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2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The main goal of this initiative is to strengthen friendly ties and mutual understanding between all ethnic groups in this multinational country.

Students from all corners of our vast country study at the Polytechnic University. Therefore, in honor of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, SPbPU and the Karpinsky Institute launched the "Birthplace" project. Polytechnic students will discuss their small homeland through the lens of the region's geological features.

Each month, clips about different regions will be posted on the Polytechnic's official VKontakte page. The project's heroes will also be featured on banners outside the Main Building.

In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, Polytechnic University and the Karpinsky Institute are launching a joint project that, in our opinion, will showcase the true wealth of our country. "Russia has a wide variety of mineral resources, for which various regions are renowned. We'll talk about this, too, but our greatest strength lies in our people, their community, and their shared destiny," noted Marianna Dyakova, Head of SPbPU's Public Relations Department.

The Karpinsky Institute explained how the idea for this project came about: "We constantly work with regions—their subsoil resources, their geological maps. At some point, we realized that behind every deposit, behind every figure in geological reports, there are people. When we met our colleagues from the Polytechnic University, it quickly became clear that we were looking in the same direction. You have students from all over the country, and we have knowledge of the geology of these regions. And we wanted to combine this in a single project: to make the region "speak" through the person who was born there, is now studying at the Polytechnic University, and is thinking about the future."

Marianna Dyakova emphasized: "We announced an open call for students to participate in the project and saw an incredible response—a huge number of students wanted to talk about their small homelands. I believe this is very valuable and significant. Students from all over Russia will share the riches of their region and, thanks to the collection of the Karpinsky Institute's Geological Museum, will showcase mineral samples."

The project will tell about 12 regions of Russia.

The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is the leader in diamond reserves and production. Krasnoyarsk Krai is the leader in gold production. Belgorod Oblast is the leader in iron ore reserves and production. Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug is the leader in oil reserves and production. Kemerovo Oblast is the leader in coal reserves and production. Murmansk Oblast is the leader in rare metal and rare earth element reserves and production. Komi Republic is the leader in aluminum reserves and production. Chukotka Autonomous Okrug is the leader in tin reserves. Magadan Oblast is the leader in silver reserves and production. Kabardino-Balkarian Republic is the leader in tungsten reserves. Perm Krai is the leader in potash reserves and production. Zabaikalsky Krai is the leader in uranium reserves and production.

This project is about the living connection between regions. When a student, standing in our country's largest natural science museum, picks up a mineral sample and says, "This is my region," geology ceases to be a "quiet" science. It becomes a personal story, a responsibility and pride for one's region, for the entire country. And it's also an important conversation about unity. Different regions, different resources—one country," the Karpinsky Institute noted.

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On January 23, Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board under the Government of the Russian Federation, held an off-site meeting at the St. Petersburg Marine Technical University with heads of government agencies and organizations on measures to train personnel for the digital transformation of shipbuilding and related industries.

In his speech, Nikolai Patrushev noted that the digital transformation of shipbuilding and related industries is a strategic priority for Russian industrial development. Digital twins, artificial intelligence, and robotics are already being used in Russian shipbuilding. Despite this, the industry's digital transformation, according to the Chairman of the Maritime Board, is progressing slowly and faces a number of challenges. Shipbuilding is experiencing an acute shortage of qualified IT specialists.

The government has actively engaged in training personnel for digital transformation through the "Professionalism" and "Engineers of the Future" programs, as well as the creation of advanced engineering schools. Particular attention is being paid to the development of specialized programs, such as "Digital Engineering in Shipbuilding," noted Nikolai Patrushev.

The meeting was attended by Igor Rudenya, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District; Alexander Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy; Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; and Alexander Beglov and Alexander Drozdenko, Governors of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, also delivered a report.

The staffing requirements for the digital transformation of shipbuilding were discussed. These specialists must be specialists from various fields, solving a single, complex problem. To ensure effective methodological collaboration between the developers of educational programs in these fields, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Dmitry Afanasyev proposed creating a Scientific and Methodological Council for the Digital Transformation of Industry within the Coordinating Council for Education in the Field of Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences, and a department for shipbuilding within the council. "I am confident that the Council can become an effective mechanism for collaboration between all parties involved in the process and will significantly strengthen synergistic efforts in training highly qualified next-generation engineers," commented Andrey Rudskoy.

