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Dear colleagues, dear friends! I wish you a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

May 2026 live up to all your expectations and be truly happy.

Let it be filled with a lot of light, like the lights on a Christmas tree, a lot of warmth among family and friends, and a lot of joy, so that you can greet every morning with a positive mood.

I wish you and your loved ones a home filled with comfort and understanding, talents that receive the recognition they deserve, creative ideas that find a response, and work that brings not only results but also true joy.

Be healthy and happy!

Rector of St. Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering E. I. Rybnov

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Sergey Mikhailov opens the meeting

On December 26, a ceremony summing up the year's results and awarding the activists of the Council of Foreign Students (CFI) took place at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. At the traditional meeting, the most proactive students were recognized and the Council's work results for 2025 were presented.

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Sergey Mikhailov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He emphasized the importance of the International Student Council for the development of the university and its international community.

"Our university is one of the oldest and most respected in Russia, so we place special importance on traditions. We hold such meetings with the International Student Council regularly – twice a year – to review our achievements, recognize the most active students, and outline plans for the future," noted Sergey Vladimirovich.

The Vice-Rector outlined the university's overall 2025 performance. He noted that SPbGASU has received a new impetus for development by becoming one of the universities responsible for training engineering personnel to achieve technological leadership in the Russian Federation. He also noted an increase in student enrollment: today, the university has over 14,000 students, including approximately 500 international students from 54 countries.

"International activities remain one of our priorities. And what you do as part of the International Students' Council—in study groups, at events, and on projects—is a significant contribution to the university's development. For this, I want to sincerely thank you," emphasized the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

During the meeting, Antonia Angelova, Chair of the SIO, presented a report on the work accomplished during the fall semester. In the fall of 2025, the council held more than ten events, including Russian Conversation Club sessions, cultural and educational meetings, master classes, excursions around St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, and participation in city and inter-university forums. Particular attention was paid to the adaptation of international students, familiarization with Russian traditions, and the development of intercultural dialogue.

The council's active creative and volunteer activities, the organization of photo zones, New Year's events, and the participation of university graduates in the life of the student community were particularly noted.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of letters of gratitude to the members of the SIO for their contribution to the development of international and student life at SPbGASU. Participants noted the warm atmosphere of the meeting and expressed their willingness to continue their joint work in the new year.

After the official part of the event, members of the Council of Foreign Students continued their interactions in an informal setting. Participants went to the "Growth Point" for a Christmas tree-making workshop, which helped create a festive atmosphere in anticipation of the New Year.

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On December 6, a comprehensive training course on safe working practices at height and first aid skills was held for FSK technical supervision engineers at the "Smart Labor" training facility of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). The event combined theoretical lessons, practical training, and the testing of a methodology for assessing the competence of construction workers.

Working at height is one of the most dangerous types of construction work. During the training, company specialists thoroughly covered safety systems, the correct selection of personal protective equipment, and practiced rescue and evacuation techniques from aerial work platforms, towers, and metal structures.

A separate section of the program was devoted to first aid. Participants deepened their knowledge in this important area, which will be useful not only on construction sites but also in everyday life.

The training was conducted by:

"First Aid to Victims" – Alexander Dmitriev, Director of the Smart Trud Training Ground; "Working at Height" – Dmitry Klykov, Instructor in Safe Working Practices at Height.

In addition to mastering practical skills, the training included an important scientific component: testing a methodology for assessing the competence of construction workers when working at height. This methodology is being developed by Nadezhda Batova, a senior lecturer in the Department of Technosphere Safety, as part of her dissertation for a candidate of technical sciences degree.

The testing included three stages:

Entrance testing – assessment of the initial level of theoretical knowledge; final testing – verification of knowledge of occupational safety requirements after training; practical exam – confirmation of skills in performing practical tasks required for high-risk jobs.

The results of the practical examination will assess the professional suitability of specialists for working at height and the development of sustainable safety behavior patterns. The study data is still being processed, and the final scientific findings will be presented soon.

This event is a shining example of successful collaboration between a university and an industrial partner, where practical knowledge and applied skills are aimed at improving employee safety.

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The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has been awarded the ROSTIM-2025 prize in the category "For Contribution to Digitalization and Development of the Construction Industry's Human Resource Potential Using Russian Software." The award was presented to Victoria Vinogradova, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at SPbGASU, by Renga Software CEO Evgeny Shuvalov.

