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The 14th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum has concluded. This year, it was attended by 34,000 guests from 54 countries. Over 600 exhibitors presented their developments and achievements, including Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. 110 business program events and over 1,800 meetings were held at the business networking center.

SPbPU representatives also actively participated in the forum's events. For example, the roundtable discussion "Modern Challenges in Training Next-Generation Specialists for the Gas Industry" provided a platform for constructive dialogue between representatives of science, education, and business.

The discussion took place as part of the IV I. P. Afanasyev Scientific and Practical Conference "Development of Oil and Gas Refining Facilities and Advanced Hydrocarbon Processing Technologies." The conference was organized by Gazprom Pererabotka, Gazprom Pererabotka Blagoveshchensk, the Union of Oil and Gas Industry Organizations "Russian Gas Society," and EF-International.

The roundtable was moderated by Dmitry Tananykhin, Vice-Rector of the Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. He presented the results of the first phase of the pilot project "Improving the Higher Education System," aimed at updating approaches to engineering training and developing competencies that meet modern technological challenges.

Olga Onufrieva, Vice Rector for Strategic Development and External Communications at St. Petersburg State University of Economics, delivered a presentation entitled "Training Personnel for the Gas Industry: New Directions and Prospects for Interuniversity Cooperation." She emphasized the importance of networking between universities, integrating the academic and industrial environments, and developing programs focused on practical training for students.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented at the roundtable by Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova. In her speech, she noted that the university is actively developing partnerships with energy and industrial companies, implementing practice-oriented educational pathways, digital simulation labs, and internship programs with leading industry companies.

"Today, it's important for us not just to impart knowledge to students, but to develop their ability to think like an engineer, work on projects, and quickly adapt to the production environment. This is the only way to prepare specialists prepared for the real challenges of the gas industry," emphasized Lyudmila Pankova.

Representatives of relevant universities and organizations also took part in the discussion: Inessa Novoselova (Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg), Vladimir Koshelev (Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas), and Daria Stepanova (Gazprom Pererabotka).

After exchanging views on ways to improve engineering training, develop networked technology platforms, and update educational standards to meet the needs of modern production, participants agreed that the successful development of the gas industry directly depends on the quality of specialist training and the flexibility of educational programs that reflect the dynamics of technological change.

Another event aimed at developing engineering education and strengthening ties between the university and industrial partners was the roundtable discussion "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies for Industrial Breakthrough," organized by the Rosatom State Corporation.

The discussion, moderated by Russia 24 TV channel host Artem Yamshchikov, included representatives from Rosatom, Gazprombank, Gazprom Neft, the consulting company Kept, and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Natalia Ilyina, Director of Scientific and Technical Programs and Projects at Rosatom, discussed the implementation of the national project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies," which aims to strengthen Russia's technological sovereignty and develop new production chains.

Participants placed special emphasis on training technology leaders—specialists capable of managing complex projects in energy and industry. Polytechnic University Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova reported that this year, Polytechnic University set a record for the number of applications for engineering majors—over 200,000. Interest in engineering education is the key to the country's future technological breakthrough, the Vice Rector believes.

The roundtable provided a platform for the exchange of experience between science, industry, and the financial sector, confirming the Polytechnic University's key role as a center for training engineering personnel for high-tech industries.

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The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed recognizing Russian cuisine as an intangible heritage of Russia. However, this important decision must be supported by regulatory documents, which are necessary not only for the popularization of Russian dishes but also for the creation of methodological recommendations for food service establishments. Currently, over 90% of modern food service establishments offer menus of European, Asian, Scandinavian, or mixed cuisines. To promote national cuisine and foster positive publicity for regional food products produced in Russia, a decision has been made to hold an All-Russian Festival of Russian Cuisine. The working group on promoting Russian cuisine includes historians, representatives of the restaurant industry, and industry associations.

Given the long-term strategic decisions adopted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, revising the approach to implementing educational programs aimed at training personnel for the food industry is particularly important. The Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production carefully preserves and passes on to students the long-standing traditions and experience of preparing Russian cuisine.

At the origins of the school of culinary technologists of national Russian dishes were Professor of the Department of Technology and Organization of Food Services at the St. Petersburg Institute of Trade and Economics, war veteran Nikolai Kovalev (1914–2004) and his students, Professor Margarita Kutkina and Associate Professor Natalia Kartseva, who were the first to develop the structure of the course "Russian Cuisine" and create its teaching and methodological complex for students specializing in food technology.

