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The Academic Council meeting took place in a particularly solemn atmosphere. This was primarily because it was held not in the usual meeting hall, but in the renovated Auditorium No. 159 in the Main Building, which now bears the name of the outstanding physicist, world-class specialist in materials science and metallurgy, Professor Elena Fedorovna Silnikova, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, and a graduate of the Polytechnic University.

Dmitry Karpov, Scientific Secretary of SPbPU, spoke about Elena Fedorovna's scientific career in his welcoming speech during the auditorium's opening ceremony.

In 1961, Elena Fedorovna graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute. In 1967, she entered graduate school in the Department of Plastic Processing of Metals. Under the supervision of Professor Vasily Sergeevich Smirnov, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Elena Fedorovna pioneered a new direction in materials science, applying the physical theory of plastic deformation to metal forming problems. A candidate of sciences, she studied the structure, properties, and texture formation in the production of various metals and alloys. The results of her work on metal physics and materials science, completed under her supervision and implemented in production, formed the basis for Elena Fedorovna's doctoral dissertation and the scientific works of her students.

Elena Fedorovna worked at the Polytechnic University for 27 years, then transferred to the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials. Professor Silnikova's main scientific work was the monograph "Crystallographic Texture and Texture Formation."

"The contributions of Elena Fedorovna Silnikova to Russian science are hard to overstate. Her research findings formed the basis for many scientific advances in solid-state physics and increased the efficiency of technological processes," said Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of SPbPU and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The opening ceremony for the auditorium was not accompanied by a ribbon-cutting this time. It was marked by other memorable moments.

Dmitry Karpov emphasized that the auditorium renovation was made possible thanks to the assistance of Mikhail Silnikov, General Director and Chief Designer of the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials and also a Polytechnic alumnus. On November 10, 2025, members of the SPbPU Academic Council unanimously voted to award Mikhail Vladimirovich Silnikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, and Professor, the title of "Honorary Alumnus" "for outstanding achievements in professional and public activities that contribute to the university's growing prestige at the Russian and international levels." The presentation of the diploma and badge of Honorary Alumnus of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took place in this historic auditorium, named after Mikhail Vladimirovich's mother, Elena Fedorovna Silnikova.

Mikhail Vladimirovich is a member of the Silnikov dynasty, which spans four generations. Mikhail Vladimirovich's grandmother's older brother, mother, father, Vladimir Nikolaevich (a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Institute, a mechanical engineer specializing in machines and metal forming), and his father's older brother all studied at the Polytechnic Institute.

Mikhail Vladimirovich Silnikov himself graduated from the Faculty of Physics and Mechanics in 1985. His son, Nikita Mikhailovich, a 2012 graduate of the Faculty of Physics and Mechanics and a Doctor of Engineering Sciences, currently teaches at the Higher School of Technosphere Safety at the Polytechnic University. For his significant contribution to the development of SPbPU, Nikita Silnikov was awarded the "For Merit" badge.

Thank you, esteemed Mikhail Vladimirovich, for your service to the Fatherland, for continuing the family line, and for such a wonderful gift to our alma mater as the new life of this now-named auditorium, and for establishing the Elena Fedorovna Silnikova Scholarship, which will support the research of young Polytechnic scientists, said Rector Andrei Rudskoy.

In his response, Mikhail Silnikov expressed gratitude to the Polytechnic University leadership for their trust and for the opportunity to contribute to the development of his alma mater: "We received comprehensive instructions on how to tidy up the auditorium: it must be worthy of the great Polytechnic University."

Mikhail Vladimirovich noted the coordinated work of the university's departments, construction workers, and the furniture manufacturer. Incidentally, at Andrei Rudskoy's suggestion, the classroom tables were modeled after the desks preserved from the pre-revolutionary Polytechnic University—the very same one with a sliding top and footrest.

One of the auditorium's walls is decorated with a bas-relief on the theme of science and technology, featuring a portrait of Elena Feodorovna Silnikova. Two niches also hold busts of the renowned small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov and Marshal of Artillery and Commander of the Missile Forces and Artillery of the USSR Ground Forces Vladimir Mikhalkin. The artists behind these works, artist-sculptor Nikolai Ivanov and sculptor Vadim Sazonov, were also present at the auditorium's opening ceremony. Andrei Rudskoy presented them with Certificates of Acknowledgment from the Polytechnic University. In turn, the artists donated their new work—a bust of Emperor Peter the Great—to the Polytechnic University.

