FSB Colonel Told Students About Fighting Terrorism

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Irina Nuryeva and Sergei Gaiduk

On the Day of Solidarity in the Fight against Terrorism, SPbGASU students met with retired Federal Security Service Colonel Sergei Gaiduk. The event was organized by the Youth Policy Department of our university.

Sergei Gaiduk has dedicated 35 years to serving his country, 17 of which were in counter-terrorism units. He currently heads the comprehensive security department at the Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design and manages the coordination center for issues of developing an active civic position among young people, preventing interethnic and interfaith conflicts, countering the ideology of terrorism, and preventing extremism.

The speaker reminded the students that the Day of Solidarity in the Fight against Terrorism was established in memory of the events in Beslan in 2004, when 334 people died as a result of the school seizure, including 186 children. Sergei Vladimirovich cited statistics: in 2024, 1,191 terrorist attacks were registered, 4,170 people were injured, 1,370 died. In 2025, 172 terrorist attacks were prevented.

The audience learned details about the most high-profile terrorist attacks in Russia, watched a video about the heroes who gave their lives for the children of Beslan, and had the opportunity to ask questions.

"I really liked the lecture. It was obvious that the presenter had a deep knowledge of the topic. It is necessary to talk about such events," said Anastasia Germanova, a first-year student at the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty.

"I was interested in this topic myself, watched documentaries. I believe that history teaches us and helps us not to repeat mistakes in the future," shared Ekaterina Zabelina, a first-year student at the Faculty of Architecture.

Irina Nuriyeva, head of the youth policy department, emphasized that the department she heads is open to new ideas and proposals. "Tell us what interesting people you would like to meet and in what format. We are ready to hold such meetings," Irina Valeryevna told the students.

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SPbGASU has summed up the final results of the admissions campaign

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The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has summed up the final results of the 2025 admissions campaign. The university has not only recruited another class, but also confirmed its status as one of the key centers of attraction for future engineers, designers and architects of the North-West.

This year, the university opened its doors to 4,708 talented applicants. This figure speaks of the trust of applicants and their parents in the quality of education at SPbGASU.

The competition for budget places was especially intense, as always. 1930 people were able to successfully pass the competitive selection and become budget students. These are the most motivated and strong applicants, which guarantees a high level of future graduation.

Full-time education traditionally remains the most popular. 2,765 people are enrolled in it, and almost every second of them (1,237 students) will study at the expense of state funds.

The part-time and correspondence forms showed stable demand, bringing together 896 students. This format is ideal for those who combine education with work in their field, which is especially valuable in the construction and design industries.

The university is growing not only in breadth but also in depth, actively training highly qualified specialists and scientific personnel.

The Master's program accepted 955 people, and the vast majority (796 people) chose full-time education. It is important that 80 percent of full-time Master's students (637 people) will study on a budget, which indicates the priority of research training for the state.

The postgraduate program has been expanded by 92 new researchers. More than half of them (56 people) will work on their dissertations at the expense of budgetary funds.

The 2025 admission campaign has become another confident step forward for SPbGASU. The university not only maintains, but also increases its educational scale, offering high-quality programs for students with different educational trajectories – from a classic bachelor's degree to fundamental postgraduate studies.

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Freshman Day was held at SPbGASU

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Adapters are always ready to help

On August 30, the University held a Freshman Day: our new students gathered to hear good wishes and get the necessary information. They were given student cards.

Deans, deputy deans, and employees of the university's structural divisions addressed the first-year students. Outstanding graduates and representatives of partner companies were guests of the celebration.

Vladimir Sharmanov, Head of the Product and Methodology Department of the Innovation Directorate of Etalon Group, congratulated first-year students of the construction faculty on the beginning of a new stage in their lives. “Today, construction is a synthesis of innovations, digital technologies and sustainable development. You will not just erect buildings – you will be able to design smart cities, implement TIM technologies, use eco-friendly materials and change the world for the better. Within the walls of the university, you will not only receive fundamental knowledge, but also modern educational approaches with the study of robotics, the use of VR simulators and other digital technologies. Believe in yourself, do not be afraid to experiment and remember: your ideas will definitely become reality. We wish you bright projects, bold decisions and confidence in your abilities! Forward to new heights!” he said.

Oleg Fyodorov, Deputy Dean for Career Guidance, spoke to first-year students of the Faculty of Architecture about building a career: “I want you to know from the very first days: your teachers, department heads, dean’s office staff, and university management care about your future. The university and the Faculty of Architecture carry out systematic career guidance work so that you become as successful, as in-demand, and as professional as possible. The work is carried out in three main areas. The first is summer industrial practice, which begins after the fourth year. Students of the Faculty of Architecture of SPbGASU get summer practice in the best architectural studios not only in St. Petersburg, but throughout Russia. The dean’s office also receives requests from Moscow to recommend students for practical training with the prospect of employment. If students from other cities have plans to create in their small homeland, they will definitely be helped.

