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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Guo Xinlong, a first-year master's student at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMET) in the Trade Business program "Managing Digital Ecosystems in Trade," took second place in the "Conquerors of the Summits" category at the finals of the all-Russian international student competition "StudRussia." The competition finals, held at MISIS University, brought together the most talented international students from Russian universities.
The StudRussia competition, sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, aims to support students who have achieved significant results in education and science, youth policy, community service, creativity, sports, and volunteerism. This year, over 1,200 applications were submitted, and qualifying rounds were held in all federal districts of the country. A total of 112 students from more than 20 neighboring and non-CIS countries reached the finals.
Guo Xinlong represented SPbPU in the "Conquerors of Peaks" sports category, dedicated to achievements in sports and physical education. He is a winner and runner-up in 3×3 basketball competitions and one of the Polytechnic's most prominent international athletes.
As part of the competition program, the student presented a paper titled "Sport as a Bridge: Russian-Chinese Cooperation at SPbPU," emphasizing the role of sport as a tool for international dialogue and integration at the Polytechnic University.
Olga Voronova, Director of the IPMEIT Higher School of Service and Trade, noted: "International students' participation in such competitive projects is highly significant for the development of the educational environment. This involvement expands opportunities for all participants, stimulates interest in joint initiatives, and emphasizes the fundamental value of international scientific and cultural cooperation. We actively develop such cooperation by implementing specialized programs for international students."
The StudRussia finals featured a rich educational program. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, addressed the participants with parting words. The finalists had the opportunity to speak with her informally and ask pressing questions. Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered a lecture entitled "The Value Foundations of Russian Society."
Guo Xinlong shared his impressions of the competition: "This process was quite challenging, but it significantly developed my complex analysis skills and impromptu presentation skills. It's a great honor for me to represent not only our institute, but also, in a sense, my country at the competition. The university's support, the attention of the faculty, and the warm words from everyone who believed in me—these mean a lot. This experience was made possible thanks to the platform the university creates for developing student initiatives. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to showcase what our university's students are capable of on a national scale. I will definitely continue to learn, develop, and share my knowledge to justify the trust placed in me."
Guo Xinlong's success in the StudRussia competition demonstrates that sports, education, and culture are truly becoming a universal language of international interaction. "It is especially important for IPMEIT that our international students not only adapt to the educational environment but also become active participants in the university community and champions of Polytechnic University values," shared IPMEIT Director Vladimir Shchepinin.
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