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The RAEX agency has published a ranking of annual reports from non-profit, charitable, socially oriented, public, and budgetary organizations. Following the competition, the annual report of the SPbPU Endowment Fund received 4 stars out of 5. This signifies the very high quality of the final document, which is published annually to meet the transparency and openness requirements established by the federal law "On Endowments."

The 2024/2025 annual report contains information on all endowments (amounts, formation dates, and management companies), projects funded over the past several years, the fund's performance from 2012 to 2024, donors (individuals and legal entities), and the Polytechnic University endowment's development prospects, as discussed in an interview with Elena Vinogradova, Chair of the Fund's Board. The report also presents information on the history of endowments in Russia and globally and key events in the development of endowments in 2024.

The RAEX Annual Report Competition is being held for the 27th time in 2025. Over the past decades, it has earned a high reputation in the professional community. Over 100 company reports are evaluated annually, including financial institutions from both Russia and the CIS. Since 2020, the competition has also included annual reports from non-profit organizations, including charitable and social NGOs, universities, and public and public organizations. This brings the total number of participants in the ranking to over 300.

Reports are assessed for both their content and design. A prestigious independent committee comprises leading experts and annual report developers, including representatives of the RSPP Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development. Design is assessed by the heads of leading design firms—Report Design Agency, Zebra Design Bureau, Yellow Dog Creative Agency, Praxis Group, and B2B design studio VisualMethod.

You can view the fund's report for 2024 in electronic form. follow this link.

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A delegation from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated in the 19th International Annual Scientific Conference of the Russian-Armenian University. The event, which brought together over 550 scientists and presented over 350 papers, demonstrated the depth and diversity of the strategic partnership between the two leading universities.

Professor Pargev Avetisyan, Vice-Rector for Research at RAU, read a welcoming address from SPbPU Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy. In his address, he noted: "I am confident that the conference will further strengthen scientific and educational ties between our universities and countries and will provide impetus for new joint projects. The integration of the efforts of Russian and Armenian scientists is key to addressing today's global challenges. Cooperation with RAU has traditionally been maintained at a high level, remaining a key aspect of the multifaceted relations between our countries."

Mikhail Vozhdaev, Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Armenia and representative of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, stated that cooperation with the Russian Academy of Sciences remains a key aspect of bilateral relations, traditionally maintained at a high level.

The SPbPU Institute of Humanities was represented by Director Natalia Chicherina, Associate Professors Tatyana Nam and Andrey Shakurov, Assistant Professor Maxim Smirnov, and Director of the Higher School of Social Sciences and Social Work Marina Arkannikova (participation online). Their presentations covered key trends in modern education and communications: from "Microlearning as a Tool for Personalized Education for Zoomers" (N.V. Chicherina) and the motivation for youth volunteerism (T.A. Nam) to modern branding strategies (A.A. Shakurov) and cultural sovereignty (M.S. Arkannikova).

Engineering and digital solutions cannot be truly effective without proper humanities-based understanding, emphasized RAU Vice-Rector for Science Pargev Avetisyan at a meeting with the delegation, noting the growing importance of such collaboration.

Senior Lecturer Andrey Makashov and student Savva Ivanov represented the SPbPU Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies at the conference. The main focus of the discussions with colleagues from the Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy at the Russian Agrarian University (RAU) was the implementation of joint projects in genomics, transcriptomics, and chemoinformatics using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The goal is to develop new approaches to personalized medicine and drug discovery. The parties reached preliminary agreements on joint grant applications, specialist exchanges, and the development of educational programs.

Danila Karaulov and Ratmir Ustimenko, postgraduate students from the Higher School of Engineering Physics at SPbPU, presented cutting-edge research in photonics and nanotechnology at the conference. Their paper, "Study of Photoinduced Light Absorption Spectra in GeSi/Si Quantum Dots in the Mid-Infrared Spectrum," showcased the results of their joint work with the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAU) on the optical properties of quantum dots based on germanium-silicon solid solutions, which hold promise for applications in infrared photonics, telecommunications, machine vision, and energy-efficient solar cells.

The participation of such a multidisciplinary delegation from SPbPU, ranging from humanities and biomedical scientists to physical engineers, clearly confirms that the strategic partnership with RAU has evolved into a systemic alliance aimed at training new types of specialists and conducting interdisciplinary research capable of responding to the complex challenges of our time.

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The team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University won the PetroCup international student competition. The Polytechnic University team beat out student teams from Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Oman, Iran, the UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Malaysia.