The second area of career guidance work is competitions. The faculty supports students' desire to participate in architectural and design competitions. This can become a significant component of the portfolio, which should be formed from the very first years of study.

The third area is assistance in employment. Despite the fact that the educational process is very intensive, some manage to start professional creative work already in their senior years. For the rest, after graduation, we are always ready to help with recommendations and selection of vacancies, we even have a separate division – the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career."

The topical issue of scholarships was raised by Daria Boytsova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work, Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural Design: “SPbGASU has a whole system of scholarship and material support for students. Now first-year students who study on a budgetary basis will be assigned a state academic scholarship. It will be paid after successful completion of the midterm assessment. There is also an opportunity to receive an increased state academic scholarship – it is assigned to students of the budgetary form of education for achievements in academic, scientific, research, social, cultural, creative and sports activities. Certain categories of citizens can receive a state social scholarship in the usual and increased amount. In addition, there are personal scholarships of the Government of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation and others.

In September, the application process for the “First-Year Grant” competition will begin. First-year full-time students of all bachelor’s and specialist’s degree programs who are receiving higher education for the first time can participate in it.”

Darya Vladimirovna invited first-year students to participate in grant events and other federal projects, trips, exchange programs with foreign countries; informed about the work of the psychological support service for students and trainings of the Center for Psychological Support for Students, which help to cope with everyday problems.

Anastasia Fedakova, acting chairperson of the student council and winner of the grant competition "Rosmolodezh. Grants", spoke about what SPbGASU students live by. Anastasia is sure that SPbGASU is the best place to study. Student council projects will help you find friends, learn something new, and discover your talents. The main thing is to remember to maintain a balance between your studies and hobbies.

Congratulations to our first-year students on the start of their student life!

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Rector of SPbGASU congratulates on Knowledge Day

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I congratulate the students and the entire staff of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering on the beginning of the new academic year, and the first-year students on the beginning of a new life!

SPbGASU is more than a university: it is the history, present, and future of the city and the country. And what this future will be like largely depends on you – our students, who in just a few years will be successfully implementing their projects, and teachers, whose competence, experience, responsibility, and love for the profession help find solutions to the most complex problems and serve as a guarantee of the successful development of the university.

We combine academic traditions with innovative teaching methods, introduce new technologies into the educational process so that our students are confident in their future, and graduates become sought-after professionals – the elite of the urban planning and architectural community.

Dear students and postgraduates! May this academic year bring new knowledge, new scientific achievements, new friends and new opportunities to implement your ideas, may your plans come true.

Dear colleagues! We have everything to make our wildest professional dreams come true. I am sure that the new academic year will bring many interesting projects, bright victories and significant results that will strengthen the position of our university among the leading universities of the country.

Let's make this year bright, fruitful and interesting together. Good luck to everyone! Happy Holidays!

Rector of SPbGASUE. I. Rybnov

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Organizational meetings for those admitted to full-time and part-time education

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Dear first-year students of the Faculty of Continuous Education (FCE) of SPbGASU!

The organizational meeting with first-year students of the full-time and part-time forms of study will be held on September 4, 2025 (Thursday) at 15:00 in a remote format in the Microsoft Teams program (you will receive a link to join the meeting on September 1 or 2 by e-mail specified upon admission). The educational process will begin in the second week of September.

The organizational meeting with first-year students of the correspondence course will also be held remotely. The date and time of the meeting will be specified later, there will be an additional announcement. You will also receive an email indicating the date, time of the meeting and a link to connect. Stay tuned!

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Summer school of adapters opened at SPbGASU

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Participants of the summer school

On August 19, the summer school of the Adapters project opened at the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning at SPbGASU. Over the course of ten days, its participants will exchange experiences, learn about the best practices for adapting first-year students, and consider innovative approaches and work formats.

The Adapters project is an initiative of the SPbGASU student council aimed at helping first-year full-time students adapt to the educational and social environment. Adapters accompany new students during the first months of study, introduce them to the university and the city, and involve them in student activities. You can learn more about the project in its VKontakte group.

The goal of the summer school, organized with the support of the Youth Policy Department of SPbGASU, is to form a community of active, creative and responsive mentors who know how to establish trusting relationships and take into account the needs of first-year students. The results of the classes will be plans for the adaptation of first-year students within the thematic areas “I am proud”, “Moral ideals”, “

Marina Malyutina, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at SPbGASU, gave a welcoming speech at the opening of the summer school. She called on the participants to remember the importance of their mission and focused on the activities of the new Educational Center for Project-Based Learning, where students can apply the knowledge they have gained at the university to solving real practical problems, generate and implement their ideas.

The opening ceremony summed up the results of the video competition dedicated to the movement of adapters. The first place and prizes were awarded to the team of the Automobile and Road Faculty.

The business program of the summer school of adapters includes a quest around the university, familiarization with the activities of structural divisions, online training on the platforms of the Rosmolodezh Academy and the Shum educational center, and other events.

