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The Festival Youth and Leisure Center hosted the conference "The Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg: 20 Years in Action. Best Practices and Results of the Year." Students from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU helped organize the event. As part of the institute's long-standing collaboration with the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, they volunteered, including residents of the student association "Public Administration Laboratory."

The conference brought together the leaders and deputies of St. Petersburg's inner-city municipalities and served as an important platform for reviewing the year's work and sharing successful local government practices. The event focused on urban planning and improvement, as well as the implementation of socially significant projects. Municipalities that achieved outstanding results in various areas also received awards.

Students from the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Telecommunications ensured the smooth running of the conference, assisting with guest registration, accompanying participants, and conducting organizational activities. For future public administration specialists, participation in this event provided valuable practical experience and an opportunity to gain insight into the workings of local government.

Anton Zubarev, a first-year student in the Public and Municipal Administration program and a graduate of the Smolny School career guidance project, shared his impressions: "The conference demonstrated the importance of teamwork. I was impressed by how all the city's municipalities unite to share experiences and solve common problems. As a future manager, I understand that this approach is key to effectiveness. And it's great that we, IPMEIT students, were able to be part of this event."

The Public Administration Laboratory and the Council of Municipalities have been collaborating for a long time. Council Chairman Vsevolod Belikov Honorary Resident of the Laboratory, and we plan to continue working together,” noted the head of the LPU, Maxim Konoplev.

Ksenia Shilina, a first-year student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration and a resident of the LPU, shared her impressions: "The conference was unforgettable, as it allowed us to see the work of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg from the inside and learn about completed and future projects. We also had the opportunity to meet many interesting people in person."

This collaboration will continue. This month, Polytechnic students will participate in organizing the Congress of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, strengthening the existing partnership and opening up new opportunities for practical interaction between students and the local government system.

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On February 4, the Technopolis Polytech Research Building of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted a conference and exhibition entitled "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete," organized by the Civil Engineering Institute.

The Polytechnic University held a lecture course for students and faculty in specialized fields from leading St. Petersburg universities. Leading road industry experts in the production of asphalt concrete mixtures and flexible pavement technologies, including representatives of the St. Petersburg Transport Construction Directorate, VAD JSC, ABZ-1 Group of Companies, ROSDORNII Federal Autonomous Institution, Gazpromneft-DS LLC, Vozrozhdenie Production Association, TTM LLC, and other organizations, delivered the course.

Nikolay Bystrov, President of the ROSASPHALT Association, and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering, addressed the guests with welcoming remarks. The event was moderated by Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering, and Nikolay Krupin, Coordinator of the ROSASPHALT Association's Technical Committee.

Leading road industry experts delivered presentations. Nikolay Krupin, Commercial Director of GTR LLC, presented an analysis of the current state of the road industry in Russia. Andrey Demin, Head of the Quality Control and Innovation Implementation Department at DTS SPb, highlighted the specifics of road construction in St. Petersburg. Dmitry Pakharenko, Chief Technologist of VAD JSC, spoke about the history of the Nevsky Prospekt renovation. Olga Melnik, Deputy Director for Quality at ABZ-1 JSC, shared her experience in producing and laying asphalt concrete mixtures at ABZ-1 JSC. Maxim Kamaletdinov, Chief Engineer of Gazpromneft-DS LLC, presented the company's experience in implementing large-scale transport infrastructure projects. Denis Apkalimov, General Director of TTM LLC, presented a report on modern asphalt mixing plants.

A cooperation agreement was signed at the conference between the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the RAPET Association of Polymer Energy-Efficient Technologies. The document was signed by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Natalia Pavlenko, Chair of the Association.

The agreement aims to develop joint activities in the application of polymer energy-efficient technologies in construction, including conducting scientific research, developing educational programs, and organizing internships and internships for students of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The RAPET Association of Polymer Energy-Efficient Technologies is a professional association founded in 2023 that promotes and scientifically substantiates the use of energy-efficient polymer solutions in the construction industry. Its primary goal is to assist the government in implementing national projects by providing construction industry participants with guarantees of the efficiency and safety of energy-efficient polymer technologies.

The conference also included a scientific and practical session, presenting the results of research and projects in road construction and pavement modeling. Presentations were given by graduate students, young scientists, and experts from leading universities and industry organizations across the country.

The "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete" conference serves as a crucial tool for directly communicating industry needs to the university and institute's educational environment. This ensures a highly practical focus of the educational programs and the training of competitive, highly qualified specialists for Russia's road construction industry, noted Marina Petrochenko.

