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The first all-Russian competition, the Medoyed Cup, for robot combat in the 450-gram weight category, was held at the SPbPU Polytechnic Tower Robotics Laboratory.

They were organized by the Polytech Tower team, which included staff and student activists, including members of the "Omnivores" robot combat team—winners of last season's "Battle of the Robots" international championship.

Eleven teams from various regions, including Irkutsk, Belgorod, and Pushkin, took part in the competition. Teams from Polytechnics also competed: ALT from the Polytechnic Tower, CML-Energy, and CML-Aviatravaga from the Digital Engineering School.

The competition was judged by invited experts from the world of robotics and robot fighting: Artem Yumashev (captain of the Daddy Bots 110 kg Robot Battle team), Petr Kravchenko (founder of the Energy team, 110 kg Robot Battle), and Vladimir Kravchuk from the Omnivorous team.

Despite their small size—robots in this category are also called "ants"—the battles were engaging, sometimes even exciting. Teams used a variety of weapons, including classic vertical and horizontal spinners, a flipper, and a circular saw. The arena also suffered some damage: these little guys easily chipped the plywood and scratched the protective plexiglass protecting the pilots and spectators.

After intense battles, the Superro team with the Samorez robot from Belgorod won, with the CML-Energy team in second place and the Tekhnokamikaze team in third.

And if you also want to build your own combat robot and compete, then come toFabPro course at the Polytech Tower, where they will teach you everything!

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A ceremony was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to present the mantle and diploma of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to the scientific director of JSC Concern Granit-Electron, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Georgy Anatolyevich Korzhavin.

The ceremony took place at a meeting of the SPbPU Academic Council. At the beginning of the ceremony, the student choir "Polyhymnia" performed the Polytechnic University anthem, followed by the traditional Gaudeamus igitur, which has been the accompaniment to the initiation ceremony for honorary doctors of the Polytechnic University for many years.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented Georgy Korzhavin with all the required accolades: a medal, a diploma, and a book of the university's Honorary Doctorates. Students dressed in early 20th-century polytechnic uniforms helped Georgy Anatolyevich don his gown and academic cap.

"Polytechnic University and Granit-Electron have enjoyed many years of fruitful cooperation. And today, you have become not just a partner, but a member of the Polytechnic family, part of the history of our glorious university," Andrey Rudskoy congratulated Georgy Korzhavin. "And what's more, you have become a mentor to young people, and your authority and your words will serve as confirmation that they have chosen the right path."

A significant part of the ceremony was the presentation of the new Honorary Doctor, which was made by SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov.

Georgy Korzhavin graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Aircraft Instrument-Making (LIAP) in 1970. In 1972, he began working at the Central Research Institute (CRI) "Granit" as an engineer. In 1995, he became director of the CRI "Granit-Spetstekhnika" branch.

In 1998, he was appointed First Deputy General Director of the Granit Central Research Institute, and in 2005, General Director of the Granit Central Research Institute (since 2006, the Granit-Electron Concern). Since 2020, Georgy Anatolyevich has served as the Concern's scientific director, to which he has dedicated over 50 years of his life.

In 2014, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Granit-Electron Concern concluded a strategic partnership agreementFor 12 years, Granit-Electron and Polytechnic University have been productively collaborating in the areas of student training under jointly developed educational programs; retraining and advanced training for specialists from the Concern and the university; organizing and conducting internships and internships; engaging students in real-world research and project work; and holding joint congresses and scientific and technical events.

An important area of cooperation was the development of infrastructure: equipping classrooms and research laboratories of the university andthe creation of a basic department of “Real-time hardware and software systems” on the territory of the Concern in 2016, which Georgy Anatolyevich still leads.

And in 2018, the Polytechnic University opened personalized auditorium of the Granit-Electron Concern.

All this work embodies the systemic integration of education, science, and industry, facilitating joint breakthrough research and development. Over the past years, our university has completed over twenty R&D projects commissioned by the Concern, covering, among other things, various aspects of comprehensive Arctic maritime safety: ergonomics, unmanned vessels, multi-purpose planning and risk management systems, and other topics, noted Dmitry Karpov.

Georgy Korzhavin is a full member of the Russian Academy of Electrical Engineering Sciences, a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, and a member of the Presidium of the Scientific and Technical Council under the Government of St. Petersburg, as well as the Scientific Coordination Council for the Implementation of Federal and Departmental Projects in the Sphere of Shipbuilding Development.

