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From October 10th to 12th, the 2nd Chinese-Russian Summer School on Construction was held in Guangzhou, China. The school focused on the design and construction of buildings and structures for harsh climates.

This event is becoming a tradition: in September 2024, the first congress under the Russia-China Cooperation Agreement was held in Vladivostok. Construction industry experts from China and Russia, as well as representatives from the construction industry and academia, met to strengthen ties and exchange experiences.

This year, thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Builders of Russia and the Chinese Society of Civil Engineering, it was possible to assemble an impressive delegation consisting of leaders and scientists from leading construction universities in both countries, as well as representatives of China's largest construction companies.

SPbGASU was represented by Alexander Samodolov, Deputy Dean for Educational Work of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management.

The school included a conference on the design and construction of buildings and structures for harsh climates. Visits to major construction sites and universities in Guangzhou were also organized.

Alexander Samodolov presented a report on SPbGASU's work in the school's area of expertise and promising development areas. At a roundtable discussion held at Sun Yat-sen University, Alexander Pavlovich discussed our university, its student body, faculty, and programs of study, noting in particular that the university is the oldest civil engineering university in the country with a rich tradition.

"Participating in the China-Russia Summer School on Construction was an honor for me. Leading scientists from Russian and Chinese construction universities demonstrated their scientific achievements in urban development, tunnel construction, and underground engineering, which has a positive impact on the development of the construction industry and the strengthening of friendly relations between China and Russia. For our country, the Arctic development project is a key, and perhaps the most important, challenge, and our Chinese colleagues, in their presentations and discussions, expressed their interest in jointly implementing this project," said Alexander Samodolov.

The next Chinese-Russian School of Construction will be held in Russia next year.

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On October 14, the 9th All-Russian Economic Dictation took place on the theme "A Strong Economy – A Prosperous Russia!" The educational event was traditionally organized by the Free Economic Society, with the support of the Russian Historical Society, the Yuri Luzhkov Foundation, and the administrations of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Traditionally, the dictation brought together participants from all regions of Russia, as well as from a number of foreign countries: Belarus, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Syria, China, and others. According to TASS, 1,422 venues were set up to host the event this year.

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering also served as a regional venue for the All-Russian Economic Dictation. Over two hundred students from the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) tested their knowledge of economic theory, modern government support programs for citizens and entrepreneurs, the global economy, and international relations. In addition, a number of questions focused on historical facts, as well as literary and film excerpts related to economics.

Nikolai Churikov, a second-year student at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM), shared his success in answering questions covered in the courses "Economic Theory" and "Organizational Economics" after participating in the dictation. Isa Magerramov, a postgraduate student at the Department of Construction and Housing and Utilities Economics, also shared his impressions of the event: "This initiative is an important tool for improving citizens' financial literacy; it fosters interest in economics, which is especially relevant in a rapidly changing world." Ekaterina Ogurtsova, a third-year student at the FEM, received a winner's diploma after completing the economic dictation, scoring 96 points out of a possible 100.

Yuri Tsvetkov, Deputy Dean for Research at the Faculty of Economics and Management and Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, noted the results of the educational event: "The All-Russian Economic Dictation highlights the importance of the economist's profession, enhances knowledge of various economic categories and laws, and draws young people's attention to key events taking place in the economic and social spheres of our country."

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Andrey Kornyushin

Andrey Kornyushin, a student at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, represented SPbGASU at the International Internet Security School for Youth, held at the Senezh Project Management Workshop.

More than 320 finalists from Russia and abroad participated in the event. Following the forum, Andrey was ranked among the top 10 participants.

During the five-day intensive course, Andrey Kornyushin worked across various practical tracks, including hacking corporate systems, creating an artificial intelligence model, identifying vulnerabilities in messaging apps, protecting personal data, and working with digital signatures. He also presented his own project, Code.ak, an educational platform for university students.

"The platform combines educational courses, participation in Olympiads and hackathons, and opportunities for professional growth through forums and internships. The project aims to ensure that university graduates have not only a diploma but also a portfolio, certification, and the real-world skills necessary for a successful career launch," Andrey explained.

This year, Andrey Kornyushin plans to defend his thesis as a startup, developing the Code.ak project as an innovative digital education platform.

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Creative performance by the student teaching team "Orbita" (SPbSUT)

The 12th District Student Team Rally of the Northwestern Federal District took place in St. Petersburg from October 9–11. SPbGASU was one of the host venues.

