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While the session is just approaching the doors of the classrooms, Polytechnic University students from the Student Club's PolyDance studio are already taking their dance exams. The LPH Crew, led by choreographer Ksenia Akulova, successfully represented the university at the Northern Champ open contemporary dance championship in Petrozavodsk.

The team had to compete against the strongest dance teams not only from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, but also from Karelia. In a highly competitive environment, our team achieved a convincing victory, taking first place in the Dance Show category.

The new House number, "The Pursuit of Attention," was a triumph, captivating the jury with its energy, coherence, and original choreography.

"When creating the routine, I focused not only on technique but also on conveying unbridled energy. The jury's high praise confirmed that we achieved this goal. Participating in the championship allowed me, as a director, to gain valuable experience from choreographers from other cities, and the team to shine in a competitive environment," shared Ksenia Akulova, head of the PolyDance studio.

"When staging the number, our goal was not only to demonstrate high-quality technique but also to convey the special atmosphere and concept of the number, and I think we succeeded brilliantly!" said third-year GI student Dana Nurgazieva.

2025 was a year rich in awards for the LPH Crew. In April, they took part in the All-Russian dance championship Just Dance Festival in St. Petersburg and took third place in a new category—Best Contemporary Crew Beginners. A few days later, the team took second place in the All-Russian competition and festival.

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SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Ravenstvo JSC CEO Igor Zubakov signed a cooperation agreement between the university and the company. The ceremony took place during an official visit by Ravenstvo representatives to the university.

In their joint activities, the partners intend to be guided by the provisions of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, approved by Decree No. 145 of the President of the Russian Federation dated February 28, 2024, and their own promising development programs.

Ravenstvo is one of Russia's leading instrument-making companies specializing in naval electronic warfare, naval equipment, and civilian radar. The company was founded in 1952 as a specialized instrument-making plant of the Ministry of Shipbuilding Industry and focused on the production of radar stations for submarines. Since 2018, it has been part of the Tactical Missiles Corporation.

The company's need for qualified engineers has increased due to the development of new products, including a line of marine navigation radar systems financed by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Representatives of JSC Ravenstvo contacted Polytechnic University to clarify the university's competencies in mechanics, electronics, marketing, and technical design.

Several meetings were held with the institutes' deputy directors. The first business agreement was signed with the Institute of Mechanics and Technology. The design of the future system is being developed with the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The signing of the agreement solidified these agreements and defined the vectors of further cooperation.

The areas of common interest between SPbPU and Ravenstvo include radio engineering, electronics, communications, innovative technologies in electromechanics, computing systems and programming, innovative technologies, and industrial safety.

The agreement covers the development of promising areas of cooperation in education, research, and innovation. By pooling their human resources and scientific and technical potential, the parties intend to jointly train engineers for the electronics industry, conduct research and development to ensure technological sovereignty in priority areas of scientific, engineering, and technology development, update and regularly refresh the professional knowledge of employees, as well as the university's and company's partners, develop advanced infrastructure for scientific and educational activities, and create conditions for the development of their networking formats.

"The technological equipment we use to train our students is crucial for us. We can't replace it every two or three years; in this sense, we'll never be able to keep up with you, industrialists. As a result, graduates enter production five years behind what's happening in the real economy. That's why relationships with industrial partners are so important. Especially since we also provide students with a blue-collar job, such as CNC machine operator, and they begin working in industrial settings while still studying," Andrey Rudskoy said during the meeting.

"We've undergone a major renovation at the plant over the past two years, bringing in experienced developers and designers. We've acquired over 140 pieces of cutting-edge equipment, which is exactly what our team is working on. We have a clear understanding of where we're headed and why, and in this regard, we want to collaborate with Polytechnic University. We've already identified a number of areas and are looking forward to learning more about your work," Igor Zubakov emphasized.

