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An off-site session, "Work of the Future: From Active Measures to Systematic Workforce Training," was held in Gorno-Altaisk. The event was part of the federal project "Active Measures to Promote Employment," and was organized by Tomsk State University, the project's federal operator. The session brought together representatives of leading universities, regional government agencies, and businesses to identify key development milestones for the project through 2026.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University discussed its experience participating in the federal program and the updated architecture for implementing the project within the university. The university is consistently expanding its network of industrial partners, strengthening its analytical capabilities, and integrating modern technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, into its training and support processes.

At the session, the university also presented the results of modernizing its internal project implementation processes. In 2025, a comprehensive reorganization of the project's work was carried out: new mechanisms for interaction with employment services were created, program development was strengthened to meet business (B2B) and government (B2G) needs, and a multi-level system for analyzing and monitoring educational outcomes was implemented.

Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, noted the strategic importance of the university's participation in this federal initiative: "It is crucial for us not only to fulfill the project's operational objectives but also to develop a flexible, technologically advanced, and scalable training system. The federal project is a space for genuine partnership between universities, regions, and employers. We highly value our collaboration with Tomsk State University—colleagues who demonstrate strategic vision and powerful expertise. Support, the exchange of methods, and joint project solutions—all this makes it possible to strengthen results and develop new learning models. I am confident that such events are key growth points for the entire continuing education system."

Expert discussions focused on the transition from isolated employment support measures to the development of a comprehensive human capital development system. Participants discussed analytical data, including labor market transformation, employment dynamics, limitations of digital services for businesses, and factors influencing graduate employment success.

Special attention was paid to adapting the federal project to regional specifics: developing early career guidance, deepening interaction with employers, creating differentiated programs for different categories of students, increasing the role of data in forecasting labor demand and assessing learning outcomes.

Polytechnic University has set an ambitious goal: to significantly increase the volume of student training by 2026, expanding its network of partner sites, regions of presence, and range of educational programs. Particular attention will be paid to training personnel for high-tech manufacturing, transport and logistics, the IT sector, technological sovereignty industries, as well as special programs for participants in special military operations.

The session in Gorno-Altaisk became a significant platform for exchanging best practices and developing concrete proposals for project development. Polytechnic University is consistently strengthening its position in the implementation of the National Personnel Project and contributing to the development of a modern system of continuous education focused on the real economic needs of the regions and the country as a whole.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade of SPbPU hosted the All-Russian scientific and educational student conference with international participation, "Youth Science Week of IPMEiT," dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary. Throughout the week, undergraduate and graduate students, and young researchers presented papers, participated in discussions, and shared their research findings.

At the plenary session, Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET), addressed the participants with a welcoming address: "It's important to maintain the interest of those just taking their first steps into the world of science. Youth Science Week at IPMET and the Polytechnic University, where it's hosted, are becoming platforms for unlocking the potential of those who are already shaping the future of the global scientific community."

This year, the plenary session took the form of a panel discussion, "My Path to Science," featuring young scientists and graduate students. The speakers shared their personal experiences, discussed their professional development, and discussed modern approaches to research. The discussion was moderated by Angi Skhvediani, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics.

The discussion was attended by: Daniel Alliti, a graduate student at the Graduate School of Business Engineering, and a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics Victoria Brazovskaya, Assistant Professor of the Department of Economic Theory Andrey Koshkin, Assistant Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration Grigory Kulkaev, PhD student of the Higher School of Service and Trade Ksenia Raiter, Postgraduate Student of the Higher School of Industrial Management Artem Samoylenko, and Chairperson of the IPMEIT Student Scientific Society Margarita Yanchevskaya.

The speakers emphasized the importance of active participation in scientific research and the combination of natural and artificial intelligence. The relevance of obtaining an academic degree in today's world was also discussed.

In 2025, the conference attracted a record number of applications—approximately 900. Over the course of the week, 20 sections were held, with over 350 papers presented. Approximately 60 student presentations were recognized as the best in their sections.

Conference participants shared that the plenary session answered many questions about their future paths in science.

