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Representatives of the Polytechnic Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade participated in two key events of the BRICS International Municipal Forum, held at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center. Expert presentations covered topics such as workforce development in the tourism and hospitality sector and creating an inspiring environment for youth initiatives.

Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade at SPbPU, and Natalia Muizinik, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations and Political Studies at Northwest Management University of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, moderated a panel discussion on developing human resources in tourism and hospitality, with an emphasis on cross-cultural competence.

The event brought together leading experts, representatives of the academic community, government agencies, and the tourism industry from the BRICS and CIS countries. Participants discussed current issues related to professional training, the implementation of innovative teaching methods, and enhancing the industry's investment attractiveness, striving to develop practical solutions for developing the tourism potential of participating countries. One of the key speakers at the section was Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hospitality Management programs at SPbPU, who presented a paper on "Adapting Professional Training for the Tourism Industry in the Context of International Labor Market Trends." She emphasized the growing demand for specialists with intercultural communication skills, digital competencies, and innovative thinking, and proposed innovative approaches to modernizing university and college curricula aimed at training specialists capable of adapting to dynamic market conditions, mastering new technologies, and managing the quality of tourism services. Tatyana Khnykina discussed the prospects for integrating digital technologies into the educational process, developing critical thinking and creativity, and introducing new practical training formats through internships and participation in real-world projects with international companies.

The participation of representatives from BRICS, CIS, and friendly countries in the section facilitated constructive dialogue and the development of effective mechanisms for advancing international cooperation in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The event focused on current methodological aspects of human resource development, cross-cultural competence, and the implementation of innovative solutions, facilitating the exchange of best practices and strengthening collaboration between science, business, and government agencies, as well as the formulation of strategies for developing the tourism potential of participating countries.

Olga Voronova commented on her participation in the event: "Organizing the section 'Developing Human Resource Potential in Tourism and Hospitality in the BRICS Region' plays a key role in strengthening international cooperation and developing effective mechanisms for training highly qualified specialists. We see particular value in jointly exploring solutions that contribute to the creation of a unified educational space that meets global trends and the unique cultural characteristics of each BRICS member state. Through such collaboration, we will be able to ensure the professional growth of our students and strengthen the position of our countries in the global tourism market."

In addition, a strategic session entitled "Creating Youth Spaces: How to Form Safe and Inspiring Spaces for Ideas and Projects?" was held, organized by the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations.

The speaker was Aik Aghajanyan, a management student at SPbPU's Institute of Mechanics and Technology and the head of the Polytechnic University Model UN student association. In his presentation, he shared practices for creating and developing youth platforms for intercultural interaction and public diplomacy in St. Petersburg. He also presented his own projects: St. Petersburg International Diplomatic Festival (SIDF) and the BRICS School of Mayors, which demonstrated high results in the field of international youth cooperation and became shining examples of successful initiatives in line with the session's theme.

The event brought together participants from across the BRICS countries and served as a platform for the exchange of experiences between youth leaders, government officials, NGOs, and educational institutions.

The projects presented by Ike were noted by participants as successful examples of strengthening international dialogue, developing youth diplomacy, and creating a sustainable community of young leaders.

"It's important to me that Polytechnic University student projects are becoming part of the international dialogue. "Youth initiatives today aren't just ideas; they're tangible tools for strengthening intercultural cooperation. Our projects demonstrate that students can create sustainable platforms for diplomacy, partnership, and positive change," Ike shared.

Ike's speech emphasized the active role of the SPbPU student community in forming international initiatives, developing cultural dialogue, and strengthening youth leadership.

Polytechnic University is strengthening its status as a key player in the BRICS international agenda by serving as a platform for expert dialogue, training, and promoting youth initiatives, creating conditions for the implementation of ambitious student projects, and supporting the participation of young leaders in international programs, discussions, and the development of a new youth policy model.

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A seminar and meeting for heads of departments of educational institutions in the Northwestern and Central Federal Districts coordinating scholarship issues was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was attended by 114 participants representing 78 universities and research institutions.

The keynote speakers were Eduard Temnov, a leading advisor to the All-Russian Trade Union of Education of the Russian Federation and a long-standing expert in scholarship regulations, and Sergei Golutvin, Head of the Department of Social and Legal Protection of Students at Tula State University and Head of the Scholarship Monitoring Analytical Group at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

SPbPU First Vice-Rector Vitaly Sergeev welcomed the seminar-meeting participants, noting the importance of the seminar and thanking the Russian Ministry of Education and Science for choosing the Polytechnic University as the venue for the event.

