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Andrey Surovenkov and students at the forum

On October 29, second-year students from the Architectural Design Department at SPbGASU participated in a thematic session, "Dialogue with the Urban Environment," held as part of the BRICS International Municipal Forum in St. Petersburg. The event was organized by the Committee for External Relations and the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture of St. Petersburg. The session focused on harmonizing the city's architectural appearance, façade color schemes, architectural lighting, and preserving the historical identity of the urban environment.

Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, delivered a presentation titled "Color in the Historical Environment of St. Petersburg: Examples of Student Coursework from SPbGASU." He emphasized that color is not only an aesthetic category but also an important tool for preserving the identity of a place, the legibility of urban ensembles, and fostering a respectful dialogue between the past and the present.

"Color isn't just aesthetics; it's a language of respect for a historic city. It expresses the identity of a place and the legibility of urban ensembles. It's important to find a balance between preserving the city's material layer and enhancing contemporary life," noted Andrey Surovenkov.

In his speech, he outlined the key challenges facing the visual environment of central St. Petersburg: inconsistent façade colors, visual noise from signs and storefronts, fading paintwork, and unauthorized renovations. At the same time, according to the speaker, there is also a reverse risk—the "museumification" of the urban fabric, when the desire for preservation turns the historical environment into a static backdrop, losing its connection with modern life.

At SPbGASU, urban color issues are studied not only theoretically but also through student projects, which serve as a laboratory for analysis and experimentation. Future architects conduct historical and coloristic analyses, photographic surveys, and map dominant features and palettes of eras, developing design recommendations for neighborhoods in the historical center of the Northern Capital. This approach allows students to view their projects as pilot models for potential urban solutions.

The university's proposed principles include a "sensitive restoration" of the palette—a combination of neutral background façades with accent elements and careful coordination of modern inserts with the historical context. The tools include color passports for buildings and streets, pattern books for façades and storefronts, an open map of the city's "color codes," and guidelines for selecting durable paints and varnishes.

According to session participants, the implementation of such approaches contributes to a more cohesive streetscape, improved urban environment quality, predictable business solutions, and reduced conflicts between residents, authorities, and developers. SPbGASU proposed implementing joint pilot projects with the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture on selected streets of St. Petersburg, as well as holding a student design competition as a form of public dialogue within the BRICS forum.

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Denis Nizhegorodtsev's speech at the championship opening

On November 6, the 8th All-Russian TIM Championship officially opened at SPbGASU. Denis Nizhegorodtsev, Director of the SPbGASU Educational Center for Digital Competencies, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He emphasized that today's design reality involves collaborative problem-solving by specialized specialists, and the TIM Championship teaches how to comprehensively utilize digital solutions for all parallel processes involved in construction projects of any complexity.

This year, the championship brought together participants from 10 Russian universities. Teams from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NNGASU), Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU), Tyumen Industrial University (TIU), Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU), Togliatti State University (TSU), and Far Eastern State Transport University (FESU) will compete in person.

Vyatka State University (VyatSU), South Ural State University (SUSU), and Tomsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (TSUACE) are participating in the championship remotely.

Each team consists of seven members and completes a single task across seven competencies: architect, designer, heating and ventilation engineer, water supply and wastewater engineer, estimator, electrical engineer, and TIM coordinator. In one week, the teams will have to create a complete digital model of a children's educational institution in St. Petersburg.

The final of the TIM Championship will take place on November 14.

"Competitions like these allow us to improve and test our university knowledge, develop teamwork skills, and share experiences and best practices in digital design in a short timeframe and under conditions similar to real-world project tasks," Denis Nizhegorodtsev is confident.

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Head of the Public Relations Department of the Council of Foreign Students Soykan Shenturk, Antonia Angelova, Sergey Mikhailov and Sabrinkhon Solehzoda open the celebration

On November 5, a festival dedicated to National Unity Day was held at the "Tochka Rosta" space. Organized by the Council of International Students of SPbGASU, the event brought together students from St. Petersburg universities and 14 countries. The event, part of the All-Russian "Russia – a Family of Families" campaign, demonstrated how cultural diversity can be a source of mutual understanding and friendship.

