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From March 1, 2025, an additional support measure was introduced for older residents of St. Petersburg – Electronic certificate "Silver Age"It allows you to visit museums and exhibitions at the city's expense.

Using the certificate gives senior citizens the opportunity to lead an active social life.

We invite you to watch a video about the certificate's capabilities.

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Antonina Yudina, professor at the Department of Construction Technology at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, received patent No. 2852076, "Method for activating mixing water for a construction mixture."

The invention involves pre-treating water with an electric field from electrodes in a sealed container and then mixing it with dosed concrete mix components. The soluble electrode stack is made of aluminum plates, insulated from each other by a dielectric and connected to a power source. One electrode is connected to the positive pole (anode), the other to the negative pole (cathode). The electric field strength is 20–30 V/cm, and the water treatment lasts five to seven minutes.

The technical result is a reduction in energy consumption due to a shorter concrete curing time from casting to formwork removal, and an increase in formwork turnover due to a shorter isothermal heating time without excess cement consumption. Furthermore, the strength, frost resistance, and homogeneity of the concrete are increased.

When cement is mixed with water pre-treated with an electric field, a reaction occurs between calcium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. This reaction results in the formation of calcium hydroaluminates and activation of the mixture. These aggregates (calcium hydroaluminates) serve as ready-made crystallization centers. These centers facilitate the rapid crystallization of new formations that precipitate from supersaturated solutions during the interaction of the binder with water. This process accelerates the hardening of binders.

The results were confirmed by laboratory tests. A 21% increase in strength was observed after seven days of curing. Cement consumption per cubic meter of concrete mix was reduced by 10, 15, and 20%, while water consumption remained constant, but the water-cement ratio increased.

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On December 12, a meeting between students at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and representatives of Geoservice LLC, a leading company in land management, cadastral surveying, and urban planning, took place.

Geoservice provides a full range of services in land management and cadastral activities, engineering surveys, urban planning, assessment and legal support, and geoinformation support for projects. At the meeting, students were given a detailed overview of the company's structure, the activities of its specialized departments, and actual projects implemented under government contracts.

Particular attention was given to the example of a government contract for the construction of an access road to the Kudrovo transport hub and the reconstruction of a traffic interchange on the R-21 Kola highway. Geoservice representatives clearly demonstrated the stages of project implementation, from preparatory work and adjustments to land use planning documentation to support land acquisition procedures, the establishment of easements, and cadastral surveys.

The presentation also covered the company's modern engineering survey methods, including aerial photography using unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile and airborne laser scanning, panoramic photography, and the creation of orthophotomaps and topographic maps. Requirements for the quality of geodata and its updating were also discussed, as was the use of geoinformation systems when working with large volumes of spatial information.

Geoservice is a reliable partner of SPbGASU and a key employer for students and graduates of the university in recent years. Such meetings allow students to better understand the specifics of their future profession, become familiar with real-life production challenges and employer requirements, and chart their professional development paths.

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On December 22 and 24, the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBL) of SPbGASU will host defenses of projects completed by student teams as part of the Project-Based Activity elective.

The students worked on solving problems set by the university's partners. The training consisted not only of lectures but also, to a large extent, of practical activities: the students researched, developed, debated, found compromises, and, most importantly, learned to work in a team and create projects together.

The organizers of the elective course express their gratitude to the program partners who provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in practical work on real projects, consulted and supported them: JSC LenOblAIZHK, OOO StroyKraft, SPb GKU GCRPO, OOO Metropolis, OOO Glavstroy-SPb, OOO Ridan Trade, JSC Sisoft Development, OOO Setl Stroy, OOO Architectural Bureau Setl City, OOO NIP AQUAEFFEKT, SPb GUP Passazhiravtotrans, OOO Gazprom Proektirovaniya.

We invite everyone to the project presentations and the results announcement. The event will take place at the Regional Center for Professional Education (123/125 Fontanka Embankment, entrance from Voznesensky Prospekt) on December 22 and 24 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Schedule of performances

December 22

Greetings, ceremonial signing of agreements with partners.

15:40–16:47:

Optimization of construction timelines for a multi-apartment residential building (two teams); Organization of management accounting in a construction company; Creation of a digital information model (DIM) for the entrance area (first-floor hallway of SPbGASU).

