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On the eve of International Women's Day, a family event, "A Gift for Mom," was held at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering on March 8th, bringing together staff, faculty, and students who attended with their children.

Thanks to the efforts of our university's student teaching squads, "Harlequin," "Svoboda," the Nevsky Airborne Forces squad "Lastochka," and activists from the SPbGASU Volunteer Club, a rich interactive program was prepared for the young guests and their parents.

Students organized several workshops: guests painted gingerbread cookies, created collage cards to congratulate mothers and grandmothers, and made holiday symbols—flower bouquets from wire and colored paper.

As part of the celebration, an exhibition of children's drawings dedicated to mothers and the coming spring was held.

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A student-curated exhibition is currently on display in the recreation area of the Intercultural Communication Department (fourth floor of Building 5 of SPbGASU). It features samples of modern building materials and information about them in English.

The exhibition was developed by first- and second-year students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Architecture, and the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, who are studying English as part of the elective course "Foreign Language for Professional Communication."

Preparing for the exhibition allowed the students to showcase their creativity and research skills, but most importantly, to demonstrate their knowledge of professional terminology in English. During the classes, they shared their visions for the future of building materials.

"Participating in the English-language construction materials exhibition gave me practice using professional vocabulary. I learned how to convey complex information concisely and succinctly, making it understandable to the viewer at a glance," shared Kamil Akhmetov, a first-year construction student.

"Preparing for the exhibition was a fascinating process, which allowed me to delve deeper into the history of the material's invention, its composition, advantages, and disadvantages, and to improve my written and oral communication skills in a foreign language," said second-year construction student Yaroslav Zvarich.

We thank everyone involved in preparing the exhibition and invite everyone to visit our exhibit. The exhibition will run until March 16.

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Training Center for Unmanned Systems Operators at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial and Technical Sciences

Third-year students majoring in Transport Process Technology at the Faculty of Automobile and Road Engineering at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) participated in a series of practical events dedicated to unmanned aerial vehicles and modern technologies for their use.

On March 2, 2026, the Malaya Okhta Educational Complex organized a piloting workshop for students using a specialized simulator. Participants learned about the design and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as the principles of their design and technical construction. Students were able to try their hand at being operators and gain their first experience flying a UAV in a virtual environment. The event generated great interest, and participants noted its practical value and engaging format.

Earlier, on February 27, students and faculty from SPbGASU also visited the new Unmanned Systems Operator Training Center at the Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design. The participants were accompanied by Roman Litvin, Deputy Dean for Research of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, Associate Professor, and Candidate of Engineering Sciences.

The center's director spoke about the history of unmanned aerial vehicle development in Russia and demonstrated the current applications of this technology. During the visit, the students were introduced to the center's equipment, tried their hand at operating simulators, and watched a spectacular master class on drone racing.

In addition, participants were given a lesson on the fundamentals of tactical medicine, where they learned basic skills for providing first aid in various situations.

The trip and workshops were dynamic, technologically advanced, and inspiring for the students. Their introduction to unmanned systems allowed them to see the industry's development prospects and the potential applications of such technologies in their future careers.

Unmanned systems are no longer technologies of the future, but rather a part of the modern reality in which a new generation of specialists will have to work.

In November 2025, a new branch of the Russian Armed Forces was formed—the Unmanned Systems Troops. Students are offered the opportunity to serve in this new high-tech force under a special contract.

Learn more about training opportunities and participation in the program.

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On February 25, a gala concert of the Youth Wave creative festival took place, which brought the teams Student Leisure and Creativity Center "Kirpich" SPbGASU significant victories in pop dance.

The "BACKSHOTcrew" team performed a vibrant, technically complex, and dynamic performance that captivated the audience and earned high praise from the jury. The team won first place at the festival, confirming their high level of preparation and professional approach to staging.

Another important award was the second-place finish for the group "Made'IRA." Their performance was distinguished by expressive choreography, emotion, and stage presence. The number was stylish and memorable, allowing the group to secure a podium position among strong competitors.