"I've been thinking: maybe I should try my hand at science," said Anna Protsenko, a participant from Southern Federal University. "I have an idea to develop my research, and I'm thinking about continuing my studies in a master's program. The plenary speakers' words gave me confidence that everything will work out, that I can realize my potential in science," she added.

During Youth Science Week, creative and educational events organized by the Department of Economic Theory also took place: the third Historical and Economic Assembly "Polytechnic University – the Engine of Progress: Past, Present, Future" and the video and poster competition "The IPMEiT Student Code is…", dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary.

The poster competition organizers intended for participants to express their own vision of the role of the Institute of Mechanics, Technology, and Telecommunications (IPMET) in their lives through their work. When evaluating the winners, the jury prioritized the originality of the concept and the quality of its presentation over artistic technique. The winners were first-year students majoring in Customs Affairs: Olga Garanzha, Anastasia Ovchinnikova, and Alina Pavlova.

The business game “Everything (not) according to plan”, developed by the Business Analysis Competence Center and organized by IPMEIT, became innovative for the Youth Science Week Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis "Gazprom Neft"".

Three teams participated in the game. Students tried their hand at being analysts and managers, solving non-standard problems in conditions as close as possible to a real IT project.

The conference concluded with the presentation of diplomas to the winners. Particularly valuable was the participation of guests from the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University, Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University, Southern Federal University, and Perm National Research Polytechnic University.

Furthermore, a musical performance by junior students, who performed a song that could become the prototype for the future student anthem of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology (IPMET), was met with widespread approval. Students from the Higher School of Service and Trade gave conference guests a tour of St. Petersburg.

Following the conference, it is planned to publish six volumes of a collection of abstracts from student papers.

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At an extraordinary meeting of the SPbPU Academic Council, a ceremony was held to award the diploma, gown, and badge of Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to Georgy Fokin, General Director of Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, and Professor. The decision to confer the title was unanimously adopted by the members of the SPbPU Academic Council on May 23, 2025.

"We are honored to welcome representatives of Gazprom into our Polytechnic family," SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy welcomed the distinguished guest. "Through you, we will continue our creative, scientific, and educational collaboration, which has linked us for many years. First and foremost, we will do everything we can to ensure that you employ top-class engineers. And, of course, we will conduct joint scientific research. We will work together for the benefit of our country and to achieve technological leadership. This is a tremendous task, one we are capable of."

The partnership with Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg (a subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom) has become one of the most significant and productive for the Polytechnic University. In 2014, the university established a specialized department, "Gas Turbine Units for Gas Pumping Stations," headed by Georgy Fokin. In February 2025, he became the head of Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg and the rector of SPbPU. signed an updated cooperation agreement, aimed at advanced training of personnel for the industry, conducting research and development work in the interests of the company and the entire Gazprom Group, and developing and applying advanced technologies.

Introducing the new Honorary Doctor, SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov noted that Georgy Fokin's personal commitment is the foundation of the extensive collaboration between the university and the company, and cited outstanding examples of collaboration over the past year. For example, undergraduate and graduate students from the specialized department, equipped with state-of-the-art computing facilities, are participating in a major R&D project to localize the T32 gas turbine unit, which is part of the GPA-32 "Ladoga" gas compressor unit. An alternative 3D printing technology has been mastered for the manufacture of a fuel injector swirler.

At the request of Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC Gazprom, the Polytechnic University promptly launched a program to train dispatchers and offer professional retraining at the Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg training center.

The University's Mechanical Engineering Building has renovated the air system for air testing, and space has been equipped for students in the turbine engineering laboratory.

Georgy Anatolyevich Fokin graduated from the Faculty of Electronic Engineering at the V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin) Leningrad Electrotechnical Institute. In 1994, he defended his dissertation at the Saint Petersburg State Technical University (as the Polytechnic University was then known) and became a candidate of physical and mathematical sciences. In 2016, he also defended his doctoral dissertation at the Polytechnic University on the concept of developing small-scale power generation for compressor and gas distribution stations.

