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A meeting between SPbPU students and researchers and representatives of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) organization, including Alexander Alekseev, Deputy Head of the Science and Integration Department and Igor Rodin, Deputy Head of the Tokamak Program, took place at the SPbPU Resource Center.

Alexander Alekseev is a 1986 graduate of the Polytechnic University's Faculty of Physics and Mechanics, Department of Mechanics and Control Processes. Igor Rodin is a graduate of ETU "LETI." Both guests worked for many years at the D. V. Efremov Research Institute of Electrophysical Equipment (NIIEFA).

"The ITER project is of particular importance to the Polytechnic University, as the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, the successor to the Faculty of Physics and Mechanics, carries out a number of projects for it," emphasized Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, opening the meeting. "The Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes is actively involved in the design and construction of ITER. The Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics is involved in solving problems related to cooling systems for various types of equipment. But the project's primary focus is on the former Department of Plasma Physics; today, the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research is one of the drivers of our institute's growth."

Professor of the Higher School, Head of the Scientific Laboratory "Theory and Modeling of Tokamak Plasma" Vladimir Rozhansky, who has been a member of the ITER scientific team since 2018, also offered a few welcoming remarks. He recalled that the first ITER project in Russia took place at SPbPU. Nature conference on plasma physics, which inspired many young polytechnicians to participate in the ITER project.

The central event of the meeting was Alexander Alekseev's lecture, "The ITER Project: From Concept to Implementation," dedicated to one of the key international initiatives of our time. Research into the possibilities of controlling thermonuclear fusion began, in part, thanks to Soviet scientists. Academicians Igor Tamm and Andrei Sakharov developed the tokamak concept—a toroidal chamber with magnetic coils that confines plasma using a magnetic field.

Alexander Alekseev shared recently declassified documents from the archives of Rosatom and the Kurchatov Institute, dating back to 1951. Since 1968, a boom in tokamak construction has occurred worldwide. But ITER will be the first tokamak fusion reactor. The project began in 1985 at the initiative of the Soviet Union. Today, scientists and engineers from 35 countries (seven of which represent the world's largest economies) are developing a next-generation fusion facility as part of the international ITER project. Its goal is to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of using fusion energy to generate electricity in a continuous mode. The design capacity is 500 megawatts, with 50 megawatts invested in plasma heating. The advantages of fusion energy include its inexhaustibility, efficiency (one gram of fuel is equivalent to eight tons of oil), and safety due to the small amount of fuel. Russian scientific organizations, including the Polytechnic University, are among the project participants.

So, the scientific group of Professor Rozhansky is engaged in modeling of the edge plasma of the ITER tokamak reactorThe interaction of hot plasma with material surfaces is key to selecting reactor operating modes. Scientists developed a numerical code for modeling the parameters of tokamak edge plasma, called SOLPS-ITER, and collaborated with Russian and international colleagues to refine it. This resulted in the development of an extended-mesh mathematical method, which enabled a new level of numerical modeling.

In 2023, the Polytechnic University received a task from the ITER management to create a model of the near-edge plasma in the region that contacts the tokamak wall. Researchers from the Tokamak Plasma Theory and Modeling Laboratory at the PhysMech Institute (PhysMech) were the first in the world to conduct calculations on an extended grid, allowing for the prediction of particle and energy fluxes on material surfaces. Supercomputers from SPbPU and ITER were used for the calculations. The data obtained convinced the ITER management to fabricate the tokamak's first wall from tungsten (instead of beryllium, as planned).

PhysMech scientists are currently calculating how tungsten will be sputtered by the energetic particle streams hitting the first wall, what impurities might reach the center of the facility, and how this will affect the reactor's operating mode. These calculations are being shared with ITER engineering teams working on wall sputtering issues to determine a method for controlling this process and, ultimately, the reactor's operating mode.

Following Alexander Alekseev, Igor Rodin spoke. He discussed the project's technical aspects and the contributions of Russian participants in more detail.