Before the meeting, a ceremonial opening of the Instrumentation Technology Center took place. It will develop modern control, measurement, and laboratory instruments. The entire production cycle, from design to configuration, is supported by in-house research and technology facilities, including circuit board and housing manufacturing, mechanical processing, and assembly. The center's key objective will be training young specialists. Here, students will be able to not only master the theoretical foundations of instrumentation but also gain practical skills in real-world production conditions.

Participants at the Korabelka meeting toured the exhibition at the university's Congress Center. The exhibition, "Digital Transformation in Industry and Personnel Training," showcased the scientific achievements and developments of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Marine Technical University.

The Polytechnic University's stand highlighted SPbPU's role in shaping Shipbuilding 4.0/digital shipbuilding. Guests were also drawn to the SPbPU's Digital Engineering School's competencies in shipbuilding, marine engineering, and marine technology, as well as a series of projects for JSC TVEL, including the development of a digital twin. Furthermore, the Polytechnic University presented a full-scale prototype of a nuclear reactor fuel assembly anti-debris filter made of stainless, corrosion-resistant austenitic steel. In all measurable characteristics, it surpasses similar designs in Russia and worldwide.

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A seminar was held at SPbPU to discuss the results of replicating housing and utilities optimization projects implemented by St. Petersburg district administrations as part of the "Efficient Region" program.

The event focused on the practical implementation of lean technologies in the city's housing and utilities system. It was attended by heads of St. Petersburg districts, members of relevant city government committees, and representatives of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. SPbPU was represented by First Vice-Rector Vitaly Sergeev, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs Stanislav Vladimirov, and Advisor to the Rector's Office Vladimir Glukhov. Ksenia Strelets, Head of the Center for Continuing Professional Programs at the Institute of Civil Engineering, represented the Institute of Civil Engineering.

Vice Governor of St. Petersburg Evgeny Razumishkin delivered a welcoming address. He noted that the "Efficient Region" program has already yielded proven results: projects to prepare apartment buildings for the heating season are being rolled out, a unified dispatch service is in place, and courtyard cleaning is being coordinated. Evgeny Razumishkin expressed gratitude to SPbPU for providing a forum for discussion.

Denis Udod, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Housing Committee, noted the importance of collaboration with St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, emphasizing that the recently signed cooperation agreement lays the foundation for joint work. The parties intend to explore ways to find optimal solutions to improve the quality of the urban environment. Work is underway to establish a housing competence center, drawing on the university's scientific potential and students from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering, who are capable of solving practical problems.

SPbPU First Vice-Rector Vitaly Sergeev expressed gratitude to his colleagues for choosing the university as the venue for the seminar. He noted SPbPU's involvement in this agenda, as well as the university's expertise and resources to address needs in the housing and utilities sector and city management.

For the Civil Engineering Institute, the seminar's results are particularly significant in light of the agreements signed on December 26, 2025, between the university and the city government. These agreements are overseen by Vice Governor Yevgeny Razumishkin.

The agreement with the Housing Committee provides for joint work on projects related to maintenance and repair management, including capital, residential, and non-residential buildings in St. Petersburg. Collaboration with the State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate is aimed at implementing educational initiatives aimed at improving the quality of the urban environment and preserving its elements, including through the completion of coursework and final qualifying theses by ISI students on relevant industry issues. Collaboration with the St. Petersburg Capital Repairs Fund provides an opportunity to integrate projects and research aimed at improving the efficiency of capital repairs of apartment buildings into the practical training of students at the Civil Engineering Institute.

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Students from three SPbPU higher education institutions, under the guidance of scientists and experts from the Scientific and Production Association "North-West Regional Center of the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern – Obukhov Plant," are working on a comprehensive solution for robotizing the manufacturing of microwave components.

The company commissioned a final qualifying work (FQW) of special status—"Project as a FQW"—on the topic: "Technological process for manufacturing rectangular microwave waveguides of complex shapes and automated (robotic) means for its implementation." The goal of the work was not only to provide a scientific justification but also to develop a concept for a robotic system designed to eliminate manual labor from high-precision production.

