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Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, spoke at the 3rd Forum of the scientific and educational consortium "Eurasian Network University" (ENU), which took place in the Kyrgyz city of Osh.

The large-scale ESU forum, whose secretariat has been located at the State University of Management since its inception, was held at Osh State University (OshSU) and the B. Sydykov Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, bringing together heads of ministries and agencies, rectors of leading universities, representatives of businesses, international organizations, and the expert community from the Eurasian Economic Union.

Osh State University Rector Kudaiberdi Kojobekov opened the event, emphasizing the importance of the forum as an effective mechanism for integrating education, science, and business in the Eurasian region. Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Kyrgyz Republic; Talant Arstankulov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh Oblast; and Dmitry Avram, Deputy Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Kyrgyz Republic and Director of the Russian House in Osh, also addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus and Professor at the State University of Management Sergey Glazyev, Director of the Department of Macroeconomic Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission Alexey Vedev, and Director of the Department of Multilateral Humanitarian Cooperation and Cultural Relations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Alimov joined the event via video link.

Following the welcoming remarks, a plenary session was held, moderated by Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management and Head of the ESU Secretariat. Presentations were made by representatives of the Russian State Duma and the Ministry of Education and Science, sectoral ministries and agencies from Russia and the Kyrgyz Republic, and the rectors of ESU member universities.

In the plenary session, reports were presented by:

Vladimir Sipyagin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education; Aleksey Poyda, First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, representative of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science; Dmitry Repnikov, Chairman of the Expert Council for International Cooperation under the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education; Mikhail Shvetsov, Rector of Mari State University, and Mikhail Petropavlovsky, Advisor to the Rector; Gulnaz Supayeva, Rector of M. Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz University of Economics; Igor Alekseev, Rector of V. N. Tatishchev Astrakhan State University.

At the plenary session, Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of our university, presented the results of our collaboration with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union and the University of Management's experience in implementing continuing professional education programs in the EAEU.

Thus, in 2022, the State University of Management was one of the initiators of the Eurasian Network University (ENU) research and education consortium, which has already united 38 universities from seven Eurasian countries. One of the priority areas of our university's cooperation with EAEU universities within the ENU consortium is the development and implementation of advanced training and continuing professional education (CPE) programs aimed at training qualified personnel from government agencies, enterprises, and businesses in EAEU countries. In 2024 alone, GUU developed and offered 17 such programs, with 324 quotas allocated by Rossotrudnichestvo. This year, more than 190 people have already joined the educational sessions.

"Reviews show a particularly high interest in such educational programs in the EAEU countries, largely due to the absence of a language barrier. I am confident that the implementation of such projects will help develop a new generation of managers in the EAEU region, operating based on specifically developed competencies and practical skills in building international economic cooperation," our rector concluded.

One of the forum's key outcomes was the initiative to establish the EAEU Center for Innovative Technologies, an association of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, aimed at supporting applied research, implementing technology projects, and developing cooperation between universities and businesses. The organizers emphasized that the results of the main Eurasian educational dialogue will form the basis for a new roadmap for integration in education and science through 2030.

The consortium's events concluded with a tour of the Sulaiman-Too historical and archaeological complex and a series of working meetings for the participants.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University welcomed a representative delegation from China. A group of leaders from Central China Normal University (CCNU), led by Professor Xia Lixin, Chairman of the University Council and Secretary of the Party Committee, paid an official visit to the university. This visit was a significant event aimed at translating the existing partnership, enshrined in a 2023 agreement, into practical joint projects.

The meeting began with a welcome from Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, who emphasized the exceptional importance of Chinese cooperation for the Polytechnic University.

The People's Republic of China is our number one strategic partner. We have the largest number of partner universities and students from China, with over 2,200 currently enrolled. We are very interested in expanding our contacts with your university, as you have, among other things, a strong pedagogical and humanities program, which we also have, but which is much more developed at your university," noted Dmitry Arsenyev.