In the same festive atmosphere, the Polytechnic students were honored for their achievements in various fields and their contributions to the development of the university, science, and education.

Nina Pankova, Advisor to the Rector's Office, was awarded the "Honorary Mentor" badge from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The title of "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation" was awarded to Inna Nikolaeva, associate professor at the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes.

Professor Sergei Barykin of the Higher School of Service and Trade received the Medal "For Impeccable Work and Distinction" from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

For his significant contribution to the development of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs, was awarded the "For Merit" badge.

Mikhail Silnikov, General Director and Chief Designer of the Scientific and Production Association of Special Materials, presented the Polytechnic University with a Certificate of Honor from the Public Council of the Leningrad Military District for assistance in solving service and combat tasks.

Commemorative signs for the "Joint Strategic Exercise 'WEST-2025'" from the Russian Ministry of Defense were presented to: Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Work Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, Director of the SPbPU History Museum Valery Klimov, Leading Specialist of the SPbPU History Museum Artyom Solovyov, Director of the Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology Sergey Ganin, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences Ivan Kolomeitsev.

Opening the renovated auditorium, Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy proposed that it be used for doctoral dissertation defenses. This time, the diplomas of the successfully defended PhD candidates were awarded there.

Candidate of Technical Sciences diplomas were awarded to:

Svetlana-Victoria Muzafarova (scientific supervisor – Anton Naumov), Alexander Doronin (scientific supervisor – Andrey Andreev), Anastasia Borina (scientific supervisor – Valery Tereshin), Alexander Savelyev (scientific supervisor – Igor Bobrovsky).

Candidate of Economic Sciences diplomas:

Sofia Kalyazina (scientific supervisor – Anastasia Levina), Nikolai Nikitin (scientific supervisor – Igor Ilyin).

The diploma of candidate of biological sciences was awarded to Luiza Abdul-Azizovna Garayeva (scientific supervisor – Tatyana Shtam).

Also, a diploma conferring the academic title of associate professor was awarded to Wang Juntao, candidate of political sciences and associate professor of the Higher School of International Relations at SPbPU.

Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy Maria Vrublevskaya presented a report on the university's progress in national and international rankings.

Scientific Secretary Dmitry Karpov reported on the implementation of the Academic Council's instructions.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade held a grand opening ceremony for a classroom equipped with the support of its industrial partners: RKS-Energo LLC, LOGIKA Research and Production Company JSC, and Vzlyot Group of Companies. The classroom is designed for classes for students enrolled in the undergraduate and graduate programs in energy management, as well as for students enrolled in the advanced training program "Energy Efficiency Management." The event was organized by the Higher School of Industrial Management.

At the opening ceremony, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova emphasized the importance of creating specialized classrooms to implement practice-oriented education and seamless employment for graduates with planned entry into the labor market: "This format of interaction with industrial partners is particularly valuable for the Polytechnic University, allowing us to create a specialized material and technical base focused on practical aspects and prepare young qualified specialists for the real sector of the economy with the necessary professional competencies and practical skills."

In his welcoming address, Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, noted the particular value of developing the institute's material and technical resources: "The practical component is crucial for our students' training—the use of demonstration stands provides the opportunity to practice the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures. For the energy industry managers our institute trains, the key aspect is a competent combination of economic and managerial training and industry-specific technical training."

The partners donated educational stands to the Polytechnic University, demonstrating the equipment and basic functions of a heat metering unit. They explain the principles of commercial metering and operational monitoring of heat energy quantities and coolant parameters in heating and hot water supply systems.

The demonstration stand of the energy sales company RKS-energo, the largest guaranteed electricity supplier in the Leningrad Region, showcases the key elements of an intelligent electricity metering system that automatically collects and processes electricity consumption data, improving the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of data, as well as reducing operating costs.

RKS-Energo's Director of Electricity Sales and Technical Policy, Arkady Chesnokov, HR Director Lyubov Zaitseva, and Deputy Director of Technical Policy, Karim Yenikeev, represented the auditorium at the opening ceremony.