An interdisciplinary team of Polytechnic University undergraduate students, specifically formed in accordance with a competency model approved by the university expert committee, is working on solving the problem. Each participant contributes to the overall goal within their own professional field. Victoria Mamieva, a student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology of Materials (HSPM) (Materials Science and Technology, Computer Engineering in Materials Science major), is responsible for developing recommendations for the optimal selection of materials to improve signal transmission quality and analyzing the impact of defects on product performance. Nika Kolomiychenko, a student at the Higher School of Automation and Robotics (HSAR) (Mechatronics and Robotics major, Design and Construction of Mechatronic Modules and Robotic Mechanisms major), is responsible for analyzing existing automation solutions and developing recommendations for robotic process automation.

Pavel Medvedev, a student at the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems (VShKTIIS) (major in Systems Analysis and Management, specializing in Theory and Mathematical Methods of Systems Analysis and Management in Technical, Economic, and Social Systems), is analyzing manufacturing processes and developing a mathematical model for system optimization.

The project is supervised by mentors from the university and the client company. The final work supervisors from SPbPU are: Director of the Higher School of Physics and Technology (HSFTM) Sergey Ganin, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Architecture and Radio Engineering (HSAIR) Mikhail Ananyevsky, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Technology and Information Systems (HSKTIIS) Sergey Khlopin.

On behalf of the Almaz-Antey Concern, the project is supervised by Sergei Baushev, Head of the Scientific and Educational Center and Doctor of Military Sciences, as a consultant to the entire team.

For our company, it's crucial not only to obtain ready-made engineering solutions but also to develop a talent pool with the necessary competencies. This project is a model for advanced training. Polytechnic students are immersed in real-world technological challenges, working on a specific task of robotic automation in production. We, for our part, ensured the team's maximum immersion in the production environment by providing access to data and the expertise of our best engineers. I am confident that this symbiosis of science, education, and practice is the most effective path to creating breakthrough technologies and cultivating the country's engineering elite," emphasizes Sergey Valentinovich.

The project's uniqueness lies in the fact that, in addition to traditional scientific guidance, the company, at its initiative, appointed a technical consultant directly from the engineering department to deepen the practical component: Alexey Lapin, Deputy Head of the Engineering Solutions and CNC Equipment Department at JSC Obukhovsky Plant.

An industrial consultant plays an active role in project implementation. They provide the team with up-to-date data and company materials, ensuring they work with real, not hypothetical, technical requirements and conditions. They provide expert advice at all stages of design and development, and evaluate proposed solutions for their applicability, economic feasibility, and integration into existing business processes.

This collaboration format is a model for effective partnership, where students gain experience working on real-world engineering problems in an interdisciplinary team under the guidance of university faculty and leading industry practitioners. The university strengthens its ties with industry, updates its curricula, and demonstrates the social impact of its research through complex projects. The company also invests in training future professionals, gaining access to fresh ideas and potential solutions to its technological challenges, and developing future specialists tailored to its needs.

This project is the quintessence of the Polytechnic University's philosophy: "Industry in the classroom." We don't simulate abstract situations, but rather take on a complex challenge from one of the country's leading enterprises. An interdisciplinary team from three higher education institutions teaches students to speak a common technical language, view a problem from multiple perspectives, and take responsibility for their part in the overall outcome. "For us as a university, this format provides invaluable feedback from industry, allowing us to continuously improve our educational programs and train specialists in demand in the labor market," notes Olga Matsko, the university's project manager and director of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics.

The collaboration between SPbPU and the Almaz-Antey Concern is a clear example of how the boundaries between academic science and high-tech manufacturing are blurring. It's an investment in the future of Russian engineering, where theory meets practice while students are still students, and yesterday's students can become tomorrow's creators of breakthrough solutions for leading Russian industries.

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At the Polytechnic University, four agreements were signed between SPbPU and St. Petersburg Government institutions supervised by St. Petersburg Vice Governor Evgeny Razumishkin.

