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A student team from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, led by Liliya Talipova, senior lecturer at the Institute's School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction, won the "Digital Era of Transport" IT championship. The competition took place in Moscow.

The event was held with the support and participation of the Russian Ministry of Transport, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities, the Federal Road Agency, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor), the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association, and relevant agencies and institutes. The Digital Era of Transport Association served as the organizer.

The winners of this season's intermediate stages participated in the championship. The Polytechnic University team "Vysota," consisting of students from the Civil Engineering Institute: Evangelina Morozova, Anna Ryabova, Alexander Pakhomov, Igor Tokarev, and Yaroslav Sosnovsky, confidently solved the case "Development of a System for Analyzing and Predicting Road Pavement Performance under Various Operating Conditions," developed by Magistral Group. The team developed a web application and implemented a mathematical forecasting model.

"The championship victory was made possible by a clear division of work within the team: the engineering team developed physical and mathematical models for calculating the wear and service life of the pavement, while the IT team created the "Virtual Laboratory" web application, integrating these algorithms into a user-friendly interface," noted Evgeniya Morozova, a postgraduate student in the "Design and Construction of Roads, Subways, Airfields, Bridges, and Transport Tunnels" program at the Civil Engineering Institute.

During the case study, the Vysota Research Institute team demonstrated their skills in mathematical modeling and programming. "The project demonstrated that digitalization of transport requires close collaboration between engineers and developers: only together can they transform complex calculations into a clear and useful tool for users," Liliya Talipova emphasized.

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The 10th All-Russian Occupational Safety and Health Week (VNOT) was held in Sirius. Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov and Andrey Betin, Director General of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," spoke at the opening ceremony.

The VNOT Youth Day is the premier event for young professionals, offering a short introduction to best practices in enhancing safety culture, productivity, and commitment to corporate goals. The theme of the 2025 Youth Day is "Sustainable and Safe Development: The Formula for the Future."

The event was attended by students from 40 leading universities in the country and more than 130 delegations of young company professionals.

Students presented the Polytechnic University Civil Engineering Institute AndInstitute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade.

Youth Day participants had the opportunity to attend more than 20 practical sessions, business and intellectual games, take part in the online occupational safety championship "Three Shifts," and participate in interactive events from leading PPE suppliers and manufacturers.

Several competitions were held as part of Youth Day: a case championship titled "Effective Tools for Developing Human Resource Potential and Safety Culture in Organizations," a digital solutions competition titled "Safety Technologies: Digital Transformation in Occupational Safety and Human Resources Management," and an innovation competition titled "Innovations in PPE: Engineering Solutions of the Future." Over 270 teams of university students and young professionals from Russian companies applied to participate in the competitions, 37 of which advanced to the in-person final round at VNOT-2025.

Polytechnic students presented three projects, which were highly praised by the jury.

The PolySafeBot project, designed to solve a wide range of occupational safety and health problems using Telegram, took first place in the "Safety Technologies: Digital Transformation in Occupational Safety and Human Resources" category. The project was created by a team from the ISI Higher School of Technosphere Safety: Alexander Gorshkov, Anastasia Dzhur, and Arina Puchkova, and supervised by graduate student Sergey Shavurov.

The project "Unified Analytical Data Platform: A System for Real-Time Monitoring of Operator and Environmental Conditions" also won a prize in the same category. The project's authors are a team from the IPMEIT Graduate School of Industrial Management: Polina Alyushkina, Daniil Plushenko, Polina Savchuk, and Anastasia Zagorodnyaya, supervised by Associate Professor Anna Timofeeva.

The project aims to prevent industrial accidents by integrating wearable sensors that monitor worker health and environmental parameters with predictive analytics on a single platform.

In the "Innovations in PPE: Engineering Solutions of the Future" category, a team of students from the Institute of Social Sciences' Higher School of Technosphere Safety took second place with their project "Hand Protection for the Far North," which provides adequate protection for a wide range of tasks in the Arctic and Far North. This project was presented by Artyom Mironov, Marina Petukhova, and Vadim Kurmyshov.

During the All-Russian Occupational Safety and Health Week, Polytechnic students also actively participated in the "GosLeague" business game, demonstrating their high qualifications in the fields of public service and occupational safety.