We signed a cooperation agreement with the Polytechnic University in March 2024. During this relatively short period, we have already achieved many results: two groups of undergraduate and graduate students studying energy management programs completed internships with us; the students prepared a group final qualifying paper on "Development and Management of Electric Transport Support Infrastructure in the Leningrad Region" under the supervision of RKS-Energo specialists; two graduates have been employed by the company; General Director Bislan Gayrabekov is the chairman of the state examination committee for the "Production Management (Energy)" program; and a stand on an intelligent electricity metering system was donated for practical training. We thank our partner, the university, for the high level of training provided to the students. We will continue to develop our cooperation! – Arkady Chesnokov summed up the results of this collaboration.

The demonstration stand of the Vzlet Group of Companies, a leading Russian full-cycle manufacturing company with over 35 years of experience in producing high-tech equipment widely used in the housing and utilities and industrial sectors, simulates open and closed heating systems and provides practical training in operating heat meters in heating systems.

"We are pleased to support educational initiatives and provide modern equipment that allows students to immerse themselves in the real-world processes of commercial heat metering. Our instruments ensure high measurement accuracy and operational reliability, which is the foundation for developing competent energy management specialists. Collaborating with the university helps young professionals acquire the necessary skills for successful careers in the industry," noted Boris Lapenok, Deputy General Director for Marketing and Development at Vzlet Group.

In addition to conducting classes within the framework of the basic educational process of bachelor's and master's degrees, the auditorium is intended for specialized professional training of students inadvanced training program in energy efficiency management, in which the research and production company Logika, which develops and manufactures commercial energy metering devices and systems, is actively involved. The company donated a full-scale model of a heat metering unit to the university. The provided database of heat consumption in real buildings, based on meter readings, allows for studying the effectiveness of energy efficiency management measures for heating supply to buildings.

The opening ceremony of the training room was attended by Pavel Nikitin, General Director of NPF Logika, and Roman Krikunov, Director of Development.

"I'm a third-generation Polytechnician, so our company is especially honored to be the university's industrial partner. Everyone has heard about the importance of energy conservation, but few know what a real heat metering unit looks like, so we've prepared this educational display for students. "In a couple of decades, your generation will be at the helm of the country. Who will succeed us is crucial to us. I wish the students good luck in the upcoming exams, and the leadership and faculty wish for the continued development of our beloved institute," Pavel Nikitin addressed the ceremony.

"Our university values implementing continuing education programs in collaboration with the real economy. This allows us to create relevant, market-demand educational products. The Energy Efficiency Management professional development program launched last December, and the sixth cohort of students is currently enrolled," emphasized Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education.

Following the demonstration of the training stands, Yuri Nurulin, Academic Director of the Energy Management educational programs and Professor at the Higher School of Management, outlined future plans for developing partnerships: "Energy management is the science of managing the energy complex. Managing such a complex facility requires understanding its technology, economics, and the specifics of its business processes. Therefore, having access to real equipment provided by our industrial partners enhances the quality of energy management training, while their openness to collaboration and mutual interest in developing long-term cooperation ensure the training of specialists who meet the requirements of the real economy."

At the conclusion of the opening ceremony for the specialized training facility, industrial partners were presented with letters of gratitude for developing their collaboration with the Polytechnic University and for developing its facilities.

We strive to build collaboration with our industrial partners using a variety of formats: organizing on-the-job training and pre-graduation internships, open lectures and master classes at companies, training sessions conducted by company representatives, their participation in state examination committees, and the preparation of comprehensive and group final theses by students commissioned by partners. The main goal of such collaboration is to provide students with practice-oriented training for industrial enterprises in the city and other regions of our country. Systematic, meticulous collaboration with partners is crucial to achieving this result, emphasized Olga Kalinina, Director of the Graduate School of Management and Management.

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On November 24, a meeting of the Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations of the Rostec State Corporation was held in Moscow. Participants included Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov, representatives of the corporation's holding companies, and the rectors of 30 leading Russian universities, including Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations under Rostec State Corporation was established in 2024 to unite the capabilities of science and industry to achieve breakthrough results and strengthen Russia's technological leadership. The Council's responsibilities include developing mechanisms for effective collaboration between the scientific and industrial sectors. The meeting discussed pilot projects in this area, including industrial postgraduate programs, the creation of scientific and industrial associations at universities, industrial state assignments, and more.

