Day of Reunification of the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts with the Russian Federation

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Today, Russia celebrates the third anniversary of the reunification of the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, and the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.

On this day in 2022, in the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, President Vladimir Putin and the heads of the historical regions—Denis Pushilin, Leonid Pasechnik, Yevgeny Balitsky, and Vladimir Saldo—signed international treaties granting these entities accession to Russia. The new regions retained their status as republics and oblasts, as well as their names. Russian was declared the official language of the DPR and LPR.

On the eve of this event, referendums were held, according to the results of which 99.23% of voters in the DPR voted in favor of joining the Russian Federation, 98.42% in the LPR, 93.11% in the Zaporizhzhia region, and 87.05% in the Kherson region.

The referendums were held in full compliance with the norms and principles of international law on self-determination of peoples in accordance with the UN Charter, the International Covenants on Human Rights of 1966 and the Helsinki Final Act of the CSCE of 1975.

Today is a holiday not only for residents of the new regions, but for all of Russia, as it has become a symbol of the unity of the Russian people, the strength of national culture, and the restoration of historical justice.

We congratulate all Russians and wish for the speedy establishment of peace and tranquility throughout our country.

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We invite you to participate in the AI GOOD competition for creating social content using artificial intelligence.

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The Association of Independent Internet Content Producers "People's Bloggers of Good" invites students and staff of the State University of Management to participate in the international competition for social videos created using artificial intelligence technologies – "AI GOOD."

The competition aims to create social video works using AI to tell important, positive stories, support creators of social initiatives, and foster a culture of empathy and inclusion through technology and art.

You can take part in the competition individually or in a team of up to 20 people.

Content must be created in accordance with one of 10 themes: – "The Hero's Journey" – stories of courage and overcoming; – "Humanity and empathy"; – "Healthy lifestyle and active life"; – "Eco-deed"; – "A world without prejudice"; – "The power of small deeds"; – "AI for good"; – "Psychological health"; – "Good is near"; – "Social medicine".

The main stage will run until October 25. The shortlist will be announced by November 12. The finalists will be announced and voting will begin on November 17. The competition final will take place on December 4 in Moscow as part of the All-Russian Congress of the People's Bloggers of Good Association. The best works will be showcased until December 2026 at festivals and online platforms.

All details and the application form can be found on the official competition website.

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Flagships of Education: New Tracks, New Opportunities

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The State University of Management invites students and staff members committed to advancing education in Russia to participate in the "Education Flagships" project, which is being implemented as part of the federal project "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).

During the competition, teachers and managers will gain additional skills and opportunities for professional growth, while students will have the opportunity to try their hand at the profession.

Over the six years of the project's implementation, more than 26,000 people received individual recommendations for professional development, 45 competition winners took up management positions, and 136 participants were included in regional personnel reserves.

In 2025, four new tracks will be open to participants:

"State" is for participants involved in the development of educational policy (registration until October 1, 2025). "Media" is for those working with educational content and technology (registration until October 12, 2025). "Culture" is for those who inspire learning through art, traditions, and Russian values (registration until October 12, 2025). "Mentoring" is for experienced professionals and those seeking support at the start (registration until November 4, 2025).

The winners of each category will be invited to the project's in-person final events, where they will be able to present their initiatives to the expert community and receive professional evaluation.

You can submit an application and begin training on the project's official website https://flagmany.rsv.ru/.

Hurry, because registration for participation will close very soon.

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GUU: New International Track for Universities

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On September 25-26, 2025, the State University of Management hosted an introductory session, "Russian Education and Science in a Changing World," which opened a series of training events on managing international activities in the academic environment ("Academic Reserve: International Track"), initiated by Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

More than 140 people from among the heads of international departments of higher education and scientific organizations gathered for training at the Business Center of the State University of Management.

On behalf of the host party, Vladimir Stroev, Rector of the State University of Management, welcomed those gathered.

