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Dear teachers, researchers, postgraduate students and students of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on Russian Science Day—a holiday that unites people passionate about the pursuit of knowledge, the pursuit of development, and responsibility for the future of Russian science and education.

Research has always been an integral part of life at SPbGASU. Here, scientific schools are formed and developed, promising ideas are born, and fundamental and applied research is conducted to address pressing challenges in architecture, construction, and engineering. Thanks to your professionalism, perseverance, and creativity, the university makes a significant contribution to the development of the country's scientific potential.

Special thanks go to the faculty and academic advisors who pass on their knowledge and experience to new generations of researchers and inspire undergraduate and graduate students to pursue independent scientific inquiry and bold experiments. It is precisely this continuity of tradition and openness to innovation that allows the university to confidently move forward.

We wish you scientific inspiration, fruitful work, successful research projects, professional recognition, and new significant discoveries. May your ideas find support, your research find practical application, and your scientific work bring you satisfaction and pride in your chosen path.

Happy Holidays!

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The exhibition is opened by Andrey Surovenkov and Daria Boytsova. Oleg Romanov speaks. The opening of the exhibition of the best competition entries by the finalists of the 5th International Architectural Open Creative Competition "ArchConcept" took place at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. This year's competition is held under the theme "The Modern City. Traditions and Innovations."

The competition is held by SPbGASU jointly with Zhengzhou University (China) and the St. Petersburg Union of Architects and has confirmed its high professional and international status for the fifth year in a row.

The exhibition opening took place in a festive atmosphere. Daria Boytsova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work and Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural Design at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, served as the event's curator. She welcomed the competition's participants, guests, and organizers, after which she handed the floor over to Oleg Romanov, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Honorary President of the St. Petersburg Union of Architects. He noted that the ArchConcept competition enjoys well-deserved prestige at all levels and remains an important professional platform for the architectural community:

"An architectural concept is the foundation of the profession. It is where any project begins, the search for new ideas, meanings, and innovations. It's no coincidence that the term 'concept' itself originates in the avant-garde—a phenomenon we can rightfully be proud of," Oleg Romanov emphasized.

Andrey Surovenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Competition Organizing Committee, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, and PhD in Architecture, noted the importance of participating in competitions for professional growth:

"Participating in competitions and exhibitions is a crucial part of developing as an architect as a professional. Even if you don't win, you see your level of competence, compare yourself to others, learn how to effectively present ideas, and develop skills for working in a competitive environment. Over time, these skills will inevitably lead to success in your professional career."

He emphasized that competitive activity is a consistent system: starting with university competitions, then professional and international ones, students gradually develop their own architectural language and recognizable style.

In the 2025–2026 competition season, approximately 500 participants participated in the ArchConcept competition, including from China and Moldova. The exhibition, presented at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, features the best works, selected by a jury based on a special curatorial principle. It should be noted that a project's absence from the exhibition does not mean it has not been selected as a graduation project—many competition entries were recognized by the jury outside of the exhibition.

The organizing committee also expressed gratitude to the students who actively participated in organizing and assembling the exhibition. Visitors were reminded of the opportunity to vote for their favorite projects—a voting box for the Audience Choice Award was installed in the center of the hall.

The awards ceremony for the winners of the V International Architectural Open Creative Competition "ArchConcept" will take place on February 12, 2026, at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) in the Academic Council Hall.

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On February 1, a motor rally was held to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. A column of eight vehicles set off from the main building of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Participants headed to the Proryv Panorama Museum, where they laid flowers at the tank memorials and the legendary "lorry" – a symbol of the Road of Life. In this way, they paid tribute to the heroes who defended the city and ensured its survival during the terrible years of the siege.

The route then led to the Nevsky Pyatachok (bridgehead), one of the iconic sites of the Battle of Leningrad. This bridgehead on the left bank of the Neva has gone down in history as a symbol of resilience: it was here that Soviet soldiers, despite the harshest conditions and fierce enemy resistance, held their positions, bringing the siege closer to being broken. Today, the Nevsky Pyatachok is a memorial area, where monuments remind us of the price of Victory and the strength of national unity.