The main goal of these seminars, which are being held this year in all federal districts, is to reduce the number of questions university staff have about scholarships. "The problems are often similar, and when they accumulate, we meet and clarify all the complex issues," emphasized Vitaly Sergeev.

The seminar included a detailed discussion of current issues related to new reporting parameters for the use of scholarship funds, funding for student scholarships, and changes in support for student families and students with children. Considerable attention was paid to the allocation of state social scholarships, including in connection with legislative changes regarding income accounting that came into effect in 2024. The allocation of academic scholarships for undergraduates and state scholarships for postgraduate students were also discussed.

Seminar participants reinforced their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in distributing scholarship funds at higher education institutions across scholarship types and student categories in accordance with Russian legislation.

At the end of the meeting, a meeting was held with Islam Albakov, Head of the Department of Comprehensive Planning and Regulatory Support for Youth Policy at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. The main topic of the meeting was the selection process for the Presidential and Government of the Russian Federation scholarships.

Over the past two years, we've significantly modernized the scholarship system, introducing new types of scholarships, and increasing the amounts of all existing scholarships to at least 15,000 rubles. Now, for the first time, we're selecting candidates for the Presidential Scholarships using the new criteria. Our goal is to select the truly top students and give them the opportunity to receive 30,000 rubles monthly, which truly provides an excellent incentive for their studies and research," Islam Albakov noted.

Islam Albakov also emphasized that similar seminars will continue in the future, both to share experiences and to discuss pressing issues related to regulating scholarship provision and developing unified approaches to law enforcement.

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The citywide Mathematics Olympiad was held at ITMO University. Fifty students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated. All participants demonstrated a high level of preparation and confident knowledge, achieving excellent results in both the team and individual competitions.

Following the Olympiad's results, Yegor Grigoryev, a third-year student at the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, won the individual Grand Prix, scoring the maximum number of points and leaving the other participants far behind.

Egor commented on his success: "This was my first time participating in this Olympiad. The problems varied in difficulty. Some were easy to solve, while others seemed challenging but quite interesting. I especially had to improvise on the geometry and differential equation problems. I would like to express my gratitude to Irina Vyacheslavovna Vagurina for her excellent teaching of mathematical analysis, and to Maria Romanovna Bortkovskaya for preparing me for the Olympiad."

In the team competition, students Egor Grigoryev, Daniil Sereda (Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity), and Artemy Goldberg (Institute of Physics and Mechanics) took a respectable second place. The individual success of the participants deserves special mention: nine diplomas were awarded to the Polytechnic University representatives in the individual competition, confirming their high level of mathematical preparation.

The Olympiad jury included Alexandra Vakaeva and Leonid Levitsky, associate professors of the Department of Higher Mathematics at SPbPU. The judges noted the high level of difficulty of the problems and the participants' thorough preparation. Reviewing and handling appeals required diligence and a great deal of responsibility, and the team of experts accomplished this task with distinction.

Events like these offer students new opportunities for professional and academic growth, foster research skills, and strengthen interuniversity ties. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University expresses its sincere gratitude to the ITMO University organizing committee and personally to the jury chair, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor Igor Popov, for the high level of organization and warm atmosphere.

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The in-person training session for future mentors of the "Fundamentals of Project-Based Activities" course was held at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. This event marked the beginning of a significant project for the university to integrate student project-based learning into the curriculum.

During the course, students will learn the fundamentals of management and implement real-life projects for external and internal clients, applying their acquired knowledge in practice. Each team will be accompanied by a mentor from among KRSU faculty. The course is a proprietary development of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and has been offered to all second-year undergraduate students since 2017.

The pilot course at KRSU is planned to launch in the spring semester of 2026. In the meantime, future mentors will study the intricacies of this complex work and collect project topics.

The "Project Fundamentals" course is a cutting-edge practice that has long been implemented at the Polytechnic University, and now, for the first time in Kyrgyzstan, we will be introducing this course at KRSU. "This is an excellent opportunity for students to try their hand at real projects and even implement their own ideas," noted Marina Yurchenko, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at KRSU.