At the closing ceremony of Youth Day, ISI representatives Sergey Shavurov and Vadim Kurmyshov, along with representatives from other universities, took part in an intellectual game, where their opponents were the heads of leading industry representatives.

At the 10th All-Russian Occupational Safety and Health Week, Polytechnic students demonstrated excellent results and strengthened the university's position in matters of occupational safety and health.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University ranked fourth among higher education institutions offering hospitality industry training programs. The list was compiled by the agency RaEX in 2025, includes 20 universities from 13 regions of Russia.

Training specialists for the hospitality industry began at SPbPU in 2018 with the launch of bachelor's degree programs in "Hotel Management" and "Tourism." In 2022, two master's degree programs were launched: "International Hotel Business" and "Hotel and Tourism Complex Development Management."

SPbPU's high position in the RAEX ranking confirms the quality of its educational programs and their alignment with modern industry requirements. The faculty consists of both highly qualified academic specialists and active industry professionals, ensuring the relevance and practical focus of its education.

Since 2024, the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU has been operating project office "Industrial Tourism – Polytech"Its creation is logical, as the university is a unique platform for the development of industrial tourism, interacts with a large number of industrial partners, and has experience training students for the tourism industry at the IPMEIT Higher School of Service and Trade.

Also, starting in 2024, as part of the development of a practice-oriented approach to education, HSE will include programs for training in vocational professions in its undergraduate curricula. The first graduates of these programs were students of the 43.03.03 "Hotel Business" program who received the qualification of "Receptionist".

Academic success is achieved through a well-designed educational strategy that helps develop the professional skills of both students and teachers.

This approach includes the development of modern educational programs for students, advanced training courses for industry professionals, and established partnerships with leading companies. This comprehensive approach creates a flexible and effective learning system where all participants continuously improve their skills.

For several years now, the Higher School of Service and Trade has been organizing the "Hotel Business" section of the All-Russian Olympiad "I am a Professional." Students consistently win prizes at the Olympiad, confirming the high level of training. HSE hosts professional events, including roundtables and management hackathons, including the final stage of the "Management Hackathon – St. Petersburg 2025".

Higher School teachers speak at professional events conferences and events international, all-Russian and regional levels, such as the Economic Congress of the VI International Municipal Forum of the BRICS countries.

Delegation HSE University participated in two panel sessions of the "Business Tourism Development" block.: "Increasing the scale of business tourism: the experience of St. Petersburg and the BRICS countries" and "Integration synergy of the resource potential of business and event tourism in the BRICS space".

The director of the HSE also took part in the "Labor and Employment" forum, where issues of interaction between city employers and the Employment Service were discussed.

Associate Professor Boris Lyamin of the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies (HSIT) spoke at the conference "To Help the Tour Guide: Modern Methods for Conducting School Excursions," organized by the League of Tour Operators of St. Petersburg. He shared practical experience with an integrated career guidance model for prospective students majoring in Tourism and Hotel Management at SPbPU.

Ksenia Pasternak, associate professor at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, served as an expert in a foresight session on international tourism product development, organized by the Center for Competence in Tourism and Hospitality in the summer of 2025.

The Higher School of Service and Trade successfully implements continuing professional education programs. During the 2024/2025 academic year, over 300 industry specialists completed advanced training. Training was provided in such relevant areas as "Innovative Technologies in Tourism and the Hotel Industry" and "Strategic Management of Regional Tourism Product Development."

HSE is actively developing science tourism, organizing events and launching projects to educate people about scientific discoveries, expand educational opportunities, and engage a wider audience in science and new technologies. For example, in 2025, HSE faculty Together with the Center for Competence in Tourism, we participated in organizing a foresight session on the development of an international product for popular science tourism.

The Higher School of Service and Trade, in collaboration with industry representatives, annually hosts student career forums to enhance interactions between students and employers, thereby facilitating the successful professional development of graduates: "Growth Point G1 Software X Polytech" AndII Career Forum "Growth Point G1 Software X Polytech".

"Our fourth place in the 2025 ranking of higher education institutions prepared by the RAEX rating agency for hospitality industry training underscores the importance of our educational programs and confirms the high level of qualifications of our graduates," commented Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade. "The Higher School is actively developing industrial and popular tourism programs, not only training highly qualified personnel for the tourism and hotel industries but also providing industrial enterprises with the opportunity to showcase their achievements and develop their export potential. New initiatives promote the development of business and international tourism, the exchange of experience, the attraction of qualified specialists, and the improvement of career guidance services for young people. Our position in the ranking serves as an objective indicator of the quality of education and the demand for graduates in the labor market."

