Category: Санкт-Петербургский государственный архитектурно-строительный университет

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Text: Galina Tokunova, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPbGASU

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October 9

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On October 3, a ceremony was held at St. Petersburg's Nevsky Town Hall to honor students who won a research paper competition on the development of a tolerant environment in St. Petersburg.

The goal of the competition, held by the Committee on Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg, is to draw the attention of young students to the challenges of mastering universal humanistic values and democratic ideals, and to stimulate student research in the field of fostering a tolerant environment.

Anastasia Osipova, a fourth-year student majoring in Management, was one of the winners in the "Cultural Studies" category.

Anastasia described her research: "My work analyzes intercultural communication in the construction industry, exploring patterns of cultural differences and their impact on the effectiveness of interactions in multinational teams. Based on an analysis of international construction projects, recommendations were proposed for developing intercultural competence and fostering a tolerant corporate environment through the use of digital technologies."

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Alexey Semenov, Doctor of Engineering, Professor in the Department of Information and Mathematical Modeling Technologies at SPbGASU, develops mathematical models, algorithms, and software for studying vibrations and the stress-strain state of shell structures under various types of dynamic loading, including blast loading. This work was supported by a grant for research by academic staff from the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 2025.

Because the deformation process of thin-walled shells is highly nonlinear, their modeling and analysis is a complex task requiring significant computational resources and specialized software development. Furthermore, the validity of the calculation results is affected by consideration of various factors, such as transverse shear, material orthotropy, and geometric nonlinearity. For dynamic loads, damping is a key factor.

The proposed mathematical model is constructed based on the hypotheses of the Timoshenko (Mindlin-Reissner, FSDT) model and accounts for rotational inertia and transverse shear. The Euler-Lagrange equations are supplemented by a term accounting for damping based on the Rayleigh dissipation function. In well-known studies, the Rayleigh dissipation function is written for a model of structural deformation without accounting for transverse shear (the Kirchhoff-Love, Koiter, and CSDT models). The resulting system of differential equations is then solved using a numerical method, such as Rosenbrock's method.

Fig. 1 shows an example of the obtained calculation data for a thin-walled shell when choosing different values of the coefficient in the Rayleigh dissipation function.

The proposed mathematical model using the Rayleigh dissipation function allows us to expand the applicability of the models and calculation algorithms previously developed by the author to a wider class of problems, including modeling the dynamic response of a structure to an explosive load when the load application time is short and the oscillatory process involves damping.

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Marina Malyutina opens an educational course

Students from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) participated in the "Development 360" educational course offered by Lenstroytrest. Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina emphasized our university's existing experience with similar courses: last year, practical courses were offered by industry partners, and this form of collaboration in personnel training has proven its relevance and effectiveness.

"Our university trains virtually the entire spectrum of development specialists, so the students in this educational course represent virtually all courses and faculties. We understand that today's market demands young professionals who not only possess specific knowledge but also understand the practical processes of the industry. Therefore, we create conditions and platforms for direct interaction between students and the industry. This provides students with a deep immersion in the industry, which will help them adapt more easily to the professional environment," the Vice Rector noted.

Lenstroytrest representatives emphasize that the course's particular significance lies in its absolute practical focus: it's not abstract theory, but rather case studies and knowledge tested in real-world conditions.

"All the material is based on Lenstroytrest's many years of experience. Students learn the intricacies of the work from key executives who solve daily problems in construction, economics, customer service, marketing, and law. We deliberately focus on the most relevant and complex aspects of development: from land acquisition and the project lifecycle to organizing life in an already populated neighborhood. This allows us to present the industry as a unified whole and give students a holistic picture that cannot be obtained from textbooks," explained Ksenia Kolotenko, Head of Communications Projects at Lenstroytrest Group.

According to her, by launching its proprietary educational course, "Development 360," the company is pursuing several key strategic goals. First and foremost, it aims to train highly qualified personnel for the construction industry, familiar with the full cycle of creating a modern residential project—from concept to managing a completed development. Furthermore, the company is interested in ensuring that future architects and urban planners enter the profession not only with theoretical knowledge but also with an understanding of the real-world challenges of development. Finally, this is an investment in the long-term development of the company and the industry as a whole. Lenstroytrest intends to share its unique experience, develop students' understanding of modern quality standards, and, of course, introduce them to the values and approaches of one of the oldest and most experienced companies in the market.

