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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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The SPbPU Extreme Sports and Technical Creativity Club team continues to take top places in the all-around automobile competition.

The final round of the St. Petersburg Championship and Junior Championship at the Igora Drive circuit featured three track types: classic high-speed maneuvering and two non-standard courses. The KSTT "Extreme" team demonstrated consistent results across all disciplines, which impacted the competition's outcome: the team took silver at both the Igora and the year-end championships. The stage was won by Ilya Shitik, a student at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU. He finished third in his second St. Petersburg Championship at the end of the year.

"It's always nice to win. I'm glad that our efforts in preparing both ourselves and the team's Lada Granta are paying off," the Polytechnician commented on the successful performance.

Another team member, the experienced Pavel Alekseev, took bronze at the stage and silver at the end of the year championship.

"It's been a challenging year, but we know what we need to address and what needs to be fixed, so I have no doubt it will only get better," Pavel shared.

It's also worth noting the young blood: 15-year-old Viktor Sorokin demonstrated good speed throughout the season, which allowed him to win silver in the St. Petersburg championship.

At the final of the Northwestern Federal District Championship in Veliky Novgorod, the team gold and first two places were again won by Ilya Shitik and Pavel Alekseev, but this time the top step of the podium was conquered by a more experienced athlete.

"It's always great when there's competition on a team. Then no one stands still and everyone strives to improve not only themselves but also their peers," says Sergei Korovay, the team's coach and a mechanic at the Department of Transport and Mechanization at SPbPU.

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The Polytechnic University hosted the international conference "Problems of Applied Spectrometry and Radiometry named after V.N. Danilenko" (PPSR), organized by a group of companies working in the field of recording and measuring ionizing radiation.

The main objective of the meeting was to exchange experiences and become familiar with the current state and development trends of nuclear instrumentation, metrology and methodology, software, and the regulatory framework in the field of practical spectrometry, radiometry, and dosimetry.

The topics discussed by experts throughout the week included: the development and application of equipment, software, methodological, and metrological support for ionizing radiation measurements; certification of radiation monitoring devices; accounting and control of nuclear materials; methods for characterizing radioactive waste of various morphologies for categorization during the decommissioning of nuclear and radiation hazardous facilities; process control at nuclear power plants and enterprises; radiation monitoring and environmental protection; scientific research using nuclear physics methods; legal aspects of radiation safety, etc.

The event program included oral and poster presentations, discussions, and an exhibition of equipment, software, and methodological products. Participants were able to share their latest achievements and practical experience, learn about the current state of spectrometry, radiometry, dosimetry, and nuclear instrumentation, and discuss future developments.

Several SPbPU representatives participated in the meeting. Nikolai Bukharin, Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Engineering and Production Competencies of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, presented a paper entitled "Advanced Training in Radiation Safety in Modern Conditions: New Challenges and Adaptive Approaches." He discussed the history of ionizing radiation sources (IRS) from the USSR to the present day and noted that their expanding use (science, industry, energy, and medicine) requires specialists to possess deeper and more comprehensive knowledge. Nikolai Bukharin emphasized that international and national radiation safety standards developed by the IAEA, Rospotrebnadzor, and Rostekhnadzor are constantly being updated, making regular training mandatory.

The speaker emphasized that most incidents and serious accidents involving radiation sources occur not due to equipment failure, but rather due to human error, underscoring the importance of quality training. Modern programs, in addition to knowledge of regulations, emphasize the development of practical skills: risk assessment, decision-making in non-standard situations, and the use of personal and collective protective equipment. Particular attention is paid to the biological effects of radiation sources, safe and hazardous doses, and the deterministic and stochastic consequences of their effects, including during medical procedures involving radiation sources.

Nikolai Bukharin presented modern educational technologies, specifically the combination of online modules for theoretical training and in-person practical classes, the introduction of business games and group discussions, and emphasized that the key role remains with the instructor. They must be experts in radiation safety and proficient in modern teaching methods.

Continuing education is not a one-time event, but part of a system of continuous professional development, the speaker concludes.

