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A delegation from the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University visited the headquarters of Gazprom Invest LLC. The meeting focused on exchanging experience in organizing the construction of industrial and civil facilities, as well as ensuring industrial safety using innovative technologies.

The delegation from the Civil Engineering Institute included Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering; Andrey Andreyev, Director of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Civil Engineering; Maxim Terekh, Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Process Organization and Student Affairs; Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations; Anton Byzov and Evgeny Kolesnikov, Associate Professors at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety; and Alexander Doronin, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety.

During the visit, representatives of the Civil Engineering Institute visited the Project Management Center of Gazprom Invest LLC. Maxim Goryachev, Head of the Center, presented the department's main activities to the guests. He demonstrated the use of information modeling technologies using a digital model of an industrial facility under construction. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of innovative industrial safety solutions, the components of a unified digital platform, and the capabilities of construction analytics.

Ilya Zaytsev, Head of the Occupational Health, Industrial, and Fire Safety Department at Gazprom Invest, spoke to the guests about modern software systems designed to minimize industrial risks. Participants were introduced to the monitoring system and the Industrial Safety module, which utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to automatically detect safety violations based on video recordings. RFID technology received special attention. Sensors integrated into hard hats automatically alert construction equipment operators of approaching personnel, significantly reducing the risk of injury on site. ISI representatives also visited the Gazprom Invest training center, where they learned about practical first aid training.

The final stage of the event was a working meeting, at which the parties agreed to develop cooperation in the field of industrial safety.

"Collaboration with leading industry companies is a priority for the Civil Engineering Institute. Integrating cutting-edge digital solutions and industrial safety practices into the educational process will be an important tool for improving the quality of training highly qualified engineering personnel prepared to work with innovative technologies," noted Marina Petrochenko.

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A ceremony was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to present the mantle and diploma of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to the scientific director of JSC Concern Granit-Electron, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Georgy Anatolyevich Korzhavin.

The ceremony took place at a meeting of the SPbPU Academic Council. At the beginning of the ceremony, the student choir "Polyhymnia" performed the Polytechnic University anthem, followed by the traditional Gaudeamus igitur, which has been the accompaniment to the initiation ceremony for honorary doctors of the Polytechnic University for many years.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented Georgy Korzhavin with all the required accolades: a medal, a diploma, and a book of the university's Honorary Doctorates. Students dressed in early 20th-century polytechnic uniforms helped Georgy Anatolyevich don his gown and academic cap.

"Polytechnic University and Granit-Electron have enjoyed many years of fruitful cooperation. And today, you have become not just a partner, but a member of the Polytechnic family, part of the history of our glorious university," Andrey Rudskoy congratulated Georgy Korzhavin. "And what's more, you have become a mentor to young people, and your authority and your words will serve as confirmation that they have chosen the right path."

A significant part of the ceremony was the presentation of the new Honorary Doctor, which was made by SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov.

Georgy Korzhavin graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Aircraft Instrument-Making (LIAP) in 1970. In 1972, he began working at the Central Research Institute (CRI) "Granit" as an engineer. In 1995, he became director of the CRI "Granit-Spetstekhnika" branch.

In 1998, he was appointed First Deputy General Director of the Granit Central Research Institute, and in 2005, General Director of the Granit Central Research Institute (since 2006, the Granit-Electron Concern). Since 2020, Georgy Anatolyevich has served as the Concern's scientific director, to which he has dedicated over 50 years of his life.

In 2014, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Granit-Electron Concern concluded a strategic partnership agreementFor 12 years, Granit-Electron and Polytechnic University have been productively collaborating in the areas of student training under jointly developed educational programs; retraining and advanced training for specialists from the Concern and the university; organizing and conducting internships and internships; engaging students in real-world research and project work; and holding joint congresses and scientific and technical events.

An important area of cooperation was the development of infrastructure: equipping classrooms and research laboratories of the university andthe creation of a basic department of “Real-time hardware and software systems” on the territory of the Concern in 2016, which Georgy Anatolyevich still leads.

