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Roman Motylev, Aigul Orazdurdyeva, Daniil Koldyshev and Bogdan Pismarkin

Bogdan Pismarkin, Aigul Orazdurdyeva, and Daniil Koldyshev, graduates of the Construction Management Department's Class of 2025, proved that a final thesis can be more than just a stop, but the beginning of a long journey. They presented their thesis in the "Startup as a Thesis" format, not limiting themselves to the university walls: they also presented their initiatives to the Leningrad Region Construction Committee. There, the graduates, accompanied by Roman Motylev, Head of the Construction Management Department at SPbGASU, presented their project to Vitaly Lazutkin, Chairman of the Committee, and had the opportunity to explore their idea in the context of real-world challenges facing the industry.

The VseRuki.Pro graduate project – a service for analyzing, searching, and planning labor resources in construction – is a mobile app that allows you to create orders, find contractors with verified documents, monitor the legality of employees' presence in Russia, and assign them to projects in the event of downtime.

At the meeting, graduates heard about the challenges government officials face when implementing public construction projects. The issue of labor resources is particularly pressing. During the discussion, Vitaly Lazutkin proposed developing the project into a government service capable of quickly addressing issues of labor force organization and distribution, as well as monitoring migrant workers and their work locations.

In the future, graduates may establish contacts with various committees involved in the regional construction industry. This opens up new opportunities for developing their initiatives and demonstrates that university projects can extend beyond the classroom and find practical application at the regional level.

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Text: Alexander Samodolov, Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Economics and Humanities

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Evgeniya Nurulina and Ekaterina Borisova.

The All-Russian Mentoring Forum "Guiding Students" was held in the Moscow Region from September 30 to October 3. This large-scale educational and communication platform brought together 100 leaders of student mentoring communities from over 60 educational institutions. SPbGASU was represented by students from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, Evgeniya Nurulina and Ekaterina Borisova.

Participants noted the relevance of the event, which allowed them to exchange experiences in adapting, socializing, and engaging students in the university environment.

"Participating in the forum allowed me to explore in more detail the key aspects of successful mentoring—mentor positioning, working with academic groups, and organizing self-governance," noted Evgeniya.

"The forum provided an opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues at the federal level. The discussion of real-life cases and new working methods was particularly memorable. We gained valuable experience for the further development of student communities and the mentoring system at SPbGASU," Ekaterina shared her impressions.

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Alexander Skidan

At the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, Alexander Skidan, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor of the Department, proposed a methodology for generating cost estimates based on a digital information model (DIM) as part of a grant for research by SPbGASU faculty in 2025. The study explains the rationale for digitizing estimates, the problems this solves, and who will benefit most from these solutions.

Traditional estimates rely heavily on two-dimensional drawings and manual calculations, which are a source of errors, wasted time, and controversial comments during expert assessments. The study demonstrates that with proper integration of the CIM, estimate data can be automatically extracted from the model, reducing human error and increasing process transparency. The study establishes a methodology for interaction between designers, estimators, clients, and experts in a unified digital space.

Stage	Designer / TIM specialist	Estimator	Technical customer	General contractor	Expertise
Creation of CIM and attribute filling	Generates a model, introduces attributes	Provides consultation on cost estimates	Approves requirements for the composition and quality of data	Information about the structure of the CIM	–
Extraction of the VOR	Prepares VOR data in digital form	Checks the correctness of the parameters and forms the structure of the future estimate	Controls data completeness	Receives preliminary volumes	–
Assignment of estimate standards	Provides classified model elements	Compares the elements of the CIM with the standards of the SNB	–	–	–
Cost calculation and estimate generation	Ensures the correctness of the source data, makes changes, records the GUID and parameters	Performs cost calculations and generates estimates	Controls budget indicators	Getting acquainted with the calculation	–
Preparing data for examination	Exports CIM and related data (IFC, XML)	Generates CVOR and estimates, checks for completeness (GGE XML)	Monitors compliance with requirements	Receives the final document	Checking volumes and costs by ifcGUID
Expertise and approval	–	Provides advice on expert comments	Main approver	Informed	Conducts an inspection and issues a conclusion

The study describes a set of practical rules and a matrix of responsibilities for each participant in the formation of estimate documentation: unified glossaries of terms and attributes for the model, requirements for the level of detail (LOD) for estimating purposes, data transfer regulations, and automatic estimate downloads in XML format.