On February 24, the Made'IRA team took a respectable third place among 80 St. Petersburg teams in the finals of the Glowfest 2026 festival, which brought together the best creative groups in the Northern capital.

The dance teams' success is the result of regular training, teamwork, and creative exploration. We congratulate the participants on their remarkable results and wish them continued success and exciting performances at city and university venues.

If you'd like to join the university's dance troupes and become part of a great creative team, come to training and discover your potential with us!

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A new survey, "Family Values and Parental Attitudes," has launched on the "Caring Person" platform.

Tell us what you think about family values, marriage, and how the government can help young families.

The results will help us develop a picture of young people's values and assess the effectiveness of support measures for student families.

The survey runs from March 2 to April 5.

We welcome the opinions of students and university staff!

Take the survey in your personal account on the platform and help shape the worldview of today's generation.

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Link to the survey

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Alexander Dmitriev

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has a new candidate of technical sciences. The degree was awarded to Alexander Dmitriev, Director of the Smart Labor Test Site and Assistant Professor in the Department of Technosphere Safety at the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

The defense took place on November 26, 2025, at the Volga Region State Technological University (Yoshkar-Ola). The dissertation council reviewed the work on the topic "Justification of the Parameters of Tractors with Wheeled and Tracked Drive for Low-Volume Logging."

The Path to Defense

According to Alexander Dmitriev, preparing for the defense was an important and challenging stage in his professional development: "It's impossible to prepare perfectly for such work—every dissertation committee member has their own opinions and questions. But I consider the defense a success: the questions were interesting, and I was able to answer them well."

Work on this topic took approximately five years—from the initial scientific ideas to the completed study and thesis defense. During this time, scientific articles were published, calculations were conducted, and experimental studies were conducted.

Relevance of the study

This dissertation addresses the pressing issue of the impact of logging equipment on soil cover. Today, approximately 85% of logging companies in Russia are small and medium-sized companies that lack the means to purchase expensive specialized equipment and primarily use agricultural tractors.

Such equipment, particularly those from the Minsk Tractor Plant, is widely used due to its affordability and ease of maintenance. However, in forested conditions—stumps, fallen trees, and deep snow—its maneuverability is reduced and the load on the soil increases, damaging the ecosystem.

Alexander Dmitriev developed a mathematical model of a wheeled-tracked propulsion system, which retains wheels at the front and installs a track module at the rear. Increasing the ground contact area allows for:

Reduce specific soil pressure; reduce environmental damage; improve equipment cross-country ability; and increase traction characteristics.

The theoretical calculations were confirmed by laboratory experiments using soil stamping tests. The study also provides a business case for the system's implementation: modernization requires minimal investment but can significantly improve the efficiency of small logging operations.

Prospects for implementation

The concept of a wheeled-tracked propulsion system is well-known worldwide, but its application in low-volume logging and comprehensive mathematical justification of its parameters have not previously been conducted. The developed model can serve as a basis for further research and practical implementation at enterprises in the industry.

The results of the dissertation are publicly available and can be used by companies for independent calculations and equipment modernization.

On the scientific path and mentorship

Alexander Dmitriev emphasizes that a supervisor plays a key role in scientific development. He expressed gratitude to his mentor, Doctor of Engineering Sciences Olga Kunitskaya, noting that the combination of professional support and personal motivation serves as the foundation for a successful defense.

Speaking about students and young researchers, he advises treating a dissertation as a long-term project that requires systematic work and patience: "The main thing is not to give up when you feel like putting it all off. It's part of the journey. It takes time, planning, and an understanding that it's a long process."

New professional opportunities

Alexander Dmitriev currently works as an assistant in the Department of Technosphere Safety at the Faculty of Construction at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and heads the "Smart Labor" testing site. Earning his academic degree opens up new professional prospects and the opportunity to compete for higher positions.