The presentation by Daria Akhmetova, assistant professor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology and junior research fellow at the Laboratory of Nano- and Microencapsulation of Biologically Active Substances, focused on the study "Automated radiolabeling of zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks with radium-223 for locoregional therapy of breast cancer."

The development of automated radiolabeling methods for promising new materials is highly sought after for the transition to domestic small-scale production of radiopharmaceuticals with unique properties in accordance with good manufacturing practice requirements. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), due to their high sorption capacity, stability, and compositional variability, are considered promising sorbents and radionuclide carriers for cancer therapy. However, this area of research remains poorly understood. The development of next-generation radiopharmaceuticals faces two key challenges requiring effective approaches. First, the use of promising radium isotopes (e.g., radium-223) is limited by the difficulty of chelation due to their cationic nature and large ionic radius. Second, most laboratory-tested radiolabeling methods are not optimal for automated synthesis and widespread clinical application. The research described by Daria Akhmetova involved the development of an automated method for radiolabeling micro- and nanosized MOFs using UiO-66-NH2 and the isotope radium-223 for use in locoregional tumor therapy.

The resulting 223Ra@MOF complexes are highly stable in vitro and exhibit pronounced antitumor activity against a breast cancer model. The nanoscale form demonstrated a slight advantage in therapeutic efficacy due to enhanced cellular uptake and more uniform distribution upon administration into the tumor. These studies suggest that the developed radiopharmaceuticals based on UiO-66-NH2 MOFs may be highly promising candidates for locoregional radionuclide therapy of oncological diseases, particularly breast cancer.

The work was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Science Foundation No. 25-73-10091 “Design and synthesis of new biocompatible nanostructured metal-organic frameworks containing ROS-producing agents for combined radionuclide therapy of malignant neoplasms.”

Vladislava Rusakova, a research assistant at the Laboratory of Nano- and Microencapsulation of Biologically Active Substances at the IBSiB Research Center for Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, also presented a report on the development of a calcium carbonate-based platform for combinatorial radiochemotherapy of melanoma, which focused on the fight against cancer.

One of the key areas of research in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant tumors is the creation of particle-based delivery systems with encapsulated anticancer drugs. A key feature of these systems is the reduced toxicity to healthy tissue. When developing drug delivery systems, factors such as the encapsulation rate of the active substance, its release kinetics from the particles, and toxicity must be considered. Calcium carbonate is a popular material for creating microparticles due to its ease of production, cost-effectiveness, biocompatibility, high porosity, and surface reactivity.

Researchers studied the controlled loading of substituted 2-aminothiophene (2-AT) derivatives into calcium carbonate microparticles, drug release in normal and acidic environments, and radiolabeling of the resulting delivery system. They also assessed the toxicity of the microparticles using melanoma cells. The results demonstrated that the microparticles can effectively retain the radium-223 isotope for therapeutic use. These findings support the use of radium-223-labeled calcium carbonate microparticles encapsulated with 2-AT in in vivo studies for the treatment of malignant tumors.

The work was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Science Foundation No. 25-25-00229 “Development of a new method of brachytherapy for breast cancer using calcium-containing nano- and microcarriers.”

The best papers prepared for the meeting will be published in the journal "ANRI," which is included in the List of Leading Scientific Journals and Publications Published in the Russian Federation. Since 2015, the journal has been included in the Chemical Abstracts international abstract database and citation system.

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A signing ceremony for a memorandum of strategic partnership with the Russian biotechnology company ARTSELLENS was held at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Ilya Bardin-Denisov, CEO of ARTSELLENS LLC, and Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU, attended the ceremony.

The primary goal of the partnership is the joint development of an advanced technological platform for the creation of RNA-based therapeutics. This platform will enable the rapid development of highly effective drugs against a wide range of socially significant diseases.

The collaboration between the industrial partner and the research center will enable the use of the Polytechnic University's existing facilities not only for development but also for preclinical animal studies, while pilot production will be established at the Technopolis Moscow site. ARTSELLENS will be responsible for bringing the developed drugs to the clinical trial stage, their registration, and subsequent market launch in Russia and the EAEU.