The mentor training was attended by staff from the Department of Information Computing Technologies, Economics and Management Systems, the Department of Physical Chemistry, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, the Department of Physical Processes in Mining, the Department of Physics and Microelectronics, the Department of Advertising, the Department of Architecture and Construction, the Department of Technical and Methodological Analysis, and the Department of Advertising.

The mentor training is being conducted by Inna Seledtsova, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation, and Anton Ambrazhey, a senior research fellow at the International Academic Competence Center "Intelligent Enterprise Technologies" of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering."

Our team already has experience replicating the course at other universities. We provide not only mentor training but also full methodological support for the course implementation and pilot launch," said Anton Ambrazhey.

When implementing the course at KRSU, we paid close attention to localization: the mentoring model, the assessment system, and the specifics of the project topics. Our experience replicating the course at other universities, including the Russian-Armenian University, demonstrates the importance of localization tailored to the specifics of the country and university, Inna Seledtsova shared.

Ruzanna Ayrapetova, Head of the Department of Educational Policy and Quality Assurance at the Russian-Armenian University, spoke to KRSU faculty about her experience teaching the "Fundamentals of Project-Based Activities" course and the evolution of approaches to course organization.

Yulia Alekseeva, senior lecturer at the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation and responsible for working with clients on the SPbPU project management course, shared her expertise in working with clients for student projects via a videoconference. Future KRSU mentors learned about the course's philosophy, the role of the instructor and their responsibilities, and the basic principles of project management. They also developed a course launch roadmap, which will be used for further preparation with the support of SPbPU.

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Today, the Polytechnic University acquired a new partner: the Kirov Central Park of Culture and Leisure, or CPCL for short. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and CPCL Director Pavel Seleznev signed a cooperation agreement.

Pavel Andreevich graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Polytechnic University in 1985, so his visit to his alma mater was a special occasion for him. He was accompanied by Alexey Yezhov, First Deputy Director of the Central Park of Culture and Recreation, and Maria Zhuk, a methodologist at the Yelaginoostrovsky Palace Museum. The guests were greeted by Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Advisor to the Rector's Office Vladimir Glukhov, Vice Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov, Director of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Fundraising and Alumni Relations Center Sergey Chichenev, and Director of the Polytechnic Museum Valery Klimov.

The conversation around the oval table in the rector's office was both businesslike and friendly. Many shared memories emerged, from childhood walks in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure to student years at the Polytechnic University. Pavel Seleznev recounted how he, a graduate of the LPI Mechanical Engineering Department and then the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, became the head of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure, which he has managed for 14 years now. He shared interesting facts about the park, in particular, about tulips, which have now become an integral part of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure, although they were previously absent there. Incidentally, it could be said that it was thanks to the tulips that the current cooperation agreement was signed. On the day of the citywide cleanup day, October 25, the Central Park of Culture and Leisure donated 10 thousand bulbs of these flowers to the Polytechnic UniversityThey were planted in various flowerbeds on campus, and in the spring we'll be able to host a mini-tulip festival here (the Central Park of Culture and Leisure hosts such festivals every year).

"Today marks a new chapter in our relationship; let's work together," Andrey Rudskoy said during the meeting. "You might be interested in our students' experience creating the Polytechnic University MetaCampus—a virtual digital ecosystem connecting the university's campus information model, databases, and service systems. We would be delighted if your specialists took on the responsibility for our park."

Developing this idea, Andrey Rudskoy presented a gift to Pavel Seleznev Photo album "Flora and fauna of the Polytechnic Park". An equivalent return gift to the Polytechnic was a colorful publication dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Elaginoostrovsky Palace and Park Ensemble.

Collaboration between the university and the Central Park of Culture and Leisure offers endless possibilities. In addition to staff training and professional development, this includes educational and on-the-job training and internships for students, career-guided excursions, visiting lectures, joint events, the participation of university creative teams in the Yelagin Park street theater festival, the participation of student research societies and design bureaus in the Yelagin Rally modeling and technical sports festival, and simply the volunteer participation of SPbPU students in Central Park of Culture and Leisure events. This includes technical expertise of amusement rides and collaboration on organizational and technical issues related to the preservation and development of the Polytechnic Park. Furthermore, Andrey Rudskoy greatly interested the partners in the opportunity to participate in the restoration of the garden at the Kholomki Estate Museum.

