Youth policy at universities. Student self-government discussed at Voenmekh

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A meeting with Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, was held at the D. F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEKH" on the topic: "Student Self-Government as a Key Instrument for Implementing Youth Policy and Educational Activities in Higher Education Institutions."

The focus is on the role of student councils in the educational activities of universities, the development of leadership competencies, and the involvement of young people in social and managerial agendas. The course also provides an introduction to the history and scientific and educational activities of the university, and discusses practices of interaction between universities and youth associations.

"Today's students face a wide range of choices—opportunities, formats, and development trajectories," Olga Petrova emphasized. "And here, mentoring and university support are especially important, helping students chart their path and develop into competent, informed graduates. Ultimately, everything depends on the young people themselves and their willingness to be active and creative."

The roundtable was initiated by the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Participants included representatives of the St. Petersburg Student Council, the regional branch of the "Movement of the First," and the all-Russian project "Your Move."

Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the SPbPU Students' Trade Union and the St. Petersburg Student Council, was one of the event's co-organizers.

"The meeting was quite productive; we touched on many interesting topics relevant to the development of self-government in our country," said Maxim Susorov. "After this event, I myself began to look at some issues from a slightly different perspective. I'm pleased that Deputy Minister Olga Petrova, responsible for this area, places a strong emphasis on personal communication with student government representatives. This fosters dialogue and trust."

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Protecting Electric Power Systems: A Joint Project of the Polytechnic and the Technological University of Havana

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A team of scientists from the Institute of Civil Engineering and the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU, together with the Technological University of Havana "José Antonio Echeverría" (CUJAE), have developed a decision-making model aimed at optimizing the operation of electric power systems during extreme weather events. The project is being implemented with funding from a grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

In September 2025, an online meeting of the project teams was held to outline the project's scientific objectives. In October 2025, during a visit to the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University by a delegation from the Technological University of Havana "José Antonio Echeverría," Rector Marta Dunia Delgado Dapena and CUJAE Director General of Information, Communications, and Information Technology Naima Cepero Pérez reviewed the project's interim results. They praised their significant significance for Cuba.

The likelihood of power grid failures increases significantly during extreme weather events. Overhead power line outages can lead to a complete or partial disruption of power supply to consumers. The project aims to minimize the number of consumers without power.

The project's main result is a decision-making model that allows for determining the operating mode of the electric power system that will supply the greatest number of consumers with electricity. This model is presented as a digital solution based on a genetic optimization method. The research team has already received an application for practical implementation from its industrial partner, the RIO Design Bureau.

The scientific and technical results obtained as part of the project determine the optimal operating mode for the electric power system under extreme weather conditions. The proposed approach is intended for use in power system control centers to implement measures aimed at reducing the proportion of consumers without power. This scientific result is of particular value for Russia and the Republic of Cuba, as the problem of climate-related power outages in both countries is particularly acute and has not yet been fully resolved, noted Vyacheslav Burlov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Technical Biology.

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In memory of the writer and humanist: the Daniil Granin conference hall opened at the Polytechnic University

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January 1st marked the 107th anniversary of the birth of Daniil Aleksandrovich Granin, a St. Petersburg writer and graduate of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute named after M. I. Kalinin. At the end of the month, a celebratory event dedicated to the memory of the outstanding polytechnician took place at the SPbPU Humanities Institute—the opening of conference hall "Daniil Granin".

The spacious auditorium is located on the second floor of the GI's 6th academic building. Its walls are decorated with a mural featuring a portrait of Daniil Granin, his quotes, and the major milestones of his life. The artist, a Polytechnic University graduate, artist Vasily TsvetkovThe hall smoothly transitions into the Winter Garden.

The famous writer's daughter was present at the opening. Marina Chernysheva-Granina, editor-in-chief of the Neva magazine Alexander Melikhov, students and teachers, directors of institutes, vice-rectors and rector Andrei Rudskoy.

