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The year 2025 is drawing to a close. Sadly, for some, it was their last. Today, we remember the Polytechnicians who are no longer with us.

In January 2025, the outstanding scientist, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes of the Physicomechanical Institute V. V. Rybin passed away.

Valery Vasilyevich was born in Belarus. He graduated from Leningrad State University in 1963 with a degree in Physics. He completed his postgraduate studies at the A.F. Ioffe Physicotechnical Institute. Valery Vasilyevich began his scientific career at the Prometey Central Research Institute of Structural Materials, where he began working in the electron microscopy department. Within a short time, under Valery Vasilyevich's leadership, the department became a recognized center for electron microscopy in the USSR and abroad. V.V. Rybin applied his experience as a physicist to systematize empirical, often disparate, information. He elucidated many structural processes in solids, opening up fundamentally new avenues for the development of metal science.

While studying steels, Valery Vasilyevich discovered unusual structures, which he called "high-temperature martensite" and "carbide-free bainite." These structures form the basis of high-strength, low-carbon, weldable structural steels. V. V. Rybin developed a theory of secondary hardening of steels and studied the structures of radiation-resistant steels for nuclear and thermonuclear power plants.

From 1997 to 2009, V. V. Rybin was the first deputy general director for scientific work at the Central Research Institute of Spacecraft Design “Prometheus”.

V.V. Rybin has published approximately 500 scientific papers, including seven monographs, 58 copyright certificates, and patents. Valery Vasilyevich supervised seven PhD candidates and three doctors of science.

Since 2010, Valery Vasilyevich has worked part-time as a professor in the Department of Physics of Strength and Plasticity of Materials, now the section of the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes of the Physical-Mechanical Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Also in January, S. V. Zakharenko, an employee of the Operations and Maintenance Department of the Operations and Maintenance Services Department, passed away. His responsibilities included ensuring cleanliness and order at the university.

In March, Polytechnic University bid farewell to several employees: E. V. Dementyeva, Chief Librarian of the Book Storage, Rare Books, and Local History Sector of the Information and Library Complex; A. V. Karpov, Plumber of the Utility Networks Operation Section of the Engineering Services Department; N. V. Dvoretskaya, Lead Engineer of the Higher Engineering Physics School of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications; and I. N. Zhilinkova, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Economic Theory of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

In April, E. G. Elicheva, a security guard at the Department of Property Relations' Property Complex and Parking Department, passed away.

In May, Professor F. S. Nasredinov, a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and professor in the Physics Department of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, passed away at the age of 78. He had worked in the department for over 30 years. He was an Honorary Professor of the Polytechnic University and an Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation.

Farit Sabirovich was born in Akmola, Kazakhstan. He graduated from the Physics Department of Leningrad State University. He worked at the Physicotechnical Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Since 1992, he has worked in the Department of Experimental Physics at St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University.

Farit Sabirovich's early work focused on the study of the electric capacitance of space charges in semiconductors. His primary research focus was Mössbauer spectroscopy (impurities and radiation defects in semiconductors, crystal-to-glass transitions, and the structure of high-temperature superconductors). Farit Sabirovich participated in pioneering work identifying and studying two-electron centers with negative correlation energy and studying electron exchange between neutral and ionized impurity centers in semiconductors. His doctoral dissertation focused on the use of impurity Mössbauer probes to study the electronic and atomic structure of solids, specifically to determine the spatial distribution of electron defects in the lattices of high-temperature superconductors.

F. S. Nasredinov is the author of about 140 scientific papers, one invention and 30 articles in international publications.

On July 23, V. I. Lebedev, Deputy Director of the Institute of Nuclear Energy (branch) of SPbPU in Sosnovy Bor and former Director of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, passed away. He dedicated more than 54 years to nuclear energy.

Valery Ivanovich was born on November 3, 1947, in Teikovo, Ivanovo Region. In 1971, he graduated from the Ivanovo Power Engineering Institute with a degree in "Automation of Thermal Power Processes" and was assigned to the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant in Sosnovy Bor. Initially, he worked as an instrumentation and automation engineer, then became a senior engineer for the Skala information system, a senior repair foreman for the Skala information system, a head of the thermal automation and measurement shop, and the plant's chief engineer. In 1996, he became head of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant.

In 1998, V. I. Lebedev received his PhD in engineering, and in 1999, his doctorate. Since 2000, he has worked as a professor in the Department of Nuclear and Thermal Power Plants at the Power Engineering Faculty of the Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University.