The key topic of the talks was the discussion of specific cooperation mechanisms. During the discussion, the parties agreed that the modern approach to AI is not about creating an "artificial brain," but rather about developing "intelligent assistants" that can accelerate the acquisition and transfer of knowledge. Professor Xia Lixin added that it is critically important to guide the development and application of artificial intelligence in a "good, correct direction."

The topic of digitalization of education generated particular enthusiasm among both sides. SPbPU presented its flagship platform, "Open Polytechnic," Russia's largest open education portal. Their Chinese colleagues, in turn, shared 20 years of experience in this area and their own proprietary system, "XiaoYa." Both universities expressed their intention to exchange courses and create joint educational content.

Traditional forms of academic interaction were also addressed. The parties discussed the possibility of organizing joint educational programs, as well as the participation of Chinese students in international summer and winter polytechnic schools. The SPbPU Vice-Rector noted that the university has a unique asset for Russia—an official representative office in Shanghai, opened in 2016, which could become an important hub for supporting joint initiatives.

Professor Xia Lixin, representing his university, detailed the large-scale transformation TUCC is undergoing. As a Double First Class university (a program designed to create world-class universities and academic disciplines), the university is constructing a new campus covering approximately 247 hectares, which will focus on developing applied and interdisciplinary fields.

The Chinese government has allocated significant resources for this new campus. This isn't just about expanding space, but about promoting new multi-professional areas. Our key development areas are teacher education, artificial intelligence, ecology, internationalization, and future technologies," he noted.

Following the meeting, it was decided to select one or more "pilot" areas, such as digital platforms or environmental engineering, and create working groups to quickly launch real programs and projects.

After completing the official part of the event, the delegation embarked on a campus tour, visiting the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management and the SPbPU Open Education Center to appreciate the infrastructure and innovative developments of one of Russia's leading technical universities. This visit undoubtedly gave new impetus to the strategic partnership between the two universities, opening up new horizons of opportunity for students and researchers from Russia and China.

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St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated in EduTrac Oman, one of the largest educational exhibitions in the Gulf region, held in Muscat. The event provided a platform for universities and other institutions to connect with prospective students, prospective students, and their parents. The Polytechnic University was represented by Hamouda Khaled, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering, and Albina Bakurina, Deputy Head of the International Student Services Department.

In addition to the Polytechnic University, universities from Oman, Iran, the UK, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Japan, and Malaysia were represented at the exhibition. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University became the first Russian university to participate in person, generating excitement among participants and visitors.

Oleg Levin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of Oman, and his wife visited the Polytechnic University booth. The exhibition also marked the opening of the Russian House's partner booth in Oman. Discussions were held with its director, Anna Popova, on ways to collaborate with the Polytechnic University to promote Russian education in Oman.

Education in Russia generated considerable interest among exhibition visitors. Omani applicants expressed interest in the English-language programs, engineering, and IT programs offered at the Polytechnic University. Guests were given detailed information about admissions pathways, with a focus on the International Olympiad of the Association of Global Universities.

The trip allowed the university to assess its prospects for entering the Omani market and introduce local prospective students to Russian education. The Polytechnic students held productive negotiations with universities in Iran and India willing to collaborate, and also agreed to joint career guidance events with an Omani school.

"It was gratifying to hear some visitors say they came to the exhibition specifically to meet with Polytechnic University representatives, which speaks to our university's brand recognition abroad. We hope that the results achieved at the exhibition will be further developed into joint projects and increase the number of international students at Polytechnic University," noted Albina Bakurina.

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Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility Olga Yemelyanova paid a working visit to the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai. The purpose of the trip was to expand international academic and scientific cooperation, promote international internship programs for professional development, and present the new project "SPbPU International Internship Center" to leaders in the Chinese educational market.

The Polytechnic University delegation held several meetings and negotiations with potential partners, including Ambright Education Group, the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics, the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, and the Harbin Institute of Technology.

The partners discussed current areas of cooperation, the situation in the Chinese education market, and presented the SPbPU International Internship Center project. The productive dialogue resulted in concrete agreements.