"Today, a new Academic Reserve program begins at SUM, this time with an international track. A year and a half ago, we implemented a rector's track, and a quarter of its graduates have already become university rectors and vice-rectors. So the system is working, there's a need for qualified personnel, and we need to actively participate and demonstrate our strengths. The project is not just about studying, but also about building a community and networking in the relevant field. I wish you success and, upon completion of the course, the positions you aspire to or strengthening your existing positions. SUM is always happy to assist you with this."

Reports on the status, trends, objectives, and challenges of international cooperation between higher education institutions and scientific organizations were presented by:

Ksenia Trinchenko, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; Alexey Svistunov, Director of the Department of Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; Elena Galaktionova, Deputy Director of the Department for Multilateral Humanitarian Cooperation and Cultural Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia; Armen Oganesyan, Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Permit and Visa Work of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Of particular value to those gathered was the presentation by Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. She emphasized the need for interdepartmental cooperation in creating conditions for the full adaptation of international students and their integration into Russian society. She also emphasized the importance of universities and research organizations in shaping Russia's attractive image internationally, as they convey to international students the values, ideas, and potential that make our country worthy of admiration.

A key element of the program was a lively dialogue between its initiator and mastermind, Konstantin Mogilevsky, and the meeting participants. Konstantin Mogilevsky emphasized the importance of receiving open feedback from those directly involved in developing international relations to ensure the synchronous work of the Ministry and the international services of universities and research organizations.

During the two-day intensive course, students were able to learn about current priorities for international activity, receive expert analysis of the current state of international cooperation in education and science, and master the fundamentals of strategic planning for international activity.

Participants will then undergo intensive distance learning on a digital educational platform, as well as two in-person modules on mastering best practices in international management.

By December 4, 2025, teams of specialists, led by experienced experts and mentors, will develop 15 framework strategies for developing international activities, differentiated depending on the initial parameters of the organizations represented.

The course's comprehensive program will foster the development of a talent pool of international cooperation specialists, foster a professional community, and serve as a foundation for participants' continued professional growth, shaping a comprehensive vision, and developing international activities within a specific educational or scientific organization.

It should be noted that "Academic Reserve: International Track" is the successor to the "Academic Reserve" program for the systematic training of a reserve of management personnel for higher education and scientific organizations, which was launched at the State University of Management in 2022.

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A family's engineering project won the World Atomic Week award.

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From September 25 to 28, 2025, the International Forum "World Atomic Week" was held at VDNKh, marking the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. A robotics project festival was held as part of the event, with a family from the State University of Management (GUU) participating.

On Saturday, September 27, a robotics project festival was held at the World Atomic Week venue, bringing together young inventors from across Russia. Schoolchildren and students presented their developments in artificial intelligence and machine vision, logistics optimization, and automation in the agricultural sector and urban planning. Particular attention was paid to socially oriented projects. In total, approximately 30 youth engineering solutions were presented at the festival, most of which can be adapted to meet the needs of industrial enterprises, including those in the nuclear industry.

One of the festival participants was Artem Nikitin, son of Dmitry Nikitin, a research fellow at the State University of Management and an eighth-grade student at the Skolkovo Innovation Center International Gymnasium. His project, "Automated Tomato Sorting System for Fungal Infections, Rot, and Mechanical Damage Using AI," aims to create a crop sorting system using neural networks and machine vision. At the robotics project festival, the young engineer presented a prototype demonstrating the system's capabilities. Artem worked on the development of the MVP with his brother, Yaroslav Nikitin, a student at the State University of Management, and Dmitry Nikitin, a research fellow at the State University of Management, served as the mentor for the team of young inventors. It is important to note that during the project, a computer program was registered—software for controlling an automated tomato sorting system designed to identify and reject fruits with fungal infections, rot, and mechanical damage—and a certificate was received.

The engineering solution presented was highly praised by industry experts. Following the festival's competition, the Nikitin family's project was recognized as the best in the "Food Security" category. We congratulate Artem Nikitin on his victory and wish him continued success in his engineering endeavors!