Georgy Anatolyevich is the author of over 270 published scientific papers, including three monographs; 113 inventions and utility models; Honored Designer of the Russian Federation; Honored Shipbuilder; Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation; laureate of the National Award "Golden Idea" of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia; laureate of the Russian Federation Government Award in the field of education for a set of educational, scientific, and methodological developments "International Certification of Quality Systems of Russian Higher Professional Education"; laureate of the Russian Federation Government Award in the field of science and technology for the project "Development and Implementation of New Intelligent Technologies for Spatial-Temporal Control of the Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Conditions of Uncertainty and Conflict Information Situation"; laureate of the St. Petersburg Government Award for outstanding achievement in the field of higher and secondary vocational education.

Georgy Korzhavin has received numerous state awards, including the Medal "For Labor Valor," the Academician V.N. Chelomey Medal, the Order of Honor, the Order of Friendship, the Order of Naval Merit, and the Badge of Honor "For Services to St. Petersburg." On March 4, 2026, St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov presented awards to 10 scientists who received the honorary title "Honored Scientist of St. Petersburg" for their contributions to the city's scientific, technological, and innovative development and for addressing the objectives set by the President to ensure Russia's technological sovereignty and leadership. Among them was Georgy Anatolyevich Korzhavin.

And now Georgy Anatolyevich has another significant award: the mantle of Honorary Doctor of the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In closing, Georgy Korzhavin delivered his acceptance speech: "Let me thank you for the highest honor of being named an Honorary Doctor of the Polytechnic University. First and foremost, I attach great importance to our cooperation, which was established many years ago. The role of Polytechnic University scientists in the work of the core department and in training specialists for our concern's enterprises is extremely significant. Special programs have been developed, taking into account the specific scientific and technical areas of the institute and the concern's enterprises. This makes it possible to train qualified specialists who adapt easily. They actively integrate into the work and very quickly assume a leading role. I am confident that our cooperation will strengthen and develop in the interests of achieving the goals our government sets for both the Polytechnic University and the concern.

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Vitaly Ershov, Director of Construction at Setl Group, held an open lecture at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event took place in the Technopolis Polytech Research Building.

The lecture continued the active collaboration between SPbPU and Setl Group. Previously, the Institute of Civil Engineering launched joint educational intensives for students majoring in "Construction" and "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures," and also hosted the opening of a Setl Group-branded space.

The lecture was attended by third- and fourth-year undergraduate students majoring in Construction, as well as fourth- and fifth-year students majoring in Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures.

Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between students and leading industry experts: "It is crucial for us that the theoretical knowledge acquired at the university is supported by the real-world experience of professionals. We are pleased that our collaboration with Setl Group is actively developing, and we look forward to further strengthening our partnership."

Vitaly Ershov rose from a humble beginning to become the Director of Construction at St. Petersburg's largest construction holding. He addressed the audience on the topic: "Foreman—a proud title!" Vitaly Vladimirovich highlighted key aspects of a construction supervisor's work: the foreman's role as the foundation of the construction process, a guide from the design concept to the project's completion. He also discussed the importance of management and engineering skills in today's environment and how the construction industry surrounds everyone. He also focused on the state of the vocational education system in construction and the industry's priorities. Vitaly Ershov emphasized the importance of the profession by demonstrating iconic projects completed by Setl Group, including the Victory Plaza residential complex and others.

During his lecture, the guest focused on graduates' career paths, including opportunities in general contracting and development companies, government service, and architectural firms. They also discussed the prospects of starting their own business. Vitaly Vladimirovich emphasized the need for an informed career choice and a commitment to continuous professional development.

In recognition of their contribution to the development of partnerships, Vitaly Ershov presented copies of the author's book to Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Social Studies; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Student Relations; and Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations.

At the end of the event, Vitaly Ershov answered all the students' questions.

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The inter-university case championship "Komi – Territory of Action" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event brought together students from leading universities in St. Petersburg and the Komi Republic. The initiative and organizer was the Higher School of Public Administration (HSPA) at SPbPU, with the participation of Marina Ivanova, Associate Professor at HSPA, and Grigory Kulkaev, Assistant Professor at HSPA, in collaboration with the Representative Office of the Komi Republic in the Northwestern Region of the Russian Federation. The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade served as the main venue for the championship.

Participants included student teams from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Empress Catherine II St. Petersburg Mining University, V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin) St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI," St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Gatchina State University, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, and the Youth Committee of the Representative Office of the Komi Republic.

The project's goal is to create conditions for identifying young leaders, developing professional connections, and supporting the career growth of young people from the Komi Republic in the public and business sectors through the implementation of a modernized program to promote professional development for young people.

