Historical Memory: Polytechnic University and RAU Strengthen Ties in the Humanities

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continues to actively develop international scientific partnerships. The Russian-Armenian University successfully hosted the international scientific and theoretical conference "Images of the Past: Representations, Historiography, and Historical Memory." The Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences and SPbPU co-organized this large-scale forum.

The conference brought together leading scholars—historians, cultural scientists, philosophers, and political scientists—to discuss pressing issues in contemporary scholarship. Participants focused on the role of historical memory and historical research in shaping national identity, the representation of the past in educational literature, and the fight against the falsification of history.

At the plenary session, Anastasia Lisenkova, Director of the Higher School of Social Sciences at SPbPU, delivered a keynote address, "Silence as a Cultural Choice, Algorithmic Bias, and Digital Commemoration." She touched on the complex aspects of the interaction between history, culture, and digital technologies in the modern world. She also moderated one of the conference's central sections, "Images of the Past in Historical Memory."

Participants were particularly interested in the specialized section "Sport as a Factor in the Formation of National Identity in the Soviet and Post-Soviet Spaces," organized as part of the Russian Science Foundation project #24-28-01790. The section was moderated by Svetlana Ulyanova, a professor at SPbPU's Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences. Researchers from Moscow, Tomsk, Petrozavodsk, Leeds, and Yerevan participated in the section. Presentations were given by Ilya Sidorchuk, a professor at SPbPU's Higher School of International Relations, and Anastasia Fisheva, a senior research fellow at SPbPU's Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences.

The visit of the delegation from the Higher School of Social Sciences at SPbPU to Yerevan yielded not only scientific but also important practical results. Following talks with the leadership of the Russian-Armenian University and the Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, specific agreements were reached, strengthening and expanding the format of cooperation. SPbPU faculty are organizing advanced training courses for RAU faculty on the "History of Russia." A joint SPbPU-RAU-IWH RAS academic conference on "Civilization and Barbarism: From Antiquity to the Age of Artificial Intelligence" is planned for April 2026.

Furthermore, research teams from SPbPU's HSE and RAU have agreed to prepare and publish joint articles in Scopus-indexed journals. A new joint project to create a scientific electronic journal, Perspectiva Temporis, dedicated to history, sociology, and cultural studies, will begin in January 2026.

The conference and the agreements reached were a clear demonstration of the dynamically developing partnership between the Polytechnic University and the Russian-Armenian University. This collaboration not only strengthens academic ties but also makes a significant contribution to the development of the humanities internationally.

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Polytechnicians are winners and runners-up of the competition for the preservation of cultural heritage sites

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The results of the "Preservation with Adaptation 2024-2025" competition were announced at the Nevsky Town Hall in St. Petersburg. Seven student teams from the Civil Engineering Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University won prizes in three categories. The competition was organized by the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg, the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, the St. Petersburg City Department of Inventory and Valuation of Real and Movable Property, and the St. Petersburg Investment Management.

The competition's objective is to identify the best project proposal for adapting cultural heritage sites for modern use in locations across St. Petersburg, with subsequent inclusion of the information on the St. Petersburg investment map and in the "Ruble per Meter" program.

The event began with welcoming remarks from the competition's curators and organizers: Ivan Skladchikov, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Investment Committee; Irina Shchukina, Deputy Chair of the St. Petersburg Property Relations Committee; Dmitry Panov, Member of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg; Alexey Mikhailov, Chairman of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments; Anton Ivanov, Acting Chairman of the St. Petersburg City Branch of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments; and Nina Shangina, Chair of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

According to the results of the "Preservation with Adaptation 2024-2025" competition, students from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Civil Engineering Institute won in three categories.

Best of the Best Nomination

1st place – a team of third-year students in the “Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures” program, led by captain Alisa Katelevskaya, with the project “Lessner’s Dacha with a Plot” (supervisor – senior lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering Galina Bardina).

2nd place – a team of second-year students majoring in "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" and "Design" under the direction of captain Ekaterina Kuleshova with the project "Main Building with a Front Garden and Fence," part of the cultural heritage site "The Complex of the Former Udelnaya Hospital with its Grounds and Green Spaces" (supervisors – senior lecturers of the Institute of Social Studies Alexandra Zatsepina and Maria Illarionova).