Ilya Bardin-Denisov, CEO of ARTSELLENS, noted: "The signing of this memorandum marks an important step in expanding our portfolio through the use of innovative RNA-based technologies. Synergy with one of the country's leading research centers will enable us to utilize the full scientific and technical potential of this leading research center to develop effective, safe, and, importantly, affordable medications. The use of digital approaches will significantly reduce the time and costs of expensive development stages and preclinical trials, eliminating obviously unsuccessful options. We are investing not just in research, but in the creation of next-generation products."

Ceremony participants agreed that collaboration between business and science facilitates the solution of complex scientific and technological problems, and accelerates the development and availability of innovative medicines for Russian patients.

For our university, this partnership is an opportunity to apply our powerful scientific and technical expertise in biotechnology to address practical national healthcare challenges. The joint project with ARTSELLENS aims to create a fully-fledged national platform that will open up new opportunities for quickly responding to the challenges posed by the emergence of new diseases, added Yuri Fomin, Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU.

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The Sirius Federal Territory in Sochi has become a magnet for young astronomers from around the world. The 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad was held there, bringing together schoolchildren from more than 15 countries.

Hussein Ali Krayani, a senior lecturer in the Department of Higher Mathematics at the Institute of Mathematics and Management and a teacher of supplementary education at the Higher School of International Education at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the event. This is his third time serving on the international jury of the Olympiad.

Hussein Ali Krayani graded the work of the participants, who competed in four rounds: theoretical, practical, observation, and blitz. All assignments were completed in English.

In addition to his intense work on the jury, the Polytechnic University senior lecturer actively participated in the rich cultural program. One of the most memorable moments was the tree-planting ceremony in the Sochi Olympic Park, where Hussein Ali Krayani, on behalf of the entire judging panel, planted a tree, leaving a symbolic mark on the history of the Olympics.

Being a member of the jury of such a large-scale Olympiad is not only a great responsibility but also a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the international scientific community. Seeing the sparkle in the eyes of talented students from all over the world is the best reward," shared Hussein Ali Krayani.

The participation of Polytechnic University faculty as experts in such world-class events underscores the university's high status and its contribution to identifying and supporting young talent in science and education.

Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, noted the importance of this format of participation: "Such events are not only a test of knowledge but also a crucial tool for building international scientific and educational dialogue. It is a great honor for the Polytechnic University to contribute to the jury of such a prestigious Olympiad."

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A communication session between Gazprom Neft universities and partners was held in Moscow. A key part of the discussion was mechanisms for strengthening research collaboration between educational institutions and industry-specific companies. The Polytechnic University was represented at the event by Dmitry Bogdanov, Director of the Gazpromneft-Polytechnic Scientific and Educational Center, and Inga Shustik, Chief Specialist at the Scientific and Educational Center. Shustik delivered a strategic presentation, presenting the educational program and outlining the philosophy behind personnel training, where each element is structured as an engineering system.

Over its 11 years of operation, the REC has created an educational ecosystem. As the speaker emphasized, the line between academic knowledge and practical application has been blurred. The center's engineers also serve as student mentors, and completed projects serve as case studies.

We prepare students for work by immediately immersing them in real production processes, Inga Shustik outlined our approach.

Events like these are an opportunity to receive feedback from the industry. We see a growing demand for specialists who can work at the intersection of disciplines. Our goal is to create an environment where theory is immediately reinforced by practice. This approach allows graduates to join companies as specialists, not interns, noted Dmitry Bogdanov.

The presentation focused on the Master's program "Mathematical Modeling of Oil and Gas Production Processes." According to Inga Shustik, this is not just an educational track, but a "social elevator" into the profession. 70 percent of students find employment at the REC while still studying, and 80% of graduates remain within Gazprom Neft.

Inga Shustik also discussed innovative courses in detail. The two-semester course "Fundamentals of Digital Engineering" includes theory and practice with generative neural networks, optimization methods, and real-world production challenges.

We teach students not just how to use AI, but how it changes the entire value chain—from exploration to production,” the speaker explained.

