From Persian, the name Firuz translates as"stone of happiness". Turquoise was valued by the ancient Persians, because it brought good luck in love and victory on the battlefields. Modern Arabs even consider the name radiant, because it goes to bright people who are ready to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the cause and loved ones. Like a precious stone, Firuza smiles even in the most difficult moments of life. Thanks to her hard work, she succeeds at work and in the family. Remaining a self-sacrificing mother and a faithful guardian of the home, she serves high ideals, is organized, responsible and unshakeable in her decisions. Her leadership qualities are perfectly combined with her artistic nature. I think it's easy to guess who we're talking about.
Firuza Zotova is the only woman in the Vice-rector's corps of the Volga Academy. This is no accident. All conscious life firuzi of Rahmatullahi connected with the University. She came here as a young student and had a brilliant professional career. She celebrated her anniversary with her family and friends. However, for her, the Academy itself is her home, and her colleagues and students are almost family. No wonder its hospitality is legendary.
"In Firuz Rakhmatullovna, I was always amazed by the energy and boundless confidence that everything planned will work out," says the head of the Department of sports management, recreation and sports and recreation tourism, Professor Galina Golubeva. - With her confidence, she charges the team, unites people around her. Difficulties Firuz Rahmatullo absolutely not confused, her zest for life helps her to carry out any plans. Last summer, she caught fire with the idea of going to a world Cup soccer match in St. Petersburg, and despite the difficulties with buying tickets, she eventually went with her husband. In her garden, she is ready to work endlessly. A fan of orchids, of which she has an incredible number, and all bloom deliciously. After the bath at her dacha, guests are always waiting for the famous chebureks with milk, which she makes herself. And her pizza is special, about the height of a hand, a centimeter of dough, everything else is filling. That is the whole Firuza Ahmadullovna!»
"A special warmth and sincerity tied Rahmatullohu Firuz's mother. Respect for elders is a trait that always draws attention to itself in behavior , - says the adviser to the rector's office, Professor Viktor Demidov. "I guess that's how she was raised." This attitude I felt right from the moment I met him. She is attentive to any advice I give her, and I have never heard a harsh response from her. Recently, I again had a reason to feel this concern for myself. Firuza Rakhmatullovna, meeting me at the Academy, expressed concern to my wife that during the coronovirus I was not at home, but at work. I had to listen."
"Our families are connected more than working relationships," says a student of Firuza Zotova, associate Professor of the Department of theory and methodology of physical culture and sport, Yevgenia Burtseva. "She makes all her former students feel at home. I will cite only one case. It was September, the time of harvest and preparation for the winter. But work always comes first. Late in the evening, we finished what we planned, and Firuza Rahmatullovna says: "Well, let's go pickle tomatoes." Her son Sasha rolled up the cans, I salted, and Firuza Rahmatulovna went to the greenhouse with a flashlight to collect tomatoes. They didn't notice it was getting light. I look at my watch - four in the morning! Happy and bright were the times. We still like to spend time and relax with her – a person who will definitely help if you have a problem. And with the same passion, self-forgetfulness, all night long, as if we are talking about her favorite dacha and a greenhouse full of ripe tomatoes."
"Firuza Rakhmatullovna and I have known Each other for a long time, "recalls the editor - in-chief of the journal" Theory and practice of physical culture", Professor Lyudmila Lubysheva. - At first, our meetings were held in a formal atmosphere. But one day I was invited to the Volga Academy to take part in a summer school for young scientists, and I was asked to come to Kazan the day before. I arrived on Sunday and found myself in the hospitable home of Firuza Rahmatullovna instead of a hotel. She did not meet me in a formal suit, but in a smart home apron. The house smelled of fresh baked goods. A delicious Tartar meat pie was taken out of the oven, and we sat down at a table filled with dishes of national cuisine… And the conversation wasn't about work. It was such a warm meeting, which is organized for friends. It was clear that I was not just a colleague to her. Our relationship has changed. Since then, we have been communicating without a first name or patronymic, and we are interested in family matters. This informal reception gave me to understand that Firuza Ahmadullovna each sees in the first place, man."
Indeed, the human factor is a key factor in the life of Firuza Zotova. Only she knows what it cost her and her team to implement such important projects for the Academy: to open a dissertation Council, create a scientific journal, and conduct a number of significant studies. But people remember with gratitude the fun "skits" organized by her, friendly gatherings and just useful professional advice. No wonder the doors of her office are decorated not only with the official sign Vice-rector for research and international activities, but also with the inscription LOVE. Grateful students left their hearts here. And it's mutual!