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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian Luge Federation. The university will assist athletes in upgrading their equipment.

The cooperation agreement was signed by Alexey Borovkov, Chief Designer for the Scientific and Technological Program "System Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, Director of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, and Natalia Gart, President of the Russian Luge Federation.

Taking into account the positive experience interaction with three-time world champion Roman Repilov In light of the regular tightening of the International Luge Federation's rules, Russian lugers, together with scientists and engineers from the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," will analyze the design of sports sleds and develop innovative approaches to improving them, as well as enhancing the quality of materials, components of sports equipment, and athletes' gear.

"We are honored by the Russian Luge Federation's trust. Furthermore, we are focused on achieving the national goal of technological leadership—the superiority of our technologies and products over their foreign counterparts in key parameters. This is precisely what connects us to elite sports, where we also need to be faster, stronger, and higher, and, among other things, win with the help of the best technology and the best sports equipment," emphasized Alexey Borovkov. "Therefore, with our experience, technological capabilities, and expertise, we are ready to assist and support Russian lugers, who will be able to win competitions with the help of improved equipment. We hope that the road to international competitions will soon be open, where Russian athletes will be able to demonstrate their excellence."

As part of the collaboration, the Polytechnic University team will conduct research and development work to optimize the design parameters of the sports sled. Modifying the shape, testing the runner materials for glide under different climatic conditions, optimizing the runner cross-section, recommending materials for selection, and rapidly modifying the sleds are just a small part of the planned research.

The Luge Federation, in turn, will present its partner's innovative developments, granting Polytechnic the status of its official partner and partner of the Russian National Luge Team for 2025–2026.

"Today we signed a very important agreement," noted Natalia Gart, President of the Russian Luge Federation. "I hope this cooperation will be fruitful, as luge is a battle of technologies, a high-tech sport, and technically complex. Therefore, we need the latest developments and constantly improve our equipment manufacturing technologies to remain competitive in the global sporting arena. I am confident that Russian scientists and engineers at the Polytechnic University will rise to this challenge."

Specialists from the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU will collaborate with the Russian Luge Federation. They have unique experience in mathematical and supercomputer modeling and the development of digital twins of the biomechanical triad "sled-racer-ice track."

Digital engineering is a high-tech, multidisciplinary, science-intensive approach to product development based on digital twin technology. It provides lifecycle support for products, maintaining a continuous connection between the physical (real) world and the digital (virtual) space.

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Dear Polytechnicians!

Department for Coordination of Activities of Educational Organizations

To assess the level of public awareness, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science is conducting a sociological survey entitled "Public Awareness of the Advanced Engineering Schools Project and the Priority 2030 Strategic Academic Leadership Program."

The survey is being conducted on the sociological research platform of the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocentre".

Anyone can take part in the survey.

Duration: November 17, 2025 – November 28, 2025

To participate in the survey you must follow the link.

Main questionnaire

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On the day of the 10th anniversary of the Harmony volunteer center, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted its annual international youth festival, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event brought together over 500 students from the Polytechnic University and other St. Petersburg universities, as well as young people from around the world, in an atmosphere of intercultural dialogue and mutual respect.

Before the concert program, guests explored 40 booths featuring students, Polytechnic youth organizations, and volunteer and charitable organizations from St. Petersburg. Guests enjoyed vibrant master classes and a fascinating introduction to the cultures of various countries and regions of Russia.

As part of the festival, the organizers invited everyone to participate in the All-Russian charity mutual aid campaign

The concert program in the White Hall was preceded by a vibrant ethnic fashion show featuring representatives from 19 countries and four regions of the Russian Federation: the Republic of Dagestan, the Chuvash Republic, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, China, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, Palestine, Korea, Indonesia, Ecuador, Tunisia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Yemen, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan.

The fashion show opened with the designer's collection "Imperial Porcelain" in the Russian style, designed by Yulia Skornyakova, a student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Humanities Institute, and a vocal performance of "Mother Earth" by international competition winners Vera Ugai (SPbSPMU) and Milana Kardashova (SPbSUVM). After a spectacular creative performance representing the Russian Federation, other participants in the ethnic fashion show followed. Spectators were treated to a diversity of cultures and national costumes: from traditional Chuvash attire from the early 20th century to the silk-and-gold embroidered Palestinian garments known as "tatriz."