The award is presented to organizations and individuals promoting information modeling technologies (IMT) and Russian software.

The ceremony took place on December 24 as part of the student thesis defenses for the "Project-Based Learning" elective, organized by the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBL) at SPbGASU. The university received recognition for promoting the PBL and developing students' digital professional competencies, and Victoria Vinogradova received recognition for her personal contribution and the creation of active PBL teams within her departments: the Digital Competencies Educational Center (DCEC) and the PBL.

Evgeny Shuvalov noted that SPbGASU is the first university to receive this award.

At the December forum "ROSTIM-2025", the largest in Russia exhibition of IT solutions for design and construction, students of SPbGASU together with the company "SetlGroup" presented their work on the design of a high-rise building, which they conduct as part of the elective course “Project Activities”.

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On December 24, the Intercultural Communication Department's traditional New Year's concert, "Adventures of Foreigners in Russia 3," took place in the SPbGASU assembly hall. International students from the preparatory department performed.

Elena Selezneva, Head of the Department of Intercultural Communication, opened the concert, welcoming the guests and performers and wishing everyone a festive atmosphere.

Listeners from China, Iran, Mali, Zambia, Mongolia, Egypt, Algeria, Angola, Cuba, Benin, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uganda, Chad, Libya, Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Libya, Turkey, Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Togo, Guinea, and Pakistan joyfully and joyfully wished everyone a Happy New Year. The concert program included vibrant musical performances in Russian and Chinese, energetic dance numbers, Russian poetry recitations, and a Chinese New Year culture quiz.

Students from China performed a skit about how to properly celebrate the New Year. A combined group from China, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda, Chad, and Libya, along with their teacher, Professor Elena Safronova of the Department of Intercultural Communication, presented several magical song numbers. Students from African countries continued the concert, singing playful ditties about their life and studies in Russia to loud applause from the audience. Ybenze Ambouko from Mali and Djinku Kossivi Amen from Togo performed a traditional Dogon dance.

Students from China quizzed their knowledge of Chinese New Year traditions and then sang a New Year's song in their native language. Mohammadi Badrabad Amir from Iran recited Sergei Yesenin's poem about the Iranian Khorasan in Russian. Students from Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Turkey, Libya, and Anastasia Gubaidullina, Associate Professor of the Department of Intercultural Communication, performed an elegant vocal and choreographic number.

The concert ended with a group performance of a New Year's song, which the entire audience sang along to.

This year, the roles of Father Frosts (there were two of them) were played by Mohammadi Badrabad Amir and Wang Shuo from China, and the role of Snow Maiden was debuted by Yang Xinzhe from China.

The student artists not only demonstrated their creative abilities and artistic talent, but also demonstrated their knowledge of the Russian language and culture of our country.

Not only the students but also the staff of the Intercultural Communication Department contributed. In the lead-up to the concert, each classroom rehearsed songs, danced, recited poetry, and created skits. All the teachers prepared their students for the performance.

Marina Mizgireva, an assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication, wrote and directed the concert. Thanks to her, the program was engaging and varied.

The guests of the magical performance were reluctant to let the artists go and applauded for a long time. After the performance, both the audience and participants took commemorative photos and shared their impressions.

"Today, the entire administration attended a concert staged by your teachers. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude; all the performances were simply wonderful. The students did a fantastic job! Thank you for spreading the festive spirit on the eve of the New Year," said Andrey Kozhokar, International Student Relations Specialist at the International Affairs Department of SPbGASU.

"I express my deep gratitude for the celebration that the faculty of the Intercultural Communication Department and the students of the Preparatory Department presented to the audience. On New Year's Eve, you once again demonstrated the results that can be achieved when you truly and devotedly love your work. Thank you for the wonderful atmosphere, positive emotions, and understanding of the caliber of professionals working here," noted Karina Surkova, Head of the Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens.

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Marina Malyutina's speech

The St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering's "Growth Point" event summarized the year's implementation of youth policy and educational activities. The event was attended by students, faculty, and staff—all those who contributed to the development of an active, vibrant, and proactive student community throughout the year.

Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized that summing up the year's results is becoming a new, positive tradition for the university and allows not only to celebrate achievements but also to thank everyone involved in shaping youth policy.