“The Polytechnic University is making its contribution to ensuring synergy between science and industry,” commented SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. “Our comprehensive cooperation with Rostec "It covers a wide range of areas: from the development of integrated technological solutions and industrial software to the creation of composite materials and the application of advanced digital and manufacturing technologies in high-tech industries, including UAV design. I am confident that the Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations at the Rostec State Corporation is an effective mechanism for developing cooperation between science and industry within the framework of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation and the Decree of the President of Russia on national development goals for the country through 2030 and for the future through 2036."

At the meeting, cooperation agreements were signed with eight more universities: National Research University "MPEI", the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Kosygin Russian State University, Tupolev Kazan National Research Technical University – KAI (KNITU-KAI), Korolev Samara National Research University (SSAU), Ufa University of Science and Technology, and Novocherkassk Polytechnic University.

In total, the Council includes 28 universities.

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On November 24, the Winter University in Engineering Sciences, "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies," opened at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Organized by SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," the event is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter," SPbPU International Services, and the SPbPU Applicant Services Center.

The goal of the Winter University is to strengthen ties and expand collaboration among young engineers. The project aims to develop engineering competencies and enhance students' qualifications in areas such as digital technologies, systems digital engineering, and artificial intelligence.

SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School, "Digital Engineering," is one of the best in the country and one of only three schools organizing an event of such scale and significance as the Winter University in Engineering Sciences. This year's theme, "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies," will once again bring together talented young people passionate about digital twin technologies and industrial/engineering AI, cutting-edge neural network architectures, and science-intensive innovations in digital engineering and advanced manufacturing. This year's Winter University program is aligned with SPbPU's Development Program to 2030 and includes tracks based on three key scientific and technological areas (KST) for the university's development: systems digital engineering; materials, technologies, and manufacturing; "Artificial intelligence for solving cross-industry problems," comments Alexey Borovkov, chief designer of the SPbPU Scientific and Technical Development Center "System Digital Engineering" and director of the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering."

This year, international participation has expanded, with third- and fourth-year engineering and technical students from Russia, the CIS, China, India, Iran, South Africa, Cuba, and Indonesia taking part.

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev shared his opinion: "This is our third Winter University in Engineering. Each year, the geographic range of participants grows, demonstrating the great interest in the program, its topics, and the competencies of the Polytechnic University. Each year, it's a major international event, with students from various countries coming to the Northern Capital and the Polytechnic University to not only expand their knowledge base but also get to know St. Petersburg and make new friends from around the world."

This year, the Polytechnic University's Winter University acquired a key industrial partner: the Kronstadt Engineering Education Center, Russia's first online platform for training in best engineering practices.

As part of a module from the Kronstadt Center for Engineering Education, Winter University participants will undergo the same work cycle as working engineers. Students will solve specific problems related to their field of work in the fields of design, modeling, and testing, noted Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU, "Digital Engineering."

Before the opening of the Winter University, Sergei Salkutsan visited"Morning in St. Petersburg" program On the Saint Petersburg TV channel, he spoke in detail about how the Polytechnic University unites students from all over the world and implements a large-scale project related to engineering and the use of artificial intelligence.

The two-week educational intensive was also supported by such large companies and corporations as Gazprom Neft, UEC, TVEL, Centrotech-Engineering, Power Machines, Severstal, and others.

The Winter University program, hosted by SPbPU's PISh, is designed for 200 participants and consists of technical modules, an introductory Russian language course for English-speaking students, and a cultural and entertainment program. The program includes three equivalent engineering tracks, taught in Russian and English, consisting of educational modules, project-based lab modules, and laboratory courses.

The Technologist track for Russian-speaking students

Digital Transformation and Lean Manufacturing Laboratory Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI) Project Laboratory for the Application of AI Technologies to Various Types of Data Polymer Composite Materials Laboratory

The "Engineer" track for Russian-speaking students

Modern engineering in high-tech industries, Aircraft wing aerodynamics, Design laboratory for personal effectiveness. Personal and professional skills development training.

The Innovator track for English-speaking students

Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems Lab (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI) Supply Chain Management Design Lab Opportunity Recognition and Idea Generation for High-Tech Startups

Each track combines a design module, an industrial partner module, a soft skills module, and a project module. The modules are offered in parallel, each lasting two days and taught in groups of 15-20 students. Over the course of two weeks, students will gain insight into business process optimization, industrial AI technologies, advanced neural network architectures, polymer composite materials, and modern digital engineering technologies.

