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Polytechnic University and Russian Cuisine: A Synthesis of Science and Tradition

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The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed recognizing Russian cuisine as an intangible heritage of Russia. However, this important decision must be supported by regulatory documents, which are necessary not only for the popularization of Russian dishes but also for the creation of methodological recommendations for food service establishments. Currently, over 90% of modern food service establishments offer menus of European, Asian, Scandinavian, or mixed cuisines. To promote national cuisine and foster positive publicity for regional food products produced in Russia, a decision has been made to hold an All-Russian Festival of Russian Cuisine. The working group on promoting Russian cuisine includes historians, representatives of the restaurant industry, and industry associations.

Given the long-term strategic decisions adopted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, revising the approach to implementing educational programs aimed at training personnel for the food industry is particularly important. The Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production carefully preserves and passes on to students the long-standing traditions and experience of preparing Russian cuisine.

At the origins of the school of culinary technologists of national Russian dishes were Professor of the Department of Technology and Organization of Food Services at the St. Petersburg Institute of Trade and Economics, war veteran Nikolai Kovalev (1914–2004) and his students, Professor Margarita Kutkina and Associate Professor Natalia Kartseva, who were the first to develop the structure of the course "Russian Cuisine" and create its teaching and methodological complex for students specializing in food technology.

The work of Professors Nikolai Kovalev and Margarita Kutkina is being continued today by HSE teachers Svetlana Eliseeva, Natalia Barsukova, Alla Smolentseva, Ekaterina Fedinishina, Maria Kireeva, Valeria Bychenkova, and Elena Trukhina.

In 2018, a monograph co-authored by Margarita Kutkina and Svetlana Eliseeva, "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day," was published. It won a prize in the competition for educational and scientific publications at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

This book is the result of a tremendous amount of painstaking work, in which the authors sought to summarize unique historical material, the recipes for forgotten dishes and products of Russian cuisine, and adapted the recipes preserved in historical documents to the modern technological equipment of the food industry, including weights and precise ingredient proportions. Thus, a vast array of forgotten, traditional Russian recipes has become accessible for practical use, noted Maxim Syrnikov, author of the culinary bestsellers "Real Russian Food" and "Cooking Russian Every Day" and host of the "Monastic Kitchen" series on the Spas TV channel.

Svetlana Eliseeva, author of the monograph "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day" and the online course "Molecular Gastronomy," explained: "The central focus of the research and project work of students and faculty at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production is the preservation of Russian national cuisine traditions. These include, for example, "Studying the Nutritional Value of Russian Folk Dishes and Its Implementation in the Food Industry," "Researching the Functional and Technological Properties of Regional Food Resources of Plant and Animal Origin," and "Developing Recipes and Technologies for Authentic Culinary Products of the Peoples of Russia."

The course "Health-Saving Technologies in Ethnic Nutrition" for technology students covers the history of Russian folk cuisine, the phenomenon of St. Petersburg cuisine in the 18th and 19th centuries, the national culinary traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the physiological and genetic characteristics of our country's minority ethnic groups. Practical classes are devoted to developing national dishes such as "Berry Sbiten with Honey," "Rye Gingerbread," "Rye Fishnik," "Shangi with Bird Cherry Glaze," "Buckwheat Krupenik with Cottage Cheese," and others. The course's research project plan includes topics related to the preservation and popularization of Russian cuisine, the study of the nutritional and biological value of its traditional dishes, and the practical implementation of these dishes in the food industry.

Since 2012, as part of the program to develop student associations, the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production established the "Center for the Preservation and Support of Russian Cuisine Traditions." Its goals include studying the cultural values of our country, engaging young people in research and practical work to preserve and support Russian culinary traditions, and helping students adapt professionally to practical work in the food service industry. Students actively participate in promoting Russian cuisine. For example, in 2018, Polytech hosted a street food festival called "National Street Food by Students of Polytech." A team of student technologists from the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, led by Svetlana Eliseeva, presented products based on Russian recipes.

Members of YesLab, the Polytechnic University's culinary student organization, are actively engaged in the study and promotion of Russian cuisine. It will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. This February, YesLab activists organized a master class with Yegor Nikonov, executive chef of the Tochka na Karte hotel chain and the Igora resort, on the topic "The Influence of Regional Dishes and Traditions on the Creation of a Conceptual Menu." Meetings with practitioners motivate students to study and develop professionally, build their own successful career paths in the food industry, and promote national cuisine.