The festival's grand opening began with a performance of the Russian national anthem by vocalists from the SPbPU student vocal studio "PoliVox." Welcoming remarks were addressed by Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Natalya Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute; Ivan Esipov, First Deputy Coordinator of the St. Petersburg Regional Branch of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) and a veteran of the SVO; Igor Zhukov, Director of the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities; Vladimir Garazha, Deputy Head of the Kalininsky District; and Fyodor Vladimirov, Acting First Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Regional Branch of the "Movement of the First."

Friendship and brotherhood are the greatest treasures! What is volunteerism? It's selfless participation in the fate of the Motherland, helping those in need, and a demonstration that the front and home front are united, that only together can we endure and win, says Andrei Goncharov, a member of the SVO and representative of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation in St. Petersburg.

The concert program included performances by youth groups: the Chinese number "Soaring Dragon," a welcoming lezginka from the Republic of Dagestan, the Korean drumming number "Yongchunim Solchangu" using the traditional double-headed changgu drum, "Dance with Arrows and Berry Picking" by the Ob Ugrians' creative folklore group "Uvas Khus," the Vietnamese number "Light of the Eastern Sun," and the Turkmen national dance "Kushtdepdi," which is included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The Friendship Festival at the Polytechnic University is more than just a meeting of cultures and peoples; it's an important step toward creating a shared future based on mutual understanding, respect, and solidarity. It's important to remember that events like these help preserve our cultural heritage, foster patriotism, and foster a love of Russia, including among international students, noted Igor Zhukov, Director of the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities.

The festival was attended by foreign dignitaries: Nezmadjon Mamadzhanov, Chairman of the Regional Public Organization "Center for Support and Development of Uzbek Culture," Waddah Al-Jundi, Director of the Center for Russian-Arab Cooperation in St. Petersburg, Asel Rashidova, Director of the Uzbek Cultural Center of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Ho Minh Nhit, Representative of the Vietnamese Students' Association in St. Petersburg, Gasan Gasanov, Head of the Representative Office of the Republic of Dagestan in St. Petersburg, Valerian Gavrilov, Chairman of the Chuvash National Cultural Autonomy, and others. All were presented with commemorative gifts in honor of the significant event.

It was an incredibly rich and vibrant day! The Friendship Festival once again proved that when we are together, nothing is impossible. Special thanks to our honored guests from the diaspora and cultural centers – your support is invaluable! The SPbPU International Student Community will continue to create a space where everyone can share their culture and learn about others, says Begench Mukhammedov, head of the International Student Community of the Humanities Institute and third-year student at the School of Law and System Engineering.

The festival took on special significance in connection with the 10th anniversary of its main organizer, the Harmony volunteer project center at the Polytechnic University, which began its work in the fall of 2015.

The very first Friendship Festival took place in 2016 and has undergone three rebrandings (in 2017, 2019, and 2022), but it continues to unite young people from all over the world.

I would like to sincerely congratulate the Harmony Center and its director, Tatyana Nam, on this very important and significant event. Being a spectator at the Friendship Festival, it was a pleasure to return to that warm atmosphere and reminisce. Harmony gave me great opportunities for self-fulfillment, new acquaintances, and a cozy atmosphere that I still want to immerse myself in today. I hope and sincerely believe that the center will continue to develop and reach new heights! said Artyom Kononov, former chairman of the Institute of Economics trade union, graduate student at the Institute of Economics, Machine Learning, and Technology, and deputy head of the sales department at Arman.

The celebration concluded with a performance of the song "Polytechnicians Are Us!" by soloists from the PoliVox vocal studio, with lyrics and music written by Maria Guner, a second-year student at the Humanities Institute and head of the PoliNova songwriting club. All the festival organizers took the stage to join in singing the anniversary anthem of the Harmony Center.

The festival's organizing committee would like to express special gratitude to SPbPU Vice-Rector Maxim Pasholikov and the Director of the Humanities Institute, Natalia Chicherina.

The event was held with the support of the Youth Policy Council under the Academic Council of SPbPU, the Directorate of the Humanities Institute, and the Higher School of International Educational Programs of SPbPU.

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In November, the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University held advanced training courses for physics and computer science teachers in Russian-language schools in the Republic of Tajikistan. The program was implemented as part of an international collaboration between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and RTSU in response to the growing demand for modern science education in the country's schools.