The work of Professors Nikolai Kovalev and Margarita Kutkina is being continued today by HSE teachers Svetlana Eliseeva, Natalia Barsukova, Alla Smolentseva, Ekaterina Fedinishina, Maria Kireeva, Valeria Bychenkova, and Elena Trukhina.

In 2018, a monograph co-authored by Margarita Kutkina and Svetlana Eliseeva, "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day," was published. It won a prize in the competition for educational and scientific publications at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

This book is the result of a tremendous amount of painstaking work, in which the authors sought to summarize unique historical material, the recipes for forgotten dishes and products of Russian cuisine, and adapted the recipes preserved in historical documents to the modern technological equipment of the food industry, including weights and precise ingredient proportions. Thus, a vast array of forgotten, traditional Russian recipes has become accessible for practical use, noted Maxim Syrnikov, author of the culinary bestsellers "Real Russian Food" and "Cooking Russian Every Day" and host of the "Monastic Kitchen" series on the Spas TV channel.

Svetlana Eliseeva, author of the monograph "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day" and the online course "Molecular Gastronomy," explained: "The central focus of the research and project work of students and faculty at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production is the preservation of Russian national cuisine traditions. These include, for example, "Studying the Nutritional Value of Russian Folk Dishes and Its Implementation in the Food Industry," "Researching the Functional and Technological Properties of Regional Food Resources of Plant and Animal Origin," and "Developing Recipes and Technologies for Authentic Culinary Products of the Peoples of Russia."

The course "Health-Saving Technologies in Ethnic Nutrition" for technology students covers the history of Russian folk cuisine, the phenomenon of St. Petersburg cuisine in the 18th and 19th centuries, the national culinary traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the physiological and genetic characteristics of our country's minority ethnic groups. Practical classes are devoted to developing national dishes such as "Berry Sbiten with Honey," "Rye Gingerbread," "Rye Fishnik," "Shangi with Bird Cherry Glaze," "Buckwheat Krupenik with Cottage Cheese," and others. The course's research project plan includes topics related to the preservation and popularization of Russian cuisine, the study of the nutritional and biological value of its traditional dishes, and the practical implementation of these dishes in the food industry.

Since 2012, as part of the program to develop student associations, the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production established the "Center for the Preservation and Support of Russian Cuisine Traditions." Its goals include studying the cultural values of our country, engaging young people in research and practical work to preserve and support Russian culinary traditions, and helping students adapt professionally to practical work in the food service industry. Students actively participate in promoting Russian cuisine. For example, in 2018, Polytech hosted a street food festival called "National Street Food by Students of Polytech." A team of student technologists from the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, led by Svetlana Eliseeva, presented products based on Russian recipes.

Members of YesLab, the Polytechnic University's culinary student organization, are actively engaged in the study and promotion of Russian cuisine. It will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. This February, YesLab activists organized a master class with Yegor Nikonov, executive chef of the Tochka na Karte hotel chain and the Igora resort, on the topic "The Influence of Regional Dishes and Traditions on the Creation of a Conceptual Menu." Meetings with practitioners motivate students to study and develop professionally, build their own successful career paths in the food industry, and promote national cuisine.

Our students' high level of practical training helps them achieve high results in professional competitions. These include the VkusVill student incubator for innovative food product development and the EuroFoods Awards culinary championship (supported by EuroFoods and the Baltic Association of Chefs and Catering Enterprises), shared Valeria Bychenkova, associate professor at the Higher School of Business and Food Safety and the curator of the YesLab student organization.

In 2024, at the request of the St. Petersburg Department of Social Nutrition, faculty from the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology developed recipes, assessed nutritional value, and created methodological recommendations for the preparation of over 500 dishes and products. The materials were compiled into the "Collection of Recipes for Dishes and Culinary Products for Providing Nutrition to Pupils and Students of St. Petersburg State Educational Institutions." This 800-page collection is a unique document containing over 500 recipe cards for dishes and culinary products, developed taking into account the physiological needs and modern requirements for the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents, and corresponding to health-preserving technology recommendations," explained Natalya Barsukova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology and the head of the working group.

Along with the faculty, students actively participated in the collection's creation. As part of the "Fundamentals of Project Activity" course, traditional national and new, original Russian dishes were selected competitively.