Our students' high level of practical training helps them achieve high results in professional competitions. These include the VkusVill student incubator for innovative food product development and the EuroFoods Awards culinary championship (supported by EuroFoods and the Baltic Association of Chefs and Catering Enterprises), shared Valeria Bychenkova, associate professor at the Higher School of Business and Food Safety and the curator of the YesLab student organization.

In 2024, at the request of the St. Petersburg Department of Social Nutrition, faculty from the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology developed recipes, assessed nutritional value, and created methodological recommendations for the preparation of over 500 dishes and products. The materials were compiled into the "Collection of Recipes for Dishes and Culinary Products for Providing Nutrition to Pupils and Students of St. Petersburg State Educational Institutions." This 800-page collection is a unique document containing over 500 recipe cards for dishes and culinary products, developed taking into account the physiological needs and modern requirements for the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents, and corresponding to health-preserving technology recommendations," explained Natalya Barsukova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology and the head of the working group.

Along with the faculty, students actively participated in the collection's creation. As part of the "Fundamentals of Project Activity" course, traditional national and new, original Russian dishes were selected competitively.

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Science without boredom: How the Polytechnic University helps schoolchildren conquer physics and mathematics

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High school students come to the Polytechnic University to improve and deepen their knowledge of physics and mathematics. The university has organized two classes for them: a fascinating open lecture series and fundamental academic courses. The open lecture series, "Beyond the School Physics Curriculum," is more than just an extra lesson; it's a veritable science show, where the laws of physics are demonstrated visually and effectively. The project's goal is to give students a glimpse of what's often only discussed theoretically in school. Associate Professor Ivan Venevtsev and experienced demonstrators Elena Petrova and Natalia Akhiyarova serve as guides to the world of science.

Participants have already seen the workings of Maxwell's pendulum, the principle of the "Zhukovsky bench" on which one can spin like a figure skater, and the amazing properties of gyroscopes. But this is just the beginning! Ahead of them, the students will journey into the world of thermal phenomena, learn about the mysteries of electricity and magnetism, and delve into the world of light during lectures on optics.

Importantly, the project doesn't end at the university. After the lectures, students and their teachers work together to analyze and reinforce what they learned in class, creating a strong connection between vivid impressions and profound knowledge.

Alongside the lectures, academic courses in mathematics and physics are offered for those seeking systematic preparation and confident exam results. Their main goal is not simply to teach students problem solving, but to help them develop a holistic, logical understanding of the world of these sciences. The physics course is taught by Zoya Erovenko, an assistant at the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technology, and the mathematics course is taught by Marina Shkolnik, Head of the Career Guidance and Education Department at the St. Petersburg State Budgetary Professional Educational Institution "Okhtinsky College."

We often encounter situations where students know individual rules but don't understand how they relate to each other. Our goal is to bridge these gaps and provide a system. We don't focus on "how to solve this problem," but rather on "why it's solved this way" and "what pattern it reflects." This is a fundamentally different, university-level approach to working with the material. For us, this is also an investment in the future. We cultivate goal-oriented, motivated applicants who will enroll with us because they've already experienced what real science is," noted Artem Egupov, Director of the Applicant Services Center.

The courses help students not only fill in gaps but also learn to think analytically and approach problem solving structurally—a skill that will be useful regardless of their chosen profession.

These programs are an important part of the university's career guidance efforts. They allow students to experience the life of a SPbPU student, interact with leading faculty, and immerse themselves in a unique scientific atmosphere. This approach allows students to confidently take a step into their profession now, and allows Polytechnic University to inspire and support a new generation of engineers and researchers whose ideas and discoveries will shape our future.

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NSU improved its position in the global ranking "Three University Missions"

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Novosibirsk, October 16, 2025: The ninth Moscow international ranking "Three University Missions"In 2025, 2,581 universities from 165 countries were ranked, with the final ranking table including 2,000 universities from 112 countries, including 156 universities from Russia. NSU ranked 238th globally, moving up 3 spots from last year, and retained its 6th place in Russia. The top 10 Russian universities also included Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Higher School of Economics, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Tomsk State University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and MISiS.