The training was conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person and remote modules, and covered two 72-hour courses: "Using Information Technology to Support the Physics Educational Process" and "Current Approaches to Teaching Computer Science in the Context of the Digital Transformation of Education." The course speakers were leading SPbPU faculty members—Pyotr Velikorussov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, and Yuri Melnik, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Engineering.

Over the course of 11 days, teachers from Dushanbe, Kulob, and other cities not only attended lectures but also actively participated in practical classes, laboratory experiments, methodological discussions, and team projects. Particular attention was paid to interactive methods, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence tools that help make physics and computer science lessons visual, motivating, and research-oriented.

"It's impossible to talk about quality education today without digital tools and project-based learning. We tried to show our colleagues how technology can help boost students' interest in the subject," noted Yuri Melnik.

As part of the computer science module, each participant developed their own mini-course: filled it with lectures and practical assignments, set up an assessment system, and tested it in a group.

"Creating our course turned out to be challenging, but incredibly interesting," shared Sadokat Azizova, a computer science teacher at Dushanbe Lyceum No. 3. "We realized how important it is to consider not only the content but also the logic of interaction with students in the digital environment."

During physics classes, teachers worked with virtual laboratories developed at the Institute of Physics and Mathematics at SPbPU, as well as with real laboratory equipment from the Physics Department at RTSU. One of the key objectives was to develop a research-based approach to teaching among teachers.

Physics isn't just about formulas; it's a way of seeing the world. It's important for teachers to be able to convey this sense of discovery to their students, emphasized Pyotr Velikorussov.

Upon completion of the program, all participants who successfully passed the final assessment received advanced training certificates in the established Russian Federation format. RTSU management highly praised the teachers' level of engagement and intends to make these courses a regular feature, gradually expanding them to other subject areas.

The project has become a shining example of how Russian university education exports can be not only strategic but also personally meaningful, directly impacting the quality of school education and inspiring teachers to new achievements.

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The autumn of 2025 was marked by the active work of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to attract talented applicants fromCentral Asian countriesAt two major educational exhibitions in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the scientific and educational potential of our Polytechnic University was presented by Tatyana Sytnikova, Deputy Head of the International Education Department; Maria Bocharova, Director of the Center for International Recruitment and Communications; and Alexandra Matvienko, Assistant Professor at the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics.

At the end of October, a delegation from SPbPU worked at the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Offices in Dushanbe and Khujand. More than 30 Russian universities participated in the 13th International Exhibition and Fair "Russian Education. Tajikistan 2025," which became the central event for Tajik applicants.

University staff discussed the most promising areas—from artificial intelligence and robotics to energy and new materials. Prospective students were particularly interested in the opportunity to enroll at SPbPU and study for free through the international Olympiad "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project."

At the educational exhibition, universities from virtually every region of the Russian Federation offer a wide range of options for choosing a specialization. Therefore, applicants have a unique opportunity to learn all the details directly, emphasized Andrey Patrushev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo office in Tajikistan, at the opening in Khujand.

Over 200 individual consultations were held with applicants and their parents. Polytechnic University staff provided detailed explanations of the admission requirements and stages under the Russian Government quota, as well as contract-based study opportunities. In 2025, 13 students from Tajikistan were admitted to SPbPU under the quota, almost double the number from the previous year. Seven of them were admitted to the master's program, indicating growing interest in advanced training at the Polytechnic University.

Immediately following the events in Tajikistan, SPbPU presented its programs in the Kyrgyz Republic at the large-scale exhibition "Education in Russia 2026/27," which was held as part of the 3rd Forum of School Leaders of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, Kant, and Kara-Balta. The forum served as a platform for discussing current issues in the development of school education, management practices, career guidance, spiritual and moral education, and the implementation of digital technologies.

Polytechnic University representatives held working meetings with the heads of educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan, discussing opportunities for specialized training for schoolchildren in natural sciences, organizing Olympiads, and project-based activities, which are important elements of a long-term strategy for developing a future pool of applicants.

Applicants learned about admissions details, entrance examinations, and life in St. Petersburg at the university's booth. SPbPU staff presented new joint partnership programs with Salymbekov University for the first time. Parents' interest was also sparked by the fact that Polytechnic University is the only university offering this type of education for Kyrgyz students. Applications are now being actively accepted, and work is underway to expand the list of program areas.