The speakers also answered numerous questions from the audience.

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Gazpromneft-Lubricants, in partnership with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, has launched a series of intensive educational programs for students. The events are part of an agreement signed between the company and the university in December 2025. The partnership entails the joint development of educational programs tailored to the needs of the real economy, scientific research, and an active exchange of experience between SPbPU faculty and Gazpromneft-Lubricants employees.

At the university's premises, Gazpromneft-SM experts brought together future logistics specialists, marketers, IT specialists, and economists. In a team-based game format, participants immersed themselves in real-world technological challenges and learned about the career opportunities offered by science-intensive lubricant production. A series of similar meetings is planned for students in relevant fields.

Gazpromneft-SM, as an industry leader, successfully develops partnerships with leading Russian universities. The company offers a transparent career development system for students at partner educational institutions. Students complete practical training and internships at production and administrative sites in Omsk, the Moscow region, and St. Petersburg. Future specialists are immersed in the full product production cycle, receive mentoring, and access to the corporate knowledge portal. The best students are invited to a paid internship, and successful completion guarantees inclusion in the company's talent pool and job recommendations.

Anatoly Skoromets, CEO of Gazpromneft-Lubricants, noted: "Gazpromneft-Lubricants isn't just looking for employees—we're creating an environment for cultivating elite engineering talent. Peter the Great Polytechnic University is renowned for its fundamental engineering, and we give students the opportunity to experience real-world production. Future specialists can already begin addressing the industry's ambitious challenges. We want to see among our ranks not just certified graduates, but passionate professionals."

Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, emphasized: "Collaboration with Gazpromneft-SM is another step in the university's systematic efforts to develop the country's human resources potential. We actively engage the company's specialists in the educational process. This allows us to train specialists who meet the current demands of the high-tech industry, and for students, it creates a career boost, providing direct access to employers even before receiving their diploma."

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The 4th All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation, "University Sports in the Modern World," was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event brought together leading experts, scientists, and representatives of sports organizations from Russia and Belarus. Experts discussed current issues related to the development of university sports, the implementation of innovative technologies, and interuniversity cooperation.

The opening ceremony began with welcoming remarks from the leadership of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, the Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of St. Petersburg, and the Russian Student Sports Union. The key event of the first day was the signing of cooperation agreements between the RSSU and the St. Petersburg Drone Racing Federation, highlighting the trend toward integrating high technology into the sporting environment.

Invited experts made presentations.

Valery Vasyuk (Belarusian State University of Physical Education) presented a paper on digital footprints during a physical education lesson. Victoria Kharkova (BSUPhK) spoke about the collaboration between SPbPU and the Belarusian university, strengthening scientific and educational ties. Dmitry Lukashevich (Belarusian National Technical University) shared his experience in biomechanical monitoring of athletes' training in canoeing and kayaking, gained while working with the Belarusian national team.

Participants were particularly interested in master classes demonstrating cutting-edge technologies in sports.

Sergey Sidorov, Director of the SPbPU Computer Sports Research and Education Center, presented a master class on drone racing. Maxim Churkin, Director of Tactical Shooting Simulators, introduced guests to the capabilities of the TOXIS tactical shooting simulator.

The second day of the conference featured a rich cultural program: participants were able to continue informal communication and gain a closer understanding of the Polytechnic's great history.

The "Student Sports in the Modern World" conference reaffirmed its status as an authoritative platform for dialogue between science, education, and sports practice, setting the direction for the development of student sports in the coming years.

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From March 24th to 25th, the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted one of Russia's key convention and exhibition events in the field of environmental protection and sustainable nature management—the St. Petersburg International Environmental Forum "Ecology of the Big City." A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including representatives of the Institute of Civil Engineering, actively participated in the event.

The forum was organized by the Government of St. Petersburg and ExpoForum International with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution Roszapovedtsentr.