The ceremony was opened by Antonia Angelova, Chair of the Council of Foreign Students. In keeping with ancient Slavic tradition, she treated the guests to bread, piquant drinks, and honey—symbols of hospitality, prosperity, and peace.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sergey Mikhailov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. "Our university is proud of the atmosphere of friendship, cooperation, and respect for the traditions of different peoples created at SPbGASU," Sergey Vladimirovich emphasized. He recalled that the university enrolls students from all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and 54 countries. The Vice-Rector also noted that such initiatives help strengthen cultural ties and highlight the important role of students in developing international cooperation.

A veritable kaleidoscope of national traditions unfolded on the festival stage: the audience was impressed by the Indonesian song "Boru Panggoaran" performed by SPbGASU student Ikhda Prasetia, the Chinese dance "Land of Ceremonies and Rituals" performed by Zhang Jitao, as well as performances by guests from other universities – Peruvian David Carol Outten (St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University) and Alisson Stephanie Mandieta (St. Petersburg Polytechnic University) from Nigeria.

Following the concert, participants and guests went to a cultural fair, where students presented their countries' national dishes and drinks. Teams from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, China, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Ecuador set up tables with refreshments.

In addition, the Council of Foreign Students and the Ideal Youth Center of the Admiralty District organized a quiz called "The Origins of Unity." The questions covered the history of the holiday, the cultural traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the values of mutual respect.

Sabrinkhon Solehzoda, a postgraduate student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Deputy Chair of the International Students' Council, noted: "This is my seventh year studying at SPbGASU, and this is the seventh year this event has been held. It brings together all cultures, all international students at our university. We want to show what we have in common and how different cultures can become one big family."

Veronika Pivo, a second-year student in the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, echoed her sentiments: "I'm an international student from Belarus. Events like these help you realize you're not alone in this country, help you make friends, and better understand other cultures."

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Representatives of SPbGASU at the conference

The 25th annual conference on tunneling and underground construction was held in Hefei, China, on October 25–26.

SPbGASU was represented by Rashid Mangushev, Academic Director of the Scientific and Pedagogical School, Director of the Scientific, Production and Consulting Center for Geotechnology at SPbGASU, Honored Scientist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, Doctor of Engineering, Professor of the Department of Geotechnics, and Anatoly Osokin, Head of the Department of Geotechnics, Honored Builder of Russia, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Associate Professor.

Representatives from SPbGASU presented reports on the developments of scientists from the Department of Geotechnics, which address challenges arising during underground work during the construction of unique building foundations and in metro construction. The reports sparked interest among our Chinese colleagues.

During the conference, representatives of the Russian Engineering Academy and the China Tunnel Association signed a cooperation agreement to exchange educational programs and conduct joint scientific research in the field of underground construction and tunneling.

During the negotiations, Russian and Chinese colleagues agreed on the possibility of educational exchanges for postgraduate and master's students in their respective fields.

"We are confident that educational exchanges for students, master's students, and postgraduates, joint scientific and technical conferences on underground construction in complex soil conditions, and collaboration in geotechnical research will enable us to reach a new level of subsurface development and new geotechnical discoveries in design, calculation, and technology," said Rashid Mangushev. "We hope that the collaboration initiated during our attendance at the anniversary conference will continue."

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From left to right, representatives of SPbGASU: Head of the Department of Water Use and Ecology Svyatoslav Fedorov, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management Dmitry Ulrikh, Head of the Academic and Methodological Department Elena Aleksandrova, Dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education Anna Mikhailova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sergey Mikhailov. Representatives of Henan University of Urban Planning: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sun Yuzhou, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Highway Engineering Zhu Kai, Director of the Center for Education Quality Monitoring Guo Jinmin, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management Jiang Zhongfeng, Deputy Head of the International Department Liu Xiaoyan

On October 29, a delegation from Henan University of Urban Development (HUD, Pingdingshan, People's Republic of China), led by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sun Yuzhou, visited the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation, which began in 2017.