The Winter University in Engineering Sciences "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies" will conclude on December 7, 2025.

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The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is a brand known far beyond Russia's borders. It even appears in the legendary science fiction series "The Big Bang Theory." And, of course, the Polytechnic University's name is constantly featured in the media. To ensure you don't miss a thing, we'll be sharing monthly what various media outlets are writing and showing about our university.

Let's start with November. According to the Medialogia monitoring system, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was mentioned more than 2,000 times in regional and federal media for the last month of autumn, with the combined audience of all publications exceeding 70 million people. Journalists traditionally cover the Polytechnic University's scientific, educational, cultural, and international activities. We'll highlight a few of these publications.

In November, the International Multimedia Press Center of the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group (Moscow) hosted a press conference titled "Engineers of the Future: Research by Scientists Changing the World Today." The event focused on the work of scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The press conference generated considerable interest, and over 20 news items were published following it, including:

VRIA Novosti"Business Petersburg"Gazeta.ruBusiness magazine "Profile"Newspaper "Search"

The federal television channel NTV aired the program "My Universities. The Future is in the Present." Issue about Polytechnic University The program was hosted by actor, director, and world champion ballroom dancer Arsen Agamalyan and Tatyana Yushchina, a student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering. The hosts visited the Polytechnic University's most advanced laboratories, met scientists and engineers, climbed the Hydrotower, danced in the White Hall, learned to play volleyball with the "Black Bears-Polytechnic" women's team, and even put out a fire with a firefighting drone.

More than 15 publications have been published about a new scientific development by Polytechnic University scientists—an improved mixing grid for a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), designed for additive manufacturing. One of them—in"St. Petersburg Diary".

Almost 10,000 people read the longread. "Science for Growth." SPbPU Scientists Present World-Changing Developments RIA Novosti reports. The article introduces the Polytechnic University's scientific developments, created with the support of the Priority 2030 program.

The media also reports on the Polytechnicians' sporting achievements. Vecherniy Sankt-Peterburg reported onvictory of the SPbPU team in the top division of the National Student Football League.

Polytechnic University scientists, staff, and faculty traditionally become the subjects of numerous TV reports. For example, TV channel "78" aired a program about the new scientific tourism trend in St. Petersburg.illustrations from several laboratories and the Polytechnic Supercomputer Center.

And recently, the director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU, Sergei Salkutsan, was on the air of the Saint Petersburg TV channel spoke about the Winter University.

The Public Relations Office encourages all Polytechnics to share information about new developments, promising research, and exciting university events that deserve widespread coverage. You can send questions and suggestions to mass media@spbstu.ru

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A delegation of RAFU universities, including the Russian State University for the Humanities and the St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, led by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the coordinator of the Russian-African Network University consortium, visited Bamako as part of a strategic project to reform higher education in the Republic of Mali.

The goal of the large-scale reform being implemented by Malians is to transform universities and research centers into genuine driving forces for the country's socioeconomic development. To achieve this goal, a cooperation agreement has been reached between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Project coordination and methodological guidance are entrusted to the Russian-African Network University consortium, led by Peter the Great Polytechnic University. In 2025, SPbPU, as the lead developer, began developing a concept for transforming Mali's national higher education system.

The key event of the visit was the presentation of 29 core educational programs developed by the consortium's leading universities. These programs are intended for implementation in the Malian education system and are intended to lay the foundation for training highly qualified personnel who meet the country's modern economic needs.

The visit began with a meeting with Professor Bourema Kansay, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Mali, also attended by the rectors of Malian universities and heads of research centers. The parties discussed cooperation priorities, including the establishment of the Polytechnic University of Bandiagara and the development of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

Representatives from National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, National Research University "MPEI," St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, and Astrakhan State Medical University joined the event via videoconference and presented in detail their programs in the fields of artificial intelligence and energy.

In his speech, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev emphasized: "We are very pleased that cooperation between Malian and Russian universities is actively developing. The 29 educational programs developed represent a practical contribution by Russian universities to achieving the ambitious goals facing Mali's higher education system. We hope that this visit will lead to the development of specific roadmaps for each of the eight priority areas of study."

