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Associate professors from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Elena Ladik and Maria Drebezgova, took part in the 10th All-Russian Forum "Barkamp 2025."

The forum's business program included an expert session, "The Arctic as a Breakthrough Scientific and Technological Project for Russia," dedicated to the strategic objectives of developing the Russian Federation's Arctic zone. Participants discussed key development areas for the region: enhancing its attractiveness as a place to live and work, creating sustainable social and engineering infrastructure, implementing advanced technologies, and mechanisms for government and industry support for the implementation of innovative projects.

Elena Ladik and Maria Drebezgova participated in the session, presenting innovative projects for the development of Arctic and Far North territories. Under their guidance, ISI Master's student Yulia Demyanyuk contributed to the development of project concepts for the development of the Arctic residential environment. ISI Master's students Alexandra Sudarikova and Ekaterina Falaleeva developed projects related to the development of Arctic and northern tourism.

In recent decades, interest in developing the Arctic and Far North has been growing worldwide. Developing the Arctic zone is one of the most pressing challenges for the Russian Federation and requires the creation of infrastructure and an architectural environment that takes into account regional characteristics. This year, together with master's students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute, we focused our design work on issues of organizing the architectural environment in harsh climates and the search for a regional identity for northern territories. We plan to continue working on this topic next year, shared Elena Ladik.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU ceremoniously opened a digital logistics training laboratory equipped with the support of AXELOT, a Russian software developer specializing in comprehensive supply chain management automation. The event was organized by the Graduate School of Industrial Management.

The classroom is designed for undergraduate and graduate students studying transportation, warehousing, and global logistics.

The company offers its own platform, AXELOT SCM, which integrates warehouse management, transportation, terminal management, ordering, and procurement processes. Its solutions help optimize logistics and improve business efficiency for clients in the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. More than 1,000 companies in 18 countries use AXELOT's products and services.

At the opening ceremony of the educational laboratory, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova and AXELOT CEO Alexey Timashov signed a royalty-free software license agreement.

We signed a cooperation agreement with AXELOT in April of this year and, in such a short time, achieved an important result: the opening of a specialized logistics training class, where students study domestic software products widely used by businesses. This is a crucial component of the university's practice-oriented education and the preparation of young professionals for their successful future employment, emphasized Lyudmila Pankova.

The company donates its AXELOT WMS software products to the university andAXELOT TMS for conducting training sessions. Licenses are transferred by providing access to cloud services.

Our collaboration with the Polytechnic University is aimed at developing the industry's human resources at the intersection of information technology and logistics. The world is changing rapidly, technology is advancing, and specialists are already required to possess a broad range of skills: not only an understanding of their professional field but also the ability to work with specialized software products. At AXELOT, we actively support students in acquiring these in-demand competencies," noted AXELOT CEO Alexey Timashov.

Students who successfully complete logistics courses using AXELOT software receive not only a grade for the relevant course in the curriculum but also a special company certificate confirming their software skills and abilities. Young professionals can use this certificate on their resumes when applying for a job and in their Logistics Passport, a specialized online service that brings together employers, students, professors, and professional communities in the logistics field.

Working with partners is crucial for our institute, ensuring that the educational process is practice-oriented, relevant, and relevant. This is achieved through systematic, bilateral partnerships, as the primary goal of IPMEIT's educational activities is to train sought-after specialists with real-world competencies that meet current labor market demands, noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, in his welcoming address to the partners.

In addition to software products, the company equipped the classroom with demonstration stands and donated textbooks and teaching aids for use with students.

Following the event, AXELOT faculty and students gave guests a tour of the IPMEiT campus.

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At the international conference on food sovereignty in Africa, held in Addis Ababa, Russian universities and research institutes presented a range of educational and technological initiatives aimed at supporting the continent's agricultural sector. The Polytechnic University, as the coordinator of the Russian-African Network University (RAFU) consortium, participated in the thematic session "The Contribution of Russian Universities to Ensuring Food Security in Africa."

The continent has everything it needs not only to feed itself but also to contribute to global food security. Within the next 10-20 years, African countries will be able to transition from growing crops for domestic consumption to accumulating export potential. This potential must be turned into reality. And here, we, Russia's leading universities, are ready to share our technologies and developments," noted Maxim Zalyvsky, head of the RAFU project office.

Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute for African Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, presented current projects and discussed the Clean Water initiative, which aims to ensure access to water for agriculture.

Irina Timoshenkova, Deputy Director of the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the session, along with representatives from other leading Russian universities: Rosbiotech, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, and the National Research University Higher School of Economics. They showcased their educational programs and research developments in agricultural technology, veterinary science, and biosafety.

Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SPbPU, emphasized that access to innovation must be accompanied by the training of qualified personnel. Programs to train specialists for the agricultural sector in African countries are currently being actively implemented. The RAFU's activities are aimed at uniting the efforts of universities in our countries and launching joint educational programs that will accelerate the training of personnel for the African economy, he added.

Ethiopian students also learned about admission opportunities to the Polytechnic University through the Russian Government quota and the Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project, and learned more about the main educational programs and pre-university preparation programs.

The conference was part of Russia's systematic efforts to strengthen scientific, educational, and technological partnerships in line with the goals of Africa's Agenda 2063. Previously, a RAFU delegation, led by the consortium coordinator, Peter the Great Polytechnic University, and the Russian House in Addis Ababa, held Russian Education Day and negotiations at the African Union headquarters regarding the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Pan-African University.

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The Polytechnic University held an awards ceremony for the winners of the St. Petersburg Government Prize competition in scientific and pedagogical activity. The competition was attended by graduate students, doctoral candidates, and young doctors of science from St. Petersburg. The competition has been held since 2007. In 2025, 70 people were named winners, including 17 Polytechnic University students.

The award ceremony was attended by members of the Council of the competition for the St. Petersburg Government Prize in the field of scientific and pedagogical activity, representatives of the executive bodies of the state power of St. Petersburg, and representatives of educational institutions of higher education.

Opening the ceremony, Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, congratulated the winners on behalf of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov and offered a few welcoming remarks.

"St. Petersburg has created an entire system to support the scientific and educational work of students, postgraduates, young scientists, and PhD and doctoral holders," the committee head recalled. "But the competition for awards in scientific and educational activities is special. I am grateful to you for choosing this challenging, yet profoundly important, path—to spread knowledge and train highly qualified personnel—personnel who will bring new achievements to our city and country. Today, you can express your gratitude to your mentors, teachers, and professors, who instilled in you a love of science, and who enabled you to follow this path. It's truly gratifying to look out into the audience and realize that your work has not been in vain."

Andrei Maksimov concluded his speech with a quote from Anton Pavlovich Chekhov: "There is no national science, just as there is no national multiplication table; what is national is no longer science."

"The competition has proven its importance and usefulness over time. It's gratifying that this year's engineering disciplines attracted a truly colossal number of applications, and the level of participation was exceptional. This makes your victory all the more valuable," SPbPU Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy addressed the honorees. "You are our pillar, the future of both the country and St. Petersburg; you are the ones who carry the cup of enlightenment in your hands. Thanks to you, the importance of our education and science blossoms in ever new colors. Thank you for embracing our experience and our knowledge, enriching it with your talents, and passing it on to future generations."

Andrei Ivanovich wished the competition winners to be more energetic and courageous in their quest for well-deserved recognition and invited them to participate in competitions of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

This year, the size of the incentives for competition winners has almost tripled, and the age criteria have also changed.

The competition participants were traditionally nominated in three categories:

The first category is open to graduate students, adjuncts, residents, full-time assistant trainees, and employees of higher education institutions, industry-specific, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who do not hold an academic degree. The winners receive a prize of 100,000 rubles.

Second: doctoral students and employees of higher education institutions, industry, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who hold a candidate of science degree. The age limit for candidates has been raised to 40 years, and the award amount has been increased to 150,000 rubles.

Third: employees of higher education institutions, industry, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who hold a doctorate degree. The age limit for doctors has been raised to 45, and the bonus has been increased to 200,000 rubles.

In each category, awards were given in four areas: “Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences”, “Natural and Mathematical Sciences”, “Engineering Sciences”, and “Medical Sciences”.

Seventeen scientists and teachers who submitted their educational programs and teaching aids to the competition won the KNVSh awards from the Polytechnic University.