Sergei Mikhailov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbGASU, noted that since 2022, approximately 20 SPbGASU faculty members have been participating annually in the bachelor's degree program in Water Supply and Sanitation at Henan University of Urban Planning. Lidiya Kondratieva, Professor of the Department of Geotechnics, Svyatoslav Fedorov, Head of the Department of Water Use and Ecology, and Vladimir Verkhoturov, Associate Professor of the Department of Water Use and Ecology, are all visiting professors at KSU.

Joint academic mobility programs for students are being successfully implemented. Currently, a group of 24 SPbGASU students in Pingdingshan are experiencing the culture and education of the People's Republic of China.

Liu Xiaoyan, Deputy Director of the International Department at Henan University of Civil Engineering, reported that the Chinese Ministry of Education currently supports educational programs that result in graduates receiving dual degrees from partner universities. The relationship between KSU and SPbGASU allows for the development and implementation of such a program to begin in 2027.

Sun Yuzhou expressed confidence that the new project will attract even more participants and will contribute to strengthening trust between universities and countries.

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On October 30, the international symposium "From Tradition to Innovation in Foreign Language Teaching" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). Representatives from six countries participated in the event: the Republic of Belarus, Italy, the People's Republic of China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The Russian participants were also diverse, with papers prepared by authors from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Barnaul, Nizhny Novgorod, Omsk, Tomsk, and Cherepovets.

Leading scholars and young researchers discussed current issues in language education to achieve intercultural understanding at a symposium.

Plenary session

Three reports were presented at the plenary session.

Leonid Moskovkin, professor at the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Teaching Methods at St. Petersburg State University, spoke to colleagues about trends in the development of methodological terminology.

Karine Chiknaverova, professor of the English Department at the Odintsovo branch of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, presented a report titled "Polysemantic Legal Lexicon. Teaching Challenges" remotely.

Elena Chirkova, professor at the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, spoke about the need for teaching non-verbal communication at universities.

Section "Current Issues of Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences"

The session on "Current Issues in Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences" featured presentations from both renowned experts in Russian studies and linguodidactics, as well as young practicing teachers, ensuring a fruitful exchange of experiences. The session was highly productive, combining fundamental research with applied solutions and methodological discoveries. Participants focused on a wide range of topics reflecting the challenges of the modern world.

The audience was particularly interested in the presentations by faculty members from the Russian Language Department at the S. M. Budyonny Military Academy of Communications. In particular, Associate Professor Tatyana Kalugina spoke about the importance of teaching cadets Russian using the example of Alexander Suvorov's personality and catchphrases. Associate Professor Olga Ustinova shared her experience using an interactive book dedicated to the Great Patriotic War as part of professionally oriented teaching of Russian as a foreign language.

Language learning for specific purposes was also a key focus of the meeting participants. For example, Natalia Orekhova, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Philology and Russian as a Foreign Language at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, addressed the topic of teaching all types of speech skills using the textbook "Russian as a Foreign Language. Studying Specialized Subjects," which she co-authored.

The important role of classical literature in teaching Russian as a foreign language was highlighted in the presentations of faculty from the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Professor Elena Safronova demonstrated the importance of creative projects based on classical Russian literature. Associate Professor Anastasia Gubaydullina introduced the audience to the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) book collection as a valuable resource for teaching Russian as a foreign language.