The ranking methodology includes an assessment of 16 indicators, which are grouped into three groups: education (45%), science (25%), and university and society (30%). The "education" and "science" groups consist of four indicators, while the "university and society" group consists of eight indicators.

According to the ranking's compilers, Russian universities improved their positions thanks to the third group—"university and society." Specifically, a significant increase was seen in the "number of massive online courses" indicator. Furthermore, Russian universities proved competitive in two indicators within the "education" group: "share of international students" and "number of student victories in international student competitions."

"International engagement is a key focus at NSU. Currently, the university has approximately 1,700 students from 60 countries, and we collaborate with 98 partner universities in 21 countries. We have significantly increased our cooperation with China, where we currently have 14 partner universities and 20 dual degree programs," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

Thus, in September, a new joint undergraduate program in physics was launched with Chongqing University, with a pilot enrollment of 80 students. NSU is also launching new dual-degree programs and increasing the number of Chinese students within the Sino-Russian Institute, a joint project with Heilongjiang University. Furthermore, over the past two years, NSU has strengthened its collaboration with West African countries.

"Our students demonstrate excellent results in international competitions. For example, this year our team won a gold medal at the prestigious SynBio Challenge synthetic biology competition in China, and at the 32nd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMC-2025), the NSU student team achieved its best result in 10 years. This further confirms that NSU attracts some of the strongest students in the country and has built a unique education system based on strong fundamental training," added Mykhailo Fedoruk.

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Tourism Week at the Polytechnic: New Learning Formats, Inclusiveness, and Career Guidance

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The Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade held a series of events dedicated to World Tourism Day.

Tourism Week kicked off at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU, with the active participation of faculty from the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. Open lectures were followed by interactive business games, where college students not only gained theoretical knowledge but also applied it in a setting as close to professional work as possible. HSSIT Associate Professor Ksenia Pasternak gave a lecture on the methodological foundations of creating unique tourism products, focusing on innovative approaches and creative strategies. The business game "Generating Hotel Ideas Using the Osterwalder-Pignet Model," organized by HSSIT Associate Professor Boris Lyamin and HSSIT Master's student Margarita Yanchevskaya, generated considerable interest. Participants had the opportunity to simulate business processes through play, developing their strategic thinking and teamwork skills. The final stage of the career guidance program was a presentation by Vladimir Vasiliev, a master's student at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, in which he highlighted the prospects for further education and professional growth at the Polytechnic University.

The next important stage of the program was the intellectual quiz "Traveling with Peter 2.0." Organized by Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hotel Management programs, Elmira Kutyeva, associate professor at HSE, and students majoring in Tourism, the event included a variety of tasks, from logic puzzles to questions on the history of tourism and the cultural traditions of various regions. The participants demonstrated their erudition and team spirit, and the team of third-year Tourism students deservedly won.

The final event was a scientific and practical seminar, "Engineering the Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem: A Technical, Economic, and Pedagogical Discourse." Representatives of the legislative branch, leading scientists, heads of social organizations, and industry practitioners spoke at the seminar. Oksana Miroshnichenko, head of the Russian Ministry of Labor's resource center, presented a detailed analysis of legislative changes aimed at creating an accessible environment for tourists with disabilities. Irina Skupchenko, an expert with the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, described the methodology for conducting barrier-free environment assessments, and Maria Bondar, co-founder of the travel company "Liberty," shared her practical experience in organizing inclusive services using the example of a specialized travel agency. Representatives from SPbPU made a special contribution to the scientific discussion. Dmitry Efanov, professor at the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, presented a promising concept for integrating physical and digital infrastructures to create comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Vyacheslav Potekhin, associate professor at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences, spoke about the implementation of smart technologies in the hotel industry, while ISI graduate students Maria Plekhanova and Yesenia Elina presented innovative projects in the field of architecture and automation of tourism infrastructure.

Summing up a busy and productive week, Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade, noted the importance of a comprehensive, systemic approach aimed at creating a holistic educational ecosystem that facilitates the harmonious integration of secondary vocational and higher education. She emphasized the importance of implementing advanced teaching methods, game-based formats, and closely linking curricula to the real needs of the tourism sector. This strategic approach enables the development of well-rounded, highly qualified specialists capable of effectively influencing the development of Russia's tourism industry.