Our winners are Dmitry Tkach, Ksenia Kudrina, Nikita Okhtin, Vladislav Pogrebnyak, Egor Volkov, Nikita Zelener, and Victoria Erastova.

The PetroCup International Student Olympiad is a new direction in oil and gas education and a unique analytical technology simulation game that allows for the design and development of oil and gas fields in a virtual environment.

The Olympiad is extremely interesting for oil and gas companies—future employers. Participation gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competencies, and companies the opportunity to test whether this knowledge is relevant to their tasks and challenges.

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Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the international conference "Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in a Changing World" in Riyadh. The event was organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRC).

The event, dedicated to strengthening emergency preparedness and response systems, brought together over 700 representatives from 103 countries and six international organizations. The conference featured 120 oral presentations, over 100 poster presentations, four roundtable discussions, and technical sessions covering ten thematic areas. Experts, emergency preparedness and response specialists, regulators, and technical specialists shared their experiences, presented research results, and discussed practical measures to strengthen global preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

In his opening address, NRRC Director General and Conference President Dr. Khalid Aleissa emphasized: "Through the integration of new technologies, the sharing of practical experience, and close collaboration with the IAEA and international partners, we are working together to strengthen global resilience in nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response."

Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Technosphere Safety and the head of the international educational program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at the Civil Engineering Institute, presented a report at the "Capacity Building – 1" section on the topic: "Experience in training specialists in the international master's program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University."

During the "Capacity Building 1" and "Capacity Building 2" sessions, Jamila Idrisova participated in discussions on key personnel training issues, including exercise and training programs; training opportunities, knowledge management and education, and postgraduate education programs; best practices in national training programs, including distance, hybrid, and practical training; and mechanisms for knowledge retention and transfer of experience.

Plenary sessions and panel presentations focused on coordination and cooperation in nuclear safety and security, public relations, innovative technologies, capacity building, protection strategies, the interplay between nuclear safety and security, and many other topics. Roundtable discussions addressed current issues of international cooperation, including the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management, effective decision-making under uncertainty, ways to enhance emergency preparedness through exercises, and measures for floating and mobile reactors.

"It was especially gratifying to meet Osama Alzahrani and Tamer Alhakbani, both 2024 graduates of the International Master's Program in Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Institute of Civil Engineering. Both graduates are now employed by the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission," noted Jamila Idrisova.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is actively developing international cooperation with leading educational and industrial institutions in China. Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in three significant events aimed at expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The Polytechnic University was represented by Darina Balzhimaeva, Lead Manager of the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai, and Anna Kuznetsova and Evgenia Borodina, specialists from the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

A delegation from Polytechnic University took part in the 23rd China International Talent Exchange Conference, which was held at the Shanghai World Expo Center.

The main theme of the exhibition was continuing education. Interest from Chinese colleagues in the university's booth remained strong throughout the event. Requests for advanced training and internships came from a wide range of organizations: from the banking sector, research centers, higher education institutions, medical institutions, educational centers, and industrial corporations.

The goal of Polytechnic University's participation is to develop cooperation in organizing short-term professional development programs for representatives of Chinese companies. During negotiations with organizations such as China Nuclear Industry and China Development and Investment Corporation, the development of programs in information technology, artificial intelligence, materials science, and engineering was discussed.

Participation in the conference contributed to the effective promotion of SPbPU's international continuing education programs. "We are currently seeing a steady increase in the number of inquiries from China," noted Darina Balzhimaeva.

The next step was the university's participation in the prestigious China Education Expo 2025, held in Beijing. The China Association for International Education Exchange (CAIE) holds this annual key event in Southeast Asia, promoting the strengthening of international ties and showcasing the opportunities offered by international education. In 2025, 400 educational institutions from 38 countries participated in the expo.

Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in a presentation of Russian universities at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, as well as in an online broadcast on Chinese internet platforms.

Applicants from China were able to gain a detailed understanding of the educational opportunities offered by Polytechnic University. At our university's booth, they inquired about programs in in-demand fields: IT, construction, computer science, advanced materials, biotechnology, and energy.

Participation in educational exhibitions demonstrates the interest of Chinese students and companies in Polytechnic University programs. Working at the China Education Expo allows us to directly attract talented applicants and strengthen partnerships with Chinese universities.

Our university's delegation also attended the Delta Global Learning Week, an international educational week held at leading Chinese universities: the University of Science and Technology of China, Nanjing University, and Zhejiang University. More than 20 prestigious universities from around the world were represented at the event. At the exhibition, Anna Kuznetsova, a specialist from the SPbPU Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility, presented the university's capabilities, introducing Chinese students to its master's and doctoral programs, as well as summer and winter schools.