An agreement has been reached with the Shanghai University of Science and Technology to launch a joint international professional development program with an internship module in Technological Entrepreneurship. The agreement and terms of the cooperation are currently being finalized.

The parties agreed with the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics to begin developing an international professional development program for employees of Chinese industrial companies.

We are pleased that the idea of a continuing education program in the form of international internships, implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 program, has resonated with our partners. During the trip, we were able to discuss the launch of new tracks, as well as the potential format for internships for employees of foreign companies," commented SPbPU Vice-Rector Dmitry Tikhonov.

"With the support of the Priority 2030 program, we were able to implement the International Internship Center project, which aims to attract talented international researchers to SPbPU, thereby developing the university's international scientific and educational cooperation and promoting SPbPU as one of Russia's best scientific schools abroad. Our discussions with our Chinese colleagues confirmed that we are moving in the right direction—demand for such programs is constantly growing," added Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the International Educational Programs Department. "Through these meetings, we were able to develop specific projects that, I hope, will be implemented as early as 2026."

Collaboration with leading Chinese universities and companies, such as Ambright Education Group, is strategically important for SPbPU. It opens up new opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and strengthening the position of Russian education on the international stage.

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On October 9, 2025, the 18th International Conference "Russia and China in a Changing World" opened in Kazan at the Assembly Hall of the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies at Kazan Federal University. The State University of Management was represented at the event by its Center for Socioeconomic and Political Research, represented by its director, Fanis Sharipov.

The Consul General of the People's Republic of China in the Volga Federal District, Xiang Bo, the Vice-Rector of Kazan Federal University, Timerkhan Alishev, and the Deputy Director of the Kazan Federal University Institute of International Relations, Vadim Kozlov, addressed those gathered at the opening ceremony.

Leading Sinologists from St. Petersburg State University, Moscow State University, Kazan Federal University, Alexander Nevsky Military University, MGIMO University, Russian State University for the Humanities, National Research University Higher School of Economics, A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Volga State Technological University, and representatives of Chinese universities and research organizations are participating in the conference. In addition to the extensive conference agenda in Kazan, colleagues discussed upcoming exciting Russian-Chinese scientific and practical events in Moscow in early December 2025, with the participation of the State University of Management.

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Diana Nesterova, a student at the State University of Management, performed a creative number on Chinese television during a program dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is associated with the legend of the moon goddess Chang'e and the family gathering to give thanks for the harvest. It is also celebrated in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is traditionally celebrated by exchanging gifts, releasing paper lanterns on rivers, and eating mooncakes. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular in China, second only to the Chinese New Year in terms of scale. The festival commemorating it is called "Golden Week," and this year it ran from October 1st to 8th, which were public holidays.

Diana Nesterova, a fourth-year undergraduate student at the State University of Management, currently studying in the International Manufacturing Business program jointly with Ningbo University, was invited to represent Russian students on Chinese television in a program dedicated to this major holiday. The Chinese students sang the song "Moscow Nights," and Polina added her choreography.

"I know the Mid-Autumn Festival is very important to the Chinese people. I'm very glad that Russia and China are good friends. I think it's crucial for Russia to learn and understand the meaning of this holiday, as it's such a huge part of Chinese culture. It was a wonderful idea to combine Russian and Chinese cultures in one performance at such a large festival," Diana Nesterov said in an interview with Chinese journalists.

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The Polytechnic Institute of Civil Engineering held the grand opening of the international educational project "Digital Modeling of Cultural Heritage Sites in Russia and Cuba." Representatives of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg, the Technological University of Havana (CUJAE), and the National Council for Cultural Heritage of Cuba participated in the event. The project will run for one academic semester, until December 15, 2025.

The project is a follow-up to agreements reached between the universities during the St. Petersburg Days in Havana and Santiago de Cuba in 2024. The project is being implemented with the support of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg, the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, and the National Council for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Cuba.