The university staff congratulates Alexander Dmitriev on the successful defense of his dissertation and wishes him continued scientific achievements, the implementation of research projects, and new professional heights!

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Press conference at the opening of the season: Lyudmila Morshchakova, Olga Petrova, Andrei Betin, General Director of the Presidential Platform "Russia – Country of Opportunities", Artem Korolev, and TASS representative Anna Lukyanova

The 14th season of the CASE-IN International Engineering Championship, which is held with the support of the Presidential Platform, has begun. "Russia is a land of opportunity"This was announced on March 3 at a press conference at TASS. Schoolchildren, students, and young professionals will develop effective projects to ensure the full digitalization of leading industries, implement artificial intelligence, and digital twins. The best of them will receive preferential admissions to master's and doctoral programs, additional points on the Unified State Exam (USE), paid internships, and opportunities to launch and develop their careers.

This season of the championship is dedicated to the theme "Technologies of the Future." Artem Korolev, founder and co-chair of the CASE-IN organizing committee, notes: "The CASE-IN Championship today is more than just a competition, but an international ecosystem for the early identification of talent and the training of professionals ready for practical work. In the new season, participants will work on solutions focused on the digitalization of key industries, the implementation of artificial intelligence, and digital twins."

The competition will be held in three leagues: school, student, and young professionals. The Student League, which has the largest number of participants, will start first. The championship opening ceremony will take place simultaneously at several universities in different cities.

In the 14th season, the Student League includes 12 industry areas: architecture, design, construction and housing and public utilities; biotechnology; geological exploration; mining; mining machinery and equipment; metallurgy; petrochemistry; oil and gas; project engineering; thermal power engineering; digital automation; electric power engineering.

In-person selection rounds will be held at more than 60 universities, with students from over 200 participating. The in-person selection round at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering will take place on March 26.

Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, noted: "Educational institutions not only facilitate the competition but also provide participants with opportunities for further education and professional development. This season, 161 universities are providing prize winners and champions of the School League with extra points towards their Unified State Exam scores, and 36 universities are offering the best participants of the Student League preferential admission to master's and doctoral programs."

At SPbGASU, being a winner of the School League of the International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN" gives 5 additional points towards the results of the Unified State Exam.

Winners from previous years shared their experiences of participating in the championship. For example, Lyudmila Morshchakova, the 2022 champion in the Architecture, Design, Construction, and Housing and Utilities category, works as a leading process engineer at Metropolis in St. Petersburg. "Thanks to the case, participants develop skills essential for real-world project work: the ability to work in a team, publicly defend their decisions, and withstand a high pace and stress. These are the qualities that enable them to effectively solve problems when designing complex, unique projects," the young specialist admitted. "Participating in the championship was one of the key career decisions of my life. My advice to students is this: don't try to guess what answer the company wants to hear. There is no single right solution. Independent, well-reasoned ideas and genuine engagement are valued."

The championship is organized by the Nadezhnaya Smena Foundation, the "Russia – Land of Opportunities" Presidential Platform, the "Youth Forum of Mining Leaders" non-profit partnership, and AstraLogika LLC. The championship has been held since 2013 and brings together schoolchildren, students, and young professionals from Russia, the CIS, and BRICS countries. The project is part of the "Science of Winning" initiative and the plan for the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia (2022–2031).

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Speech by Andrey Surovenkov

Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at SPbGASU, took part in a meeting of the Public Council of the Committee for the Improvement of St. Petersburg. Our university representative leads a permanent working group on engaging senior and graduate students in developing urban development concepts. At the meeting, he briefed his colleagues on this work.

The St. Petersburg School: Heritage and Modern Technologies

The Faculty of Architecture at SPbGASU adheres to the principles of the St. Petersburg school of architecture—a respectful attitude toward the historical context and a high level of professional responsibility. Priorities include the development of digital architecture, the implementation of new design technologies, and fostering in students a holistic view of the city as a unified ecosystem.