Main advantages and practical benefits:

Speed: the estimate is generated in parallel with the project and can be 100 percent ready by the time the model is completed; Accuracy: multiple interpretations of names and manual data transfers are eliminated; Transparency: the expert receives calculation formulas and references to the model elements, which reduces the number of formal comments.

Who needs this right now?

For public and private customers – for more reliable budget control and transparency in the use of funds.

For contractors – to quickly respond to project changes and have an up-to-date estimate when negotiating with subcontractors.

For banks and investors – a more accurate assessment of the cost and risks of a project.

For software and standards developers, the methodology specifies technical integration points (IFC, TIMML, XML), which is important for plugins and converters.

For estimators and CIM specialists – a transition to the role of analyst and coordinator, and not just a table assembler.

The developed methodology recognizes that the transition will require effort: standardizing terminology, setting up parameter templates, training estimators to use the model, and adapting software from different manufacturers. It is useful to rely on existing regulations and orders from the Ministry of Construction/GOST standards, which already provide the regulatory framework for integrating the CIM into estimating practice.

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Getting to Know the Student Media Center

For several days, student activists set up exhibitions of numerous studios, projects, and associations operating within our university's extracurricular activities at various locations within the main building of SPbGASU. A wide range of leisure, creative, and sports activities were showcased at the large-scale "Opportunity Fair."

Useful activities and interesting leisure time

The "Opportunity Fair" is primarily organized for first-year students who are still adapting to student life, explained Irina Nuryeva, Head of the Youth Policy Department at SPbGASU. According to her, this traditional annual event has proven effective, attracting a large number of students to associations.

At the associations' booths set up in the "Growth Point" public space, visitors and event organizers engaged in lively conversations: the former asked questions, while the latter answered them in detail and described the benefits of specific activities, drawing on their practical experience. For example, Anastasia Kozlova, a fourth-year construction student, joined the "Adapters" project in her first year. Before heading the project, she was an adapter for the construction faculty. The adapters' goal is to help first-year students integrate into student life. But the project also benefits the activists themselves.

"Being an adapter is awesome! The project gives you the opportunity to develop as a leader and learn the principles of team building. It also serves as a great springboard for other endeavors. For example, many of the students who serve on our university's student council began their community service through our project. Working as an adapter helps you develop flexible skills that are essential for your future career, because your ability to communicate, negotiate, and communicate goals will determine your success. Our project has broad goals and objectives: we're looking for ambitious, responsible, responsive, and goal-oriented individuals who are willing to grow despite any challenges," Anastasia explained.

Along with already successful projects, new student associations are emerging at SPbGASU. One such association is the "Whisper of a Campfire" tourism club. Its leader is Maria Karakulova, a third-year student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering. Last academic year, she participated in two federal projects: the District Educational Forum "Student Tourism of the Northwestern Federal District 2025" in Arkhangelsk and the All-Russian Tourism Rally "Mayovka" in Pyatigorsk. In Arkhangelsk, Maria attended lectures on youth tourism trends and then learned about active tourism, which sparked her interest. It was presented on a larger scale in Pyatigorsk.

"At the Mayovka rally in Pyatigorsk, I attended lectures by the Association for the Development of Active Youth Tourism (ARMAT) and was inspired by the idea of creating a hiking club at our university. It turns out there was one several years ago, but it closed when its student founders graduated. We're just getting started, and for now, we plan to go on day hikes through the cities and natural areas of the Leningrad Region and create ecological trails. As we develop the necessary hiking skills and acquire equipment, we'll expand the range and geography of our routes. We also plan to organize lectures on various types of tourism and collaborate with the youth extreme sports club "Spasatel" on rock climbing. We're looking for active students willing to travel, train, and organize events," explained Maria Karakulova.

Student groups set up their booths in the gym. First-year construction student Ivan Izotov admits he was impressed by the number of interesting groups, and interacting with their representatives was a pleasant experience.