“I considered it an honor to come to such an important event for the university and am grateful for the participation of Marina Danilovna, the daughter of our great writer,” Andrei Rudskoy opened the ceremony. “The gallery of outstanding polytechnicians in the Main Building of our university begins with a portrait Daniil Alexandrovich Granin"That says it all. And when guests come to our university, and we introduce them to the history of the Polytechnic, Daniil Aleksandrovich's name always sounds like a refrain. And today, we're opening not just an auditorium; we're opening a conference hall. And that means a place for lively interaction, discussions, debates on various events, a place where candidate and doctoral dissertation defenses will take place. This will be a powerhouse for our university's humanities education. Farewell!"

Natalya Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute, added: "This hall is usually full; graduate students from all of the Polytechnic's institutes come here. Here they study higher education pedagogy and the history of science and technology. Daniil Aleksandrovich once taught the history of technology at the Polytechnic, and today it's a powerful global focus of the Humanities Institute, a scientific specialty. Schoolchildren come here for the Academy of Digital Linguistics and other events. We sincerely hope that the hall will truly become a place of power."

Marina Chernysheva-Granina and Alexander Melikhov shared personal memories of Daniil Alexandrovich. A vivid illustration of the many kind words spoken about this outstanding man was a segment from the 2000 program "Evenings at the Polytechnic," where Daniil Granin answered questions from Polytechnicians from the stage of the White Hall.

Afterwards, Andrei Rudskoy, Marina Chernysheva-Granina, and Natalia Chicherina cut the symbolic green ribbon, signifying the opening. The guests lingered for a long time, chatting and leafing through Daniil Granin's books, which were displayed on the tables. Marina Chernysheva-Granina thanked the Polytechnic University for the invitation and for preserving her father's memory: "I am pleased to be among you, to see your interest, and to be convinced that the Granin Foundation and the Granin Library are doing important work, that the memories of people who loved our city and loved the Polytechnic University are needed. I would like to wish you joy in life. I thank my father every day for passing on to me his ability to enjoy each day."

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"Root Place": Polytechnic and Karpinsky Institute launch project on the unity of nations

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2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The main goal of this initiative is to strengthen friendly ties and mutual understanding between all ethnic groups in this multinational country.

Students from all corners of our vast country study at the Polytechnic University. Therefore, in honor of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, SPbPU and the Karpinsky Institute launched the "Birthplace" project. Polytechnic students will discuss their small homeland through the lens of the region's geological features.

Each month, clips about different regions will be posted on the Polytechnic's official VKontakte page. The project's heroes will also be featured on banners outside the Main Building.

In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, Polytechnic University and the Karpinsky Institute are launching a joint project that, in our opinion, will showcase the true wealth of our country. "Russia has a wide variety of mineral resources, for which various regions are renowned. We'll talk about this, too, but our greatest strength lies in our people, their community, and their shared destiny," noted Marianna Dyakova, Head of SPbPU's Public Relations Department.

The Karpinsky Institute explained how the idea for this project came about: "We constantly work with regions—their subsoil resources, their geological maps. At some point, we realized that behind every deposit, behind every figure in geological reports, there are people. When we met our colleagues from the Polytechnic University, it quickly became clear that we were looking in the same direction. You have students from all over the country, and we have knowledge of the geology of these regions. And we wanted to combine this in a single project: to make the region "speak" through the person who was born there, is now studying at the Polytechnic University, and is thinking about the future."

Marianna Dyakova emphasized: "We announced an open call for students to participate in the project and saw an incredible response—a huge number of students wanted to talk about their small homelands. I believe this is very valuable and significant. Students from all over Russia will share the riches of their region and, thanks to the collection of the Karpinsky Institute's Geological Museum, will showcase mineral samples."

The project will tell about 12 regions of Russia.