The gathering was organized by the St. Petersburg regional branch of the Russian Student Brigades, with the participation of the St. Petersburg Committee for Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations and the Vector Center for the Support of Youth Initiatives. The student brigades headquarters, with the support of the Youth Policy Department, acted as organizers on behalf of our university.

According to Polina Yurkova, head of the press center for the SPbGASU student team headquarters, the event brought together more than 70 people from St. Petersburg, the Leningrad Region, Arkhangelsk, Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, Kaliningrad, the Republic of Karelia, and the Komi Republic.

Activists competed in professional skills competitions among archaeological and pedagogical student teams, participated in a quiz, and discussed the development vector of student teams in the district as part of the business program.

The members of the teaching teams completed a test on counseling activities; solved cases on first aid and safety; developed and presented interactive forms of working with children; and performed creative team performances.

Evgeniya Sidorova, a student at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) from the "Freedom" student pedagogical group, performed a dance routine alongside other fighters. "I witnessed the high-quality organization of this large event. The highlight for me was our performance. The support both backstage and in the audience was incredible!" she said.

Members of the archaeological teams competed in their ability to divide an excavation into squares (divide the excavation site into squares for the sequential study of the cultural layer), sift the spoil heap (dug-up earth) to search for small finds, work with a level (a geodetic instrument for measuring the difference in height between points on the earth's surface), describe the stratigraphy (the sequence of soil layers in a section), and describe the finds.

Akim Kovalchuk, a student at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and the head of the student archaeological team "Lin," won the competition: "During the season, we mostly worked with a shovel and an archaeological shovel, sometimes measuring layers with a level. During the competition, I had to work with a sieve and create a stratigraphic chart. I'd never done this before, but I succeeded!"

Sofia Raikova, a student at the M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University and leader of the Labyrinth student archaeological team, reconnected with old acquaintances: "There's always a friendly atmosphere among archaeological teams. It was interesting to hear stories about field expeditions, discoveries, and each team's traditions. I also wanted to try my hand at the competition and gain new knowledge to share with my team."

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Svetlana Golovina and Li Zhentao sign a memorandum

On October 13, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Shandong Jiaotong University (China) signed a memorandum of understanding.

Shandong Jiaotong University (SJTU), founded in 1956, is located in Jinan, Shandong Province. It specializes in educational programs in transportation fields, including transport infrastructure construction, integrated transportation, and vehicle design and production. The university maintains extensive academic and research collaborations with Russian universities: it established an international educational platform, the Don Institute, jointly with the Don State Technical University (Rostov-on-Don), and the Russian-Chinese Institute of Transport Education was established jointly with the Irkutsk State Transport University. Representatives of the Chinese university have also expressed great interest in establishing a partnership with St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

First Vice-Rector Svetlana Golovina emphasized that SPbGASU traditionally places great emphasis on implementing scientific and educational projects with Chinese universities. Our university has cooperation agreements with five Chinese universities. Currently, 80 students from the People's Republic of China are studying at SPbGASU, including 18 graduate students.

The preparatory department's Russian language programs are in high demand. For several years, the university has been offering a supplementary Chinese language program for students. The Conversation Club is also active.

Li Zhentao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Shandong Jiaotong University, recalled the first visit of his university's delegation to SPbGASU in August 2024 and outlined the goals of the new meeting: to establish official partnerships, intensify academic exchanges between students, and promote the development of educational and research contacts.

After signing the memorandum, the parties discussed forms of future cooperation.

Bottom row, left to right: Li Wei, Director of the Institute of Automotive Engineering at SPbSU; Zhang Guangyuan, Director of the Institute of Information Technology and Electronics at SPbSU; Li Zhengtao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee at SPbSU; Svetlana Golovina, First Vice-Rector of SPbSU; Sergey Mikhailov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs; Evgeny Korolev, Vice-Rector for Research. Top row, left to right: Zhang Guangyuan, Director of the Institute of Information Technology and Electronics at SPbSU; Teng Huaiguo, Executive Director of the Institute of Intelligent Transport at SPbSU; Wang Jingwen, Translator; Andrey Zazykin, Dean of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering at SPbSU; Stanislav Evtyukov, Head of the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction at SPbSU.