In the agreement, the partners defined the areas and forms of cooperation:

Formation of a long-term plan for the needs of engineering personnel and targeted, including targeted, training of highly qualified specialists for JSC Ravenstvo; joint development and implementation of practice-oriented and flexible modular educational programs of higher education, including network ones, ensuring that students acquire professional competencies that meet the current requirements of the labor market; holding joint events aimed at promoting the employment of SPbPU graduates in JSC Ravenstvo; development and implementation of joint educational programs for continuing professional education in the interests of JSC Ravenstvo; implementation of joint research, development, design and survey and technological work on the topics of JSC Ravenstvo and its partners; commercialization of the results of intellectual activity; organization and support of discussion platforms, organization of joint scientific and scientific-practical events, exchange of scientific and scientific-technical information; career guidance activities; involvement of the most talented students and employees in scientific and industrial activities.

Following the signing of the agreement, guests from JSC Ravenstvo held a series of working meetings at the Polytechnic University. Specifically, they visited the Digital Engineering School, a joint laboratory with STC, and the Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials complex.

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The newest hero of the "Persona" column is Kirill Myshaev, a graduate student at the Polytechnic University. He was born and raised in beautiful Yalta. In 2019, he entered the Polytechnic University for a bachelor's degree in International Trade. He then successfully entered the master's program.

Kirill was actively involved in student life. He served as dorm monitor for several years, and later as first-year student manager. He was also a prominent participant in the Polytechnic's Model UN.

Kirill currently works at Gazprom and is pursuing a PhD. Read about why he chose Polytechnic University, his active student life, the beginning of his professional career, and his plans for the future.interview on the website of the newspaper "Polytechnic".

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The White Hall was transformed for a performance by ballet dancers – the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet began collaborating with the main cultural institution, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The Polytechnic University managed to prepare a special ballet stage covering and provide lighting for the production to ensure a successful premiere.

This isn't a coincidence: over a hundred years ago, the legendary Matilda Kschessinska danced on this very stage. Today, young dancers continue this tradition, filling the hall with the same inspiring atmosphere that once accompanied the famous ballerina's performances. "The transformation of the White Hall stage into a ballet stage has become a symbol of the continuity of generations and a living connection between the history of the Polytechnic University and the history of Russian ballet," noted Boris Kondin, Head of the SPbPU Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity.

Students from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet's Choreography Department performed a program that combined a contemporary approach to the art of dance with a commitment to the traditions of the great Vaganova school. In the choreographic cycle "Creations," they explored the eternal themes of choosing one's path in life and finding one's guiding star. They presented one of the most famous Old Testament stories, "Cain and Abel," and a poetic interpretation of the ancient Greek myth, "The Abduction of Europa," as well as a choreographic interpretation of Alexander Mitta's Soviet film, "The Tale of Wanderings."

New music by Sofia Gubaidullina, David Lang, Arvo Pärt and Alfred Schnittke was also performed in the White Hall.

"I'm proud that St. Petersburg has such a strong school of contemporary dance, and that the new generation of choreographers are so free in their stage designs that they can offer the kind of performance we saw today," shared Yulia Smirnova, a fourth-year student at the SPbPU State Institute of Dance. "And the White Hall, with its extraordinary lighting, is the perfect stage for it."

The collaboration between the Polytechnic University and the Academy of Russian Ballet is based on a commitment to preserving and developing Russian culture, inspiring through aesthetic education, and making choreographic art accessible to everyone, as the White Hall is known for its affordable ticket prices and discounts for students, schoolchildren, and pensioners.

Ballet performances will become regular events in the White Hall, with the upcoming performance featuring the fairytale ballet "The Little Humpbacked Horse." On December 27, the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet will present New Year's adventures and graceful choreography in the ceremonial setting of the White Hall.

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The 27th All-Russian Youth Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors and Nanostructures, Semiconductor Opto- and Nanoelectronics was held in St. Petersburg. The conference was attended by approximately 100 students, postgraduates, and young scientists from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, and other Russian cities, as well as from Armenia (Yerevan) and Belarus (Minsk).

The conference was organized by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Alferov University, the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute, St. Petersburg State University, and the Russian-Armenian University. The conference was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the project "Implementation of a Set of Measures to Enhance the Efficiency of Slavic Universities," as well as by Tidex LLC.