"We know what to surprise you with in Kholomki, we're preparing a surprise," Pavel Seleznev intrigued. "The Central Park of Culture and Leisure also has some interesting offers for students. Signing the agreement with the Polytechnic University is a great honor for me, and I hope our collaboration will be promising and mutually enriching."

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The International Multimedia Press Center of the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group hosted a press conference titled "Engineers of the Future: Research by Scientists Changing the World Today." The event focused on the developments of scientists at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Participants presented to the general public for the first time specific solutions developed with the support of the Priority 2030 program and outlined the key scientific and technological areas (KNTDs) on which the Polytechnic University is focusing its efforts to achieve national technological leadership. The press conference also discussed current challenges facing Russian higher education.

At the beginning of the event, Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research, explained why the Polytechnic University has focused on three key scientific and technological areas: "Systems Digital Engineering," "Materials, Technologies, and Production," and "Artificial Intelligence for Cross-Industry Problem Solving."

Peter the Great Polytechnic University is a large organization with nearly 37,000 employees, including 4,500 researchers and faculty, and over 200 research departments. We carefully and retrospectively assessed the research teams that possess, firstly, the scientific, technical, and technological foundation necessary to bring their products to market, and secondly, significant experience interacting with industrial partners and qualified customers. We structured these teams and realized that they fit into three key areas: fundamental and applied research, strategic products we plan to bring to market, and the educational framework that supports these areas in terms of higher education and postgraduate studies.

Yuri Fomin emphasized that when deciding on the projects to be included in the key areas, Polytechnic University experts consulted with representatives of the business community, with whom the university has extensive, historical ties. Therefore, the projects selected were based on specific needs.

Alexey Borovkov, chief designer of the key scientific and technological area, "System Digital Engineering," discussed the goals of the program: "In scientific terms, the Polytechnic University is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, and in technical and technological terms, it produces high-tech products for the entire industry, where the primary tools are digital technologies and digital engineering. Given that the center of gravity in the competitive struggle has shifted to the development stage of high-tech products, the strategic goal of ensuring technological leadership is divided into two tasks. The first is the development, development, application, and implementation of technologies. The most advanced technology here is digital twins, which have the highest market growth rate—over 40 percent per year. The second task is the development, production, and operation of competitive products. The global engineering market is quite large: in 2024, it was worth over two trillion dollars, and by 2030, it is expected to reach approximately seven trillion dollars. This essentially covers everything related to engineering.

Alexey Borovkov presented 11 projects included in the "System Digital Engineering" scientific and technical conference, highlighting the industrial partners supporting them. The speaker clarified that the projects are expected to attract approximately 700 million rubles in extra-budgetary funds this year. By implementing research and development projects for the real sector of the economy, the university will attract four times more extra-budgetary funds for every ruble of budgetary funds.

Alexey Borovkov presented the results expected by the end of the year: the development of a digital platform for the development and application of CML-Bench digital twins, which ensures effective work with many high-tech industries and the digital transformation of engineering education based on a new knowledge and competency management system; the refinement of a small aircraft, where this year PISh engineers won the Russian championship in the light aviation class, which is intended to be later converted into an unmanned aircraft for agricultural engineering work; a next-generation burner device for the oil and gas industry; a new design of a mixing grid for nuclear power; a promising line of dental implants and exoprostheses; developments in the field of thermonuclear reactors, etc.

Arsenty Klyuev, a research fellow at the Laboratory of Hydromechanical Engineering at the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU, spoke at a press conference about one of the unique solutions within the framework of the KNTN-1 "System Digital Engineering" project related to the import substitution of foreign pumping equipment. This involves the development of innovative dewatering pumps to improve the energy efficiency and reliability of industrial and municipal water supply systems. The Polytechnic University has developed the flow geometry for a line of innovative free-vortex dewatering pumps optimized for handling contaminated liquids. The efficiency of these pumps already exceeds the best foreign analogues, and the validation of the mathematical flow model resulting from experimental studies of one of the pump prototypes will enable future virtual testing of similar pumps based on the digital platform being developed at the Polytechnic University as part of the KNTN-1 project. The implementation of this equipment will improve the energy efficiency and reliability of industrial and municipal water supply and wastewater systems, reducing operating costs and resource consumption. This domestic development will also help replace popular foreign brands. Such pumps are essential for various industries, including chemicals, housing and utilities, agriculture, and others.