The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is the leader in diamond reserves and production. Krasnoyarsk Krai is the leader in gold production. Belgorod Oblast is the leader in iron ore reserves and production. Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug is the leader in oil reserves and production. Kemerovo Oblast is the leader in coal reserves and production. Murmansk Oblast is the leader in rare metal and rare earth element reserves and production. Komi Republic is the leader in aluminum reserves and production. Chukotka Autonomous Okrug is the leader in tin reserves. Magadan Oblast is the leader in silver reserves and production. Kabardino-Balkarian Republic is the leader in tungsten reserves. Perm Krai is the leader in potash reserves and production. Zabaikalsky Krai is the leader in uranium reserves and production.

This project is about the living connection between regions. When a student, standing in our country's largest natural science museum, picks up a mineral sample and says, "This is my region," geology ceases to be a "quiet" science. It becomes a personal story, a responsibility and pride for one's region, for the entire country. And it's also an important conversation about unity. Different regions, different resources—one country," the Karpinsky Institute noted.

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Nevsky Desant: The Polytechnic University kicked off the season of good deeds.

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A ceremonial assembly was held in the foyer of the Technopolis Polytech Research Building, marking the launch of the youth patriotic campaign "Nevsky Desant." Members of St. Petersburg student teams performed creative routines, received vouchers for the season, and heard parting words from distinguished guests and organizers. The students will travel to remote villages in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, as well as Karelia.

Varvara Volkova, Director of the Youth Initiatives Support Center, addressed the participants with welcoming remarks: "I really want to congratulate you on the launch of this traditional, kind, and somewhat patriotic event. It encompasses everything that's most important to a young person who wants to change the world for the better. You're a great team, and you're all here out of the goodness of your hearts. You want people who need your help to meet you and receive it. You bring glory to our city of St. Petersburg with your actions. We wish you success, we wish you a wonderful time, and we hope that when you return, you'll be happy with the wonderful and kind deeds you've accomplished."

Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security at SPbPU, addressed the soldiers: "Work and sport have always been creative forces that unite our youth. And, in my opinion, student work brigades in our country are one of the pillars of student work. Today's event, which has been held several times at our Polytechnic University, is proof of this. We are honored and proud to host and conduct the Nevsky Landing parade every time. I wish you happiness, health, bright days, and plenty of optimism and smiles. Friends, bon voyage!"

Varvara Olegovna and Maxim Aleksandrovich presented vouchers to the Nevsky Desant detachment commanders and congratulated the soldiers celebrating their birthdays. St. Petersburg student detachments provide sponsorship assistance, assist pensioners, visit animal shelters, improve socially significant sites, work on monuments and memorials, and perform maintenance work at churches. The campaign aims to preserve the traditions of the Nevsky Desant detachments, develop the volunteer movement, and foster active citizenship among young people.

This year, 30 detachments, comprising over 750 fighters, will travel to towns in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, as well as Karelia. The Polytechnic University will be represented by five teams: "Russian Knight," "Peter the Great," "Ilya Muromets," "Prince Gagarin," and "Evpatiy Kolovrat." The event will run from January 24 to February 15, 2026.

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Polytechnic University engineers have developed efficient pumps for handling highly contaminated liquids.

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Engineers from the Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory at the Higher School of Power Engineering, Institute of Power Engineering (HSEM IE), Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, have developed a line of highly efficient free-vortex dewatering pumps optimized for handling contaminated liquids. The efficiency of the new pumps is, on average, 1–3% higher than that of leading global equivalents. This work is being supported by the federal program "Priority 2030."

Sewage pumps often struggle to handle dirty liquids, wear quickly due to abrasive particles, fail, and have low efficiency. Meanwhile, free-vortex pumps (FVPs), which are resistant to very dirty water carrying sand, debris, wipes, medical masks, solids, fibrous media, and abrasive particles, have been the least studied due to the complex flow patterns within the flow path. However, using FVPs instead of traditional centrifugal pumps in wastewater treatment plants allows for a longer pump life without the need for repairs and downtime associated with flow path clogging.