And in 2018, the Polytechnic University opened personalized auditorium of the Granit-Electron Concern.

All this work embodies the systemic integration of education, science, and industry, facilitating joint breakthrough research and development. Over the past years, our university has completed over twenty R&D projects commissioned by the Concern, covering, among other things, various aspects of comprehensive Arctic maritime safety: ergonomics, unmanned vessels, multi-purpose planning and risk management systems, and other topics, noted Dmitry Karpov.

Georgy Korzhavin is a full member of the Russian Academy of Electrical Engineering Sciences, a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, and a member of the Presidium of the Scientific and Technical Council under the Government of St. Petersburg, as well as the Scientific Coordination Council for the Implementation of Federal and Departmental Projects in the Sphere of Shipbuilding Development.

Georgy Anatolyevich is the author of over 270 published scientific papers, including three monographs; 113 inventions and utility models; Honored Designer of the Russian Federation; Honored Shipbuilder; Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation; laureate of the National Award "Golden Idea" of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia; laureate of the Russian Federation Government Award in the field of education for a set of educational, scientific, and methodological developments "International Certification of Quality Systems of Russian Higher Professional Education"; laureate of the Russian Federation Government Award in the field of science and technology for the project "Development and Implementation of New Intelligent Technologies for Spatial-Temporal Control of the Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Conditions of Uncertainty and Conflict Information Situation"; laureate of the St. Petersburg Government Award for outstanding achievement in the field of higher and secondary vocational education.

Georgy Korzhavin has received numerous state awards, including the Medal "For Labor Valor," the Academician V.N. Chelomey Medal, the Order of Honor, the Order of Friendship, the Order of Naval Merit, and the Badge of Honor "For Services to St. Petersburg." On March 4, 2026, St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov presented awards to 10 scientists who received the honorary title "Honored Scientist of St. Petersburg" for their contributions to the city's scientific, technological, and innovative development and for addressing the objectives set by the President to ensure Russia's technological sovereignty and leadership. Among them was Georgy Anatolyevich Korzhavin.

And now Georgy Anatolyevich has another significant award: the mantle of Honorary Doctor of the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In closing, Georgy Korzhavin delivered his acceptance speech: "Let me thank you for the highest honor of being named an Honorary Doctor of the Polytechnic University. First and foremost, I attach great importance to our cooperation, which was established many years ago. The role of Polytechnic University scientists in the work of the core department and in training specialists for our concern's enterprises is extremely significant. Special programs have been developed, taking into account the specific scientific and technical areas of the institute and the concern's enterprises. This makes it possible to train qualified specialists who adapt easily. They actively integrate into the work and very quickly assume a leading role. I am confident that our cooperation will strengthen and develop in the interests of achieving the goals our government sets for both the Polytechnic University and the concern.

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Vitaly Ershov, Director of Construction at Setl Group, held an open lecture at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event took place in the Technopolis Polytech Research Building.

The lecture continued the active collaboration between SPbPU and Setl Group. Previously, the Institute of Civil Engineering launched joint educational intensives for students majoring in "Construction" and "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures," and also hosted the opening of a Setl Group-branded space.

The lecture was attended by third- and fourth-year undergraduate students majoring in Construction, as well as fourth- and fifth-year students majoring in Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures.

Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between students and leading industry experts: "It is crucial for us that the theoretical knowledge acquired at the university is supported by the real-world experience of professionals. We are pleased that our collaboration with Setl Group is actively developing, and we look forward to further strengthening our partnership."

Vitaly Ershov rose from a humble beginning to become the Director of Construction at St. Petersburg's largest construction holding. He addressed the audience on the topic: "Foreman—a proud title!" Vitaly Vladimirovich highlighted key aspects of a construction supervisor's work: the foreman's role as the foundation of the construction process, a guide from the design concept to the project's completion. He also discussed the importance of management and engineering skills in today's environment and how the construction industry surrounds everyone. He also focused on the state of the vocational education system in construction and the industry's priorities. Vitaly Ershov emphasized the importance of the profession by demonstrating iconic projects completed by Setl Group, including the Victory Plaza residential complex and others.