Delta Global Learning Week became an effective platform for Chinese students to learn about the Polytechnic's master's and doctoral programs, summer and winter schools, and internships, as well as academic mobility opportunities. Participation in the exhibition opened up a wide range of educational pathways for Chinese students at SPbPU, noted Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

Attracting foreign specialists and working alongside them is a stimulus for our scientific schools, offering an exchange of best practices and new opportunities for joint research. The results of the exhibition confirmed that our Chinese colleagues are ready to follow this path together with the Polytechnic University, emphasized Evgenia Satalkina, Head of the International Education Department.

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Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University actively participated in the 15th anniversary A.N. Chilingarov International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future." The forum, which traditionally brings together over 2,000 experts from Russia and abroad, is a key platform for summarizing the Arctic agenda and identifying development strategies for the Russian Arctic zone. The event was held with the support of the Federation Council, the State Duma, the State Commission for Arctic Development, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, and other relevant agencies.

The Polytechnic University was represented by Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education, as well as faculty and students from the Institute of Civil Engineering. The comprehensive business program included plenary sessions across eight thematic tracks and over 40 sessions featuring over 400 speakers.

The Institute of Civil Engineering was represented by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, Dmitry Sharapov and Vladimir Konyushkov, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Hydrotechnical Engineering and Economics, Maria Drebezgova and Elena Ladik, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Hydrotechnical Engineering and Economics, Liliya Talipova, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Hydrotechnical Engineering and Economics, and students from the programs "Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics, and Engineering Hydrology" and "Environmental Safety in Industry."

Dmitry Tikhonov presented the university's extensive experience in this field. In his presentation, he detailed practice-oriented projects for students in critically important Arctic areas such as logistics, robotics, IT, and drone development. Particular attention was paid to systematic work with schoolchildren and parents aimed at shaping a "vision of the future" and understanding promising professions in the region.

Dmitry Tikhonov also emphasized the importance of exporting educational technologies to Arctic regions, citing teacher training and master classes in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug as examples. The keynote of his presentation was a comprehensive model for attracting and retaining employees, which creates a sustainable talent pipeline for the Arctic. This model covers the entire process—from early career guidance for schoolchildren to practical training for students and their involvement in real-world projects.

"For the Polytechnic University, working on the Arctic agenda is a systematic effort with plans for years to come," Dmitry Vladimirovich emphasized. "Our educational programs and scientific developments are already in demand by industrial partners working in this strategic macro-region, and demand is constantly growing."

Elena Ladik and Maria Drebezgova spoke at the youth section "Meeting of Generations." It featured educational lectures, quests, quizzes, and other activities. The lecturers presented their professions to the students, shared their experiences working in harsh polar conditions, and discussed the development prospects of the Arctic and Antarctic. Polytechnic University specialists introduced the students to the traditional dwelling architecture of the indigenous peoples of the Russian Arctic and Far North, the application of historical experience in modern design for innovative solutions for the architectural environment in the Arctic zone, and demonstrated conceptual designs for residential and tourist modules for harsh climates. Over 800 students participated in the event.

"I believe it was very important to discuss with the students the historical experience of designing residential environments in the Arctic and the Far North, as well as to draw the attention of the younger generation to the development prospects of Russia's northern territories," said Elena Ladik.

Students of the Civil Engineering Institute took part in the youth

The participants attended the session and visited the exhibition located in the ExpoForum pavilion. The future specialists were delighted to see specialized equipment, interact with representatives of Russia's nomadic peoples, and listen to a firsthand lecture about life in the Far North. The future builders were particularly intrigued by the presentation on the features of traditional Nenets tents.

Arctic development is a priority for our country, and the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering contributes to this by training personnel in Arctic construction and conducting research projects on Arctic development. "I consider educational outreach to schoolchildren, through which we share the opportunities that lie ahead in the Arctic, a special mission," noted Marina Petrochenko.

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The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education held a seminar-meeting in Moscow with its subordinate universities, where the results of the year's work were summarized and plans for the next year were outlined.

At a session dedicated to best media practices in Russian universities, Marianna Dyakova, Head of the SPbPU Public Relations Department, presented a joint project with the Ministry of Education and Science video project "PRO-Rector". It was launched in April and 12 issues have been prepared.