At the case championship, participants were presented with real-world challenges in key areas for the Komi Republic: demography, education and youth policy, culture and creative industries, sports, digitalization and IT, national policy, media, and PR.

The championship served as a platform for combining theoretical knowledge and addressing pressing challenges facing the Komi Republic. Three winning teams and one grand prize winner were selected based on the competition's results. All finalists received invitations to join the Youth Committee of the Komi Republic Representative Office in the Northwestern Federal District.

The jury was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Komi Republic Sergei Yemelyanov. The expert committee included Alisa Naumenko, representative of the Komi Republic in the Northwestern Federal District; Valentina Zhideleva, First Vice-Rector of Saratov State University named after Pitirim Sorokin; and Marina Ivanova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Meteorological, Economics, and Technology.

Teams from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade demonstrated brilliant results, winning the tournament's top awards.

The grand prize was awarded to the team of third-year students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration, Region11: Yana Lobova, Yulia Solona, Ekaterina Firsanova, Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Karina Kolpakova, and Alesya Fedorova.

First place was won by the team of third-year students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration, "Comedians": Maria Silantyeva, Sofia Starikova, Kristina Olinichenko, Adelina Nuriyeva, and Dmitry Demchenko.

Second place was awarded to the team from Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University.

Third place went to the first-year Master's student team "Reformers of the North" in the "Public and Municipal Administration" program: Ekaterina Suleimanova, Danil Neustroev, Valeria Listova, Arina Frolova, Artem Yemelyanov, and Anastasia Komardina.

All participants received certificates as residents of the "Komi – Territory of Action" project.

Anastasia Komardina, a third-year economics student and native of the Komi Republic, shared her impressions: "I'd like to thank the organizers for such an event. The 'Komi – Territory of Action' case championship gave us all the opportunity to express ourselves and do something useful for our region."

Olga Nadezhda, Acting Director of the Higher School of Public Administration, noted the participants' high level of preparation: "I sincerely congratulate our students on their well-deserved victory! Participation in the "Komi – Territory of Action" case championship is not only a test of knowledge but also an opportunity to propose real solutions for the region's development. I am pleased that our students demonstrated themselves as true professionals and represented the Polytechnic University with dignity. May every solved problem become a tangible contribution to the development of the Komi Republic!"

I congratulate the IPMEiT students on their outstanding results at the "Komi – Territory of Action" case championship! Winning the Grand Prix, as well as first and third place, is testament to the high level of preparation of future managers and economists, their ability to apply knowledge in practice, and their ability to work as a team on real-world problems. It is especially valuable that our institute hosted such a large-scale event, highlighting its role in developing the student community and professional competencies. I would like to thank the faculty for their professional mentorship and engagement, and I wish the students continued success, new victories, and confident advancement in their professional development! Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, noted.

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A large-scale educational project, "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk. Season 2025–2026," has concluded in St. Petersburg. This initiative, aimed at training highly qualified personnel in the field of public and municipal procurement, brought together over 500 students from four leading universities in the northern capital. Among them was Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, which has been the most active participant in the project for the second year in a row.

The project was implemented by the State Procurement Committee of St. Petersburg in conjunction with the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of St. Petersburg, the RTS-Tender electronic platform, and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study of the Republic of Belarus.

As part of the project, students studied the specifics of the public procurement systems in Russia and Belarus, as well as the specifics of regulation at different levels of government. Upon completion of the training, they received certificates from the Republic of Belarus and state-recognized advanced training certificates.

The awards ceremony for the project's winners and finalists took place at Nevsky Town Hall.

The high level of training of the Polytechnic students was noted by members of the expert jury: Elena Egorova, Deputy Chair of the St. Petersburg Committee for State Procurement; Igor Murashev, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy; and Nikita Avvakumov, Director of the Northwestern Branch of RTS-Tender. The speakers emphasized that the profession of a public procurement specialist requires a deep knowledge of legislation, strategic thinking, and a creative approach, and that participation in the project gives graduates a significant competitive advantage in employment.

SPbPU students who took prizes in the competitive trials received special recognition:

1st place — Olga Maklakova, 5th-year student of the Economic Security program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 2nd place — Artem Yemelyanov, 1st-year master’s student of the Public and Municipal Administration program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 3rd place — Alexander Yemelyanov, 3rd-year student of the Commodity Science program at the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEIT.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov were awarded letters of gratitude for their active assistance in organizing the project, supporting talented youth, and developing the city's human resources.