The Polytechnic delegation included SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering Marina Petrochenko, representatives of the ISI Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering: Professor Natalia Politaeva, assistants Anna Oparina and Nikita Zibarev, graduate students Polina Shinkevich, Ksenia Velmozhina, and Maria Masalova, and Associate Professor Irina Russkova of the ISI Higher School of Technosphere Safety.

As part of the forum's business program, which included more than 60 events, participants discussed the environmental well-being of regions and cities, the circular economy, environmental monitoring, water use and protection, the development of nature reserves, eco-friendly transportation, and other pressing issues.

A key event at the forum was the signing of two agreements. The bilateral agreement between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety of St. Petersburg provides for joint research to assess the anthropogenic impact on urban environment components, the development and verification of mathematical models for long-term forecasting of environmental risks under changing anthropogenic loads, and a study of the potential of waste management technologies to facilitate their return to economic circulation.

A trilateral agreement between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Ecological Safety of St. Petersburg, and the A.P. Karpinsky All-Russian Geological Research Institute aims to strengthen cooperation in the development of digital projects, including the implementation of information modeling technologies and the creation of digital twins for geological exploration of the subsurface, environmental protection, and sustainable nature management. The key project of this collaboration will be the development of a digital twin of the underground space of St. Petersburg.

The documents were signed by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Chairman of the Committee on Nature Management Kirill Soloveichik, and General Director of the A.P. Karpinsky All-Russian Geological Research Institute Pavel Khimchenko.

The signed agreements open up new opportunities for integrating the scientific potential of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the practical experience of the Committee for Nature Management in addressing the city's environmental challenges. Priority areas include mathematical modeling of environmental processes, forecasting anthropogenic impacts on the environment, and educational activities. I am confident that the implementation of this integrated approach will yield significant results, and we will continue to actively work in this direction, emphasized SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The forum featured a youth conference, "Sustainable Development: Scientific Ideas of the Next Generation." The conference served as a bridge between student research and real-world environmental practice.

Andrey Samusevich, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety of St. Petersburg, delivered a welcoming speech, noting the importance of the scientific research presented for the development of an ecological future: "This is not just a youth event, but a space for development, the formation of a substantive agenda, the generation of ideas, and the demonstration of scientific achievements that shape our future. It is crucial that all scientific research and advancements in the field of ecology are understood by modern society and given the opportunity for practical implementation and application."

Polina Shinkevich, a third-year postgraduate student at the Institute of Civil Engineering, presented a paper titled "Biofiltration of CHP Flue Gases with Microalgae Biomass as an Element of Decarbonization in Energy Projects." She explored the use of microalgae biomass as a biofilter for CHP flue gases. The project examined flue gases from the North-West CHP Plant, confirming the feasibility of using microalgae to decarbonize flue gases from energy facilities.

I believe this conference is of great importance for highlighting our scientific developments, which creates a solid foundation for their practical implementation, noted Polina Shinkevich.

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Nikita Shilikov, head of the Russian House office in Indonesia, visited the Polytechnic University. At the meeting, they discussed expanding the long-standing partnership, which in recent years has encompassed not only educational programs but also active engagement with the Indonesian scientific community.

At the opening of the meeting, Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SPbPU, presented the key areas of work within the International Department: developing interuniversity cooperation and international research collaboration, as well as working with international students and educational programs. He placed particular emphasis on the university's extensive experience with Indonesian universities, which spans over ten years. Over the past two years, cooperation has reached a qualitatively new level. Last year, the SPbPU delegation held a large-scale program, "Polytechnic Days in Indonesia." The events included key universities in the country—the University of Indonesia and Gunadarma University—and also included ministerial meetings and participation in major educational exhibitions. During the visit, agreements were signed to establish a joint Russian-Indonesian center for training personnel in engineering and entrepreneurship, launch a joint dual-degree master's program with Gunadarma University, as well as a memorandum of understanding and a student exchange agreement with the University of Indonesia.