3rd place – a team of second-year students from the “Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures” and “Design” programs, led by captain Alina Golovashova, with the project “N. M. Kochkin’s Dacha” (supervisor – ISI teacher Lyudmila Mikhailovskaya).

Nomination "Best according to investors"

2nd place – second-year students of the “Architectural Environment Design” program, led by Captain Elizaveta Mitropolskaya, with the project “V.F. Gabertsetel’s Dacha” (supervisor – ISI assistant Victoria Pedenko).

3rd place – second-year students in the “Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures” program, led by Captain Oytutakhon Sultanova, with the project “Verlander Mineral Water Pavilion” (supervisor – ISI assistant Alexander Mitin).

Nomination "Best Student Project"

1st place — a team of second-year students majoring in "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" under the leadership of captain Andrey Kotelnikov with a project that included the objects "Factory Settlement, Building No. 2", "Factory Settlement, Building No. 5", and "Factory Settlement, Building No. 7" (supervisor — Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering Galina Bardina).

2nd place – a team of second-year students in the “Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures” and “Design” programs, led by captain Mikhail Abramov, with the project “Residential Building” (academic supervisors – senior lecturers of the Institute of Scientific Research Alexandra Zatsepina and Maria Illarionova).

The ISI faculty were also recognized for their contributions to the project preparation and competition organization. Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, received a commendation from Alexander Belsky, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, for organizing the work of students from various specialties at the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Margarita Perkova, Director of the ISI Higher School of Design and Architecture, and Galina Bardina and Maria Illarionova, Senior Lecturers at the ISI, received letters of gratitude from the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

"The 'Preservation with Adaptation' competition is more than just a competition; it's a crucial step in developing students' systems-based thinking as future restorers and architects. We are proud that our students and faculty are contributing to the preservation of St. Petersburg's cultural heritage," noted Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

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"Glagol" entered the top five student theaters in Russia.

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The People's University Theatre "Glagol" of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took part in the III International Student Festival-Competition of Performances "Point A".

In the heart of Moscow, on the stage of the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, the Glagol Theatre Company presented the play "Second Lieutenant Kizhe," based on Yuri Tynyanov's novella of the same name. For the St. Petersburg Polytechnicians, participating in "Tochka A" was an opportunity to share their unique take on a well-known classic with the capital's audience.

"This is a wonderful, and in many ways lost, literary Russian language. The author's text is performed alongside the characters' direct speech. The story is based on a true story from Russian history during the reign of Paul I, brought to the stage in the form of absurdity and paradox," notes the theater's artistic director, Konstantin Gershov.

This production, which first premiered in 1994 and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, featured students and graduates of the Polytechnic University.

"The play has been running at our theater for 30 years. But we've given it a modern interpretation," shared actress and 2024 Humanities Institute graduate Sofia Asmolova. "It was very scary to perform in front of an unfamiliar audience, in an unfamiliar auditorium, but we were very warmly received by the audience."

The awards ceremony took place in the VGIK concert hall. "Glagol," a festival finalist and one of the five best amateur student theater groups in Russia, received a diploma and gifts. At the gala concert, which featured 15 of the best multi-genre performances from participating universities, "Glagol" presented a presentation of the theater of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and its own repertoire.

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Polytech is an authorized training center of the company "RusBITech-Astra"

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Astra Group is a leader in the Russian information technology market, specializing in software development and information security. The company's products are used in energy and oil and gas companies, the financial sector, state corporations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. Polytechnic University has become an authorized training center for RusBITech-Astra LLC.

The product system is based on the Astra Linux operating system with built-in information security tools for the secure operation of IT infrastructures of any scale.

Polytechnic University's Higher School of Engineering offers 12 courses on the Astra Linux OS. This range of courses covers a wide range of system interactions, from standard user tasks to network and system administration and security management in Astra Linux.

Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats. Upon successful completion of each course, students receive a certificate of advanced training from SPbPU and a certificate from RusBITech-Astra LLC.

You can find out more about authorized courses and sign up for training on the website Higher Engineering School of SPbPU.

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The Russian Industrialist Forum: New Partners and Technological Development at Polytechnic University

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The "Russian Industrialist" Forum and Exhibition continues. On October 30, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy signed a cooperation agreement with Evgeny Klovach, CEO of the Engineering Group, in the presence of Vadim Medvedev, Rector of University 2035 and Head of the NTI Foundation. The company provides full-cycle development for key industries: energy, mechanical engineering, electronics, high-tech, and medicine, and also produces its own line of immersion cooling systems and server equipment.

