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The closing ceremony of the All-Russian Student Forum "Your Move – 2025" was held in Moscow. It is being implemented by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The "Your Move" project is an event of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity" as part of the National Project "Youth and Children."

In the fifth season of the "Your Move" project, Polytechnic students became winners in the tracks "I Do," "I Determine," and "I Inspire."

In the "I Do" track, 100 winners from across Russia were selected from 12,000 applications, 17 of whom are studying at universities in St. Petersburg.

Three polytechnic students became the winners of the track and received cash prizes of 1,000,000 rubles each.

Ekaterina Makarova, Institute of Biological Sciences and Biology. Project: "EuroFoods Awards Culinary Championship." Tatyana Sedegova, Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology. Project: "Formation of Halide Perovskite Crystals in Radiation-Resistant Glass." Danil Dyuryagin, Institute of Geology. Project: "Laboratory for Creating Effective Methods for Parental Support of Graduates 'USE Family'" (*Tatar: "Family").

Over the course of eight months, participants in the "I Do" track launched and implemented socially significant projects on various topics. The leaders completed a series of challenges—from developing a project specification to solving case studies and filming video presentations—and then presented their findings to experts during an online and in-person defense, which was held for students from the Northwestern Federal District in Roshchino, Leningrad Oblast.

Ekaterina Makarova shared her impressions of participating: "This was my third time participating in the 'I Do' track. Every year, I refine and scale my project. The path to victory was challenging: completing eight months of competition tasks, meeting strict deadlines, and investing maximum effort and time into my own project—"EuroFoods Awards Culinary ChampionshipThis year, I believed in myself and felt I would achieve my long-awaited victory in the fifth season. And so it happened! I want to thank everyone who cheered for me and supported me: my family, my team, my mentors, and my friends. Your support was incredibly important to me!

Polytechnic University students also made it into the top 200 winners of the "I Determine" track—a project in which participants complete surveys on the platform and influence real changes in the educational environment.

The winners of the “I define” track were: Ekaterina Makarova (IBBSiB), Ekaterina Kushner (IBBSiB), Mikhail Alekseev (IKNK), Diana Zaydullina (IPMET).

The "Inspire" track focused on developing regional teams, assessing their performance, rewarding achievements, and encouraging active participation in the project. Third place in the track went to a regional team from St. Petersburg, coordinated by Polytechnic University student Ivan Barsukov (IMMiT). The team received 150,000 rubles for development in 2026.

Participating in competitions like these helps develop the skills needed for life in the modern world. I've been involved in this project for several years now, and every year I improve both myself and my projects. Here, I learned how to assemble a team, effectively use resources, collaborate with partners, and share responsibility. I'd like to express my gratitude to all the organizers of the presidential platform's "Russia – Land of Opportunity" project for the knowledge that helps me now and will definitely be useful in the future! — shared Danil Dyuryagin.

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A project by students from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU won a grant competition from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). The initiative, "Creating an Advanced Educational Course: Robotics and Chemistry—At the Crossroads of Two Sciences," received support in the second season of the Rosmolodezh.Grants competition. 978,000 rubles were allocated for the project.

The project will be developed and implemented at the IMMiT, in the Department of Applied Chemistry, and at the Scientific and Educational Center "Nanotechnology and Coatings."

The project was led by Mikhail Udovichenko, a first-year master's student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology. The project team included Tatyana Sedegova (first-year master's student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology), Nikita Dybin (fourth-year at the Higher School of Physics and Technology), Artem Tereshkov (third-year at the Higher School of Architecture and Radioelectronics), and Polina Sorokina (third-year at the Institute of Biological, Social, and Biological Sciences). The entire team is a member of the ChemTeam student chemistry association. The project mentors were Alexander Semencha, Head of the Department of Applied Chemistry and Director of the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research Center, and Viktor Klinkov, a research fellow at the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research Center.

The project's main goal is to develop professional competencies in the development of robotic systems for the chemical industry among students from SPbPU and other relevant universities, as well as schoolchildren from St. Petersburg. The training program includes mastering new technologies, from the use of artificial intelligence and programming in the chemical industry to practical work in the REC laboratory.

The project will result in the creation of a unique curriculum and teaching materials, as well as a course pilot, during which participants, together with experienced mentors, will present innovative solutions for the chemical industry.

The implementation of this initiative will engage talented young people in the research activities of the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research and Education Center and train specialists in priority areas of scientific and technological development.

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The awards ceremony for the winners of the all-Russian program "Russian Scholarship Holder: A Course for the Future" was held in the Northwestern Federal District. Among the 690 laureates from 51 universities were students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, who demonstrated outstanding academic achievements. Thirty-one SPbPU students were awarded prestigious state scholarships, one of the most significant achievements among technical universities in the district.

