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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festivities kicked off with a series of vibrant events that brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni. And this is just the beginning of the celebration—a host of surprises and themed activities await participants throughout the academic year.
Ten years is a significant milestone for IPMEiT. During this time, the institute has become a space for active development, implementing innovative educational approaches, modern technologies, and scientific solutions. It develops competencies that meet the challenges of the times and the needs of the economy.
It's especially valuable that, as it moves forward, the institute carefully preserves the traditions of engineering and economics education established at the Polytechnic University at its inception. This is a solid foundation upon which the future is built. Today, IPMEIT is rightfully one of the leading centers for training highly qualified personnel for the development of the national economy, combining science, education, and practice.
The celebration began on March 20 with the "Day in Blue" campaign. On this day, students, faculty, alumni, and staff of IPMEIT came to class and work wearing blue, the institute's symbol. The hallways and classrooms were filled with vibrant blue accents, and photographs of the event became a symbol of unity, energy, and connection to IPMEIT's history.
The anniversary ice skating event, which has become an institute tradition, took place on March 21st. Over 150 participants gathered: the institute's leadership and higher schools, faculty, staff, activists from the Institute of Industrial Mechanics and Electronics (IPMEI) and student associations, students who have distinguished themselves in academic, scientific, and social activities, and guests of the Institute.
The event's program was packed with interactive activities, themed competitions, festive music, and a vibrant performance by Polina Chirkina, a second-year student in the International Business program. Competition winners received commemorative prizes, and all guests were treated to a boost of positive emotions and lasting impressions.
Chairman of the IPMET Faculty of Economics and Technology, Alexander Zinchenko, noted the importance of joint events in building a student community and expressed gratitude for the active participation of students and their support of student initiatives.
First-year student Vladislav Makarov shared his impressions: "This was my first time participating in the IPMEIT skating competition, and it was right at the time of our anniversary! The atmosphere was fantastic: lots of people, music, competitions, everyone interacting and supporting each other. It feels like the institute is truly a big team."
Traditionally, VTB Bank became the event's partner, for which the Institute expresses special gratitude.
The anniversary events—from the vibrant "Day in Blue" campaign to ice skating—clearly demonstrate how IPMEIT carefully preserves its traditions and creates new ones. And this is just the beginning: many more events dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary await students, staff, alumni, and partners. These events will continue throughout the remainder of the academic year.
Our institute has come a long way in 10 years and remains a strong, dynamic, and close-knit community—not just an educational platform but also a large team of like-minded individuals. Traditions like the anniversary ice skating event help us maintain a sense of unity, support each other, and move forward together, and I hope that the new tradition, "Day in Blue," will also become an important event in the life of the institute. Exactly 10 years ago, the rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University decided to establish a new institute, which over the years has been fulfilling the crucial task of developing economic education, a tradition that spans 124 years at the Polytechnic University. Our students delight us with their successes, victories in Olympiads, competitions, and various events, and our graduates continue to support the institute and contribute to the "Economic Education" endowment fund. We sincerely thank our partners for their ongoing support and participation in the creation of modern educational programs," noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.
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