SUM scientists have repeatedly proven their strength and high level of competence in design and technological projects. The university's scientific and educational environment is designed to support and promote initiatives aimed at achieving the strategic objective of strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty.

This is the second year that the Robotics Project Festival is taking place. This project, organized by Rosatom's Mechanical Engineering Division, aims to foster children's interest in science and engineering, as well as identify those with a talent for creative thinking. This year, the World Atomic Week youth program brought together 19,000 young people from Russia and 100 countries, including 620 international participants.

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GUU at the 25th Russian Municipal Forum: Graduates' Victories and Faculty Speeches

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From September 22 to 26, 2025, the 25th Anniversary Russian Municipal Forum was held in Anapa (Vityazevo village), co-organized by the State University of Management.

The main theme this year is: “Local self-government and municipal management: creation and development in new legislative conditions.”

For over twenty-four years, the Forum's Organizing Committee has maintained its tradition of bringing together interested stakeholders to professionally discuss current issues in local government and municipal administration and develop proposals for their solutions. The Forum promotes cooperation, the exchange of theoretical developments, practical experience, and information in the field of local government and the training of personnel for state and municipal administration.

More than 140 participants from 36 constituent entities of the Russian Federation took part in the discussions: representatives of federal legislative and executive authorities, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, heads and representatives of municipal administrations, representatives of associations of municipal councils, media, scientific, consulting, and non-profit organizations, as well as students studying in the field of "Public and Municipal Administration."

Forum participants were greeted by distinguished guests: Svetlana Yurkova, Chair of the Russian Municipal Forum Organizing Committee and member of the Presidium of the Russian Municipal Academy; Vladimir Zotov, Advisor to the Mayor of Moscow and Professor at the State University of Management; Denis Dzyuba, Head of the Internal Policy Department of the Anapa Municipal Administration; Vyacheslav Timchenko, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary Activity; and Andrei Maksimov, Director General of the Union of Russian Cities and Chairman of the Commission on Territorial Development, Urban Environment, and Infrastructure of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation.

During thematic sections within the program, issues related to territorial organization models and structures of local government bodies in the constituent entities of Russia and the competencies of municipalities under new legislation were discussed.

On the third day of the Forum, traditionally dedicated to professional training for public authorities and government, Irina Milkina, Associate Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration and Head of the Project-Based Learning Laboratory for Urban Development at the State University of Management, presented a report titled "From Student Projects to a Successful Professional Trajectory." She highlighted the role of a project-based approach in the educational process, which enables students to acquire a range of important competencies necessary for successful professional development and personal growth.

Also on the third day of the Forum, the winners of the 13th Russian Competition of Graduate Theses in Public and Municipal Administration were announced, where GUU graduates traditionally take top places:

1st place in the nomination "Modernization of road transport infrastructure" was awarded to:

Danila Smirnov, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Public and Municipal Administration. Thesis topic: "Integration of Individual Mobility into the Moscow Transportation System." Kirill Galin, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Urban Studies and Urban Management. Thesis topic: "Prospects for the Development of Bicycle Infrastructure in Moscow."

Polina Prudnikova, a graduate of the bachelor's program in Urban Studies and Urban Management, won the "Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment" category with her work "Development of Urban Areas in the Context of Depopulation."

Maria Ananenko, a graduate of the bachelor's degree program in Public and Municipal Administration, was recognized as the best in the "State and Municipal Social Policy" category for her work on "The Role of the Victory Volunteers Movement in the Implementation of Regional Social Policy (using the Northwestern Federal District as an example)."

Nadezhda Oshkina, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Public and Municipal Administration, took second place in the "Digitalization of Public and Municipal Administration" category. Her thesis topic was "Using Online Platforms for Interaction between Local Governments and Citizens: Challenges and Implementation Practices."