The Vice-Rector paid special attention to the university's performance at the federal level. SPbGASU was ranked 9th in St. Petersburg and 88th in Russia for educational activities, a feat made possible by the active project-based, volunteer, and proactive work of its students. Marina Viktorovna noted that students are not only the object but also a full-fledged subject of youth policy; they are capable of shaping its direction, implementing their own projects, and utilizing the opportunities offered by federal programs and platforms.

Then, certificates of appreciation were presented to the university's faculty and staff for their contributions to the development of youth policy and support of student initiatives. First and foremost, recognition was given to all dean's offices, represented by the deputy deans for educational work and career guidance. Also receiving awards were Irina Deeva, Director of the Student Entrepreneurship and Career Center at SPbGASU; Oksana Safonova, Director of the Center for Physical Culture and Sports; and coaches Margarita Konovalova and Yegor Ryabchikov.

Vladimir Faddeev, Leading Technical Support Specialist for the Information Systems Department, was awarded for his active assistance in organizing and conducting youth events, his personal contribution, and his commitment to student initiatives. Irina Nuriyeva, Head of the Youth Policy Department at SPbGASU, was awarded a commendation for her personal contribution to the development of youth policy and the improvement of educational activities, as well as for supporting student initiatives and promoting the development of young people's creative potential.

Special thanks were given to departments that actively engage students in project-based activities and the All-Russian student project "Your Move": the Department of Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics, the Department of Law, the Department of Legal Regulation of Urban Development and Transport, and the Department of Architectural and Civil Engineering. Acting Head of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management, and Cadastre, Yana Volkova, received special recognition.

In addition, awards were presented to students who demonstrated high activity in student government, volunteer, sports and project activities, and in the work of student media. Acknowledgments were received by Anastasia Kozlova, Nikita Grigoriev, Olga Kostyleva, Zlata Gushchina, Maria Tyrbyleva, Ekaterina Rodevich, and Arseniy Vakulenko (all from the Civil Engineering Faculty), German Sergeev (Faculty of Automobile and Road Engineering), Anna Snetkova (Faculty of Economics and Management), Ksenia Boltyan (Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management), and Sofia Andreeva (Faculty of Architecture). Students from the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport, including Alina Pavlova and Stanislav Rotmansky, received their media coverage of student events, and Ruslan Kafarov, Egor Kolobov, Daria Meleshina, and Artem Vasiliev received their awards for the effective organization of the educational project "InfoShield," aimed at improving legal literacy among the younger generation and implemented with the support of the Rosmolodezh Grants program. A citation was also received by Antonia Angelova, graduate student and Chair of the Council of International Students.

The university's creative and media associations were also recognized. The Kirpich media studio, along with its active member and director, Andrei Kostrikin, received a commendation for their professional coverage of youth projects and their contribution to the development of the university media space. Commendations were also given to activists of the Kirpich Center for Social and Creative Arts: Maria Roshchina, Anastasia Kopylova, Elizaveta Sukhinina, Vidana Kirsanova, Angelina Tomilina, and Svetlana Koroleva.

At the end of the event, the results of the student initiative—the Faculty New Year's Tree Competition—were announced. All the university's faculties participated. Winners were announced in several categories: for creativity, atmosphere, and originality of the submitted works.

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Participants of the second day

The second day of student project defenses, implemented as part of the "Project-Based Activity" elective, concluded at the Project-Based Learning Educational Center (PBCLE) of SPbGASU. The elective brought together students, faculty, and representatives of industry companies, providing a platform for professional dialogue, expert evaluation, and discussion of practice-oriented solutions.

The second day confirmed the effectiveness of the project-based learning format, focused on solving real-world problems based on industry partners' requests. Participant teams presented seven projects reflecting current developments in architecture, construction, digital modeling, and integrated design.

The projects were evaluated by an expert committee, which included representatives of leading companies in the construction and IT industries, as well as employees of SPbGASU:

Head of the Training and Service Center in St. Petersburg at Ridan Trade LLC, Petr Kolyada; Head of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Department at Metropolis LLC, Sergey Bryuzgin; Leading Engineer of the Architectural and Engineering Department at Gazprom Proektirovanie LLC, Nikolay Mishurenko; Chief Engineer of the Setl Group architectural bureau (Setl Stroy LLC), Dmitry Sergeev; General Director of Renga Softwea LLC, Evgeny Shuvalov; Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at SPbGASU, Victoria Vinogradova; Acting Dean of the Architecture Faculty at SPbGASU, Andrey Surovenkov; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs at the Civil Engineering Faculty at SPbGASU, Maria Lazurina; Director of the Digital Competencies Educational Center at SPbGASU, Denis Nizhegorodtsev; Director of the Project-Based Learning Educational Center at SPbGASU, Inna Sukhanova.

