On 23 October 2026, a formal ceremony was held at the University of East Sarajevo to confer upon Professor Sergey Anatolyevich Karpishchenko the honorary academic title of Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Foča.
Professor Sergey Anatolyevich Karpishchenko is a Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor, Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology with Clinic, and Vice-Rector for International Affairs at Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University.
The ceremony was attended by Igor Andreyevich Kalabukhov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Bosnia and Herzegovina; Alexander Vladislavovich Borisov, representative of Rossotrudnichestvo; Professor Milan Kulić, Rector of the University of East Sarajevo; and Professor Dejan Bokonjić, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in Foča.
In their addresses, the Rector of the University and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation highlighted Professor Karpishchenko’s outstanding professional standing, his significant contribution to the advancement of modern otorhinolaryngology, his achievements in the surgical treatment of ENT disorders, his implementation of advanced surgical techniques, and his dedication to training the next generation of medical professionals. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of his academic research and clinical work in fostering international medical cooperation.
Professor Karpishchenko expressed his sincere gratitude to the Ambassador, the University leadership, and all those present for the honour bestowed upon him and for their recognition of his professional achievements. He also emphasised the importance of further strengthening academic, educational, and clinical ties between Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