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Students from the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU won the 6th All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad "Legend" named after V.B. Belyaev, which took place in Perm. This is one of Russia's largest events for professional chefs, cooks, and connoisseurs of culinary art.

Over 200 participants competed for the title of best culinary specialists. These included juniors, waiters, and chefs from St. Petersburg, Perm, Kaliningrad, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Yekaterinburg, Penza, Rostov-on-Don, Kostroma, and other regions of Russia.

The SPbPU Institute of Food and Beverage was represented by a team of third- and fourth-year students. The competition was preceded by extensive preparation, including developing and preparing a signature two-course set menu (appetizer and main course) on the theme of "Modern Russian Cuisine of Our Region," as well as setting a themed table in keeping with the concept of haute cuisine and serving guests. Our students successfully completed the theoretical and practical sections in all competencies and represented the Polytechnic University with distinction, demonstrating high skill and team spirit.

First place in the Junior category — Alexander Kulgin, assistant Egor Ivanov First place in the Waiter category — Arina Ivshina First place in the Team category — Fuad Khudaverdiev (chef of a catering agency in St. Petersburg), Alexander Kulgin (assistant), Arina Ivshina (waiter)

The jury included recognized experts in culinary arts and service.

Arkady Ponomarev – Chief Judge, President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Oleg Ponomarev – Restaurateur, Vice President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Valeria Novikova – Regional Judge of the Federal Association of Restaurants and Restaurants, Co-owner of a tea company.

Such brilliant results became possible thanks to the mentors and teachers of the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics – Anna Selifontova and Yulia Matveeva.

"The trip to the Olympics gave me new professional experience and a wealth of positive emotions. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped and supported us; it's incredibly important and valuable," Egor Ivanov shared his impressions. "I'd especially like to thank Sasha Kulgin, who completely developed the dish set for the Olympics. It was a great experience working with him on the dishes and competing; without him, this trip simply wouldn't have happened. A huge thank you to our coach and mentor, Anna Sergeevna Selifontova. And a special congratulations to Arina Ivshina, who, despite all the difficulties and obstacles, won the Waiter category."

"This is my first professional competition in the restaurant and service industry. Of course, there were some nerves and worries. Preparations began long before the competition began, as everything had to be perfect, from the tablecloth to my appearance," said Arina Ivshina. "I'm incredibly grateful to my mentor, Yulia Aniktorievna Matveeva, and to my friends and family for their round-the-clock support and moral support! Without them, I wouldn't have won. I'd also like to thank the competition organizers. With so many nominations and participants, everything was top-notch. There were no delays or hitches. I was thrilled with this trip! We not only took home first place, but also had a wonderful experience."

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One hundred and twenty students from 41 universities and 17 Russian cities registered for the Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup. Eight participants, including two Polytechnic students, advanced to the qualifying round. The cup final took place at the TNF Industrial and Energy Forum.

The Polytechnic University team was represented by students Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Ekaterina Beschatnova and Alexander Prokhorov, who performed brilliantly at the competition.

These competitions help young students learn new things, exchange knowledge, and work with modern equipment, noted Alexander Prokhorov, for whom participation in the competition was an important step in his professional development.

The participants manufactured a centrifugal pump impeller used in oil production and refineries. The main objective was to complete the entire component creation process. The students scanned the submitted impeller sample, created a digital model, and 3D-printed a plastic impeller based on it. The resulting products underwent bench testing. The jury assessed the components for strength, precision, and compliance with specifications.

At the competition, we witnessed the full cycle of creating a complex pump component—from 3D scanning to manufacturing and testing. Each participant performed a variety of operations, including digital model development and 3D printing. The final result was determined by the precision of all stages of the work. The young people demonstrated excellent performance in solving the assigned tasks and demonstrated their engineering potential. I wish them continued professional development in this field," commented Ivan Kuzin, Deputy General Director of RN-BashNIPIneft.