Georgy Fokin is a multifaceted man. He combines his professional career with community service: he serves on the Public Council of the Northwestern District of the Russian National Guard Troops, the Board of Trustees of the Charitable Foundation for the Development of the Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve, and the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society. He is also the Honorary Consul of the Dominican Republic in St. Petersburg.

"Today, we are not so much inviting another outstanding individual to join the ranks of the Polytechnics as we are sincerely thanking this highly qualified specialist, professional, and remarkable leader for his collaboration and partnership—in full accordance with the SPbPU Honorary Doctorate Regulations—for his significant contribution to the development of cutting-edge fields of knowledge and science, which has contributed to the university's strategic development, the expansion of its areas of cooperation, and the enhancement of its authority internationally," concluded Dmitry Karpov.

Traditionally, to the sound of the student anthem "Gaudeamus," the ceremonial vestments—the gown and headdress of an Honorary Doctor—were carried into the Academic Council hall. Students dressed in early 20th-century Polytechnic uniforms helped Georgy Fokin don his academic attire, and the Polytechnic Rector presented him with the Doctor Honoratus badge, a diploma, a certificate, the book "Honorary Doctors of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University," and souvenirs.

After the ceremony, Georgy Fokin thanked everyone from the podium for the honor and shared his memories of the beginning of his collaboration with the Polytechnic University: "I feel a sense of pride standing in this place, where outstanding people, pillars of science, have stood before me. My entire scientific career has been connected in one way or another with the Polytechnic University. At ETU "LETI," I graduated from the basic department of the Physicotechnical Institute, headed by Zhores Ivanovich Alferov, who later founded an entire faculty at the Polytechnic Institute. After that, I worked at the Ioffe Institute, then moved to the Center for Advanced Technologies and Development. And in 1994, I defended my PhD thesis at the Polytechnic University. Those were challenging times, including for science. When we submitted our documents, it turned out that the dissertation council hadn't defended a single thesis for two years. And during my presentation, they asked me 32 questions. Not because they wanted to overwhelm me, but because the dissertation council members were curious; they missed defenses." I answered all the questions, received a PhD in Physics and Mathematics, and since then my work related to the Polytechnic has only developed.

Georgy Fokin recalled that in 2018, the Polytechnic University was recognized as Gazprom's flagship university. He concluded his speech by saying, "I commit to continuing to support our cooperation with the Polytechnic University."

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Arman Holding, in collaboration with the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU, has created an innovative laboratory for low-power power machines in power engineering, aimed at addressing national human resources and technological challenges. It will host undergraduate and graduate classes in Power Engineering, focusing on "Turbines and Aircraft Engines," "Gas Turbine Units for Gas Pumping Stations," and "Steam and Gas Turbines." The laboratory is also designed to implement continuing education programs and train postgraduate students.

The opening of the laboratory is part of a long-term collaboration between SPbPU and Arman Energo.

Cooperation with Arman Holding is a shining example of the continuity of the polytechnic community: the company’s founder and president, Serikbay Bisekeyev, is our graduate, and nowHonorary Professor of the Polytechnic University"I would like to note that Arman Holding has awarded scholarships for the current academic year to five talented students and five faculty members who are particularly involved in working with them," emphasized SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

"Let the best turbines in the world be created here, and you will take part in this," Serikbay Bisekeyev, president of Arman Holding, addressed the laboratory staff.

Arman Holding also awarded scholarships to five full-time students who demonstrated outstanding academic and research abilities.

Amount: 15,000 rubles per month for each student.

Payment period: academic year 2025/2026.

In addition, additional payments were awarded to five SPbPU teachers who creatively participate in the training of specialists in specialized disciplines (electronics, computer science, energy).

Amount and term: 15,000 rubles for each teacher (one-time payment amount for the academic year, taking into account insurance premiums and personal income tax).

Payment period: academic year 2025/2026.

The "Low-Power Machines in Power Engineering" laboratory is located in the Mechanical Engineering Building and its courtyard. It is divided into six functional zones (stands), each equipped with various equipment.

Rotor balancing stand:

balancing stand BS-34-200S(H) with a brake module and a full set of equipment (control rotors, workbenches, tools, carts). For high-precision dynamic balancing of turbine and engine parts.