"We plan to collaborate through our Supercomputer Center and AI systems. I'm confident our partnership will be long-term and productive," Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

The Polytechnic University rector also held a working meeting with Mikhail Silnikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Furthermore, Andrey Rudskoy visited the booth of the Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle Plant (Zvezda LLC), where he learned about the company's products.

SPbPU Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Lyudmila Pankova participated in the 11th All-Russian Forum "National Qualifications System of Russia," speaking at the session "Dialogue between the Labor Market and Vocational Education: New Trends and Development Prospects."

The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's technological development strategy, based on an effective model for science and industry collaboration, was presented at the "Russian Industrialist" international forum. Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice Rector for Research, discussed the approach, which has already proven effective in addressing import substitution challenges.

The key element was a systematic transition from disparate research to targeted work in cross-cutting technological areas.

"We've moved from isolated research to systematic work in our stated areas. Our model allows us to create complete technological chains—from concept to mass production," noted Yuri Fomin.

As part of the "Priority 2030" program, the university focused its efforts on three strategic areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and additive technologies, and engineering artificial intelligence for cross-industry applications. Research teams were structured by specialization: cross-industry, industry-specific, and developing groups.

The effectiveness of this approach is confirmed by completed projects with leading industrial companies, such as the development of key components for power engineering in collaboration with Gazprom, UEC, and Nevsky Zavod.

The university's R&D volume is showing steady growth: by 2030, digital engineering is expected to reach 3 billion rubles, and new materials research is expected to reach 24 billion rubles. This approach strengthens the country's technological sovereignty and confirms the implementation of the state strategy for scientific and technological development.

A lecture hall was also opened at the Polytechnic University booth at the "Russian Industrialist" forum and exhibition. University faculty and staff members presented their papers there. Alexey Chechevichkin, a research engineer at the Industrial and Surface Wastewater Treatment Technologies Research Laboratory, spoke about the history of gas masks. Leonid Yakunin, a research engineer, presented a paper titled "Surface Wastewater Treatment as an Important Element of Urban Environmental Protection." Yegor Temirgaliyev, a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Industrial Management, shared his experience designing unmanned logistics systems, and Anastasiy Klimin, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Management, spoke about the Blue Ocean strategy in industrial markets.

Additionally, Vsevolod Gaiduk, an engineer at the Higher School of Transport, presented a paper on "The Specifics of Developing and Using Robotic Platforms for Firefighting." Alexander Gurgenidze, an engineer at the Center for Technology Projects, spoke about the creation of a marine dronesphere.

Associate Professor Daria Bylyeva of the Higher School of Social Sciences led an interactive discussion game, "The Future [without?] Artificial Intelligence," where visitors to the Polytechnic University booth were able to discuss ethical issues related to AI, its development, and its impact on society in a playful and interactive format.

Svetlana Ulyanova, a professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences, presented a lecture entitled "Industrial Pragmatism in the Development of Russian Technical Education in the 20th Century."

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Polytechnic University students have created Russia's first transport module for agricultural drones.

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A young engineering team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has developed Russia's first transport module—a trailer for two agrodrones with a high-capacity mortar unit. The project was completed as part of the federal project "Personnel for Unmanned Aerial Systems" under the leadership of Alexey Grachev, Director of the Higher School of Transport, and commissioned by Khizara.

The Polytechnic University, with its developed engineering school and modern laboratory facilities, became one of the key universities providing the federal project and a platform for training young engineers.

The project is being implemented on the basis of the university as a support center for training personnel for unmanned aerial systems, selected by the ANO "University of the National Technological Initiative 2035" in 2024The mission of the support centers is to develop and implement additional professional development and retraining programs aimed at mastering the full lifecycle of an engineering project—from technical specifications to the finished product. The practical portion of the training is built around solving specific industry-specific engineering problems, one of which was the creation of a transport module for agricultural drones.

The implementation of such programs at the Polytechnic University is supported by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, working with specialized institutes and higher education institutions. This allows for the integration of engineering, educational, and applied components within a single project framework.