The "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete" conference's particular value lies in its practice-oriented format. When leading industry experts come to the university and share their practical experience, it creates an invaluable educational environment for students. This dialogue allows them to not only study theory but also understand how it works on construction sites, in the laboratory, and within urban infrastructure. Events like these serve as a bridge between academic training and professional practice, ensuring a deep integration of science, education, and industry practices, emphasized Albert Bashkarev, Scientific Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Road Pavement Modeling at the Institute of Geotechnical Studies and Professor at the Higher School of Transport at the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering.

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A working meeting with representatives of Nanosoft Development LLC was held at the Civil Engineering Institute. Nanosoft Development LLC is a leading Russian developer of engineering software products in the field of computer-aided design systems. NanoCAD products ensure safe use, protect Russia's national interests, and play a key role in implementing import substitution goals. NanoCAD products account for 30% of the domestic software market used in design and information modeling in civil and industrial construction, surveying, and mechanical engineering.

Nanosoft Development LLC was represented at the meeting by Oleg Egorychev, Director of Programs for Developing Interaction with Educational and Scientific Organizations, and Ekaterina Osintseva, Head of Educational Organizations. The Civil Engineering Institute was represented by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Scientific Research, Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Institute, and Liliya Talipova, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial Engineering and Design, and Curator of Educational Programs at Nanosoft Development.

The partners summarized the results of their collaboration in 2025. They noted the successful implementation of SPbPU faculty development programs, the updating of undergraduate and specialist degree curricula, and the development of a joint professional development program, "Digital Drawing Teacher."

This year, the launch of an updated program for advanced training of SPbPU teachers, "Digital Design in Engineering Education," is planned, as well as the participation of teachers from the Institute of Civil Engineering in the international competition of educational programs, "Development of Human Resource Potential."

We are pleased to share our applied experience in digital design and create educational opportunities for future professionals. In this way, we contribute to the digital transformation of the construction industry and accelerate the spread of Russian solutions in design automation and information modeling. The more specialists with digital competencies graduate from universities, the faster we will achieve technological sovereignty in key areas of the domestic economy and lay the foundation for Russia's technological leadership, noted Oleg Egorychev.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU welcomed participants of the career guidance project "Smolny School." It is implemented by the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University traditionally serves as one of the project's key partner universities, providing participants with the opportunity to experience the modern educational environment and university infrastructure.

The Smolny School is being held for the second year in a row. It aims to foster a conscious approach among schoolchildren when choosing their future profession, as well as to promote the civil service as a promising area of professional development. Among the project's priority goals are increasing young people's interest in public administration, developing pre-professional competencies, fostering a positive attitude toward government, and attracting motivated graduates to St. Petersburg's talent pool.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Telecommunications (IPMET), who emphasized the project's importance for young people's professional self-determination and the university's role as a space for development, education, and informed career choices.

"You're great. Firstly, because you took the plunge and came to the Polytechnic University—not every schoolchild has the opportunity to participate in such an interesting and meaningful project. The Smolny School allows you to see the university from the inside, become familiar with the modern educational environment, and understand the professional paths open to young people today. I hope this visit will help you make an informed choice and become an important step toward your future profession," said Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

Dmitry Zemskov, specialist in the Personnel Pool Assessment and Development Department of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration and organizer of the "Smolny School" project, also addressed the project participants with a welcoming address: "Today you are within the walls of the Polytechnic University—the title partner of the St. Petersburg administration, with whom we have collaborated on numerous significant projects. We sincerely thank the Polytechnic University for their fruitful collaboration and are confident of implementing new large-scale joint projects, perhaps even with you as students. By participating in the "Smolny School" project, you are already, albeit informally, becoming part of a large team of future managers ready to work for the benefit of our city."

A comprehensive program was prepared for the participants. They were given a tour of the IPMEiT building and introduced to modern lecture halls, conference rooms, and computer labs, where a practice-oriented approach to learning is implemented. The students visited the Digital Content Management Training Lab, the Qualimetry and Modeling in Quality Management Training Lab, and the Commodity Science and Consumer Goods Expertise Training Lab. Of particular interest to the guests was the Logistics Systems and Digital Solutions in Management Modeling Lab, where training is based on a business simulation.

The participants also visited the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Educational Center, created in partnership with the industry leader. The center combines educational, scientific, and project-based activities and allows students to work on applied problems in the oil and gas industry.

The program continued with an interactive workshop, "LEGO Challenge: Mind Game," led by Elena Lobova, senior lecturer at the KET, and Anton Zubarev, a student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration and alumnus of the Smolny School project. Through the game, participants developed their economic thinking, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

The event concluded with a master class from the SPbPU Business Club student association, aimed at developing entrepreneurial thinking. Participants were invited to creatively present unusual inventions, explain their merits, and answer questions from the audience.