The Polytechnic students successfully completed the task, presenting a complete solution to the jury. They also tested their product and demonstrated their in-depth knowledge in an engineering quiz. Working with a modern Russian scanner, they gained unique experience in the field of domestic development.

First place went to third-year student of the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology Ekaterina Beschatnova, who received 250,000 rubles for her victory.

"These competitions were a great opportunity to showcase our skills. We completed the full pump impeller development cycle and successfully completed the 3D modeling tasks," shared Ekaterina Beschatnova.

The Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup was hosted by RN-BashNIPIneft with the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz and RN-Technologies (part of Rosneft). The competition was held under the auspices of the large-scale IT Marathon, which the company has been holding for the seventh year in a row.

The 2025 Rosneft IT Marathon will feature four diverse competitions designed for a wide audience. By the end of the year, the company will host an Academic Tournament, a Student Computer Vision Hackathon, and a Geonavigation League. Registration is available on the websiteThe winners and runners-up of all IT Marathon competitions will meet in December at the gala finale in Moscow.

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In September 2025, the large-scale industry championship PetroChemSkills, organized by SIBUR according to WorldSkills standards, took place. This key event for blue-collar workers and students from technical universities aims to highlight the prestige of working in the industry and provide opportunities for developing professional competencies. Participation in PetroChemSkills brought the SPbPU team not only competitive experience and knowledge but also victory in the "Digital Substation" category.

In 2025, the championship saw a significant increase in the number of young participants: over 60 students from schools, colleges, and universities across the country competed in 20 competencies. Among the new features was a separate competency, "Digital Substation," which was previously part of the "Maintenance and Repair of Relay Protection and Automation Equipment" program. Representatives from leading Russian energy universities, including Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, competed for the title of best in this promising discipline.

Polytechnic University was represented by the Institute of Energy team, consisting of Andrei Klevakin, a second-year master's student at the Higher School of High Voltage Power Engineering (major: "Automation of Electric Power Systems"), and expert and senior lecturer at HSE, Aleksandr Bogdanov.

"In my university classes, we talked a lot about the IEC 61850 standard, its application, and the rapid development of digital substations. I was very interested in this topic, so I wanted to develop my knowledge further, including trying my hand at some kind of competition," shared Andrey Klevakin.

In addition to the competitive atmosphere, the championship also provided a unique platform for professional networking. It brought together practicing specialists (adjusters, operators, designers) and students from various universities. The organization and judging were provided by leading specialists from equipment manufacturers: EKRA, Mekhanotronika, ChEAZ, Prosoft Systems, Kyland, and Tekvel.

"We met colleagues from other universities, representatives of equipment manufacturers, judges, and supervisors. There was a lot of communication, and I learned from the experience of the older generation," Andrey said. "I think I performed very well, but I realized there were aspects of equipment setup that I wasn't familiar with. I have the theoretical foundation; all I need to do is gain experience using various equipment, taking into account the specifics of each manufacturer."

The championship organizers conducted training at the Tekvel training center and organized a tour of the ZapSibNeftekhim oil refinery, as well as an operating digital substation, which is used as a test site for new equipment.

Alexander Bogdanov summarized: "Participation provided new contacts, competitive experience, an assessment of my capabilities, and an understanding of what to strive for. It was an opportunity to learn and exchange opinions with professionals and to look at existing problems from the manufacturers' perspective."

Participation in projects like PetroChemSkills allows our students and faculty to stay at the forefront of energy technology trends, strengthen ties with industry partners, and contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel for the future of Russia's digital energy sector.

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The teams "CML-team: Kapi-band" and "CML-team: Energy Surge," representing the Advanced Engineering School of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's "Digital Engineering," took first and second place in the "Novice" category (robots controlled by schoolchildren) at the MIPT open technology festival "FestTech" in Moscow. The event, Russia's largest robot combat competition in the 1.5 kg weight class, attracted a record number of participants: 16 teams in the "Novice" category and 28 in the "Pro" category.

The success of the SPbPU PIS teams was the result of effective collaboration between the Polytechnic University and general education institutions. The pilots for both teams were Elisey Lovpache and Matvey Reshetov, students from the InfinITi Digital Education Center at School No. 509. The teams also included students Varvara Antoshkiv, Maria Kamaeva, and Artem Osipenko. The team mentors were Vsevolod Bolshakov and Daria Kuatkhina, engineers from the SPbPU PIS "Digital Engineering," and Nikolai Orlov, a teacher and educator, made a significant contribution to the collaboration with the school.

