Vernissage of Ideas: The All-Russian Project Festival has concluded at the State University of Management.

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The 2nd All-Russian Interuniversity Project Festival "Project Path: From Idea to Lessons Learned" concluded at the State University of Management from December 1 to 21.

A special intensive workshop on project preparation for presentation to stakeholders and potential investors was organized for the university's top project teams. The event partnered with IPI-Lab LLC, which represents StartupChain, a digital ecosystem for startup founders. The authors of over 25 projects of various types and focus areas—research, social, consulting, and business projects—worked through their presentations with experts.

In addition, all participants took part in a public speaking training session, where they used various interactive exercises to practice proper breathing, tempo and clarity of speech, stage movement, and learned other secrets of successful presentations.

Following the training, the teams presented their projects to a panel of experts consisting of representatives from various SUM institutes and invited experts.

Maria Ancheeva, an expert with over 20 years of experience in sales, presales, and project management in IT and systems integration, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech: "Stepping onto the stage, presenting your idea for the first time, and defending it in front of the jury is already a major victory over yourself and a powerful start. You did an excellent job for your first time, and this experience is your most valuable asset today. The future is yours, you can do it!"

Oleg Melnik, Deputy General Director of DEFAN LLC and a professional project manager with experience in various applied fields, from medicine to quantum technologies, also offered helpful advice to the students: "There are no ideal conditions for a project. The best solutions come from those who have encountered the problem themselves and can't ignore it. If your project doesn't solve a problem that truly concerns you, find another topic. Don't be afraid of unconventional approaches. Analyze failures. Keep working."

The best projects were chosen:

Best Project Presentation – EcoElement, Institute of Marketing; Best Business Project Presentation – LessonLab, Institute of Economics and Finance; Best Consulting Project Presentation – Development of a Telegram Consultant Bot for Equipment Selection, Institute of Information Systems; Best Social Project Presentation – Psychology Club: The Path to Professional Mastery and Self-Development, Institute of Public Administration and Law; Best Research Project Presentation – Economic Efficiency of Using Drones in the Agricultural Sector, Institute of Information Systems; Best Speaker – Dmitry Kamchatov, Institute of Economics and Finance.

Anastasia Lobacheva, Director of the SUM Project Office, emphasized: "The project presentation is an important final stage of project development. It determines how the project will be understood and accepted outside the university, and at least at the university, when it is presented to the committees. It's not enough to create a good project on a relevant topic; it's important to be able to communicate it effectively. Opportunities to practice this are relevant for students of all years and programs. Such events are a wonderful opportunity to exchange experiences, see what projects are out there, and be inspired by the experience of colleagues from other institutions."

The student participants also highly praised the event. LessonLab team leader Veronica noted that after interacting with the experts, the team received helpful advice on how to improve the project.

The second All-Russian Interuniversity Project Festival, "The Project Path: From Idea to Lessons Learned," with the support of the Interregional Educational and Methodological Center for Project-Based Learning, "Project-Based Learning as a Practical Training Technology," held at the State University of Management, also included:

All-Russian Round Table of the RUMTS Network "Project-Based Learning as a Key Element of the Inclusive Higher Education System" All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Sustainable Management: Projects, People, Research" Demo Day of the "Spectrum of Innovations" Accelerator Round Table "Service Learning: Integration into the University's Project Work" Federal In-Person Stage of the III All-Russian Competition for Children and Youth "Young House Manager – Creator of a Favorable Living Environment".

The State University thanks all participants and looks forward to seeing you again at next year's project festival.

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Students from the State University of Management won the International Festival "MediaGame"

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Projects by students from the State University of Management won the International Student Festival of Social Projects at the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) "MediaGame."

The competition annually brings together students, experts, and media professionals to develop youth social projects, where participants can bring their creative ideas to life in a media format.

More than 650 works were submitted to the competition in the categories of photo, video, poster, audio, text, and Integrated Social Project.

Students from the Institute of Marketing at the State University of Management, studying in the Advertising and Public Relations program, won in the Poster and Audio categories.