The experts noted the high level of preparation of the teams, the elaboration of the solutions, and the practical focus of the presented projects, as well as the active involvement of students in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Opening the event, the defense moderator, Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, Alexander Skidan, noted that the Project-Based Learning Educational Center has become not only a platform for defenses but also a space for student teamwork and discussion of project solutions.

Victoria Vinogradova addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. "Today, we can see the first results of our work with the project-based initiative. This is important not only for the university but also for the students: project-based work allows them to gain practical experience in a safe educational environment and work with real clients," she noted.

Victoria Vinogradova emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of the projects. According to the Vice Rector, through teamwork, architects, engineers, and designers learn to collaborate, understand the specifics of different professions, and develop skills that will be useful in the real world.

"Project work combines personal and team responsibility: each student is responsible for their own portion of the work, but the project's success depends on the coordinated efforts of the entire team," noted Victoria Vitalievna. She emphasized the importance of engaging with industry partners, thanked the companies for their involvement and support of the initiative, and expressed gratitude to the faculty and mentors for their active participation, often outside of class time.

In closing, the vice-rector addressed the students: "Thank you for your trust and interest in our work. The experience you gain here will be useful not only in completing your elective course but also in your future professional careers. We are confident that this project-based experience will be an important part of your professional journey."

On the second day of the defense, projects covering a wide range of architectural, construction, and digital challenges were presented. Student teams worked on concepts for a multifunctional sports complex with an ice rink, a museum of contemporary art, and the creation of a digital information model for the SPbGASU sports and educational building.

Considerable attention was given to information modeling technologies for capital construction projects. Among the projects presented were the creation of an information model for a boiler room, the design of a high-rise residential building in St. Petersburg according to the requirements of the Setl Group holding company, and the development of an information model for a production and energy unit with a service center.

A separate project was dedicated to the "Project Bureau" competitive educational program—the second phase of the Far Eastern Federal University campus on Russky Island (a dormitory), which highlighted the scale and interregional nature of the tasks that SPbGASU students are working on.

In their closing remarks, participants and organizers noted that project-based learning serves as an effective tool for acquiring practical skills, building professional portfolios, and preparing students for work in real-world industry settings. The experts expressed their willingness to continue collaborating with the university and participating in subsequent stages of project-based learning.

All participants in the elective, including partners, highly appreciated the support of the curators, who led the teams throughout the semester and helped organize complex interdisciplinary work.

"The project-based learning format is fundamentally different from the traditional educational approach, as it develops interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork skills, bringing students as close as possible to real-life professional conditions. Furthermore, initiatives like these directly support the construction industry's transition to using domestic software and the development of digital information modeling in Russia. I thank the organizers for inviting us to this event. I believe that project-based learning at the university provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop in their field and, in the future, take the construction industry to the next level. I would like to point out that among the people in this room today are future employers and software developers who would be delighted to hire talented professionals," said Evgeny Shuvalov, sharing his impressions. He added that interaction with universities and participation in project-based learning are an important part of the industry's development and personnel training.

For productive interaction and effective joint work, the SPbGASU Center for Professional Development received letters of gratitude from Glavstroy SPb LLC, wishing for further fruitful cooperation and ambitious projects, as well as from Gazprom Proektirovanie LLC expressing appreciation for organizing and hosting the event.

Work on all projects presented at the defense will continue in the spring semester, after which students will present them for their final qualifying work in the form of a comprehensive TIM project.

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On November 11, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, together with Kazan Federal University (KFU), held the All-Russian Dictation in Foreign Languages. The Department of Intercultural Communication at SPbGASU is the official regional venue for the project. The All-Russian Dictation in Foreign Languages is held annually among students of higher, secondary, and general education institutions. In 2025, 41,245 students from higher, secondary vocational, and general education institutions participated in the dictation.

The dictation was held for the tenth time at the initiative of the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies at Kazan Federal University (KFU) in conjunction with the Department of Youth Policy at Kazan Federal University. The main goals of the event were to motivate students to study foreign languages, improve literacy, and enhance their proficiency in foreign languages. This year, the dictation was prepared in four languages: English, German, French, and Spanish.

The All-Russian Dictation in Foreign Languages is a unique opportunity to test your listening and writing skills in a foreign language.