"Today I learned not only about student associations, but also about their benefits, interesting projects, and opportunities. Everyone here is friendly and eager to share their experiences. For example, as part of a student construction team, you can work on a construction site and gain experience, earn a salary, and complete an internship. I intend to work in my chosen field, so I immediately appreciated these opportunities," Ivan shared.

Each faculty has its own projects

One day of the “Opportunity Fair” was dedicated to presentations of initiatives and projects operating within the faculties.

Second-year architecture student Victoria Duzenko manages the Arkkino and READING GROUP projects.

"Arkhkino is a film screening and coworking space in a cozy studio atmosphere. We watch films together and discuss them. "READING GROUP" has been around for about five years, where we read and discuss books over tea in a comfortable setting. We start by introducing the plot and only then move on to the discussion, so we invite even those who haven't read the book on the program. We hold these events regularly; they're popular and attract 20-25 participants," said Victoria Duzenko.

First-year student Petr Gromov lingered at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management booth for a reason: he's a student there. He was told about the student body recruitment process and projects. "That's all interesting, but I enjoy playing guitar and would like to continue playing music: is there an opportunity for that at the university?" he asked. He was advised to contact the Kirpich Student Leisure and Creativity Center, which was also participating in the "Opportunity Fair."

Andrey Slastin, a second-year student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering, is already part of the team and is talking to first-year students about its initiatives. Meanwhile, he's also interested in projects from other departments. After speaking with activists from the Faculty of Economics and Management, he decided to participate in the "Musicality" project.

"The student councils and faculty leaders at our university are friendly, so we attend each other's events. We spend our free time together and share experiences. Our faculty invites everyone to our annual events: Construction Week, Brick Day, and Designer's Day. There are so many projects, it's impossible to list them all," shared Andrey Slastin.

Our guest is Tavrida

Anna Valyaeva, a specialist in the educational services department at the Tavrida Art Cluster, took part in the "Opportunity Fair."

"The Tavrida Art Cluster is a creative ecosystem of projects located in Kapsel Bay near Sudak in Crimea. Tavrida offers both students and active young people under 35 the opportunity to develop in their chosen field. There are many areas. For example, a music label, where a team of producers, artists, and musicians support the creativity of young artists of all genres, helping to realize their bold ideas and organize spectacular shows. We also have the Yug. Kino studio, the largest film, web, and television production studio in southern Russia, where participants can shoot their own films. The Art Cluster's publishing house provides professional support for the publication of fiction, research, guidebooks, books on contemporary art, and patriotic and historical publications. To participate in projects and educational programs, you can submit an application and request information on the Tavrida website," explained Anna Valyaeva.

A specialist gave a detailed presentation of Tavrida's projects to the "Opportunity Fair" participants. Incidentally, our university's students already have successful experience participating in this art cluster, and judging by the reaction of those present, the number of participants will increase.

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Lecture by Marina Egorova

Representatives of the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPbGASU—Deputy Dean for Educational Work, Senior Lecturer Marina Egorova and Associate Professor Yuri Tsvetkov—participated in the All-Russian educational campaign "Share Your Knowledge" organized by the Russian Society "Knowledge."

The country's largest educational campaign, "Share Your Knowledge," has been launched for a wide audience: experts, teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and specialists from various fields. Interactive lectures and quizzes for each topic are freely available on the campaign platform.

"We decided to join this initiative to diversify our interactions with students in extracurricular activities. A total of eleven interactive lectures and quizzes on various topics were given to first-year students, creating a lively and productive dialogue. The country's history and the protection of its interests, Russia's electoral system and the role of citizens in it, space, the Ready for Labor and Defense (GTO), healthy eating, and public speaking are just some of the lectures and quizzes we selected. All the material is presented in informative presentations, engaging and memorable. This model of interaction with students not only expands their diverse knowledge but also builds and improves communication, removing barriers in their interactions with each other and with their teachers. It also helps first-year students adapt more easily," explained Marina Egorova.

