University training competitive specialists

The article describes the directions of training of competitive specialists at the Saratov State University, related to active involvement of students for research work, innovation and historical and patriotic activities. We present data about regular scientific schools with reports from leading Russian and foreign specialists and on student participation in competitions for grants in the field of applied projects. Some information is given about the ongoing activities to familiarize students with the history of the university and the biographies of outstanding scientists who determined the scientific and educational development of the university.