The meeting was attended by the Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, Evgeny Razumishkin; Advisor to the Vice Governor, Anastasia Melnichenko; Chairman of the Housing Committee, Denis Udod; Chairman of the Committee for Improvement, Sergei Petrichenko; Head of the State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate, Aleksey Gerashchenko; Acting General Director of the Fund for the Regional Operator of Capital Repairs of Common Property in Apartment Buildings, Leonid Vishnevsky; and Head of the Public Relations Department of the Housing Committee, Elena Grigorieva.

The event was attended by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs Stanislav Vladimirov, SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov, and Director of the Civil Engineering Institute Marina Petrochenko.

The extensive cooperation program envisaged by the agreements is aimed at developing educational and research initiatives planned for implementation within the framework of the activities of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The Housing Committee ensures the implementation of state policy and public administration in the area of maintenance and repair, including capital, housing, and non-residential property in St. Petersburg, as well as the reform of the housing and utilities sector. The agreement with the Housing Committee provides for joint work on projects related to the management of maintenance and repair, including capital, housing, and non-residential property in St. Petersburg.

The Committee for Urban Improvement implements state policy and exercises public administration in the area of urban improvement, including gardening, park management, forestry, road maintenance, and other urban improvement projects. It also coordinates the activities of other executive bodies of St. Petersburg's government in this area. The agreement with the Committee for Urban Improvement opens up extensive opportunities for projects aimed at improving the quality of the urban environment, improving urban spaces, and implementing modern technologies and materials for urban development.

The State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate (GATI) monitors compliance with legislation during excavation and construction work, as well as the creation, modification, placement, maintenance, repair, and use of public amenities in St. Petersburg. The inspectorate also coordinates the activities of the city's executive authorities in these areas. Cooperation with the State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate includes the implementation of educational initiatives aimed at improving the quality of the urban environment and preserving its elements, through the completion of coursework and final qualifying projects by SPbPU students.

The St. Petersburg Capital Repairs Fund's core business is organizing and implementing capital repairs of common property in apartment buildings in St. Petersburg. As part of the educational programs in Construction, SPbPU plans to integrate project and research projects into its practical training, aimed at improving the efficiency of capital repairs in apartment buildings.

Agreements were also reached on the inclusion of SPbPU representatives in public and scientific-technical councils of partner institutions and organizations, and the holding of joint conferences, seminars, and other events.

"The Polytechnic University has always been actively involved in the life of our city. We highly appreciate that the developments and projects of our researchers, faculty, and students always receive the support and encouragement of the St. Petersburg Government and are implemented for the benefit of the city. I am confident that the series of agreements signed today will allow us to expand the opportunities and scope of our joint activities in improving the quality of the urban environment and housing and utilities in St. Petersburg," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

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In December, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University completed a pilot project to provide internships for teachers in local government bodies. "Open Municipality: Best Practices in St. Petersburg."

The internship program was implemented jointly with the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 17. The long-standing collaboration between the Council and the Polytechnic University is aimed at developing the human resources potential of municipal services, implementing modern management practices, and improving the quality of training for local government specialists.

The purpose of the internship was to improve and enhance the professional skills of teachers in the field of local government, as well as to integrate current municipal management practices into the university's educational process.

As part of the program, participants studied the theoretical foundations of local self-government in the Russian Federation and St. Petersburg, including the regulatory and financial aspects of local government activities. They analyzed the practices of St. Petersburg municipalities in the areas of public improvement, public relations, interdepartmental collaboration, the use of information and analytical technologies, and the development of leisure, sports, and educational initiatives.

The event was attended by teachers of the Higher School of Public and Municipal Administration of the Institute of Meteorology and Technology, as well as heads of municipalities and representatives of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, including: Deputy Executive Director of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg Yulia Slav, Head of the MO "Akademicheskoe" Igor Pyzhik, Head of the MA MO "Akademicheskoe" Elena Korotkova, Head of the MO "Liteyny Okrug" Pavel Daynyak, Member of the Youth Council of the MO "Liteyny Okrug" Andrey Zaretsky, Head of the Department of Improvement of the MA VMO SPb MO "Polyustrovo" Mikhail Artemenok, Chief Specialist of the Department of Improvement of the MA VMO SPb MO "Polyustrovo" Anton Baranov, Deputy Director of the MKU "Improvement Service" of the MO "Vasilievsky" Anastasia Zakimatova.