After 14 years as the director of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, Valery Lebedev transferred to the Institute of Nuclear Energy (branch) of SPbPU in Sosnovy Bor. He served as its director until 2018, then as deputy director.

V. I. Lebedev is the author of three scientific discoveries, 80 inventions, five monographs and over 150 scientific articles.

In September, a leading specialist of the SPbPU History Museum and an Honorary Worker of the Polytechnic University passed away. A. N. Kobyshev.

Alexander Kobyshev entered the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1966. He studied at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in "Machines and Technology of Metal Forming."

In 1972, after receiving a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked as a junior research fellow in the Department of Machines and Technologies for Metal Forming and as an assistant in the Department of Machine Parts. He worked on hydrostatic deformation of metals—stamping using liquids—and in 1975 won the Lenin Komsomol Prize in Science and Technology for Young Scientists.

In 1976, he defended his PhD dissertation and returned to the Department of Machines and Technologies for Metal Forming. In 1983, Alexander Nikolaevich was appointed Dean of International Students.

In 1989, the Progress Management and Marketing Center was established at the M. I. Kalinin Polytechnic Institute, and Alexander Nikolaevich became its director. In 2009, he returned to the Polytechnic University and became first the director of the Management and Marketing Center at St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University, and then the head of the Corporate Public Relations Department, which he led until 2018.

In 2019 Alexander Nikolaevich He served as acting director of the Higher School of Creative Industry and Design at IMMiT. And for the last few years, he worked as a leading specialist at the SPbPU History Museum, writing a book about the Polytechnic.

In November 2025, V. V. Ris, director of the scientific and educational center "Computer Technologies in Aerodynamics and Thermal Engineering" of the Physics and Mechanical Institute, passed away. He dedicated 58 years to the Polytechnic University.

Vladimir Ris was born in Leningrad on September 17, 1944. In 1961, he entered the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (LPI), in the Department of Hydroaerodynamics of the Physics and Mechanics Faculty. In 1967, he received a degree in engineering physics, specializing in aerodynamics and thermodynamics. After graduating, he found work in the Power Engineering Department of LPI (now part of the Institute of Power Engineering of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University). He held positions as an engineer, junior research fellow, senior research fellow, associate professor, and professor in the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Heat Engineering. Since 2011, V. V. Ris has served as director of the scientific and educational center "Computer Technologies in Aerodynamics and Heat Engineering."

V. V. Rees dedicated 45 years to teaching. He lectured and conducted practical classes on thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer theory, and fluid dynamics. He developed a course on fluid dynamics for students majoring in energy sciences.

In 1982, Vladimir Voldemarovich, co-authored with A. I. Kirillov, P. M. Mikhailov, and G. G. Gavra, compiled and published a textbook on calculating heat exchangers for compressor units. In 2020, Vladimir Voldemarovich, co-authored with A. G. Abramov and N. G. Ivanov, associate professors of the Physicomechanical Institute, prepared a textbook entitled "Fluid Flow in Volume Force Fields."

Since the early 1970s, V. V. Ris has been researching convective heat transfer as applied to soil temperature stabilization systems in permafrost regions. Since 1974, in collaboration with staff from the Department of Hydrodynamics at the Faculty of Physics and Mechanics, he has been performing calculations and experimental studies of flow and heat transfer in rotating channels, aimed at improving the efficiency of rotor cooling systems for powerful turbogenerators.

After 1991, V. V. Rees was the manager and responsible executor of grants from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and contractual work carried out at the Department of Hydroaerodynamics.

V. V. Rees is the author of over 100 scientific papers. Under his supervision, 12 people became PhD candidates.

In December, at the age of 87, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, Professor of the Department of Management Viktor Andreevich Dubolazov passed away.

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The traditional festival of student brigades in St. Petersburg took place at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, where the results of 2025 were summarized. The event brought together movement veterans, active members, employers, and partners. The best brigades, leaders, and organizers of the region's student movement received awards.

By the end of the year, the SPbPU Student Team Headquarters had strengthened its leadership position. The Polytechnic University received a letter of gratitude from the Vice Governor of St. Petersburg for its significant contribution to the development of student teams. The Headquarters' press service won the Audience Choice Award at the citywide competition.

Among the Polytechnic teams, the following traditionally showed high results:

The student construction team "Iskra" confirmed its title of best in the construction category; the student conductor team "Provorny" retained its leadership in its category; and the student teaching team "SOzvezdie" deservedly earned its place among the best.

