According to the results of the "100 best goods of Russia" All-Russian competition, USU became a laureate in the "Services in the education system" nomination. University was awarded an honorary diploma and entered the "Golden Hundred" category.

"100 best Goods of Russia"  program was created in 1998 on the basis of the Academy of Quality Problems as a tool for implementing projects aimed at supporting the competitiveness of domestic producers and stimulating the production of high-quality goods. The program consists of organizational, methodological, informational, advertising and competitive projects implemented in almost all regions of Russia.