Natalia Pyatinda, Head of the Department for the Implementation of Public Projects at the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District, opened the ceremony. She emphasized: "A scholarship of such a high level motivates us to continue our research. It encourages us to believe in ourselves and to keep going. The 690 scholarship recipients from 51 universities in the Northwestern Federal District are a significant indicator of your intelligence, hard work, and determination."

The speech by Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, added a special symbolism to the moment. Congratulating the scholarship recipients on behalf of the Governor, he recalled their great origins: "You have gathered today in St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science and professional education. It was here, by decree of Peter the Great on February 8, 1724, that the Academy of Sciences, the university, and the academic gymnasium were founded. This is the beginning of the history of Russian science and professional education. You are the continuers of the great traditions established by Peter the Great, Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov, Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev, and Zhores Ivanovich Alferov. For the students of the university named after the founder of Russian engineering education, these words sound like a direct parting word and a high assessment of their mission."

The success of SPbPU students confirms their high-quality preparation and active research. Based on the results of the competition, effective September 1, 2025, the university awarded scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation to seven students (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences" and "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences" competition groups). Twenty-four students received scholarships from the Government of the Russian Federation (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences," "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences," and "Social Sciences" competition groups).

"The 31 Presidential and Government scholarships awarded to our students are more than just a number; they are the most impressive award and the best confirmation of SPbPU's exceptional quality. This is a shared victory: the impeccable professionalism of our faculty and the remarkable talent and perseverance of our students. We are especially proud that the majority of awards were won in engineering and technical fields. This speaks volumes about the strength of our Polytechnic School and its key role in Russia's technological breakthrough. "This means we don't just teach—we train engineers who are already building the future of our country," emphasized SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.

Tatyana Sheptunova accompanied the scholarship recipients at the ceremony: The scholarship is not only significant financial support, but also an honorary sign of recognition at the federal level.

Financial support is intended to stimulate new discoveries in priority areas: IT, biotechnology, energy, and medicine.

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The finals of the World Championship in Russian as a Foreign Language took place in Moscow. The "Eurasia Express" team of second-year students from the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, consisting of Maximilian Terentyev, Anastasia Choki, and Rakhmatulla Babadzhanov, won second place in the European division.

Over 4,500 people aged 16–22 from 66 countries participated in the qualifying rounds. After six remote stages, the ten strongest teams advanced to the in-person final in Moscow. The final program included discussion games, case studies, and tasks testing language proficiency and intercultural understanding.

"Eurasia Express" is an international team, featuring students from Latvia and Turkmenistan. The participants demonstrated a high level of Russian language proficiency, the ability to argue their case, and teamwork in a highly competitive intellectual environment, finishing second to only one team in the European division.

The name "Eurasia Express" reflects the idea that Russia, where we study, unites different cultures and nationalities, explained team captain and second-year Advertising and Public Relations student Maximilian Terentyev.

The final competition took the form of a tense in-person discussion game. Eurasia Express finished among the top three teams, losing to only one other team in the European division.

"Even though we took second place, it's a victory for us! The Russian language brought people together from different countries and gave us the chance to share experiences. I'm grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to participate in this event, for the new connections I made, for the chance to see the New Year's capital, and, of course, we're going to compete for the grand prize again next year," said Rakhmatulla Babajanov.

Anna Rymoshevskaya, mentor and lecturer at the Higher School of Mining and Social Sciences, commented: "The students demonstrated not only linguistic proficiency but also a mature team strategy. The trip to Moscow was an important professional and cultural experience for the students—they will return with new knowledge, contacts, and motivation for further work."

In addition to the competition, the organizers prepared an extensive excursion program—participants visited Moscow's historical center, museums, and memorial complexes, including the "Road of Memory" museum project, which further expanded their understanding of Russian history and culture.

"We were all particularly impressed by the "Road of Memory" museum complex, which encircles the main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces in Patriot Park. The gallery tells the detailed story of each day of the Great Patriotic War, creating a highly authentic atmosphere for the events of 1941-1945. "For foreign children, this is an opportunity to learn more about the most fateful war in Russian history," Anna Rymoshevskaya shared.

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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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Three international students from the Polytechnic University received awards from the St. Petersburg government. The ceremony, held in the historic Smolny building, was conducted by Yevgeny Grigoryev, Chairman of the City Committee for External Relations.

Sofia Yatsenko, a fourth-year student at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Production (IBBS), was recognized for outstanding scientific achievements. She is studying Biotechnology at the Polytechnic University.

Dmitrii Rusnak, a third-year student at the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Economics, Management and Transport (IPMET) and Moldova, was awarded for his active social work.

Third-year student of the Higher School of International Relations, Ogultach Rakhimova from Turkmenistan, was awarded an award for creative achievements.