Special mention was given to fighters who achieved outstanding results in the past year:

Anna Kurakina (SSSO Altair) was awarded a letter of gratitude for achieving high results in industrial, cultural and socially significant work and contribution to the development of the activities of the Russian Student Brigades, as well as a 3rd degree certificate of honor for her contribution to the development of student brigades of St. Petersburg; Sergey Saplin (SSO Iskra) was awarded an honorary certificate with a badge of distinction for achieving the highest results in industrial, cultural and socially significant work and active support of the activities of the Russian Student Brigades; Alexey Pashukhin (SSO GOST) was recognized as the best headquarters commander; Anastasia Popova (SPO Legenda) was recognized as the best headquarters commissar; Ekaterina Ryabizo (SPO SOzvezdie) was recognized as the best headquarters methodologist; Polina Timoshkova (SSO Nika) was recognized as the best headquarters foreman; Ksenia Zubenko (SOP Provorny) was recognized as the best headquarters commandant.

In 2025, Polytechnic University teams celebrated anniversaries: the student teaching team "SOzvezdie" turned 15 years old, and the guide team "Provorny" turned 10 years old.

The festival's creative program also featured Polytechnic students. The dance number "Earth," choreographed by Lyuba Skorobogatova (SPO "Scarlet Sails"), was warmly received by the audience. The dance group was made up of representatives from three groups: "Scarlet Sails," "SOzvezdie," and "Astra."

The student teaching group "Rassvet" held its fifth annual environmental campaign to collect plastic bottle caps. This annual event aims to foster environmental awareness among its members and support charitable initiatives.

The St. Petersburg Student Brigades Festival is a large-scale event that vividly demonstrates the strength and unity of the movement in our city. The fact that over three thousand people, whose lives are somehow connected to the brigades, gather in the hall on a weekday speaks to the deep integration of this tradition into student life. The festival has become a long-awaited final event of the year, for which students meticulously prepare, organizing their formations and creating a special, festive atmosphere. "It is here, among like-minded people, that the community spirit is truly felt, and the work of each member receives well-deserved recognition," shared Yuri Gaichuk, head of the press service for the Polytechnic University Student Brigades Headquarters.

The festival confirmed that the Polytechnic's student teams continue to develop, set new standards of performance, and make a significant contribution to the development of the St. Petersburg SSO movement.

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The 2025 season of international education exhibitions concluded with the participation of a delegation from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in the ninth exhibition and presentation of Russian education, "Study in Russia!", held in Kazakhstan.

The event served as a platform for dialogue with prospective students and their parents. Over the course of two days, the exhibition attracted over 3,500 visitors. The exhibit featured 43 leading universities from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, and other Russian cities. The Polytechnic University's booth generated considerable interest among guests, attracting hundreds of prospective students who learned about the opportunities offered by studying at one of the country's top technical universities.

Anastasia Prokopchuk, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, and Evgenia Borodina, Specialist of the International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility Department, held individual consultations over two days. They provided detailed information about the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, admission requirements, campus housing, and employment prospects. They placed particular emphasis on the application process under the Russian Government quota and opportunities for compatriots.

The most popular educational fields among applicants were construction, software engineering and applied computer science, applied mathematics and physics, electrical power engineering and mechanical engineering, design, as well as management and business informatics.

Motivated applicants with clear questions attended the exhibition, which significantly increased the effectiveness of our work. "We not only answered hundreds of questions but also collected the contacts of interested students, which will allow us to support them throughout the admissions process," noted Anastasia Prokopchuk.

Participation in the "Study in Russia!" exhibition allowed the Polytechnic to strengthen its position in the Kazakhstani educational market, establish direct contact with its target audience, and analyze the needs of prospective students to further improve its career guidance services.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) celebrated the grand opening of a renovated educational space for the "Power Machines — Polytech" student design bureau (SDB), a key component of the SDB "Systems Engineering" ecosystem. The project is being implemented as part of a strategic partnership between the Polytechnic University and Power Machines, providing practice-oriented training for engineers in the high-tech industry. The "Power Machines — Polytech" student design bureau was established in 2020. The space will become a focal point for students involved in real-world engineering and research projects in power engineering.

The Special Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytechnic" accepts students from the Institute of Energy, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, the Physical-Mechanical Institute, the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and the SPbPU "Digital Engineering" vocational school. To work at the Special Design Bureau, students undergo a selection process aimed at building a promising talent pool for Power Machines. Students can begin their careers with the company while still undergraduates.