Direct dialogue with applicants, their parents, and teachers not only enables effective recruitment but also builds long-term educational bridges that strengthen scientific and technical cooperation between countries.

"Personal communication with potential students is crucial for us," noted Maria Bocharova. "We see tremendous motivation among young people from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to obtain a high-quality engineering education in Russia. Our goal is to demonstrate all the opportunities that Polytechnic University offers them—from fundamental knowledge to working with cutting-edge technological equipment and launching a career with international companies."

Applications for study at SPbPU under the Russian Government quota for Tajik and Kyrgyz applicants continues until December 15, 2025.

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On November 19, 2025, in Moscow, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, one of the first group of universities to receive grants from the Priority 2030 program, presented the results of its 2025 University Development Program to the Development Program Support Council. Key development areas for the university in the coming years were also outlined.

The SPbPU delegation included:

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy; Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of Department at PJSC Gazprom Oleg Aksyutin; SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin; Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership Oleg Rozhdestvensky; and Director of the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" Aleksey Borovkov.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy commented on the significance of the "Priority 2030" program for universities: "Thanks to the "Priority 2030" program, Russian universities have received another incentive to make long-overdue changes. It sets a unified development vector that is important not only for individual universities but for the Russian higher education system as a whole. As part of the "Priority 2030" program, we have launched an internal transformation at SPbPU. This is necessary to strengthen our contribution to the country's technological leadership and develop the best engineering education in Russia. I would also like to specifically acknowledge our partners, high-tech companies and corporations with whom we work under the "qualified customers" model, and thank them for their support and active participation in joint projects."

During the defense, Oleg Rozhdestvensky, Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership, explained that in 2024, based on an analysis of the groundwork laid over the past five years, the university has focused on developing three key scientific and technological areas (KST): "System Digital Engineering," "Materials, Technologies, and Production," and "AI for Cross-Industry Problem Solving." Together with enterprises from the real sectors of the economy, 21 projects were selected that fall within these KST areas, corresponding to four of the nine NTPs. Financial results for 2025 confirmed the correctness of the KST choice made in 2024.

During his speech, the speaker also focused on developments for the real sector of the economy, particularly for oil and gas engineering. He presented to the Council a project to create a high-tech production facility for power engineering components for civil and special-purpose applications. He also focused on a project to manufacture hot gas path components for the T32 GPA "Ladoga" gas turbine. A combustion chamber nozzle has already been designed, manufactured, and laboratory tested. In November, development of a comprehensive technology for manufacturing first- and second-stage nozzle blades for the gas turbine's high-pressure turbine using additive manufacturing was completed. A Russian-produced heat-resistant cobalt alloy was used as the base material, providing the characteristics necessary for operation in extreme operating conditions. Development is currently underway to manufacture first- and second-stage rotor blades using an additive manufacturing method with a directional structure from a heat-resistant, non-weldable nickel alloy.

Oleg Aksyutin, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of the Gazprom Department, commented on the significance of the presented developments: "The long-standing cooperation between SPbPU and Gazprom is strategic in nature. With the support of the Priority 2030 program, PJSC Gazprom and the Polytechnic University are working closely to address critical issues for the entire Russian energy sector, including optimizing maintenance and repair costs and reducing the lead times for the manufacture and delivery of spare parts and components. Of particular note here is the manufacture of components for the hot gas path of the T32 gas turbine unit of the Ladoga gas pumping unit. Furthermore, SPbPU specialists have made a significant contribution to the development of regulatory documentation by developing a number of documents for the Gazprom Standardization System. Their implementation will enable the company to address a number of pressing issues, primarily reducing the cost and lead times of certification testing by conducting digital tests sufficient to assess compliance with established requirements.

Regarding plans, SPbPU will undergo institutional changes in the coming years that will impact the university's economic model. Specifically, emphasis will be placed on faculties focused on training highly qualified engineers to meet industrial needs, leading engineering schools, and research and technology and production centers designed to support the development and implementation of technologies in industry.

Following the meeting of the Council for Support of University Development Programs, recipients of grant support for 2026 will be selected.