"These victories, including first and second place at the FestTech festival at MIPT, are a clear confirmation of the functional and technical characteristics of the robots developed at SPbPU's Specialized Design Bureau for Schools of the Primorsky Krai, as well as the effectiveness of our educational model for working with schoolchildren," noted Vsevolod Bolshakov, the team mentor and head of SPbPU's Specialized Design Bureau for Schools of the Primorsky Krai. "Synergetic collaboration is achieved when SPbPU's engineers, students, and teachers unite around a common technological challenge—the development of a controlled robotic system that takes dynamics and durability into account. It's important that we don't simply create and prepare robots for competitions—we create an environment for nurturing a new generation of motivated engineers."

The FestTech festival is a key event in the Russian robotics community. This year's record number of participants demonstrates the growing interest in competitive robotics and the development of engineering skills among young people. The 1.5 kg competition is particularly spectacular and technically challenging, requiring participants to possess a deep understanding of mechanics, electronics, and programming.

"Participating in such competitions certainly gives us invaluable experience," said Elisey Lovpache, pilot of the winning team. "Each battle tests not only the strength, reliability, and controllability of our combat robot, but also our ability to make quick decisions under stress. This victory motivates us to continue developing combat robotics."

Representatives of the SPbPU "Digital Engineering" School emphasize the strategic importance of participating in such events.

For the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School, such festivals are a central part of a process that encompasses education, research and development, and their practical application. "We demonstrate that modern engineering education is not just about theory, but also about the opportunity to apply knowledge in real-world projects, even at the school level," said Daria Kuatkhina.

Victory at FestTech was a key milestone in the teams' preparation for international competitions. CML-team: Kapi-band passed the qualifying round in Perm, and the second team, CML-team: Energy Surge, will compete in another qualifying round in Yekaterinburg on November 1. The participation of teams from the SPbPU "Digital Engineering" School in the international "Robot Battle" championship aims to promote the achievements of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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The 44th All-Russian Student Olympiad in Strength of Materials (third round) was held at the Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NNGASU). Seventy students from 20 technical universities across Russia and a team from Belarus participated.

Saint Petersburg was represented by four Polytechnic students: winners of the regional stage: Diana Shvetsova and Anna Andreeva from the Civil Engineering Institute, and Maya Varennikova and Anastasia Ambrosovskaya from the Institute of Physics and Mechanics. The Polytechnic team was led by Daria Kitaeva, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes (HSMMCP). The students were trained by HSMMCP Associate Professor Elena Yakovleva and Senior Lecturers Irina Chirareva and Alexey Grishchenko.

Participants were given four hours to solve six challenging problems, each of which was assessed on a ten-point scale by a jury of instructors accompanying the teams. The problems were prepared by specialists from the All-Russian Olympiads in Strength of Materials section of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association (FUMO) in Higher Education for Major Groups of Specialties and Fields of Study 15.00.00 "Mechanical Engineering."

At the All-Russian round of the Strength of Materials Olympiad, participants competed in team and individual competitions. Based on the Olympiad's problems, the Polytechnic University team took third place in the team standings, only slightly behind teams from Bauman Moscow State Technical University and Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU). Among the SPbPU participants, Maya Varennikova, a third-year student at the Higher School of Theoretical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics at the PhysMechanics and Mechanics Institute, performed best and achieved the highest result—fourth place in the individual standings. Maya deservedly won the "Miss Olympiad" award.

Strength of materials has historically been considered one of the most challenging subjects in technical education due to the breadth of the discipline and the complexity of its teaching methods. Strength of materials (sopromat) studies methods for calculating the strength, rigidity, and stability of structural elements and machine components, and it integrates knowledge from various disciplines: mathematics, theoretical mechanics, continuum physics, and materials science. Therefore, it is safe to say that Polytechnic University students are among the best in strength of materials!

In addition to the competition tasks, the organizers prepared an engaging cultural program with a tour of Nizhny Novgorod, the NNGASU laboratories, and a lecture about V.G. Shukhov—his engineering genius as an inventor, architect, and scientist.

