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On October 25, the day of the citywide cleanup, staff from the St. Petersburg Committee for Science and Higher Education, as they have for many years, came to the Polytechnic University to participate in the campus improvements.

"Our committee has been holding cleanup days on the grounds of the Polytechnic University for over twenty years," said Andrey Maksimov, chairman of the KNVSh. "And every time we're at the Polytechnic University for work, we walk by and check how our trees and shrubs are doing. Behind the NIK, we have a whole pine grove. Closer to Gidrotekhnikov Street—" red oaks"The bushes along the alley leading from the entrance are also our doing. And today we'll be planting ash trees."

In addition to the ash trees, the cleanup participants were treated to 10,000 tulip tubers—a gift from the Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation. Some of these were added to the floral arrangement near the Research Building, while the rest were planted near the Monument to Fallen Polytechnicians, in a flowerbed featuring a five-pointed star.

"It was the Central Park of Culture and Leisure's idea to donate 10,000 tulips to a city educational institution," explained Irina Ganus, First Deputy Chair of the KNVSh. "We were asked who we could recommend. Clearly, this is very important and necessary for the Polytechnic Park, whose history is linked to the Year of Defender of the Fatherland. I think these bright red tulips will look symbolic here and emphasize the connection between generations. When we suggested the Polytechnic, Pavel Andreevich Seleznev, Director of the Central Park of Culture and Leisure, was very pleased; after all, he himself is a graduate of this university, and his parents taught here."

"We are grateful to all our graduates who remember their alma mater, and we hope to further develop our relationship with the Central Park of Culture and Leisure," added Vladimir Glukhov, Advisor to the Rector's Office.

The flowerbed near the Monument to the Fallen Polytechnic Students was landscaped by members of the "Volunteer-Polytechnic" search and rescue team and participants in the special military operation, who are currently receiving additional education at the Polytechnic. Sergey came to the cleanup day with his family—his wife, Ekaterina, and their sons, Roman and Sasha. Incidentally, Ekaterina is taking a retraining course with her husband—the Polytechnic offers this opportunity to the families of SVO participants.

Arsen, Daniil, and Kirill served under contract and entered the first year of the Military Academy of Communications this year. They also came to participate in the cleanup and get involved in university life.

"I'm interested in getting additional education at the Polytechnic University, and I'll motivate other students," Arsen shared. "I love learning. Even planting flowers right now is a useful skill! Not everyone can handle a shovel."

The Polytechnic University consistently and systematically builds support for participants and veterans of special military operations, including through continuing education.

"I'd like to express my gratitude to the management of the Polytechnic University for the opportunity to participate in free retraining courses," says Stanislav Petrov. "Caring for war veterans and disabled veterans is important and valuable. The course's focus is very interesting; UAV systems are the future, and the training I've acquired will be useful in many fields. I'd also like to highlight the high level of organization of the educational process: a user-friendly online portal, comprehensive and engaging reference materials in an accessible format, and, crucially, given my busy work schedule and evening trips to kindergarten and activities with the children, the availability of recorded lectures on the portal, allowing me to study at my own time and, if necessary, rewatch lectures for better understanding. I'd also like to thank our instructor, Mikhail Sergeevich Zhukov, for his willingness to answer our questions, not only during lectures, but at any time."

While one group of cleanup participants was giving life to new plants, another was clearing away the foliage that had already outlived its short lifespan. There was plenty of work to do! Staff from the KNVSh and the Polytechnic were busy raking up the yellow and red leaves, filling carts with them, and packing them into bags. The workers were bolstered by the charming Pomeranian Persik, who accompanied his owner, Vladimir Gaidei, Deputy Chairman of the KNVSh.

"We love coming here, we appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, and we strive to make Polytechnic even more beautiful!" Vladimir Gaidei summed up the general sentiment.

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The All-Russian Engineering Forum "Power of the Platform" announced the results of the first round of the All-Russian Educational Program Competition among departments of technical universities. The competition aims to integrate domestic digital solutions into the educational process. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented by eight faculty members from the Institute of Civil Engineering, who developed five educational programs integrating various platform solutions from domestic CAD developers. The competition was organized by Nanosoft Development with the support of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy. Participants in the forum included Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Lilia Talipova, Egor Melehin, and Alexander Mitin, senior lecturers and assistants at the Institute of Civil Engineering's Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction.