The winners in the category "Graduate students, adjuncts, residents, full-time assistant trainees, and employees of higher education institutions, industry and academic institutes who do not have an academic degree" in the competition's "Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences" category were:

Ekaterina Mushenko (curriculum for the course "Workshop on the Translation of Socio-Political Texts");Inna Seledtsova (practical course with elements of a multi-industry simulator on managing innovative products);Artem Ivaschenko (curriculum for the course "Cost Management at an Enterprise").

Direction "Engineering Sciences":

Liliya Talipova (practical course on "Parametric Modeling of Construction Projects"); Evgeniya Zavodnova (study guide "Organization and Planning in Construction. Development of Construction Organization Projects"); Gleb Averchenko (study guide "Basic Requirements for the Design and Construction of Bridge Structures"); Alexander Doronin (online course "Analysis of Technosphere Safety Data"); Anastasia Vavilova (lecture notes on "Structural Mechanics").

The winners among the candidates of science in the field of "Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences" were:

Angi Skhvediani (online course "Econometrics: Advanced Level"); Anton Shaban (study guide "Marketing Communications").

The winner in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences category is Yulia Kropotina, author of the two-part textbook "Mathematical Modeling in Astrophysics."

The winners in the Technical Sciences category were:

Konstantin Semenov (study guide "Software for Metrological Support of Procedures for Mathematical Processing of Inaccurate Information"); Marina Petrochenko (study guide "Organization and Planning in Construction. Fundamentals of Lean Construction" in 2 parts. Part 1); Dmitry Sharapov (study guide "Hydraulic Engineering. Ice Impacts on Arctic Offshore Structures"); Vita Belousova (lecture notes "Environmental Safety in Hydraulic Engineering").

Olga Kalinina, author of the textbook "Development of Transprofessional Competencies in the University Educational Environment," won the Doctor of Science (DSc) award in the Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences category.

In the Technical Sciences program, Dmitry Efanov, author of the online course Information Technology in Transport, is the author.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Vadim Nenashev, a multiple laureate of the St. Petersburg Government Prize in scientific and pedagogical activity from the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, spoke on behalf of the winners.

The celebration ended with a general photographing and informal communication.

Full list of laureates.

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The 12th All-Russian educational and entertaining math flash mob "Math Test for Adults and Not Only 'MathCat'" took place in Russia. This year, the event took place at 927 locations in 86 regions of Russia and 12 countries (Australia, Armenia, Belarus, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Moldova, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Montenegro). This math celebration is designed for everyone aged 10 and up.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University became one of the flash mob's offline venues for the second time. Each participant was given four sets of problems, corresponding to four difficulty levels: easiest, easy, medium, and advanced—with 10 problems in each level. The flash mob organizers called these levels "leagues": "white," "green," "yellow," and "red," respectively. After assessing their abilities, participants independently and voluntarily chose one of the leagues to solve. Each level consisted of ten problems. Solving the easiest problem earned participants 5 points, while solving the most difficult one earned 15. Furthermore, this year, a time factor was used for the first time to determine the winner: in the event of a tie, the participant who submitted the solution first was ranked higher. Participants were given 1.5 hours to solve the problem, and most used the entire allotted time. After submitting their answer sheets, participants received personalized certificates from the organizers right in the classroom.

On the day of the event, 202 people attended the site, significantly more than the previous year (144 in 2024), the majority of whom were SPbPU students. At the university site, 23 participants chose the White League (12%), 24 chose the Green League (12%), 33 chose the Yellow League (16%), and 122 chose the Red League with advanced problems (60%). In this regard, our site differs significantly from the national average, where traditionally more than half of participants participate in the White League.

Several participants, including faculty from the SPbPU Department of Higher Mathematics, competed in double and triple team competitions, along with a friend or two (in these cases, participants chose different difficulty levels). For the first time, the Polytechnic University also hosted quadruple competitions!

The Institute of Physics and Mathematics (IPM) of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) organized the event. Leading the way for staff and students, Department Head Ilya Sysoev also participated in the flash mob. The event was coordinated by the Institute's Deputy Director for Research, Marina Sysoeva, and leading specialists from the IPM Directorate, Elena Naumova and Natalia Akhiyarova. Volunteers—SPbPU students from various years and institutes—made a significant contribution to the organization.