"Polytechnic students not only study, but also create the university's history," noted Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs. "Their victories at the city level demonstrate the highest level of preparation, determination, and talent. We are proud that they represent our university and their countries with dignity, making an invaluable contribution to the academic and cultural life of the Polytechnic and St. Petersburg."

Sofia Yatsenko shared her impressions: "The invitation to the majestic Smolny was a pleasant surprise. It was a joy to see so many talented young people from different countries. Moments like these undoubtedly become some of the most vivid memories of my student years!"

"It's a great honor for me to receive thanks and gifts from the External Relations Committee. Thank you for your attention and support, which inspires me to do even more!" added Ogultach Rakhimova.

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The Nevskaya Ratusha hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the 2025 competition to conduct research on the history of the defense and siege of Leningrad. This year's winners included seven students, graduate students, and staff members from the Polytechnic Institute of Humanities.

The competition was held by the Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg in accordance with the activities of the state program of St. Petersburg "Knowledge Economy in St. Petersburg", approved by the Decree of the Government of St. Petersburg dated 23.06.2014 No. 496, and the Resolution of the Government of St. Petersburg dated 01.08.2022 No. 695 "On the prizes of the Government of St. Petersburg for the winners of the competition for conducting research on the history of the defense and siege of Leningrad."

This competition is of great importance both for popularizing knowledge about the war and the siege and for helping young people determine what is most important to them. It's also a great help to the Institute of Defense and Siege of Leningrad, which was established at the behest of the city's governor within our Siege Memorial Museum," noted Petr Tishchenko, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Archives Committee.

In addition to the prestigious award and the opportunity to contribute to preserving the memory of great events, the winners will receive prizes ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 rubles. In 2024, these prizes were increased by a decision of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.

By decree of the St. Petersburg Government, 25 prizes were awarded based on the results of the competition. Seven of these were awarded to representatives of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In the "Undergraduates" category, the award winners were Polina Krison and Anna Malinina. In the "Graduate Students and Adjuncts" category, the award winners were Tatyana Gavrilova and Alexandra Dmitrieva. In the "Young Scientists" category, the award winner was Ekaterina MushenkoIn the "Young PhD Candidates" category, Dmitry Vycherov and Maxim Ganin won awards.

For many years, I've been studying various aspects of the daily lives of Soviet children and adolescents during the Great Patriotic War. In this context, in recent years, I've begun researching childhood during the siege of Leningrad. As a result of this research, new documents have been introduced into scholarly circulation, providing valuable insights into the evacuation of children and adolescents from Leningrad. I submitted my research for the competition, examining the restoration of the Pioneer camp network in 1944-1945," shared Dmitry Vycherov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences.

Students and young scholars carefully studied the archives, collecting, bit by bit, reliable data on the events and people of a fateful era in the history of our city, the country, and the world. Polina Krison, a student at the Higher School of International Relations, dedicated her research to her native Pavlovsk, specifically to Anna Zelenova, director of the Pavlovsk Palace during the Great Patriotic War.

"My family has lived in St. Petersburg for exactly six generations, and I'm proud to be a St. Petersburger, a resident of a city with such a unique and challenging history. "The history of Leningrad during the Great Patriotic War has been the subject of countless studies, yet the equally interesting and significant events that took place in its suburbs are often overlooked. Therefore, for me, promoting Pavlovsk, my small homeland, and the heroism of its residents and individuals is not only a personal interest but also an honor I bear with pride," said Polina Krison, a student at the Graduate School of Management.

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Students from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have won and placed first in the first round of the federal youth design and art competition "Young Design 2025." The awards ceremony took place in the Rope Workshop of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The event brought together over 150 representatives of educational institutions, industrial partners, and mentors and served as a key platform for presenting the results of the eleven competition tracks.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, and Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of the HSE St. Petersburg branch.

Following expert evaluation, students and postgraduates from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering demonstrated outstanding results, becoming winners and runners-up in five of the eleven categories.

The "Apple Code" nomination was organized jointly with the Frunzensky District Administration of St. Petersburg and aimed at developing a territorial branding concept for the Apple Orchard in Kupchino. Daria Antropova, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took first place, and Valeria Zhuravleva, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took second place.

The "Workshop in Detail" category, supported by Neva Technology, focused on creating an interactive animation of the production cycle of a composite part. A team of fourth-year students majoring in Information Design at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences (ISI)—Ulyana Gnatyuk, Yuliana Zaytseva, and Olesya Labutina—won first place. Fourth-year student Anna Andreeva, also majoring in Information Design, won second place.

Anna Kozlova, a second-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Contemporary Art, won first place in the Benois-Benois project school, which was implemented jointly with the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and dedicated to the creation of a souvenir collection for the exhibition All Benois – All Benois.

