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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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At the finals of the All-Russian "Russian Student Spring" festival, held in Kazan, third-year IPMEiT student Ekaterina Pautova took first place in the "Beatbox" vocal category. She represented Polytechnic University in the 26-member St. Petersburg delegation this year.
This is Ekaterina's debut appearance in the finals of the "Student Spring" competition, but she has considerable creative experience under her belt. She is a Russian beatbox champion and performs under the stage name K-PAU. In 2024, her talent was recognized at her home university, in the 17th season of the "Star of Polytechnic" competition. She took third place and received the Audience Award. Ekaterina has been beatboxing for nine years and even teaches it herself.
The Polytechnic University student's performance was one of the most striking and talked-about at the competition. She presented her own interpretation of The White Stripes' world-famous hit "Seven Nation Army," combining virtuoso beatboxing with melodic vocals. This creative fusion not only showcased her technical mastery but also created a truly musical, emotional composition that captivated the judges and audience.
"I thoroughly enjoyed participating. Thank you to our wonderful team for the supportive and inspiring atmosphere. It was especially exciting to perform in two different capacities: as a solo artist and as part of the regional program "Rock Fairytale," revealing a new, unexpected side of St. Petersburg," she shared.
Ekaterina Pautova's victory was part of a triumph for the entire St. Petersburg delegation. In 2025, the city team won the prestigious "Breakthrough of the Year" award for the first time, taking home more than half of all possible awards from the total number of submitted applications. This result eloquently testifies to the exceptional level of creative preparation and the diversity of talent among St. Petersburg's students.
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