During his lecture, the guest focused on graduates' career paths, including opportunities in general contracting and development companies, government service, and architectural firms. They also discussed the prospects of starting their own business. Vitaly Vladimirovich emphasized the need for an informed career choice and a commitment to continuous professional development.

In recognition of their contribution to the development of partnerships, Vitaly Ershov presented copies of the author's book to Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Social Studies; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Student Relations; and Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations.

At the end of the event, Vitaly Ershov answered all the students' questions.

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A large-scale educational project, "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk. Season 2025–2026," has concluded in St. Petersburg. This initiative, aimed at training highly qualified personnel in the field of public and municipal procurement, brought together over 500 students from four leading universities in the northern capital. Among them was Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, which has been the most active participant in the project for the second year in a row.

The project was implemented by the State Procurement Committee of St. Petersburg in conjunction with the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of St. Petersburg, the RTS-Tender electronic platform, and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study of the Republic of Belarus.

As part of the project, students studied the specifics of the public procurement systems in Russia and Belarus, as well as the specifics of regulation at different levels of government. Upon completion of the training, they received certificates from the Republic of Belarus and state-recognized advanced training certificates.

The awards ceremony for the project's winners and finalists took place at Nevsky Town Hall.

The high level of training of the Polytechnic students was noted by members of the expert jury: Elena Egorova, Deputy Chair of the St. Petersburg Committee for State Procurement; Igor Murashev, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy; and Nikita Avvakumov, Director of the Northwestern Branch of RTS-Tender. The speakers emphasized that the profession of a public procurement specialist requires a deep knowledge of legislation, strategic thinking, and a creative approach, and that participation in the project gives graduates a significant competitive advantage in employment.

SPbPU students who took prizes in the competitive trials received special recognition:

1st place — Olga Maklakova, 5th-year student of the Economic Security program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 2nd place — Artem Yemelyanov, 1st-year master’s student of the Public and Municipal Administration program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 3rd place — Alexander Yemelyanov, 3rd-year student of the Commodity Science program at the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEIT.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov were awarded letters of gratitude for their active assistance in organizing the project, supporting talented youth, and developing the city's human resources.

The public procurement system is developing dynamically, integrating economic, legal, and digital competencies. In this context, continuing professional education is becoming a key tool for training personnel. At the Polytechnic University, this is being implemented through practice-oriented programs that meet economic needs. The "Make Way for the Young" project is an example of this, strengthening the connection between education and market demands, including the integration of Russia and Belarus, and developing students' skills for working in an interstate context, noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

For St. Petersburg students, participation in the project opens up additional career opportunities. Finalists will be eligible to be included in the St. Petersburg youth talent pool, allowing them to continue their professional careers in contract government services.

International cooperation has become a key component of the project: 10 of the best participants from St. Petersburg will undergo internships in Minsk, while 10 Belarusian students will visit the city on the Neva. The academic exchange program will allow future specialists to immerse themselves in the contractual systems of the two countries and exchange experiences with colleagues.

Our university once again had the largest number of participants. The project brought together students from various fields and levels of study. Participants gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in city government, the opportunity to join the talent pool, and a unique chance to complete an internship in Minsk. "Our ultimate goal is to help graduates find employment in public procurement in St. Petersburg, and we see that projects like these are successfully achieving this goal," emphasized Marina Ivanova, SPbPU project coordinator, head of the "Public and Municipal Administration" educational program, and associate professor at the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

The "Public Procurement: International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk" project became a professional training ground for polytechnic students, as well as a launching pad for successful careers, opening up employment opportunities, inclusion in the talent pool, and participation in international internships.

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For one evening, the large hall of Sber's tech hub became a magnet for active students and faculty of the Polytechnic University, IT experts, and employers. As part of the collaboration between SPbPU and Sberbank, one of the most significant IT events, KIT Day 2026, was held, with the Higher School of Software Engineering (ISSE) serving as its regular organizer.