During their collaboration, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Power Machines have implemented other new formats for training future engineers. They organized the educational project "Power Machines Trajectory," which won the 2024 All-Russian Competition for Best Practices in Youth Employment in the "Partnership in Developing Professional Competencies" category. They also host Power Machines Youth Days and the "Energy of Youth" scientific and practical conference. In 2025, work was completed to revive the "Engineering and Management of Electric Power Facilities" program. Students in the master's program gain knowledge and skills in electrical machines and potentially become engineers, designers, and testers at the Electrosila plant (part of Power Machines). This dual-degree program, in addition to core disciplines, teaches the fundamentals of project management and production economics, broadening the professional horizons of future specialists.

Representatives from Power Machines and SPbPU participated in the opening ceremony of the educational space. Guests were introduced to the capabilities of the Scientific and Engineering Center for Advanced Electrical Insulation Systems, where students and young researchers conduct computational and experimental work, participate in R&D, and master modern methods for testing and modeling power machine components.

Particular attention was paid to the demonstration of laboratory equipment and experimental setups, where students test insulating materials, study electrical and thermal aging processes, and investigate vibratory arc discharges and the mechanical properties of samples. This is the only laboratory among Russian universities dedicated to the study of electrical insulating materials and structures. Work in the laboratories is carried out according to technical specifications from Power Machines engineering.

In addition to extensive research and development, we collaborate with the Polytechnic University to create conditions for students to seamlessly transition from their studies to professional careers. This year, we launched a new student design bureau for electrical insulation and a targeted master's program in electrical machines. These programs allow students to participate in the full equipment development cycle—from concept and calculations to implementation in high-tech production. This fosters the modern engineering thinking of future specialists, which ultimately contributes to the development of our country's engineering potential, emphasized Alexander Ivanovsky, General Designer of Power Machines.

The renovated SKB space features student workstations, where they use the same software suites as engineers and designers at Power Machines. The students explained the training format at SKB Power Machines – Polytech and the tasks they are working on.

"The development of student design bureaus is one of the Polytechnic's priorities," noted Maxim Pasholikov, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security. "Joint projects with industrial partners, such as Power Machines, allow us to build a practice-oriented, seamless training program for engineers and create an environment in which education is directly linked to the real-world challenges of the country's economic and technological development."

Summing up the visit, university and company representatives emphasized that SKB Power Machines – Polytech exemplifies the effective integration of education, science, and industry. This collaboration helps train sought-after engineers, build the industry's talent pool, and engage students in solving pressing technological challenges already during their studies.

The Specialized Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytechnic" is an important element of the University Development Program, integrating education, project work, and research into a single trajectory. Furthermore, the Specialized Design Bureau format allows the university to flexibly respond to the needs of high-tech industries and train specialists to meet current challenges. "It's important to note that we are building a unified chain, permeating all levels of education, from school design bureaus to student design bureaus, including secondary vocational education, and this chain culminates in design bureaus at high-tech industrial enterprises," commented Oleg Rozhdestvensky, Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership.

The educational space of the SKB "Power Machines – Polytech" will become a platform for expanding joint scientific research and developing new areas of training for industry specialists capable of addressing technological leadership challenges.

In April 2025, the student design bureau "System Engineering" won the Student Design Bureau Competition of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in the "Student Design Leadership" category, receiving a subsidy from the federal budget.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted one of the year's main events, the Governor's New Year's Student Ball, in its ceremonial White Hall.

This ball brought together the most talented, driven, and active students of St. Petersburg. For the 700 participants, the ball became a symbol of recognition of their achievements in studies, science, creativity, sports, and community service.

The university's ceremonial White Hall, as if created for such an atmospheric event, was filled with students in suits and evening gowns, demonstrating impeccable taste and social graces.

St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov greeted the students in a video message: St. Petersburg is a city of science, a city of knowledge, a city of students. Nearly half a million students study at our colleges and universities. Today, the White Hall of the Polytechnic University is home to the shining lights of St. Petersburg's student body. We are continuing a long-standing tradition—at the beginning of the 20th century, balls were held here for your peers. You are the future of St. Petersburg. You are united by talent, the ability to work hard, and the ability to achieve goals. You have demonstrated outstanding results in academics, creativity, sports, community service, and volunteerism. You study, research, and create projects that help St. Petersburg change and grow. You win Olympiads and competitions, receive grants and awards. All of this is the result of your hard work. Over three centuries, St. Petersburg has given Russia many great scientists, statesmen, artists, and industrialists. I am confident that you, the next generation of students, will contribute to the future glory of St. Petersburg.