Although centrifugal pumps have higher absolute efficiency, when considered over the entire pump lifecycle and considering that centrifugal pumps at sewage treatment plants are often oversized, it's possible to replace a centrifugal impeller with a free-flowing one without increasing the input power, thereby using electricity more efficiently. This will allow complex liquids to be pumped without breakdowns or downtime, making water supply systems more reliable and efficient, explained Arsenty Klyuev, project manager, research fellow at the GSEM Institute of Economics's Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory, and leading specialist at the System Engineering Design Bureau.

SPbPU engineers developed a line of free-vortex pumps (SVN 50/20, SVN 100/20, SVN 160/20) and manufactured a prototype SVN 160/20. For various types of pumps, as a result of numerical calculations, they managed to achieve an increase in efficiency 1-3% higher than that of the world’s best analogues that left the market. In their work, polytechnicians used digital design and modeling technologies, as well as a combination of traditional and additive manufacturing technologies for a prototype. Initial experimental studies of the prototype SVN 160/20 have already been carried out at the stand in the Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, on the basis of which the mathematical model of the flow in the flow part of the free-vortex pump is being validated and which confirmed the calculated efficiency value. The capabilities of the research experimental and computational complex of the Laboratory of Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering made it possible to reduce the development period of new pumps to the stage of experimental research of a prototype from 1–1.5 years to 3–4 months. The conditions created with the support of the Priority 2030 program open up opportunities for research and development of methods for designing world-class pumping equipment. In addition, the technologies created by the engineers of the Laboratory of Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering of SPbPU make it possible to develop more energy-efficient and reliable products for various industries, including housing and communal services, the nuclear, oil and chemical industries, agriculture and are especially relevant for manufacturers of pumping equipment that do not have their own research and development center.

According to the Russian Pump Manufacturers Association, 70% of wastewater pumps (which include SVN pumps) will be imported into Russia in 2025, worth 1.5 billion rubles. "Our development has significant potential for import substitution of foreign equipment and strengthening the country's technological sovereignty in pump engineering. It's also worth noting that the project includes high-quality training for young engineers, as the average age of the team member is 24," noted Arseniy Klyuev.

The developers' future plans include conducting comprehensive experimental energy and cavitation studies of the SVN 160/20 prototype, followed by validation of the mathematical models. Following these studies, they will prepare for the launch of a pilot production series of pumps and scale up the product line.

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The Polytechnic method was recognized as the discovery of the year in solid-state radiation physics.

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SPbPU scientists have developed a method for assessing the radiation resistance of gallium oxide based on fractal analysis of collision cascades during irradiation with accelerated ions. This will allow them to predict the failure of electronics under radiation conditions. The Scientific Council of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences recognized the Polytechnic University's research as the most important achievement of 2025 in the field of solid-state radiation physics.

A research team, including professors Platon Karasev and Andrey Titov of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications' Higher School of Engineering Physics, and Anton Klevtsov and Elizaveta Fedorenko, assistant professors of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics' Department of Physics, applied two previously unrelated approaches to analyzing damage formation in gallium oxide electronic components. As a result, the researchers demonstrated the ability to predict the rate of defect accumulation, which will enable optimization of the manufacturing technology for diodes, transistors, and other components based on this material.

What is the significance of this discovery? Firstly, the production of semiconductor electronic devices requires the addition of atoms of special impurities in specific areas. This alters the properties of these regions of the material, resulting in diodes, transistors, and other components. One of the most precise technological methods for this addition is the acceleration of ions and their bombardment of the semiconductor (ion implantation). However, this has an undesirable side effect: structural damage. The new method developed by Polytechnic University scientists will allow for more precise calculations of irradiation during the production of semiconductors for electronic devices, minimizing the negative consequences.

Secondly, gallium oxide's high radiation resistance makes it a promising semiconductor for next-generation electronics—from onboard spacecraft to control systems at nuclear power plants. The electronic devices needed to manage electrical power are constantly exposed to radiation, and the method proposed by the Polytechnic Institute researchers will help predict the likelihood of their failure and prevent accidents.

