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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continues its large-scale modernization of its educational infrastructure. The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade has completed the latest stage of the "StroyimNashDom" project to refurbish the academic building at 50 Novorossiyskaya Street.
A total of 3,148 square meters of space on the third and fourth floors of Academic Building 50 have been renovated. Twenty-nine renovated rooms with a total of 786 seats have been created, including 20 classrooms with 696 seats, two computer labs with 40 seats equipped with modern all-in-one computers, and three new teaching laboratories with 50 seats. All rooms are equipped with modern projection technology and 25 televisions with internet access. Student lounges have been created, and a video surveillance system with a feed to the institute's security post and the University Security Center has been installed.
I'd like to point out that, despite the economic conditions facing our country today, we continue to move forward. The project began in the second half of 2017, and step by step, floor by floor, we are systematically renovating the space. This is the result of the institute's team's talent and management, as well as their ability to unite the university's partners and friends. To date, over three thousand square meters have been renovated, and over the years of the project's implementation, a total of 17,500 square meters have been renovated. Behind every square meter stands the work of people who earn and invest in the university's development, as well as the contributions of students who actively participate in the institute's life. IPMEIT has come a long way, and I am confident that you will continue to develop, strengthening your position regardless of external circumstances. I congratulate everyone on this significant event and wish you continued success and achievements," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.
The grand opening of the renovated spaces marked a significant milestone in the development of the institute's educational infrastructure. Along with modernized classrooms providing comfortable learning conditions, special attention was paid to the creation of specialized laboratories focused on students' practical training and the development of applied competencies.
The Integrated Trading Systems Management Training Lab has become a modern educational platform aimed at developing professional competencies in trade management, negotiations, marketing strategy development, and the use of digital promotion tools. The space is equipped with specialized equipment provided by industrial partners AEZA Group LLC and Garvex Group. The lab will host practical classes, training sessions, master classes, and business simulations aimed at developing applied skills and preparing students for work in the real economy.
The training laboratory for designing and standardizing hotel products includes three functional zones: "Reception and Accommodation," "Restaurant Service," and "Rooms." This space simulates real-life operating conditions in the hospitality industry. The "Reception and Accommodation" zone utilizes TravelLine and EMIS SERVIS software (partnered by G1 Software), allowing students to master modern hotel management technologies and take a demo exam for the "Receptionist" profession. The "Restaurant Service" zone is equipped with the Saby hotel and restaurant services system, as well as professional equipment for practicing service skills and obtaining the "Waiter" profession. The "Rooms" zone features a full-scale mockup of a hotel room for developing competencies in the technical equipment of guest spaces and testing various quality control tools for operational units and fixed assets.
The Experimental Research and Behavioral Process Analysis Lab was created to conduct applied scientific research, model various behavioral scenarios, and subsequently process and interpret the resulting data. The educational process will utilize neural interfaces used in the disciplines of Neuromarketing, Service Design, and Consumer Loyalty Management. The lab is designed for undergraduate and graduate students conducting research and project work using modern methodologies and technological solutions.
Additionally, the renovated building now houses the IPMEiT Media studio—a specialized space for creating photo and video content, recording interviews and podcasts, and preparing materials for the website and social media. The studio is soundproofed and features a workstation for efficient post-processing. Further expansion of its technical capabilities is planned.
Since 2017, 17,500 square meters of IPMEIT's 50th academic building have been renovated and equipped as part of the "BuildOurHouse" project. The project aims to create a modern educational environment, integrate the educational process with practical training, and strengthen the university's collaboration with industrial partners.
The opening of renovated classrooms and laboratories is more than just a renovation and refurbishment of the premises. It's a systematic effort to create a modern educational environment where students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills sought by employers. We are consistently implementing the renovation project for the Novorossiyskaya building, creating a space that meets the current demands of the digital economy. "It's important to us that every classroom and every laboratory become a growth point—for students, faculty, and the entire institute," shared Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.
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