Rotor assembly/disassembly stand for preparation for testing:

precision bench center (beat gauge) PB-1000 with extractor and tools;
hydraulic press (50 tons);
HDTV inductor (heat treatment for assembly/disassembly);
cryogenic equipment (Dewar vessel for cold pressing);
ultrasonic bath for cleaning parts;
drilling and grinding machines.

Mechanical measurement stand:

measuring plate (1000×2000 mm);
a complete set of precision measuring instruments: micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, calipers, devices for measuring roughness and hardness, scales;
work furniture and computer equipment for data processing.

Stand for electrical and digital measurements:

control and measuring equipment: digital oscilloscopes, multimeters, current clamps, thermal imager, pyrometer, vibrometers, metal analyzer, video endoscope;
auxiliary equipment: laboratory power supply, soldering station, LATR;
a complete set of electrical safety equipment (dielectric tools, mats, gloves, boots, posters);
communications and surveillance: portable radios, video recorders.

Hot test bench (supplied by Arman Energy):

200 kW gas turbine electric motor with a fuel supply system, located in a container on an external site.

GTEA control system stand (supplied by Arman Energy):

power inverter cabinets and gas turbine electric motor control cabinet.

Additional general laboratory equipment:

load device (500 kW) to create a controlled electrical load during testing;
lifting and transportation equipment: mobile crane (3 tons), hydraulic trolley, manual hydraulic stacker;
compressor and coating kit (compressed air system).

Block container of the test bench Arman-GT200-0, 4-KN0
Inverter cabinet “Orbita” RVMG 435431.004
IF rectifier cabinet “Orbita” RVMG 435411.002
Frequency converter cabinet “Orbit” RVMG 435424.001
Microturbine control cabinet SHU-MK P15.2022.01.001
Methane discharge ramp RRM-1khb-200-100SHU TU 28.14.13-001-53619129-2022
Gas turbogenerator (Microturbine Engine Module) CAPSTONTE Turbine C200, SD, serial number 107807

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St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov awarded the city's best physical education and sports professionals. Among them were Kirill Prigoda, a record-holder and world champion swimmer, renowned Polytechnician, and assistant at the Higher School of Sports Education at the Institute of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The awards ceremony for the distinguished coaches and athletes was traditionally held at Smolny.

The awards include the honorary title "Honored Worker of Physical Culture of St. Petersburg," the chest badge "For Merits in the Development of Physical Culture and Sports," and the honorary badge of the Government of St. Petersburg "Best in Sports of St. Petersburg" for 2025.

"It's a great honor for our city when its athletes compete successfully at various high-level venues. All of St. Petersburg is proud of you," noted Alexander Dmitrievich.

As Alexander Beglov emphasized, the city government will continue to make physical education and sports accessible to everyone, including creating conditions for the development of street sports.

In 2025, 12 people were awarded the St. Petersburg government's honorary badge "Best in Sports in St. Petersburg," including Kirill Prigoda.

Let us recall that the renowned swimmer recently became the athlete of the year according to the Russian Ministry of Sports innomination "Pride of Russia", and was also recognized as the best by the country's Water Sports Federation.

Kirill Prigoda is a ten-time world champion, two-time European champion, world and European record holder, and Honored Master of Sports of Russia. This year, at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest, Kirill won three gold medals in relays, one of which set a new world record, as well as three silver medals in individual events. In Singapore, he added a silver in the 50m breaststroke and two gold medals as part of the relay team.

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The concerts of the SPbPU Chamber Choir and Pop Symphony Orchestra served not only as a test of a full semester of rehearsals but also as proof that the Polytechnic University is a space where young people have great opportunities for creativity and growth.

When engineering students take the stage alongside professional artists, it's an extraordinary event. And we're not talking about amateur performances, but full-fledged programs that have become a fixture in the White Hall's repertoire.

First, the SPbPU Chamber Choir, under the direction of Alexandra Makarova, presented a large choral concert in two parts, dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian composer Georgy Sviridov. Following this, the Ingenium Pop and Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dmitry Misyura, presented a concert program entitled "Music of Game Worlds."