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The Senezh Management Workshop hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the first Social Architects Competition, organized by the Expert Institute for Social Research in collaboration with the "Russia – Land of Opportunities" Presidential Platform and RANEPA. Pavel Kozlovsky, Deputy Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the "Digital Engineering" School of Advanced Studies at SPbPU, was one of the winners. Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, attended the ceremony.

The competition's scale was impressive: over 7,500 applications were submitted from all regions of the country. After a selection process that included tests and trials, only 220 of the best specialists advanced to the finals. Of these, 74 were named winners, receiving invitations to a special training program designed for future leaders of social projects. The winners represent 25 regions of the Russian Federation.

In early 2025, Pavel Kozlovsky submitted an application for the competition, which included three unique projects directly related to the activities and development of SPbPU.

The "Cloud Quest" project for first-year students at the Polytechnic University was held every September 1st from 2016 to 2020. It accelerated first-year students' adaptation to the university environment and paved the way for their introduction to the history and capabilities of the Polytechnic University. The Student Community Accelerator project was developed and successfully tested for communities at SPbPU, and later at Slavic universities (RAU, KRSU, BRU). The project aims to develop a unified vision for the development of student communities. The "Paleopark of Russia" project is another initiative by Pavel Kozlovsky and his team, allowing participants to enjoyably immerse themselves in the world of paleontology and earth sciences through expeditions, an online school, excursions, exhibitions, and master classes. One of the most recent activities is the organization of excursions in collaboration with SPbPU at the restored "Laboratory and Museum of Mineralogy and Geology" exhibition in the Chemistry Building. At the event, Paleopark staff will conduct a tour and master class.

To demonstrate his competencies during his application, Pavel Kozlovsky listed Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security at SPbPU, and Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Digital Engineering School at SPbPU, as his trusted confidants. Their support and affirmation of Pavel's professional qualities played a significant role in his success. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University once again confirmed its status as a leading institution in cutting-edge fields and provided an opportunity for a representative of a nascent profession in Russia—social architect—to prove himself. The first module of the special training program for the competition winners is scheduled to begin in late November 2025.

Social architects are professionals who design and implement social practices and initiatives aimed at addressing pressing societal challenges. Within the context of social architecture, they act as intermediaries and organizers, facilitating effective communication between various social groups, institutions, and government agencies.

This material was prepared with the support of a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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The fourth St. Petersburg Tax Forum, the largest regional platform for discussing current tax policy issues, developing public-private dialogue, and improving tax literacy, took place in St. Petersburg. This year's event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the implementation of a human-centered approach in public administration.

The forum brought together approximately 3,000 participants, including representatives of businesses, government agencies, public organizations, and the scientific and educational communities. Speakers included heads of federal and regional agencies, experts from the Federal Tax Service of Russia, and representatives of business associations and leading universities.

For the first time, the event's program included the Youth Forum "FTS-35: Growing Together!", aimed at students, young professionals, and tax authorities. Leading industry experts and executives shared their experiences, practical case studies, and visions for opportunities for young people.

Key speakers of the forum

Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Roman Volkovsky, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations; Maria Gladysheva, Deputy Head of the Professional Development Department of the Federal Tax Service of Russia; Aleksey Matveyev, General Director of the St. Petersburg Project Office "Cultural Capital"; Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, invited as an expert.

The discussion was moderated by Maxim Melnichuk, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia for St. Petersburg.

Today, we're discussing young people and their role not only in the tax service but also in the civil service system. It's important for us to discuss not only official matters, but also the real, substantive issues that concern today's students and young professionals. Today's generation isn't just focused on income; they value flexibility, self-expression, and a personalized approach. Therefore, in our session, we're focusing on human-centeredness, professional development, and new opportunities for young people," noted Maksym Melnichuk.

At the "FTS-35: Growing Together!" forum, Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, delivered a report entitled "Polytechnic University and the Future of Public Service: Partnership, Development, and Opportunities." His presentation was a key element of a discussion session dedicated to opportunities for young people in public service.

In his speech, he shared successful practices for developing youth initiatives and discussed career opportunities in public service. Maxim Vladimirovich focused on how modern student associations help develop professional and leadership competencies. In the first part of his presentation, the speaker introduced the Polytechnic University and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade as a center for training highly qualified specialists. He discussed the university's success in national and international rankings, its high graduate employment rates, and emphasized the importance of a vibrant extracurricular environment.