The conference was opened by Dmitry Firsov, Chairman of the Organizing Committee (HIFS IEIT). Alexander Naumov, Rector of Alferov University, delivered a welcoming address. He noted that for over 20 years, the university has been welcoming young scientists who discuss their scientific achievements in a warm atmosphere.

In his speech, Mikhail Glazov, Chairman of the Program Committee and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Ioffe Institute of Physics and Technology), emphasized the crucial role of tradition and continuity in science. It's remarkable that for over a quarter century, St. Petersburg has regularly hosted meetings of students, postgraduates, and young scientists, providing them with the opportunity to discuss semiconductor physics and nanoelectronics, as well as the latest research in these fields. Traditions of honest scientific inquiry and heated debate live within the walls of Alferov University. And if mistakes occasionally occur, there's no need to be afraid. Of the 150 abstracts submitted, approximately two-thirds were selected, and the program included 40 papers by undergraduates and 57 papers by postgraduates and young scientists.

The conference's high scientific level was enhanced by invited speakers—leading Russian scientists. On the opening day, renowned quantum physics expert Alexey Toropov (Ioffe Institute) delivered a presentation titled "Deterministic Photon Sources: Achievements and Challenges." He discussed the history of single-photon sources and the latest advances in this field. An important area for the practical application of the research results is secure quantum communication systems.

The second invited speaker, Vladislav Malyshkin (Ioffe Institute of Physics and Technology), presented a review of research on the very popular and relevant topic of "Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Physics," which focused on a historical overview of the emergence and development of artificial intelligence.

Among the presentations by undergraduate and graduate students, many outstanding works, executed at the highest and most modern level, were highlighted. A competition for the best paper was held among young scientists, with diplomas and prizes awarded. A special issue of the journal based on the conference materials is being prepared for publication. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Journal. Physics and Mathematics, indexed in Scopus.

As always, the conference was a vibrant exchange of experience and information. It's gratifying to see that year after year, new scientific connections and collaborations emerge, develop, and strengthen between students, postgraduates, and young scientists from Russia, Armenia, and other countries.

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New multifunctional spaces have opened in the academic building of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, attended the opening ceremony.

On this day, two facilities were unveiled: a complex for emotional and physical relaxation for employees and a modern lecture hall, created as part of the "BuildingOurHouse" project to modernize the IPMEIT academic building.

The new complex is a unique space designed for faculty and staff to recharge, de-stress, and enjoy a brief "reset." It helps them find inner balance and refocus on productive research and teaching.

The complex is located in the basement of the academic building and occupies 240 square meters. It includes four specialized rooms.

The Natural Harmony Zone is a space for meditation and inner rejuvenation, filled with a tranquil atmosphere. A relaxation and physical recovery zone, equipped with modern massage chairs and an artificial fireplace, creates a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The Seclusion Room is a space for short breaks and quiet. The Active Relaxation Zone includes a ping-pong table and an electronic shooting range for dynamic relaxation.

The project was made possible through a combination of funding: the majority of the funds were allocated by the Institute of Mechanics, Technology, and the Environment, while the multimedia equipment was purchased through the Priority 2030 program and the massage chairs were provided with support from VTB Bank.

Another important facility was unveiled at the same time: a new lecture hall equipped with modern technology and designed for comfortable and effective learning. The space is designed to comfortably accommodate students. Ergonomic seating allows for more productive classes, meetings, and presentations.

The auditorium is equipped with a 5.5-meter LED screen, which displays materials from a computer and an interactive chalkboard. The screen supports handwriting input with both fingertips and markers, and features a unique feature for transmitting images to the interactive surface. Three movable microphones, two sound columns, and a camera with optical zoom are also available for recording lectures and live streaming events.

The new lecture hall will become a space where technology and content work in unison, helping students and faculty collaborate even more effectively. Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, emphasized the importance of this work: "We are creating new spaces that help our staff and students develop, work, and feel comfortable. The opening of the emotional and physical relaxation complex is an effort to ensure the well-being of our faculty and staff, and the new lecture hall is a step toward an even higher quality of educational process. I am confident that both spaces will become growth points for our institute."