The public procurement system is developing dynamically, integrating economic, legal, and digital competencies. In this context, continuing professional education is becoming a key tool for training personnel. At the Polytechnic University, this is being implemented through practice-oriented programs that meet economic needs. The "Make Way for the Young" project is an example of this, strengthening the connection between education and market demands, including the integration of Russia and Belarus, and developing students' skills for working in an interstate context, noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

For St. Petersburg students, participation in the project opens up additional career opportunities. Finalists will be eligible to be included in the St. Petersburg youth talent pool, allowing them to continue their professional careers in contract government services.

International cooperation has become a key component of the project: 10 of the best participants from St. Petersburg will undergo internships in Minsk, while 10 Belarusian students will visit the city on the Neva. The academic exchange program will allow future specialists to immerse themselves in the contractual systems of the two countries and exchange experiences with colleagues.

Our university once again had the largest number of participants. The project brought together students from various fields and levels of study. Participants gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in city government, the opportunity to join the talent pool, and a unique chance to complete an internship in Minsk. "Our ultimate goal is to help graduates find employment in public procurement in St. Petersburg, and we see that projects like these are successfully achieving this goal," emphasized Marina Ivanova, SPbPU project coordinator, head of the "Public and Municipal Administration" educational program, and associate professor at the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

The "Public Procurement: International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk" project became a professional training ground for polytechnic students, as well as a launching pad for successful careers, opening up employment opportunities, inclusion in the talent pool, and participation in international internships.

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The two-day educational intensive PRO.event, organized by the SPbPU Trade Union Organization's PROF.event service, took place at the Polytechnic Tower. The event brought together 130 active participants from universities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region involved in developing the student event industry.

The intensive course aimed at developing the professional competencies of event organizers and served as a platform for exchanging experiences, exploring new ideas, and building an inter-university community. Eleven speakers presented, and the program included three educational tracks focused on different areas of activity.

The executive track focused on team management, strategic planning, and large-scale project implementation. Participants analyzed case studies, learned how to build effective processes, and make management decisions.

The events track focused on current industry trends, new formats, and creative approaches to event organization. Particular attention was paid to logistics and practical tools for organizing events of various sizes.

The track for SMM specialists covered media strategy development, social media promotion, and the use of modern digital tools. Participants explored ways to increase audience engagement and communicate effectively.

For the fourth year in a row, we've been holding an intensive training program for event creators. Every year we experiment, take on new challenges, and do everything we can to keep moving forward and develop the PROF and Polytechnic University event industry! Kirill Baikin, chief organizer of PRO.event and responsible for the PROF.event service, explained.

The project was implemented with a grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). The total grant raised was 369,000 rubles, which allowed for the expansion of the educational program and the enhancement of the event.

PRO.event once again confirmed its importance as a key platform for the development of the student events community. The intensive became not only an educational space but also a growth hub for participants striving to implement high-quality and cutting-edge projects within the university environment.

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Olga Lytkina, director of the theater studio and director of the SPbPU Student Theater, has won the "Recognition" award from the Union of Theater Workers of Russia. She won in the category "For Contribution to the Development of Amateur Theater in Russia." This joyous event took place on the eve of International Theater Day, celebrated on March 27.

"When Alla Valentinovna Zorina, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation and Head of the Amateur Theater Department of the Union of Theater Workers of the Russian Federation, called me and told me I'd won the 2026 "Recognition" award, I was literally stunned. I'm incredibly happy to have received such high recognition for my work!" Olga Vladimirovna shared. "After all, I joined the student theater as an applicant after seeing the recruitment notice. I opened the door and stayed there!"

Olga Lytkina entered the St. Petersburg Institute of Mechanical Engineering (LMZ-VTUZ) in 2000 and became actively involved in the Student Theater from her first days of study. In March 2004, she received a diploma for Best Actress in the play "My Happiness" at the first T-ART Student Youth Amateur Theater Festival in Petrozavodsk. She then received diplomas from the State Russian House of Folk Art (GRDNT) for her acting at the 5th All-Russian Festival "Success" in Shchelykovo, Kostroma Region, the "New Look" festival in St. Petersburg, and other festivals.

In 2004, Viktor Borisenko, the artistic director of the Student Theater, suggested Olga organize a theater studio for first-year students. After graduating from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (PIMash), Olga Lytkina remained as the rector's assistant for educational work. In 2012, following the merger of PIMash and the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, she was transferred to the position of director of the Student Theater of SPbPU, where she still works today. When first-year students join the theater, they first study with Olga Vladimirovna in the studio, and then gradually, by their second year, some of them are transferred to the main cast.