The motor rally allowed participants to personally visit memorial sites associated with the defense of Leningrad and honor the memory of the city's defenders. For many, this was an opportunity to once again remember the heroism of their ancestors and recognize the importance of preserving historical memory. The results of the motor rally clearly demonstrated that respect for the heroism of the past continues to unite people today.

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Scholarship recipients of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Russian Government Scholarship Awards Ceremony: Oleg Yatskovets, Ekaterina Buryak, and Zlata Zolotykh. Dean Andrei Nikulin is on the right.

Oleg Yatskovets, a sixth-year student in the Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures at SPbGASU, is conducting research on "Statistical Patterns of the Kinetics of Resistance of Bending Reinforced Concrete Elements under Low-Temperature Conditions." The research was supported by a 2025 grant from SPbGASU. Oleg's supervisor is Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department and Candidate of Engineering Sciences.

"Alternating freezing and thawing of concrete affects not only its strength but also its deformation properties. Current standards don't adequately address the variability of concrete's deformation properties, despite the fact that nonlinear deformation model calculations use both the strength and deformation properties of concrete. Moreover, when exposed to alternate freezing and thawing cycles, these properties are significantly degraded," Oleg noted.

The study, conducted using methods of mathematical statistics and diagrammatic calculation, allowed us to draw the following key conclusions:

The type of concrete deformation diagram has little effect on the statistical distribution of the bearing capacity of bending reinforced concrete elements under conditions of alternating temperatures; with a low percentage of reinforcement (up to and including 1%), the effect of alternate freezing cycles (EFC) has no practical effect; with a high percentage of reinforcement, taking into account the conditions of alternating temperatures leads to a significant decrease in the bearing capacity compared to the standards; in the absence of EFC for any percentage of reinforcement and under the effect of EFC for a low percentage of reinforcement (up to 1.5%), the provision is not lower than the required values. Under the effect of EFC for a high percentage of reinforcement, the provision becomes lower than required; taking into account the variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete at low percentages of reinforcement (up to 1%) under conditions of alternating temperatures has virtually no effect on the value of the bearing capacity, and at high percentages of reinforcement it leads to a decrease in the values of the bearing capacity; The provision of the maximum reinforcement coefficient μR and the parameters associated with it (ξR, ω) before the central heating is already insufficient according to regulatory documents, and after exposure to alternating temperatures it decreases to almost zero for various classes of reinforcement, which significantly increases the risk of brittle fracture and the occurrence of emergency situations.

The obtained results confirm the need for further study of the variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete and its influence on the performance of bending reinforced concrete elements under conditions of alternating freezing and thawing.

Based on the research results, two articles were published in journals included in the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) list. Furthermore, a state registration certificate was obtained for the SIGA 61 computer program, which enables calculations of the load-bearing capacity of flexural reinforced concrete, steel fiber reinforced concrete, and composite flexural elements in normal sections using the diagrammatic method, using various types of material stress-strain diagrams.

Publication in journals listed by the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) confirms the scientific significance of the work. The articles also received the highest expert praise, winning two first-place laureate diplomas at the 48th International Competition of the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers.

For outstanding achievements in his academic and research work, Oleg Yatskovets was awarded a Russian Government scholarship. Furthermore, his research was awarded a third-place diploma at the IV International Competition of Scientific, Methodological, and Creative Works "Knowledge. Innovation. Priorities."

Other current recipients of presidential and government scholarships among SPbGASU students include Ivan Beshentsev (fourth-year student in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, recipient of the President of Russia scholarship); Anna Andreeva and Denis Astapov (both fourth-year students in the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport); Evgeny Anufriev (fifth-year student in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction); Ekaterina Buryak (fourth-year student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering); and Zlata Zolotykh (first-year student in the Master's program at the Faculty of Social Sciences) – recipients of the Government of the Russian Federation scholarships.