Of particular importance in the training of specialists is the participation of undergraduate and graduate students in the KNTN-3 project "Artificial Intelligence for Solving Cross-Industry Problems" under the leadership of Ivan Zhdanov as part of the Priority 2030 program, where they are working on the creation of a software platform for the automation of seismic data processing.

As part of the educational track, students are already solving modern projects.

Creation of PINN models for pressure prediction Development of transformers for GIS data interpretation Generative models for geological and geophysical data analysis

This integration of education, science, and production creates the basis for Russia's technological sovereignty in the oil and gas industry.

Our graduates join companies not as interns, but as fully-fledged specialists, ready to solve complex engineering problems, the speaker concluded.

The presented model demonstrates how modern education can become a driver of change in traditional industries, creating a talent pool for future technological leadership.

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Registration of students for participation in the 9th season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad is ongoing. "I am a professional"— draft presidential platform "Russia is a land of opportunity"This is a unique opportunity to test your skills in any of over 70 fields, find a team of like-minded individuals, attend educational forums, and join a community of true professionals. And if you win, you'll receive a large cash prize and the opportunity to enroll in a master's program without taking entrance exams.

The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" brings together the most talented students and promotes professionalism as a value. The Olympiad is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. It is part of the national project "Youth and Children," launched by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The project promotes the development of a patriotic, highly moral, and responsible generation, and ensures the country's sovereignty, competitiveness, and development.

Students from Russian universities studying in any field—medical, agricultural, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities—are eligible to apply. Participants will complete practice-oriented tasks developed by leading universities in collaboration with the Olympiad's industrial partners.

Registration will last for website until November 11.

The university's involvement in the Olympiad demonstrates its focus on results. The practice-oriented tasks meet the needs of the state and employers, which directly increases graduate employment. "Every tenth university in the country is already participating in the Olympiad," emphasized Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

In 2025/2026, "I Am a Professional" will cover 70 subject areas, from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track. The new season will feature industrial and academic tourism events. Students will be able to visit the sites of the organizing and co-organizing universities in various regions, as well as manufacturing and industrial facilities—civil aviation plants, nuclear power plants, and mining and processing plants—and also observe the work of research centers and laboratories.

Our instructors have prepared engaging tasks for students that will allow them to gain a fresh perspective on mechanical engineering and gain engaging experience solving real-world production cases. Last year, the undergraduate finals for our track were held at the Russian power engineering company Power Machines. Representatives from ten Russian universities gathered there. The students saw the impressive production facilities of our industrial partner and were impressed. I am confident that this year's final competition will also be top-notch! We invite everyone to join the community of professionals and register for the Olympiad," noted Vitaly Drobchik, Advisor to the SPbPU Rector's Office and organizer of the Olympiad at the Polytechnic University.

The project brings together young people who are strengthening Russia's technological leadership: they work for leading companies, develop their own initiatives, and engage in scientific research. In the ninth season, Olympiad participants will be included in the national talent pool "I am a Professional."

The "I Am a Professional" Olympiad is one of the first projects of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity." It's more than just a competition, it's a true social boost for young people: nearly one and a half million students were able to realize their potential, enroll in master's programs without additional challenges, find like-minded people, and build successful careers. We're especially proud that our participants don't just seize opportunities, but create them for others—they become mentors, develop social and educational projects, and contribute to the development of their home regions. In its ninth season, the Olympiad will cover a wide range of topics: from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. Participants will be included in the national "I Am a Professional" talent pool. "I am confident that the new season will be a career launchpad for students and help them become part of a large community of professionals," said Andrey Betin, CEO of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.

Participants who complete the selection round tasks will have the opportunity to complete an internship and begin their professional career with leading Russian employers. Project diploma holders will receive preferential treatment when applying for the next level of education, and medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.

Registration will last until November 11th.official website of the OlympiadThe qualifying round will take place from November 14 to December 1. Finals by category will be held from February to April, and the results will be announced in June.