The faculty is viewed as a student-teacher-graduate-city interaction environment, where the educational process is directly linked to the real-world challenges of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. Design workshops, led by practicing architects, are actively integrated into the educational process, and the clients include municipalities, cultural institutions, government agencies, and business representatives.

This mentoring format allows students to work on real projects, consider regulatory and urban planning restrictions, engage in dialogue with the client, and understand the architect's professional responsibility for the outcome.

Improvement projects: from parks to central streets

Andrey Surovenkov spoke about the faculty's key project areas, which are being implemented in collaboration with the city.

These include the concept for the Linear Park on Vasilievsky Island; the improvement project for Fyodorovsky Square, which served as the basis for the project completed in 2025; improvement concepts for Murinsky and Peizazhny Parks; the transformation of the areas near the Youth Theater and on the Fontanka Embankment in the Semyonovsky Municipal District; and proposals for the renovation of public spaces on Dumskaya Street.

Considerable attention is being paid to creating a comfortable urban environment in the city's historic center. Among the developments are proposals for creating alternate routes to Nevsky Prospekt, floral designs for the embankments, and library renovation concepts, including Central Children's Library in Sosnovy Bor.

As part of the environmental agenda, the faculty presented initiatives to create small architectural forms from recycled plastic, developed in partnership with specialized city organizations. Thus, educational projects become a platform for implementing sustainable development and circular economy principles.

Architectural hackathons, bringing together students, faculty, and representatives of the professional community, have become a new tool for project collaboration. This format allows for the rapid development of concepts for specific areas, promptly responding to the city's pressing needs.

Decisions and plans

In addition to SPbGASU projects, meeting participants discussed the renewal of the Public Council's specialized commissions and working groups. Key areas of activity for 2026 were identified, related to the development of public spaces, improving approaches to urban development, and incorporating citizen initiatives.

According to Andrey Surovenkov, the participation of the SPbGASU Faculty of Architecture in the public council confirms the university's strategic role in shaping the modern urban environment. The integration of education, research, and real-world improvement projects not only enables the training of sought-after specialists but also makes a practical contribution to the development of St. Petersburg.

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Karina Sarkisova and Zlata Zolotykh

St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) Master's students Zlata Zolotykh and Karina Sarkisova have received a grant from the President of Russia to conduct research in the field of construction and transport infrastructure.

Study of reinforced concrete structures

Zlata Zolotykh is a first-year Master's student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering, majoring in Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structure Design. The grant was awarded for the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) and the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), as well as for the results of research begun during her undergraduate studies.

Zlata of Golden

The master's student's research topic is to clarify the parameters for the opening of inclined cracks in the support zones of reinforced concrete structures. The relevance of this work is due to the lack of a suitable calculation method in current regulatory documentation. Clarifying the calculation parameters will optimize the design and avoid unnecessary overuse of transverse reinforcement while maintaining the required level of safety and serviceability of the structures. The study will examine the performance of both traditional reinforced concrete and fiber-reinforced concrete structures. A program of experimental studies is being developed for beam specimens, which will be tested under transverse forces to determine the opening width of inclined cracks.

Zlata emphasizes that receiving the grant was an important confirmation of her professional growth and opened up opportunities for implementing larger-scale scientific projects.

She notes the significant support of the university's faculty, including the research supervisor, Associate Professor of the Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures, Candidate of Technical Sciences Natalia Sergeevna Vorontsova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Senior Lecturer Anna Alekseevna Tsarenko, and Lecturer, Associate Professor of the Department of Technosphere Safety, Candidate of Technical Sciences Alexander Sergeevich Glukhanov.

The problem of transport accessibility of new districts

Karina Sarkisova is a first-year Master's student in Highway Construction. She previously completed a Bachelor's degree in Transport Process Technology. Her research interests focus on transport accessibility in new urban areas.

Karina Sarkisova

A major milestone in her academic career was winning the All-Russian "I Am a Professional" Olympiad in the "Transport" category, after which she was invited to apply for a presidential grant. Four research papers in Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) publications and Olympiad results were submitted for the competition.