Anastasia Solovieva, a third-year student in the Advertising and Digital Design 3-1 group, prepared a winning project in the Poster category under the supervision of Olga Vasilyeva, titled "Not Everything That's Green Is Eco," dedicated to the phenomenon of greenwashing, which discredits the concept of responsible consumption.

"The composition centers on the hand of a dishonest marketer, alluding to the Grinch—a character who embodies evil and the theft of values. This visual metaphor emphasizes the manipulation that lurks behind the "green" façade: the Grinch offers consumers a product saturated with false eco-labels. The key element of the revelation is the oil stains dripping from the packaging and from the hand's fingers—a powerful visual indicator of deception that reveals the toxic reality of production hidden beneath the kraft paper," Anastasia explained the concept.

In the "Audio" category, two works by teams from the State University of Management won.

Third-year students from the "Advertising and Public Relations in Business 3-3" group, Valeria Berletova, Ilya Denishchenko, and Eva Mandzhieva, along with their academic advisor, Alexandra Timokhovich, presented an audio clip, "Loneliness in the Age of Social Media," which demonstrates how intense virtual communication can lead to feelings of isolation, depression, and a decline in real-life social connections.

Another winning project in this category was "No Right to Pause," by third-year students Vera Yurchenko and Alexandria Kostereva from the Digital Marketing Communications 3-1 group, supervised by Alexandra Timokhovich.

"Our audio clip addresses the problem of toxic productivity and overexertion facing the modern generation. Young people live in constant stress, oppressed by the imperatives of 'Be better,' 'Earn money,' 'Don't waste time,' which leads to burnout and guilt even during downtime. We chose this topic because we see how the pursuit of success robs people of simple joys and inner peace. Our goal is to provide emotional 'permission' to stop, take a breath, and remind people that life isn't just about achievements, but also the right to pause," said Alexandria Kostereva.

The competition's winners and runners-up were awarded diplomas, festival statues, and gifts from partners, including the international media network TV BRICS, which acted as the event's international media partner.

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Ready for the session: the meeting of the Academic Council of the State University of Management took place

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On December 22, the final meeting of the Academic Council of the State University of Management in 2025 took place.

The ceremony began, as usual, with a congratulatory ceremony, where the rector of the State University of Management not only presented awards, but also received them himself.

Thus, Vice-Rector Maria Karelina presented a commemorative plaque commemorating the signing of a memorandum of understanding on joint activities with the 33rd BARS detachment named after V. F. Margelov. Vice-Rector Vitaly Lapshenkov presented a plaque commemorating membership in the Consortium of Universities of the Central Federal District for the Development of Technological Entrepreneurship. Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov conveyed letters of gratitude from the Ministry of Defense of the 3rd Guards Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District not only to the Rector but also to Vice-Rectors Vitaly Lapshenkov and Pavel Pavlovsky.

"This is a particularly important thank you. When representatives of the unit visited the GUU, they said it was for their assistance in capturing Seversk. It's no secret that we send humanitarian aid as part of the "GUU-SVOim" campaign, but this year we're also providing scientific, research, and engineering support, as technical issues are especially pressing on the front lines. It's beneficial and right to help in every way possible those who risk their lives for the good of our country," Vladimir Vitalyevich noted.

The rector presented a Doctor of Economics degree to SUMU Associate Professor Dmitry Repnikov, a Ministry of Education and Science medal "For Impeccable Work and Distinction" to Associate Professor Elena Gubareva, other departmental awards from the Ministry of Education and Science to the university's faculty and staff, a commendation from the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring to IEF Director Galina Sorokina, and also congratulated the month's birthday celebrants.

After which the participants moved on to discussing the items on the agenda.

Kristina Firsova, Head of the University's Electronic Dean's Office, spoke about preparations for the winter exam session of the 2025/2026 academic year.

"Today is the first day of midterm assessments; this semester, tests are being held in person. 7,500 undergraduate students attended the session, and over 2,000 master's students attended the session, and all students were admitted to the assessment," the speaker said.

Vladimir Filatov, Director of the Engineering Project Management Center (EPMC), presented the Center's work and shared its immediate prospects.