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The regional round of the first All-Russian competition for international students, "StudRussia," was held at the Polytechnic University. The competition is organized by the National University of Science and Technology MISIS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation to support talented and active international students with achievements in science, creativity, sports, community service, and volunteerism.

As a co-organizer of the competition, the Polytechnic University hosted 140 winners of the qualifying round from 32 universities in the Northwestern Federal District, including the Kirov Military Medical Academy, the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Vologda State University, the ITMO National Research University, the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, and the Ukhta State Technical University. Of course, Polytechnic University students were also among the participants.

The geography of the participants was also vast: we welcomed representatives from 30 countries, including India, Pakistan, Morocco, Ghana, Ecuador, Uganda, Nigeria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Brazil, China, Mongolia, Iran, Palestine, Tunisia, Algeria, Vietnam, and others. Some international students carried the flag of their country, while others wore elements of traditional costume. Overall, the atmosphere at the Technopolis Polytech research facility was very international for two days.

At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova thanked Polytechnic University via videoconference for being one of the co-organizers and the international students for their courage and decision to participate in the competition.

"Dear students, of course, not everyone will be a winner, but each of you will definitely grow in your skills, get to know our country and the Russian language even better, and share your unique experiences with us," said Olga Viktorovna. "This is the first time we've held such a competition, and I'm confident it will open up even more opportunities for international students studying in Russia!"

Participants were also greeted by Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, and Roman Volkovsky, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations of St. Petersburg.

Maxim Pasholikov briefly described how international students study and relax at the Polytechnic University and assured that the university will do everything possible to ensure that participants in the first StudRussia competition also have a comfortable, convenient, and interesting experience.

Roman Volkovsky noted that this event is of great importance to the St. Petersburg government: "This isn't just a competition, but also an opportunity to unite students from different countries who study, create, and build in Russia. This is the future of international relations. You are a shining example of how science and friendship erase the boundaries between different countries and continents. In turn, we strive to make your stay in our country comfortable, productive, and promising. For us, there are no international or Russian students; we are young people who, with their creativity, intelligence, and hands-on work, are making the future of our country, our society, and the entire world better, brighter, and kinder. Thank you very much for this, and, of course, we are ready to support you in all your initiatives."

After the plenary session, the participants were divided into groups according to their nominations. There were six: "The Future of Science," "Leaders of Generations," "Conquerors of Peaks," "Kindness Without Borders," "Inspired by Creativity," and "Russian Language and Culture." Some participants applied for several nominations at once, and for good reason—such dedication earned them the highest award, the Grand Prix for "Best International Student."

On the first day of the competition, amazing things happened in various NIK auditoriums: in one, foreign guests of the Polytechnic shared their experiences learning Russian and professed their love for Russian literature. In another, they sang songs in their native languages and played folk instruments. In the Kapitsa conference hall, young scientists presented reports on their research projects and initiatives. In the Semenov auditorium, they talked about volunteer work and proposed ideas for improving sports infrastructure in Russia's northern regions.

Once all the projects had been presented to the jury and the first day's business program had concluded, the participants took a bus to explore St. Petersburg. Those who study and live here eagerly shared the sights of the city on the Neva with their new friends from other regions of the Northwestern Federal District. The students saw Smolny and St. Isaac's Cathedrals, the Peter and Paul Fortress, drove along Nevsky Prospekt, and visited Arts Square, the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, and the Piskarevsky Memorial.

The second day at the Polytechnic University began with a lecture by Andrey Mashkovtsev, Doctor of Historical Sciences, from the Russian Society "Knowledge," about Russia's achievements in the 21st century. The students were then invited on a tour of the SPbPU campus, including the Main Building, the Tower, and the Sports Complex.

And now the most important moment had arrived—the summing up of the results and the awards ceremony. The participants of the district stage had become very close during their time together and were thrilled to celebrate each other's successes.

For the convenience of international students, the competition is held in both Russian and English, so the jury also selected winners and runners-up in two tracks—Russian and English. Here's how the placements were distributed.