"You are here today at one of the world's finest higher education institutions—Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, which hospitably opened its doors to us 10 years ago. Since that day, we have always held the Governor's Ball within these very walls. Therefore, allow me to congratulate you on the upcoming New Year and wish you happiness, love, and prosperity. I will truly be delighted if you meet here, and if this ball becomes a defining moment in your lives," said Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee on Science and Higher Education.

As per tradition, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy opened the ball and addressed the participants: "It is a great joy to see the young, beautiful faces who have gathered here in the White Hall for the tenth time and honored our university with their presence, spirit, thoughts, and hopes for the future. Now, each of you feels a sense of pride for the past year, and your souls are filled with hope for the best in the coming year, 2026."

After the opening of the ball, the participants performed a ceremonial processional dance—the polonaise—to welcome the honored guests. The program also included an introduction to the dances of 19th- and 20th-century St. Petersburg balls.

It's worth noting that the SPbPU Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity was responsible for organizing this large-scale celebration, commissioned by the St. Petersburg Committee for Science and Higher Education. Leading Polytechnic University performing groups provided support for the Governor's Ball: members of the "Glagol" theater, dressed in 19th-century costumes, greeted the participants, creating a refined and festive atmosphere; soloists from the "Polivoks" vocal studio and the "Ne spit!" project delighted guests with vibrant performances; and the SPbPU Ingenium Pop and Symphony Orchestra emphasized the event's status and significance.

"It's a great honor and a tremendous joy that the student orchestra has once again received this sign of high trust and recognition—to accompany the Governor's New Year's Ball. "We executed this important mission—to be the heart of the ball, creating a unique festive atmosphere—with flying colors," noted the conductor of the Ingenium pop and symphony orchestra, a graduate of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Pavel Zhukov.

Unique and memorable moments at the ball were also created by interactive entertainment: a video spinner—a spectacular video clip—and a light tunnel—a technological installation with the ball's logos and music.

In addition, a buffet and commemorative gifts from St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov were prepared for the ball's participants: a wireless charging station, a power bank, a cardholder, and a certificate to the Bukvoed bookstore.

Students shared their impressions of the Governor's Ball.

Roman and Nadezhda, Technical School of Power Engineering and Metalworking: We were thrilled to receive an invitation to the ball. It was a complete surprise. The ball felt fantastical and beautiful. The atmosphere was magnificent, as if we were attending a real old-fashioned ball.

Maxim Artemyev, second-year Master's student, Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, SPbPU: This is my second time at this ball as a recipient of the Russian Presidential Scholarship. The atmosphere at our ball is wonderful. I've been to quite a few events at other universities recently, and nothing compares to the Polytechnic University's White Hall and the live music. The organization and decoration are top-notch.

Alina and Mikhail, Industrial Automation College: We were surprised when we were invited to the ball, but we were also proud, because being among the top students is a great honor. We are very good students and aim to graduate with honors. We are also active and volunteer. Alina is a correspondent for the city press center. We participate in all the events held at the college. This year, we took part in the "Big Change" competition and made it to the finals. Mikhail also competed in the "Professionals" championship and brought home first place for the city in internet marketing.

Anastasia Mikulenko, second-year master's student, Institute of Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, and Transport, SPbPU: Since my third year of undergraduate studies, I've been working at the Polytechnic University alongside my studies, in the Laboratory of Lightweight Materials and Structures. That's when my research career began. My work gave me the opportunity to attend scientific conferences and write important papers. Thanks to this, I've now achieved such success as a Presidential Scholarship. Besides studying and working at the Polytechnic University, I sang in the Polyhymnia choir, was on the cheerleading team, and was a member of the BEST student engineering society. This gave me the opportunity to develop and receive various scholarships.

The Governor's Ball is more than just a celebration; it's an important tradition that motivates students to further their development. It demonstrates that their hard work and talent are recognized, and that the city's future largely rests in the hands of educated, proactive, and ambitious young people.

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In the Polytechnic Hydrotower, which turned 120 years old this yearThe "Tower Prize 2025" ceremony took place. Teams representing the most outstanding student projects of the past year gathered for the event.

The Polytech Tower Award is a new format for public recognition of the university's student project work, as well as a way to identify and support the best youth initiatives.