Chief Designer Anatoly Popovich spoke about the challenges being addressed within the key scientific and technological area of "Materials, Technologies, and Production."

We've created a triad that links the development of new materials, manufacturing technology, and product manufacturing. We focus on the real needs of the country's industry. For example, 80% of gas turbines used in gas pipelines are currently imported, and they suffer from high wear and tear. Polytechnic University has signed a contract with Gazprom and proposes using additive technologies to solve this problem. For example, we're the first in the Russian Federation to create a gas turbine blade using 3D printing," noted Anatoly Popovich.

The next task is small-scale additive manufacturing of hot gas tract components. Polytechnic University has established small-scale production of T32 gas turbine combustion chamber injector swirl rings using selective laser melting technology. Finally, the repair and restoration of worn parts is also being carried out using 3D printing technology, but this time using direct laser deposition. The speaker demonstrated samples of finished components created at Polytechnic University to journalists.

Evgeniy Borisov, associate professor at the scientific and educational center “Structural and Functional Materials” of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, spoke about another unique technology developed in this key area – multimaterial 3D metal printing of complex-profile products. For the first time, the engineer demonstrated to the general public unique samples of parts created using a new technology for manufacturing complex-profile metal products from several materials using additive technologies. Traditional technologies (surfacing, welding, etc.) do not allow making products with complex geometries, in contrast to selective laser melting technology. However, it is limited to only one material. For more complex products involving several materials, it is necessary to divide the part into parts, process it in several cycles, and then connect it. This adds additional technological steps, increases the weight of the part and increases overall labor costs. The technology developed at Polytech allows the creation of complex-profile products for the high-tech industry within the framework of one technological cycle. Moreover, using this method, it is possible to increase, in particular, heat resistance, wear resistance, strength in specified areas while maintaining properties in the rest of the product. In addition, the new method of manufacturing metal parts from multiple materials can be used to create products in which some of the zones have special properties, such as a strength gradient. In the medical field, this can be used to create biocompatible implants from titanium and cobalt chromium.

Concluding his presentation on the work under the KNTN-2 "Materials, Technologies, and Production" conference, Anatoly Popovich added that Polytechnic University has already begun implementing Russian President Vladimir Putin's directive to establish research and production associations based at universities in collaboration with industrial enterprises. This will accelerate the introduction of breakthrough advanced manufacturing technologies into industry, which is essential for the country's technological leadership. Gas turbine engines represent the pinnacle of engineering and the driving force of modern mechanical engineering, so the implementation of low-tonnage production of critical components and parts for gas pumping units at Polytechnic University is an extremely important and pressing task for Russia.

SPbPU's chief designer, Yuri Fomin, spoke about its newest key scientific and technological area, "Artificial Intelligence for Cross-Industry Problem Solving."

The department's main strategic project addresses the challenges faced by vertically integrated oil and gas companies (VIOCs), which have two of the most expensive stages: exploration and production. Each of these stages is quite complex and generates a huge amount of heterogeneous and unstructured data. Our goal is to develop a tool, preferably based on machine learning methods, that could reduce these costs. To address this, Polytechnic University has created a digital platform for multimodal data analysis to generate predictive and prescriptive analytics, and has patented and registered the "Polanis" trademark," noted Yuri Fomin.

The speaker reported that this platform is currently being used to work on five projects. Alexander Timin, head of the Laboratory of Nano- and Microencapsulation of Biologically Active Substances at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU, first spoke to journalists about one of them—the search for new antitumor compounds using artificial intelligence.

The Polytechnic University has created a database containing information on the interactions of 100,000 potential anticancer chemical compounds with target proteins in cancer tumors. This is essential for accelerating one of the most labor-intensive processes: the search for compounds that could form the basis for drug therapy for malignant tumors. A mechanism has been developed for the rapid identification of molecular descriptors that statistically significantly correlate with antitumor activity. The use of machine learning methods reduces costs in the initial stages of development by up to 40% and shortens the time to market for a drug. The database is especially important for the development of cancer drugs whose active ingredients selectively target pathological cells directly within the tumor and do not have a systemic effect on surrounding tissues. This allows for a faster and more effective therapeutic effect, while reducing the adverse effects of chemotherapy.