In 2025, the dictation became an important part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The text was based on the personal memoirs of Faina Lazarevna Ratner, a distinguished graduate and professor at Kazan University, about the war and post-war period. The dictation text was prepared by faculty from the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies at Kazan Federal University.

SPbGASU students participated in the English language dictation for the fourth time. This year, 73 students participated.

The winners of the English language dictation at SPbGASU were first- and second-year students Denis Nazarov, Maxim Klochko, Klara Bakenova, Karolina Vashkevich, Varvara Gorbunova, Amina Karavardanyan, Viktor Bondarev, and Daria Karaulova.

All dictation participants received electronic certificates of participation, and the winners and runners-up received electronic diplomas.

We congratulate our students on their excellent English language skills, and thank the faculty of the Intercultural Communication Department at SPbGASU for their assistance with the dictation!

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In 2025, a number of SPbGASU faculty and staff successfully defended their doctoral and candidate dissertations. Several members of the university's faculty and administrative staff were awarded new academic degrees. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success in their academic endeavors!

Awarded the degree of Doctor of Science

By Order No. 692 of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science dated July 8, the degree of Doctor of Economics was awarded to Alexander Vasilyevich Kharitonovich, professor in the Department of Construction Management. His dissertation title was "Development of a Methodology for Managing Change in Large Geographically Distributed Economic Systems (using Investment and Construction Complexes as an Example)." The dissertation defense took place on March 27 before Dissertation Council 24.2.339.11, established at the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering.

By Order No. 1101/nk of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated November 24, the degree of Doctor of Engineering Sciences was awarded to Anatoly Ivanovich Osokin, Head of the Department of Geotechnics. The topic of his dissertation was "Conceptual Foundations and Practical Application of the Principles of Scientific and Technical Justification and Support for Underground Construction in Soft Soils." The dissertation defense took place on June 18 before Dissertation Council 24.2.380.04, established at our university.

By Order No. 1101/nk of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated November 24, the degree of Doctor of Engineering Sciences was awarded to Daria Mikhailovna Denisikhina, Associate Professor of the Department of Heat, Gas Supply, and Ventilation. Her dissertation title was "Scientific Foundations of Mathematical Modeling of Air Exchange and Air Distribution in Public Buildings." The dissertation defense took place on June 17 before Dissertation Council 24.2.380.03, established at our university.

Awarded the academic degree of Candidate of Sciences

By Order No. 01-17908/001 dated October 14, Artemy Igorevich Taranov, senior lecturer in the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, was awarded the degree of Candidate of Sciences in Economics. His dissertation topic was "Ensuring Economic Security for a Construction Organization." The dissertation defense took place on September 12 before the Dissertation Council of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.

By Order No. 1033/nk of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated October 23, the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences was awarded to Denis Sergeevich Orlov, senior lecturer in the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines. The topic of his dissertation was "A Method for Calculating the Parameters of Hydropneumatic Shock Absorbers in Transport and Technological Machines." The dissertation defense took place on May 27 before Dissertation Council 24.2.380.05, established at our university.

By Order 1195/nk of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated December 12, the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences was awarded to Yuri Nikolaevich Zgoda, a Category II specialist at the Digital Competencies Educational Center. His dissertation topic was "Research and Development of High-Performance Algorithms for Calculating Thin-Walled Shell Structures." The dissertation defense took place on September 24 before Dissertation Council 24.2.387.06 at the Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI."

Successfully defended dissertations

Yaroslav Vladimirovich Vasiliev, Associate Professor in the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines, successfully defended his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Engineering Sciences this year. His dissertation topic was "Scientific Foundations for Ensuring the Effectiveness of Road Transport Expertise and Expert Prevention of Accidents Involving Pedestrians." The defense took place on October 28th before Dissertation Council 24.2.380.05, established at our university.