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From October 5 to 11, the 16th Russian National Conference on Earthquake-Resistant Construction and Seismic Zoning was held in Sochi. The conference addressed such topical issues as seismic design standards in different countries, seismic protection, software calculations, and more. The earthquake that occurred in Kamchatka on July 30 became a high-profile topic. Experts discussed the results of seismic stations during the earthquake, the minute-by-minute occurrence of events, and concluded that the seismic event had been successfully managed.

The conference was attended by scientists and engineers from across Russia, as well as from Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Iran, Nepal, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. SPbGASU was represented by faculty from the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

Nadezhda Ostrovskaya, PhD, Associate Professor of the Structural Mechanics Department, spoke at the "Seismic Isolation and Other Innovative Systems and Technologies for Seismic Protection" session, where she discussed the design and calculation methods for plastic dampers. She noted the enormous scientific contribution to the development of structural mechanics made by Professor Yuri Rutman, who recently passed away: "Yuri Lazarevich was a very gifted and prolific scientist. Within the walls of SPbGASU, he nurtured more than ten PhD candidates and specialists in earthquake engineering. He established a scientific school on seismic isolation, specifically plastic dampers of various configurations, which I will strive to continue. Yuri Lazarevich's contribution cannot be overestimated." The presentation was dedicated to the publication of the monograph "Plastic Dampers: Design, Calculation, Experiment" in 2025.

Olga Nesterova, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Structural Mechanics, presented a paper at the "Application of CAD and Computational Modeling in the Design of Buildings and Structures" section on the consideration of vibration mode correlation in seismic impact analysis. "As part of my research on dynamic vibration dampers for seismic protection of buildings and structures, I discussed an important factor that must be considered in earthquake impact analysis: vibration mode correlation. This is the influence of vibration modes on each other, and failure to consider this can lead to incorrect conclusions when assessing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures." The main conclusion of the study was that there are a number of structures for which consideration of correlation is essential in the analysis. It was proposed to introduce recommendations on how to consider correlation into standards.

Professor Sergey Savin, Doctor of Engineering, Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, moderated the section "New Design Solutions, Reinforced Concrete, Metal, and Steel Structures. Design, Construction, and Design of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings and Structures, Earthquake-Resistant High-Rise Buildings. Features, Problems, and Challenges of Safe Design and Construction." He also presented his own paper on "Verification of Design Models for Large-Span Shell Roofs Based on Their Dynamic Parameters Determined During Free-Vibration Testing." Sergey Nikolaevich focused on the A.P. Chekhov Sakhalin International Theatre Center, located in the earthquake-prone city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. During the discussion, the experts concluded that this method is highly effective.

This section also featured Sergey Tetushkin, an assistant professor in the Department of Structural Mechanics, who presented a paper on "Improving the Analytical Method for Calculating the First Mode of Natural Vibrations of Building Structures Using a Correction Factor." In his paper, Sergey shared some experimental and theoretical results from studies of a cantilever model of building structures with five concentrated masses, which, according to the regulatory document SP 14.13330.2018, is required for seismic impact analysis. These studies were conducted jointly with the Center for Integrated Seismic Testing.

Another participant in this section affiliated with our university was Sergei Mikhailenko, a graduate of the Leningrad Civil Engineering Institute (LISI, now SPbGASU), who presented a paper titled "Design of Facade and Window Structures." He shared his experience using translucent structures in Canada and presented SPbGASU representatives with his monograph, "The Practice of Constructing Translucent Facades and Other Glass Building Structures Based on Experience in North America."

At the "Fire Safety of Buildings and Structures. Seismic and Fire Safety of Building Structures and Materials" section, Don State Technical University Professor Lyubov Morgun, in her report "Foam Concrete for Improving the Seismic and Fire Safety of Buildings," paid tribute to "outstanding LISI scientist" Professor Igor Aleksandrovich Lobanov and presented the author's certificate "Raw Material Mix for Obtaining Cellular Concrete," obtained by I. A. Lobanov and Yu. V. Pukharenko in 1981.

Tatyana Belash, Doctor of Engineering, Advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, and Consulting Professor of the Department of Metal and Wood Structures at St. Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), served as one of the conference organizers. As is traditional, the conference concluded with a roundtable discussion of pressing issues related to seismic impact design standards, highlighting the undeniable relevance of the issues discussed and the importance of the results obtained through the research presented at the event.

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Participants of the championship

The in-person round of the first All-Russian Case Championship in Transport Logistics concluded at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). Eight teams of fourth-year students majoring in logistics and transport solved three practical cases from industry partners.

Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina emphasized that case championships have become commonplace at SPbGASU. The university has been using this format for over ten years, creating a platform for interaction between business representatives and students. Marina Viktorovna compared case championships to a tuning fork for assessing the quality of education – they allow one to assess how well educational programs meet the needs of the labor market.

The teams were assigned cases by lottery. They had 45 minutes to solve and graphically present their answers. They then presented their answers to the jury.

Tatyana Komarova, Head of the Transportation Department at St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passazhiravtotrans," presented a case study in the "Transport Organization" category. The assignment was to develop an efficient transportation system for guests of a major music festival held over three days at the Igora Drive circuit. The challenge was unique in that spectators arrive gradually and depart simultaneously. To solve the problem, the students used a combined system (rail and shuttle buses).

A case study in the "Courier Delivery" category was presented by Alexey Chudov, Head of Vertical Operations Development at Petrovich Construction Trading House. The students worked on a small-size cargo delivery model, managed risks, and created an optimal solution from a technical perspective.

Anton Valshin, Deputy General Director for Transportation at Tretiy Park Joint-Stock Company, presented a case study in the "New Route" category. The speaker described the situation: Tretiy Park JSC plans to open a new route and utilize its current fleet. The students were asked to consider how to implement this plan most effectively.

Our university's team, "ADF – Road to the Future," won the "Transfer Organization" category. Team captain Ksenia Shatokhina described the strengths of the solution: "We ensured there were enough parking spaces for everyone and everyone was happy. We selected the optimal route, the number and ratio of different modes of transport, and developed a schedule to avoid traffic congestion and passenger congestion."

Ksenia Nuzhnaya, the SPbGASU team's mentor and senior lecturer in the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, noted the benefits of the case championship: "The students strengthened their theoretical foundation by completing practical assignments. They learned about the challenges and problems facing businesses in their fields of study. They gained valuable experience and additional knowledge. All of this will definitely help them in their job search and interviews."

Sergey Maevsky, chairman of the jury and advisor to the general director for technical issues at St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passazhiravtotrans," noted the high level of the participants. According to Sergey Vasilyevich, some of the answers were unexpected and creative.

The contestants enjoyed the opportunity to receive feedback, interact with company representatives, and explore future jobs. They also enjoyed a tour of St. Petersburg's historic center and a visit to the ABZ-1 facility, the company whose case they had solved in the remote round.

Winners and prize-winners of the championship

Nomination "Courier Delivery"

First place: the Griffins team (St. Petersburg State University of Economics).

Second place: "Krakens" (Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University).

Third place: "The Count of Monte Logisto" (Saint Petersburg State Technological Institute (Technical University)).

Nomination "New Route"

First place: “Where is my bus?!” (R.E. Alekseev Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University).

Second place: "Transit" (North-Eastern State University (Magadan)).

Nomination "Organization of transfer"

First place: “ADF – the road to the future” (Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering).

Second place: "Higher League" (Ural State Forest Engineering University (Ekaterinburg)).

Third place: team "KApiTTP" (Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (Kaliningrad)).

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Five graduates of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), who completed their diploma projects on assignment from the executive bodies of state power (EGG) of the Northern capital, were awarded prizes from the Government of St. Petersburg.

The St. Petersburg Government Prizes have been awarded annually since 2007 to winners of the competition for completing final qualifying theses as assigned by the Executive Directorate of the City Government. They recognize outstanding achievements in addressing pressing socioeconomic development issues in the city, with the goal of improving the quality of specialist training and their competitiveness in the labor market. The most important criteria for winning the competition are the relevance and originality of the research, as well as its practical significance for the city.

The winners from our university included: Margarita Ivanova, a graduate of the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, with her final qualifying work "Project for the Overhaul of the Officer's Bridge in Sestroretsk"; Tatyana Rebenchuk (also from the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction) with her final qualifying work "Project for a Standard Bridge Made of Innovative Materials"; Polina Viktorova (Faculty of Economics and Management) with her final qualifying work "History of the Housing and Utilities Sector in St. Petersburg, Creation of a Housing and Utilities Museum"; Anastasia Zhurlova, a graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management, with her final qualifying work "Ensuring and Carrying Out Sanitary Maintenance of Intra-Block Territories"; and Margarita Rusanova (also from the Faculty of Economics and Management) with her final qualifying work "Problems and Prospects for Using Elevators in Apartment Buildings".

Congratulations and we wish you success in your professional endeavors!

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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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