"This year, we opened several new laboratories: the RosGeoTech Industrial Innovation Lab, a digital innovation laboratory created jointly with the Millionshchikov State Petroleum Technological University, and the Numerical Control Systems (NCS) laboratory, launched thanks to a grant from the Ministry of Education and Science. Our fleet includes nine drones for various purposes, and we are ready to move on to establishing a center for unmanned aerial systems. We have completed several major projects with industrial partners and have begun new ones. In 2026, we plan to participate in the competition for inclusion in the federal project "Personnel for UAS,"" Vladimir Filatov said.

Vladimir Stroev noted that this year there has been significant growth in the university's scientific field.

"In just the last three years, the volume of scientific research has increased severalfold, and there's more to come. The state is ready to support scientific research and young scientists, so today there are all the opportunities in this area. This scientific component is important to us as we strive to revive engineering and economic education, which is more relevant today than ever. Our country needs people with an engineering education to achieve its national goals, and we can train them," concluded the SUM rector.

Sergey Chuev, an advisor to the rector's office, proposed commemorating significant figures in the history of the State University of Management by naming lecture halls after Alexey Lyalin and Mark Razu, as well as beginning a collection of materials for a book dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the State University of Management. The idea was unanimously supported.

In addition, the meeting discussed issues related to tuition discounts, the transfer of part-time students with secondary vocational education to accelerated learning, and the approval of additional professional development programs.

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A million for project development: GUU students won the All-Russian "Your Move" competition.

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Students from the State University of Management won the final of the large-scale All-Russian competition "Your Move" with the track "I Do."

Third-year students from the Institute of Information Systems at the State University of Management, Lev Taran, and Nikita Kolotushkin, who is also a technician at the Digital and Intelligent Mobility Laboratory and a member of the Innovative Solutions Student Design Bureau, successfully competed as part of the interuniversity team.

The team's project, the digital platform "Ryadom," addresses the problem of low student engagement in extracurricular activities by presenting information about events across all clubs and associations in a single, convenient platform. The service includes a personalized calendar, a notification system, integration with university services, and advanced tools for organizers, including event posting, registration management, and analytics.

The project team, which included representatives from St. Petersburg State University and ITMO University alongside our students, not only won the track but also received a special award from Gazprom for the best pitch – a compelling and compelling presentation of their idea.

The "Your Move" competition is one of the largest projects for student youth, attracting over 12,700 participants in the "I Do" track in 2025. Winning the competition will qualify the project for a 1 million ruble grant for further development.

The awards ceremony took place as part of the All-Russian Student Forum "Your Move – 2025," organized by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, Rosmolodezh, the Movement of the First, Your Move, the Russian Youth Union, and the Presidential Platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities." The forum is part of the National Project "Youth and Children."

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The Vice-Rector of the State University of Management won a medal at a billiards competition.

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Vitaly Lapshenkov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, took part in the 2nd Billiards Match between the teams of the capital's student sports leadership and the veterans of the North Caucasus Military District.

Playing on the same team with Vitaly Vladimirovich were Dmitry Susarin, Vice-Rector of Rosbiotech; Eduard Nechaev, Executive Director of the Moscow Regional Branch of the Russian Student Sports Union; Andrei Knyazev, representative of the Russian Microfutsal Federation; and Renat Mukhamedyarov, Director of the Center for Training Highly Qualified Personnel at the Academy of Labor and Social Relations.

The team “SVOi in billiards” was represented by Alexey Shchekochikhin, Yuri Govorukha, Dmitry Klimov, Denis Arkhipov, Anatoly Shevyakov.

Despite the competitive nature of the game, a friendly atmosphere reigned at the billiard tables, allowing team representatives to discuss a range of important issues, from the popularization and development of billiards among Moscow's student community to the patriotic education of the younger generation.

Vitaly Vladimirovich, congratulations on your remarkable achievement and wish you exciting games and new victories!