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Opening of the forum in the Academic Council Hall. Speech by Andrey Nikulin

On February 4, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering hosted a career guidance event as part of the 18th All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "Young Intellectuals of Russia," dedicated to Russian Science Day. For several years, our university has hosted the forum, which brings together talented schoolchildren, teachers, and representatives of the scientific community from across the country.

This year, the event was held under the banner of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Schoolchildren from seven regions attended the forum: the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, the Vladimir, Moscow, and Sverdlovsk regions, and St. Petersburg.

The students were warmly welcomed and told that SPbGASU is one of the oldest engineering universities in Russia, with a nearly two-hundred-year history, rich scientific and educational experience, and significant potential for training specialists in the engineering and construction industry.

Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at SPbGASU, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He particularly noted the students' early involvement in research and praised them for their conscious choice of challenging scientific topics: "We are glad that you are interested in scientific research and are choosing topics that help you develop and shape your future career path. Today, our university faculty will be working with you—they will ask questions, offer guidance, and help you find directions for further research. I wish you all successful and productive work."

Following the welcome session, participants moved on to work in thematic sections, where they presented a total of 96 research and creative projects. The work covered several areas: engineering and technology, natural science, philology, history, and creativity.

In the engineering and technology section, students defended projects dedicated to modern technologies and current societal development issues. The presented work included research on the environmental safety of motor fuels, an analysis of demographic processes using mathematical statistics, projects on the application of digital tools and artificial intelligence, and developments aimed at improving the effectiveness of teaching mathematics and engineering subjects. Many projects were practical in nature and relied on real-world data and calculations.

The creative section, which featured artistic and research works on traditional crafts, cultural heritage preservation, and the role of art in modern society, all executed in traditional arts and crafts techniques, generated particular interest. Experts noted the high level of work and the students' thoughtful approach to choosing their topics.

Thematic sections were replaced by Olympiads: high school students took part in the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Olympiads in Transport Systems and Environmental Engineering, while students in grades 5–8 participated in the Russian State Hydrometeorological University Geography Olympiad.

The final stage of the program included specialized master classes aimed at introducing students to the practical aspects of the engineering and technical fields of study at SPbGASU.

During the "Determining Hardness in Tap Water" workshop, participants learned about the importance of hardness in water supply systems and were introduced to practical methods for determining it.

At the master class "Pumping Stations: Design and Basic Operating Principles," schoolchildren learned about the design elements and operating principles of various water supply systems and their role in supporting the city's life.

The master class "Seismic Resistance of Timber Structures" generated considerable interest. The topic covered modern approaches to designing buildings in seismically prone areas, the behavior of timber structures under dynamic loads, and current engineering solutions in construction.

"Master classes, where students can not only hear but also see, touch, and try to make something themselves, are one of the most important and useful types of our career guidance sessions," says Ilya Gladushevsky, Executive Secretary of the Admissions Committee at SPbGASU. "This practice-oriented format allows students to better understand the specifics of engineering professions and the opportunities for studying at SPbGASU." He also noted that themed master classes are always held during our university's open days, the next of which will be held on Saturday, February 7, at the Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, and the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport.

The "Young Intellectuals of Russia 2026" forum held at SPbGASU once again confirmed the university's significant role as a center for career guidance, scientific education, and support for talented young people pursuing engineering, architecture, and scientific careers.

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Students from the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering won bronze medals in the individual and team competitions at the Bukhara International Mathematics Olympiad 2026 (BIMO-2026), which was held from January 25 to 28 at Bukhara State University (Republic of Uzbekistan).

Around 500 students from leading universities in neighboring and far-abroad countries participated in the Olympiad. Participating countries included China, India, Pakistan, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. The Russian Federation was represented by three universities: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, and Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

SPbGASU was represented at the Olympiad by a team of students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, led by Acting Head of the Mathematics Department Larisa Grambovskaya.

Based on the results of the individual competition, a bronze medal was awarded to student of group 18-Sb(PGS)-1, Egor Filimonov.

