As part of the celebrations dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Brest State Technical University, a memorial service was held to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the birth of Igor Dmitrievich Belogortsev, the first rector of BISI. This event marked an important milestone in preserving the memory and strengthening the university's traditions.

Igor Dmitrievich Belogortsev was born on April 3, 1911, in Barnaul. His path to the heights of architecture and education was long and eventful. In 1932, he graduated from the Siberian Institute of Territorial Organization in Omsk, and later, by correspondence, from the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages ​​(1941) and the Moscow Institute of Economics (1939). Even in his youth, he demonstrated a well-rounded and goal-oriented personality.

After completing his studies, he worked in his field, first in Yakutsk and Barnaul, and from 1936 in Novosibirsk as the head of the regional department of architecture. In 1945, he was appointed head of the architecture department of the Smolensk City Executive Committee, where he actively participated in the restoration and development of the urban environment. From 1947 to 1961, Igor Dmitrievich lectured at the construction technical school and the Smolensk Pedagogical Institute, studied local history, conducted archaeological excavations of the ruins of ancient Smolensk churches, and made a significant contribution to the study and preservation of the region's historical heritage.

In 1956, Belogortsev moved to Minsk, where he became deputy director of the Institute of Construction and Architecture of the Academy of Sciences of the Byelorussian SSR. This period became a time of active academic growth and preparation for his main life's work.

In 1966, Igor Dmitrievich was appointed the first rector of the newly opened Brest Civil Engineering Institute (BISI). It was he who laid the university's foundations, formed its faculty, and attracted leading specialists from Minsk, Moscow, and Leningrad. Thanks to his professionalism, organizational talent, and empathy, the institute set a high standard for education from its very first years, a standard that remains high today. He was known as a highly qualified specialist, a tactful leader, and a true intellectual.

In 1971, Igor Dmitrievich was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor.

After leaving his post as rector, Belogortsev continued his career in science and teaching: from 1981 until almost his death, he worked as a professor at the Minsk State University of Culture and Arts, passing on his experience to new generations.

Igor Dmitrievich Belogortsev passed away on October 17, 1996, leaving a lasting mark on the history of Belarusian architecture and education. His name is rightfully inscribed in the annals of BrSTU and all of Belarus.

The memorial service served not only as a tribute to the memory of this outstanding leader but also as an opportunity for the current generation of students and faculty to reflect on the importance of tradition, continuity, and responsibility for the university's future. Igor Dmitrievich Belogortsev's contribution to the establishment and development of BrSTU cannot be overstated.