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Compassion, empathy, and family — these are the words that capture the essence of the film “You Are Not an Orphan" On the eve of Victory Day, the screening brought together Polytech students and guests from the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in St. Petersburg. “This film is based on a real human story of courage: during the war, an Uzbek family took in and raised more than a dozen children of different nationalities who had been evacuated to Tashkent. It is not just a film about war — it is a film about humanity. About the ability to remain human in the most difficult times. About how compassion, warmth, and responsibility know no borders or nationalities,” — noted rector of the Polytechnic University Andrey Rudskoy. 👉 The film tells the story of the Shamakmurodov family from Tashkent, who adopted 14 orphaned children during World War II. Based on real events, it has become a powerful tribute to humanism and is considered one of the most moving war dramas. For Polytech, this story carries special meaning. During the war, staff of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute were evacuated to Uzbekistan, where they continued their work. Today, the republic remains one of SPbPU’s key partners in science, education, and youth initiatives.