The Russian side was represented at the event by Alexey Mikhailov, Chairman and First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, and Ekaterina Kozyreva; Alexandra Komissarova, Deputy Director General of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg; Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art; Mikhail Romanov, Responsible for International Activities of the Institute of Contemporary Art; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art; Yegor Melekhin and Anna Korotkova, curators of the Russian student team and ISI faculty; Ekaterina Belyaevskaya, Head of the Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation at SPbPU; Taisiya Kletskina, Specialist of the Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation at SPbPU; and Leoandris Martinez Serrano, PhD student at the Graduate School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management.

The friendship between Russia and Cuba is not only a long history of mutual support and respect, but also an example of fruitful cooperation in science, technology, and culture. Today's project is further proof of how innovative approaches and modern technologies help strengthen our ties and preserve our priceless cultural heritage for future generations. By combining our efforts in technology and innovation, we are building bridges between our peoples, strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation," noted Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The main goal of the project is to develop long-term educational, scientific, and technical cooperation between SPbPU and CUJAE. Particular attention is paid to developing students' professional competencies in project management and the application of building information modeling (BIM) technologies for the digitalization, preservation, and restoration of cultural heritage sites.

During the project, students from Russia and Cuba are expected to collaborate in parallel, studying the principles of digital tools used in architectural research and developing design solutions aimed at preserving cultural heritage sites. This is essential and fundamental knowledge for modern restoration architects, and by honing it, specialists will achieve a high level of professionalism and mastery. I wish the project participants success in mastering new tools and achieving excellence in the use of familiar technologies, as well as maintaining a focus on developing the management systems that will be essential for the continued existence of the monument, noted Alexandra Komissarova, Deputy General Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

During the project, students will complete a comprehensive educational program: training seminars and courses on the history of Russian and Cuban architecture, digital modeling of architectural structures, the study of construction regulations and standards, and the use of specialized software and equipment. Participants will master a full range of skills, from archival data analysis and laser scanning to information modeling and the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies.

Each student team will work with cultural heritage sites from their own country. Russian students from the Civil Engineering Institute will explore the Kholomki estate of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin and the Church of the Ascension of the Lord in the village of Belskoye Ustye. Cuban students will focus on studying the headquarters of the Physics Faculty and the headquarters of the Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty of the University of Havana.

The Republic of Cuba was represented by the Ministry of Culture Nilsson Acosta Reyes, Director of the International Relations Office of CUJAE Luis Alberto Rueda Guzmán, Vice President of the National Council for Cultural Heritage of Cuba and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture of CUJAE Ruslan Muñoz Hernández, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of CUJAE Ingrid Fernández Lorquenzo, General Director of RESTAURA Enterprise Tatiana Fernández de los Santos, Director of Technical and Production Works of RESTAURA Enterprise Lojania Cruz Hernández, Vice Dean for Research, Postgraduate Programs and International Relations of the Faculty of Architecture of CUJAE, Coordinator of the Cuban Team Karen Sanabria Ortega, External Director of GeoCuba Business Group Sergio E. Ricardo Desdin, Project Coordinator, Representative of GEODESA José Carlos Núñez, Head of the Applied Mathematics and Geomatics Department Emilio Escartín Sauleda, Vice Dean for the Master's Program at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Dania Olga Abruy Hernandez, lecturer and consultants in ground surveying and 3D modeling Carlos Guerra Astorga and David Ernesto Chico Rodriguez.

Nilson Acosta Reyes, Vice President of the National Council for Cultural Heritage at the Cuban Ministry of Culture, noted: "The implementation of this technology for regulating and monitoring the condition of cultural sites, particularly historic buildings, will significantly improve the accuracy of collected data, streamline inspection and management decision-making processes, and develop effective measures to protect monuments from the effects of natural disasters, emergencies, and armed conflicts."

Also during the meeting, project curator Yegor Melekhin, assistant professor at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction, presented a detailed presentation of the project, outlining the scope of the work, the implementation timeline, and the key objectives of the participants.

Luis Alberto Rueda Guzmán, Director of CUJAE's International Relations Office, emphasized: "Our collaboration, which began last November, already includes two promising areas: research in mechanics and renewable energy, as well as the preparation of scientific publications. The participation of Cuban students from CUJAE at the SPbPU Winter University is particularly valuable; it represents a new step in the collaboration between our universities."