"Supporting initiatives to transition to domestic platform solutions is a strategically important task. In 2026, we plan to expand the geography of participants to include secondary vocational education institutions. In the future, we plan to launch a competition for educational programs for school teachers, which was made possible thanks to the professional retraining program "Digital Drawing Teacher" developed jointly with the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University," emphasized Oleg Egorychev, Director of Programs for Developing Interaction with Educational and Scientific Organizations at NanoSoft Development LLC.

As part of the competition, participants developed and implemented curricula using nanoCAD and Model Studio CS software, demonstrating a high level of mastery of the technologies and methods for their application in engineering education. Faculty from 40 universities participated in the competition, and over 30,000 students from Russian engineering universities were assessed for their retained knowledge based on the implementation of the developed coursework.

The winner in the Engineering Graphics category was an educational program with integrated digital tools from the nanoCAD platform and modules: SPDS, Mechanics, and 3D, developed by ISI senior lecturers Dmitry Molodtsov and Andrey Shavva.

The winner in the Construction Solutions category was a program using the Model Studio CS Construction Solutions software product from the SiSoft Group, developed by ISI senior lecturer Evgeniya Zavodnova and intern Kerim Ibragimov.

Following the competition, the winners were awarded diplomas and a grant of 300,000 rubles for the purchase of equipment. The competition committee was chaired by Senator Ivan Yevstifeyev, a member of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy. Representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities of the Russian Federation participated in the awards ceremony.

"Given the rapid digital transformation of industry, establishing direct interaction and sustainable partnerships between developers of domestic platform solutions, industrial enterprises, and educational organizations is particularly important. An equally pressing task is the timely adaptation of traditional educational programs to the industry's rapidly changing digital landscape," noted Vladimir Dozhdev, Director of the Digital Technologies Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

The forum also featured thematic sessions: "AI in Design and Construction" and "Integration of Russian Engineering Software into Educational Programs—the Foundation for Ensuring Russia's Technological Leadership," as well as discussions on digital transformation, construction and development, architecture and structures, engineering systems, land management and laser scanning, CAD and basic design, nanoCAD API, AI technologies and SMART standards, a shared data environment, and education and retraining.

During the forum, ISI employees learned about new domestic software products from Nanosoft Development and reviewed successful industry cases demonstrating the practical use of the software. The lessons learned will be integrated into the curricula of the disciplines to enhance the practice-oriented training of highly qualified engineering personnel.

"The 'Power of the Platform' engineering forum is undoubtedly the most important digital event of the year. It's an opportunity to learn about the latest digital solutions and trends, exchange experiences, and meet many Polytechnicians," noted Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Programs at the Civil Engineering Institute.

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The final of the Interethnic Student Festival "Golden Autumn 2025" took place in the White Hall of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. It brought together Russian and international students studying at universities and colleges in the city on the Neva.

28 years ago, the festival was born at the Polytechnic University, the city's largest university by number of international students. Today, "Golden Autumn" is under the auspices of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg. The competition's goal, then and now, is to integrate international students into Russian culture, strengthen interethnic relations, and support talented youth.

Festival participants from 23 universities and 9 colleges, 16 countries, and 7 regions of Russia met in the White Hall to present the cultures of their people.

Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, welcomed the guests: "We are convinced that culture and creativity help students develop their competencies. That's why our university places great emphasis on developing and supporting creative teams and the spiritual and aesthetic development of students. Another key goal of culture is to unite people, creating a space for the meeting of different traditions and values. We are seeing this right now on stage!"

The festival participants presented vibrant performances, immersed the audience in the world of traditions and customs of various nations, and introduced them to the amazing beauty and diversity of their countries' cultural heritage. The audience and jury traveled to various corners of vast Russia, learned about Uyghur and Yakut cultures, and visited Mongolia, Kalmykia, Bashkiria, and the North Caucasus. They also traveled to Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Indonesia, China, Iran, and Sri Lanka.

The jury consisted of representatives from St. Petersburg's higher education institutions and national public organizations. They assessed the performances based on their vibrant national flavor, originality of execution, and artistry.