This year, 21 projects were nominated for the award. Nine winners received the main statuette, a Hydrotower, and another 34 participants won in special categories: "Friend of the Tower," "Mentor of the Tower," and "Partner of the Tower." Among the "Friends of the Tower" was the SPbPU Public Relations Department.

The winners of the "Polytech Project" grant competition were given special recognition.

This year, the Tower's partners were: RCP — Industrial Robots and Optimization, RFC — Robot Fight Club, Selectel, Rostelecom, Rubin Central Design Bureau for Mechanics and Technology, EM Rus, and EVM.

Winners of the "Tower Prize-2025" in the following nominations:

Event of the Year — “Student Perspective” from PROF Popular Science Event of the Year — “SPbPU Talks'25” from SIO Civic-patriotic activity — “Paths of Heroes” from VIC “Our Polytechnic”, “Shards of Silence” from the People’s University Theater “Glagol” Cultural and creative activity — “Star of Polytechnic” Educational and outreach activity — “Case Academy” from Case Club Supporting students’ career aspirations — IPMEiT Career: “Step into the Future” Breakthrough of the Year — PROF Ecosystem “Digital Pelican” Student Community of the Year — Student Media Center “Polymer”

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In December, the Belarusian-Russian University (BRU) hosted four delegations from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. These visits, part of joint educational and research projects, covered key technological areas: cyber-physical systems, welding technologies, intelligent transportation, and modern construction technologies. Each meeting had a rich program and yielded concrete results, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two universities.

As part of the joint work, representatives of the SPbPU Graduate School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management, Associate Professor Vyacheslav Potekhin and Senior Lecturer Elena Selivanova, visited the partner university. An international professional retraining program, "Models and Tools for Enterprise Digital Transformation," was agreed upon and prepared for launch for the first cohort of BRU students, who will begin their studies in March 2026. A joint scientific seminar was also held, featuring faculty and young scientists from both universities, where five papers were presented. Vyacheslav Potekhin conducted lectures and practical classes for BRU students on the topic of "Cyber-Physical Systems and Technologies," including work on a real case. Joint work continued on the online bachelor's degree program, "Artificial Intelligence in Technical Systems," which is already attended by 25 students, and a new online program, "Digital Platforms of Cyber-Physical Systems," offering two qualifications, is ready to launch in 2026.

Representatives from two leading schools of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport (IMMT) of SPbPU also visited the Belarusian-Russian University: the Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology and the Higher School of Transport.

Professor Sergey Parshin and Associate Professor Irina Ivanova (Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology) held lectures on "Modern Welding Technologies" and "Theory of Welding Processes" for students of the Welding Equipment and Technology Department at BRU. Their colleagues from the Polytechnic University also held working meetings with Artur Koroteyev, Head of the Welding Equipment and Technology Department, and his team. They discussed the implementation of joint educational programs in 2026, applied research, the preparation of joint scientific and educational publications, and the academic mobility of students and faculty. As a member of the Dissertation Council at the Belarusian-Russian University, Sergey Parshin participated in the defense of his PhD thesis in "Welding, Related Processes, and Technologies."

The delegation from the Higher School of Transport included Director Alexey Grachev, Associate Professor Sergey Nikitin, and graduate student Maxim Pichugin. The visit included a series of lectures on intelligent transport systems, where modern methods of traffic management were discussed using the example of St. Petersburg. During working meetings with colleagues from BRU, in particular with Igor Leskovets, Head of the Department of Transport and Technological Machines, issues of improving educational programs, creating joint online courses, and integrating artificial intelligence into the educational process were discussed. An important practical outcome was the development of an exchange roadmap: internships at the Polytechnic University on digital technologies and AI are planned for BRU faculty, and short-term continuing education modules are planned for students. For graduate student Maxim Pichugin, the trip was an opportunity to establish initial scientific contacts and explore educational practices. The visit concluded with a tour of the practice-oriented "Industry 4.0" center, where the guests assessed the potential for implementing similar methods in joint programs.

Another significant event was the research internship of SPbPU Higher School of Hydrotechnical and Energy Cooperation (HSEC) staff members—Associate Professor Mikhail Romanov and Senior Lecturer Vyacheslav Zhazhkov. The internship focused on studying advanced non-destructive testing methods for buildings and structures, including ultrasonic, radiographic, and thermal imaging diagnostics. Upon completion of the training, the participants received certificates from Natalia Vologina, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at BRU.

During the visit, a ceremony was held at which 39 employees of the BRU Faculty of Civil Engineering received certificates of advanced training in emission decarbonization and BIM modeling programs, implemented with the support of SPbPU.