During the event, the rector also visited those areas of the building that were opened earlierParticular attention was paid to the renovated first floor, which now houses modern and comfortable areas for study and research. Nineteen renovated rooms with 320 seats are already operational, equipped in accordance with modern requirements for a digital educational environment.

These include the institute's new laboratories, such as the "Qualimetry and Modeling in Quality Management" laboratory at the Higher School of Service and Trade, which hosts practical classes for students from all IPMEIT programs studying Quality Management. Master classes and research are also conducted there. In this laboratory, students not only study lean manufacturing principles and qualimetric methods but also practice them using virtual simulators and real equipment.

Andrey Rudskoy also visited the specialized classroom, created with the support of industrial partners. The new space is equipped with educational displays and demonstration equipment for training undergraduate, graduate, and advanced training programs in energy management. The auditorium will become a hub for practical work, where students will be able to not only consolidate their theoretical knowledge but also master real equipment used in the energy industry.

Modernization of the academic building continues. New classrooms, currently in the final stages of renovation, are scheduled to open soon. Students and staff will have even more modern, equipped, and comfortable spaces for studying, working, and interacting. Future plans include renovating the cafeteria, which will fully adapt the space to modern standards.

The opening of the emotional and physical relaxation complex, a new lecture hall, and renovated spaces in the IPMEiT academic building marked a significant step in creating a comfortable, modern, and technologically advanced environment for the institute's staff and students.

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The Russian Ministry of Sport held a ceremony honoring the nominees and winners of the annual National Sports Award. The event traditionally summarizes the year's key achievements and recognizes the achievements of outstanding figures in the sports industry.

In the "Pride of Russia" category, swimmer and polytechnician Kirill Prigoda, a ten-time world champion, two-time European champion, world and European record holder, and Honored Master of Sports of Russia, was named Athlete of the Year.

At this year's World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest, Kirill won three gold medals in relays, one of which set a new world record, as well as three silver medals in individual events. In Singapore, he added a silver in the 50m breaststroke and two gold medals as part of the relay team.

My feelings are reserved, but I'm satisfied with the work I've accomplished. This is my first award. The realization hasn't set in yet, and it's unlikely it will, as all my thoughts are already focused on next season. 2025 was a productive year at all levels. The leadership's dedicated work and the athletes' eagerness to compete allowed swimming to become one of the first sports admitted to international competition. Next year marks the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, where our team will attend and conduct centralized training, Kirill said in an interview with our website.

Kirill Prigoda was also recognized as Athlete of the Year by the Russian Aquatics Federation.

The men's medley relay at the World Championships in Singapore, which Miron Lifintsev, Kirill Prigoda, Andrey Minakov, and Egor Kornev won with a European and Russian record, was named the Swim of the Year by the Russian Swimming Federation.

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The program kicked off in Jakarta, where Tatyana Sytnikova, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, and Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the International Educational Programs Department, participated in a major educational exhibition hosted by Rossotrudnichestvo. They presented the university's core programs, including joint programs, and short-term programs to representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, as well as heads of local universities and recruiting agencies. They also organized on-site career guidance sessions for high school students at Jasporbi I Secondary School and Jakarta Public Secondary School No. 6. Polytechnic University staff introduced more than 150 graduating students to the opportunities SPbPU offers for international students.

The central event of the "Polytechnic Days in Indonesia" was the work on the campuses of partner universities. At Gunadarma University, Nelly Kozlova, Associate Professor of the IPMEIT Graduate School of Service and Trade, gave an open lecture, "Synergetic Interaction of Markets and Minds: A Cross-Cycle Approach to Studying Human-Centered Circular Economies in Indonesia and Russia," for master's students in the International Management program. This was followed by an international colloquium, where the master's students presented the results of their research.

A roundtable discussion was held at Gunadarma University's technology park to discuss the results of the joint cross-cultural project "Smart Agribusiness and Digital Marketing of Marigolds," which has been implemented since 2023 in collaboration between the HSE Institute of Meteorological and Economics and the Faculty of Economics at Gunadarma University. Participants discussed progress in agriculture and digital marketing, adjusted the roadmap, and set goals for 2026.