The practice-oriented presentations by young colleagues, supported by examples from their own classroom work, resonated strongly and stimulated professional debate. In particular, Marina Mizgireva, an assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented her methodological development for teaching Russian syntactic phraseological units in pre-university training. Wang Hongyan, a Chinese graduate student at St. Petersburg State University, spoke about written assignments within the framework of task-based learning (TBL) as a means of assessing the mastery of Russian negative constructions in Chinese students. Ekaterina Parkhomenko, an assistant professor in the Department of General and Russian Linguistics and Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language at Altai State Pedagogical University, presented a paper entitled "Studying Russian Language Classifiers in Russian as a Foreign Language Lessons."

"I'm very grateful to SPbGASU and my home university for the opportunity to participate in the symposium. As a graduate student, it was very important for me to listen to experienced professors and find inspiration for my dissertation," the young professor shared.

During a lively discussion, participants not only identified existing challenges but also proposed specific methodological approaches for addressing them. The meeting concluded by emphasizing the particular value of academic dialogue in consolidating the efforts of researchers and educators in promoting the Russian language and literature abroad.

Section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Teaching Foreign Languages in Higher Education"

Teachers of English, French, and Italian participated in the section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Foreign Language Teaching at University Level." The session was very rich, addressing issues such as the rationale for using artificial intelligence in foreign language education, developing students' competencies and moral values, and the specifics of translating professional terminology.

It's worth noting that many of the section's participants teach foreign languages for specific (professional) purposes in the fields of law, architecture, construction, forensics, mathematics, pharmaceuticals, and military affairs. The symposium served as a platform for the exchange of valuable experiences, new ideas, and trends in foreign language teaching.

A separate section of presentations was devoted to the important and relevant topic of the role of modern technology. Valeria Ryabkova, Associate Professor of the Intercultural Communication Department at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, discussed the specifics of modern tasks for teaching foreign languages in the age of artificial intelligence. Anastasia Frolova, Assistant Professor of the Foreign Languages Department at St. Petersburg Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, and Olga Asonova, Senior Lecturer of the Foreign Languages Department at the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, shared their experiences using educational mobile apps and platforms. Rosa Comparelli (Tomsk State University) highlighted the promising aspects of teaching Italian via a Telegram channel.

Senior Lecturer Alexandra Efimova and Associate Professor and Head of the Foreign Languages Department Grigory Rozhkov (St. Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University) addressed important issues of developing soft skills and students' spiritual and moral values through the Foreign Language course and intercultural events. Associate Professor Tatyana Raikina from the Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration presented a study on developing cross-cultural competence through foreign language means. Maria Chueva, Senior Lecturer at Cherepovets State University, discussed the specifics of mathematical monologue speech in English. Svetlana Ryurikova, a young lecturer and assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented the specifics of translating architectural and construction terminology. Galina Torokhova, Associate Professor at Cherepovets State University, discussed the history of French grammars.

Svetlana Sharifullina, Associate Professor of the Department of Media Communications and Advertising at the St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics, presented at the symposium the results of a research study she conducted with her son, Rinat Sharifullin, who is studying at the University of Helsinki (Finland). In her paper, "The Problem of Preserving Cultural Heritage: On an Unknown Interview with Foreign Journalists by Writer Vasily Belov," she described a "Finnish interview" with the renowned "village prose writer," discovered by chance on the website of a center for researching the writer's work. The researchers set out to find the original source, and through persistence and perseverance, they succeeded: they discovered that the material had been published in the magazine "Suomen Kuvalehti" in 1984. From this interview, readers learn about the writer's views on contemporary European values, the problem of preserving his native language, and other crucial contemporary issues.

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Dmitry Yaroshutin (left), Nikolay Kozak (right) and the SPbGASU team: Igor Rudakov, Maria Zobova, Vyacheslav Zolotov, Danil Neprin

The All-Russian St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) TIM Championship "Bridges-2025" has concluded. Participants designed a bridge across a river in the Leningrad Region.

The team from Siberian State Transport University was declared the winner, scoring 289 points. The team included postgraduate student Artyom Korotin, postgraduate student Alexey Patryak, and students Artyom Shipilov and Dmitry Kolosov.