At the final working meeting of the leadership of the SPbPU Institute of Industrial Engineering and the Faculty of Civil Engineering at BRU, promising areas of cooperation for 2026 were outlined. The most significant of these were the development of documentation for the launch of a joint network bachelor's degree program in "Technosphere Safety" in 2027 and the creation of a joint educational laboratory on BIM technologies.

A series of December visits by SPbPU delegations to the Belarusian-Russian University clearly demonstrated the high dynamism and practical focus of the strategic partnership. Having moved from general agreements to implementation, the universities are successfully launching new educational programs, organizing internships, conducting joint research events, and planning the creation of a common educational infrastructure. This multifaceted collaboration creates a solid foundation for the development of a unified scientific and educational space and the training of highly qualified personnel capable of addressing pressing technological challenges facing the economies of Russia and Belarus.

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On the 170th anniversary of the birth of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic students—members of the Polyhymnia Youth Choir and the Chamber Choir—performed a large celebratory concert. It was Prince Gagarin who laid the foundation for the comprehensive education of Polytechnic students and assigned music a key role in this.

The first director of the Polytechnic Institute was a unique individual—he harmoniously combined a passion for engineering with a strong fascination with music. The first music club, the first student orchestra, and the first choir are all thanks to Andrei Grigorievich. From the institute's inception, the Assembly Hall (now the White Hall) became a functioning concert venue for student and professional groups.

Today, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Director of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity Boris Kondin continue the tradition of nurturing students in music and creativity. This is evidenced by the growing popularity of the student orchestra and choral groups, and the successful development of the White Hall, which has remained true to its artistic vision for 20 consecutive seasons.

The concert in the White Hall on December 22nd reflected this commitment to tradition. Valery Klimov, Director of the SPbPU History Museum, shared important facts from the life of Andrei Gagarin, the institute's first director. He explained that he was a descendant of an ancient noble family, that he was baptized in the church at the Winter Palace, and that his godparents were Emperor Alexander II and the Dowager Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, and that December 22nd is both the date of his birth and the date of his death.

"An entire moment between December 22, 1855, and December 22, 1920, an entire life," noted Valery Klimov. "And let the epitaph on Prince Andrei Grigorievich's tombstone be his message to posterity: 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.'"

The Polyhymnia Youth Choir performed the reflective song "There Is Only a Moment" with solo trumpet. This number was no accident in the concert program, especially since Andrei Grigoryevich Gagarin was a master cornet player.

The program featured the most cheerful music—the best compositions from choir repertoires, songs from films, and favorite New Year's hits that the entire audience sang.

The concert concluded with the anthem of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, performed by all participants. 60 voices sang the university's praises: "Pride of Russia, inspired by Peter, glory through the centuries, dear Polytechnic!"

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Students from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have won and placed first in the first round of the federal youth design and art competition "Young Design 2025." The awards ceremony took place in the Rope Workshop of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The event brought together over 150 representatives of educational institutions, industrial partners, and mentors and served as a key platform for presenting the results of the eleven competition tracks.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, and Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of the HSE St. Petersburg branch.

Following expert evaluation, students and postgraduates from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering demonstrated outstanding results, becoming winners and runners-up in five of the eleven categories.

The "Apple Code" nomination was organized jointly with the Frunzensky District Administration of St. Petersburg and aimed at developing a territorial branding concept for the Apple Orchard in Kupchino. Daria Antropova, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took first place, and Valeria Zhuravleva, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took second place.

The "Workshop in Detail" category, supported by Neva Technology, focused on creating an interactive animation of the production cycle of a composite part. A team of fourth-year students majoring in Information Design at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences (ISI)—Ulyana Gnatyuk, Yuliana Zaytseva, and Olesya Labutina—won first place. Fourth-year student Anna Andreeva, also majoring in Information Design, won second place.

Anna Kozlova, a second-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Contemporary Art, won first place in the Benois-Benois project school, which was implemented jointly with the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and dedicated to the creation of a souvenir collection for the exhibition All Benois – All Benois.

The "Warmth of Bread" project school, organized with the support of the Ural Chamber of Crafts and the St. Petersburg Foundation for the Support of Innovation and Youth Initiatives, focused on developing a design project for a historic bakery at the merchant G.E. Podvintsev Estate Museum in Nevyansk, Sverdlovsk Oblast. First-year master's students in the Architectural Environmental Design program at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ISI), Timur Baltayev and Alexandra Marishchuk, took third place.