The meeting participants discussed scientific collaboration, including publication activity in international journals (Scopus), and prospects for developing short-term educational programs and summer schools. The head of the Indonesian representative office praised the Polytechnic University's efforts to integrate international students, create associations, and support youth initiatives. He believed that the Polytechnic University has become a magnet for Indonesian students in Russia. The university hosts an annual symposium of the Indonesian Students' Association, PERMIRA, dedicated to youth intercultural entrepreneurship and public diplomacy.

Russia and Indonesia are currently experiencing a truly historic moment in the development of bilateral relations. We are witnessing a dynamic rapprochement between our countries, strengthening humanitarian and academic ties, and the signing of an agreement on the mutual recognition of diplomas and academic degrees, emphasized Nikita Shilikov.

Following the visit, the parties agreed to regularly exchange information, continue negotiations on specific educational areas, and participate in joint events such as exhibitions, conferences, and presentation tours.

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Sasta PJSC's own production facility in the Ryazan region hosted an industrial exhibition for Russian manufacturers, suppliers, and developers of technological solutions. The event brought together over 120 domestic companies, displaying high-tech equipment, including five-axis welding and surfacing systems, 3D printers, and automated production lines using domestically produced equipment and components.

Anatoly Popovich, Chief Designer of the KNTN-2 and Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU, participated in the exhibition's business program. Other participants included Pavel Malkov, Governor of the Ryazan Region; Valery Piven, Director of the Machine Tool and Heavy Engineering Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; representatives of Rostec and Technodinamika corporations; and the management of the Sasta plant, led by Diana Kaledina, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Boris Buyluk, CEO.

Opening the event, Pavel Malkov emphasized that this was the first large-scale industrial exhibition dedicated to advanced metalworking technologies to be held in the Ryazan Region. The exhibition included a conference where participants discussed prospects for industrial growth, production capabilities of enterprises, measures to support customers of domestic machine tools, and shared experiences in implementing advanced engineering solutions for various industrial sectors.

Anatoly Popovich discussed innovative manufacturing technologies, special materials, and alloys used in high-tech industries. He also presented SPbPU's developments and implemented solutions, implemented jointly with industrial partners, demonstrating examples of successful collaboration between academic science and the real economy.

Guests were able to view an exhibition of modern Russian metalworking equipment, including five-axis machining centers, specialized engineering solutions for defense industry and manufacturing companies, automation and robotics technologies, additive manufacturing and new materials, Russian components and tools, as well as domestic software and solutions for industrial digitalization.

Sasta PJSC is a Russian machine tool manufacturer with a full production cycle for metalworking machines, founded in 1974. Since 2020, the company has been included in the list of systemically important organizations of the Russian economy and in the consolidated register of defense industry organizations. The plant's products are certified as being of Russian origin in accordance with Russian Government Resolution No. 719.

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The fourteenth meeting of the "You Have the Floor!" discussion club was held at the Polytechnic University. Gennady Orlov, a USSR Master of Sports in football, striker, renowned sports journalist, distinguished commentator, TEFI Award winner, and general producer of Zenit Radio, was the invited guest.

Gennady Sergeyevich began his football career while still in school, and immediately after graduating, he began playing for Avangard Kharkiv. He was then invited to Zenit Leningrad. He initially played for the club's reserve team. He played five matches for the main team in the USSR Football Championship. After that, he transferred to Dynamo Leningrad. He retired from football at the age of 25.

Gennady Orlov was already involved in journalism while still playing football. He published in the newspaper "Smena."

Our guest recounted the beginning of his career. In 1973, television announced a competition for a sports commentator position. Over 200 people applied for the vacant position, but only three made it to the main stage. The candidates spent 10 minutes commentating on the Zenit vs. Dinamo Tbilisi match. When it was Orlov's turn to commentate, the goalkeeper caught the ball, but it unexpectedly slipped from his hands. To which Gennady Sergeyevich remarked, "It slipped through like a bar of soap." This phrase was noted and remembered. Thus, the footballer became a commentator.