Polytechnic students, who sing in the choir, decided to celebrate the 110th anniversary of one of the most "choral" composers of the 20th century, Georgy Sviridov, by performing his music, imbued with love for the Motherland and humanity.

"The students enthusiastically and with remarkable dedication tackled complex works for a cappella choir and cantatas with instrumental accompaniment," notes the choir's director and conductor, Alexandra Makarova. "We were especially delighted to collaborate with the wonderful St. Petersburg musicians—soloists Maria Egorova and Boris Petrov—and to perform the cantata 'Snow is Falling' with the junior choir of the M. I. Glinka Choral School, an unforgettable and heartfelt performance."

The Polytechnic Orchestra, re-formed at the beginning of the academic year by first-year students, quickly prepared a new program and presented it to the public without delay. The orchestra's legendary game soundtracks were a treat for gamers and symphonic music enthusiasts.

"The idea for the program came about quite spontaneously. We tried out a soundtrack in the spring and it turned out great, so we decided to create a program featuring music from computer games," says the orchestra's conductor, Polytechnic University graduate Pavel Zhukov. "The guys started bringing music from their favorite games, and many of them are truly masterpieces! Complex rehearsals and the musicians' great passion allowed us to delight the audience and have a great time."

The White Hall featured music from the best-selling video games Syberia II, The Witcher 3, Super Mario Brothers, The Elder Scrolls III, Angry Birds, and World of Warcraft, all uniquely arranged by orchestra director Dmitry Misyura. These legendary soundtracks truly sounded like symphonic masterpieces.

The audience's interest in the Polytechnic University's performances exceeded all expectations—a full house, a warm welcome, and shouts of "bravo." The students deserved it. Combining an engineering education with a serious passion for music, they confirm the Polytechnic University's core tenet: "An engineer must think symphonically."

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The research team from the Higher School of Engineering and Economics of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU achieved significant success, taking third place in the finals of the 17th All-Russian Intersectoral Youth Competition for Scientific and Technical Works and Projects "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Cosmonautics."

The "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Astronautics" competition has a rich history. It was first held in 2009, and since 2014 has become an integral part of the international Aerospace Science Week program. Its distinguishing feature is its unique prize fund, which is funded by aerospace industry companies and amounts to at least 1,500,000 rubles. The goals include identifying promising innovative projects, building a professional community, and strengthening ties between science and industry.

This year, the competition aimed to comprehensively address several strategic objectives. The key goals of the event were to identify talented young people and promising research teams from young scientists, university specialists, and industrial enterprises, as well as to identify and support the most interesting and significant innovative projects. Furthermore, an important objective was to foster a youth-focused professional community for the active exchange of cutting-edge scientific approaches and technologies as a foundation for strengthening corporate ties between education, science, and the real economy.

The competition's scientific areas covered key segments of the aerospace industry.

Aviation Systems: Research in the design and operation of aircraft. Unmanned Systems and Technologies: Development of autonomous systems and intelligent solutions. Aircraft Engines and Power Plants: Modern engine and power supply concepts. Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics: Digitalization of processes and the creation of robotic systems. Rocket and Space Systems: Advanced developments for space exploration. Advanced Materials and New Manufacturing Technologies: Innovative materials and additive manufacturing for the aerospace industry.

The research project "Integration of Deep Learning and Stereo Vision Algorithms into the Architecture of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Environmental Monitoring" was selected by an expert committee from among 221 applications and accepted for an in-person defense in Moscow. The research team presented a prototype of their development, demonstrating the operating principle of the analytical UAV. The project, developed by a research group led by VIES Associate Professor Evgeny Konnikov, was highly praised by experts in the "Unmanned Systems and Technologies" program. The research was led by Prokhor Polyakov, a first-year student in the "Automation of Statistical Decisions in Organizations" master's program, and Olesya Starchenkova, a VIES assistant and graduate of the "IT Economics and Business Analysis" program. The team from the Higher School of Engineering and Economics took third place in the finals of the 17th All-Russian Intersectoral Youth Competition of Scientific and Technical Projects "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Cosmonautics."