Break 20 min.

17:07–18:15:

Festive design of canal spaces (on and above water); New Year's festive decoration of Nevsky Prospekt; Installation of foundations and reinforced concrete structures; Study of video footage as objects within the framework of forensic automotive examinations.

Break 20 min.

18:35–20:00:

Study of changes in water quality indicators depending on the amount of introduced pollutants; Prediction of changes in the efficiency of clarification filters of swimming pools using the AE-1 oligodynamic solution synthesis unit; Development of a method for introducing chemicals into the pool water treatment system using the AE-1 oligodynamic solution synthesis unit; Development of an automated system for pre-trip monitoring of the technical condition of buses using video analytics; Assessment of the financial attractiveness of the adaptation for the modern use of the Apraksin Dvor territory.

Summing up.

December 24

Greetings.

15:20–17:05:

Multifunctional sports complex with an ice rink; Museum of Contemporary Art; Development of a digital information model (DIM) for the SPbGASU Educational and Sports Building.

Break 20 min.

17:25–19:10:

Development of an information model for a construction site (boiler house); BIM design of a high-rise residential building in St. Petersburg according to the requirements of the SETL GROUP holding company; Development of an information model of a production and energy block with a service block; Competitive and educational program "Project Bureau" (second stage of the Far Eastern Federal University campus on Russky Island (dormitory)).

Summing up.

We wish everyone good luck in their defense!

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Congratulations to Elizaveta Rostislavovna Magdina, assistant professor at the Department of Forensic Science at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, on successfully defending her dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences.

Scientific supervisor: Viktor Nikolaevich Dobromirov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

The topic of the dissertation is “Method for assessing the fordability of wheeled transport and technological vehicles”, scientific specialty 2.5.11. Ground transport and technological vehicles and complexes.

The defense took place on December 18, 2025, in the dissertation council 24.2.380.05, created on the basis of our university.

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On December 18, participants of the student social and legal project "InfoShield" held a meeting titled "How to Protect Yourself Online" at the "Growth Point" space of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). The meeting focused on cyberbullying, a serious problem in the modern digital environment.

The meeting was opened by Daria Meleshina, the head of the InfoShield project and a student majoring in Law, who described the project's goals and the format of the event. Oksana Karnaukhova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport, Associate Professor, and PhD in Law, then delivered a lecture titled "Cyberbullying: Nature, Consequences, and Responsibility."

The speaker explained in detail what cyberbullying is, its various forms, and why online bullying is particularly dangerous. She noted that, unlike offline conflicts, cyberbullying is systemic, can occur around the clock, and the dissemination of offensive material online occurs instantly and often anonymously.

The expert focused on the legal aspects of the issue, explaining to students administrative and criminal liability for insults, slander, threats, violation of privacy, and the illegal use of a citizen's image. Oksana Karnaukhova emphasized that even "jokes," reposts, and likes can have legal consequences, and the victim's perception of the situation plays a key role in determining the classification of the offense.

The practical part of the event included a mock trial. Participants received a case description and were assigned the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, expert, and defendant. In this mock trial format, the students analyzed evidence, constructed arguments, and gained firsthand insight into how the judicial system operates and the complexities of protecting digital rights.

In addition, all attendees were able to take an interactive digital literacy test using a Telegram bot, which allowed them to reinforce their acquired knowledge.

The SPbGASU student project "InfoShield" is being implemented with the support of the Rosmolodezh Grants program. Its goal is to improve students' digital and legal literacy and foster responsible and informed behavior in the digital environment.

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A team of students from the Department of Geodesy, Land Management, and Cadastre at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering took third place in the All-Russian Olympiad in Fundamental Geological Sciences in the "Land Management and Cadastre" category, which was held at Tomsk Polytechnic University.

The SPbGASU team included third-year students from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management Alina Illarionova, Elizaveta Kondratieva, and Vladislav Podberezky.

The team's coach was Nikita Volkov, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management, and Cadastre.