At the conclusion of the seminar-meeting, an awards ceremony was held for media organizations that distinguished themselves with productive work during the past year. Polytechnic University received a letter of gratitude from the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, for their high professionalism in covering the scientific and educational agenda.

“We are grateful to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for its informational support throughout the year and for the opportunity to implement additional projects this year,” commented Marianna Dyakova. “Of the university’s current media activities, it is the outstanding, large-scale, systemic projects such as Vice-Rector, "Dynasty", a joint project with the State Hermitage Museum Formula of Art, exhibitions at Pulkovo Airport, special projects with major federal and regional media outlets. They are what take Polytechnic to the next level and make it even more visible in the media landscape."

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A meeting of the Supervisory Board was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, chaired by Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute Research Center.

The meeting agenda included: a report by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy on the university's performance in 2021–2025; a report on the implementation of the university's development program for 2025–2026; a conclusion on the university's financial and economic plan for 2025, the planning period of 2026 and 2027, taking into account amendments; and a recommendation to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for a candidate for the position of SPbPU Rector.

The meeting was attended by members of the Supervisory Board: President of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" M. V. Kovalchuk, Academic Secretary of SPbPU D. A. Karpov, Deputy Head of the Department of Regional Corporate Business – Senior Vice President of VTB Bank Yu. A. Levchenko, Scientific Director of the Institute of Regional Economy Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. V. Okrepilov, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. Ya. Panchenko, Head of the HR Directorate of SPbPU M. V. Pakhomova, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU A. A. Popovich, Deputy Head of the Interregional Territorial Administration of the Federal Agency for State Property Management in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region V. V. Gulyaevskaya.

Meeting participants were shown a film highlighting Polytechnic University's achievements in training next-level engineers to ensure the country's technological leadership, as well as scientific and engineering developments in recent years, and key events and activities related to developing partnerships with industrial partners and expanding international ties. In particular, significant progress in cooperation with Cuba, African, and Asian countries was noted, and emphasis was placed on the successful implementation of the development program for Polytechnic-supervised Slavic universities in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

As part of its strategy and development program for 2030 and 2036, SPbPU focuses on three priority areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and production technologies, artificial intelligence, and the transformation of engineering education.

The university's multifaceted activities include the achievements of its creative teams and the successes of its athletes. Andrei Rudskoy particularly noted the Polytechnic students' volunteer work and their active civic engagement, particularly their support for veterans of the Soviet Military District and their families.

At the request of his colleagues, Andrei Ivanovich provided details of the large-scale project being implemented at the behest of the Russian President: the construction of the Technopolis "Advanced Digital and Manufacturing Technologies at SPbPU."

Answering questions from Supervisory Board members, Andrey Rudskoy touched on the transition to a new national higher education system, the challenges of targeted training, and emphasized the importance of training teachers specifically for higher engineering universities. The Polytechnic University is currently discussing the idea of developing such a continuing professional education program. The rector also discussed the goals and objectives of the university's human resources policy and shared plans to establish a research and production association within the university to accelerate the implementation of breakthrough advanced manufacturing technologies in industry.

The Supervisory Board members noted the Polytechnic University's sustainable development, its adaptability and proactivity, and its rapid, sometimes proactive, response to challenges while maintaining core academic principles. Noting that this is largely due to the university's leader, the Supervisory Board members decided to recommend A. I. Rudskoy as the Rector of SPbPU to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Andrei Ivanovich thanked his colleagues for their support and valuable recommendations for the university's further development.

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Students majoring in management and engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have teamed up with a qualified client, Power Machines, to create comprehensive final qualifying theses. The work has the special status of "Project as a Final Qualifying Qualifying Thesis" and is being completed by students from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. The creation of new formats for employer participation in the updated model of higher engineering education is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030."

The main objective of the "Project as a Final Qualification Work Project" is to improve the operations of an industrial enterprise by optimizing technological and logistical processes. The project is being implemented by a team of students with both engineering and economic and managerial competencies. The team consists of six people from four areas of study: two students from the Higher School of Physics and Materials Engineering at IMMiT (Materials Science and Metallurgy), two students from the Higher School of Industrial Management at IPMEiT (Management), and two students from the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEiT (Trade).

Academic supervision on behalf of the Polytechnic University is provided by faculty from the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology and the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMMET). Student consulting on behalf of the qualified client is provided by employees of Power Machines.

Students focus on the comprehensive analysis and optimization of the company's production processes. Their primary focus is on exploring the potential use of current inventory for tooling production, as well as mathematical modeling of blank production processes from various alloys. Concurrently, work is underway to create a material interchangeability matrix and develop methods for more efficient use of slow-moving inventory.