"Youth Design" is a unique competition! We see real clients in this project. Polytechnic University has been participating in the competition for five years now, and I've had the opportunity to witness the project gaining popularity. New interesting partners are emerging, and regular clients are returning. "For students, this is a great opportunity to try their hand at working with real-life cases as part of the educational process, and most importantly, to see the fruits of their labor realized," noted Tatyana Diodorova, associate professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture and mentor for the "Apple Code" and Benois-Benois project school categories.

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The heat treatment laboratory for metals and alloys has reopened at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University after a major renovation. The renovation of the classroom space was made possible thanks to financial support from Severstal.

The opening ceremony, which began in the large chemistry auditorium, was attended by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Polytechnic University graduate Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of the Severstal Russian Steel and Resources Assets Division.

"Our country faces colossal challenges: creating our own import-independent industry, achieving technological sovereignty, and achieving technological leadership. And this will be accomplished by university graduates—today's students and tomorrow's engineers," Andrey Rudskoy opened the event. "The Polytechnic University trains specialists across a wide range of industrial sectors. But today's event is particularly significant. For over half a century, since its founding in 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works has been our strategic industrial partner. And we are its core university. To see tomorrow, we need to work today on modern equipment, study technologies, have a reliable equipment base, and, most importantly, open doors to the enterprise, where students can learn their future professions in practice." If we teach students without any connection to production, using only our laboratory equipment, graduates arrive at enterprises two or three years behind, because universities can never keep up with the technological processes at factories. That's why today's event is so important—we're eliminating the systemic gap between engineers and production."

Evgeny Vinogradov then addressed the students. He shared his memories of his student life and noted that today's visit to his alma mater was very important to him. Particularly moving was the moment when the Polytechnic University rector presented him with the "For Merit" badge and a copy of his personal file as a souvenir. Evgeny Nikolaevich also spoke about his career choice, his first steps in production, the company's significant projects, and answered questions from the audience.

In the laboratory, Andrei Rudskoy and Evgeny Vinogradov personally tempered metal samples to symbolically strengthen the ties between Polytechnic University and Severstal.

Severstal allocated 11.4 million rubles for the modernization of the heat treatment laboratory, and another 2 million rubles for the purchase of equipment and modern laboratory furniture. Severstal's total investment in the development of SPbPU's educational infrastructure this year amounted to 20.9 million rubles, including 9.5 million rubles for the renovation and branding of student classrooms.

"Developing engineering education is one of the company's key priorities when it comes to developing young talent. It's important to us that future specialists master technologies not only in theory but also in practice, using modern equipment. The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory is an investment in the quality of engineering training and the sustainable development of the industry as a whole," noted Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of Severstal's Russian Steel and Resource Assets Division. "The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory means the path from the classroom to actual production is becoming even shorter and clearer. I am confident that this laboratory will become a magnet for talented and motivated young engineers."

The renovated laboratory is equipped with modern metallurgical equipment, allowing for a full range of teaching and research projects. The installed equipment includes muffle heating furnaces, universal and microhardness testers, and metallographic microscopes. This allows students to work with technologies as close as possible to industrial conditions and gain practical skills in demand in production. The upgrades not only affected the technical aspects but also the learning environment—the laboratory has become modern, functional, and comfortable for students and faculty.

The laboratory's infrastructure will also be actively used as part of the multi-track model for training engineers in metallurgy and materials science, developed by SPbPU jointly with Severstal. The first intake for the program took place in September 2025 and has already attracted motivated applicants with a high level of preparation.

On the same day, a classroom was opened in the Chemical Building, renovated and equipped with financial support from Severstal.

The past year has been a landmark one for both Polytechnic University and Severstal. 95 years ago, the Leningrad Industrial Institute was founded Department of Heat Treatment of MetalsToday, it's an important part of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. In 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works—one of the plants that today forms the flagship of Russian metallurgy, Severstal—began operations. Therefore, the opening day of these two new, modern educational spaces was a true celebration for Polytechnic students and faculty. A pre-New Year's atmosphere permeated the Chemistry Building: a quest was held, prizes were raffled off, career advice was available, a case study was held, and refreshments were enjoyed at the food court.

Cooperation The partnership between Severstal and SPbPU has been ongoing for over ten years and includes joint educational programs, the development of laboratory and research facilities, R&D, and the training of young specialists, many of whom subsequently choose careers with the company. In 2024, the company donated VR simulators to the SPbPU laboratory for educational purposes.

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