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The Polytechnic University hosted the international scientific conference "Linguistic Landscape at the Intersection of Media, Discourse, and Educational Technologies." The event brought together over 100 leading experts from 23 Russian universities and many international research schools.

"The conference has been held since 2012. Initially, it was called 'Polycode Communication.' Recent events have focused on areas related to digitalization in our society," Natalia Chicherina, Director of the SPbPU Humanities Institute, recalled the event's history.

The aim of the conference is to exchange views and findings on contemporary research on the linguistic landscape as the representation of different languages in public spaces and discursive practices. This study involves a broad range of methodological approaches for analyzing the relationship between language, society, and language policy through the lens of the choice of languages, symbols, and representations in public and educational spaces.

At the Polytechnic University, discussions focused on Russia's language policy and language use practices in public spaces and multilingual contexts, as well as the methodology for researching linguistic landscapes and linguistic diversity in multilingual cities and regions around the world. Experts from institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, research centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, leading national research and federal universities in Russia, and researchers from Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Italy, and Turkey discussed new findings and prospects for analyzing the relationship between language, society, and language policy.

Natalia Chicherina noted the importance of holding such events: "Today, when the country is faced with the task of achieving technological leadership, the humanities are experiencing certain difficulties. But you and I, like no one else, understand that a humanities education forms the foundation for training the specialists of the future. Without it, it is impossible to train the engineers and economists who will build the country's future economy and, among other things, achieve technological leadership. Therefore, we all very much hope that such events will once again demonstrate to our colleagues the importance of linguistics as the foundation of many areas of development today, including everything related to artificial intelligence, digital education, and so on."

Several sessions were held during the conference.

Text genres and discursive practices in the linguistic landscape; Language landscapes and the methodology of their research; Linguistic variation in multilingual cities and regions of the world; Linguistic variation in interlingual and intercultural translation

The scientific dialogue centered on a roundtable discussion on "Linguistic Sovereignty" featuring expert Professor Lyudmila Kulikova, a member of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of State Policy in Support of the Russian Language and Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

"Language policy and linguistic sovereignty are a key component of state identity and national self-awareness, cultural and civilizational independence, ensuring the communicative solidarity of citizens. At the same time, linguistic sovereignty is the foundation of technological sovereignty and national leadership," Natalia Chicherina emphasized. "Today, Peter the Great Polytechnic University represents and develops scientific schools of linguistic expertise, the study of qualitative and quantitative methods for studying linguistic diversity, digital media, and artificial intelligence in representing the linguistic landscape. This creates new growth areas in the humanities as a whole and attracts specialists and experts from Russia and internationally to dialogue at our university."

The "Linguistic Landscape" conference concluded with a lecture entitled "Translation as a Science… or the Right to Intuition?", delivered by Laura Salmon, winner of the 2025 International Pushkin Prize in Literature and head of the Department of Russian Language and Literature and the Department of Translation Theory and Technique at the University of Genoa.

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The Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU hosted a vibrant and delicious cultural and gastronomic event dedicated to St. Petersburg cuisine of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Under the guidance of teachers and industrial training instructors from the Institute, students prepared and elegantly presented authentic dishes from that era, combining historical recipes with modern culinary techniques.

Guests were able to try:

Olivier salad according to the Silver Age recipe is a legendary salad created by the French chef Lucien Olivier in the Moscow restaurant "Hermitage". According to one version, the chef, offended by the way Russian visitors roughly mixed his exquisite dish "game mayonnaise", significantly simplified the recipe, giving birth to the very salad we know today; aspic according to the recipe of Ignatius Radetsky (author of the famous "Almanac of Gastronomers" of the 19th century). In 19th-century Russia, aspic was often considered a "servant's dish" – it was made from leftovers from the master's table, and sometimes looked quite unappetizing; Guryev porridge – a favorite dessert of Emperor Alexander III, which was even included in the coronation menu of 1883; small aristocratic "trifles" – profiteroles and bouches (originally miniature appetizers and desserts for high society balls, literally "one bite"); custard and eclairs, the creation of which is attributed to the famous French pastry chef Antoine Careme (the word "eclair" means "lightning" in translation – for the speed with which they were eaten).