Maxim Ivanov discussed his experience conducting intensive educational programs on public and municipal administration. These programs, aimed at high school students and prospective university students, allow them to become familiar with the program's training areas, experience management roles, and gain initial skills in solving public policy cases. These intensive programs are becoming an important tool for early career guidance and foster a conscious interest in public service among prospective students as part of the school-university-employer pipeline.

A separate section of the report focused on the university's participation in the career guidance project "Smolny School," aimed at preparing motivated schoolchildren for further education and careers in public and municipal administration. The Polytechnic University is making a significant contribution to the project's development: developing educational modules, conducting lectures and master classes, engaging schoolchildren in solving real-world management problems, and introducing them to the modern system of training for civil service personnel.

In addition, Polytechnic actively participates in the tax classes project, where schoolchildren gain basic knowledge of the tax system, become familiar with government governance mechanisms, and experience the role of young tax specialists.

The St. Petersburg Tax Forum demonstrates the importance of open dialogue between the state, society, and young professionals. It's crucial for us to show schoolchildren and students that public service is a modern, dynamic, and promising field where they can realize their potential and contribute to the country. Polytechnic University is actively building an ecosystem of opportunities: from student associations and educational intensives to participation in city projects. We will continue to develop initiatives that help young people find their place in the future. "Only forward!" shared Maxim Ivanov.

The Youth Forum became an important part of the Tax Forum program and demonstrated the Federal Tax Service's openness to dialogue with young professionals. Participants discussed HR projects, current requirements for specialists, and new mechanisms for developing youth potential in St. Petersburg. Furthermore, the overarching theme of the entire Tax Forum—human-centeredness—was closely linked to youth: engaging students and schoolchildren creates the conditions for developing competent, proactive, and socially responsible future professionals.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will continue its active participation in such events, creating new opportunities for the professional growth of students and young professionals.

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On November 17 and 18, 2025, the 7th All-Russian Forum "Advanced Digital and Manufacturing Technologies" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The annual expert event was organized by SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering."

Traditionally, the forum has become a platform for systematic discussions on current topics of digital transformation in industry, the application of advanced digital and manufacturing technologies, the implementation of knowledge-intensive R&D commissioned by and for high-tech enterprises, the formation of inter-industry and cross-market consortia, and the discussion of new, effective business models in the face of uncertainty and changing economic and geopolitical realities.

This annual event is important for our university and, I hope, significant for the entire expert community. This year, in particular, has seen the country begin implementing an updated strategy for scientific and technological development, and the national development goals for Russia have been formulated—technological leadership and the creation of a sustainable and dynamic economy. Several large-scale state projects and programs are aimed at achieving these goals. One of the most significant for us is the updated "Priority 2030" program, which sets a course for technological leadership, noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The forum began with a plenary session, where Alexey Borovkov, chief designer of the key scientific and technological development area at SPbPU, "System Digital Engineering," and director of the SPbPU "Digital Engineering" School, read a welcome address from Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Importantly, the forum's thematic tracks, focused on systems digital engineering, new materials, and artificial intelligence, are fully aligned with the strategic priorities of Russia's scientific and technological development. Discussing current issues in engineering education, digital transformation of industry, and regulatory frameworks will facilitate the development of concrete solutions and the identification of new growth areas, the minister stated in his welcoming address.

The plenary session was moderated by Alexander Fertman, Director of the Department of Science, Technology, and Education at the Skolkovo Foundation.

In his address, Vladimir Knyaginin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, highlighted key trends in engineering development and current requirements for engineering training. Vladimir Dozhdev, Director of the Digital Technologies Department of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, also presented a report at the plenary session, "On State Support for the Implementation of Digital Technologies in Industry." Alexander Ivanovsky, General Designer of Power Machines JSC, spoke about the development of the company's product line using digital technologies. Viktor Duranichev, Deputy General Director for Digital Engineering at Centrotech-Engineering LLC, presented a report, "On the Joint Activities of the SPbPU PSI and Centrotech-Engineering."

Alexey Borovkov, in turn, provided a detailed account of Polytechnic University's activities in his report, "Systems Digital Engineering—the Foundation for Ensuring Russia's Technological Leadership."

The report presented the results of the SPbPU's Digital Engineering School's activities, the development of the key scientific and technological area of "Systemic Digital Engineering" based on a qualified partnership model, analyzed the markets for digital twin technologies, artificial intelligence, and systemic digital engineering, and described significant groundwork for the implementation of a specialized business process for digital certification of products and systems in the high-tech industry.