"We consider the first lecture, given by CEO Valeria Malysheva, a successful and symbolic start to the entire course. We noted the high interest and engagement of the audience. The fact that the course was opened by the company's CEO underscores the high importance we attach to this educational project and demonstrates our commitment to dialogue and sharing our experience with students. This format allowed us to immediately immerse the audience in strategic development issues, creating an excellent foundation for subsequent lectures," says Ksenia Kolotenko.

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During group discussions. Chief Engineer of PERI LLC Anatoly Malyutin

Nadezhda Rozantseva, Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Organization at SPbGASU and Candidate of Engineering Sciences, conducted the research project "Development of a Technology for Crane-Free Assembly of Large-Span Structures" as part of the 2025 grant competition for research projects by SPbGASU academic staff.

The relevance of developing a technology for the rapid installation of large-span temporary structures using rail lifts is determined by several factors:

High costs: traditional methods require significant amounts of materials and labor; long construction and installation times: complex structures take a long time to construct and transport; environmental concerns: large amounts of waste are generated after dismantling.

The proposed technology is aimed at minimizing the impact of these factors:

Resource savings: quick installation reduces the need for resources and equipment, and the repeated use reduces the amount of required materials; increased productivity and process automation: the ability to quickly assemble reduces project implementation time, and the system ensures increased efficiency of the installation process; design flexibility: the lift design can be adapted to various environmental conditions and can be used in the construction of bridges, overpasses, hangar ceilings, and other large structures; optimal use of space: the superstructure is lifted directly from ground or water level, requiring no additional space for equipment, which helps save space; multiple use: after completion of its operation, the system, including the superstructure, can be dismantled and reinstalled in another location; improved environmental sustainability: repeated use reduces the amount of waste after dismantling, which reduces the impact on the environment.

During the research and development process, consultations were held with specialists from PERI LLC and Stroykomplekt Institute JSC, and a visit was made to a technology park in Noginsk, Moscow Region. PERI provided its facilities for modeling the lifting system, and group discussions of the idea were held with the specialists. The partners proposed using self-climbing system components developed by PERI LLC as a reference for the lifting system, which enabled the selection of two optimal design solutions.

Development of the crane-free installation technology continues. Calculations must now be conducted to determine not only the unit's ability to lift the stated loads but also the strength of its lifting frame and lifting platform. A patent application for the lifting technology and the folding outer casing is pending.

Once developed, the technology will be widely used in construction projects, reducing their negative impact on the environment and contributing to resource conservation.

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Exhibition at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

The exhibition "The Historical Heritage of Cuba through the Eyes of Modern Students and Professionals" has opened in the exhibition hall of the Faculty of Architecture of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

"The idea for the exhibition arose last November during the official St. Petersburg delegation's visit to the Republic of Cuba. We learned about a legendary figure in that country, Eusebio Leal Spengler, and decided to share information about him with our compatriots. The initiative was approved by the governor and supported by the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations," said Alexey Mikhailov, Chairman of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments (KGIOP) of the St. Petersburg Government.

Eusebio Leal Spengler (1942–2020) was a Cuban historian and restorer. Thanks to his efforts, the historic part of Havana was preserved and is being given new life. In 1982, Old Havana and its unique system of defensive fortifications were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

An exhibition on the work of Eusebio Leal Spengler opened for the first time at the Peter and Paul Fortress on July 1st as part of Restoration Week, marking the 80th anniversary of the Leningrad School of Restoration. The organizers were KGIOP (Committee on State Control, Use and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments) and the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg. The exhibition was prepared by the Historian's Office of Havana and the National Council for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Cuba.

SPbGASU proposed that KGIOP extend the exhibition's run within its walls and supplement it with student works.

"In April, we held a short-term clausura. Students from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage and the Department of Urban Planning participated. During the introductory session, they formulated ideas and coordinated them with their supervisors: myself, Anton Korolev, a senior lecturer in the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage, and Sergei Semenov, a professor in the Department of Urban Planning. Five days later, the students submitted their projects, which focused on sharing emotional impressions of Havana," said Nadezhda Akulova, Acting Head of the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage.