The program culminated at Gunadarma University with an international seminar on internationalization. Members of the SPbPU delegation presented papers on their respective areas of expertise. Irina Rudskaya, Director of the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Educational Center, shared her successful experience implementing corporate master's programs in cooperation with industrial partners. Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Strategic Studies, presented the research and educational areas of their institutes, as well as the potential for joint programs.

Tatyana Kudryavtseva, Chief Scientific Secretary of the Scientific Certification Committee, introduced her Indonesian colleagues to the dissertation defense system and the list of active dissertation councils at SPbPU, as well as opportunities for collaboration in this area.

The seminar concluded with an official signing ceremony for an agreement to establish a Joint Russian-Indonesian Center for Training in Engineering and Entrepreneurship, as well as an agreement to implement a joint dual-degree master's program.

The day continued with a gala ceremony announcing the results of the International Business Pitch Fest 2025, an international business project competition on the theme "AI-based digitalization for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals." Twelve of the strongest student teams from Russia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan participated. The HSE team, consisting of Alina Ermoolenko, Valeria Rogacheva, Victoria Vaitkus, and Natalia Reshnova, achieved significant success, advancing to the finals and winning the Best SDG Alignment from Russia category. Their project was recognized as the best in its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, clearly demonstrating the social significance and depth of thought behind the student initiatives.

Indonesian students are extremely interested in studying in Russia and participating in joint educational programs and youth research projects. This was the focus of discussions between Ekaterina Belyaevskaya, Head of the International Interuniversity Cooperation Department and Head of the PhD Track for the Open Doors International Olympiad, and her Indonesian colleagues. An agreement was reached on coordinated efforts to work with talented graduates, specifically on holding a series of webinars for students from Indonesian universities who wish to participate in the Olympiad and enroll in full-time PhD programs at SPbPU.

"Cooperation between the Polytechnic University and Gunadarma University is demonstrating dynamic development," noted Dmitry Arsenyev. "In a short period of time, we have established a joint center and dual degree programs, are successfully developing a research project, and have facilitated youth collaboration. This is a shining example of how effective inter-university partnerships respond to the challenges of the global economy and promote the participation of Polytechnic University scientists in relevant scientific and socially significant international collaborations."

The "Polytechnic Days in Indonesia" program continued with a high-level meeting: a delegation from SPbPU arrived at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of Indonesia to meet with Minister Bryan Yuliarto and the heads of key departments within the ministry. Bryan Yuliarto emphasized the strong ties between the two countries in education and research and expressed gratitude to the Russian government for providing 300 scholarships to Indonesian students. For his part, Dmitry Arsenyev confirmed that cooperation with Indonesian educational and government agencies is a strategic priority for SPbPU. He also expressed confidence in the further intensification of relations, including increased academic mobility for faculty and students and the implementation of new joint programs with Indonesian universities. SPbPU representatives noted that the Polytechnic University has the largest number of Indonesian students among St. Petersburg universities—over 20 students—and that the Association of Indonesian Students was established at SPbPU.

I am pleased to hear about the dynamic development of relations between the leading universities of our countries and hope that this visit will contribute to mutually beneficial cooperation, the minister said.

Continuing the dialogue with the heads of key departments, the SPbPU delegation discussed the possibility of launching joint dual-degree programs, presented the potential of the Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project International Olympiad for the education of talented international students in Russia, the implementation of joint scientific research, and the possibility of opening a bilateral scientific grant competition between the Russian Science Foundation and relevant Indonesian scientific foundations.

The "Polytechnic Days in Indonesia" events were also held at one of the country's oldest and most prestigious public universities, the University of Indonesia. The central event was an official meeting with the university's leadership and a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding and a student exchange agreement.

During a meeting with the head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Indonesia, Marina Petrochenko presented the key areas and achievements of ISI's graduate schools, the unique Metacampus project, and shared her experience implementing large-scale projects in urban management, energy efficiency, and cultural heritage preservation. Discussions on the possibility of implementing a joint program in the Construction program had already been held prior to the visit, and a personal meeting between the leaders allowed for a more detailed discussion of all the nuances of future cooperation.