Karina's research aims to create an integrated platform for assessing the transport accessibility of territories. The model takes into account 19 indicators covering public and private transport, cycling and personal mobility, pedestrian infrastructure, and transport network development parameters. The final assessment is converted into relative values and expressed on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 represents the worst level of transport accessibility and 10 represents excellent.

The development was conducted using St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region as examples; the results obtained demonstrated consistency with the actual transport situation. For the platform to function correctly, regular updates of road and public transport congestion data (at least twice a year) are required. The system can also be applied to other regions by introducing adjustment factors that take into account the level of motorization, population size, and other regional characteristics.

The study aims to address a pressing issue: existing methods for assessing transport accessibility fail to account for rapid changes in the urban environment, including the growth of remote employment, the share of vacant housing in residential complexes, and a number of other factors. Furthermore, development practices often overstate transport accessibility indicators. The creation of the platform allows for greater transparency and objectivity in assessments.

The development is designed for use by developers and government agencies. When low indicators are identified, the system generates practical recommendations for improving the transport situation. The platform continues to evolve and be supplemented with new analytical tools.

Karina Sarkisova is assisted in the implementation of her research projects by her academic advisors: Associate Professor of the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, Candidate of Technical Sciences Alexander Aleksandrovich Belekhov, Associate Professor of the same department, Candidate of Technical Sciences Natalya Vladimirovna Chernykh, as well as the Head of the Department, Doctor of Technical Sciences Stanislav Sergeevich Evtyukov.

Karina notes that receiving the grant was important recognition of the work she had done and additional motivation for further research and professional development.

Recognition of the scientific potential of young researchers

For both master's students, the victory was a significant step in their professional development and an opportunity to continue their scientific research at a higher level.

Zlata Zolotykh believes that achieving big goals begins with consistent steps and belief in one's own ideas. Karina Sarkisova emphasizes that participating in competitions requires persistence but brings valuable experience and new opportunities.

Receiving a grant from the President of the Russian Federation confirms the high level of training of the university's students and their contribution to the development of modern construction and transport science.

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Roman Motylev, Aigul Orazdurdyeva, Daniil Koldyshev and Bogdan Pismarkin

St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) Construction Management Department graduates of 2025—Bogdan Pismarkin, Aigul Orazdurdyeva, and Daniil Koldyshev—proved in practice that a final qualifying work can be not only the final point of study but also the beginning of a professional career. They presented their final qualifying work in the format "Startup as a Diploma" and after defending they continued working on the project outside the university.

The initiative, developed as part of their final thesis, was further developed and presented to the Leningrad Region Construction Committee. Accompanied by Roman Motylev, Head of the Construction Management Department at SPbGASU, PhD in Engineering, and Associate Professor, the graduates presented the project to Vitaly Lazutkin, Chairman of the Committee. This allowed the authors to consider their idea in the context of real-world challenges facing the construction industry.

The project involved creating a digital platform connecting migrant workers and construction companies engaged in industrial and civil construction. The platform includes integration with government services for verifying workers' documents and legal status, implementing a rating system, and enabling the placement of orders and selection of contractors—both individually and as part of established teams. The solution's architecture is designed to comprehensively address organizational issues related to labor resource management in construction.

Currently, a mobile app with basic functionality has been developed: searching for specialists, verifying documents, and creating and coordinating teams. In the future, the team plans to expand the platform's capabilities by implementing calendar and resource planning tools, modules for smart assignment of contractors between sites and orders, and mechanisms for attracting workers from abroad, taking into account current legislation and migration registration requirements.

During the meeting, the relevant committee discussed current issues arising in the implementation of public construction projects. Participants paid particular attention to the labor shortage. The committee chair proposed elevating the SPbGASU graduate project to the level of a public service, which would help systematically address the challenges of organizing and distributing the workforce.

In the future, it is possible that graduates will interact with other specialized committees involved in the development of the construction industry in the Leningrad Region.

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