Upon completion, each team will submit a set of materials, including a digital information model of the site, a project presentation, and an informational booklet describing the key elements and objects of protection. The project's implementation will significantly contribute to the development of international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage preservation using modern digital technologies.

Our partnership with the Technological University of Havana is more than just academic collaboration; it's a strategic alliance where Russian engineering traditions meet the innovative approaches of our Cuban colleagues. Together, we are creating new standards for international cooperation in the digital preservation of cultural heritage. This project clearly demonstrates how higher education is becoming a driver not only of technological progress but also of strengthening intercultural dialogue," noted Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs.

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A merger agreement was signed between the State University of Management and the Russian-African Network University consortium. SUM became the 100th university within the Russian-African Network University.

The RAFU Consortium aims to establish a voluntary, equal partnership between Russian and African universities and research organizations in the fields of higher education, lifelong learning, and research.

Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov noted that RAFU contributes to strengthening cooperation in education, science, and economic development between our country and the African continent, and serves as a bridge of friendship for students from Russia and Africa.

The State University of Management plans to actively participate in RAFU projects to implement joint educational programs with leading African universities and create new forms of inter-university cooperation, which will undoubtedly contribute to the development of Russian-African academic partnerships and strengthen intercultural dialogue between Russia and Africa.

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In 2025, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as the coordinator of the Russian-African Network University consortium, led a project to reform higher education in the Republic of Mali, as well as develop a concept for the creation of the Polytechnic University of Bandiagara.

This project was initiated under an agreement between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Ten leading universities participating in the RAFU project joined the project, each coordinating the development of core educational programs in one of ten priority areas of study for Mali. The Polytechnic University took on the responsibility for civil engineering and ecology.

A significant amount of organizational work has already been completed, expert groups have been formed for each area, and teaching and methodological complexes have been developed for more than 30 educational programs at the future Bandiagara Polytechnic University.

A key event in this process was the visit of an official delegation from the Republic of Mali to SPbPU, which arrived as part of the "Digital Research Leadership" program of the RAFU Summer Multidisciplinary University. The delegation included key experts responsible for the establishment of the University of Bandiagara: Ousmane Mariko, Advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali; Professor Yacouba Dao, Coordinator of Cooperation between Malian Universities and the Russian Federation; Ousmane Guindo, Rector of the newly established Polytechnic University of Bandiagara; and the future heads and coordinators of its faculties: Salif Nabounan Dembélé, Aboubacar Bengali, and Ali Kansay.

They held an official meeting with SPbPU Rector and RAFU Presidium Chairman Andrey Rudskoy. Participants included Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs; Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute; Issa Togo, Honorary Consul of Mali in St. Petersburg and Associate Professor at the Institute of Civil Engineering; and Alla Mazina, Secretary of the RAFU Presidium. The partners discussed strategic issues related to reforming Mali's national education system. SPbPU Rector introduced his colleagues to Russian approaches to modernizing and transforming engineering education, as well as creating modern university campuses.

The Polytechnic will provide comprehensive support for reforming higher education in the Republic of Mali. We are ready to organize retraining and advanced training for your faculty. We will also be happy to accept Malian students into our educational programs at all levels," Andrei Ivanovich noted.

During the visit, the Malians completed a short-term internship. The topic was "Digital Technologies in Civil Engineering." This program is supervised by the Polytechnic University. The main working meeting was held at the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU. Also participating were Maxim Terekh, Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Programs; Yuri Lazarev and Galina Kozinets, Directors of Higher Schools; and Mikhail Romanov, Personnel Manager for International Affairs.

Colleagues from Mali were introduced to the key competencies and infrastructure of the Institute of Civil Engineering. The delegation was given a tour of its cutting-edge laboratories. The guests visited innovation sites, including the Polytech MetaCampus center, the additive manufacturing and 3D printing lab, the Vysota research and education center, as well as modern laboratories for environmental monitoring, hydraulics, and innovative road construction materials. This allowed them to clearly demonstrate the university's practical potential for modernizing higher education in Mali.