She emphasized that the effectiveness of this initiative was also due to the fact that teachers were able to supplement many topics with information about the opportunities the university offers students. As a reminder, information about all projects and initiatives, as well as various events of the Russian Society "Knowledge," can be found on its official website.

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Deputy Director of the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Natalia Zaitseva, Inna Sukhanova, Victoria Vinogradova

The SPbGASU Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBCEC) has launched an optional course, "Project-Based Activities," giving students the unique opportunity to work on real-world projects and receive consultations from industry experts.

What makes this elective unique?

On September 24, an organizational meeting of participants was held, at which the OCPO staff explained the implementation of the elective course and answered questions from students and partners.

This is a new format for the university, bringing together students from various fields of study, industry partners, and SPbGASU faculty.

"First and foremost, I'd like to thank the faculty and students for their willingness to embrace new learning formats and their trust in the university as the organizer," noted Vice Rector for Continuing Education Victoria Vinogradova. She also thanked the university's partners, who provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects and provide consultations and expert support.

The uniqueness of this elective lies in the opportunity for students to complete projects based on technical specifications from industry partners and use them in their final theses. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity to establish themselves with potential employers.

Participants in the elective will work in teams supervised by SPbGASU faculty and university partners. Project defenses are scheduled for December.

"Many of the projects proposed by our partners are innovative and can be considered a challenge even for practicing professionals. We hope that the students will be able to use the experience they gain in their final theses and in their future professional careers," said Victoria Vinogradova.

"The elective will also serve as a recruiting platform where students and employers can get to know each other," added Inna Sukhanova, Director of the Project-Based Learning Educational Center at SPbGASU.

How the work process is structured

"The optional course 'Project-Based Activities' includes weekly theoretical lectures hosted in the LMS Moodle online course management system, workshops from partners, and consultations with instructors and industry experts on specific topics," explained Inna Sukhanova.

The university mentor's responsibilities include developing an individual activity plan, overseeing preparation for the current assessment, and collaborating with an industry expert to determine the final product. This is the first time the elective has been held, and the organizers are considering all communication and work formats. Therefore, they encourage collaborative learning to ensure the elective is successful.

Teams work on diverse projects, and each student can choose a topic that interests them. The elective program includes 20 projects from 14 partners (LenOblAHMK, StroyKraft, Concern Titan-2, SPb GKU GCRPO, Metropolis LLC, SPbGASU, Glavstroy-SPb, Ridan Trade, Sysoft Development, Setl Stroy, Setl City Architectural Bureau, NIP AQUAEFFECT, SPb GUP Passazhiravtotrans, and Gazprom Proektirovanie).

Ksenia Shapovalova, a fourth-year student majoring in Industrial and Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, believes that project work is a great opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team and see the project process from conception to implementation.

"I was interested not only in the project work and interaction with the industry, but also in the opportunity to implement the completed project. It's wonderful to see the building you planned completed. Especially since my experience with the industry is currently limited to internships. I hope that by the time I graduate, I'll be able to significantly expand this experience thanks to the elective," Ksenia shared her expectations.

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SPbGASU once again joined the "Universities for the Front" campaign, organized by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The Youth Policy Department initiated a collection of aid for SVO participants and organized the delivery of the supplies to the general collection point.

University faculty and staff assembled catalytic heaters, camouflage nets, thermal underwear, a chainsaw, and a universal mini-oven.

The students participated in the "Warmth" initiative, which involved making trench candles. The initiative was initiated by Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Civil Engineering Faculty, and Anna Tsarenko, his deputy for educational work. Nadezhda Talash, a specialist in the Department for the Protection of State Secrets, supervised the students' work. The candle-making process was labor-intensive: the students first made cardboard blanks in tin cans for paraffin filling, then heated the paraffin in the laboratory and poured it into the molds. Forty-seven trench candles were produced. The students also handcrafted talismans for the soldiers and wrote them letters of support.

Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina and Head of the Youth Policy Department Irina Nuryeva thanked all participants of the event and visited the Faculty of Automobile and Road Engineering, where another humanitarian aid collection point had been set up. Thanks to the efforts of master's students Oleg Shidov, Andrey Ulyashov, and Anastasia Petrova, the students collected supplies for the soldiers, including camouflage nets, thermal underwear, trench candles, a diesel generator, and much more.