"The students were given a very specific task by an industrial client: to design a mobile system that would provide agrodrone operators with everything they needed for effective field work," noted Ivan Kurta, Head of SPbPU's Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships. "We tried to approach the task as practically as possible, and the students accomplished the task brilliantly."

Young engineers designed and manufactured a trailer measuring 3.5 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, and 1.8 meters high. The key feature of the development is its comprehensive solution for drone logistics and servicing. The module provides operators with everything necessary for quickly loading and unloading drones, preparing them for flights, and performing post-flight maintenance, including battery charging and solution refilling. To this end, the trailer is equipped with a 1,000-liter solution tank with a built-in mixer, an automated pump station, a battery charging system, and a flow meter for precise refill monitoring.

The economic impact of the development is significant: the prototype costs no more than 500,000 rubles, making it six times more affordable than imported equivalents, which start at 3 million rubles.

"This project is a clear example of the successful integration of the educational process with real-world industrial needs," comments Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education. "Students gain invaluable experience working on a specific engineering challenge, while our industrial partners gain a ready-made, competitive solution. The development of projects like 'Staff for UAS' strengthens the country's human resources potential in the high-tech unmanned systems industry."

According to Alexey Kovalev, CEO of the customer company, Khizar, operational testing of the trailer is already planned for the coming year. In the future, the development could be scaled up for use in Russia's agricultural sector.

By the end of the year, 76 young engineering teams will participate in the federal project "Personnel for UAS," presenting their developments for the unmanned vehicle industry. Polytechnic University will continue to play a key role in training specialists and creating applied solutions that contribute to the country's technological sovereignty.

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Pedagogical Innovations: Polytechnic University Teachers Share Experiences at a Conference in Belarus

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SPbPU faculty took part in the IX International Scientific and Methodological Conference "Problems of Modern Education in a Technical University," which was held at the P. O. Sukhoi Gomel State Technical University (Belarus).

The plenary session was opened by Natalia Leonova, Associate Professor of the Physics Department at the Institute of Physics and Mathematics at SPbPU. She presented a report on the network collaboration between technical universities and regional schools located in small towns and remote from federal educational institutions. This collaboration not only fosters a motivated flow of applicants prepared for modern scientific challenges but also enhances the prestige of physics and mathematics education among schoolchildren.

Associate Professors of the Physics Department, Victoria Mizina and Tatyana Andreeva, participated in the conference sessions, presenting the results of their scientific and methodological research and innovative approaches to teaching natural sciences. T. A. Andreeva's report was dedicated to a joint project between the Physics Department of the Institute of Physics and Management and the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering"—a virtual laboratory with digital copies of real devices, the 3D models of which fully replicate the functionality of the originals.

V. V. Mizina presented SPbPU's new master's program, "Physics and Applied Mathematics in Science and Education." The program's uniqueness lies in the fact that master's students are awarded two qualifications (the second being "Pedagogical Education"), significantly expanding graduates' career opportunities. Another key feature of the program is its networking with the A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, which allows for the integration of resources between educational institutions to improve the quality of student training.

Conference participants also discussed prospects for cooperation between the Sukhoi Gomel State Technical University and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including joint research projects and academic exchanges.

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An intensive educational course on environmental protection was held at the Polytechnic University.

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A three-day advanced training program, "Environmental Protection Regulation. Circular Economy," has concluded at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering. The program was developed by the Center for Continuing Professional Programs at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Civil Engineering and the Efir Academy, part of the Rusnano Group.

Representatives from Rosprirodnadzor departments, leading testing centers in ecology and environmental protection, and faculty and students from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Civil Engineering Institute participated in the intensive educational program. The Rusnano Group presented the Efir JSC technology bank.

At the opening of the program, Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, and Ivan Ozhgikhin, General Director of the Efir Academy, addressed the participants with welcoming remarks. Participants were also greeted by Svetlana Filatova, Director of the Efir Center (STC Pravo), Vladimir Chernyshev, Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage, and Mikhail Kozminykh, Head of the Northwestern Interregional Department of Rosprirodnadzor.

The course program covered key areas of modern environmental regulation: new legislative initiatives in environmental protection, carbon regulation and industrial environmental control, environmental management, and air and land risk assessment. The course included practical sessions during which participants developed a gas purification unit data sheet, examined an example of using life cycle assessment to optimize a product's carbon footprint, analyzed common errors in developing an environmental impact assessment program and report, and learned about the operation of polymer waste recycling units (using JSC Efir as an example).