VSPI Associate Professor Alexander Shchukin describes the event's purpose: "KIT Day" stands for IT Career Day. This event focuses on the most discussed trends in the IT sector, which are relevant today and will remain relevant tomorrow. It's about how to become a sought-after IT specialist and launch a career. The event is prepared by students for students.

This year, students from various institutes, united by an interest in information technology, had the opportunity to connect with top specialists from Sber, Gazprom Neft, Solantek, and other industry leaders in our region. The overall theme of this year's event was "Hard vs. Soft." Three keynote presentations from experts, as well as lively panel discussions between industry representatives and students, centered on pressing issues related to this topic. How can developing soft skills help in professional work and career development? How can one acquire essential competencies at university or during internships? What soft skills specifically do IT companies look for in interviews? Even the professional community doesn't always have clear answers to these questions, making the discussions at IT Day all the more engaging.

According to Leonid Potapov, Head of IT Education at Gazprom Neft, such events help build dialogue between business representatives and students—future employees in the industry.

"The event was superbly organized, with many students and great engagement. And most importantly, it was created by students," noted Andrey Vlasov, Regional Director of Sber's Technohub in St. Petersburg.

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A meeting between SPbPU students and researchers and representatives of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) organization, including Alexander Alekseev, Deputy Head of the Science and Integration Department and Igor Rodin, Deputy Head of the Tokamak Program, took place at the SPbPU Resource Center.

Alexander Alekseev is a 1986 graduate of the Polytechnic University's Faculty of Physics and Mechanics, Department of Mechanics and Control Processes. Igor Rodin is a graduate of ETU "LETI." Both guests worked for many years at the D. V. Efremov Research Institute of Electrophysical Equipment (NIIEFA).

"The ITER project is of particular importance to the Polytechnic University, as the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, the successor to the Faculty of Physics and Mechanics, carries out a number of projects for it," emphasized Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, opening the meeting. "The Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes is actively involved in the design and construction of ITER. The Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics is involved in solving problems related to cooling systems for various types of equipment. But the project's primary focus is on the former Department of Plasma Physics; today, the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research is one of the drivers of our institute's growth."

Professor of the Higher School, Head of the Scientific Laboratory "Theory and Modeling of Tokamak Plasma" Vladimir Rozhansky, who has been a member of the ITER scientific team since 2018, also offered a few welcoming remarks. He recalled that the first ITER project in Russia took place at SPbPU. Nature conference on plasma physics, which inspired many young polytechnicians to participate in the ITER project.

The central event of the meeting was Alexander Alekseev's lecture, "The ITER Project: From Concept to Implementation," dedicated to one of the key international initiatives of our time. Research into the possibilities of controlling thermonuclear fusion began, in part, thanks to Soviet scientists. Academicians Igor Tamm and Andrei Sakharov developed the tokamak concept—a toroidal chamber with magnetic coils that confines plasma using a magnetic field.

Alexander Alekseev shared recently declassified documents from the archives of Rosatom and the Kurchatov Institute, dating back to 1951. Since 1968, a boom in tokamak construction has occurred worldwide. But ITER will be the first tokamak fusion reactor. The project began in 1985 at the initiative of the Soviet Union. Today, scientists and engineers from 35 countries (seven of which represent the world's largest economies) are developing a next-generation fusion facility as part of the international ITER project. Its goal is to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of using fusion energy to generate electricity in a continuous mode. The design capacity is 500 megawatts, with 50 megawatts invested in plasma heating. The advantages of fusion energy include its inexhaustibility, efficiency (one gram of fuel is equivalent to eight tons of oil), and safety due to the small amount of fuel. Russian scientific organizations, including the Polytechnic University, are among the project participants.

So, the scientific group of Professor Rozhansky is engaged in modeling of the edge plasma of the ITER tokamak reactorThe interaction of hot plasma with material surfaces is key to selecting reactor operating modes. Scientists developed a numerical code for modeling the parameters of tokamak edge plasma, called SOLPS-ITER, and collaborated with Russian and international colleagues to refine it. This resulted in the development of an extended-mesh mathematical method, which enabled a new level of numerical modeling.