Ivan Ignatov, a graduate of the bachelor's program in Urban Studies and City Management, won third place in the "Managing the Investment Attractiveness of Territories" category for his work "Organization of Control and Supervisory Activities as a Means of Increasing the Investment Attractiveness of the Moscow Region."

We congratulate our graduates and wish them further victories!

The 25th Russian Municipal Forum was organized by the State University of Management, the Corporate University for Education Development (KURO), the Russian Municipal Academy, the Moscow Institute of Economics, Pravda-TOUR LLC, and the Administration and Council of the resort town of Anapa. The forum is supported by the State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government. Partners include the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, the Union of Russian Cities, and the Federal Expert Council on Local and Public Self-Government and Local Communities.

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GUU expands educational cooperation with Khabarovsk Krai

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On September 25 and 26, 2025, a delegation from the State University of Management held a series of strategic meetings in Khabarovsk Krai aimed at developing the human resources potential of the regional industry.

The event was attended by Vice-Rector Maria Karelina, Head of the Modern Educational Laboratory for the Aircraft, Shipbuilding, and Innovative Transport Industries (CNC Laboratory) Dmitry Nikitin, and research associates of the CNC Laboratory Roman Prodan and Oleg Telnov.

The key event on September 25 was a meeting with Yuri Marfin, Rector of Pacific National University (PNU), and Sergei Afanasyev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Khabarovsk Krai. They discussed the regional industry's need for personnel skilled in modern materials processing technologies and CNC programming. The parties also noted the importance of practice-oriented student training and targeted employee training programs tailored to the needs of the real economy, as well as the prospects for creating and implementing joint network educational programs for continuing professional education (CPE). The main topic of discussion was leveraging the potential of the state-of-the-art CNC Laboratory, established at PNU under a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

"We see significant synergies from combining our expertise with Pacific National University. Joint continuing education programs, based on the capabilities of our new laboratory, will enable us to train highly qualified specialists for the aviation and shipbuilding industries of the Far East," noted Maria Karelina.

On September 26, a delegation from the State University of Management visited key industrial and educational institutions in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The highlight of the trip was a visit to the Yuri Gagarin Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ), a branch of PJSC UAC. SMU scientists held a working meeting with the plant's chief engineer and chief technologist, during which they discussed in detail the current challenges of training personnel for high-tech production.

Representatives from our university proposed to the plant's management that they consider the possibility of having plant specialists participate in continuing education programs developed by the CNC Laboratory, which are aimed at improving the skills of engineering and technical staff in the field of automated control program development and work with modern CNC systems.

During the visit, the GUU delegation also visited the machining shops, where they interacted directly with CNC machine operators.

"The company is actively developing its machining operations, and we are ready to offer comprehensive solutions for training and retraining specialists," noted Dmitry Nikitin, Head of the CNC Laboratory.

The next stop on the route was PJSC Amurstal, where the SMU representatives were shown a new area of the company's operations—the development of CNC machining. During the visit, our scientists toured the production facilities, equipped with modern metalworking equipment, and discussed prospects for cooperation in personnel training with the plant's management.

A key part of the program was a visit to Komsomolsk-on-Amur State University (KnASU). The KSU delegation learned about the university's facilities, visiting classrooms and machining workshops. The organization of project activities at KnASU was of particular interest. The parties productively exchanged experiences in implementing external projects commissioned by industrial enterprises, discussed best practices for interacting with the real economy, and explored the possibility of jointly implementing educational projects.

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GUU at the gala evening of Russian-Chinese friendship

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A delegation from the National University of Management took part in a gala evening dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China.

The ceremony was attended by Ivan Melnikov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma and Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society; Zhang Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation; State Duma deputies; representatives of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; descendants of Soviet pilots who participated in the liberation of China from Japanese invaders; and representatives of the scientific and expert community.

SUM was represented by 87 people, including first- and second-year undergraduate students, second-year master's students, and faculty from SUM's Russian-Chinese program. Fifteen students from the first management department volunteered for the event at the request of the organizers, greeting guests at the entrance to the Column Hall of the House of Unions on Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street.