"The Watchman" is an analytical UAV based on a heavy FPV drone with a Raspberry Pi 5 and a stereo camera, designed for the automatic detection of trash and illegal dumping sites. It uses the YOLOv8 neural network, which recognizes waste in a video stream, estimates its distance using stereo vision, and records findings in reports along with coordinates and photos. The system operates in near real-time (≈5 fps) and provides up to 30 minutes of flight time, making it suitable for environmental monitoring, said Olesya Starchenkova, a member of the research team and assistant at VIES.

The key objective of the project is to improve the organizational and economic mechanism for environmental protection of the population within the regional economic system.

A total of 79 projects advanced to the finals. The defenses were held in person and included a presentation of the results to experts. The competition entries were evaluated based on a set of interrelated criteria: relevance of the topic, scientific novelty, depth of analysis of analogs, degree of elaboration of the solution, practical value of the project, and the authors' personal contribution. This multifaceted approach allowed the experts to objectively identify the most promising developments with the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of the aerospace industry.

The final round of the competition took place at the Moscow Aviation Institute. The program included in-person poster presentations, a scientific discussion with leading industry experts, and a roundtable discussion on "Identifying and Promoting Research and Development." A formal summing up of the results and the awards ceremony for the winners and laureates took place on the same day. The SPbPU team received special recognition for their work with diplomas from Progress Research and Production Company, a company that supplies enterprises with testing systems, including its own. Progress Research and Production Company collaborates with research institutes, large domestic companies, and industry leaders, which will significantly facilitate the expansion of the Polytechnic University team's activities.

Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, was invited to support the team in the second stage of the competition.

The finalists had a unique opportunity to present their developments to leading scientists and representatives of major companies in the aviation, rocket and space, and defense industries. The winners were awarded diplomas, cash prizes, and sponsor awards, as well as the opportunity to publish their work in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the Moscow Aviation Institute Bulletin and the MAI Transactions.

Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, emphasized the significance of the Polytechnic students' work: "Our team's victory in the all-Russian competition is not just a success, but a logical result of the systematic work of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics. We create an environment where talented students and young scientists can implement ambitious projects at the intersection of engineering, economics, and digital technologies. It is particularly valuable that our work on environmental monitoring using UAVs was highly praised by leading experts in the aerospace industry. This confirms the correctness of our chosen development direction and demonstrates the relevance of interdisciplinary research in solving today's pressing challenges."

The Polytech-Invest research laboratory, led by Evgeny Konnikov, specializes in investment consulting and the development of digital and technical solutions for businesses. The laboratory's uniqueness lies in its combination of practical consulting for industry and the development of advanced technologies, strengthening the university's ties to the real economy.

In addition to the competition program, the forum program included meetings with experienced industry specialists, roundtables and master classes, exhibitions, satellite competitions, and special programs for the youngest representatives—schoolchildren, for whom a separate scientific and competition program has been organized for several years.

The successful performance of the VIESH team in the final of such a high-level event demonstrated the high quality of scientific research conducted within the walls of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics and its growing authority in the country's scientific and technical community.

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Representatives from the Polytechnic University visited the rear areas of the Special Military Operations (SMO). They delivered another batch of humanitarian aid and presented certificates of advanced training to the special operation participants, the first to complete training at the Polytechnic University in five different programs. More than 100 students from the first cohort studied remotely, directly in the SMO zone.

At their unit locations, the Polytechnic guests were greeted by military personnel off duty and off combat missions. Ivan Kolomeitsev, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences, congratulated them on their successful completion of their training and presented them with certificates and commemorative gifts from the university. The unit commanders and soldiers thanked the Polytechnic for the opportunity not only to prepare for civilian life but also to enhance their knowledge for combat missions.

"Such events help maintain the morale of personnel and instill their faith in the future. Your university once again confirms its position as a national leader and its high civic status," command representatives shared. "The online learning format allowed for the completion of programs during free time and contributed to the quality of their completion by enhancing the level of personnel training at the leading engineering university of the Russian Federation."

