuable. It is especially important and pleasant for us that Mehriban Aliyeva, who graduated from our university, is promoting Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in the world.”
Up to now, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, which is known all over the world, has bestowed the title of Honorary Professor upon two persons – world-famous cardiologist, academician of Russian Academy of Sciences Yevgeni Chazov and world-famous cardiac surgeon, academician of Russian Academy of Sciences Leo Bokeria.