In the team stage, the bronze cup was won by the SPbGASU team consisting of:

Egor Filimonov (group 18-Sb(PGS)-1); Polina Kuznetsova (group TBb-1); Polina Bykova (group 9-Sb(PGS)-1); Evgenia Sofronova (group 18-Sb(PGS)-1).

The Olympiad participants highly praised the organization of the event and the warm welcome provided by Bukhara State University. As part of the cultural program, the students explored the historical sites of ancient Bukhara, a city with over 2,500 years of history.

Beyond the competition, the Olympiad became an important platform for international networking. SPbGASU students actively interacted with participants from other countries and established friendly contacts with the volunteers who accompanied the teams.

Participation in such events helps strengthen international ties, expand students' professional and cultural horizons, and enhance the prestige of SPbGASU and the Russian Federation in the international educational arena.

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Speech by Andrey Nikulin

On February 3, the 2nd International Scientific and Technical Symposium "Serov Readings" was held at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The symposium focused on current issues in the development of wooden structures and timber housing construction.

The symposium's target audience included leading Russian and international scientists and specialists, as well as young researchers in the field of timber structure design and analysis. They discussed the latest advances in design and construction using engineered wood.

Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Head of the Department of Technosphere Safety and Candidate of Technical Sciences, addressed the symposium participants with a welcoming address. He also conveyed greetings from Evgeny Korolev, Vice-Rector for Research and Doctor of Technical Sciences.

In his address, Andrei Nikolaevich noted the particular importance of research in the field of timber structures, emphasizing the engineer's responsibility when working with natural materials:

"Many of you have dedicated your lives to timber housing construction and the creation of multi-component timber structures. Timber construction involves working with living material, which means the responsibility of the designer and builder increases significantly."

The head of the construction faculty noted that the development of wooden housing construction is directly linked to modern societal demands: "People are increasingly choosing to live in a natural environment, using natural materials, with access to modern technology and high-quality services. This trend will undoubtedly only grow."

Andrei Nikulin expressed confidence that scientific research and the continuity of scientific schools are shaping the future of the industry, emphasizing the contribution of the outstanding scientist Evgeny Serov, whose 94th birthday the symposium was timed to coincide with: "Scientists like Evgeny Nikolaevich Serov are the very 'wooden beams' on which the future of construction science and the development of timber structures are built."

In his welcoming remarks, the dean placed particular emphasis on the future of the Serov Readings as a high-level scientific platform. He emphasized that the symposium must continue to evolve while maintaining strict requirements for the selection of papers and the quality of scientific publications.

The symposium featured presentations by specialists from leading universities in Russia and Kazakhstan, research institutes, design organizations, and construction companies. Participants discussed the use of timber structures in civil and industrial construction, the development of information modeling in the design of single- and multi-story buildings, and prospects for improving the regulatory framework and educational programs in timber construction.

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Olga Svetlova, Alena Vedernikova and Leonid Shelkovnikov

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, in collaboration with industry partner Kairos Engineering and software developer Renga Software LLC, held a week-long intensive course for eighth-graders in Feodosia. The course was part of the "Digital Construction Classrooms" project. The classes took place from January 19–23 at Feodosia School No. 7.

The course was taught by Alena Vedernikova, Acting Head of the Department of Information and Mathematical Modeling Technologies (I&MM) in Construction, and Olga Svetlova, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information and Mathematical Modeling Technologies in Construction and Leading Specialist at the Project-Based Learning Educational Center at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Leonid Shelkovnikov, Head of the Information Modeling Technologies Department at Kairos Engineering, provided expert guidance.

Seventeen schoolchildren participated in the intensive course. During a week of practical training, they completed the full project creation cycle in a TIM environment – from architectural sketch to finished model.