"For me, theater isn't just a word, not just a few vivid memories. For me, theater is an ecosystem in which everything and everyone is an integral and important part of life," says Olga Lytkina. "I am grateful to the Union of Theater Workers of Russia for recognizing my work, to the leadership of the Polytechnic University for the opportunity to introduce students to art, and, of course, to my beloved Student Theater of the Polytechnic University, headed by Honored Cultural Figure Viktor Filippovich Borisenko."

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In March, Polytechnic University has been a constant presence in the media. If you missed a news story about the university in the constant stream of news, you'll find it in our traditional monthly review of publications and TV reports in federal and regional media.

The news on the TASS website attracted the attention of readers about the contribution of Polytechnic University scientists to the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

In addition, TASS spoke about the methods, which will reduce the cost of building a nuclear power plant: they are being developed by Polytechnic engineers in partnership with NIKIET and the Obukhov Plant with the support of the Priority 2030 federal program.

Young Polytechnicians' Success at the International Robot Fighting Championship in India was reflected on the website "Gazeta.ru".

And the youth media platform "Veda" (vedomosti.ru) published a detailed interview with the winners, in which they shared their impressions of the heated battles of RoboWars.

TV viewers (and especially coffee lovers) couldn't miss it a conversation in the studio of the program "Morning in St. Petersburg" On the Saint Petersburg channel, the topic was the updated GOST standard for instant coffee. The guest of the studio was Svetlana Malyutenkova, associate professor at the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Who are Arctic cosmonauts? What specialists is Polytechnic University training for work beyond the Arctic Circle? Viewers of the Saint Petersburg channel will find out. Professor Alexey Fadeev of the Higher School of Industrial Management at SPbPU said:.

The TV channel's film crew also visited the training ground where Polytechnic students are training in a new sport – drone racing – and filmed a report.

The news that Polytechnic University engineers have created a program for printing hip joints, Izvestia published.

Another development, a computer program for selecting frost-resistant building materials, received coverage onRIA Novosti website.

Polytechnic University news—from breakthrough scientific research and international projects to outstanding student victories in sports and culture—is constantly featured in newspapers, on TV, and online at both the federal and regional levels. Thanks to its active information policy, the university is always well-known among a wide audience. The best materials are collected inin the "Media" section on the main page of spbstu.ru, as well as in the section "Media about us" onon the portal of the newspaper "Polytechnic".

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The newest hero of the "Persona" column is Natalia Morozova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, Researcher at the Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, and PhD in Biology. She grew up in a family of scientists, studied at the Polytechnic University, and then dedicated herself to molecular biology and bacterial and bacteriophage research at the SPbPU laboratory.

Our heroine is a molecular biologist. She studies various molecular mechanisms of bacterial life. Natalia Morozova's research interests include studying bacterial defense systems against viruses, diagnosing infectious diseases, DNA repair mechanisms, and developing methods for improving phage therapy for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections.

Read about Natalia Morozova's professional journey, scientific grants, her hobbies, and how to combine family and science in an interview with the Politekhnik newspaper.

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For one evening, the large hall of Sber's tech hub became a magnet for active students and faculty of the Polytechnic University, IT experts, and employers. As part of the collaboration between SPbPU and Sberbank, one of the most significant IT events, KIT Day 2026, was held, with the Higher School of Software Engineering (ISSE) serving as its regular organizer.

VSPI Associate Professor Alexander Shchukin describes the event's purpose: "KIT Day" stands for IT Career Day. This event focuses on the most discussed trends in the IT sector, which are relevant today and will remain relevant tomorrow. It's about how to become a sought-after IT specialist and launch a career. The event is prepared by students for students.

This year, students from various institutes, united by an interest in information technology, had the opportunity to connect with top specialists from Sber, Gazprom Neft, Solantek, and other industry leaders in our region. The overall theme of this year's event was "Hard vs. Soft." Three keynote presentations from experts, as well as lively panel discussions between industry representatives and students, centered on pressing issues related to this topic. How can developing soft skills help in professional work and career development? How can one acquire essential competencies at university or during internships? What soft skills specifically do IT companies look for in interviews? Even the professional community doesn't always have clear answers to these questions, making the discussions at IT Day all the more engaging.

According to Leonid Potapov, Head of IT Education at Gazprom Neft, such events help build dialogue between business representatives and students—future employees in the industry.

"The event was superbly organized, with many students and great engagement. And most importantly, it was created by students," noted Andrey Vlasov, Regional Director of Sber's Technohub in St. Petersburg.

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