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Проректор Государственного университета управления Виталий Лапшенков принял участие во II Матчевой встрече по бильярдному спорту между сборными командами руководства студенческого спорта столицы и ветеранов СВО….” data-yashareImage=”https://guu.ru/wp-content/uploads/UEt_TC58SoU0tjx5rRYpq9RJeGPQsAjFzAOmNktR2tHsHoiyHkmXNucusHZ9_AXGpPn2IYsJoEpVJ8US5Sq6gj_a.jpg” data-yashareLink=”https://guu.ru/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%ba%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80-%d0%b3%d1%83%d1%83-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%bb-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d1%8c-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%81%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b5/”>

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A representative of the State University of Management received an award for winning the II Competition for Young Scientists.

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A representative of the State University of Management participated in the awards ceremony for the winners of the 2nd Competition for Young Scientists, organized by the Sistema Charitable Foundation, the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), and the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent). The ceremony was held at the RAS and the office of AFK Sistema.

Welcoming remarks were addressed by Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician Stepan Kalmykov, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of the Commission on Scientific and Technological Development Antony Shvindt, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky, President of the Sistema Charitable Foundation Larisa Pastukhova, and First Vice President of AFK Sistema Felix Yevtushenkov.

The winning team from the State University of Management was represented by Nikita Akinshin, a specialist from the Engineering Project Management Center. The university's young scientists participated in the competition with their project "Hybrid Decision Support System: Integration of a Machine Learning Cascade and LLM for Synthesizing Analytics in Logistics," which addresses one of the key challenges of modern logistics in the transport industry: processing large volumes of disparate data.

The award was presented to our young scientist by AFK Sistema President Tagir Sitdekov. In addition to financial support, the authors of the best projects received an invitation to the School for Young Scientists and Science Organizers—a week-long intensive course to be held in February 2026 with the support of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Sistema Charitable Foundation.

In total, scientific teams and researchers from 20 regions of the country won the competition, presenting 32 works in 10 thematic categories.

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Vladimir Stroyev received a commendation from the head of Rosstat.

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Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, received a Certificate of Honor from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) for cooperation and collaboration in statistical matters.

The award, signed by the head of Rosstat, Sergei Galkin, was presented by the head of Mosstat, GUU graduate Leonid Kalimullin.

"Our university has been collaborating with statistical services for many years, both through educational programs and in conducting research, projects, and events. Furthermore, SUM is home to one of the oldest statistics departments in the country," Vladimir Stroyev recalled.

As a reminder, in September 2024, the State University of Management signed a cooperation agreement with Mosstat, and an Alley of Statisticians was laid out on the grounds of the State University of Management. It was filled with new names in May 2025 during a joint forum of the organizations.

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Ректор Государственного университета управления Владимир Строев получил Почетную грамоту от Федеральной службы государственной статистики (Росстат) за сотрудничество и взаимодействие в вопросах статистики….” data-yashareImage=”https://guu.ru/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3203-scaled.jpg” data-yashareLink=”https://guu.ru/%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%b8%d1%80-%d1%81%d1%82%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b5%d0%b2-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bb%d1%83%d1%87%d0%b8%d0%bb-%d0%b1%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b3%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%81/”>

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"Good Hockey": GUU presented a New Year's miracle to young athletes

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On December 21, the State University of Management (SUM) hockey team, along with the Stankin team, held a special pre-New Year's training session for visually impaired children from the Fortuna adaptive hockey team as part of the Moscow Student Hockey League's "Good Hockey" project.

Fun relay races were organized for the young hockey players, and a skating Santa Claus created a festive atmosphere.

Each participant received commemorative gifts from the State University of Management, but the main gift was the communication, attention, and support of their senior comrades.

For the GUU team players, this meeting has already become a good tradition—they came to see the guys for the third time.

Team defenseman Yegor Pridanov shared his impressions: "Pre-New Year's training with the adaptive hockey team has become a real tradition for me—this is my third time coming here. The children are the most touching—their emotions are unfaithful. At times like these, you simply catch yourself thinking that this is precisely why it's worth coming again and again—to give them joy, attention, and support. I believe events like these should be held as often as possible, because they help children believe in themselves and feel part of a larger hockey family."

Our university is truly delighted to be part of this kind and meaningful event. Projects like "Kind Hockey" demonstrate the true power of sport—a power that unites, inspires, and gives hope. We thank the Fortuna hockey team for their annual trust and the opportunity to share their warmth.