Each song told the story of an entire country. The program featured a Moldovan-language composition performed by Sabrina Lungu, a student at the St. Petersburg State University of Management and Economics (SPbSUGE) College; "Khata batskou" (My Fatherland) by Danila Staruk, a student at the S. M. Budyonny Academy of Telecommunications; and many songs about Russia. SPbPU student Fikria Shaleha demonstrated stunning vocal talent and artistry in her performance of a Malay pop song. All the judges awarded her the highest scores and first place in the festival's Vocal category.

"This was my first time performing in front of a large audience! I can't find the words to describe my emotions. But one thing I know for sure: how much I want to thank the students from Indonesia, especially from the Polytechnic University, the jury members for their trust, and the organizers for a wonderful festival. I will remember this event forever! May the next Golden Autumn inspire even more people!" Fikria shared her emotions.

Students from the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs presented a fiery Mongolian dance, while students from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University performed a traditional Indonesian dance. An Avar dance by students from the St. Petersburg Chemical-Pharmaceutical University captivated both the audience and the jury. The graceful young women were awarded first place.

"It was fascinating to watch all the festival participants and how they were able to showcase their national flavor. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, made new connections, and were incredibly happy to win first place! We thank the festival organizers and plan to return next year," noted Anna Pavlova, a member of the Improviz ensemble from St. Petersburg State University of Arts and Sciences.

The festival's third category featured performers on very unusual musical instruments. The Iranian santur, Kalmyk dombra, Tatar kurai, and other captivating instruments resounded in the White Hall. Participants performed not only the music of their own nationalities but also their own compositions. Sofya Zvereva, a student at the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, presented a triptych for piano.

The jury highly praised the virtuosity of Reza Desaipour, a student at the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture and the Iranian participant, whose percussion instrument, the daf, produced a magnetic sound. The result was first place in the Instrumental Music category.

The "Audience Choice Award" was won by the online voting group "Hey, Let's Go!" from Medical College No. 2, whose highly artistic and virtuoso wooden spoon player captivated everyone.

The winners and runners-up of the Golden Autumn festival received gifts from the Committee on Science and Higher Education—gold, silver, and bronze maple leaves made of stained glass, as well as certificates from the bookstore "Podpisnye Izdaniya." The festival finale concluded with a joint performance of the song "We Are the World." All participants once again proved that music makes the world a better place, that culture erases boundaries and unites peoples.

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The Goluboe Ozero recreation center hosted the 27th "Student Perspective" educational seminar for first-year student leaders. This year, the event took on special significance. The SPbPU Student Trade Union is celebrating its 60th anniversary—six decades of support, development, and belief in every student. Over the years, the Trade Union has become an integral part of university life: supporting students, developing initiatives, and creating an atmosphere where everyone can express themselves.

The anniversary provided an opportunity to remember how, over six decades, PROF has become a hub for uniting generations of students—the very heart that connects the past, present, and future of the Polytechnic.

This year's slogan, "A New Light in History," brought together over 300 participants: leaders, coaches, organizers, representatives of the PROF, and student associations. Over the course of three days, the students attended training sessions, master classes, and team activities, learning to listen to and hear each other, be inspired by ideas, and work together. Each day of "Perspektiva" was filled with discoveries and emotions: educational modules, creative evenings, and team activities created an atmosphere of true unity. Ideas were born here that sparked future projects and movements at the Polytechnic University.

The seminar opened with a video message from SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, who addressed the participants: "When I look at you, first-year students, full of energy and dreams, I remember my student years. Then, just like you today, we believed that everything was in our hands—and we were right. 'Student Perspective' is a school of leadership and friendship. It is here that teams are born that together build the future of the Polytechnic University. May this new light shine within each of you and illuminate the path for others. The nature of your light will determine what our Polytechnic University will be like tomorrow."

These words became a symbol of the beginning of the first-year students' journey—the journey of leaders capable not only of changing themselves, but also of inspiring others.

During the seminar, meetings were held with representatives of the university administration: Vladimir Glukhov, Advisor to the Rector's Office; Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Nadezhda Grashchenko, Head of the Directorate of Basic Educational Programs; Vyacheslav Olshevsky, Director of the Student City; and Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the PROF. Students discussed the development of youth policy, opportunities for self-fulfillment, and the future of the university community.