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The "Professionals" championship became a real test for the students of the Information Technology Department of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education of SPbPU. Violetta Molodtsova and her mentor Daria Bolotnova performed brilliantly at the final stage of the competition in Kaluga, winning silver medals in the "Design and Manufacturing of Prostheses and Orthoses" competency in both the individual and team standings.

The path to the final was not easy and included several important stages.

City stage in Saint Petersburg (April 2025) — gold medal. Interregional stage in Veliky Novgorod (July 2025) — gold medal. Russian final in Kaluga (August 2025) — silver medal.

The contestants had to demonstrate a high level of training in several key areas: 3D modeling, circuit design, programming, and medical knowledge.

The team's expert mentor Daria Bolotnova shared her impressions of the preparation: This year we focused on improving 3D modeling skills and refining the shell design. The competition tasks were varied and allowed the participants to demonstrate not only their professional skills, but also their communication skills. The experience gained in Kaluga will be a valuable contribution to the preparation of future contestants.

Violetta Molodtsova noted: Despite a certain amount of stress, participation in the championship was very interesting. In the future, I plan to pay more attention to working with the resource set, especially in terms of programming, since this is the most difficult aspect of the competition task.

Both participants expressed a desire to continue participating in the championship movement, but now as expert mentors. This indicates a high level of motivation and dedication to professional development.

The Professionals Championship is one of the key events in the Russian professional education system, aimed at developing the country's human resources potential and forming a community of young professionals. As part of this large-scale event, talented students and young professionals compete in various professional competencies, demonstrating their skills and abilities.

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"Golden Names of Higher Education" is an all-Russian competition held annually by the all-Russian public organization "League of Higher Education Teachers" with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. The project annually selects the best representatives of the country's teaching staff based on recommendations from universities and research institutions. Those teachers who have achieved personal success and implement innovative methods and practices to improve the quality of the educational process are selected.

The goal of the project is to enhance the status of teachers of higher education in the Russian Federation who have made a significant contribution to the development of modern science and education through public recognition and popularization of their achievements.

SPbPU teachers and scientists who won this year.

Young scientific and pedagogical talents

Alexey Gintsyak, IMM&T Anton Shaban, IPME&T

For dedication to the profession and continuation of the traditions of Russian higher education

Yulia Bazarnova, IBSiB

For the implementation of innovative teaching methods, development of an open information environment for higher education

Svetlana Evseeva, IPMEiT Elena Kiseleva, IPMEiT

For the development of international cooperation in the field of higher education

Olga Ergunova, IPMEiT

For contribution to social work and educational activities, professional orientation of children and youth

Ilona Pankina, IBSiB

I am happy and grateful for the high assessment of my work at the all-Russian level. To be recognized by the “Golden Names of the Higher School” competition in the nomination for innovative methods is both honorable and exciting. This award is recognition of the importance of work on integrating digital technologies and creating a flexible, understandable and effective educational environment for our students. Thanks to my colleagues at the Polytechnic University for their support and sharing of experience, and to the students for their involvement and feedback. Together we are creating a future where science inspires and education provides new opportunities,” shared her emotions Associate Professor of the IPMEiT Elena Kiseleva.

"I was recognized as the winner of the competition in the nomination "For Contribution to Social Work and Educational Activities, Career Guidance of Children and Youth". This recognition became possible thanks to the joint work and support of my colleagues and social partners," said Associate Professor of the Institute of Social and Biological Sciences Ilona Pankina. "I would especially like to thank the young and talented specialists from the SPbPU Center for Work with Applicants for many years of fruitful cooperation. I would like to express special gratitude for the support and faith in victory to the Director of the CRA Artem Egupov. Of course, I would like to especially emphasize that the high involvement of our talented students turned out to be a key factor in winning the competition, or rather, our common success and a significant achievement in the development of the system of career guidance for children and youth. This victory inspires us to continue developing educational initiatives, introducing innovative approaches in teaching students, and opens up new horizons for professional growth."

For IMMiT Associate Professor Alexey Gintsyak, winning the competition was a great celebration: I understand that winning in the youth nomination is in many ways an advance payment for the achievements that should happen in the future, and for these achievements we still have to work long and hard. And now I would like to thank all those without whom this success would not have been possible – my relatives, colleagues, managers. And of course, those who motivate me – my students and postgraduates.

The award ceremony for the winners will take place in November 2025 in Moscow.

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