The Olympiad program traditionally included theoretical and practical rounds. On the first day, students demonstrated their knowledge of land management and cadastres, as well as related disciplines such as cadastral valuation, geodesy, cartography, photogrammetry, and geographic information systems. On the second day, participants completed practical tasks: working with symbols and XML code, determining urban setbacks, calculating the market value of real estate and the sizes of zones with special land use conditions.

We congratulate the SPbGASU team and their mentor on their successful performance and wish them continued professional and academic achievements!

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Vice-Rector for Educational Activities of SPbGASU Sergey Mikhailov and Chairman of KGIOP Alexey Mikhailov

In anticipation of the New Year holidays, the heads of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg (KGIOP) – Chairman Alexey Mikhailov and First Deputy Ekaterina Kozyreva – donated valuable publications prepared with the participation of KGIOP staff to the scientific and technical library of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

The monograph by Alexey Mikhailov and Ekaterina Kozyreva, "Preservation of the Historical Environment of St. Petersburg: The History of the Development of Protective Zoning for Cultural Heritage Sites (Historical and Cultural Monuments) in Leningrad-St. Petersburg," explores a topic that has been actively discussed for several years by those interested in cultural heritage preservation. It addresses how to preserve the historical fabric of St. Petersburg as a metropolis, ensuring that it retains its unique character while simultaneously becoming a comfortable place for residents to live.

Using materials from the archives of KGIOP, the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture of St. Petersburg, and the Central Historical Archive of St. Petersburg, the authors conduct a detailed analysis of nearly one hundred documents related to this topic, ranging from laws and government regulations to departmental instructions and building codes. These documents are being collected for the first time in the context of preserving ordinary urban development, and many of them are known only to specialists.

The publication "Restoration of Palace and Park Ensembles in the Suburbs of St. Petersburg. 1941–1957. A Collection of Documents from the Archives of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg" is dedicated to the eightieth anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege and the beginning of the restoration of the palace and park ensembles in its suburbs.

Most of the documents and visual materials from the KGIOP archival collection are published for the first time. This publication presents documents from 1941 to 1957 on the restoration of suburban palace and park ensembles destroyed during the Great Patriotic War, created through the efforts of the State Inspectorate for the Protection of Monuments of Leningrad and its director, Nikolai Nikolaevich Belekhov. The published materials provide a comprehensive picture of the enormous work accomplished under the most difficult post-war conditions by Leningrad architects, art historians, museum workers, and master restorers, a work unparalleled in restoration practice worldwide.

In addition to text documents, the publication includes graphic materials and photographs from the KGIOP archival collection: these include measurements of monuments, restoration projects, an inventory of park greenery, photographic documentation of the damage caused to the palace and park ensembles and the restoration process, as well as drawings, engravings, and lithographs of views of the destroyed suburbs, created by architects and artists in 1944–1947.

The Scientific and Technical Library of SPbGASU invites everyone to the reading room (room 217) for a detailed examination of the publications.

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Andrey Surovenkov

From November 24–28, the 16th National Russian Prize for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Gardening festival was held at the Central House of Architects in Moscow. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Head of the Department of Architectural Design at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Andrey Surovenkov, PhD, joined the jury for the prestigious competition.

According to him, Russian landscape architecture is confidently reaching a new professional level: the quality of projects is improving, sustainable leadership teams are emerging, and public attention to creating comfortable urban environments is growing. At the same time, Andrei Viktorovich noted, the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering continues to strengthen its status as a leading center for training in architectural disciplines, including landscape architecture.

"Serving on the jury isn't a formality, but a rich professional dialogue with leaders of the architectural and landscape communities, an opportunity to evaluate the country's best projects, discuss contemporary trends, and bring an academic perspective to practice," says Andrey Surovenkov. "Serving on the jury emphasizes the university's responsibility for the quality of specialist training and strengthens ties with professional organizations."

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On December 12, a ceremony presenting state awards of the Russian Federation and the Governor of St. Petersburg took place in the Assembly Hall of Smolny.

Among those awarded by Governor Alexander Beglov are employees of our university.

Professor of the Department of Geotechnics, Doctor of Engineering Rashid Abdullovich Mangushev, was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation" by decree of the President of Russia.

By decree of the Governor of St. Petersburg, Irina Yuryevna Lapina, Head of the Department of History and Philosophy, was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education in St. Petersburg."

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