In 2023, the Polytechnic University received a task from the ITER management to create a model of the near-edge plasma in the region that contacts the tokamak wall. Researchers from the Tokamak Plasma Theory and Modeling Laboratory at the PhysMech Institute (PhysMech) were the first in the world to conduct calculations on an extended grid, allowing for the prediction of particle and energy fluxes on material surfaces. Supercomputers from SPbPU and ITER were used for the calculations. The data obtained convinced the ITER management to fabricate the tokamak's first wall from tungsten (instead of beryllium, as planned).

PhysMech scientists are currently calculating how tungsten will be sputtered by the energetic particle streams hitting the first wall, what impurities might reach the center of the facility, and how this will affect the reactor's operating mode. These calculations are being shared with ITER engineering teams working on wall sputtering issues to determine a method for controlling this process and, ultimately, the reactor's operating mode.

Following Alexander Alekseev, Igor Rodin spoke. He discussed the project's technical aspects and the contributions of Russian participants in more detail.

The speakers also answered numerous questions from the audience.

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Gazpromneft-Lubricants, in partnership with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, has launched a series of intensive educational programs for students. The events are part of an agreement signed between the company and the university in December 2025. The partnership entails the joint development of educational programs tailored to the needs of the real economy, scientific research, and an active exchange of experience between SPbPU faculty and Gazpromneft-Lubricants employees.

At the university's premises, Gazpromneft-SM experts brought together future logistics specialists, marketers, IT specialists, and economists. In a team-based game format, participants immersed themselves in real-world technological challenges and learned about the career opportunities offered by science-intensive lubricant production. A series of similar meetings is planned for students in relevant fields.

Gazpromneft-SM, as an industry leader, successfully develops partnerships with leading Russian universities. The company offers a transparent career development system for students at partner educational institutions. Students complete practical training and internships at production and administrative sites in Omsk, the Moscow region, and St. Petersburg. Future specialists are immersed in the full product production cycle, receive mentoring, and access to the corporate knowledge portal. The best students are invited to a paid internship, and successful completion guarantees inclusion in the company's talent pool and job recommendations.

Anatoly Skoromets, CEO of Gazpromneft-Lubricants, noted: "Gazpromneft-Lubricants isn't just looking for employees—we're creating an environment for cultivating elite engineering talent. Peter the Great Polytechnic University is renowned for its fundamental engineering, and we give students the opportunity to experience real-world production. Future specialists can already begin addressing the industry's ambitious challenges. We want to see among our ranks not just certified graduates, but passionate professionals."

Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, emphasized: "Collaboration with Gazpromneft-SM is another step in the university's systematic efforts to develop the country's human resources potential. We actively engage the company's specialists in the educational process. This allows us to train specialists who meet the current demands of the high-tech industry, and for students, it creates a career boost, providing direct access to employers even before receiving their diploma."

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From March 24th to 25th, the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted one of Russia's key convention and exhibition events in the field of environmental protection and sustainable nature management—the St. Petersburg International Environmental Forum "Ecology of the Big City." A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including representatives of the Institute of Civil Engineering, actively participated in the event.

The forum was organized by the Government of St. Petersburg and ExpoForum International with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution Roszapovedtsentr.

The Polytechnic delegation included SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering Marina Petrochenko, representatives of the ISI Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering: Professor Natalia Politaeva, assistants Anna Oparina and Nikita Zibarev, graduate students Polina Shinkevich, Ksenia Velmozhina, and Maria Masalova, and Associate Professor Irina Russkova of the ISI Higher School of Technosphere Safety.

As part of the forum's business program, which included more than 60 events, participants discussed the environmental well-being of regions and cities, the circular economy, environmental monitoring, water use and protection, the development of nature reserves, eco-friendly transportation, and other pressing issues.

A key event at the forum was the signing of two agreements. The bilateral agreement between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety of St. Petersburg provides for joint research to assess the anthropogenic impact on urban environment components, the development and verification of mathematical models for long-term forecasting of environmental risks under changing anthropogenic loads, and a study of the potential of waste management technologies to facilitate their return to economic circulation.