At each site, winners and runners-up who score the maximum number of points for solving problems of the chosen difficulty level receive diplomas and souvenirs.

League winners

White League

1st place: Anastasia Mokina (100 points out of 100, 80 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Daniil Alekseev (92 points out of 100, 80 minutes, SPbPU) 3rd place: Rusalina Arslanova (90 points out of 100, 79 minutes, HSE)

Green League

1st place: Varvara Naumova (86 points out of 100, 65 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Evgeny Konovalenko, Ekaterina Danilchuk, Svetlana Kozhina (78 points out of 100, 53 minutes, HSE) 3rd place: Ekaterina Efimova (76 points out of 100, 65 minutes, SPbPU)

Yellow League

1st place: Olga Mlokosevich (100 points out of 100, 53 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Gleb Lyubutov, Mikhail Sukhanov (100 points out of 100, 73 minutes, SPbPU) 3rd place: Daria Tiranova, Anastasia Ogorodnikova (100 points out of 100, 78 minutes, SPbPU)

Red League

1st place: Timofey Stankevich (90 points out of 100, 84 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Daniil Agalakov (84 points out of 100, 76 minutes) 3rd place: Stanislava Kononova, Anastasia Smyshlyaeva (82 points out of 100, 75 minutes, SPbPU)

The awards ceremony for the winners and runners-up will take place on December 6 at 12:00 at the Department of Higher Mathematics of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics (room 125, Main Academic Building).

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The All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers, "Academic Community," was held in Moscow. The forum was organized by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers," with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The event took place at the State University of Management and brought together educators, researchers, and university representatives from across Russia.

Participants in the plenary session discussed trends in the development of higher education, the digitalization of the educational process, and the quality of personnel training.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented at the forum by Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Highly Qualified Personnel Training; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Biotechnology and Food Production; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration; and Olga Ergunova, Elena Kiseleva, and Anton Shaban, lecturers of the Graduate School of Industrial Management.

As part of the business program, GSPM faculty members Elena Kiseleva and Anton Shaban participated in a team roundtable discussion, "Personal Growth and Health Preservation for Faculty and Students," which presented best practices for creating a supportive educational environment. The experts discussed approaches to reducing professional stress, as well as opportunities for developing corporate programs aimed at enhancing the resilience of the academic community.

Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor at HSE University, participated in the roundtable discussions "International Academic Mobility of Faculty as an Element of Professional Growth" and "Regulatory Framework for a New Model of Higher Education."

Olga Ergunova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Management, attended the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Managing the Development of Human Resource Potential in Higher Education," which examined modern approaches to faculty development.

Participants were particularly interested in the discussion on the implementation of preventative digital service methods to support the psychological well-being of students and faculty. Furthermore, representatives from the Graduate School of Management and Management (GSPM) presented a short presentation on the relevance of using AI tools to reduce the routine tasks of modern teachers. The presentation generated a lively response from the audience and served as the basis for a meaningful professional discussion.

Following the plenary session, roundtable discussions, and panel discussions, forum participants adopted resolutions outlining key areas for higher education development in 2026.

On the second day of the forum, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation held an awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition. Faculty members from the Polytechnic University received award documents and plaques. The decision on the competition winners was made. at the beginning of September.

The winners of the competition were: Yulia Bazarnova, Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Alexey Gintsyak, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Elena Kiseleva and Olga Ergunova, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; and Anton Shaban, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology.

"This is a truly profound award for me. The League of Higher Education Teachers is a unique environment that brings together the best representatives of Russia's teaching profession, supporting creativity and the pursuit of excellence in education," said Ilona Pankina, winner of the competition in the category "For Contribution to Social Work and Educational Activities, and Career Guidance for Children and Youth."

"Participating in the forum and winning the competition were important confirmation for me that the development of higher education is built on collaboration, an open exchange of experience, and a commitment to continuous growth. Particularly valuable was the professional interaction with colleagues from across the country and the discussion of pressing issues in the development of the modern educational environment. This is a powerful incentive for me to continue improving my work with students and contributing to the development of the academic community," noted Anton Shaban, winner of the competition in the "Young Scientific and Teaching Talents" category.

Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Training Highly Qualified Personnel and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, won the 2024 "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition and was invited to become an expert this year.

"For me, the role of expert is not only an honor but also a responsibility. I had to evaluate the outstanding achievements of teachers from across the country and select the very best. During the forum, I was able to exchange experiences with colleagues on the effective training of research and teaching staff, discuss current issues of human capital development at the university, and prepare proposals for the resolution," commented Yulia Smyatskaya.

The All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition is held by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers." Participation in the League opens up new opportunities for professional growth for teachers from across the country, allows them to share best practices, promotes professional development, and deepens their knowledge. This year, seven Polytechnic teachers won the competition—an excellent result! "This is a wonderful achievement," says Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

The forum concluded with a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers, at which the organization's key areas of activity for the coming year were identified.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held the 25th anniversary of its international scientific and practical conference, "Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future." This year, the conference had a special status: the project's 25th anniversary coincided with the fifth anniversary of the international scientific journal, Technology and Language.

Natalia Chicherina, Director of the SPbPU Humanities Institute, opened the plenary session. She emphasized the conference's importance for the academic community. Having begun with the new millennium, the conference has provided an interdisciplinary and international platform for discussion, debate, and the advancement of new ideas for 25 years, serving as a bridge to the future.

The plenary session brought together scholars from Russia, China, Armenia, and Germany—specialists demonstrating the multifaceted humanities aspects of contemporary scientific and technological development and the education of specialists. A recurring theme of the conference was visualization as a way of thinking and representing.

The presentations by Dong Luo (South China University of Technology, Guangzhou) and Ervand Margaryan (Russian-Armenian University, Yerevan) demonstrated deep connections between cultural patterns and contemporary digital technological practices.

Alfred Nordmann, President of the International Society for Philosophy and Technology, demonstrated how visual similarity influences scientific theories and guides decision-making in complex technological systems and scientific research.

Alexander Nesterov, Director of the Humanities Institute at Samara National Research University named after Academician S. P. Korolev, demonstrated the importance of a philosophical understanding of technological development for technical specialists.

The conference's panels and roundtables showcased practical applications of visual practices in scientific, engineering, museum, and educational settings. The roundtable discussion "Visions and Views on Progress," featuring Chinese specialists from Shanxi University, South China University, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, allowed for a comparison of Eastern and Western concepts of progress.

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Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Vitaly Morozov, Rector of St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, signed a cooperation agreement.

At the meeting, SPbSAU Rector Vitaly Morozov spoke to everyone present about the university's history, activities, key projects and partners, and international cooperation. In addition to the university rectors, the event was attended by SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev, as well as the leadership of the Agrarian University.

"We are undoubtedly honored to work with the Agrarian University. Artificial intelligence, various mechanisms, and robots are being created to ensure food and environmental security. Therefore, our cooperation is of great importance for the development of the agricultural industry and new technologies," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

Following the meeting, a five-year agreement was signed, under which the universities will cooperate in the fields of education, science, and technology, carrying out the following activities:

Organizing cooperation in the exchange of students in higher education programs – bachelor's, specialist's, master's programs, training of scientific and pedagogical personnel in postgraduate studies; implementing joint research and educational projects; organizing invitations for teachers and researchers; exchanging information, educational materials and scientific reports; participating in joint events of various levels (symposia, forums, conferences, readings, seminars, etc.); organizing joint publications; developing scientific and educational interaction within the framework of the approved roadmap; joint reporting on the achievement of planned results within the framework of the approved roadmap; the possibility of extending interaction on previously identified points and introducing new points of cooperation within the framework of the approved roadmap.

The conclusion of a cooperation agreement between the universities was made possible thanks to meeting of rectors held in 2024.

Furthermore, following the instructions of SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, following a meeting with SPbSAU Rector Vitaly Morozov, a roadmap for cooperation was developed to further develop scientific and educational collaboration. The main activities of the roadmap will be implemented in 2024–2027.

The main objectives of the roadmap:

Joint organization of research activities, either internally or with the involvement of third-party stakeholders and scientific organizations, in the interests of the participants; joint activities to promote developed technologies, as well as other technical solutions capable of forming the basis for a scientific and technological breakthrough in the agro-industrial complex, including the creation of conditions for their commercialization; interaction to improve the educational process.