Nomination “Russian language and culture”

Russian-language track:

1st place – Nguyen Thanh Hai (Vietnam, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 2nd place – Zhang Yateng (China, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 3rd place – Salim Nizhm (Palestine, S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy)

English track:

1st place — Asad Shafiq (Pakistan, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" named after V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin)) 2nd place — Kong Delong (China, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 3rd place — Araujo de Re Gabriel (Brazil, Saint Petersburg State University)

"Kindness Without Borders" – for volunteers involved in charitable projects

Russian-language track:

1st place — Fan Wenkai (China, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 2nd place — Mustafa Abduljalil Muftakhuddin (Nigeria, St. Petersburg State University) 3rd place — Mamanazarov Erkinboy Bakhodir Ugli (Uzbekistan, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia)

English track:

1st place – Oladoye Michael Blessing (Nigeria, ITMO National Research University) 2nd place – Shah Rehan Ahmad (India, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) 3rd place – Anas Jamal (Morocco, Admiral S. O. Makarov State Maritime Academy)

"Leaders of Generations" — for active students developing youth policy

Russian-language track:

1st place — Ben Fraj Besma (Tunisia, North-West State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov) 2nd place — Alena Vasilyeva (Kazakhstan, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University) 3rd place — Angelina Shevlyakova (Azerbaijan, First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov)

English track:

1st place — Garzon Navaret Hugo Alexander (Ecuador, St. Petersburg State University) 2nd place — Tharun Kumar Mummadi Ragupathi (India, Petrozavodsk State University) 3rd place — Hussam Aabdani (Morocco, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University)

"Conquerors of the Peaks" – for athletes who have achieved success in competitions.

Russian-language track:

1st place — Elina Anikina (Uzbekistan, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) 2nd place — Maria Zastenskaya (Kazakhstan, St. Petersburg State University) 3rd place — Alexandra Komarova (Kazakhstan, ITMO University)

English track:

1st place — Guo Xinlong (China, SPbPU) 2nd place — Jacob Kingson (India, Murmansk Arctic University) 3rd place — Maxim Bessonov (Kazakhstan, Ukhta State Technical University)

"The Future of Science" – for those engaged in research and participating in scientific events

Russian-language track:

1st place – Madina Kalmuratova (Uzbekistan, student of the St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University) 2nd place – Kholiknazarov Asadbek Abdunazarovich (Uzbekistan, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University) 3rd place – Goziev Muhammadaziz Kodir ugli (Uzbekistan, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University)

English track:

1st place — Umar Ahmed (Pakistan, ITMO University) 2nd place — Ayamba Malentiba Mark (Ghana, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University) 3rd place — Anas Ahmed (Pakistan, SPbPU)

"Inspired by Creativity" – for those who are passionate about music, art, culture and developing as a creative individual

Russian-language track:

1st place — Desaipur Reza (Iran, St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture) 2nd place — Faizullahujaeva Madinakhon Makhsudkhon kizi (Uzbekistan, SPbPU) 3rd place — Xiong Peihan (China, Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts)

English track:

1st place — Vergara Herrera Giselle Sarahi (Mexico, National Research University Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg) 2nd place — Fred Appiadjei (Ghana, National Research University Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg) 3rd place — Dastanbu Matin (Iran, SPbPU)

Grand Prix

Russian-language track

Daria Gosteva (Kazakhstan, St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design)

English-language track

Rana Ghazal (India, Petrozavodsk State University)

Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Youth, Information Policy, and Security, summed up the marathon's results: "Dear friends, I hope you had a fascinating time at the Polytechnic University and in St. Petersburg. I hope this short trip brought you many new acquaintances and brought you a wealth of positive emotions. You were able to express yourself a little, talk about yourself, and present yourself—sometimes it's helpful to give yourself a little credit. You also saw what other students were good at, and you probably picked up some interesting practices to incorporate into your work. I wish those of you who were honored to travel to Moscow for the finals a strong performance, becoming top students, and bringing victory back to the Northwestern Federal District."

The 12 winners and two Grand Prix winners will travel to Moscow for the All-Russian stage of the competition, which will take place from November 20 to December 10.