Lectures and practical classes were given by representatives of the central office of Rosprirodnadzor, leading experts from federal executive bodies, expert practitioners from the Efir Center and the Efir Academy, as well as Professor Natalia Politaeva and Associate Professor Alexander Chusov from the Civil Engineering Institute.

On the third day of the training, Alexander Chusov and Natalia Politaeva spoke to the audience about assessment methodology, the significance and impact of environmental risks, air and water purification technologies, the economic justification for investments in eco-technologies, and the company's environmental policy. Particular attention was paid to a practical session dedicated to analyzing a case study of using life cycle assessment to optimize a product's carbon footprint. At the Civil Engineering Institute, the participants visited the industrial ecology laboratory, the water purification laboratory, and the environmental monitoring laboratory, where Natalia Politaeva, Alexander Chusov, as well as Maria Andrianova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering, and Viktor Chechevichkin, Lead Engineer, presented the guests with modern equipment and methods for analyzing water environmental parameters.

The final stage of the program was the final testing, based on the results of which participants received certificates of advanced training.

"Today, effective environmental management is becoming key to the development of both individual companies and the country as a whole. Modern environmental management is not simply compliance with standards and regulations, but a systematic approach to environmental conservation, the rational use of resources, and the implementation of innovation," says Ivan Ozhgikhin, Head of Environmental Management at Rusnano Group.

"Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University implements a comprehensive approach to ecology and environmental protection: in addition to specialized training for specialists, we include environmental competence as a mandatory element in our educational programs for all students. For example, the Civil Engineering Institute is already implementing a program of specialized Rosprirodnadzor classes at St. Petersburg schools, and there are also student environmental associations. An important focus of our continuing professional education programs has become the involvement of industrial partners—this allows us to provide students with relevant knowledge and practical experience from leading industry experts," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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Polytechnic University graduate Liu Wei visited her alma mater as an Ambassador of Russian Education.

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Liu Wei, Secretary General of the Institute of Russia at Tsinghua University, paid a working visit to Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Tsinghua University is a leading Chinese university and a long-standing strategic partner of SPbPU. The universities host numerous events annually, and our cooperation spans a wide range of areas.

The visit became especially symbolic because the day before Liu Wei, a graduate of SPbPU, was awarded the honorary title of Ambassador of Russian EducationPolytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy congratulated his Chinese colleague on her new status. Representatives of the two leading technical universities gathered for a working meeting to discuss the prospects for strategic development of their partnership in a warm atmosphere. The parties agreed to update the strategic partnership agreement concluded in 2014 to give new impetus to their collaboration. The discussion focused on specific areas of collaboration—from energy, biomedicine, and urban studies to the development of joint educational programs and corporate training programs.

Liu Wei also visited the laboratories of the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Control and met with Chinese graduate students, who shared their impressions of studying at SPbPU.

Liu Wei expressed her deep gratitude for the hospitality and shared her impressions: "This visit was extremely fulfilling and productive. My title as Education Ambassador is a great honor and responsibility. I leave with the firm conviction that our universities must take cooperation to a qualitatively new level. I am confident that the updated strategic agreement will open a new chapter in the relationship between our universities."

Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, emphasized: "We are honored to welcome Liu Wei to the Polytechnic University, and it is especially valuable that she will now represent the interests of Russian education in China in the honorary capacity of Ambassador. I am confident that her enthusiasm and deep understanding of both sides will help us significantly intensify our joint projects across a wide range of promising areas."

The visit laid a solid foundation for the further expansion of long-standing fruitful cooperation, outlining clear contours of joint work in the near future.

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Russian Industrialist 2025: Polytechnic University at the Center of Dialogue between Science, Government, and Industry

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From October 29 to 31, Polytechnic University is participating in the International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist." The forum has become a federal platform bringing together heads of enterprises and companies from leading industries to collaborate with the government, technology companies, the financial sector, scientific organizations and institutes, small and medium businesses, and international partners.

This year, the "Russian Industrialist" forum and exhibition took on a special status—the event was timed to coincide with the 120th anniversary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The main theme was "Industrialization as the Foundation of National Projects."