Humanitarian aid from our university's staff and students has arrived at the single collection point for aid for participants in the Secondary Military District and residents of new regions, collected by educational organizations. It operates on the campus of the National Research University "MPEI" in Moscow. From MPEI, the latest batch of aid has been sent by convoy to the front lines.

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At the Department of Technosphere Safety at SPbGASU, senior lecturer Nadezhda Subbotina completed a research project on "Improving the Occupational Safety of Workers Performing Work at Height in the Construction Industry by Improving the Safe Behavior Model." The study was conducted as part of a grant competition for research projects by academic staff at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 2025.

Numerous studies have shown a correlation between the number of hazardous actions by workers and the incidence of serious industrial accidents. Therefore, to reduce injuries and improve occupational safety when working at height, it is necessary to address the root cause of the problem—keeping records of hazardous actions by workers. Nadezhda Subbotina proposed a method for assessing the occupational risk of workers working at height, based on identifying the most severe hazardous actions and monthly recalculating the occupational risk level for the hazard of falling from a height.

To rank the severity of the consequences of various hazardous actions when working at height, expert opinions were collected and accident investigations were analyzed. If an employee commits a critical number of hazardous actions within a year, they are suspended from work and sent to unscheduled training in safe working practices at height.

To assess the effectiveness of occupational safety training, the researcher developed a questionnaire and assessment to determine workers' perceptions of hazards and their level of retained knowledge on occupational safety. An analysis of the questionnaire revealed that workers did not find the training valuable. A knowledge retention assessment revealed that workers' knowledge declined by more than 30% within three to six months of the last occupational safety training. A decline in retained knowledge may indicate insufficient employee motivation, a lack of practical application of the material covered, or that the training was insufficiently effective.

The study also revealed that on construction sites, the priority of completing production tasks is often placed above personal safety. Improving the priority of personal safety issues can be achieved by changing approaches to occupational safety training. This requires moving away from formal training and incorporating simulated consequences of violations and accident simulations into employee training. To improve the quality of safety training, it is necessary to implement practice-oriented approaches, such as interactive workshops and accident simulations. The "Smart Work" Training Center at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering offers training using such innovative methods. These methods take into account psychological aspects and allow employees to more deeply absorb safety knowledge, thereby fostering safe behavior in the workplace.

As a result of the research work, articles were prepared for publication in journals included in the list of the Higher Attestation Commission.

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Igor Ivanov, Yulia Yankovskaya, Mikhail Vilensky, Fyodor Perov, and Olga Kokorina in Magnitogorsk

The XXXIV International Competition of the Best Graduation Theses in Architecture, Design, and Art was held at the G. I. Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University from September 22–28.

Forty-seven architectural schools from Russia and neighboring countries participated. More than 400 works were presented across various areas of architectural and design training. The most extensive exhibitions were presented by the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARCHI) and St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

The graduates' work from the undergraduate and graduate programs was presented by faculty members of the Faculty of Architecture: from the Department of Architectural Design – Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Fyodor Perov, Associate Professor Igor Ivanov, and Associate Professor Olga Kokorina; from the Department of Urban Planning – Head of Department, Professor, Doctor of Architecture Yulia Yankovskaya and Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Mikhail Vilensky; from the Department of Architectural Environment Design – Head of Department, Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Maria Granstrem and Associate Professor Yan Korzhempo; from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage – Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Natalia Dubrovina; and from the Department of Landscape Architecture – Associate Professor Ksenia Yakovleva and Assistant Anna Lapkina.

Our university submitted 49 final qualifying theses, all of which were awarded first-place diplomas from the Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of Architectural Education (MOOSAO). Furthermore, our graduates' theses received additional awards and diplomas from the competition's partners.

In addition to the competition events, the organizers offered participants the opportunity to learn about the work of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, take a tour dedicated to Magnitogorsk's Soviet architectural heritage, and visit the archaeological site of the ancient city of Arkaim.