At the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Indonesia, Marina Bolsunovskaya, head of the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems laboratory, presented the Polytechnic University's potential in industrial artificial intelligence. The parties agreed to identify mutually beneficial areas for future joint projects in the near future, including a project to process earthquake data using the SPbPU digital platform.

Igor Ilyin, Director of the Higher School of Business Engineering, held talks with the heads of the Faculty of Mathematics to discuss the creation of a joint data center to support research in applied mathematics, industrial AI, and data engineering. The parties also agreed on joint research and publications, the preparation of a monograph on industrial AI, grant applications, and the launch of a dual degree program based on the Master's program "Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering in Business."

Dmitry Plotnikov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Transport, delivered an open lecture for staff and students at the University of Indonesia on "Models of Land Use and Transport Interaction," outlining the key principles of designing effective urban systems. He emphasized that modern mathematical modeling based on spatial data allows for predicting population movements and improving the efficiency of transportation networks. Participants agreed that Indonesia's urban development requires a technological leap, including the integration of GIS into transportation planning.

Particular attention was paid to developing joint research in the field of "smart cities." An interdisciplinary team from SPbPU, coordinated by Angi Skhvediani, head of the System Dynamics Research Laboratory and associate professor at the Institute of Meteorological, Economics, and Technology (IPMET), has been successfully collaborating for several years with Mohammed Ali Berawi, head of the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development and professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Indonesia. During the visit, the parties finalized a megagrant application for the project "Development of Methodological Foundations, Computational Models, and a Decision-Making Platform for Designing Human-Centered Infrastructure for Urban Agglomerations," and also agreed on the possibility of submitting joint applications for the upcoming 2026 research support competitions under the auspices of the Russian Science Foundation and the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Building on previous successful scientific collaborations, joint publication activities and collaboration between scientific journals will continue. Following the negotiations, Angi Skhvediani, the head of the interdisciplinary project, was appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Technology (IJTech) and appointed as the journal's official representative in the CIS countries. Their Indonesian colleagues have been invited to participate in a number of significant SPbPU conferences in 2026, and the results of their planned joint research will be published in highly ranked journals.

SPbPU Honorary Doctorate Professor Ali Mohammad Berawi noted: "This collaboration is a national strategic need. A scientific approach to integrating land use and transportation is essential for the sustainable development of Indonesian cities. Through collaboration with SPbPU, we are strengthening our research potential."

During the "Polytechnic Days in Indonesia," Dmitry Plotnikov and Angi Skhwediani hosted an internship program at the University of Indonesia. The program provided an introduction to current research in sustainable urban infrastructure, practical case studies from the Faculty of Mathematics in applied statistics in economics, and the organization of relevant master's and doctoral programs. The internship was supported by the "Priority 2030" program as part of the SPbPU "Center for Opportunities and Internships" project.

A meeting between the SPbPU delegation and the United Cities and Local Government Association took place in Jakarta. Angi Skhwediani presented a full-scale report outlining the Polytechnic's potential for addressing urban planning, transport logistics, and the digitalization of urban infrastructure. Following the discussion, an agreement was reached to organize an ongoing scientific and practical seminar on smart cities with the participation of the University of Indonesia, UCLG, and SPbPU, as well as to prepare a joint monograph for publication in Springer.

The SPbPU delegation continued the Polytechnic Days in Indonesia by participating in one of the largest educational exhibitions in the Republic. It was held in Surabaya. Over 70 universities from around the world presented their educational programs at the exhibition. Among them, the Polytechnic University stood out for its diversity and high quality of educational opportunities, attracting applicants and their parents throughout the exhibition.

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The Polytechnic University hosted an awards ceremony for the university staff and the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials who participated in the renovation Auditorium No. 159 in the Main Building.

The auditorium is named after the outstanding physicist, world-class specialist in materials science and metallurgy, professor, and doctor of technical sciences Elena Fedorovna Silnikova.

SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov spoke about her biography and scientific achievements in his welcoming speech.

In 1961, she graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Polytechnic Institute, and in 1967, she entered full-time graduate school in the Department of Plastic Processing of Metals. Under the guidance of Professor Vasily Smirnov, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Elena Fedorovna had already established a new direction in materials science, applying the physical theory of plastic deformation to metal forming problems.