The gala event opened with the performance of the national anthems of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Ivan Melnikov addressed the guests with a welcoming address, reminding them that the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation declared 2025 the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland in Russia and the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945:

"Eight decades later, the pain hasn't subsided. At the same time, the pride in our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers for the national courage they demonstrated remains undiminished. We remember! And we remember not only May, but also September, a crucial month for the victors. Eighty years ago, the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II ended. For Russia and China, this is a sacred milestone!"

This was followed by a concert featuring the Russian-Chinese Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Chinese Student Choir of Russia, the Kastalia Concert Choir of the Vorobyovy Gory State Educational Institution, and the Greenwood Children's Choir, where the most famous works about the war by Russian and Chinese poets and composers were performed.

The event was organized by the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society, the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, and the China Conservatory of Music (Beijing).

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Happy World Tourism Day!

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Today, we congratulate the Department of Management in International Business and Tourism, the SUM Expeditionary Corps, and all lovers of package tours and independent travel on World Tourism Day!

The holiday was established by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization and has been celebrated in our country since 1983. It is intended to promote the development of international cooperation in the tourism industry, increase its contribution to the economy, and facilitate the exchange of cultural experiences.

Russia has experienced a significant increase in tourist flows in recent years. On average, the increase ranged from 11% to 20% depending on the region. The most popular domestic destinations last year were Krasnodar Krai (20.5% of total bookings), Moscow (18.8%), St. Petersburg (13.4%), the Moscow Region (3.5%), and Tatarstan (3.5%). The Leningrad Region and Mordovia demonstrated the highest growth (over 50%), with trips to Udmurtia, Vladimir, Voronezh, Samara, and Ulyanovsk Regions also seeing a significant increase. Demand for travel to Crimea and Kalmykia (48%), Arkhangelsk (34.3%), and Oryol Regions (31%) also increased. Experts predict a similar growth rate in regional tourism for the current year. This will be facilitated by the construction and renovation of local airports and the rerouting of flights around Moscow, which will reduce flight times and eliminate the need for transfers.

Among foreign resorts, the familiar Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, and Thailand still hold the undisputed lead. China has joined the top five. These countries will account for 85% of all foreign trips in 2024, representing 14 million tours—a 17% increase over the previous reporting period. The current year has also shown good figures, but it's too early to draw conclusions. Experts are confident that the introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian tourists by our Chinese partners on September 15 will also significantly increase tourist flow to China.

Travel holds a special place in everyone's life, so it's no wonder we tend to spend our vacations and holidays specifically on it. Whether we prefer camping in the wilderness or comfortable all-inclusive cruises, we always experience it as a small adventure that allows us to relax, forget about everyday life, and gain new impressions.

Once again, we congratulate everyone on the holiday and wish you exciting journeys along uncharted routes, giving you a wealth of positive memories and beautiful photographs.

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We invite you to the Family History Festival "GenExpo-2025"

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The Department of State Policy in Scientific and Technological Development of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation invites students of the State University of Management to the Family History Festival "GenExpo-2025," which will be held September 27-28 at the Lomonosov cluster.

Across six venues, 130 lecturers will discuss current issues in sociology and demography, military genealogy, patriotic education, and labor dynasties. 5,000 in-person participants and over 50,000 online attendees are expected.

The main areas of the Festival: — Professional section: genealogy, traditions, archival work, military-historical research; — Family section: new practices of social communications, sociology, NGOs, public initiatives; — Youth section: education and training, culture, patriotic education, large families, national policy; — International section: public policy, migrants, compatriots, international relations; — Parents section: family, psychology and self-development, cultural dynasties, demography; — Business section: corporations, inheritance and legacy, social capital of business, non-financial aspects of entrepreneurship.

All details and the registration form are available on the Festival's official website.

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