A trilateral agreement between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Ecological Safety of St. Petersburg, and the A.P. Karpinsky All-Russian Geological Research Institute aims to strengthen cooperation in the development of digital projects, including the implementation of information modeling technologies and the creation of digital twins for geological exploration of the subsurface, environmental protection, and sustainable nature management. The key project of this collaboration will be the development of a digital twin of the underground space of St. Petersburg.

The documents were signed by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Chairman of the Committee on Nature Management Kirill Soloveichik, and General Director of the A.P. Karpinsky All-Russian Geological Research Institute Pavel Khimchenko.

The signed agreements open up new opportunities for integrating the scientific potential of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the practical experience of the Committee for Nature Management in addressing the city's environmental challenges. Priority areas include mathematical modeling of environmental processes, forecasting anthropogenic impacts on the environment, and educational activities. I am confident that the implementation of this integrated approach will yield significant results, and we will continue to actively work in this direction, emphasized SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The forum featured a youth conference, "Sustainable Development: Scientific Ideas of the Next Generation." The conference served as a bridge between student research and real-world environmental practice.

Andrey Samusevich, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety of St. Petersburg, delivered a welcoming speech, noting the importance of the scientific research presented for the development of an ecological future: "This is not just a youth event, but a space for development, the formation of a substantive agenda, the generation of ideas, and the demonstration of scientific achievements that shape our future. It is crucial that all scientific research and advancements in the field of ecology are understood by modern society and given the opportunity for practical implementation and application."

Polina Shinkevich, a third-year postgraduate student at the Institute of Civil Engineering, presented a paper titled "Biofiltration of CHP Flue Gases with Microalgae Biomass as an Element of Decarbonization in Energy Projects." She explored the use of microalgae biomass as a biofilter for CHP flue gases. The project examined flue gases from the North-West CHP Plant, confirming the feasibility of using microalgae to decarbonize flue gases from energy facilities.

I believe this conference is of great importance for highlighting our scientific developments, which creates a solid foundation for their practical implementation, noted Polina Shinkevich.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted a dialogue between industry leaders and young people as part of the 22nd scientific and technical conference for the electronics industry, "My Career in Electronics," aimed at attracting young people to work in the industry.

The event was organized by the conference operator, the Design Center Consortium (DCC). Its key objective is to coordinate Russian electronics industry participants to implement the national strategy for the development of the electronics industry through 2030 and ensure long-term leadership. The moderator of the meeting was Ekaterina Pleskova, Chief Analyst of the DCC's Expert and Analytical Department.

At the event, representatives of electronics industry companies addressed the students and spoke about their companies and career prospects for young professionals.

Olga Litvinova, Deputy CEO of the Aquarius Group of Companies; Dmitry Zaretsky, CEO of NEK.TECH LLC; Evgeny Savchenko, Chairman of the Microwave Electronics Working Group of the Council for the Development of the Electronics Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; and Zakhar Kondrashov, Secretary General of the Industrial Cluster "Consortium of Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems."

Alexander Korotkov, Director of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications at SPbPU, also participated in the meeting. He briefed the students and guests on the institute's structure and graduate program opportunities. He also focused on the SPbPU Integrated Systems Design Center. Participants learned about the center's latest developments and their advantages over similar programs.

A design center is a unique structural component of any institute. Developing innovative designs and products requires a very high level of theoretical training. But practical knowledge related to operating equipment is also essential, of course. Therefore, design centers, which offer that perfect blend of practical and theoretical skills, play a crucial role in training specialists, noted Alexander Korotkov.

The meeting with specialists from the electronics industry generated great interest among the students. After their presentations, each speaker was asked numerous questions about working at the company and its products.

At the end of the event, all participants were able to test their knowledge of electronics by answering quizzes. The questions varied in difficulty. Based on the quiz's results, 10 winners were selected and received commemorative prizes from the organizers.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU hosted a team competition in public administration—an intellectual quest called "In the Service of the City," developed using a unique, proprietary methodology. Ten teams and 96 schoolchildren participated in the event.