The press conference concluded with a lively discussion. One of the journalists noted that scientific developments are often not implemented in industry due to a lack of necessary production capacity and a gap between science and industry, and he clarified plans for replicating the developments presented at the press conference. In response to a question, Anatoly Popovich invited journalists on a tour of the Polytechnic University, noting that the university not only develops unique technologies and facilitates their implementation in the real economy, but in some areas also provides the full cycle of creating finished high-tech products within the university walls.

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The International Forum of Foreign Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities was held in Moscow. The event brought together hundreds of representatives of the global alumni community, who today are prominent government officials, successful entrepreneurs, scientists, and cultural leaders in their home countries. The forum became a key platform for strengthening professional and friendly ties, as well as for discussing the role of Russian education in the global context.

Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov spoke at the forum's opening. He noted that international graduates of Russian universities play an important role in building sustainable dialogue and strengthening friendship between countries.

Many foreign graduates of Russian universities form the scientific and academic elite of their countries. They hold senior positions in government, education, and business. We are proud that foreign leaders trained at Soviet and Russian universities are now building a common future with Russia—a new multipolar world, emphasized Valery Falkov.

Pavel Nedelko, First Deputy Director of the Higher School of International Educational Programs and Assistant to the Vice Rector, actively participated in the forum. He participated in meetings with the heads of international alumni associations and also spoke at the section "International Alumni as Ambassadors of the Russian Language," where he shared his experience teaching Russian to international students at Polytechnic University and emphasized the unique role alumni play in promoting the Russian language and culture worldwide.

"Graduates, when leaving Russia, take with them not only a diploma but also a piece of our culture and, of course, the language. They become the most sincere and effective ambassadors of the Russian language in their countries. Their personal and professional success, inextricably linked to the education they received here, is the best motivation for new applicants and a powerful tool of soft power," Pavel Nedelko noted in his speech.

Participants in the section discussed specific cases and initiatives on how graduates can contribute to the popularization of the Russian language: from organizing courses and cultural centers in their home countries to supporting educational projects on social media and in professional communities.

Participation in the forum marked a new step for Polytechnic University in building a global network of partnerships. The agreements reached and ideas generated open up new opportunities for the university to integrate international graduates into its international educational and cultural mission.

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The "Engineering League of St. Petersburg," an intensive educational program for schoolchildren, concluded at the Polytechnic University. Over 100 young engineers worked on their projects, which they presented at the final conference. The program was organized with the support of the St. Petersburg Employment Center.

Over the course of a month, participants immersed themselves in the world of modern technical creativity, going from idea to working prototype. Each project was supervised by experienced mentors from among Polytechnic University faculty and students.

Andrey Shirokikh, an engineer at the I. I. Kirillov Turbine Engineering Laboratory, and Nikita Izbyakov, an engineer at the Higher School of Power Engineering, taught the "3D Modeling of Aircraft" course. Participants mastered 3D modeling in KOMPAS-3D, working their way from designing the main components of an aircraft (chassis, fuselage, wings) to final model assembly, with a particular focus on additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

The "Virtual Designer" course focused on the fundamentals of shipbuilding. Together with Alexander Tupikov, an assistant at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering, the students learned the basics, mastered 3D modeling, and learned how to calculate catamaran propeller parameters. This became the final project for the KOMPAS-3D modeling and propeller calculation course.

The "Circuitry" program focused on the fundamentals of designing devices using CAD and 3D printing, as well as practical application of Arduino programming. Under the guidance of Alexander Cheledkov, a student at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, the students created a smart lighting system and a home delivery robot for transporting small loads.

Participants in the "Warehouse Industrial Robotics" program, led by Ivan Baranov, a student at the Institute of Computer Science, completed a comprehensive study of modern warehouse technologies. The program included CAD design and process automation programming, which enabled the development of a robotic loader for the smart warehouse of the future, capable of optimizing logistics operations.

The "Prototyping and Circuit Design Fundamentals" course was taught by Maxim Ruzakov, a research assistant in the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems laboratory. The program included a sequential dive into the full device creation cycle: 3D modeling in Kompas-3D, circuit design, working with microcontrollers, and Arduino programming. The final project was a car with a collision avoidance system.

The 3D Printing and Prototyping course was taught by student Artem Lekhnovich. Participants learned 3D modeling and slicer tools, applying their knowledge to project work. The end result was a machine for producing filament from recycled plastic, addressing the challenge of sustainable development.