The work was conducted using the "World Café" technology. Participants developed solutions to key municipal development issues, such as landscaping, organizing interdepartmental cooperation, and building effective dialogue with the public.

Following the discussions, three comprehensive projects were developed, providing for the full implementation of the principle of subsidiarity, a clearer distribution of powers among government bodies, the creation of a unified information environment with elements of artificial intelligence, the implementation of lean management principles in the activities of local government bodies, and the development of practice-oriented interdisciplinary educational programs in the field of urban management.

The "Open Municipality" project is an important step toward bringing the university closer to real-world management practices. "It's crucial for us that faculty have the opportunity to directly interact with local governments, understand the current needs of their territories, and translate this practical experience into the educational process. This format of collaboration improves the quality of training and develops students' practical understanding of the modern urban governance system," said Maxim Ivanov, IPMEIT Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy.

At the end of the event, the participants summarized the results of the pilot internship and agreed on further development of their cooperation. Plans include developing methodological recommendations for key areas of local government activity, implementing joint educational programs, promoting municipal service, and launching the next phase of the project—"Open Municipality 2.0."

Internship participants—HSSU lecturers Yulia Slav, Igor Pyzhik, and Pavel Daynyak—were awarded certificates of completion from the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg.

The "Open Municipality" internship has become an effective platform for professional dialogue between representatives of municipalities and the university community. It's important for us not only to share best practices from St. Petersburg's local governments but also to collaborate with the university to develop modern approaches to training specialists for municipal service. I am confident that the results of this internship will find practical application both in the educational process and in the activities of the city's municipalities," noted Yulia Slav, Deputy Executive Director of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg.

By the end of January, the participants will be developing teaching materials for the subjects taught, based on the data obtained during the internship. Real-life cases and best municipal practices will be incorporated into the training of specialists for local governments. A collection of best practices from St. Petersburg municipalities is also planned for publication.

Participating in the "Open Municipality" internship allowed me to gain a fresh perspective on the work of local government in St. Petersburg. Live interaction with municipal leaders, analysis of real-life management cases, and joint project work provided valuable practical insights that will soon be integrated into the educational process. This format of interaction between the university and municipalities makes the training of future specialists more practical and responsive to modern requirements, shared Tamara Selentyeva, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration.

The implementation of the "Open Municipality" project opens new horizons for collaboration between the Polytechnic University and the city's municipalities, strengthens the connection between education and practice, and improves the quality of training for local government personnel.

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Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Alexander Shashurin, Rector of the Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEKH" named after D. F. Ustinov, signed a cooperation agreement.

At the meeting, the Rector of Voenmech discussed the university's history, training programs, and partners. In addition to the university rectors, the event was attended by SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov, and Oleg Ipatov, Professor of the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems, Director of the Center for Scientific and Technological Partnership and Targeted Training, and Chief Researcher of the Center for Technological Projects, as well as Voenmech's leadership.

We are sister universities. We always enjoy watching graduates of Voenmech and Polytechnic University working side by side. The concept of our relationship is the synergy between your and our competencies: developing joint programs, submitting equivalent applications to scientific and other competitions. Joint projects are essential. Leading engineering universities must unite," emphasized SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

Following the meeting, a strategic partnership agreement was concluded.

Key areas of cooperation:

Implementation of educational activities; implementation of scientific activities; implementation of cultural, educational, and outreach activities; implementation of sports activities; cooperation in military training; joint participation in consortia and network interactions within the framework of federal projects, strategic academic leadership programs, advanced engineering schools, and initiatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; organization of shared access to university infrastructure.