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A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, led by Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy, visited Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. A ceremony was held in Almaty to award Andrey Rudskoy the title of Honorary Professor of KazNU—the university's highest award, given for outstanding contributions to the development of international scientific and educational cooperation.

"This is a great honor and a symbol of the brotherhood between our universities. For me, this is not only a personal recognition, but also a sign of respect for the Polytechnic University team and for the strong bonds of friendship and professional collaboration that unite St. Petersburg and Almaty, Russia and Kazakhstan," Andrey Ivanovich noted.

The key event of the visit was the signing of a cooperation agreement between SPbPU and KazNU in the field of supercomputer technologies by the rectors of the two universities, Andrey Rudskoy and Zhanseit Tuymebayev.

The agreement provides for joint work in the fields of high-performance computing, digital modeling, and artificial intelligence. The parties agreed to establish a working group to develop supercomputer centers, exchange experience in operating petaflop-class computing systems, conduct courses on programming and supercomputer applications, and implement joint research projects and grant programs.

KazNU Rector Zhanseit Tuimebayev, an Honorary Doctor of SPbPU and a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized that this agreement will be an important step toward technological sovereignty and the development of engineering competencies in Kazakhstan.

SPbPU and KazNU have enjoyed a long-standing partnership. The first cooperation agreement was signed in 2015 and renewed in 2023. During this time, dozens of projects in engineering, biotechnology, and the humanities have been implemented.

Joint initiatives include an international project to develop an applied curriculum for space exploration and intelligent robotic systems, an online course on the Coursera platform, "Molecular Biology Methods," a conference, "New Paths to Decarbonizing the Economy," and the participation of KazNU students in the SPbPU Winter University in Engineering Sciences.

In 2025, the universities jointly submitted an application for a grant competition from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and the SCO countries to develop AI-based software for urban transport systems. During their visit to Kazakhstan, the Polytechnic University delegation visited laboratories, innovation clusters, and the KazNU supercomputer center, the Al-Farabi Library, and the university's science museum.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy emphasized: "I will make every effort to honorably fulfill the mission of Honorary Professor, promote the development of friendly ties between our universities, and strengthen scientific, educational, and cultural bridges between Russia and Kazakhstan."

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The "Career Change" conference, a meeting of employers, university career center staff, and representatives of the city's student communities, took place in St. Petersburg. The event was organized by Nexign and the Career Development Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The event was attended by representatives of the city's leading universities, employers from the IT, industrial, manufacturing, and other sectors, as well as students and career activists.

The main goal of the meeting was to discuss new trends in university-business collaboration and create a platform for lively dialogue and professional networking. The conference opened with a "Break Analysis" session dedicated to current changes in the labor market.

The discussion, moderated by Egor Kosarev (Nexign), was attended by: Ekaterina Sklyarenko (hh.ru North-West), Valeria Tenyaeva (Nexign), Anastasia Gerasimova (SPbU), Maya Rusakova (Center for Applied Sociology, SPbU), Svetlana Karelina (ETU "LETI"), and Valentina Tarnovskaya (Glavstroy St. Petersburg).

Experts discussed key challenges of our time.

How have the expectations of young professionals changed? Why are companies increasingly seeking support from universities? How can we build trust between generations of employers and students?

Later, university representatives discussed new approaches to partnering with companies. Elvira Tuktamysheva, Head of SPbPU's Employment Support Sector, shared Polytechnic University practices. Her presentation focused on building comfortable and mutually beneficial relationships with employers to advance students' careers.

Elvira Tuktamysheva: We're moving from a "request-based" approach to genuine collaboration with employers. It's a win-win approach, benefiting both companies and students. And by involving our students in co-organizing these events, we don't forget to consider the young people's opinions.

During the final session, representatives from Pulkovo, Baltika, and Nexign shared their experiences with onboarding interns, mentoring, and fostering a culture of trust within teams. The event concluded with informal networking and contact exchanges—a true "big break"—where employers and universities discussed joint projects and ideas for the new academic year.

Career Change became a platform where business and education came together to discuss the future—the people, professions, and meanings that define the new generation of professionals.

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