The students created 60×60 cm images of Cuba's historical heritage by hand. Nadezhda Alexandrovna is confident that hand-painted images are an essential skill for every architect and restoration architect.

"Our goal wasn't just to replicate the views of Havana, but to capture the spirit of the place and convey its emotions in a perfectly appropriate, concise, and vibrant format," shared student Varvara Tuchina.

"Bright colors, turquoise doors, orange walls! Expressing all this solely through lines, without color—that's a truly interesting challenge," says student Tatyana Muracheva.

"I have an unusual frame in the shape of palm trees—I think they evoke images of Cuba, a warm southern country. I've depicted a piece of Havana. People here are dancing, enjoying life, rejoicing in the wonderful weather and sunshine," explained student Alexandra Chupakova.

The organizers plan to expand the exhibition with works by Cuban students on the theme of St. Petersburg and make it a traveling exhibition. To this end, SPbGASU has submitted a draft memorandum of understanding to the Cuban University of the Arts.

The exhibition at SPbGASU on Cuba's historical heritage will run from October 3 to November 16. Address: 8 Egorova Street, entrance from 2-ya Krasnoarmeyskaya Street (SPbGASU's architectural entrance). To visit, please make an appointment by calling 7 (812) 316-15-68.

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SPbGASU and the team of the St. Petersburg Government's "PROSTO" project signed a cooperation agreement. The "PROSTO" project is being implemented by the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations.

The project's infrastructure consists of coworking spaces, which create conditions for work and business meetings in a minimal public space. The intellectual component includes events of various formats, where participants can gain new knowledge, put it into practice, connect with like-minded individuals on exciting topics, practice social engineering and youth entrepreneurship, develop their skills in information technology or business startups, and implement projects in the creative industries and new media. Over the five years of its operation, the project's coworking spaces have become an integral part of the lives of young people in the city, including students of SPbGASU.

"Our university is always open to collaboration with the city administration and has repeatedly organized competitions for the design of public spaces and urban improvements. We are open to future collaboration and offer our talented students the opportunity to join city project teams. We will actively utilize the spaces provided by the PROSTO project as part of student events and support for student associations and initiatives," noted Marina Malyutina, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at SPbGASU.

Victoria Motorenko, head of the "Simply" project, emphasized the effectiveness of this collaboration and expressed confidence in its further development.

As a reminder, at the direction of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, "PROSTO" youth spaces will open in all districts of the city by the end of 2027. Students from our university will assist in the design of the new spaces.

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The team, which includes representatives from SPbGASU: Alexandra Yalovitskaya (IRNITU) – team assistant; Diana Piletskaya; Ekaterina Miroshnichenko (MARCHI); Pavel Burnin (IRNITU); Alexey Levashev – PhD, team leader (IRNITU)

Diana Piletskaya and Vladislav Podberezsky, Master's students in the Land Management and Cadastre program specializing in Cadastral Management, are participating in the International Baikal Winter Urban Planning University, organized by the Irkutsk National Research Technical University (IRNITU). The event's theme is "Irkutsk. Karl Marx Street Neighborhoods. New Life for the Historic Center." The first session took place from September 18–24, and the second is scheduled for February 2026.

The competition involves developing projects aimed at improving the city's environment, architectural and urban design, infrastructure, and transportation. Every year since 1999, the International Baikal Winter Urban Planning University has proposed a series of topics important to the city and related to improving the urban environment. This year, students from various cities in Russia and abroad were divided into six teams based on their interests and competencies. Diana and Vladislav were members of the team working on the topic "Revitalization of Karl Marx Street. A New Transportation Plan for Irkutsk."

Since the project is intended to be practical, it consists of three stages. The first session represented the first stage and involved developing the technical specifications for subsequent steps. From September 2025 to February 2026, teams will work remotely to develop various project proposals on their topic, collaborating with other teams to create a unified framework of mutually complementary ideas and integrating them into a single, cohesive project. A second in-person session will be held in Irkutsk at the end of February, during which the teams will meet again to discuss their existing materials and proposals, make any adjustments, and present their projects to leading Russian architects and urban planners, as well as international experts.