The "Smolny School" project is an opportunity for schoolchildren and students not only to get to know the university but also to immerse themselves in its real educational and professional environment. We strive to present the Institute as it really is: vibrant, modern, focused on practice and personal development. Through tours, labs, and interactive formats, participants can better understand the skills and competencies in demand today and how the university helps develop them. It's important for us that after these meetings, students are motivated to make an informed career choice and are interested in pursuing further education at the Polytechnic University, noted Maxim Ivanov, IPMEIT Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy.

The visits to the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade (IIMET) as part of the Smolny School project once again confirmed the Polytechnic University's status as a key platform for career guidance with motivated young people. Throughout 2026, the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade (IIMET) will continue its active participation in the project, offering participants new events and educational formats, and expanding opportunities for exploring the modern university environment and professional pathways.

It's worth noting that Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's published Admission Rules for 2026 once again include participation in the "Smolny School" career guidance project as one of the individual achievements for which applicants receive additional points during admission. This underscores the project's significance and its practical value for those considering the Polytechnic University as their place of further study.

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On January 29, 2026, the fourth conference and exhibition "Road Construction in Russia. Road Construction Machinery and Equipment. New Challenges and Opportunities" was held in Moscow at the Russian University of Transport. A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including representatives of the Institute of Civil Engineering, participated in the event.

The event was organized with the support and participation of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, the Federal Road Agency, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the ROSSPETSMASH Association, the Digital Era of Transport Association, and relevant agencies and institutes. The event was organized by the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association with the assistance of the Russian University of Transport.

Polytechnic University was represented by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Director of the Institute of Strategic Studies Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Strategic Studies Yuri Lazarev, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Strategic Studies Anatoly Novik.

The conference and exhibition have traditionally become a meeting place for representatives of federal and regional government agencies, design, construction, and contracting organizations, expert and scientific communities, engineering and manufacturing companies in the road industry, those who create machinery and equipment, and implement innovative materials and technologies for road construction and maintenance.

The event program included a plenary discussion, two thematic sessions, and an exhibition of advanced road construction solutions. Participants discussed key industry development issues: the introduction of highly automated and unmanned road construction equipment, import substitution in road construction, the development of domestic machinery and equipment production, as well as digital technologies in the road sector and regulatory aspects of the industry. Particular attention was paid to human resources, new professions, and the role of science in ensuring the technological sovereignty of the road industry.

A cooperation agreement was signed at the conference between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Russian University of Transport. The document was signed by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbPU, and Alexander Klimov, Rector of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT).

The cooperation program is aimed at developing educational and research initiatives to develop human resources in the road sector.

These initiatives will be implemented within the framework of the Institute for Strategic Studies (ISS). They involve cooperation in a number of key areas: improving the quality of education, taking into account the current needs of the road sector; organizing and delivering training in additional professional programs for road sector specialists; conducting joint scientific research aimed at improving the quality of highways; holding joint events, conferences, seminars, and roundtables; and exchanging information and providing consulting support in the field of road sector education.

Collaboration with the Russian University of Transport is a strategic step in the development of educational and research activities at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Given the challenges of import substitution, digital transformation, and achieving technological leadership, it is especially important to combine the efforts of the country's leading technical universities to train highly qualified engineering professionals capable of working with advanced technologies and solving real-world problems in the construction and transportation industries. We are confident that the joint efforts of SPbPU and RUT (MIIT) will make a significant contribution to the development of domestic transport infrastructure, noted Lyudmila Pankova.

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A team of scientists from the Institute of Civil Engineering and the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU, together with the Technological University of Havana "José Antonio Echeverría" (CUJAE), have developed a decision-making model aimed at optimizing the operation of electric power systems during extreme weather events. The project is being implemented with funding from a grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

In September 2025, an online meeting of the project teams was held to outline the project's scientific objectives. In October 2025, during a visit to the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University by a delegation from the Technological University of Havana "José Antonio Echeverría," Rector Marta Dunia Delgado Dapena and CUJAE Director General of Information, Communications, and Information Technology Naima Cepero Pérez reviewed the project's interim results. They praised their significant significance for Cuba.

The likelihood of power grid failures increases significantly during extreme weather events. Overhead power line outages can lead to a complete or partial disruption of power supply to consumers. The project aims to minimize the number of consumers without power.

The project's main result is a decision-making model that allows for determining the operating mode of the electric power system that will supply the greatest number of consumers with electricity. This model is presented as a digital solution based on a genetic optimization method. The research team has already received an application for practical implementation from its industrial partner, the RIO Design Bureau.

The scientific and technical results obtained as part of the project determine the optimal operating mode for the electric power system under extreme weather conditions. The proposed approach is intended for use in power system control centers to implement measures aimed at reducing the proportion of consumers without power. This scientific result is of particular value for Russia and the Republic of Cuba, as the problem of climate-related power outages in both countries is particularly acute and has not yet been fully resolved, noted Vyacheslav Burlov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Technical Biology.

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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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