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Professor Bourema Kansay welcomed all meeting participants. He thanked the Russian universities affiliated with RAFU for their fruitful collaboration over the past year and expressed hope for the further development and deepening of this cooperation. Furthermore, the minister called on all Malian universities to join the Russian-Mali Network University consortium and contribute to the development of Russian-Mali partnership in education and science.

The strategic partnership with the Republic of Mali is a clear example of how Russian universities are willing to share their best practices and competencies to achieve common goals. The creation of a new polytechnic university in Bandiagara is a project for the future. As a flagship of engineering education in Russia, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is proud to contribute to this endeavor. I am confident that our cooperation will drive Mali's socioeconomic development," added Dmitry Arsenyev.

The final days of the visit included working meetings to identify Mali's human resources needs, a roadmap for cooperation, and the signing of agreements for 19 Malian universities to join the RAFU consortium.

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The Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University national football team won Group A of the 2025 National Student Football League Premier Division.

The Polytechnicians scored 31 points in 12 matches, winning 9 in regulation time and one in a penalty shootout.

The Black Bears scored 38 goals and conceded only 10, becoming the only team in Group A to remain undefeated in regulation time. This complete victory is the result of the coordinated work of all the players and coaching staff.

Under the leadership of Stepan Verbitsky, the team achieved a historic result—SPbPU's first gold medals in 10 years of participation in the NSFL. Previously, the footballers won silver (2018/19) and bronze (2016/17) in Group I, and also took third place in Group B (2024).

The season's top scorer is Mark Tarasov with 7 goals in 12 matches.

The top assist provider is Dmitry Gultyaev with 6 assists in 11 games.

Next season, the Polytechnicians will compete in the Igor Gamula Super League, the strongest division of the NSFL.

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A team of students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University won the All-Russian Student Olympiad "Thermal Power Engineering-2025."

The event took place at Ivanovo State Power Engineering University named after V.I. Lenin and brought together over 70 participants from nine leading Russian universities. SPbPU was represented at the Olympiad by students from the Institute of Power Engineering's Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy: Anna Artser, Elina Denezhkina, Alexander Kovalenko, Artem Petrov, and Nikita Semchenkov. The team was led by Alexey Trinchenko, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy.

Students completed challenging tasks in key areas of thermal power engineering: technical thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, boiler systems and steam generators, superchargers, and fluid dynamics. The competition was not only distinguished by its variety of problems but also demanded flexible thinking, a deep theoretical understanding, and the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected conditions.

Three days of intense intellectual competition bore fruit: the Polytechnic students took first place in the team competition, demonstrating a high level of preparation. Nikita Semchenkov and Anna Artser won prizes in the individual competition.

An Olympiad is always a test of your ability to think outside the box. We understood that there would be a variety of problems, so we tried to cover all the topics during our preparation. However, we still encountered problems we'd never encountered before. In such a situation, the key is not to fuss or worry, but to calmly recall all the relevant formulas and try to solve at least part of the problem to score the maximum points. It's important to start preparing early, and team discussions are the key to success. I believe these factors helped us achieve a solid result. And, of course, the most important thing is to believe in yourself and the team, not to worry, to give it your all, and to calmly await the results," shared Anna Artser.

Nikita Semchenkov noted that the main challenge was the need to quickly adapt to new formulations: "The hardest part of participating in the Olympiad wasn't even the problem solving itself, but the need to adapt very quickly. There are virtually no standard problems at the Olympiad: every year you'll encounter something new, sometimes even unexpected formulations or perspectives on classical processes. You often have to combine different calculation methods on the fly, recall related subjects, and adapt to non-standard conditions. You can't prepare for such an Olympiad using notes. But you can develop what really helps: a deep understanding of theory, teamwork, and the ability to keep a cool head. Often, the winner isn't the one who knows more, but the one who gets their bearings faster and doesn't get confused when faced with a non-standard problem."

The SPbPU team's victory at the 2025 Thermal Power Engineering Olympiad was a significant achievement and confirmation of the high quality of engineer training in thermal power engineering. This success underscores the importance of systematic educational efforts, teamwork, and an understanding of fundamental engineering disciplines, and strengthens the university's position among the leaders of Russian engineering.