Results of the Polytechnics' study St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov notedAccording to the mayor, this discovery makes a significant contribution to fulfilling the Russian President's instructions on developing domestic microelectronics and confirms the high potential of the St. Petersburg scientific school.

The recognition of the RAS academicians and the governor's high praise for the achievements of the SPbPU scientific school in micro- and nanoelectronics technologies demonstrate that the university's scientists are working at the forefront of modern science, in close contact with enterprises, conducting research commissioned by them and ensuring Russia's sovereignty in this field.

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Polytechnic University's strategic partnership with India through the Go-Brics Forum

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A meeting with Viktor Kokushkin, Vice President of the Go-Brics Business Forum, was held at the Polytechnic University. The organization's president is a renowned Indian public and political figure. Purnima Anand, which actively supports Russia. The meeting participants discussed prospects for cooperation in education, technological entrepreneurship, and youth projects within the BRICS group, with a particular focus on Russia's strategic partner, the Republic of India.

SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev presented the university's best practices in international cooperation, including strategic partnerships within the BRICS International Municipal Forum and the participation of Polytechnic University students in major educational and competitive projects.

In particular, Dmitry Arsenyev spoke about the international student project marathon initiated by the Polytechnic University—an effective mechanism for joint international scientific project activities among students and young scientists, where multinational teams solve real-world engineering, technical, and IT problems.

Viktor Kokushkin presented the Go-Brics Business Forum as a platform for commercializing cooperation between participating countries. He praised the Polytechnic University's potential and expressed interest in working together to create an "intellectual pipeline" connecting Indian IT expertise with Russia's advanced engineering schools.

The parties discussed plans for a large-scale, multi-level competitive hackathon involving several thousand students from Russia, India, the UAE, and other BRICS countries. Its launch is scheduled for early March. Polytechnic University students participated in a test hackathon in late December, which tested the Go-Brics Business Forum online platform, created specifically for technical competitions. Participants emphasized the need for close alignment between educational programs and industry needs and discussed mechanisms through which student competition winners could receive not only awards but also guaranteed internships at Indian and other international high-tech companies.

Discussions also included inviting talented Indian students to the Polytechnic's English-language educational programs, the participation of BRICS students in the Polytechnic University's summer and winter schools, the implementation of research and development projects for Indian companies, the involvement of their specialists in SPbPU's retraining and advanced training programs, the commercialization of the university's innovative developments, and other issues.

The meeting participants agreed to further develop specific pilot projects, including organizing an upcoming hackathon, and outlined paths to signing a strategic partnership agreement.

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The Federal Competence Center assessed the best resource management practices at the Polytechnic University.

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A delegation from the Federal Competence Center spent two days at the Polytechnic University. The visit was part of the federal project "Labor Productivity."

The FCC representatives were shown how the university manages its property resources to ensure comprehensive education and student accommodation. The guests toured the academic buildings, analyzed the efficiency of classroom use, and learned about the management mechanisms of the Student Campus and the university's hotel complex. The visit concluded with a working meeting to discuss the results of the trip.

Experts from the Federal Competence Center highly praised the university's leadership for its openness to analyzing and continuously refining business processes and asset optimization projects. Polytechnic University was singled out among other universities for its focus on long-term strategic development and commitment to continuous improvement. The delegation also praised the high level of capitalization of the university's strategic partnerships for the development of classroom and laboratory space.

One of the university's most significant and effective practices for optimizing its classroom resources is the partial transfer of the practical portion of its educational programs to industrial partners. For example, in some programs, the theoretical portion is taught at the Polytechnic University, while students' practical training is organized at Power Machines facilities. This not only helps balance the classroom load but also gives students the opportunity to learn in a real-world production environment, explained Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.

Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs, presented the Polytechnic's industrial partners' participation in equipping and renovating classrooms, student design bureaus, and research laboratories. For example, in November 2025, a classroom was opened, equipped with the support of industrial partners RKS-Energo, NPF LOGIKA, and GC Vzlet. And in December, the grand opening of the renovated educational space of the student design bureau "Power Machines — Polytechnic" took place.

The main goal of the FCC representatives' visit to the Polytechnic University was to systematically collect best practices for managing the university's property resources effectively and then disseminate them to other universities across the country. During the working meeting, Vice Rector for Human Resources Maria Vrublevskaya noted that projects for effective campus management have been implemented at the Polytechnic University since the launch of the Priority 2030 state program. One of the most striking examples is the MetaCampus Polytechnic virtual digital ecosystem. Winner of the 2024 Best Campus Management Practice Award At the PriorityFest festival, a digital campus information model was created to improve the efficiency of managing the university's space and infrastructure. More than 2,500 students and 15 faculty mentors are involved in the project, who continue to make suggestions for refining the model and digitizing the spaces. Over 10,000 spaces have already been digitized.

Several representatives of the Federal Center for Competitiveness (FCC) were introduced to the university's efforts to support applicants and attract and retain students.

"This was a useful and insightful dialogue about modern approaches to admissions and career guidance. We shared our best practices in analytics, digital tools, and program promotion with our colleagues from the Sociocenter. This exchange of experience is invaluable for the development of the entire higher education system," emphasized Vitaly Drobchik, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Executive Secretary of the Admissions Committee.

Sociocenter experts also noted the efficient management of the university's campus and the use of a hotel complex to optimize the distribution of student accommodation for both state-funded and fee-paying students.

"Systematic and regular work to improve the organizational structure of the residential complex allows us to quickly reallocate resources. Systematic and innovative management practices enable us to efficiently utilize every square meter of residential space and improve the quality of life and learning for students," noted Vyacheslav Olshevsky, Director of the Student City.

Following the visit, representatives of the Federal Competence Center proposed developing cooperation with SPbPU as a university working on a range of progressive practices to improve the effectiveness of administrative, educational, and organizational management decisions.

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Polytechnic University is the best employer in the Science and Education sector according to the hh.ru 2025 ranking.

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Polytechnic University was included in the hh.ru employer ranking and took first place among the largest scientific and educational organizations, becoming the only university in St. Petersburg in this industry and numerical group based on the results of 2025.

In the overall ranking among the largest companies by number of employees (more than 5,001 people), SPbPU took 114th place, scoring 97.05 points.

"Over 5,500 people work for the benefit of the Polytechnic University, and our goal as an employer is to continuously create an environment in which our employees can not only develop professionally but also feel the value of their contribution to the development of society, higher education, and science," notes Vice-Rector for Human Resources Maria Vrublevskaya. "As part of the university's development program, we have launched a number of initiatives aimed at developing the competencies and qualifications of Polytechnic students, supporting talented individuals through training, internships, and project involvement, as well as onboarding and attracting new employees. Our goals for the new year include optimizing support processes, improving service quality and customer focus, and implementing socially oriented programs. And these are just the first steps on the long road to creating an atmosphere of well-being, security, and self-development."

The annual hh.ru employer ranking is a large-scale labor market study, providing insights into how companies structure their internal HR processes, personnel management, and job seeker interactions. As of the end of 2025, approximately 1,792 companies from 41 economic sectors participated in the study. The final results were compiled based on 692,000 votes cast by job seekers across the country.

Rating xx.ru "This award reflects a high assessment of SPbPU's human resources and internal environment. Our status as a 'best employer' obligates us to strictly adhere to labor quality standards and improve our tools for retaining and attracting leading academic and management personnel," says Maria Pakhomova, Head of the HR Directorate.

The ranking methodology is based on a multi-component assessment, combining: a company-wide HR survey; an eNPS survey assessing the loyalty of current employees; an analysis of former employee reviews; and a survey of external job seekers. This comprehensive approach provides a comparable picture of employer perceptions.

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