The students prepared not only delicious and beautiful dishes but also a cultural program: theatrical skits, dances, and songs that immersed guests in the era of St. Petersburg balls and taverns. They paid special attention to the history of the Testov Tavern in St. Petersburg—one of the most famous establishments of the 19th century, often visited by Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, brother of Alexander III.

The guests were welcomed by the project curator, a teacher at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences Tatyana Tsvetkova"St. Petersburg cuisine reflects Peter the Great's fascination with the West, the admiration of Empresses Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II for France, and the powerful patriotic surge that followed 1812. It was then that the dishes of our chefs became a unique cultural symbol, and Europe realized that Russia had its own gastronomic identity."

Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Director of the Institute of Professional Education Roman Baibikov thanked Tatyana Yuryevna for her idea of reviving the traditions of St. Petersburg cuisine. They praised the quality of the students' professional training and the excellent organization of the event.

"It's important that the 'St. Petersburg Cuisine' project continues, and that the younger generation is participating. I believe that in the future, you will remain in the industry and open restaurants that serve such dishes," said Viktor Shabalin, director of the St. Petersburg Chefs' Association.

"I've been studying St. Petersburg cuisine for decades, and I'm amazed by the depth, breadth, and precision with which the students prepared today's dishes. Without immersion in culinary culture, such results would not have been possible. This example should be used to train new specialists, teaching them the presentation that the students demonstrated today," said Margarita Kutkina, Professor Emeritus of SPbPU.

Alexander Ganin, Head of the Department for Relations with Compatriots Abroad at the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, presented letters of gratitude to students Yegor Ivanov and Anna Beresneva for their participation in the international culinary competition.

"The Polytechnic Institute of Secondary Vocational Education has amazing students studying under its faculty. Just hearing about the cooking process made me feel like a refined gourmet… We're thrilled that our students are already not only participating in, but also winning, such significant competitions as the St. Petersburg Governor's Cup," emphasized Alexander Ganin.

The event concluded with a standing ovation and warm words of praise for the young chefs and organizers. Such events not only preserve and transmit St. Petersburg's culinary heritage but also teach students to take pride in their profession, maintain cultural continuity, and develop their skills.

"I thank all the students and their mentors for organizing the event. I'm glad that colleagues from Polytechnic institutes and other educational institutions are coming to us and discovering that ISPO has its own unique charm. Keep up the good work, guys! Receive recognition, develop your profession, win competitions, and, most importantly, preserve the history of St. Petersburg cuisine, the history of our identity!" concluded Dmitry Tikhonov.

The event was also reported on the website. government of St. Petersburg and in the newspaper Petersburg Diary.

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The St. Petersburg International Educational Forum is one of the leading events in Russian education, setting the tone for the professional agenda. This year, it runs from March 30 to April 3, bringing together nearly 40,000 professionals, including participants from around the world. The forum's program covers eight relevant areas and takes place at leading educational institutions in St. Petersburg, including the Polytechnic University.

More than 350 events are planned for the 2026 St. Petersburg International Forum, which can be attended both in person and online. This year, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will participate in 21 events on the forum's business program.

The main event, held on March 30 at the Technopolis Polytech Research Building, was "PROFIUM"—an educational event for directors, deputies for educational and training work, teachers, and anyone interested in improving the quality of career guidance and enhancing the competitiveness of graduates.

Andrey Protasov, Head of the Kalininsky District Education Department, spoke at the plenary session of the event: "The forum's business platform in the Kalininsky District will address key areas of state education policy, with a primary focus, of course, on training and retaining qualified personnel to ensure the economic and technological sovereignty of our state. It's no secret that training and availability of personnel for educational institutions is currently the most pressing issue facing the education system, not only in our city but throughout the country."

The event included master classes and training sessions on various aspects of career guidance for administrative and teaching teams.

A significant event held at the Polytechnic University was the roundtable discussion "Physics Experiments in Engineering Classrooms." Participants discussed the organization of project-based activities in school physics classrooms and presented thematic reports.

Polytechnic University representatives—Associate Professor of the Physics Department Natalia Leonova and Director of the Applicant Services Center Artem Egupov—shared their practical experience in hosting events, from specialized physics workshops to large-scale events such as engineering olympiads.