"This year, SPbGASU confirmed its high status as a leading university in the field of architectural education in the Russian Federation. It's important for our teachers to attend these types of competitions to showcase their teaching staff's outstanding achievements and learn about Russian and international trends in architectural and design education," noted Yulia Yankovskaya.

Awards for representatives of SPbGASU

The following final qualifying works were nominated for a medal from the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences: "Ecoparks as Elements of the Urban-Ecological Framework of the Volga River Delta" by Daria Chernyshova, a Master's student in the Department of Urban Planning; "The Academic Campus of the Arctic University, Naryan-Mar" by Alexey Matveenko, a Master's student in the Department of Architectural Design; "Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District of the Leningrad Region" by Ksenia Gnevasheva, a Master's student in the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage; and "Preservation of Noble Estates of the 18th and 19th Centuries in the Modern Development of St. Petersburg" by Ulyana Shvedova, a Master's student in the same department.

RAASN diplomas were awarded to the bachelor's theses of architectural design department graduates Sofia Yarueva ("Project for a public center with a hotel in Kirovsk," the project also received a Lazar Khidekel Prize diploma) and Yuliana Noskova ("Renovation of the port-industrial zone in Perm. Cultural and leisure center").

The Union of Architects of Russia awarded diplomas to the works of Daria Ivanova, "Concept for the Renovation of an Industrial Area on the Coast of the Amur Bay in Vladivostok," Elizaveta Khalilova, "Natural Scientific and Tourist Complex, Kandalaksha, Cape Monastyrsky Navolok" (both from the Department of Architectural Design), and Kazbek Tkhostov, "Formation of a System of Multifunctional Public Spaces in Small Towns and Rural Settlements of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania" (Department of Urban Planning).

Anna Varankina was awarded a diploma from the Union of Designers of Russia for her work "Strategy for the Spatial Development of the Baltic Spit" (Department of Urban Planning).

Yulia Semenova, a graduate of the Department of Architectural Environment Design, was awarded a diploma from the National Academy of Design for her final thesis, "Renovation of Coastal Areas in the Context of the Historically Established Urban Environment of Vyborg."

Vasily Matovnikov, a graduate of the Department of Urban Planning, received a diploma from the Moscow Union of Architects for his work "Urban Planning Organization of Peripheral Transit-Oriented Zones (using the example of the territory in the southern part of Volgograd)" and Lev Svetlichny, a graduate of the Department of Architectural Design, for his work "Multifunctional Cultural and Business Center, St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District."

A number of works were awarded diplomas by regional branches of the Union of Architects: the diploma of the Nizhny Novgorod branch was awarded to Anna Kotlyagina’s final qualifying work, “Project for a museum complex in Krasnoyarsk incorporating valuable elements of historical development”; the Krasnoyarsk branch was awarded to Artem Martynenko’s “Museum and exhibition complex, Kovdor” and Alina Borisova’s “Project for a hotel complex, Kirovsk”; the Saratov branch was awarded to Arina Safronova’s “Technology park complex with waste processing functions. St. Petersburg, Yuntolovo district”; the Sverdlovsk branch was awarded to Victoria Ivanova’s “Residential quarter with a multifunctional tourist complex, Monchegorsk”, Evgeniy Maistrenko’s “Residential complex with a sports and fitness center. St. Petersburg, Porokhovye district” (all – Department of Architectural Design) and Yuliana Noskova’s “Renovation of the port and industrial zone in Perm”. The Cultural and Leisure Center (Department of Urban Planning); and from the Voronezh branch – projects by Timur Sibagatov, "Regional Scientific and Technical Cluster near the Yugorsky Highway in Surgut" (Department of Urban Planning) and Daria Kondratyuk, "Restoration and Adaptation of the Albrecht Estate Ensemble in the Village of Kotly, Kingisepp District, Leningrad Region" (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage).

MARCHI diplomas were awarded to Maria Kotova for her work "Landscape Organization and Revitalization of the Arakcheev Barracks Complex in the Village of Medved, Novgorod Region" (Department of Landscape Architecture), Inga Khafizova ("Landscape Organization of the Industrial Park in Nizhny Tagil", Department of Architectural Environment Design), Sofia Patenko ("Project of a Museum and Exhibition Complex, St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District" (Department of Architectural Design), and Sofia Malysheva ("Project for the Development of the Northern Territory in the City of Syktyvkar. Innovative Cluster "Yugyd Tui" at the Data Center" (Department of Urban Planning).