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NSU's Advanced Pedagogical School invites you to a professional retraining program

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An Advanced Pedagogical School (APS) was created at NSU based on the infrastructure modern campus NSU, being built as part of the implementation of the national project “Youth and Children”.

The activities of the PPSh are aimed at reducing the shortage in the Novosibirsk region and the Siberian macroregion of teaching staff for specialized mathematical and natural science education (secondary general education, higher education) with experience in research activities.

"Improving the quality of teaching is one of the key objectives of the comprehensive action plan to enhance the quality of mathematics and natural science education. The NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center (SESC) annually hosts conferences and professional development programs aimed at enhancing the professional skills of teachers in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology. Currently, NSU does not have a higher education program in pedagogy, so we decided to begin entering this field through continuing education. In the future, we plan to launch comprehensive research in education and education management at NSU, including at the SESC Methodological Center," comments the director. Specialized Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State University Lyudmila Nekrasova.

Professional retraining program "Teaching Mathematics and Related Disciplines in Higher and Universities"is the first in a series of educational programs at the school.

— We began developing the program itself in the spring during a series of Project-Analytical Sessions Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics"The program will help students, young teachers, and researchers without specialized pedagogical training gain basic knowledge and expand their toolkit. It is also suitable for experienced teachers who want to improve their professional skills. We focus specifically on high school and college students, as professional knowledge in the field is crucial for education at these levels," comments Anastasia Karpenko, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mathematics at NSU and the program's developer.

"The program's creation was made possible by combining the efforts and systematization of the experience accumulated at the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center and the Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok. The Sobolev Institute of Mathematics and the Resonance School of Informal Education (Tomsk) also served as program partners. Involving active teachers and researchers—those with unique pedagogical practices—in teaching, project management, and theses will ensure the high professional level of the program's graduates. We are also open to collaboration with other educational and scientific organizations," explains Svetlana Kraichinskaya, Associate Professor at the NSU Mathematical Center and the program's developer.

The "Teaching Mathematics and Related Subjects in Higher and Tertiary Education" program can be combined with study and work: classes will be held in modules and in the evenings.

A system of discounts is provided for NSU employees, NSU Specialized Scientific Center and students.

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The personnel reserve program of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSU has entered the active stage of implementation

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The "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine" talent pool program, organized by the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technology at Novosibirsk State University (NSU), has entered its active implementation phase. The first session was recently held by program expert Pavel Geidt, head of the NSU Laboratory for Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics.

It was devoted to the fundamental principles of organizing scientific research and allowed listeners to gain a deep understanding of the types of research, the differences between the latter and other forms of intellectual activity, and also developed the ability to correctly set goals, define tasks, and formulate correct working hypotheses.

All participants, together with their supervisors, are also actively developing individual development plans for a period of two years, a significant portion of which have already been submitted for approval.

"We've seen a steady increase in interest in our initiative after each meeting," noted project curator Yegor Gild. "Clearly, the knowledge and working conditions we offer meet the current needs of students at the institute."

A competitive selection process is underway to select candidates for funding for participation in leading Russian and international conferences. Applications are evaluated comprehensively, taking into account the participant's activity within the program and the level of their research materials.

The project is being implemented strictly within the approved action plan, but additional activities are planned to enhance the research potential of the reserve candidates. Subsequent training will focus on developing competencies in scientific publication writing and research results presentation—key steps in successfully presenting achievements in the professional community.

The project is being implemented within the framework of the federal program "Priority 2030" and is aimed at retaining talented young people at the university after graduation.

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NSU students took part in the All-Russian OstroVa Forum on Sakhalin

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From September 1st to 7th, the OstroVa youth forum was held on Sakhalin Island, bringing together over 400 participants from across Russia. It served as a platform for the exchange of experiences, ideas, and professional contacts between representatives of three groups: Students, Working Youth, and the First Movement. Participants attended lectures and master classes led by experts, participated in project sessions, visited leading regional enterprises, and learned about modern development initiatives for Sakhalin and the Russian Far East.