Polytechnic also participated in other sections of the forum, held in schools and educational centers in the Kalininsky, Vyborgsky, Kolpino, Krasnogvardeisky, Petrogradsky, Kirovsky, Krasnoselsky, and Vasileostrovsky districts of St. Petersburg.

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A delegation from the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University visited the headquarters of Gazprom Invest LLC. The meeting focused on exchanging experience in organizing the construction of industrial and civil facilities, as well as ensuring industrial safety using innovative technologies.

The delegation from the Civil Engineering Institute included Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering; Andrey Andreyev, Director of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Civil Engineering; Maxim Terekh, Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Process Organization and Student Affairs; Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations; Anton Byzov and Evgeny Kolesnikov, Associate Professors at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety; and Alexander Doronin, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety.

During the visit, representatives of the Civil Engineering Institute visited the Project Management Center of Gazprom Invest LLC. Maxim Goryachev, Head of the Center, presented the department's main activities to the guests. He demonstrated the use of information modeling technologies using a digital model of an industrial facility under construction. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of innovative industrial safety solutions, the components of a unified digital platform, and the capabilities of construction analytics.

Ilya Zaytsev, Head of the Occupational Health, Industrial, and Fire Safety Department at Gazprom Invest, spoke to the guests about modern software systems designed to minimize industrial risks. Participants were introduced to the monitoring system and the Industrial Safety module, which utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to automatically detect safety violations based on video recordings. RFID technology received special attention. Sensors integrated into hard hats automatically alert construction equipment operators of approaching personnel, significantly reducing the risk of injury on site. ISI representatives also visited the Gazprom Invest training center, where they learned about practical first aid training.

The final stage of the event was a working meeting, at which the parties agreed to develop cooperation in the field of industrial safety.

"Collaboration with leading industry companies is a priority for the Civil Engineering Institute. Integrating cutting-edge digital solutions and industrial safety practices into the educational process will be an important tool for improving the quality of training highly qualified engineering personnel prepared to work with innovative technologies," noted Marina Petrochenko.

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The Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering Scientific and Educational Center has launched a course titled "Fundamentals of Decarbonization in the Oil and Gas Industry." It was developed by faculty from the Polytechnic University under the guidance of Alexander Ilyinsky, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Technology. This project by the HSPM research team won the "Course for Success" educational product competition. the results of which were summed up at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025.

The course is designed for economics students planning to pursue careers in the oil and gas industry. It consists of 72 academic hours and is included in the semester's curriculum. The first to begin the course were 30 master's students.

"Today, it's strategically essential not only to train managers for the oil and gas industry but also to instill in them an awareness of responsibility in the context of the new global management concept and industry legislation requirements. In other words, it's essential to comprehensively and systematically address the issues under study from all angles, which is what we've accomplished in the course 'Fundamentals of Decarbonization in the Oil and Gas Industry.' It's also important to note that the authors developed the materials specifically for the functionality of the Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering educational platform," emphasized Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

The course includes lectures, textbooks, graphic diagrams, and illustrations. Students complete the course individually at their own pace. Instructors can track each student's progress and view assessment results. Students can subsequently use the course materials to prepare their own research and scientific papers.

"Thanks to the digital educational platform, we are able to offer students an engaging, structured course covering the theoretical foundations, technologies, and methods of decarbonization. Our goal is to develop a systemic understanding of the processes and mechanisms and to develop practical skills for developing relevant projects. The relevance of the program is driven by the importance of the oil and gas sector for the Russian economy," says course developer and HSE Professor Alexander Ilyinsky.

The Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering educational platform, developed on behalf of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, integrates curricula across all areas of regional gas sales and distribution companies. It also allows for the inclusion of educational products from external companies. For example, the "Course for Success" competition featured original projects from university faculty and researchers, as well as students and schoolchildren. This confirmed the platform's versatility and adaptability to various tasks and audiences.

Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering is a specialized service company supporting core IT activities in the regions where Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Group subsidiaries operate. The company's specialists develop and support specialized software, provide IT infrastructure outsourcing services, perform maintenance and repair of telemetry systems, and conduct gas metering audits.

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The first meeting of the Personnel Commission for the Selection of Foreign Faculty Members in 2026 was held at SPbPU, chaired by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice-rector for International Affairs.