"The International Forum and Exhibition 'Russian Industrialist' is a key platform for expert dialogue between representatives of government, industry, science, education, and economic development institutions—key organizations and structures directly involved in addressing strategic issues in the field of technological development and public industry in our country. Polytechnic University is a regular participant in the forum," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

On the first day of the forum, Andrey Rudskoy held a working meeting with Vladimir Ivanov, Director of the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The Polytechnic University rector also gave an interview for the TV studio "Russia — A Co-Event of Good News." The discussion focused on the training of highly qualified specialists for Russian industry and the main challenges in this field. They also discussed what motivates modern engineers to pursue professional development. The broadcast was broadcast on the "Petersburg Diary" website.

Andrey Rudskoy presented a paper at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg Congress "Professional Education, Science, and Innovation in the 21st Century." The session focused on the role of science and professional education in achieving national technological leadership. The rector of SPbPU discussed options for the new development of 21st-century technologies. In addition to the rector of the Polytechnic University, representatives from Russian education, science, and politics attended the session. Before the plenary session, Andrey Rudskoy also gave a short interview to the Saint Petersburg TV channel.

This year, the Russian Industrialist is hosting the St. Petersburg International Scientific and Educational Salon. Andrey Rudskoy also attended the grand opening. He welcomed the salon's guests and wished everyone productive work.

Andrey Rudskoy joined the presidium of the plenary session of the II Conference of Grant Recipients of the St. Petersburg Science Foundation, where he reported on the results of the work of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

As per tradition, Polytechnic University presented its cutting-edge developments at Rosprom.

The industrial cartridge is an effective barrier for protecting urban waters. FOPS filters purify wastewater, transforming sewer manholes into eco-stations. This development is entirely Russian and has already been tested in major cities. The solution is scalable and suitable for all urban areas. After purification, FOPS filters are not discarded but incorporated into nutrient substrates. This new technology closes the ecological loop, reduces waste, and makes agriculture greener. The key idea: reuse what others throw away.

The Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at IMMiT is demonstrating laser systems for foil welding processes, repairing and manufacturing components for power engineering, and more. The LIAT Research Laboratory boasts robotic laser cladding systems, mobile units, robotic laser cladding and surface hardening systems for external and internal surfaces, direct laser deposition systems, including systems on linear guides, and a laser-arc welding system. All of these systems were developed directly by Polytechnicians. The LIAT Research Laboratory systems are used to repair imported and domestically produced components of power engineering equipment.

The Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory also showcased its latest developments to forum guests and participants. They focused on friction stir welding technology, applicable to non-ferrous metals and dissimilar joints in industries such as aviation, shipbuilding, and energy. This technology is also effective for welding aluminum armor up to 50 mm thick.

The Engineering Center for Design, Certification, and Testing of Advanced Energy Sources at the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering (IMMeT) presented its development—a lithium-ion buffer battery—at the Russian Industrialist exhibition. The battery is designed to provide power in areas with limited or no access to the power grid. The battery can power laptops, charge phones, and other devices from a 220V AC power source. A laptop powered by this battery can operate continuously for over 200 hours.

Many other developments by polytechnicians were also presented.

Mobile laser cladding complex "Nomad" Software and hardware complex "CyberGIP" Intelligent control system (autopilot) "CyberPilot" Hydrographic robotic complex Morena Remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicle "Sprut" Robotic platform for fire extinguishing Frese

In addition to all this, the Polytechnic Institute's stand also features museum exhibits. Reconstructions of the uniform of a student in the shipbuilding department of the Polytechnic Institute and the dress uniform of Marshal of the Soviet Union Leonid Govorov are on display. Also on display is Slavyanov's glass. At the end of the 19th century, the global engineering community held the belief that it was impossible to fuse different metals into a single alloy due to their different physical and chemical properties. The renowned engineer and scientist, Nikolai Gavrilovich Slavyanov, the inventor of modern electric arc welding, refuted this belief by creating two metal "glasses" welded from eight metals and alloys: bell bronze, tombac (a copper-zinc alloy), nickel, steel, cast iron, copper, nickel silver (an alloy of copper with nickel and zinc), and bronze.

Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the National Research University Higher School of Economics, visited the Polytechnic University's booth. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy personally gave the distinguished guest a tour and explained all the developments.

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