"The recruitment of the first cohort was preceded by a sociological survey among military personnel. Based on its results, the decision was made to launch programs that, on the one hand, meet the objectives of technological leadership and, on the other, are feasible under the established conditions. "131 people successfully completed the training, which we consider an excellent result under the circumstances. We also conducted training for Polytechnic University staff to build a talent pool for working with participants and veterans of the Second Military District," said Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships.

With the support of the Priority 2030 program, a survey of soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and treatment was also conducted, and career guidance tools were developed. It can already be said that the hypothesisthe need to train participants of the SVO and confirmation of this training with documents before completing service and returning to civilian life, has proven to be correct, and now it is necessary to expand the pool of training programs and methods.

The University has already generated a flow of new requests for the implementation of programs frompublic organizations, subjects of the Federation, educational organizations.

"We see a need for this type of training, but no one can say for sure which programs, learning tools, and pedagogical technologies will be successfully implemented, as there are many external factors involved, often requiring unconventional and innovative solutions. Therefore, in addition to carefully developing the programs, prompt communication with students during the pilot launch is crucial; this will allow us to clearly set goals for future cohorts," commented Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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The "Omnivores" team won the international robot combat championship. Last year, the team won bronze, and this year, they secured the long-awaited first place.

I am happy that we were able to achieve the goal we had been working towards for three years, he shared his emotions. team captain Viktor Yakovlev.

The Omnivores team is a team of participants in the International Robot Combat Championship: semifinalists in 2023, bronze medalists in 2024, and winners in 2025. They will compete with the robot Honey Badger at the championship. All members of the Omnivores team are students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The core team consists of five members: captain and robot pilot Viktor Yakovlev, the person responsible for the production process, milling machine operator Viktor Rudakov, electronics engineer and co-pilot Alexander Andreev, electronics engineer Vladislav Sharynin, and assembler Vladimir Kravchuk. The team also includes Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations, Veronika Mityukhina, the team's media manager, milling machine operator Ruben Agasyan, and interns Irina Opryshko and Victoria Saykinova.

The Omnivores' robot, the Honey Badger, has all-wheel drive and a vertical spinner-type weapon weighing 18 kg, rotating at 5,300 rpm. It can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h and weighs 110 kg. The name was chosen deliberately: the team wanted their robot to be as cold-blooded, brazen, and invulnerable in combat as the honey badger.

Since the team was formed in 2023, four versions of the Honey Badger have been built, each with technological advantages over the previous one.

The Honey Badger is a showcase of the team's engineering skills, as it requires knowledge in all areas, from modeling and computer design to milling, metal welding, and soldering. The "Omnivores" do all of this themselves. 80% of the Honey Badger production process is autonomous, thanks to the Polytech Towers robotics lab, a feat few championship teams can afford.

The qualifying round of the championship consists of four competitions, each involving 16 teams from across Russia and the world (including teams from India, China, Belarus, Brazil, and other countries). To advance to the final round, a team must win two matches during the qualifying round.

Each duel lasts three minutes. During the competition, the machines engage in combat in a specially equipped ring, with the developers controlling them using remote controls. Each duel is scored by three judges, typically invited experts in robotics, innovative technologies, and entrepreneurship. The winner is the robot that disables its opponent or scores the most points for damage.

In 2023, Omnivores reached the semifinals, losing to the Chinese team FierceROC. In 2024, they took third place, winning 1,000,000 rubles.

This year, the "Omnivores" confidently reached the finals, winning two qualifying matches. In the decisive battles, they defeated teams from India and Brazil to take the top spot in the 110 kg category.

"It's been a very long and difficult journey, which we've been on together with the guys. I'm happy that Honey Badger has become the number one robot in Russia. It gets even more interesting, stay tuned," said Viktor Rudakov, a milling machine operator responsible for the production process, sharing his impressions.

The championship was truly spectacular and intense. Starting from the qualifying round, we faced some very tough opponents, each of whom we only wanted to face in the final. But the harder the victory, the sweeter its taste. I'm very happy we managed to win gold," shared co-pilot and electronics engineer Alexander Andreev.