Three main areas of cooperation were developed within the framework of the roadmap.

Science (development of an automated workstation for agricultural machinery operators, development of joint editorial and publishing activities, and much more). Education (implementation of educational programs in BIM technologies in an online format and collaboration on the Digital Departments project). International activities (development of an international joint supplementary educational program for foreign citizens, attracting international applicants).

The roadmap's implementation was supervised by Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU, and Roman Kolesnikov, Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, and International Affairs at SPbSAU.

We are clearly focused on long-term and productive collaboration with the Polytechnic University, because the agricultural sector is truly crucial right now and needs to be actively developed, emphasized SPbSAU Rector Vitaly Morozov.

After signing the agreement, Vitaly Morozov gave the Polytechnic University delegation a tour of the Agrarian University campus. There, university representatives demonstrated their developments and discussed their research. The SPbPU leadership also toured the partner universities' classrooms, laboratories, and the educational process.

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The educational exhibition "Russian Universities – The Best Choice," organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo office, was a successful success at the Russian Center for Science and Culture (RCSC) in Hanoi and a number of leading Vietnamese educational institutions. SPbPU was one of the participants in this large-scale event, which aimed to provide career guidance and present the opportunities offered by Russian higher education to Vietnamese applicants and partners. SPbPU was represented by Elena Selivanova, a leading specialist at the Graduate School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management, and Zhanna Trunkova, a leading advertising manager at the Center for International Recruitment and Communications.

The Polytechnic University delegation participated in a comprehensive program that included not only the traditional exhibition at the Russian Center for Science and Culture but also a series of field trips to the provinces. One of the first significant events was a meeting at the Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT). Along with colleagues from other leading Russian universities, SPbPU representatives discussed prospects for inter-university cooperation with HUBT leadership, including Vice-Rector Tran Duc Minh and Dean of the Faculty of Russian Language Le Thanh Van. The meeting with students, who eagerly explored HUBT's educational programs, proved particularly productive. Following the presentations, the students asked questions about admission, studying, and life in Russia.

Strengthening partnerships in Ninh Binh Province was an important focus for the SPbPU delegation. University representatives, along with Vladimir Murashkin, Director of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, met with the leadership of the provincial Department of Education and Personnel Training. During the meeting with Nguyen Tien Dung, Director of the Department, and Bui Van Khiet, Deputy Director, steps to develop cooperation were discussed, including expanding academic exchanges, introducing dual degree programs, and organizing joint career guidance.

Vladimir Murashkin, Director of the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, thanked his Vietnamese colleagues and confirmed the readiness of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in Vietnam to continue supporting Russian universities' initiatives to popularize and promote Russian education in Vietnam.

The Polytechnic University delegation then held a series of meetings with gifted students. The presentations took place at specialized boarding schools renowned for their strong preparation: Luong Van Thuy, Bien Hoa, and Le Hong Phong. At Le Hong Phong School, where Russian is studied in depth, the students enthusiastically responded to the Polytechnic University presentation. The students, many of whom dream of studying in Russia, received consultations from SPbPU representatives on training programs, entrance examinations, and opportunities to participate in summer schools. The Bien Hoa School also listened with equal interest to the Polytechnic University guests. Its director, Nguyen Thi Bic Thanh, expressed her willingness to sign memoranda of understanding with Russian universities to promote the Russian language and education.

The program culminated in a final event at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, timed to coincide with World Science Day for Peace and Development, proclaimed by UNESCO. At the expert session "Russian-Vietnamese Scientific and Educational Cooperation for Vietnam's Breakthrough Development," Elena Selivanova presented a paper on the highly topical issue of "Practice-Oriented Education in Cyber-Physical Systems." The audience's attention was proof of the university's educational programs' alignment with global trends and the challenges of Vietnam's technological development in its new phase—the "Era of National Rise."

SPbPU's participation in the "Russian Universities – The Best Choice" exhibition once again confirmed its status as a flagship university in engineering education, training highly qualified personnel not only for Russia but also for other countries, including Vietnam, strengthening Russian-Vietnamese scientific and educational ties.