The "Warmth of Bread" project school, organized with the support of the Ural Chamber of Crafts and the St. Petersburg Foundation for the Support of Innovation and Youth Initiatives, focused on developing a design project for a historic bakery at the merchant G.E. Podvintsev Estate Museum in Nevyansk, Sverdlovsk Oblast. First-year master's students in the Architectural Environmental Design program at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ISI), Timur Baltayev and Alexandra Marishchuk, took third place.

"Youth Design" is a unique competition! We see real clients in this project. Polytechnic University has been participating in the competition for five years now, and I've had the opportunity to witness the project gaining popularity. New interesting partners are emerging, and regular clients are returning. "For students, this is a great opportunity to try their hand at working with real-life cases as part of the educational process, and most importantly, to see the fruits of their labor realized," noted Tatyana Diodorova, associate professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture and mentor for the "Apple Code" and Benois-Benois project school categories.

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In Moscow, as part of the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities, Rosatom's flagship universities were awarded for the best organization of their university program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. The final stage was the "Atomic Fusion" competition. Following this, the winners in the "Rosatom Key Universities" category were: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, ETU "LETI" named after V.I. Ulyanov, and SevSU.

Throughout the year, the nuclear industry's anniversary was integrated into the educational, scientific, and extracurricular activities of universities across the country. A large-scale university program was developed, uniting the nuclear industry, the higher education system, and youth communities. More than 2,000 events were organized across the country, including 632 technical tours of industry facilities, 1,045 meetings between students and executives and specialists, scientific conferences, "Atom Week," the "Era of Dreamers" celebratory show, "World Atomic Week," the AtomFest industry festival, job fairs, intellectual competitions, lectures, film screenings, and city and family events. The university program brought together 109 Russian universities, engaging over 215,000 students in lively interactions, and reaching over 15 million people.

Russian universities have become a space where students gain knowledge about the development and achievements of the nuclear industry, as well as career prospects at Rosatom enterprises. This result was made possible through the systematic collaboration between Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the university community.

The "Atomic Fusion" competition was established to recognize contributions to the university's program and systematic work on developing human resources. The project aims to engage students, faculty, and university staff in the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry and strengthen industry partnerships. University teams presented their programs, and the best were recognized at the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova and Director General of the Rosatom Corporate Academy Yulia Uzhakina presented awards to the universities that made the greatest contribution to the celebration of the nuclear industry's anniversary year and the development of Rosatom's human resources.

The following universities made it into the top 5: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI, Sevastopol State University

The 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry is a major national holiday. We held a number of events, with a special focus on young people. After all, it is they who will develop the projects we are launching today and create new ones. Together with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, we organized a large-scale university program. Its goal was to engage students, share with them a sense of pride in the achievements of science and technology, and look back on the nuclear industry's journey. Particularly popular among participants were technical tours of enterprises, with around 700 of them taking place," said Yulia Uzhakina, General Director of the Rosatom Corporate Academy.

In the year of the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry, we were able to deepen collaboration between the industry and universities, renew our talent pool, and foster a sense of pride in our country in everyone who has gained new knowledge about breakthrough nuclear technologies. The partnership between the Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Education and Science, and leading technical universities is an important part of Russia's technological leadership ecosystem, said Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

At Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, with the participation of Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and financial support from Rosenergoatom, a renovated Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory was opened. Overall, the university implemented 45 major university program events.

The winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the AtomDiscovery scientific and educational program in 2026. The program includes a tour of nuclear cities, visits to nuclear power plants, and visits to nuclear industry production sites.

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Students from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU performed brilliantly at the 3rd All-Russian Student Olympiad "Automation and Informatization of the Fuel and Energy Complex." The team participated in the competition with the support of the IMMiT Directorate and the SPbPU Youth Policy Department.

The event took place in the Tver region at the Zaluchye training and production center. Organized by the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, the Olympiad brought together students from various regions of Russia studying automation and process control.

Participants were asked to solve practical engineering problems. These included programming a REGUL R500 virtual programmable logic controller and developing a human-machine interface for a training technology rig. This rig simulates pressure regulation processes similar to those found in oil pumping stations.

Fourth-year students from the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at IMMiT demonstrated outstanding results. Ivan Pavlyuchenko took first place in the "Programming the REGUL Logic Controller" category, demonstrating strong skills in developing control, protection, and regulation algorithms. Pavel Patrin placed second in the "Development of a Human-Machine Interface in MasterSCADA 4D" category. The expert committee recognized his work for its well-designed operator panel, clear process visualization, ease of use, and creative approach.

"The Olympiad's problems are as close as possible to real-life production challenges in the oil and gas industry. Our success in solving them speaks to the high quality of our preparation and demonstrates our readiness to tackle complex engineering cases in industrial automation," said Olympiad winner Ivan Pavlyuchenko.

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