Electronic engineer Vladislav Sharynin noted: "We spent several years fighting for victory, and we finally got it. I'm satisfied with the result, and we'll repeat the success next year!"

Despite all the worries and difficulties, we achieved our main goal—first place! I'm delighted to be part of the great Omnivorous team," said Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations.

Veronika Mityukhina, Head of Media Support: I'm so proud of the guys! When they announced that Omnivores had won the 2025 Robot Battle, it was impossible to hold back the tears of joy. This truly was the most exciting and impressive event of the year.

The final fights of "Robot Battle 2025" took place in the Moskino Cinema Park arena. There was everything: sparks, flips, knockouts.

Teams from Russia took first place in both categories.

Battle of mini-robots up to 1.5 kg:

1st place — 2FM Fryazino, Moscow region; 2nd place — Plan B, Moscow; 3rd place — Bullfrog, Mangalore, India.

Robot battle up to 110 kg:

1st place — Omnivores, St. Petersburg; 2nd place — Uai!rrior, Itajubá, Brazil; 3rd place — DS Robotics, Puducherry, India.

Four mini-robot teams won the already beloved special category "Rising from the Ashes":

Destructor — sinus, Kazan; CML-team: Kapi-band, St. Petersburg; DS Robotics, Puducherry, India; Wolfram Kids, Novosibirsk.

Polytechnic students also excelled here. The "CML-team: Kapi-band" team recently took first place at the MIPT open technology festival "FestTech" in Moscow. The success of the SPbPU PIS team was the result of effective collaboration between the Polytechnic University and general education institutions. The participation of the SPbPU PIS "Digital Engineering" teams in the international "Battle of Robots" championship aims to popularize the achievements of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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On December 10, a meeting of the Expert Council on Science and Education of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly was held at the Tauride Palace. Chaired by Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Council, opened the meeting.

As Andrei Ivanovich noted, a number of events aimed at supporting and developing young talent are taking place in the region. The experts were provided with detailed information on youth projects, including the "Children of the Commonwealth" cultural and educational forum, the Humanities and Social Sciences Olympiad for CIS schoolchildren, and other annual festivals, games, and competitions.

One of the key topics of the meeting was recommendations for legal regulation of the development and use of artificial intelligence systems.

To accelerate AI adoption, government support programs, a unified framework for ethically based legal regulation, and simplified access to data are needed. Key conditions include a special investment regime, a balance between the interests of business and society, and simplified administrative procedures for testing and implementing AI technologies.

Modern digital computers are incapable of reproducing human cognitive functions, noted Andrey Rudskoy.

A digital machine will never become a brain—but it could very well become a "digital crutch" for the brain, freeing us from routine work and allowing us to more quickly realize our intellectual and creative potential. That's why we expect lawyers today to clearly define AI—and not just define it, but also regulate its areas of application and the conditions for its proper use, said Andrei Ivanovich.

Representatives of the academic community of the Commonwealth countries have proposed developing recommendations for organizing a grant support system for teachers, young scientists, and consortiums of universities in the CIS countries.

The countries of the region, united by a shared history and similar educational policy principles, have been developing higher education along different trajectories in recent decades—from integration with the European space to reforms focused on domestic priorities. This has led to fragmentation of the educational space and a decline in academic mobility. This weakens the ties between education, business, and government, and hinders the mutual recognition of qualifications. The creation of a grant system will create a unified integration mechanism aimed at developing transnational educational and innovative initiatives.

Council members discussed proposals for the draft long-term plan for model lawmaking in the Commonwealth of Independent States for 2026–2028 and reviewed the draft program for implementing the concept for the formation of a unified (common) educational space for the Commonwealth for 2027–2035.

The experts were presented with the results of the second international conference, "The Russian Language – the Basis for Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region," and the international scientific and educational congress of the CIS member states, "The Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth." Andrey Rudskoy praised the results of the Assembly's past congressional events and proposed holding them annually. The council members unanimously supported this proposal. The next meeting will be held in spring 2026.

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