The Novosibirsk delegation was represented by active and promising young people from the region—primarily NSU students and graduates interested in collaboration and professional growth.

Maxim Yemelyanov, a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, noted that the forum was not only educational but also inspiring for him:

"OstroVa" is a space for professional networking and friendships. I participated for the second time: last year, in the UAV track, and this year, in the artificial intelligence track. Sakhalin has impressive opportunities: IT, hydrogen energy, and scientific projects are developing here. Particularly interesting was exploring the SakhalinTech campus and local businesses. And in the evenings, there were concerts and festivals—the atmosphere was incredible, as was the island's natural beauty.

At the forum, Maxim presented a project for using unmanned aerial vehicles in tourism, which received high praise from experts.

The OstroVa Forum annually attracts young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs from across Russia, bringing together education, creativity, and teamwork in a single space.

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Industrial Revolution: Polytechnics Showcase Their Achievements at BRIEF'25

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The all-season resort "Okhta Park" hosted the Baltic Regional Investment Forum BRIEF'25, organized by the Leningrad Region Economic Development Agency. The forum traditionally served as a platform for discussing industrial policy, business-education collaboration, and attracting young professionals to the region's real economy.

Students and faculty from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education participated in the forum's youth track. The IPMEiT student delegation was led by Anton Shaban and Natalia Smirnova, faculty from the Higher School of Industrial Management. The ISPO students worked with Irina Zaychenko, Head of the Educational Programs Directorate, and Sergei Smirnov, Head of Industrial Training.

Students solved management cases as part of the interactive event "Mentor's Day" and presented their ideas for developing the human resources and marketing potential of industrial enterprises.

Sergey Ryzhov, CEO of the MICE Market business events agency, expert council member, and program director of the Open Industry accelerator at the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, presented a master class titled "Industrial Tourism as a Tool for Implementing Enterprise Business Strategies." The forum included a direct dialogue with representatives of leading enterprises in the Leningrad Region.

The students were particularly interested in the master class "Marketing and Promoting a Manufacturing Enterprise Using Video Content," led by Anton Shaban and Natalia Smirnova, professors at the Higher School of Industrial Management. The master class was organized as a competitive team game, during which students collaborated with representatives of Leningrad Region enterprises to develop short videos to promote industrial businesses in regional and international markets. This format allowed the participants to gain hands-on experience with modern digital marketing tools and video content for the industrial sector.

Following the event, Polytechnic students took prizes as part of interuniversity teams alongside students from the St. Petersburg State University of Economics and the Higher School of Economics.

"I am grateful to Anastasia Mikhalchenko, Director of the Leningrad Region Economic Development Agency, for the invitation to BRIEF'25. I am pleased that the students of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education demonstrated their skills, completing complex tasks assigned by representatives of the real economy under the careful mentorship of more senior students of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education and Technology," noted Irina Zaychenko, Head of the Educational Programs Directorate at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education.

We took part in a unique event! We solved practical cases and explored innovative business ideas. A highlight was creating videos for real businesses. The masterclass produced compelling videos that demonstrated how the fresh perspective and energy of young people can help advance modern manufacturing projects, the Polytechnic students shared their impressions.

BRIEF'25 once again confirmed its role as a key regional platform for the exchange of experience between government, business, and educational organizations, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world cases and gain practical skills in demand in the modern industrial market.

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Experience in practice-oriented training was discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Justice.

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The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region held a meeting with the heads of university legal clinics to summarize the results of work for the first nine months of 2025 and formulate plans for 2026.

Representatives of leading legal clinics from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region participated in the meeting. The Polytechnic University was represented by Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise, and Yana Chernozemova, Legal Advisor of the Legal Clinic of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise at SPbPU.

The Polytechnic University is one of the universities participating in the non-governmental system of free legal aid. The Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise operates a Legal Clinic, which provides legal education and legal assistance to the public, as well as helps develop these skills in students.

Yana Chernozemova presented a report at the meeting on the modern system of practice-oriented education and the provision of legal advisory assistance by senior law students (under the guidance of faculty and practicing lawyers) to citizens in accordance with the Federal Law "On Free Legal Aid in the Russian Federation."

The Higher School of Law and the Leningrad Region's Legal Clinic collaborates with legal associations and municipalities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, operating both offline and online.