Following the meeting, the committee selected 89 foreign faculty members who will work at virtually all of SPbPU's institutes. The range of countries from which foreign academic staff come expands every year. This year, faculty members from 20 countries will teach students.

In 2026, Dr. Saurav Dixit, Vice-Chancellor for Research at Chittora University (India) and Doctor of Philosophy, will once again join the faculty of SPbPU.

Also, two winners of the Open Doors competition for postdocs – Pravar Chaudhary, PhD (Mathematics), and Kumar Kaushal, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), both from Mangalam University (India) – will be trying their hand as instructors at SPbPU's "CI" Research Institute this year.

In 2025, foreign academic staff at SPbPU accounted for approximately 10% of the university's total academic and teaching staff. Following the results of two selection committees held in 2025, 178 foreign academic staff members began working at SPbPU. Every year, the number of young candidates and doctors of science among the invited foreign faculty members increases, many of whom are graduates of Polytechnic University. Last year, graduates of our postgraduate program—Candidates of Science Khashayar Sadeghi, Seyed Hadi Ghazai, and Panah Mehdi Basati—who are actively publishing in scientific journals (more than six articles in Q1), have won two grants from the Russian Science Foundation and several grants from foreign universities, and teach in English-language master's degree programs. This year, these young scientists will continue to work at SPbPU.

This year, young candidates of science will also be working at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMMiT)—Dmitry Yumanov (Belarusian-Russian University), at the Institute of Biophysics and Biotechnology (IBSiB)—Ani Makichyan (Armenia), at the Institute of Economics and Technology (IET)—Chan Thanh Dat (Vietnam), and others.

As noted by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice Rector for International Affairs, the number of INPR graduates employed directly influences the university's standing in global rankings, and SPbPU, despite all external challenges, maintains a strong position in this regard.

Polytechnic University is actively developing communication channels with representatives of the international academic community who visit our university and not only share their experience and knowledge with students but also strengthen cooperation with Russian colleagues, participate in joint research projects, and contribute to the development of educational programs.

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The Academic Council meeting on March 30 began with a formal ceremony. As per tradition, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented awards to colleagues for outstanding professional and social achievements. A ceremony was also held to honor the Polytechnic students who demonstrated outstanding results in various competitions and contests.

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev was awarded a commemorative medal and a certificate from the President of the Russian Federation for his contribution to the preparation and conduct of World Youth Festival in 2024.

Alexey Borovkov, Director of the Digital Engineering School and Chief Designer for Scientific and Technological Research, was awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Science and High Technology."

For significant achievements in education and conscientious work, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation" to Olga Vlasova, Director of the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies; Sergey Krasnov, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Business Engineering; and Vera Loboda, Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering.

For his high level of professionalism and significant contribution to the development of the scientific and technological potential of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin received a Letter of Appreciation from the region's Governor, Gleb Nikitin.

For fruitful collaboration in 2025, Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Academy of Talents, a state educational institution in St. Petersburg. Nikolai Snegiryov, Head of the Directorate for Pre-University Education and Talent Attraction, and Artyom Egupov, Director of the Center for Applicant Relations, also received letters of gratitude for their work supporting gifted children.

Kamil Aliyev, Deputy Head of the Department of Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution, received a commendation for his significant personal contribution to the development of the "Living History" project, created with the support of Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan.

It's especially worth noting that Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was awarded a Rostelecom certificate in the "Digital Transformation Leader" category. This achievement is largely thanks to all the employees of the relevant departments, led by Andrey Lyamin, Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation.

For their contributions to organizing and providing technical support for key SPbPU events, the systematic development of the university's multimedia infrastructure, the implementation of domestic software solutions, and ensuring the stable operation of IT at SPbPU, employees of the Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution Office, Andrei Penkov and Artem Pavlov, were awarded certificates of honor, and Alexander Shaposhnikov and Nikita Moskvin received letters of gratitude.

As per tradition, the Academic Council meeting included the presentation of candidate of science diplomas and associate professor certificates. Chinese citizen Gong Bowen (academic supervisor: Viktor Rassokhin) received a candidate of technical science diploma.

Associate Professor certificates were received by: Alexander Breki, Maria Drebezgova, Nikita Ivanov, Tigran Ovasapyan, Stanislav Punich, Irina Khrustaleva and Olga Chemeris.