The main objectives of the implementation of cooperation areas:

Organization of network interaction in the main and additional educational programs of the areas of training of higher and secondary vocational education, taking into account the competence-based approach reflecting the modern requirements of innovative industries; exchange of experience in the organization and methodology of classes, the educational technologies used, including the use of digital and distance learning; development and implementation of joint scientific, scientific-technical and innovative projects in priority areas of science and technology development, corresponding to the strategic programs of technological leadership of the Russian Federation; joint participation in competitive and grant activities, including competitions of regional, Russian and foreign scientific and technological foundations and organizations; implementation of joint children's, youth, cultural, information and media projects aimed at patriotic education of children and young people; exchange of experience in the preparation of sports teams and the holding of open training sessions and master classes; organization of joint access to collective use centers, specialized laboratory, high-tech and measuring equipment.

Voenmekh and Polytechnic University today cemented their strategic partnership. The signed agreement is a bridge between our universities, a conduit for ideas, talent, and innovation. "Today, we must build educational processes that blur the boundaries between disciplines and create a fundamentally new engineering culture. I am confident we will strengthen each other to provide the country with not just specialists, but technology creators," noted Alexander Shashurin, Rector of the D. F. Ustinov Belarusian State Technical University "VOENMEKH."

After signing the agreement, the Voenmech delegation was given a tour of the gallery of distinguished polytechnic scientists. The guests also visited the White Hall and the main library.

Voenmech's leadership also visited the experimental design bureau of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU, "Digital Engineering." There, they learned about the bureau's activities, priority areas for achieving technological sovereignty, and the national project "Unmanned Aircraft Systems."

The delegation then visited the Technopolis Research Building, where they viewed a model of the Polytechnic University campus. They also saw the Supercomputer Center.

At the International Scientific and Educational Center "Additive Technologies," guests were shown the 3D printing section of the workshop, a proprietary robotic system for high-performance (multi-material) WWAM printing, and a unique proprietary robotic system for linear and spot friction stir welding, based on a heavy-duty manipulator. The guests also toured the additive manufacturing post-processing section and the serial production section for gas turbine engine components, including nozzle assemblies and injectors for gas turbine engines. Voenmech management was also briefed on SPbPU's additive laser technologies.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) celebrated the grand opening of a renovated educational space for the "Power Machines — Polytech" student design bureau (SDB), a key component of the SDB "Systems Engineering" ecosystem. The project is being implemented as part of a strategic partnership between the Polytechnic University and Power Machines, providing practice-oriented training for engineers in the high-tech industry. The "Power Machines — Polytech" student design bureau was established in 2020. The space will become a focal point for students involved in real-world engineering and research projects in power engineering.

The Special Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytechnic" accepts students from the Institute of Energy, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, the Physical-Mechanical Institute, the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and the SPbPU "Digital Engineering" vocational school. To work at the Special Design Bureau, students undergo a selection process aimed at building a promising talent pool for Power Machines. Students can begin their careers with the company while still undergraduates.

During their collaboration, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Power Machines have implemented other new formats for training future engineers. They organized the educational project "Power Machines Trajectory," which won the 2024 All-Russian Competition for Best Practices in Youth Employment in the "Partnership in Developing Professional Competencies" category. They also host Power Machines Youth Days and the "Energy of Youth" scientific and practical conference. In 2025, work was completed to revive the "Engineering and Management of Electric Power Facilities" program. Students in the master's program gain knowledge and skills in electrical machines and potentially become engineers, designers, and testers at the Electrosila plant (part of Power Machines). This dual-degree program, in addition to core disciplines, teaches the fundamentals of project management and production economics, broadening the professional horizons of future specialists.

Representatives from Power Machines and SPbPU participated in the opening ceremony of the educational space. Guests were introduced to the capabilities of the Scientific and Engineering Center for Advanced Electrical Insulation Systems, where students and young researchers conduct computational and experimental work, participate in R&D, and master modern methods for testing and modeling power machine components.

Particular attention was paid to the demonstration of laboratory equipment and experimental setups, where students test insulating materials, study electrical and thermal aging processes, and investigate vibratory arc discharges and the mechanical properties of samples. This is the only laboratory among Russian universities dedicated to the study of electrical insulating materials and structures. Work in the laboratories is carried out according to technical specifications from Power Machines engineering.

