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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About competition projects

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

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

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

The platform brought together practitioners and scientists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We congratulate the champion and wish him new achievements!

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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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October 3

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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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