It's time to honor Polytechnic students for their achievements in various fields. Olga Lytkina, head of the theater studio and director of the Student Theater, became laureate of the "Recognition" award of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia.

Polytechnic students Olga Maklakova, Artem Yemelyanov, and Alexander Yemelyanov won prizes in the educational project "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young." The St. Petersburg State Procurement Committee and Russia's electronic platform, RTS-Tender, expressed gratitude for the project's support to the university staff, represented by Rector Andrey Rudskoy, as well as Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Associate Professor Marina Ivanova of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.

Maya Kazakova and Daria Savvateeva, students of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations (supervised by Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations), won the All-Russian student project competition "Tourism Potential of Siberian Regions."

The winners of the "Archer of the Future" competition in the North-West The participants were students from two institutes: the Humanities Institute and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade.

GSMISO team: Anna Nikitina, Daria Bulygina, Ulyana Davydova, Olga Kondrashova, Valeria Moroz (scientific supervisor – associate professor Anna Tanova, director of the Higher School – Marina Arkannikova).

The team of the Higher School of Industrial Management: Elizaveta Erosheva, Maria Kochikyan, Victoria Gerasimova (mentor – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management Anna Timofeeva, Director of the Higher School – Olga Kalinina).

Alexandra Lazareva, a student at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMET), won the "Business Has the Right" competition held by the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in St. Petersburg.

The Grand Prix of the 1st All-Russian Interuniversity Case Championship "Komi – Territory of Action" was awarded to IPMEiT students: Yana Lobova, Yulia Solona, Ekaterina Firsanova, Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Karina Kolpakova, and Alesya Fedorova.

The main topic on the agenda was the development of the Polytechnic University's corporate information network. Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation Andrey Lyamin delivered a presentation. He presented the development strategy and key achievements, highlighted measures to ensure information security and the security of the internal corporate network, and discussed the functionality of the "My Polytechnic" corporate information system, new services for improving operational efficiency and user experience, and the development of portals and web resources. The Vice Rector also highlighted existing challenges and proposed solutions.

The second item on the agenda was the nomination of Polytechnic University staff for academic titles. Following the voting, the following were nominated for the title of professor: Leonid Liokumovich (IEIT) and Alexander Lopota (IMMiT).

The following were nominated for the rank of associate professor: Natalia Abramchikova, Boris Lyamin, Anna Popova (all from IPMEiT); Dmitry Karpov (GI), Alexander Petrov (IEiT).

On the third question, “On monitoring the implementation of decisions of the Academic Council,” Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov reported that all decisions had been implemented.

The meeting of the Academic Council concluded with a solemn ceremony presentation of the gown and diploma of the Honorary Doctor Scientific Director of the Granit-Electron Concern, laureate of the Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology, Honored Scientist of St. Petersburg, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Georgy Korzhavin.

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Youth initiatives are increasingly becoming the driving force behind the city's cultural life. The poetry festival held in St. Petersburg was a striking example of this.

The annual festival, timed to coincide with World Poetry Day, was held with great fanfare at the Zoshchenko Central Library in Sestroretsk. The cultural event was organized by the Humanities Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The initiator and host of the event was Maria Guner, head of the PoliNova authors' club at the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony" and a member of the Russian Union of Writers. At the event, everyone had the opportunity to share their creativity with the audience: poetry readings, interesting prose stories, magical songs, pleasant guitar melodies, and presentations of unique books, almanacs, and magazines. The audience learned about various author projects and were invited to participate.

The evening's guest of honor was Mounir Kardash, Ambassador of the Polytechnic University of France. He remarked on the high level of organization: "I was particularly impressed by the dynamism, constant presence, and quality of work of the organizers. Maria conducted this event with the professionalism and sensitivity of a true poet. I congratulate you and the entire organizing team on this well-deserved success. I will cherish the memories of this day and will gladly return to future events."

Tatyana Kravchenko, the wife and mother of SVO participants and author of the collection "Snegurochka's Heart," also spoke at the festival. "Poetry Day brought together wonderful people: both literary authors and literature enthusiasts. Thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to meet talented people, learn so much, and share my accomplishments! The large number of participants and listeners makes it clear that such meetings are necessary, interesting, and important for people."