On the second day, a student association festival took place, where first-year students learned about the various associations at Polytechnic University: the School of Cultural Organizers, the "Adapters" Olympic Games, the Polytechnic University Student Teams, ReGreen, the Military History Club, the United Student Dormitory Council, and others. Three days of intensive work culminated in a touching closing ceremony: sparklers, laughter, songs, and a group photo on the shore of the Blue Lake. This evening became a symbol of unity and the beginning of a long journey for each participant. "Student Perspective" inspired, united, and energized a new generation of Polytechnic University leaders. Now their light is part of the university's history.

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Today, a ceremonial meeting of the Academic Council took place, at which Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation – Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, and graduate of the Faculty of Radiophysics Oleg Savelyev was presented with the gown and diploma of an Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

We are especially proud of our graduates, who make a worthy contribution to the development and defense of the state. It is a great honor for us to present the title of Honorary Doctor today. We do so with joy and pride, because there is nothing more precious than knowing that our "child" of the Polytechnic family is a participant in the creation of Russia's new history," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

In introducing Honorary Doctor Oleg Savelyev, SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov emphasized that several Polytechnic University graduates already hold Honorary Doctorates. But the addition of another Polytechnic University graduate to their ranks is certainly an event that is greeted with special emotion.

Oleg Savelyev is a graduate of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, an engineer, physicist, economist, and politician. He has dedicated over 30 years of his professional life to analyzing the key problems and challenges facing the country, setting corresponding objectives and organizing their solutions, monitoring results, and developing development prospects.

After graduating from the Radiophysics Department of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1988, Oleg Savelyev worked at the A.F. Ioffe Physicotechnical Institute under the supervision of Zhores Alferov.

Oleg Saveliev is the author of more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed physics journals and was a nominee for the Muller Medal in field electronics.

At this new professional stage, our graduate has developed into an economist, business communications specialist, and political strategist.

Oleg Savelyev currently holds the rank of Active State Counselor of the Russian Federation, First Class. This rank is equivalent to that of Army General and is the highest rank in the federal civil service in Russia.

For St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Oleg Genrikhovich is an important colleague whose strategic vision can make a valuable contribution to defining the current goals and objectives facing a modern engineering university today, noted Dmitry Karpov.

Andrey Rudskoy, on behalf of the entire Polytechnic University, congratulated Oleg Savelyev on his upcoming anniversary and presented him with commemorative gifts and the SPbPU "For Merit" anniversary medal, awarded to our graduate last year.

According to tradition, the doctoral gown and cap were carried into the Academic Council Hall to the accompaniment of the Gaudeamus anthem performed by the Polyhymnia choir. Andrei Rudskoy presented Oleg Savelyev with the Honorary Doctorate medal and a book about the honorary doctors of the Polytechnic University.

It's largely thanks to my professors and other Polytechnicians I've met along the way that I've become who I am today. I attribute all my achievements to what Polytechnic instilled in me—the desire and ability to learn. And if I had a coat of arms, I would paraphrase René Descartes' words for it: "I learn, therefore I am," Oleg Savelyev emphasized in his speech.

During his visit, Oleg Savelyev also visited the Polytechnic University's laboratories and learned about the university's cutting-edge developments.

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Today's featured subject is Mikhail Simchuk, Director of the Department of Transport and Mechanization at Polytechnic University. He recently received the Polytechnic University's honorary award "For Merit." For over 10 years, Mikhail Viktorovich has worked at Polytechnic University, heading the Department of Transport. Under his leadership, several departments and the Polytechnic University's auto center operate smoothly and efficiently.

Mikhail Simchuk was born in Volgograd, lived for several years on Sakhalin, and after graduating from military academy, served in Leningrad. In 1997, he was awarded the Order of Courage for his service in Chechnya. Mikhail's son also became a defender of the Motherland. In 2024, Viktor Simchuk, a participant in the special military operation, was awarded the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," 2nd Class.

Read about how his childhood dream of the sky led him to the North Caucasus, why honesty is a practical skill, and how combat experience helps him lead a civilian team.interview on the website of the newspaper "Polytechnic".

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The Belarusian-Russian University hosted a scientific and practical conference with international participation, "II BRU-SPbPU Ecological Week." Representing St. Petersburg Polytechnic University were Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering; Associate Professor Mikhail Romanov, responsible for the institute's international activities; and three graduate students and one master's student from the Institute of Civil Engineering.

