World ORT joins colleagues from ORT Russia in mourning the loss of Dr. Marina Moiseeva, long-serving Principal of the flagship ORT Technology School in Moscow.

Dr. Moiseeva passed away on January 8 following a long illness.

Marina Moiseeva joined the school in the earliest days of ORT’s return to the country following the fall of the Soviet Union. She served as Deputy Principal and, after a brief move, returned in May 2006 as Principal – a role she held for 13 years.

Under her leadership, the school grew into a leading education establishment, encompassing preschool and primary levels. Today the school has more than 1,600 students. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to Dr. Moiseeva’s dedication and vision.

After leaving the school, Dr. Moiseeva led the Research and Development Department at ORT Russia.

Colleagues, thousands of students, alumni, and the entire ORT community mourn her loss.

Mikhail Libkin, Director of ORT Russia, said: “In 1996, when I was still an ORT school student, Marina offered me my first teaching job: I taught computer literacy courses at the school.

“Marina was an absolutely unique person, with an extraordinary charm, as well as a remarkable ability to think systemically, to focus on what truly mattered, and to motivate and persuade others. I was fortunate to work alongside her for nearly 15 years.

“We will all miss her greatly. My deepest condolences to her family, to her daughter Sonya, her son Sasha, and her grandchildren.”

Vladimir Dribinskiy, World ORT’s Chief Program Officer, said: “Marina was a top-notch professional, a devoted ORTist, and a trusted friend.

“The flagship ORT Moscow school owes a great deal to her leadership.

“It is truly heartbreaking that such a bright and vibrant life was cut short at such a young age.”