The event was attended by renowned figures in the creative field: Andrei Demyanenko, director of the Literary Publishing Studio and member of the St. Petersburg Union of Writers; Elena Belova, literary editor of Aurora magazine; Boris Tsuker, member of the Union of Writers of Russia; Polina Samsonova, author of Nevsky Almanac magazine; and composer Ivan Stepanov, author of the Silver Track project.

"When poems and stories are allowed to speak, that in itself is incredibly precious. When the Poetry Day celebration fills the hall to capacity (people even stood in the lobby to peer inside), it's a true miracle. I am infinitely grateful to the magicians who created it," shared Alexandra Dovguleva, author of Eksmo Publishing House and finalist of the "Battle of the Poets" competition.

In addition to renowned composers, talented young students from our university also joined the evening: Kristina Guslitser, winner of international competitions and a graduate of the Viktor Drobysh Music School; Vladislav Nuraev, composer, poet, and winner of the SPbPU Talent Competition; and others.

"For me, performing at this festival was one of the most memorable experiences of my life: it was so wonderful to be in the same room with people who, like me, love art in all its forms! Thanks to this wonderful event, I learned about many literary magazines, met incredibly talented people, and had a wonderful evening," notes Alexandra Ukhvatova, a resident of the PoliNova authors' club and winner of city poetry competitions.

The festival was held as part of the cultural and creative program of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center. It served as an educational program for preschoolers and senior citizens, as well as an important event for introducing young audiences to contemporary creative arts. Such events foster the creative potential of young people, shape the city's cultural environment, and maintain interest in literary heritage and poetry. Participants had the opportunity not only to present their works to a wider audience but also to establish new professional and friendly connections, be inspired by the experience of recognized masters, and feel part of a unified creative community.

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The Polytechnic University held its first meeting of the Personnel Committee for the Selection of Foreign Faculty in 2026, chaired by Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev.

Following the meeting, the commission selected 89 foreign faculty members who will work in virtually all SPbPU institutes. The range of countries from which foreign faculty members come is expanding annually. This year, faculty members from 20 countries will be teaching students.

In 2026, Saurav Dixit, Vice-Rector for Research at Chitkara University (India), PhD, will once again join the SPbPU faculty.

This year, two winners of the Open Doors competition for postdocs, representatives of Mangalam University (India), PhD (Mathematics) Pravar Chaudhary and PhD (Mechanical Engineering) Kumar Kaushal, will also try their hand as teachers at the SPbPU PISH "CI".

In 2025, the share of international faculty at SPbPU amounted to approximately 10% of the total number of research and teaching staff at the university. Following two commissions held in 2025, 178 international faculty members began working at SPbPU. The number of young candidates and doctors of science among invited international faculty members is increasing every year, many of whom are graduates of the Polytechnic University. Last year, graduates of our postgraduate program—Candidates of Science Khashayar Sadeghi, Seyed Hadi Gazai, and Panah Mehdi Basati—worked at the Institute of Energy. They actively publish in scientific journals (more than six articles in Q1), have won two grants from the Russian Science Foundation and several grants from foreign universities, and teach in master's programs taught in English. This year, these young scientists will continue to work at SPbPU.

This year, young PhD candidates will also work at the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology (IMMT) – Dmitry Yumanov (Belarusian-Russian University), at the Institute of Biological Sciences and Biology – Ani Makichyan (Armenia), at the Institute of Economics and Information Technology – Tran Thanh Dat (Vietnam), and others.

As Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev noted, the number of employed INPR students directly impacts a university's standing in global rankings, and SPbPU, despite all external difficulties, maintains a strong position in this indicator.

The Polytechnic University is intensively developing communication channels with representatives of the international academic community, who visit our university and not only share their experience and knowledge with students but also strengthen collaboration with Russian colleagues, participate in joint research projects, and develop educational programs.

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The Technopolis Polytechnic Research Building hosted a foresight session, "Polytechnic Student Scientific Society 2030," dedicated to strategic planning for the Student Scientific Society of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University through 2030. Thirty-one SSS representatives from eight university institutes participated in the intensive one-day session, which resulted in four development roadmaps, a system of key performance indicators, and proposals for incorporating results into reporting under the Priority 2030 program and the Youth and Children national project.