The SUSPS participants, who worked remotely, cited the sheer volume of the technical specifications as the main challenge. They credited their Siberian character, coordinated, fast-paced work, and the significant amount of effort invested in the project for their success.

The team from the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering was just one point away from victory. Our students scored 288 points. The team included students Igor Rudakov, Maria Zobova, Vyacheslav Zolotov, and Danil Neprin.

Our university's students believe they performed well. While they were unaccustomed to working under tight deadlines, this experience will be useful in their future careers.

Dmitry Yaroshutin, a TIM Championship expert and senior lecturer in the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), and CEO of the Competence Center Mosty LLC, emphasized that the competition was evenly matched. He compared TIM Championships to high-performance sports, where hundredths of a second decide everything.

Leonid Solovyov, Associate Professor of the Bridges Department at Saratov State Transport University and Head of the Department of Automated Information Systems and Numerical Calculation Methods at the Siberian Research Institute of Bridges (SibRIB), was the guest of honor on the final day of the TIM Championship. Leonid Yuryevich expressed confidence that such competitions help engineers blossom, promising to continue sending his students to them.

The TIM Championship was held by the Digital Competencies Educational Center (DCEC) of SPbGASU as part of the federal innovation platform "Innovative Methodology for Developing Digital Professional Competencies of Students and Specialists in the Construction Industry," which is being implemented at our university.

The organizers plan to continue this path and expand the geography of the All-Russian TIM Championship of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering "Bridges."

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Dear colleagues, dear students!

Happy National Unity Day! This holiday has become a symbol of national solidarity and the unification of the country in the name of a common goal.

Our university brings together students from various countries and regions of Russia, representing diverse nationalities and cultures. We value your unique experiences and histories, which foster an atmosphere of mutual understanding and collaboration.

I wish you health, success in your studies and work, and inspiration on your path to new achievements.

Unity is not only a historical value but also the foundation of a shared future. Only by uniting can we overcome any obstacles.

Let's build a future together based on respect, mutual assistance and friendship!

Rector of St. Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering E. I. Rybnov

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Attention, student Pushkin Card holders! Effective January 1, 2026, VTB Bank will become the Pushkin Card operator. To maintain access to the program in 2026, please submit an application for a virtual Pushkin Card to VTB Bank by December 28, 2025 (see the instructions on the poster). We also remind you that your card balance is updated annually starting January 1. Unused balances are not accumulated, so any funds not spent by the end of the calendar year will be written off.

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Defense Day at the Growth Point

The "Growth Point" space at SPbGASU hosted the presentation of student startup concepts, which are being developed as part of the "Startup as a Diploma" program.

Nineteen teams presented their ideas in the areas of construction technologies, digital solutions, and engineering services. The projects were distinguished by their practical focus, relevance, and creative approach to solving industry challenges.

The projects presented included: "Code.ak" – a platform for student IT solutions (authors Andrey Kornyushin, Kirill Fershtadt, and Vadim Koptsov); "maps4people" – a cross-platform web application for intelligent navigation inside buildings and complexes (Kirill Tishunin, Danila Luttsev); a biometric control system for occupational safety (Natalya Chernyakova, Veronika Mikhelson, Alexandra Kolesova, Sofia Myagkaya); "PARAMETERS" – an automated calculation of development parameters according to urban planning regulations (Sergey Popov); an AI assistant for construction optimization (Nikita Kashcheev, Ksenia Pisareva); a digital platform for the rental and sale of construction machinery and equipment (Alexey Titavnin, Bogdan Yakovenko), and others.

The students' work was evaluated by experts—faculty and industry partners of the university. They noted the high level of preparation of the participants and the practical significance of the ideas presented.

Ekaterina Abolina, Director of the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Careers at SPbGASU, noted the growing student interest in the program: "Last year, 13 teams participated, and this year, 19. Every year, more and more students are showing initiative and striving to realize their ideas as startups. This is a good indicator that the entrepreneurial environment at the university is developing and becoming more active."

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