After defending her PhD dissertation, Elena Fedorovna turned to research into the structure, properties, and texture formation during the production of various metals and alloys. The results of her work in the field of metal physics and materials science formed the basis for her doctoral dissertation and the research papers of her many students.

Starting today, our young scientists will be able to study the results of Professor Silnikova's research, including in this wonderful auditorium, Dmitry Karpov emphasized.

The awards from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University were presented by Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs, and Vladimir Glukhov, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation.

For his significant contribution to the university's development, Mikhail Silnikov, General Director and General Designer of the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Graduate of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and a 1985 graduate of the Physics and Mechanics Faculty, was awarded the "For Merit" badge and a letter of gratitude.

Nikita Silnikov, First Deputy General Director of NPO SpetsMaterialov and a 2012 graduate of the Physics and Mechanics Department, was also awarded the "For Merit" badge and a letter of gratitude. He was also presented with a copy of his personal file.

The following were awarded with certificates of gratitude from the university and commemorative gifts:

Assistant to the General Director for General Issues of NPO SpetsMaterials Elena Shkoda; Assistant to the General Director for Information Technology of NPO SpetsMaterials Igor Melnikov; Chief Engineer of NPO SpetsMaterials Igor Yakimchuk; Leading Engineer of the Advertising and Industrial Design Center of NPO SpetsMaterials Filipp Tsutsunava; Head of the Administrative and Economic Service of NPO SpetsMaterials Alexander Timofeev; Sole Proprietor Ruslan Chemeris; Sole Proprietor Yana Kalganova (Commercial Director Alexander Chaussky); General Director of SKRIN-M Sergey Khachaturov; Commercial Director of SOTOS-M Andrey Suvorov; Sole Proprietor Alexander Gorbach; Director of the Engineering Services Department of SPbPU Viktor Zimin; Director of the Repair and Technical Supervision Department Elena Ermakova.

Mikhail Silnikov also presented certificates of appreciation from the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials "For high professionalism and personal contribution to the implementation of the Elena Fedorovna Silnikova Auditorium reconstruction project." Certificates of appreciation and commemorative gifts from the company were presented to Stanislav Vladimirov, Oleg Savoshinsky, Elena Ermakova, Viktor Zimin, and partners who provided invaluable assistance in the auditorium's reconstruction.

We did everything we could, thanks to the fact that we had highly qualified people who demonstrated high professionalism in everything, down to the smallest detail, noted Mikhail Silnikov.

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A delegation of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Youth Policy Department staff visited the Russian-Armenian University as part of the "Slavic Universities" project, which aims to develop and support the university community. In Yerevan, SPbPU UMP staff began active work with representatives of the RAU's Youth Policy Department.

The Polytechnic delegation included Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department; Vladimir Migunov, Administrator of the Youth Trajectory Center; and Anastasia Akatova, Director of the Black Bears Student Sports Club.

"I was extremely impressed by the state of the Russian-Armenian University's extracurricular activities. The university's excellent infrastructure allows motivated students to implement their projects and ideas. I'd especially like to highlight the university's student technical lab. I'm glad the students are keeping up with the times and exploring modern technologies," Vladimir Migunov said, sharing his impressions of the trip.

RAU was represented by Rector's Advisor for Youth Affairs Hripsime Margaryan, Head of the Department of Educational Policy and Quality Assurance Ruzanna Ayrapetova, and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Marina Khachatryan.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding student communities at the Russian-Armenian University, formulate goals and outline steps to achieve them, explore the community's life cycle, and define their mission and primary purpose.

We continued working in the pitching format: we presented and defended project solutions, integrated existing Polytechnic approaches, and selected the best ones. Through our joint efforts, we developed the first effective project solutions for developing student communities at RAU.

The partners not only exchanged experiences but also identified a development path for RAU's youth communities and worked on several projects with the cultural, creative, and sports communities. The experts also discussed the role of RAU's student community leader, ways to engage students in extracurricular activities, and created a practical foundation for the systematic development of a youth ecosystem and long-term cooperation between the universities.

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