Our hero noted that in Russia, "the three pillars on which a commentator swims" are a sense of words, irony and self-irony, and knowledge of the subject. Knowledge of the Russian language, friendliness, and the ability to breathe are also very important. This will make people enjoy listening to you.

Gennady Orlov also emphasized that Soviet commentators were highly respected by athletes. Players weren't criticized, as television was then seen as a vehicle for promoting sports, in the positive sense of the word.

Gennady Sergeevich has been a commentator at 17 Olympic Games and seven World Cups.

Our guest was asked many questions from the audience about his career as a commentator and about football in general.

— What sport is the most difficult to commentate on?

— Hockey. When our country became Russia, we started showing the Stanley Cup. There was a Montreal Canadiens-Los Angeles Kings game. I became the first commentator there.

Have you ever had to commentate on a sport you weren't particularly knowledgeable about? How did you cope?

We were multi-taskers, traveling a lot. For example, I got to see field hockey. We didn't play it here. And cricket. Sometimes, the Olympics featured sports that were unknown but very interesting. Even now, at the Winter Olympics, we had ski mountaineering. And it was amazing. Also, short track. I was the first to master it. I prepared, of course, and worked hard. And I taught swimming, although at that time I couldn't even tell all the styles apart. The only thing that helped me get out of such situations was talking to people. There was no internet back then, so I went to the coach, to the athletes.

— What do you love most about your profession?

— I'm truly passionate about my work, I enjoy it. I love it when this is conveyed to the audience. Audiences really appreciate polite interactions, a polite tone. And of course, the main thing is to love your profession. I adore it. I'm often asked how I handle criticism. I listen to everything, read what's written about me. But I chose this path myself. Back in school, I chose these tenets for myself: knowledge and kindness. I came to this conclusion myself.

— What do you think about the fact that many athletes now, after retiring from their careers, are starting to record podcasts or conduct interviews? How appropriate do you think this is?

"That's not bad. If a person is capable, if it's interesting, then why not?"

— Which Zenit match was your most memorable? And which match, which you didn't commentate on, do you remember most?

"The happiest match for me was in 1984, the match when Zenit became champions for the first time. All of Leningrad rejoiced then. And the second match was in 1965. I was already playing for Avangard Kharkiv, and we all came to Moscow for the USSR-Brazil match. Of course, the Brazilians won that one. But it was a very good, beautiful match."

We have a slogan: "One city, one team." Do you think such a large city can make do with just one team, or should we look to the experience of other large cities with multiple clubs?

"There definitely needs to be a second team, or better yet, several more. We have a population of about six million people, so there are plenty of fans."

Gennady Orlov also told the meeting participants about a remarkable phenomenon—the MCC. This is the "Mutual Politeness Society," which was once conceived by the legendary Russian commentator Nikolai Ozerov. His main tenet in the profession is: always respect your colleagues, athletes, and fans.

"Dedicate part of your life to this, and you will understand how pleasant it is and how people will treat you," Gennady Sergeevich concluded.

At the end of the evening, as per tradition, the guest was presented with a personalized T-shirt and a photo with all the meeting participants. Many approached him to thank him personally. It turned out that there were far more people than expected who wanted the veteran commentator's autograph—participants brought books, photographs, and souvenirs. Gennady Sergeyevich happily interacted with everyone, sharing memories of sporting events and joking, creating a light and relaxed atmosphere.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festivities kicked off with a series of vibrant events that brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni. And this is just the beginning of the celebration—a host of surprises and themed activities await participants throughout the academic year.

Ten years is a significant milestone for IPMEiT. During this time, the institute has become a space for active development, implementing innovative educational approaches, modern technologies, and scientific solutions. It develops competencies that meet the challenges of the times and the needs of the economy.

It's especially valuable that, as it moves forward, the institute carefully preserves the traditions of engineering and economics education established at the Polytechnic University at its inception. This is a solid foundation upon which the future is built. Today, IPMEIT is rightfully one of the leading centers for training highly qualified personnel for the development of the national economy, combining science, education, and practice.