By completing a comprehensive final qualifying work, students from various fields of study will, in addition to solving their core problems, be able to improve communication between engineering and management staff. This will allow them to more quickly adapt to the company upon employment and better understand the tasks and terminology of various departments, says Zoya Simakova, the project's lead investigator and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management.

The goal of this comprehensive thesis is to improve the company's operational efficiency by addressing two key objectives. First, a plan will be developed for integrating slowly used inventory into production—either by using it in new projects or by modifying its technological properties. Second, the thesis will determine the economic feasibility and propose specific steps for establishing in-house production of some tooling equipment at Power Machines.

"Adding metallurgical and process analysis to the final qualifying thesis will not only allow for the economic justification of proposed management decisions but also the development of specific engineering solutions for materials processing and tooling production. This will enhance the practical value of the thesis and its applicability to JSC Power Machines," comments Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at IMMiT.

It's worth noting that this project has significant practical and methodological implications: over the course of three years, students completed comprehensive final theses commissioned by Power Machines, with the Graduate School of Industrial Management serving as the responsible executor on behalf of the university. In 2023, students from the Graduate School of Industrial Management, the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics, and the Graduate School of Service and Trade completed final theses as part of the project "Harmonization of Production Needs with the Provision of Components and Materials." by order of the Electrosila plantIn 2024, the "interschool" student project focused on transforming the purchasing activities of an industrial enterprise to reduce slow-moving inventory. for the Leningrad Metal Plant, and last year, students successfully defended a project for LMZ on solving real production and management problems.

The comprehensive final qualifying project, completed by students majoring in management and engineering, is of strategic importance for our city in the context of technological independence, economic sustainability, and social development. The proposed project aims to address challenges related to the development and implementation of new material properties through additional technological processing of slow-moving inventory, the selection and economic justification of alternative materials for tooling, reducing dependence on foreign technologies when analyzing the feasibility of tooling insourcing, optimizing warehouse processes, and developing human resources for solving multidisciplinary problems, says Anna Chernikova, project manager and IPMEIT Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work.

An important aspect of the project is the presentation of the final result of the comprehensive final qualifying work at a meeting of the Unified State Examination Committee chaired by the management of Power Machines. The members of the SEC are representatives of the qualified client and faculty from the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics and the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy. The defense will take place in June 2026 at the Leningrad Metal Plant.

For JSC Power Machines, integrating education and production is a strategic priority, and participating in the integrated final qualifying work in the "Project as a Final Qualification Thesis" format allows us to identify talented students before they begin their professional careers and assess their competencies in a real-world production environment. We highly value the Polytechnic University's systematic approach: teamwork among students from various fields of study, support from academic supervisors, and a focus on results that are meaningful to the company. Such initiatives are a significant contribution to technological independence and sustainable industrial development," commented Evgeniya Khmel, Director of General Supplier Development at JSC Power Machines, on the significance of the joint project.

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At the finals of the All-Russian "Russian Student Spring" festival, held in Kazan, third-year IPMEiT student Ekaterina Pautova took first place in the "Beatbox" vocal category. She represented Polytechnic University in the 26-member St. Petersburg delegation this year.

This is Ekaterina's debut appearance in the finals of the "Student Spring" competition, but she has considerable creative experience under her belt. She is a Russian beatbox champion and performs under the stage name K-PAU. In 2024, her talent was recognized at her home university, in the 17th season of the "Star of Polytechnic" competition. She took third place and received the Audience Award. Ekaterina has been beatboxing for nine years and even teaches it herself.

The Polytechnic University student's performance was one of the most striking and talked-about at the competition. She presented her own interpretation of The White Stripes' world-famous hit "Seven Nation Army," combining virtuoso beatboxing with melodic vocals. This creative fusion not only showcased her technical mastery but also created a truly musical, emotional composition that captivated the judges and audience.

"I thoroughly enjoyed participating. Thank you to our wonderful team for the supportive and inspiring atmosphere. It was especially exciting to perform in two different capacities: as a solo artist and as part of the regional program "Rock Fairytale," revealing a new, unexpected side of St. Petersburg," she shared.

Ekaterina Pautova's victory was part of a triumph for the entire St. Petersburg delegation. In 2025, the city team won the prestigious "Breakthrough of the Year" award for the first time, taking home more than half of all possible awards from the total number of submitted applications. This result eloquently testifies to the exceptional level of creative preparation and the diversity of talent among St. Petersburg's students.

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