At the final conference, the best projects were presented, selected from each of the six areas. Participants presented functioning prototypes, demonstrating not only technical skills but also their ability to work in a team, solve complex engineering problems, and effectively present their developments to experts.

"The Engineering League is much more than just an intensive educational program. It's a launching pad for future engineers," commented Artem Egupov, Director of the Applicant Services Center. "Here, students gained invaluable project-based experience, worked with modern equipment, and saw their theoretical knowledge materialize into real devices. We don't just teach them engineering; we help them believe in themselves and understand that they are the future leaders who will shape the technological development of our country."

The project's main idea is to give young people the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of technology and engineering solutions right during class. Classes held at the Polytechnic University created the necessary atmosphere and provided access to modern equipment. This helps clearly demonstrate that the engineering field is developing dynamically and is full of interesting challenges. The project's main goal is to demonstrate to young people the appeal of technical specialties and inspire them to choose the professions of the future. "That's why I consider our initiative important and am pleased with its successful implementation," noted Anna Shakhova, Head of the Career Development and Professional Development Department at the St. Petersburg Employment Center.

All participants received certificates, and the authors of the best projects were awarded diplomas and prizes. The "Engineering League of St. Petersburg" project has proven its effectiveness in early career guidance and developing a talent pool for high-tech industries.

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The 2nd Belarusian-Russian Media Forum, entitled "The Great Victory – Unity and Memory of Generations," concluded in Mogilev. It brought together over 100 students from 23 universities across the Union State. In his address, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky emphasized that the memory of the Great Victory is the spiritual support of nations and a source of resilience. He urged the participants to delve deeply into historical materials to create reliable media content and expressed hope that the forum would provide them with an opportunity to gain new knowledge and make new friends.

Mikhail Lustenkov, Rector of the Belarusian-Russian University, noted: "The forum participants face several goals. To reconnect with the events that took place 80 years ago and to recognize the significance of Victory. After all, without it, we wouldn't exist."

A team from the Higher School of International Relations at the SPbPU Institute of Humanities, consisting of Daria Zemtsova, Kirill Grebenkov, and Mikhail Kornev, presented their project on preserving historical memory. Over the course of three days, they attended master classes and lectures, discussed with renowned experts, shared experiences, and collaborated on their own projects dedicated to preserving the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War. On the final day, the media forum participants presented their work to the jury. The project by the Higher School of International Relations students came in second.

Daria Zemtsova shared her impressions: "The media forum gave us the opportunity to prove ourselves in the media sphere. We worked on a media project dedicated to the sensitive topic of the Great Patriotic War, interacted with renowned speakers, and interviewed them. The new skills we acquired are invaluable in today's reality."

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The Polytechnic University team won gold medals at the St. Petersburg Student League Team Blitz Chess Tournament, which took place at the Olympic Reserve School for Chess and Checkers. Twenty-two teams from the city's leading universities participated in the competition. The Polytechnic University team emerged as the sole champions, scoring 13 team points—the tournament's best result. Our team bested their main rivals, P.F. Lesgaft National State University and St. Petersburg State University.

The tournament was organized with the support of the Russian Chess Federation and the St. Petersburg Sports Chess Federation. Chief Arbiter: Sergey Bystrov. The competition, held in a Swiss system blitz format (3 vs. 2), was a true test of strategy, nerve, and team spirit. This is SPbPU's second gold medal this academic year—previously, The team won the city championship in classical chess.

Players' results

Dmitry Mochalov (Board 1): 4 wins, 3 draws – unbeaten in matches, the leader in consistency. Iskander Nasibullin (Board 2): 6 wins, 1 draw – 13 out of 14 points, the best result of the tournament. Yaroslav Tarasenko (Board 3): 5 wins, 2 losses – Yaroslav's key win determined the championship. Ilya Oborin (Board 4): 5 wins, 2 losses – a decisive victory in the match against RANEPA. Olga Karmanova (Board 5): 5 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss – progress from round to round, wins in critical games.

Following the competition, the team received gold medals and the champion's cup, and all winners were awarded diplomas from the St. Petersburg Chess Federation.

The team is the main strength here. They build every match themselves. Even in the most difficult positions, they find a way forward. We assembled a strong lineup, and they proved they can perform where others fail. This is a team that teaches me to believe in the impossible," said Ruslan Barseghyan, strategic coach of the SPbPU chess team, sharing his victory emotions.

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