The conference opening was addressed by Viktor Pashkevich, Vice-Rector for Research at BRU, and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Social Studies at SPbPU.

"Cooperation between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Belarusian-Russian University extends beyond this international conference. It encompasses joint research, academic mobility for students and faculty, and the development of educational programs," noted Viktor Pashkevich.

Marina Petrochenko welcomed all conference participants and emphasized the importance of the event for developing environmental awareness and promoting sustainable solutions in environmental engineering: "The development of engineering technologies must be closely linked to ensuring the environmental safety of cities and populations. Trends such as green design and construction, the circular economy, intelligent environmental technologies, and social and environmental entrepreneurship must become a central part of our professional and educational agenda. We are especially pleased that young people—the specialists who will implement innovative solutions—are actively participating in this process."

The opening ceremony also featured welcoming remarks from BRU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Natalia Vologina, Dean of the BRU Faculty of Civil Engineering Olga Golushkova, Head of the BRU Department of Technosphere Safety Alexander Shchur, International Affairs Director Mikhail Romanov, and Rossotrudnichestvo Representative in the Republic of Belarus Yuri Makushin.

The conference featured plenary and breakout sessions, where participants presented over 40 papers across six thematic areas, both online and offline. The conference brought together over 150 specialists, representatives of universities, research institutes, and undergraduate and graduate students from six countries.

Under the leadership of Rossotrudnichestvo, a Rosatom State Corporation exhibition was organized, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and environmentally responsible solutions in the nuclear industry. Guests were also treated to a tour of the BRU laboratories, the University Museum, and a sightseeing tour of Mogilev. A collection of papers will be published based on the conference results, indexed by the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).

"Holding such events is an important area of our joint work, contributing to the strengthening of scientific and educational ties within the Union State, the development of international academic cooperation, and practice-oriented collaboration in the ESG and environmental fields. We are convinced that the Ecological Week events have made a significant contribution to the development of scientific dialogue, strengthened mutual understanding and friendship between our countries, and inspired participants to pursue new achievements and projects," noted Yuri Makushin, representative of Rossotrudnichestvo in the Republic of Belarus.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held the grand opening of the third cohort of the "Leaders of the Future St. Petersburg" educational program, which aims to develop students' leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

The program is being implemented in partnership with the Polytechnic University and was created in 2023 at the initiative of Anton Vasiliev, founder and CEO of the construction company PSK Group, and Anastasia Davydova, a methodologist for the development of leadership and entrepreneurial competencies and a resident of the New Formation Regional Center.

The program's partners are representatives of the business community:

Evgeny Koryakin, founder and CEO of ITS; Yuriy Mozheiko, Commercial Director and Partner of GLASSCON LLC; Roman Chuyko, co-owner of the Arte Group of Companies.

The new cohort brought together 170 participants—students from leading universities in St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia—who are studying in both in-person and online formats.

Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, noting that the program contributes to the development of human resources in the city and country, strengthening the links between education, business, and real-world practice.

Andrey Mishkin, head of the St. Petersburg regional branch of New Formation, expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing that the development of such programs is part of New Formation's federal agenda, aimed at nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurs and public leaders who act in the interests of society and the country.

During the opening, representatives of partner companies shared personal stories and management experiences, while graduates from previous cohorts spoke about their own projects, career achievements, and the results of their participation in the program.

The "Leaders of the Future St. Petersburg" program brings together the university and the business community, creating a space where students gain not only knowledge but also the practical experience necessary to realize their leadership potential in a professional environment.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the St. Petersburg Regional Public Organization "Association of Veterans of the North Caucasus Military District 'Defenders of the Motherland'" signed a strategic cooperation agreement, laying the foundation for the further development of their partnership.

Under the leadership of Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, representatives of SPbPU held a working meeting with the chairman of the regional public organization "Association of Veterans of the North-West Military District "Defenders of the Motherland" of St. Petersburg, holder of the Order of Courage Georgy Zhuravlev, and the head of the organization's district branch in the Kalininsky District, a participant of the North-West Military District, Andrei Goncharov.