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The All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation, "State Transformation in a Digital Society: New Management Solutions and Security Challenges," was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. It was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. The conference was organized by the Higher School of Public Administration. Key events included plenary and breakout sessions, a roundtable discussion, a discussion platform, and a business simulation.

The event opened with a plenary session, bringing together government experts, young professionals, and students interested in developing public and municipal services in the context of digital transformation. Leading public administration experts spoke at the plenary session.

Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration, presented a report entitled "Trends in the Development of the State Civil Service in St. Petersburg." He highlighted key changes, current challenges, and prospects for the development of the regional civil service.

Today, we are faced with the task of discussing key trends in the development of the civil service in the context of digitalization. Modern professionals are confronted with two opposing trends: on the one hand, the blurring of specializations, and on the other, the growing need for broad expertise and peripheral knowledge. To be in demand, you need to become unique to employers, develop your own competencies, and be able to see the big picture. It's important to be focused, see your projects through to completion, differentiate yourself from others, and understand the industry average to stay just above it. I wish everyone productive work and interesting discussions! noted Igor Murashev.

Andrey Zhabrev, head of the Polyustrovo municipality and First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, spoke about the dynamics of local government in the city. In his speech, he noted that a new system of unified public authority is being formed, which improves governance and accountability, facilitates the integration of the municipal level into the citywide system, and ensures an equally high quality of life for all residents. According to him, this is an important step forward, allowing government bodies to work more effectively with the public and respond more quickly to their requests.

The future depends on each of you—on your attitude to work, your desire to make a difference, and your love for your homeland and region. It's important that your work is always rooted in your heart, soul, and understanding of what you do and why. Today, a new system of unified public authority is being formed, enhancing governance and accountability, integrating municipalities into the citywide system, and ensuring a uniform quality of life for all residents. This will improve the effectiveness of government bodies and their interactions with the public. You are studying at one of the oldest and best universities in the country—take advantage of this opportunity, learn from strong professors whose experience and service to society are a true foundation for future success. It's important to choose a direction that resonates with you and pursue it to the end. Be proactive, take initiative, and believe in yourself," shared Andrey Zhabrev.

Participants also found particular interest in the discussion panel "Public Service Without a Tie," held in the Posnikov Conference Hall. The panel was moderated by Igor Murashev and Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

Polytechnic University graduates, members of the Youth Personnel Reserve, and young civil servants took part in the open dialogue:

Ekaterina Makareikina, Chief Specialist of the Civil Service and Personnel Department of the Construction Committee; Yulia Katrashova, Lead Specialist of the Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Support Department of the Entrepreneurship Development Department of the Committee for Industrial Policy, Innovation, and Trade of St. Petersburg; and Ekaterina Evlampieva, Chief Specialist of the Vocational Education Department of the Education Committee.

The discussion focused on the most pressing issues for young professionals: how to enter the civil service through the Youth Personnel Reserve, what career opportunities are available in executive bodies, what the workday of a civil servant looks like, what challenges young professionals face, what skills are most in demand, how management decisions are made, and how responsibility is distributed at different levels.

Participants emphasized that it is important for modern civil servants to possess not only professional knowledge, but also flexible thinking, responsibility, and a willingness to continuously develop.

Yulia Katrashova, a 2025 graduate of the HSE Master's program, offered advice to future professionals: "You're just at the beginning of your journey. Find your field, develop, and don't be afraid of anything!"

The event was broadcast online, significantly expanding the audience for the discussion and making the discussion of public administration issues accessible to all interested parties.

The conference also included a roundtable discussion, "Serving the City: New Quality of Training for Government Personnel," moderated by HSSU associate professors Marina Ivanova and Tamara Selentyeva.

The roundtable brought together representatives of government agencies from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, federal authorities, representatives of the country's regions, heads of state and municipal institutions and enterprises, and university experts. Issues related to university-government cooperation, ensuring the quality of training for public sector personnel, and experience in implementing successful joint projects were discussed.

Marina Ivanova emphasized: "The importance of such events is difficult to overestimate; it is obvious both to government agencies and, of course, to the university. Direct, open dialogue, aligned positions, and visions on providing graduates with in-demand competencies are what allow education to remain relevant, effective, and meaningful. The dialogue generated numerous new ideas and challenges for jointly ensuring the quality of training for future civil servants."