Adapters of our university held an "Honest Conversation" with Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, an expert of Rosmolodezh.Granty. The speaker told about the activities of adapters in his university. For first-year students of SPbPU, they are the entry point into the youth policy system, because an adapter is the first person with whom a first-year student comes into personal contact. Ivan Khlamov is sure that young people are the driver of the country's development in the future, and what values, guidelines, and hobbies the student path will take depends largely on adapters.

The interactive lecture "Ecosystem of youth policy. How not to miss opportunities" by Victoria Motorenko, director of youth spaces "PROSTO", turned out to be educational. These spaces are a project of the Government of St. Petersburg, implemented by the Committee on youth policy and interaction with public organizations. "PROSTO" has two components – infrastructure (a network of free youth coworking spaces) and intellectual (events of various formats). Events for young entrepreneurs are held here – from small lectures to full-fledged educational tracks. They are also always ready to comprehensively support socially significant initiatives.

Victoria Motorenko called on the audience to actively participate in grant competitions and events of youth spaces, and also announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between PROSTO and SPbGASU. According to Victoria, our creative and responsible students will be able to join in the creation of spaces that are a symbol of St. Petersburg in the youth environment.

The final event will be a trip to the State Budgetary Institution of the Leningrad Region "Multifunctional Center "Youth", established by the Committee on Youth Policy of the Leningrad Region in the village of Koshkino.

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Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation

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Every year on August 22, the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is celebrated. The holiday was established in 1994 by presidential decree.

The history of the tricolor is closely intertwined with the history of our country. It was first raised on the military ship "Orel" in 1668. Since 1705, by decree of Peter I, the tricolor banner was used on merchant ships.

During the reign of Alexander II, Russia had two flags: black-yellow-white was hung on government buildings, and white-blue-red – on holidays on private buildings. In 1883, Emperor Alexander III ordered that buildings be decorated exclusively with white-blue-red flags. In 1896, a special meeting at the Ministry of Justice determined that the flag of the empire should be considered white-blue-red.

In 1917, the Provisional Government retained this flag. In 1918, it was replaced by a red cloth.

In the modern history of Russia, the tricolor flag was first raised in Moscow on August 22, 1991, over the building of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR.

The flag of the Russian Federation is one of the most important state symbols. It unites all citizens of Russia, causing pride and reminding of the continuity of traditions.

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SPbGASU entered the top 100 universities in Russia for the first time according to Forbes

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The Forbes rating has been conducted since 2021 with the aim of identifying the 100 best universities in Russia. Educational institutions are assessed in five key areas: networking quality, employer reputation, international reputation, academic environment, and the Forbes factor (the number of university graduates on the Forbes list of Russian billionaires for the corresponding year).

In addition, a mandatory condition for participation is that the university has bachelor's and specialist's degree programs, as well as the number of students in the two academic years preceding the reporting year – at least 400 people.

In 2025, SPbGASU entered the top 100 universities in the Forbes ranking for the first time, taking 49th place.

The results of the Forbes rating can be found at link.

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SPbGASU Improved Its Position in the National University Rankings by Interfax

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The Interfax news agency presented the XVI Annual National University Ranking (NUR) 2025.

As part of the NRU-2025 project, 389 Russian universities were assessed. The assessment was based on surveys, data posted by educational institutions on their websites, information from the information resources of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, as well as from the information and analytical systems SPARK-Interfax and SCAN-Interfax.

The performance of higher education institutions was assessed according to six parameters: brand; education; research; social environment; collaboration; innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has been participating in this ranking for five years now and this year it improved its position, ranking in the 153–156th place range and scoring 343 points.

Positive dynamics were noted in parametric ratings in such areas as “Cooperation” (297 points and 66th–68th place in the rating range) and “Brand” (147 points and 116th place).

More details on the results of the Interfax National University Ranking can be found at link.

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The Department of Geotechnics is studying how oil pollution affects sandy foundations

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At the Department of Geotechnics of SPbGASU, under the scientific supervision of Honored Scientist of Russia, Corresponding Member of RAASN, Doctor of Engineering Rashid Mangushev, changes in the condition of sandy foundations when they are contaminated with oil and oil products are being studied.

The research as part of the preparation of the candidate's dissertation is carried out by postgraduate student and senior lecturer of the department Alina Kvashuk.

The aim of the work is to assess the nature and degree of change in the physical and mechanical characteristics of sandy soils when interacting with oil and oil products, which will allow us to predict changes in the condition of soils at the base of structures during man-made pollution.

As part of the study, recommendations were developed for the calculation methodology for the limit states of foundations of buildings and structures on contaminated sandy bases, taking into account changes in the physical and mechanical properties of soils. This will ensure long-term and trouble-free operation of buildings and structures of the oil complex.

The work is being carried out within the framework of a grant for the implementation of research work by research and teaching staff of SPbGASU in 2025.

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