The celebration began on March 20 with the "Day in Blue" campaign. On this day, students, faculty, alumni, and staff of IPMEIT came to class and work wearing blue, the institute's symbol. The hallways and classrooms were filled with vibrant blue accents, and photographs of the event became a symbol of unity, energy, and connection to IPMEIT's history.

The anniversary ice skating event, which has become an institute tradition, took place on March 21st. Over 150 participants gathered: the institute's leadership and higher schools, faculty, staff, activists from the Institute of Industrial Mechanics and Electronics (IPMEI) and student associations, students who have distinguished themselves in academic, scientific, and social activities, and guests of the Institute.

The event's program was packed with interactive activities, themed competitions, festive music, and a vibrant performance by Polina Chirkina, a second-year student in the International Business program. Competition winners received commemorative prizes, and all guests were treated to a boost of positive emotions and lasting impressions.

Chairman of the IPMET Faculty of Economics and Technology, Alexander Zinchenko, noted the importance of joint events in building a student community and expressed gratitude for the active participation of students and their support of student initiatives.

First-year student Vladislav Makarov shared his impressions: "This was my first time participating in the IPMEIT skating competition, and it was right at the time of our anniversary! The atmosphere was fantastic: lots of people, music, competitions, everyone interacting and supporting each other. It feels like the institute is truly a big team."

Traditionally, VTB Bank became the event's partner, for which the Institute expresses special gratitude.

The anniversary events—from the vibrant "Day in Blue" campaign to ice skating—clearly demonstrate how IPMEIT carefully preserves its traditions and creates new ones. And this is just the beginning: many more events dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary await students, staff, alumni, and partners. These events will continue throughout the remainder of the academic year.

Our institute has come a long way in 10 years and remains a strong, dynamic, and close-knit community—not just an educational platform but also a large team of like-minded individuals. Traditions like the anniversary ice skating event help us maintain a sense of unity, support each other, and move forward together, and I hope that the new tradition, "Day in Blue," will also become an important event in the life of the institute. Exactly 10 years ago, the rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University decided to establish a new institute, which over the years has been fulfilling the crucial task of developing economic education, a tradition that spans 124 years at the Polytechnic University. Our students delight us with their successes, victories in Olympiads, competitions, and various events, and our graduates continue to support the institute and contribute to the "Economic Education" endowment fund. We sincerely thank our partners for their ongoing support and participation in the creation of modern educational programs," noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.

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The results of a large-scale intellectual competition held at the Almetyevsk State Technological University "Higher School of Oil" have been announced. From December 2025 to February 2026, the university held the 2nd Interregional Student Olympiad in Fundamental Disciplines, bringing together talented first- and second-year undergraduate and specialist students from across the country. Polytechnic students Sergey Stepovoy and Mikhail Klepak won the competition in mathematics and computer science. The students' interest in the competition confirms the high level of preparation of our students.

The Olympiad aims to identify gifted young people, increase students' motivation to study basic sciences, and stimulate their creative and scientific growth. Participants competed in four key disciplines: mathematics, physics, computer science, and chemistry. The competition consisted of two stages. In the first, qualifying round, held online, students competed for the right to advance to the finals. The tasks for both stages were developed by the faculty of the Higher School of Petroleum based on current higher education programs, ensuring a high level of difficulty and compliance with academic standards.

The final in-person competitions took place in the Republic of Tatarstan. Students were able to test their skills in three subjects on a voluntary and free basis, emphasizing the humanitarian and educational, rather than commercial, nature of the event.

The success of Sergei Stepovoy, a student at the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU, deserves special mention. After a tough competition with representatives from other universities, Sergei managed to become one of the Olympiad's winners. The future winner was not surprised to learn about the opportunity to participate in the Olympiad. As Sergei himself explains, he learned about it at the initiative of his institute: "I learned about the Olympiad from Irina Evgenyevna Ryndina; she sent me information about the opportunity to participate."

