The key facts
- Ivan Romanchuk left the post of rector of Tyumen State University after six years; acting rector — Evgeny Golubev
- The appointment order was signed by Minister Valery Falkov; the document took effect on October 21, 2026
- Golubev is a 2005 graduate of Tyumen State University, previously worked at the university and headed Zapolyarny State University in Norilsk since 2022
Leadership Change at Tyumen State University
Tyumen State University has undergone personnel changes: Ivan Romanchuk has left the post of rector, and Evgeny Golubev, who previously headed Zapolyarny State University in Norilsk, has been appointed acting head of the university. This was announced by Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor, who took part in an extraordinary meeting of the Tyumen State University academic council, where the changes were announced. Moor thanked Romanchuk for his years of work and noted the university's achievements under his leadership.
The Results of Romanchuk's Six Years
Romanchuk began serving as acting rector in 2020 after Valery Falkov was appointed Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, and in January 2021 he officially took over as head of the university. The governor emphasized that over six years the university achieved notable results, symbolized by the new modern main building. During this period, the university developed scientific and educational programs, expanded cooperation with industrial enterprises, and participated in the federal Priority-2030 program.
Who Is Evgeny Golubev
Evgeny Golubev graduated from Tyumen State University in 2005, studied in the postgraduate program at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and received the degree of Candidate of Geographical Sciences. For him, this is a return to a familiar university: he previously headed the Tyumen State University technology park, served as vice-rector for cooperation with industrial partners, and led the Advanced Digital Technologies research center. Since 2022, Golubev worked as rector of Zapolyarny State University named after N. M. Fedorovsky in Norilsk.
Appointment Procedure and Context
The order appointing Golubev as acting rector was signed by Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov; the document took effect on October 21, 2026. Golubev will serve as acting rector until the position is filled in accordance with the established procedure. Moor congratulated him on returning to his alma mater and expressed confidence in the university's continued development. According to the publication, the changes are taking place against the backdrop of a large-scale overhaul of Russian higher education: in 2026, Tyumen State University was among the 11 additional universities that joined the experiment on transitioning to a new educational model with revised programs and enhanced practical training. It was previously reported that Tyumen students were to be housed in hotels instead of dormitories (August 2024), as well as about changes to admission rules announced by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in November 2025 and clarified in the summer of 2026, including the submission of documents through Gosuslugi.