Irina Ivashkina was awarded the Golden Trezzini International Prize Diploma in the Best Museum Project category for her work, "Ruskeala. Concept for the Museumification of a Marble and Lime Plant with the Development of Recreational and Tourist Infrastructure" (Department of Architectural Environmental Design).

The following graduates of the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage were awarded the Diploma of the Union of Restorers of Russia: Arina Devyataykina (FQR "The Concept of Restoration and Adaptation of the Sokolov Flour Mill Building Complex in Samara"), Daria Kondratyuk ("Restoration and Adaptation of the Albrecht Estate Ensemble in the Village of Kotly, Kingisepp District, Leningrad Region"), Ksenia Gnevasheva ("Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District, Leningrad Region"), Ulyana Shvedova ("Preservation of 18th-19th Century Noble Estates in the Modern Development of St. Petersburg") and Elizaveta Kosyakova "Preservation of Wooden Architecture in the Podporozhsky District, Leningrad Region".

Several graduate theses from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage have been awarded diplomas from the National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). These include Yulia Byzova's "Renovation of the A.A. Paramonov Tannery with a Development Concept for the Adjacent Territory in St. Petersburg," Ksenia Gnevasheva's "Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District of the Leningrad Region," and Yulia Aitova's "The Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus with Renovation of the Adjacent Territory."

The Russian Association of Restorers non-profit partnership awarded a diploma to the works "Reconstruction and Development of the City of Priozersk in the Leningrad Region" by Marya Tyryshkina (Department of Urban Planning) and "Features of the Preservation and Development of Baltic Resort Cities in the Kaliningrad Region" by Evgeniya Saenko (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage).

The National Association of Designers and Surveyors (NOPRIZ) recognized Sofia Patenko's work, "Museum and Exhibition Complex Project. St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District" (Department of Architectural Design).

The ANO "Re-Start" Center for the Development of Culture and Art of Restoration" awarded Olga Burdakova (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage) her final qualifying work "Project for the Regeneration of the Historical Environment of the City of Lomonosov (Eleninskaya Street)".

The materials of the XXXIV International Competition of the Best Graduation Theses in Architecture, Design and Art are available for review. follow the link

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Mikhail Zhavoronkov, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Materials Technology and Metrology (TSMM) at SPbGASU, completed the research project "Development and Validation of a Direct Test Method for the Adhesion Strength of Synthetic Macrofibers to a Matrix" as part of a grant competition for research projects by SPbGASU academic staff in 2025.

Compared to traditional concrete and reinforced concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete boasts higher flexural tensile strength, improved crack resistance, and impact resistance. However, the use of this building material is limited by inadequate testing methods. This problem is compounded by the ever-expanding range of manufactured fibers.

Regulatory documents governing the design methods of fiber-reinforced concrete structures often include the fiber-matrix adhesion strength of fiber-reinforced concrete. In some cases, it is assumed that this characteristic can be determined from a specialized reference book. Unfortunately, such reference books are not comprehensive or comprehensive.

Specifically for this study, the Department of Concrete Structural Mechanics and Mathematics developed a setup for determining the fiber-matrix adhesion strength using a direct method. This setup consists of a loading device and a system of sensors that monitor displacements and the applied load. During testing, individual fibers are extracted from concrete specimens, after which diagrams are plotted showing the dependence of fiber displacements on the applied forces. The resulting diagrams are used to calculate the fiber-matrix adhesion strength. Furthermore, the dependence of fiber-matrix adhesion strength on the matrix composition and the depth of embedment was determined.

The results of these tests contribute to the accumulation of statistical and reference data that can be used in the design of fiber-reinforced concrete structures and provide a more complete understanding of the behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete under load. Furthermore, the developed methodology and setup can be used for further studies of the adhesion strength of other fiber matrices and can also be applied in laboratory work in relevant disciplines.

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