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The second season of the "Smolny School" career guidance project has launched in St. Petersburg. The initiative is being implemented by the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is traditionally one of the key partner universities.

Andrey Mikhailov, Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy, delivered a welcoming speech: "This project has become an important part of our extensive career guidance program aimed at young St. Petersburg residents—schoolchildren and students. We understand that not all of you may choose a career in state civil service. But what's important is that civil service exists to make the lives of city residents better, more convenient, and more modern every day."

The project aims to develop a conscious career path for schoolchildren and promote the civil service as a promising avenue for professional development. Key objectives include increasing youth interest in civil service, assisting high school students in choosing a career, developing pre-professional competencies, fostering a positive attitude toward government, and attracting motivated young professionals to St. Petersburg's talent pool.

In the 2025/26 academic year, 96 high school students from 12 city educational institutions were selected for the project through a competitive process. They demonstrated high academic achievement, active citizenship, and an interest in government activities. A total of 745 students from 82 St. Petersburg schools applied to participate.

One of the project's key ideas is to show schoolchildren that public service is open to specialists from a wide range of fields, not just future managers. The city needs graduates in engineering, economics, humanities, and IT, and the Polytechnic University consistently helps foster this understanding among its participants, serving as a key training center for city government personnel.

At the season's grand opening in Smolny, Nadezhda Grashchenko, Head of the SPbPU Directorate of Basic Educational Programs, welcomed the participants. She noted the importance of career guidance for fostering sustainable student motivation and developing the city's workforce.

For the Polytechnic University, participation in the Smolny School is more than a partnership. It's an investment in the future of St. Petersburg, in the training of young people who are already making informed choices and striving to work for the city's benefit. We are confident that familiarization with the structure of the civil service and modern educational opportunities will help young people develop self-confidence and see prospects for professional growth, emphasized Nadezhda Grashchenko.

Among the invited guests were Anton Zubarev and Alina Pavlova, graduates of the previous season of the project and current students at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU. They shared their experiences participating in the project and encouraged the students to strive for future achievements.

Alina Pavlova noted: "This project is a springboard to a successful future. The key is confidence. Confidence that your voice will be heard, your ideas matter, and that there are people around you who are ready to support you in any situation."

"The Smolny School was an invaluable experience. Today, I'm studying Public and Municipal Administration at SPbPU, and I know for sure: it all began right here, within these walls, with the people who believed in us," shared Anton Zubarev.

Besides them, following the results of the project, the following were also admitted to the Polytechnic: Alexey Ivaschenko (PhysMech), Daria Paramzina (GI), and Andrey Filatov (IKNK).

The first stage of the project traditionally takes place at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Participants will visit the SPbPU campus during career guidance tours. Additionally, the students will meet with faculty, learn about IPMEiT's educational programs, and visit the university's laboratories and interactive spaces.

The project curators from SPbPU are:

Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Economics, Methodology and Telecommunications for Promoting Projects and Youth Policy; Daria Shevchuk, Educational and Methodological Work Specialist and Promotion Manager at the Institute of Economics, Methodology and Telecommunications; and Tamara Selentyeva, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Public Administration.

For us, the Smolny School is more than just a career guidance project; it's an opportunity to shape a new generation of responsible and motivated young professionals. We see how students discover the world of public service, learn to make decisions, work in a team, and take a broader view of their future careers. Importantly, they understand that public service is about developing the city, contributing to society, and a real opportunity to change people's lives for the better. We're pleased to be part of this journey and support the participants every step of the way," shared Maxim Ivanov.

The project's pilot season, implemented in 2025, involved 82 high school students from St. Petersburg, representing nine schools and five partner universities. It was highly praised and significantly expanded the city's talent pool.

Among partner universities, only Polytechnic University provided participants who successfully completed the project with an additional 5 points towards their Unified State Exam score as an individual achievement upon admission.

The Smolny School is a space where every participant can discover their strengths, gain confidence, and learn to influence the future of St. Petersburg. Here, bold ideas emerge, ambitious goals are formed, and a willingness to improve not only their own lives but also the city's is born. The new season opens a path of opportunity for the students—a path that could become the beginning of their great achievements.

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