The quest was held as part of the career guidance project "Smolny School," which is being implemented by the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg.

Polytechnic University is one of the project's key partner universities. The university provides schoolchildren with the opportunity to explore the modern educational environment, its infrastructure, and prospects for professional development in public administration. The project aims to foster informed career choices and promote civil service among young people.

The competition was based on a game legend. Participants were tasked with designing a new district of St. Petersburg, which was just beginning to develop. Teams created a comfortable and modern urban environment, taking into account the interests of residents, infrastructure development, and economic and management aspects.

The work was organized as an intellectual quest. Participants completed five thematic stations, each simulating the activities of relevant government bodies: the Digitalization Committee, the Budget Committee, the Regulatory Committee, the Lean Management Committee, and the Territorial Branding Committee. The students solved practical problems related to urban development and, for successfully completing them, received the game currency—PolyCoin.

After completing the stations, the teams moved on to the design phase, where they used the funds they had earned to purchase infrastructure facilities and create a map of the future district. Participants considered functional zones, transportation links, and the placement of social and commercial facilities, forming a holistic concept for the area's development.

"This team competition, formatted as an intellectual quest, allows participants not only to test their knowledge but also to try their hand at being managers making decisions for the city's development. All tasks take place here and now, so it's important for the students to work as a team, quickly analyze information, and find effective solutions. It's especially gratifying that the competition was developed jointly with the Polytechnic University team. This is the result of extensive collaboration. I'm confident that events like these help the students better understand public administration and, perhaps, take the first step toward a future career in public service," noted Sergei Svechnikov, Head of the Assessment and Personnel Reserves Department of the Civil Service and Personnel Policy Committee of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration and the project's organizer.

At the competition finals, the teams presented their solutions to a panel of experts.

The final meeting of the Smolny School was truly professional and energetic—we managed to immerse the participants in the real atmosphere of project work. The most valuable thing was the students' sparkling eyes and the bold ideas they presented in the final. Each team took home not only souvenirs but also valuable experience in teamwork and self-confidence. I am confident that the ambassador's main goal—to convey their love for the university—was fulfilled. We look forward to seeing them as our students," noted project ambassador Anton Zubarev, a first-year student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration.

The team from State Budgetary Educational Institution Secondary School No. 47, named after D.S. Likhachev and offering in-depth study of individual subjects in the Petrogradsky District of St. Petersburg, won the competition. The teams from State Budgetary Educational Institution Secondary School No. 598 in the Primorsky District and State Budgetary Educational Institution Gymnasium No. 622 in the Vyborgsky District of St. Petersburg also took first place.

The final round was the highlight of the event: by defending their projects, participants not only demonstrated their acquired knowledge and skills but also experienced the role of real urban engineers, architects, and even conductors of a complex territorial management system. The competition proved its value as an effective career guidance tool, allowing schoolchildren to gain practical insight into public administration principles, develop strategic thinking, teamwork, and design skills.

"It's important for us to create career guidance formats where students don't just receive information but are immersed in real-life management practices. This intellectual quest allows participants to feel part of a decision-making team, explore the interconnectedness of various areas of city governance, and test their skills in solving complex problems. I'm confident that this experience helps students make informed decisions about their future profession and educational path," noted Maxim Ivanov, IPMEIT Deputy Director for Advanced Projects and Youth Policy and the university's project organizer.

The expert jury included representatives of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration—Sergey Svechnikov, Head of the Assessment and Personnel Reserves Department, and Dmitry Zemskov, specialist—as well as representatives of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET): Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy, and Olga Chemeris, Marina Ivanova, and Tamara Selentyeva, professors at the institute.

For the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, it is especially important to create formats for schoolchildren that immediately reinforce theory with practice. The intellectual quest allows participants not only to learn the fundamentals of public administration but also to see how management decisions are made in real-life settings. We are pleased to be part of the Smolny School project and contribute to the training of future specialists for the public administration system," noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

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