In addition, an open meeting of the Technet working group of the National Technology Initiative was held at the forum.

Alexey Borovkov presented key results of the SPbPU Technet Infrastructure Center's program for 2022–2025 and drew the audience's attention to the center's extensive expert and analytical work, which contributes, among other things, to improving the regulatory framework to remove barriers hindering the development and implementation of advanced technological solutions.

At the roundtable discussion "Digital Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry. Digital Engineering—An Inevitable Step in the Energy Sector," participants emphasized the special role of digital twin technology in the petrochemical and other energy industries. The importance of human resources was raised, as was the need to accelerate the development of world-class competencies among industry specialists to effectively implement new technologies in production.

The roundtable discussion "The Digital Educational Environment of the University of the Future: Integrating Education, Science, Business, and Technology" explored key areas for transforming educational platforms, including the implementation of artificial intelligence and data analytics, the development of individualized educational pathways, and the role of strategic partnerships between universities and IT and EdTech companies.

An expert discussion on the challenges of implementing artificial intelligence tools in the real industrial sector took place at the roundtable discussion "Strong Artificial Intelligence in Industry."

On the second day of the forum, plenary sessions dedicated to engineering analysis software being developed in Russia were held with the participation of the SPbPU PSI and the Computational Mechanics Laboratory (CompMechLab®)—a strategic partner of the SPbPU PSI and one of the main developers and general distributors of the CML-Bench® Digital Platform for the Development and Application of Digital Twins. As is now tradition, speakers at the forum's plenary sessions included specialists from leading Russian vendors, such as TESIS LLC, Fidesis LLC, Computational Mechanics LLC, KADFlo LLC, ASCON JSC, LS-Technologies LLC, and others. This year, the engineering software sessions were held with the wide participation of representatives from key members of the RazvITie IT consortium.

During the sessions, key updates and functional capabilities of new releases of the CML-Bench® digital platform for the development and application of digital twins and partner software products were presented.

One of the forum's key events was the roundtable discussion "UAS Certification." The discussion focused on the practical challenges faced by industry participants, including the excessively long timeframes and high costs of equipment certification.

The complementarity and tight integration of streaming data processing, machine learning, predictive analytics, and digital modeling to solve complex optimization and automation problems in industry, energy, transportation, and healthcare were discussed at the session "Application of Modern Methods and Technologies in Systems Engineering and Digital Modeling."

The event program included 17 roundtables and 25 sessions. In total, the forum brought together over 350 representatives from industrial organizations, private businesses, public development institutions, the education system, government agencies, and scientific and educational institutions—all those directly involved in shaping the current scientific, technical, and industrial agenda aimed at ensuring Russia's intellectual, technological, and economic sovereignty, achieving national development goals of technological leadership, and creating a sustainable and dynamic economy.

The forum was held with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, grant to support projects to popularize science and technology as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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Dear colleagues! Dear friends!

Congratulations on Higher Education Teachers' Day!

Today we pay tribute to all who have dedicated their lives to the noble work of teaching.

The educational outcome depends primarily on the teacher, his or her compassion, professionalism, and life wisdom.

It is not enough to equip a student with knowledge; it is necessary to inspire them, help them find their own path in the profession, and develop civic consciousness.

This is precisely the calling of teaching, which requires complete dedication – I know this firsthand.

In turn, a teacher's greatest reward is their students' victories, their professional growth, and their success in life. I sincerely wish that your students are worthy of you.

It's difficult to overestimate your contribution to achieving technological leadership. The country's economic strength and independence directly depend on the training of professional personnel and the development of our leading scientific schools.

It's crucial that the teaching community is being renewed. More than a quarter of our faculty today are young scientists who are ready to invest their energy and talent in nurturing new generations of creators and builders.

In turn, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science will continue to create favorable conditions for teaching. Many of our flagship programs, such as Priority 2030, advanced engineering schools, and the campus construction program, are aimed at this end.

Teachers are the backbone of the national higher education system. They are the ones who shape the country's future in their classrooms and labs.

Thank you, dear colleagues, for your daily work and I wish you continued success, creative inspiration, prosperity and health.

All the best to you!

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