The roundtable brought together true professionals in training personnel for the civil service and municipal government. During the discussions, potential employers of our graduates raised questions about the necessary skills and abilities required of young professionals. We, on the academic side, listened to their opinions and developed a collaboration strategy to implement these plans. "I hope that next year we will be able to present the first results of the updated student training format in a similar format," shared Grigory Kulkaev, a participant in the roundtable and Deputy Director for Practical Training at HSE University.

A business game, "Elections: Candidate," was organized for conference participants. It was led by Varvara Bucherova, Deputy Chair of the St. Petersburg Youth Parliament and a 2025 graduate of the Graduate School of Public Administration (HSSU), and Nikita Golubov, representative for youth affairs of the Kalininsky District Administration of St. Petersburg. The game helped improve political literacy and understanding of the election process.

The conference consisted of three sections.

Current Trends in Public and Municipal Administration. Moderator: Victoria Degtereva, Professor, Graduate School of Public Administration. Public and Municipal Management of Socioeconomic and Environmental Development. Moderator: Natalia Putintseva, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public Administration. Regional Economic Security: Current Challenges, Threats, and Opportunities for Improving the Effectiveness of Interagency Cooperation in the Digital Environment. Moderator: Tatyana Feofilova, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public Administration.

During the sections, participants shared important research findings and discussed topics in the areas of public and municipal governance and economic security.

"We have gathered here to discuss how public authority is changing under the onslaught of digital technologies, what new competencies are required of civil servants, and how to ensure security in this rapid process, as economic security is becoming the foundation upon which state resilience, its technological sovereignty, and the well-being of citizens are built. Modern threats are complex: from cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to new challenges in global markets. And it is the quality of our management decisions and the effectiveness of interdepartmental cooperation in the digital environment that determines whether we can not only counter these threats but also transform them into new opportunities for development," said Olga Nadezhda, Acting Director of the Graduate School of Management.

The event became an important platform for scientific and professional dialogue, exchange of experience, and the development of new ideas in the field of public administration.

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A working meeting with representatives of one of the university's key partners, Xi'an University of Technology, was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The delegation arrived in St. Petersburg to strengthen scientific and educational cooperation within the framework of the joint Polytechnic Institute. The meeting took place at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, which is the main driver of the partnership programs between our universities. The Chinese delegation included the coordinator and instructor of the joint program, as well as a group of students.

IMMiT Director Anatoly Popovich welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of pedagogical and scientific cooperation between our universities.

In his speech, he noted: "It is a great honor for us to once again welcome our colleagues and students from Xi'an University of Technology. Our partnership is more than just a formal agreement. It is a living organism that annually bears tangible fruit: joint research, publications, and, most importantly, the training of highly qualified engineers for industry in Russia and China. We are pleased to see that the geography and depth of our interaction are constantly expanding."

Professor Gao Peihu, head of the joint materials science program, delivered the opening remarks. He thanked SPbPU leadership for the warm welcome and the high level of organization of the educational process for Chinese students.

We highly value the contribution of SPbPU faculty to the development of our joint institute. Their lectures, delivered in Xi'an each semester, are the foundation upon which this collaboration is built. Today, we see our students gaining access to cutting-edge research within the walls of the Polytechnic University, and this is in line with our shared strategic goals," Professor Gao emphasized.

Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at IMMiT, presented a detailed overview of the institute to guests, highlighting key research areas, the laboratory facilities, and promising projects in which Chinese students can participate.

The highlight of the visit was a three-month internship for 15 Chinese students, the program of which was developed jointly with the SPbPU International Internship Center, established under the Priority 2030 program. This internship represents an important new stage in the development of cooperation between the Polytechnic University and Xi'an University of Technology. To fully immerse themselves in the university's scientific environment, the students will conduct research under the supervision of leading IMMiT researchers Anton Naumov, Maxim Maksimov, Maxim Zamozdra, and Anton Sotov, working on topics that align with their research interests. In addition to research, the students will enjoy a comprehensive educational program, including a basic Russian language course, participation in the international conference "Robots, Additive, and Welding — RAW 2025," and training at the SPbPU Winter School in the programs "New Materials and Additive Technologies" and "Materials for Chemical Energy Sources."

This visit marked another important step in the development of a strategic partnership between SPbPU and Xi'an University of Technology, strengthening academic and scientific ties between the two leading technical universities in Russia and China.

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