In addition to extensive research and development, we collaborate with the Polytechnic University to create conditions for students to seamlessly transition from their studies to professional careers. This year, we launched a new student design bureau for electrical insulation and a targeted master's program in electrical machines. These programs allow students to participate in the full equipment development cycle—from concept and calculations to implementation in high-tech production. This fosters the modern engineering thinking of future specialists, which ultimately contributes to the development of our country's engineering potential, emphasized Alexander Ivanovsky, General Designer of Power Machines.

The renovated SKB space features student workstations, where they use the same software suites as engineers and designers at Power Machines. The students explained the training format at SKB Power Machines – Polytech and the tasks they are working on.

"The development of student design bureaus is one of the Polytechnic's priorities," noted Maxim Pasholikov, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security. "Joint projects with industrial partners, such as Power Machines, allow us to build a practice-oriented, seamless training program for engineers and create an environment in which education is directly linked to the real-world challenges of the country's economic and technological development."

Summing up the visit, university and company representatives emphasized that SKB Power Machines – Polytech exemplifies the effective integration of education, science, and industry. This collaboration helps train sought-after engineers, build the industry's talent pool, and engage students in solving pressing technological challenges already during their studies.

The Specialized Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytechnic" is an important element of the University Development Program, integrating education, project work, and research into a single trajectory. Furthermore, the Specialized Design Bureau format allows the university to flexibly respond to the needs of high-tech industries and train specialists to meet current challenges. "It's important to note that we are building a unified chain, permeating all levels of education, from school design bureaus to student design bureaus, including secondary vocational education, and this chain culminates in design bureaus at high-tech industrial enterprises," commented Oleg Rozhdestvensky, Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership.

The educational space of the SKB "Power Machines – Polytech" will become a platform for expanding joint scientific research and developing new areas of training for industry specialists capable of addressing technological leadership challenges.

In April 2025, the student design bureau "System Engineering" won the Student Design Bureau Competition of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in the "Student Design Leadership" category, receiving a subsidy from the federal budget.

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The heat treatment laboratory for metals and alloys has reopened at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University after a major renovation. The renovation of the classroom space was made possible thanks to financial support from Severstal.

The opening ceremony, which began in the large chemistry auditorium, was attended by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Polytechnic University graduate Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of the Severstal Russian Steel and Resources Assets Division.

"Our country faces colossal challenges: creating our own import-independent industry, achieving technological sovereignty, and achieving technological leadership. And this will be accomplished by university graduates—today's students and tomorrow's engineers," Andrey Rudskoy opened the event. "The Polytechnic University trains specialists across a wide range of industrial sectors. But today's event is particularly significant. For over half a century, since its founding in 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works has been our strategic industrial partner. And we are its core university. To see tomorrow, we need to work today on modern equipment, study technologies, have a reliable equipment base, and, most importantly, open doors to the enterprise, where students can learn their future professions in practice." If we teach students without any connection to production, using only our laboratory equipment, graduates arrive at enterprises two or three years behind, because universities can never keep up with the technological processes at factories. That's why today's event is so important—we're eliminating the systemic gap between engineers and production."

Evgeny Vinogradov then addressed the students. He shared his memories of his student life and noted that today's visit to his alma mater was very important to him. Particularly moving was the moment when the Polytechnic University rector presented him with the "For Merit" badge and a copy of his personal file as a souvenir. Evgeny Nikolaevich also spoke about his career choice, his first steps in production, the company's significant projects, and answered questions from the audience.

In the laboratory, Andrei Rudskoy and Evgeny Vinogradov personally tempered metal samples to symbolically strengthen the ties between Polytechnic University and Severstal.

Severstal allocated 11.4 million rubles for the modernization of the heat treatment laboratory, and another 2 million rubles for the purchase of equipment and modern laboratory furniture. Severstal's total investment in the development of SPbPU's educational infrastructure this year amounted to 20.9 million rubles, including 9.5 million rubles for the renovation and branding of student classrooms.

"Developing engineering education is one of the company's key priorities when it comes to developing young talent. It's important to us that future specialists master technologies not only in theory but also in practice, using modern equipment. The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory is an investment in the quality of engineering training and the sustainable development of the industry as a whole," noted Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of Severstal's Russian Steel and Resource Assets Division. "The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory means the path from the classroom to actual production is becoming even shorter and clearer. I am confident that this laboratory will become a magnet for talented and motivated young engineers."