The meeting resulted in an agreement on further cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the Higher School of Law and Technical Education in the area of career guidance and practice-oriented training.

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Novosibirsk State University has launched a lecture course, "University of the Silver Age," for pensioners in the Sovietsky District.

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The lecture course "University of the Silver Age" began at Novosibirsk State University on October 8th. The participants were pensioners from the Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk. This course on financial literacy was organized by Faculty of Economics (EF) of NSU In collaboration with the administration of the Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk, with the support of State Duma Deputy Alexander Aksenenko, the event is being conducted by specialists from Alfa-Bank and Sber. It is part of the mandatory "Service Learning" course, which is being implemented in various formats at all universities across the country and aims to develop civic responsibility, leadership skills, and patriotism, along with professional competencies, through the implementation of socially oriented projects. Students are assigned tasks by social partners, who also oversee student activities throughout the semester. The "Silver Age University" course events in the fall semester are being organized by a project team of second-year students from the NSU Faculty of Economics: Ulyana Molodtseva, Daria Denisova, Darima Bayartueva, and Daria Zyazeva.

The first event of the course was a lecture by Alfa-Bank representative Tatyana Shamanaeva, titled "Money in Action: Generating Income from Savings and Deposits." The expert discussed investment types, and the audience learned about the main instruments for capital growth, namely, savings accounts, deposits, and securities. Investment strategies were also discussed, with the bank representative explaining how to choose the appropriate action plan based on goals and investment timeframes. She also explained when it's appropriate to invest your savings and, together with the audience, explored key points for an effective start and risk minimization. This lecture was aimed not only at helping students understand the basics of investing, but also at their practical application for generating a stable income and managing their finances wisely.

Tatyana Shamanaeva explained that investing can be a way for seniors to supplement their pensions. However, only available funds should be invested, as investments always carry some risk. The most common investment instruments are stocks and bonds. For those who are less willing to take risks, federal loan bonds, which offer yields around the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's key rate, as well as corporate bonds from reliable companies and municipal bonds, may be preferable. However, it's important to avoid high-yield bonds (20% or more above the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's key rate), as they are often risky. Also, avoid investing all your funds in a single bond or a single issuer (an organization or other entity that issues and markets financial assets such as stocks, bonds, banknotes, or bank cards to raise funds).

The expert also explained how pensioners can use various banking products, earn interest on deposits, cashback on prescription medications, and certain purchase categories.

The next lecture, "Financial Health," will take place on October 15th. Sberbank representative Anna Voronova will lead the lecture. She will offer advice on maintaining financial stability, managing financial obligations, and rationally building capital and creating financial plans. The expert will also discuss expenses, savings, insurance, investments, and pensions, and introduce the audience to the four components of financial health. She will present simple and effective methods for maintaining a balance between income and expenses, provide recommendations for managing debt and payments, and provide a detailed analysis of the key factors that shape a person's financial health. She will also share strategies for a secure future, helping to rationally build capital and create financial plans.

The third event will be hosted by the project team organizing the "University of the Silver Age" course. It will be a fascinating journey through time, "At the Crossroads of Generations: From Soviet Classics to 21st-Century Flicks." In the first part, attendees will enjoy a quiz about famous Soviet films, complete with riddles and a challenge to guess the melodies played against familiar soundtracks. The second part will feature a discussion about how the values, language, and habits of generations have changed—from boomers to zoomers. The meeting will conclude with an interactive quiz about slang from different eras: attendees will be asked to guess which modern words have become equivalents of Soviet expressions.

"This is the second year we've been offering the lecture course, 'Silver Age University,' for pensioners in the Sovetsky District as part of the 'Service-Learning' course. This spring, we successfully held a series of lectures on financial and computer literacy, 'Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the Senior Generation.' The project was a success and received a positive response from the audience, so we decided to continue the series. The lectures held at NSU are also open to students and faculty, and I think they will be useful for everyone. Last year, we focused on cybersecurity and financial innovation, and this year we've focused on investing and financial well-being. The first lecture has already received numerous positive reviews from attendees. They noted the relevance of the topic, the accessible presentation of the information, and its practical benefits," said Elena Obukhova, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor in the Department of Management at NSU's Faculty of Economics.

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