Usman Guindo, Rector of the newly established Polytechnic University of Bandiagara, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: "Our university is being established in an area rich in various building materials. To utilize them effectively and ensure environmental conservation, we need to train highly qualified specialists. Therefore, the creation of a Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering is of utmost importance to us."

As part of the same Summer Multidisciplinary University, Malian representatives also visited other RAFU member universities overseeing agricultural technology, veterinary science, and animal husbandry—the St. Petersburg State Agrarian University and the St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine. Their Russian colleagues demonstrated their educational and scientific capabilities, which could form the basis for transforming these areas in Mali.

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Nguyen Thanh Cha, an energetic SPbPU student from Vietnam studying under the Russian government's quota for Vietnamese citizens, shared how she decided to come to Russia, the challenges she faced during her move, and why she enrolled at the Polytechnic University.

— Nguyen Thanh Cha, let's start from the very beginning. How did you end up in St. Petersburg?

It all started in Hanoi, at the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. I studied English and Russian extensively. Russian culture fascinated me, and when my teacher told me about the competition for a Russian state scholarship, I decided, "This is my chance." The competition was rigorous—three rounds at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi. When I found out I'd won, I couldn't believe it! My dream of studying abroad had come true, especially with such support.

— Why did you choose Polytechnic University and the Advertising and PR program?

"I studied reviews and photos. I was captivated by the modern campus, the vast grounds, and the many international students. And majoring in Advertising and Public Relations at the Humanities Institute was a conscious choice. Even in school, I was a media lover: I wrote articles, managed social media, and even worked as a freelance photographer. I love creating meaning and influencing perceptions.

— What were your first impressions of Russia and the Polytechnic University?

"My first impression when I left the airport was cold! But St. Petersburg immediately captivated me—so majestic! I got lost at the Polytechnic on my first day. The grounds are like a small city: spacious, green, with seven cafeterias. A student's paradise!"

Moving to another country is always a challenge. What practical difficulties did you encounter initially?

— Documents! So many papers, certificates, registrations… My head was spinning. It's good that now a foreign student at the Polytechnic University can get everything done in one place— at the Unified Service Center for Foreign Citizens (USSCF)And, of course, the language barrier. Although I studied Russian in school, I only became fluent after three months of preparatory courses. Thanks to the patient teachers!

— Speaking of the teachers, what impression did you get of them?

"I believe that love for a subject is born from the teacher. I was lucky at the Polytechnic University! The teachers here don't just impart theory—they spark interest. During lectures on the fundamentals of advertising, psychology, or visual communications, you feel the world of this profession unfold. I'm incredibly grateful to all my teachers, who inspire me to overcome any challenge."

— Tell us about your favorite places in St. Petersburg.

"I'm a museum buff! The Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Kunstkamera… They're treasure troves! But most of all, I love just strolling. Strolling along the embankment, getting lost in the courtyards, feeling the breath of history. I recommend it to everyone—just go and see! St. Petersburg won't disappoint."

— What surprised you most about Russia after Vietnam?

— Besides the cold? The food! We have completely different tastes, spices, cooking methods. It was unusual at first, but now I love borscht and syrniki! And then there's the scale. The open spaces, the wide avenues, the high ceilings in the buildings. It's impressive.

— What are your plans for the future?

"The most important thing now is to successfully complete my bachelor's degree. And then—master's! I want to deepen my knowledge. Perhaps here at the Polytechnic, perhaps through an exchange. I have two whole years ahead of me, so I have plenty of time! And I also dream of seeing more of Russia: I've already been to Murmansk and Sortavala, and Kazan and the Golden Ring are on my list."

— Your advice to those thinking about studying in Russia?

"Don't be afraid! Yes, it will be cold, and the language and paperwork will be challenging. But it's definitely worth it. You'll get a quality education, a unique experience living in an amazing country, and meet friends from all over the world. Russia teaches resilience and opens hearts. The main thing is to take the first step, like I did!"

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