The event responded to a nationwide demand: attracting talented young people to research and development is a key objective of the Decade of Science and Technology. Within this framework, the Student Scientific Society (SSS) plays the role of an entry point into science, but until now, it lacked a unified university-wide strategic document that would set priorities, goals, and mechanisms for interinstitutional coordination. The foresight session allowed the participants to gather a "picture of the present" in a single day, formulate a vision for the 2030 SSS, and agree on specific steps for the coming years.

The foresight session took the form of a seven-hour intensive course: participants worked in four teams under the guidance of moderators, sequentially moving between thematic "stations." Students conducted a SWOT analysis of the current state of the Student Scientific Society, visualized a vision of the future, discussed key trends in the development of student research, and finally developed roadmaps for four priority areas.

The session's methodological framework combined several formats: from individual reflection and mini-galleries with cross-feedback to collective prioritization of trends and pitching of developed solutions. This approach allowed for a combination of expert insight and the "voice of students," making the discussion not only analytical but also highly practical.

Based on the SWOT analysis, students identified the SSS's strengths as motivated participants and support from the university. Among its weaknesses, they identified the lack of awareness among classmates about opportunities to participate in research projects and the fragmentation of activities across institutes. Key opportunities included developing interdisciplinary connections, launching a mentoring system, and digitalizing internal processes. Threats included the risk of burnout among activists and competition from other forms of student employment.

At the "SNO-2030" station, participants described the future student scientific society as a navigator of scientific trajectories and a "project office" for student initiatives, helping them navigate the path from their first research experiences to publications, grants, and internships. This vision of the future included youth laboratories, the SNO's own scientific journal, a comprehensive mentoring system, inter-institutional projects, and a strong national scientific brand for the Polytechnic University.

When voting on priority trends, interdisciplinarity emerged as the leading trend: over 80% of participants believe that joint projects between different institutes are capable of setting a new level of student research at the university. There is also high demand for the development of mentoring and support for students' academic portfolios, including the recording of scientific achievements, participation in grants, and publication activity.

The developed roadmaps include 29 steps with a horizon extending to 2030: from creating a unified calendar of SSS events and launching an interdisciplinary case club to implementing a system for recording student research achievements and rolling out student-to-student and student-to-young scientist mentoring formats. For the first year, the participants detailed the plan down to specific months, while the longer-term horizon remained flexible, in line with the principles of a foresight approach.

Another outcome of the session was a system of 16 key performance indicators (KPIs) that will allow for assessing the development of the Student Scientific Society across five areas: reach and engagement, strategic planning effectiveness, event quality, competency development and mentoring, and inter-institutional collaboration. These indicators are aligned with the target indicators of the national project "Youth and Children," the "Priority 2030" program, and the objectives of the Decade of Science and Technology, opening the possibility of integrating the results of the foresight sessions into the university's regular reporting.

Based on the survey results, participants highly rated the practical usefulness of the foresight exercise and the opportunity to see the Student Scientific Society from a distance. In the quantitative assessment, most respondents noted the applicability of the results obtained and the convenience of the format, while in open-ended responses, they most frequently mentioned the value of inter-institutional communication and the request for a follow-up session in a year.

"The foresight session became more than just a discussion of ideas for us; it became a rallying point for a shared vision of student research at the Polytechnic University. We saw that different institutes share similar challenges and ambitions, and were able to agree on specific steps that will make the Student Scientific Society a truly interdisciplinary and open platform for students," noted Margarita Yanchevskaya, Chair of the IPMEIT Student Scientific Society.

It's important for the university that the foresight results aren't just left on flipcharts. The roadmaps and indicators developed by students will form the basis for updating strategic documents and reporting on the "Priority 2030" program and the "Youth and Children" national project. "Essentially, together with the students, we are building a transparent system in which the Student Scientific Society's contribution to the development of the Polytechnic University's scientific potential becomes measurable and visible," emphasized Natalia Leontieva, Head of the SPbPU Office for Support of Scientific Projects and Programs.

The "Polytechnic Student Scientific Society 2030" foresight session was organized by the Scientific Communications Sector of the SPbPU Office for Support of Scientific Projects and Programs. Full materials—an analytical report, consolidated roadmaps, and a description of the methods—are available for use in the future work of the Student Scientific Society and for replicating the format at other institutions.

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