The partners discussed key issues of cooperation in the areas of patriotic education, social rehabilitation, continuing education and professional retraining, as well as the development of a volunteer movement to support veterans of the Soviet Military District, opening up new prospects for collaboration between the university and the association. Polytechnic University staff shared their comprehensive experience and plans for working with military personnel and residents of new regions. Participants in the dialogue included Natalia Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute; Anna Rubtsova, Director of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy; Tatyana Savekina, Director of the Center for Corporate and Network Continuing Professional Programs; and Tatyana Nam, Director of the SPbPU Dobro.Center.

Georgy Zhuravlev discussed the association's activities, including assistance to veterans of special military operations and their families, patriotic education of children and youth, basic military training, preserving military-historical memory, social adaptation of military personnel after injuries, education, employment, and more.

The Polytechnic University is consistently and systematically building support for participants and veterans of special military operations. Cooperation is developing both large-scale project of SPbPU — from identifying educational needs and building a partner network to designing digital tools and implementing adapted retraining programs. Coordination is carried out by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, together with the university's specialized institutes, ensuring the integration of engineering and humanities training with social support mechanisms and creating conditions for veterans' professional and personal fulfillment.

The signing of the agreement was a logical continuation of the active volunteer work that Polytechnic has been conducting for three years with the state foundation "Defenders of the Fatherland" in St. Petersburg as part of the All-Russian campaign

Volunteers at the Harmony Center provide comprehensive support to SVO participants and their families.

Humanitarian aid: collecting, delivering, and assisting with loading humanitarian aid for children, residents of Donbas, and those at the front; assembling tactical first aid kits and holiday gifts; making tactical bracelets, plush amulets, and talismans. Work in the regional headquarters warehouses. Cultural support: organizing concerts in military hospitals, providing excursions and escorting participants of the SVO to cultural events. Patriotic education and mentoring development: meetings between students and SVO veterans in the "honest conversation" format; organizing courage lessons for schoolchildren in the Kalininsky district with the participation of veterans. Social assistance: accompanying the families of SVO participants, organizing family lounges. Meeting at the train station and accompanying children from the new regions on vacation in the Leningrad Region. Escorting soldiers to medical examinations in city medical facilities. Hospital supervision: since April 2025, the SPbPU Harmony Center has been the supervisor of the military hospital at the L. G. Sokolov North-West District Scientific and Clinical Center.

The agreement will strengthen cooperation in educational and social spheres, providing veterans of the North Caucasus Military District with opportunities for professional development and participation in addressing key issues in the country's technological development. This initiative is fully aligned with the goals of the federal program "Priority 2030" and aims to unlock the potential of veterans for the benefit of Russia's technological leadership.

"We believe the discussion about the various training options for special military operation participants and veterans should be more active and systematic. In this regard, cooperation with the association will allow us to more accurately define training formats, program topics, and required modules. And most importantly, to present a model that works at the regional and federal levels," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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A two-day meeting of the Consortium of Aerospace Universities of Russia has begun at the Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev (KAI). Rectors of relevant universities, scientists, and representatives of the public sector will discuss strategic issues of personnel training and technology development.

Opening the meeting, Mikhail Pogosyan, Rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute, emphasized the importance of working together in the context of education reform and preparations for the results of the Priority 2030 program. Kirill Okhotkin, Rector of KNITU-KAI, announced the meeting's program, which included a tour of the university's scientific facilities, and expressed hope for expanded cooperation between the universities.

Yuri Fomin, Vice Rector for Research at SPbPU, presented the university's promising research. The Polytechnic University is developing research areas in the field of trusted AI systems and platform solutions for developing industry-standard AI models. Particular attention is paid to developing domestic technologies capable of replacing imported equivalents.

"Our projects under the Priority 2030 program demonstrate how fundamental research in artificial intelligence is becoming the foundation for practical solutions," noted Yuri Vladimirovich. "The POLANIS multimodal data analysis platform we developed is cross-industry and promising for solving problems in the aircraft industry and space technology."

Consortium participants will visit KNITU-KAI laboratories, including the Intelligent Radioelectronics, Microelectronics Process Diagnostics, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Kazan Quantum Center "KAI-Quantum" to assess the university's competencies in aeronautical engineering, radiophotonics, and additive manufacturing.

The meeting will identify new areas for joint research between leading industry universities, aimed at implementing scientific developments and strengthening the human resources potential of the Russian aerospace industry.

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