The "Good Hockey" project clearly demonstrates that sport goes far beyond competition. It is a tool for integration, development, and boundless joy, capable of creating a true New Year's miracle.

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21 декабря хоккейная сборная Государственного университета управления (ГУУ) вместе с командой «Станкин» провела специальную предновогоднюю тренировку для детей с нарушением зрения из команды по адаптивному хоккею «Фортуна» в рамках проекта «Добрый хоккей» Московской студенческой хоккейной лиги….” data-yashareImage=”https://guu.ru/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3663-scaled.jpg” data-yashareLink=”https://guu.ru/%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%80%d1%8b%d0%b9-%d1%85%d0%be%d0%ba%d0%ba%d0%b5%d0%b9-%d0%b3%d1%83%d1%83-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b3%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%bd/”>

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The Birthday of Russia's First Postage Stamp: History and Meaning

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December 22nd marks the anniversary of the first postage stamp in Russia. It was on this day in 1857 that the Postal Department of the Russian Empire issued a circular "On the Introduction of Postage Stamps for General Use," effective from the New Year, and the first stamps went on sale.

The First Postage Stamps: The Most Beautiful in the World

The 10-kopek stamp is considered Russia's first postage stamp, symbolizing a new stage in the development of the postal system. Philatelists have recognized these stamps as the most beautiful two-color stamps in the world.

The first copies were produced in St. Petersburg based on samples personally approved by Alexander II on October 20, 1857. They were printed on white, stiff, hand-made paper with a watermark in the form of the number "1."

The stamp's center featured a blue oval with the Postal Department's emblem in white relief—crossed post horns and a double-headed eagle. Around the oval was a brown frame with the inscription "postage stamp" and the denomination "10 kopecks per lot." The stamp also featured the emperor's mantle and crown, emphasizing its status and importance.

The first stamp had a print run of 3 million copies, but due to perforation issues, the first examples were issued imperforate. This added to their uniqueness and historical value.

The evolution of postage stamps in Russia

Since then, postage stamps in Russia have undergone numerous changes. The first RSFSR stamps appeared in 1918, and their design was radically different from their predecessors. Artist Rihards Zarins created a stamp depicting a hand cutting a chain, symbolizing liberation and new ideals. These stamps were issued in two colors: blue, valued at 35 kopecks, and brown, valued at 70 kopecks.

In August 1923, the world saw the first postage stamps from the USSR, dedicated to the First All-Russian Agricultural and Handicraft-Industrial Exhibition. These stamps reflected a new era and the country's commitment to development.

With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia once again faced the need to create new postage stamps. On January 14, 1992, the first stamps of the Russian Federation, dedicated to the XVI Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, entered circulation. They became a symbol of a new stage in Russia's history and its return to the international arena.

The meaning of postage stamps

Postage stamps are more than just a means of payment for postal services; they are also an important element of cultural heritage. They reflect historical events, cultural and social changes, and serve as a means of self-expression and art. Stamp collecting (philately) has become a popular hobby that unites people around the world.

Even in the 21st century, postage stamps continue to be a symbol of communication, uniting people and cultures regardless of time and distance.

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Let's be kinder on International Human Solidarity Day

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Every year on December 20, the world celebrates International Human Solidarity Day, which symbolizes the pursuit of justice, equality, and cooperation, which is especially relevant in our rapidly changing world.

The holiday was proclaimed in December 2005 by the UN General Assembly in a resolution dedicated to the first UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty. The UN resolution references the Millennium Declaration, which states that solidarity is one of the fundamental and universal values of humanity that should underpin international relations in the 21st century.

Solidarity isn't just a word; it's a powerful feeling that unites people regardless of their background, education, income, or social status. It's the realization that together we can overcome any difficulties and achieve common goals. It's important to remember that each of us can contribute to creating a more just and harmonious society.

On this day, let's remember those who need our support. These could be people in difficult life situations or those fighting for their rights.

By supporting each other, we become stronger and help create a world of respect and understanding.

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