As part of the work of the Student Research Laboratories “Ichthyologist” and “Processor” at the Department of Aquaculture and Environmental Design, a meeting was held between 2nd–3rd year students of the specialty “Water Bioresources and Aquaculture” and a well‑known scientist in the field of fisheries — Elena Vasilyevna Tarazevich, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor at the Department of Technologies and Mechanization of Livestock Production and Processing of Agricultural Products at the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University.
Elena Vasilyevna spoke about her life journey, which began in Polesie. Today, she is a professor at the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University, the author of the monograph “Selection and Genetic Foundations for the Development of Belarusian Carp Breeds,” a co‑author of the lecture course “Fish Breeding,” the holder of 4 patents, and the author of 3 new carp breeds of Belarusian selection. For many years of work, the scientist has been repeatedly awarded honorary certificates by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Presidium of the Academy of Agrarian Sciences, and the Department of Agrarian Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Elena Vasilyevna’s scientific interests encompass fish breeding and genetics, as well as technologies for the reproduction and cultivation of aquaculture species. When interacting with students, Elena Vasilyevna advised them to devote themselves fully to their chosen field, not to be afraid of difficulties, and to persistently work towards their goals. She particularly emphasized the importance of research activities for future specialists and urged young people to actively engage in science, seeing in it profound practical significance.