Defended dissertations for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences:

Alexander Sergeevich Dmitriev, director of the “Smart Work” testing ground, assistant of the department of technosphere safety (dissertation topic “Development of a methodology for managing changes in large geographically distributed economic systems (using the example of investment and construction complexes)”, defense took place on November 26 in the dissertation council 24.2.361.02 on the basis of the Volga State Technological University);
Alena Andreevna Vedernikova, and. O. Head of the Department of Information and Mathematical Modeling Technologies (the topic of the dissertation is “Development of a method for calculating pipe-concrete structural elements at the limit and beyond stages of work”, the defense took place on December 2 at the dissertation council 24.2.380.01 at our university);
Alina Vitalievna Kvashuk, senior lecturer of the Department of Geotechnics (theme of the dissertation is “The influence of pollution of sandy soils with petroleum products on the condition of the foundations of structures”, the defense took place on December 9 in the dissertation council 24.2.380.04 on the basis of our university);
Ivan Borisovich Bashmakov, senior lecturer at the Department of Geotechnics (dissertation topic – “The influence of weak water-saturated silty-clayey soils on pit fencing taking into account excess pore pressures”, the defense took place on December 9 in the dissertation council 24.2.380.04 on the basis of our university);
Victoria Igorevna Tkachenko, assistant at the department of technology of building materials and metrology (the topic of the dissertation is “Modifier of cement composites based on nanocellulose”, the defense took place on December 15 at the dissertation council 24.2.380.04 at our university);
Sergey Aleksandrovich Cherevko, senior lecturer at the Department of Technology of Building Materials and Metrology (the topic of the dissertation is “Modifier of building mixtures based on airborne lime”, the defense took place on December 15 at the dissertation council 24.2.380.04 at our university);
Elizaveta Rostislavovna Magdina, assistant at the department of forensic examinations (theme of the dissertation is “Method for assessing the trafficability of wheeled transport-technological vehicles”, the defense took place on December 18 in the dissertation council 24.2.380.05 on the basis of our university).

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Victoria Vinogradova, Vladislav Ruzavin and Alexandra Ivanova

On December 19, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Murino Secondary School No. 8 (Murino, Vsevolozhsk District, Leningrad Region), and the MAVIS Investment and Construction Group signed a trilateral cooperation agreement.

The main goal of this collaboration is to create a model for a continuous educational cycle between school, university, and enterprise, enabling schoolchildren to develop research skills and engineering thinking, receive early career guidance, and see the practical application of their knowledge. The signing ceremony, held at Murinskaya School No. 8, was attended by Victoria Vinogradova, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education at SPbGASU, Alexandra Ivanova, Principal of School No. 8, and Vladislav Ruzavin, Deputy Administrative Director of the ISG "MAVIS."

In her welcoming remarks, Alexandra Ivanova noted: "We are extremely interested in collaborating with SPbGASU. Today, we are preparing future university applicants, and tomorrow, you will be preparing future employees for our main partner company and other companies in the construction industry. The agreement signed today will serve as a starting point for the joint development of new ideas for creating a unified scientific and educational information environment, partnerships in education and science, and the development and implementation of effective forms of cooperation."

Victoria Vinogradova emphasized the importance of the concept of continuous education and the university's collaboration with industry partners in career guidance. "Today marks the launch of a project in which the school, university, and employer are uniting to train successful and in-demand specialists in the construction industry," she said.

"MAVIS has been successfully collaborating with SPbGASU for several years. Currently, a number of employees are studying at the university part-time, and students have the opportunity to complete internships at our facilities," said Vladislav Ruzavin.

After the agreement was signed, representatives of the admissions committee and faculties of SPbGASU addressed the school's teachers, students, and their parents.

Ilya Gladushevsky, the Admissions Committee's responsible secretary, spoke about the university as a whole and the career guidance activities it hosts: "SPbGASU begins working with prospective students as early as their school years. For us, it's not just Unified State Exam results that matter, but a conscious interest in the construction industry. We recognize and support students who want to develop in this field, and we are ready to encourage their aspirations: the best of them will receive additional points for individual achievements upon admission."

Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, noted: "The faculty works closely with schools in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, developing career guidance programs, including long-term ones, where students can come to the university, immerse themselves in the educational environment, and work on a project with faculty."

Speaking about the training programs offered by the SPbGASU Faculty of Civil Engineering, Associate Professor Sergei Lanko of the Geotechnical Department emphasized: "Artificial intelligence won't build a building. Every blogger, doctor, and IT professional needs a building built by an engineer."

Denis Nizhegorodtsev, Director of the Digital Competency Educational Center, discussed the implementation of the "Digital Construction Classes" project, outlining its key features: "This is an educational program that provides practical knowledge; it focuses on modern technologies at the intersection of IT, construction, and 3D modeling; and it offers the opportunity to gain a first profession—we have already seen graduates of our project find work as draftsmen immediately after graduating from school."

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