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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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On October 2, a ceremonial meeting of the Academic Council took place, at which the mantle and diploma of Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University were presented to the president of the Global Energy Association (Moscow) and the Russian-Latin American Bering-Belinshausen Institute (Montevideo, Uruguay), journalist, and Doctor of Historical Sciences Sergei Brilev.
The title "Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University" is awarded to outstanding figures in science and technology, education, and culture, as well as leading specialists from Russia and abroad, for significant contributions to the development of cutting-edge fields of knowledge and scholarship, whose work contributes to the strategic development, expansion of areas of cooperation, and enhancement of the university's prestige. On June 26, 2025, members of the Academic Council unanimously voted to award the title "Honorary Doctor of SPbPU" to Sergei Brilev.
We have the deepest respect for our honorary doctors. They make a significant contribution to the development of education, science, culture, and the upbringing of youth, noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.
Polytechnic University and the Global Energy International Association, whose president is Sergey Brilev, have been collaborating since 2021, when the university hosted the announcement of the Global Energy Prize finalists. Energy is one of Polytechnic University's key areas of focus, so the Association's efforts to develop international research and projects and support innovation in the fuel and energy sector are crucial for the university.
Also in 2022, our university hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the Young Scientist 4.0 program, which is being implemented by the Association jointly with Gazprom.
We are all grateful to Sergei Borisovich for his active involvement in the publication of a scientific journal of the same name at our university, in collaboration with the Global Energy Association, since 2022. This journal is included in the current version of the Unified State List of Scientific Publications—the "White List," emphasized Dmitry Karpov, SPbPU Academic Secretary, in his speech.
During the event, Sergei Brilev was also congratulated on his recent successful defense of his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences on the topic "Interaction between Soviet and British intelligence services in Europe in 1941–1945."
At first glance, it seems strange that I, a doctor of historical sciences, have received such recognition at a technical university. But in reality, we're all working on the same thing," commented Sergey Brilev.
After receiving the gown and diploma of Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Sergey Brilev addressed the members of the Academic Council. In his speech, he highlighted the opportunities for collaboration with the Polytechnic University and thanked everyone for the honor.
"The Polytechnic University is much more than just a university. It's a monument to a glorious history and a portal to a visible future," noted Sergey Brilev.
Sergey Brilev was born in Cuba in 1972 and earned two degrees from MGIMO and the Montevideo Institute of Foreign Languages. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He built a career in analytical journalism and worked for a long time at the Rossiya TV channel. He has authored numerous documentaries and publications. He has received various awards, including the Order of Honor and the Order of Friendship. He is a multiple finalist and winner of the TEFI award. His achievements have been repeatedly recognized with gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation.
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