The training program covered the basics of building information modeling in the Russian software environment Renga Professional and the development of a personal "Dream House" project, including the creation of a 3D model, floor plans, facades, sections, and room specifications. Following the course, participants defended their projects before an expert committee consisting of representatives from SPbGASU, Kairos Engineering, and the school's director, Svetlana Khachatryan.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our teachers – Olga Igorevna, Alyona Andreevna, and Leonid Yuryevich – for their high level of professionalism and dedication. Your lessons were engaging, structured, and deeply meaningful. Thank you for your patience and ability to find an approach to each student. You didn't just teach the subject; you inspired our development!" remarked Svetlana Khachatryan.

The "Digital Construction Classes" project aims to provide early career guidance and introduce students to construction professions and modern construction technologies. The most successful participants will eventually be able to apply their acquired skills at the All-Russian School TIM Championship.

The next stage for Feodosia schoolchildren will be an intensive course scheduled for March of this year. It will focus on in-depth study of building engineering systems, allowing participants to expand their skills in integrated digital design.

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Professors Yuri Kazakov and Andrei Egorov, and Associate Professor Yuri Tilinin, lecturers from the Department of Construction Technology at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, were awarded a medal and three diplomas at the All-Russian competition of the Ivan Fedorov Russian Engineering Academy for the best teaching aids of 2025.

Yuri Kazakov, Doctor of Engineering Sciences and RAACS Advisor, received an award for his textbook "Organization, Planning, and Management in Construction." The textbook was co-authored with colleagues from the General of the Army A.V. Khrulyov Military Academy of Logistics. It distinguishes itself from other textbooks on the topic by providing information on the construction of not only civilian but also specialized and military facilities, including in armed conflicts.

Professor Kazakov and Associate Professor Tilinin also won a competition for their textbook "Construction of Buildings from Volumetric Elements." The publication examines issues related to modular construction. Its provisions are consistent with the Strategy for the Development of the Construction Industry and Housing and Utilities Sector in Russia until 2030.

Andrey Egorov, a professor in the department, Doctor of Economics, professor, and expert in the QS World University Rankings, also won the competition and received a diploma for his textbook "Technology for Installing Operable Green Inversion Roofs." The textbook was co-authored with Artur Tugushev, a graduate student in the department. The authors present materials on structural design, the use of specific materials, and installation. This approach allows for the creation of a green area on the roof while protecting the roofing material from external factors.

All the manuals are devoted to current topics, have high scientific significance and practical value, and are used in the educational process at the Department of Construction Technology and other departments of SPbGASU, as well as in other educational institutions.

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Igor Amelchakov, Elena Ivanova

On January 27, 2026, at a meeting of the Academic Council of the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Elena Ivanova, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Forensic Examinations and Law in Construction and Transport, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Forensic Examinations at SPbGASU, was ceremoniously awarded a Candidate of Law degree.

The diploma was presented by the Chairman of the Academic Council, Police Lieutenant General Igor Amelchakov.

Previously, on October 9, 2025, Elena Ivanova successfully defended her dissertation on "Obtaining Samples for Comparative Research in Crime Detection and Investigation: Theory and Practice" in the academic specialty 5.1.4 — Criminal Law (Legal Sciences). The defense took place before Dissertation Council 03.2.008.02, established at the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

This dissertation examines current issues in obtaining samples for comparative analysis. The paper proposes a modern classification of samples, reflecting both the procedural and forensic aspects of their differentiation, and explores the capabilities of hardware and software systems and software products that enable the use of modern technologies in obtaining samples for comparative analysis.

"The results of this work are of practical significance, primarily for law enforcement agencies, due to the specific nature of the forensic objects under consideration. At the same time, the scientific findings regarding the nature of samples for comparative analysis will contribute to the development of methodological and practical recommendations for obtaining them during engineering and technical examinations, as well as algorithms for using modern technologies in expert examinations and expert experiments," notes Elena Ivanova.

The results of the dissertation research have been incorporated into the educational activities of the Department of Forensic Examinations at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and are actively used in classes on the subjects "Legal Foundations of Forensic Activity," "Participation of a Specialist in Procedural Actions," and "Forensic Science."

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