Sergey attributes his motivation to a desire for professional growth and self-testing: "The Olympiad itself was quite interesting and aimed at testing my knowledge in analytical geometry and mathematical analysis. I was motivated by the desire to test my abilities and understand how well I can apply my knowledge to solving non-standard problems and finding elegant solutions."

Participating in an Olympiad of this level became an important stage in the student's personal and professional development: This Olympiad allowed me to represent Polytechnic University with dignity at the interregional level and establish myself not only as an accomplished student but also as a critical thinker and a well-rounded individual.

Mikhail Klepak, a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, also expressed interest in participating in intellectual competitions. According to Mikhail, his motivation for participating in the Olympiad was his athleticism: "I've always enjoyed participating in Olympiads, and I was glad to have the opportunity to continue my Olympiad activities at university."

These words confirm that the Polytechnic University provides all the conditions necessary for students to realize their potential. Our students' success is also the result of competent mentoring. Sergey prepared for the Olympiad under the guidance of experienced teachers from the Department of Higher Mathematics. The student himself gratefully notes: "My mentors were Natalya Nikolaevna Amosova, who taught me the higher mathematics course, and Maria Romanovna Bortkovskaya, who taught the Olympiad Mathematics class."

Maria Bortkovskaya, Associate Professor of the Department of Higher Mathematics, praised both the student's abilities and the atmosphere at the institute, which fosters the development of talent: "I can say that Sergey was very active as a participant in the Olympiad preparation course. He not only attended classes, but also enthusiastically participated in problem discussions and proposed his own ideas. The benefits of such trips are obvious: they broaden one's horizons and expand one's professional communication skills."

According to Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, winning such competitions is not only a testament to a student's talent but also the result of high-quality fundamental preparation and an example of effective student-faculty collaboration. Participation in Olympiads of this level allows young people to test their skills in interuniversity competition, gain valuable experience, and establish themselves in the professional community.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has developed a laser cladding technology for restoring sealing and working surfaces of pressure-sensitive equipment. The project was implemented by specialists from the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport.

The development is aimed at restoring the sealing and working surfaces of equipment operated under pressure, primarily pipeline valve flanges.

The work was carried out as part of a research project dedicated to increasing the service life and reliability of industrial equipment. The study involved samples of 09G2S, 15Kh5M, and 12Kh18N10T steel, as well as prototype flanges for equipment and pipelines.

In the current environment, the issue of technological sovereignty in the oil, gas, and energy industries is more pressing than ever. Our engineers' development is a direct response to the challenge of import substitution. Laser cladding allows for the restoration of critical pipeline valve assemblies to as-new condition, ensuring Russian companies' complete independence from foreign service solutions and spare parts, shared Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Metallurgical Engineering and Technology.

The key objective of the project was to develop technological solutions that would effectively restore worn surfaces with minimal allowance for subsequent machining, without the need for complete replacement of parts. This approach significantly reduces operating costs and improves the cost-effectiveness of equipment repair.

During the research and development work, laboratory specialists completed a full cycle of technological and experimental studies. Specifically, they developed a laser cladding technology for six base metal–cladding material combinations, covering the most common restoration scenarios. For each pair of materials, laser cladding samples were produced, followed by a series of mechanical tests.

Particular attention was paid to the corrosion resistance of the fusion zone and deposited coatings. Tests were conducted for various types of corrosion, including general, pitting, intergranular, and stress corrosion. The practical significance of the work was confirmed by testing the developed modes on flange prototypes.

"We're focused on developing technologically proven solutions that can be implemented in industrial practice. Laser cladding allows us not only to restore the geometry of parts but also to create coatings with specified performance properties," noted Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at IMMIT SPbPU.

Based on the results of the work, a list of recommended equipment for implementing laser cladding technology in industrial conditions was compiled, and process maps and recommendations for restoring the sealing surfaces of flanges of vessels, apparatuses, and pipelines were developed.

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