"'Preparatory process for the technical specification defense' sounds confusing, but in reality, it was a very intense period during which various project development options were discussed, various combinations and possible design proposals were explored. The defense was quite exciting and challenging; the topic was declared to be of utmost importance to the city. The experts presented their proposals and ideas for what they would like to see at the end of the competition, and also offered parting words.

Each month, the project curator will hold a remote meeting with each team, during which all current developments will be presented.

"Cadastral activities enable urban planners to translate their ideas into feasible, legally feasible, cost-effective, and safe solutions that improve the quality of life in the city," noted Yana Volkova, PhD, Acting Head of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management, and Cadastre at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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Svetlana Golovina greets conference participants. Dmitry Ulrikh is in the foreground on the right.

The conference "Fountain – an Architectural and Engineering Work" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The program included an awards ceremony for undergraduate students who completed their theses as part of the First All-Russian Student Project Competition "Fountains of Russia."

About competition projects

This competition was launched this year at the initiative of the National Water Supply and Sanitation Association, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the Civic Chamber of Russia, the Union of Russian Cities, and the Governments of St. Petersburg, the Leningrad Region, and the Moscow Region. In addition to our university, the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU), the Moscow University of the Humanities and Technology – Moscow Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering (MSTU-MASI), and the Astrakhan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ASUACE) participated.

Students from SPbGASU presented papers sharing their experiences implementing unique projects and discussing innovative technologies and materials used in fountain construction. Particular attention was paid to the interaction of fountains with the surrounding architecture and landscape, as well as their impact on public space. Thus, Elizaveta Luksha (second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture) developed the project "Revitalization of the historical industrial territory of the flax spinning manufactory of A. L. Stieglitz in Ivangorod, Leningrad Region", Dmitry Sidorchuk (first-year master's student of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management) – "Design of a water treatment system for a public fountain in Ivangorod", graduate Sofia Vlasova – "Improvement of the Izhora River Embankment in the City of Kommunar, Leningrad Region", Ivan Lychagov (first-year master's student of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management) – "Design of a water treatment system for a public fountain in the city of Kommunar", Anna Ivanova (second-year student of the Faculty of Architecture) – "Concept of a fountain in the Parusinka district of Ivangorod", Maria Efimova (third-year student of the Faculty of Architecture) – "Fountain near the Youth Palace in Kronstadt".

"While completing their projects, students focused on several key aspects: aesthetic value, engineering skills, environmental aspects, social interaction, creativity and innovation, and an interdisciplinary approach. Working on the project contributed to the students' professional development, the development of practical skills, and an understanding of the importance of aesthetics and ecology in the modern world," said Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management.

The platform brought together practitioners and scientists

"Our university is proud to have become a platform for bringing together experts, practitioners, and young people. The conference program includes important topics, from fountain design and operation to restoration. Working with young architects and engineers is especially important to us. They will shape the future of our cities, and fountain projects offer students an excellent platform for professional growth," noted Svetlana Golovina, First Vice-Rector of SPbGASU.

The final part of the conference included an extended meeting of the organizing committee of the All-Russian student competition “Fountains of Russia” to consider the development of the project in 2026.

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The class monitor is the liaison between students, the administration, and the student council. All matters concerning the academic process are handled by the monitor. They fulfill faculty requests, maintain contact with the administration, collect documents and necessary information, and interact with everyone in the class.

The school of elders will help you find answers to many questions:

Who is a group leader? How do I interact with the group and the administration? What responsibilities might a group leader have?

These and many other questions will be addressed at the Class Leaders' School, which will be held at SPbGASU from October 6 to 21! We would also like to inform you that for class leaders, absences from classes to participate in the School will be considered valid absences.

For details on participation, please contact the faculty deans' offices.

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The World Youth Sambo Championships are underway in Bogor, Indonesia. Russian team member Ilya Nikulshin, a student at our university, won the 98 kg junior category!

Ilya is a first-year student at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, specializing in Technosphere Safety.

We congratulate the champion and wish him new achievements!

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