The renovated laboratory is equipped with modern metallurgical equipment, allowing for a full range of teaching and research projects. The installed equipment includes muffle heating furnaces, universal and microhardness testers, and metallographic microscopes. This allows students to work with technologies as close as possible to industrial conditions and gain practical skills in demand in production. The upgrades not only affected the technical aspects but also the learning environment—the laboratory has become modern, functional, and comfortable for students and faculty.

The laboratory's infrastructure will also be actively used as part of the multi-track model for training engineers in metallurgy and materials science, developed by SPbPU jointly with Severstal. The first intake for the program took place in September 2025 and has already attracted motivated applicants with a high level of preparation.

On the same day, a classroom was opened in the Chemical Building, renovated and equipped with financial support from Severstal.

The past year has been a landmark one for both Polytechnic University and Severstal. 95 years ago, the Leningrad Industrial Institute was founded Department of Heat Treatment of MetalsToday, it's an important part of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. In 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works—one of the plants that today forms the flagship of Russian metallurgy, Severstal—began operations. Therefore, the opening day of these two new, modern educational spaces was a true celebration for Polytechnic students and faculty. A pre-New Year's atmosphere permeated the Chemistry Building: a quest was held, prizes were raffled off, career advice was available, a case study was held, and refreshments were enjoyed at the food court.

Cooperation The partnership between Severstal and SPbPU has been ongoing for over ten years and includes joint educational programs, the development of laboratory and research facilities, R&D, and the training of young specialists, many of whom subsequently choose careers with the company. In 2024, the company donated VR simulators to the SPbPU laboratory for educational purposes.

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An off-site session, "Work of the Future: From Active Measures to Systematic Workforce Training," was held in Gorno-Altaisk. The event was part of the federal project "Active Measures to Promote Employment," and was organized by Tomsk State University, the project's federal operator. The session brought together representatives of leading universities, regional government agencies, and businesses to identify key development milestones for the project through 2026.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University discussed its experience participating in the federal program and the updated architecture for implementing the project within the university. The university is consistently expanding its network of industrial partners, strengthening its analytical capabilities, and integrating modern technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, into its training and support processes.

At the session, the university also presented the results of modernizing its internal project implementation processes. In 2025, a comprehensive reorganization of the project's work was carried out: new mechanisms for interaction with employment services were created, program development was strengthened to meet business (B2B) and government (B2G) needs, and a multi-level system for analyzing and monitoring educational outcomes was implemented.

Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, noted the strategic importance of the university's participation in this federal initiative: "It is crucial for us not only to fulfill the project's operational objectives but also to develop a flexible, technologically advanced, and scalable training system. The federal project is a space for genuine partnership between universities, regions, and employers. We highly value our collaboration with Tomsk State University—colleagues who demonstrate strategic vision and powerful expertise. Support, the exchange of methods, and joint project solutions—all this makes it possible to strengthen results and develop new learning models. I am confident that such events are key growth points for the entire continuing education system."

Expert discussions focused on the transition from isolated employment support measures to the development of a comprehensive human capital development system. Participants discussed analytical data, including labor market transformation, employment dynamics, limitations of digital services for businesses, and factors influencing graduate employment success.

Special attention was paid to adapting the federal project to regional specifics: developing early career guidance, deepening interaction with employers, creating differentiated programs for different categories of students, increasing the role of data in forecasting labor demand and assessing learning outcomes.

Polytechnic University has set an ambitious goal: to significantly increase the volume of student training by 2026, expanding its network of partner sites, regions of presence, and range of educational programs. Particular attention will be paid to training personnel for high-tech manufacturing, transport and logistics, the IT sector, technological sovereignty industries, as well as special programs for participants in special military operations.

The session in Gorno-Altaisk became a significant platform for exchanging best practices and developing concrete proposals for project development. Polytechnic University is consistently strengthening its position in the implementation of the National Personnel Project and contributing to the development of a modern system of continuous education focused on the real economic needs of the regions and the country as a whole.

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