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High school students come to the Polytechnic University to improve and deepen their knowledge of physics and mathematics. The university has organized two classes for them: a fascinating open lecture series and fundamental academic courses. The open lecture series, "Beyond the School Physics Curriculum," is more than just an extra lesson; it's a veritable science show, where the laws of physics are demonstrated visually and effectively. The project's goal is to give students a glimpse of what's often only discussed theoretically in school. Associate Professor Ivan Venevtsev and experienced demonstrators Elena Petrova and Natalia Akhiyarova serve as guides to the world of science.

Participants have already seen the workings of Maxwell's pendulum, the principle of the "Zhukovsky bench" on which one can spin like a figure skater, and the amazing properties of gyroscopes. But this is just the beginning! Ahead of them, the students will journey into the world of thermal phenomena, learn about the mysteries of electricity and magnetism, and delve into the world of light during lectures on optics.

Importantly, the project doesn't end at the university. After the lectures, students and their teachers work together to analyze and reinforce what they learned in class, creating a strong connection between vivid impressions and profound knowledge.

Alongside the lectures, academic courses in mathematics and physics are offered for those seeking systematic preparation and confident exam results. Their main goal is not simply to teach students problem solving, but to help them develop a holistic, logical understanding of the world of these sciences. The physics course is taught by Zoya Erovenko, an assistant at the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technology, and the mathematics course is taught by Marina Shkolnik, Head of the Career Guidance and Education Department at the St. Petersburg State Budgetary Professional Educational Institution "Okhtinsky College."

We often encounter situations where students know individual rules but don't understand how they relate to each other. Our goal is to bridge these gaps and provide a system. We don't focus on "how to solve this problem," but rather on "why it's solved this way" and "what pattern it reflects." This is a fundamentally different, university-level approach to working with the material. For us, this is also an investment in the future. We cultivate goal-oriented, motivated applicants who will enroll with us because they've already experienced what real science is," noted Artem Egupov, Director of the Applicant Services Center.

The courses help students not only fill in gaps but also learn to think analytically and approach problem solving structurally—a skill that will be useful regardless of their chosen profession.

These programs are an important part of the university's career guidance efforts. They allow students to experience the life of a SPbPU student, interact with leading faculty, and immerse themselves in a unique scientific atmosphere. This approach allows students to confidently take a step into their profession now, and allows Polytechnic University to inspire and support a new generation of engineers and researchers whose ideas and discoveries will shape our future.

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An intensive three-day project-analytical session concluded at the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU), culminating nearly a year of work by the KRSU development team with the support of SPbPU and other Russian universities. The session brought together KRSU leadership, leading faculty, the most active members of the student community, and experts from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The main objective of these three days was to translate KRSU's ambitious development strategy through 2030 (with a view to 2040) from concepts into concrete actions and measurable results.

The Polytechnic University expert group included Maria Vrublevskaya, Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy; Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Nikita Golovin, Head of the Slavic Universities Project Office and Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Office; Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships; and Anna Kondakova, Deputy Head of the Strategic Planning and Development Department. Polytechnic University experts have been working with the KRSU team for over a year to develop approaches to the qualitative transformation of the engineering education system at the Kyrgyz university and, more generally, to develop a development strategy. The process of developing a development program and a roadmap for its implementation through 2030 has now begun.

Work was conducted across five key project tracks, each responsible for a fundamental area of development: modern education and relevant educational programs, science and innovation, investment in human capital, progressive youth policy, and comprehensive pre- and postgraduate professional education. Additionally, attention was paid to issues of comprehensive infrastructure development, including the new KRSU campus, and effective financial management.

Over the course of three days, the KRSU development team, which included representatives of the university's administrative structures, as well as deans, faculty, and students from various faculties, consistently worked through the tasks of translating strategic goals into specific operational initiatives and activities. Implementation tools and performance indicators were developed for each initiative, and responsible individuals were selected. At each session, SPbPU experts supported the group work, actively engaging participants in discussion, sharing their own experiences and examples that could be considered when developing fundamental university policies and implementation mechanisms. Following each stage of the group work, the leaders of KRSU's thematic groups presented their findings in a plenary session, answered questions, and received suggestions that they incorporated. On the final day of the PAS, the groups presented summary reports outlining their proposals for KRSU's transformation and the achievement of strategic development goals. KRSU Rector Sergey Volkov actively participated in the final plenary session: he asked clarifying questions, commented, immediately provided feedback on the proposals put forward, and clarified what needed to be taken into account immediately after the project-analytical session.

But the main achievement was the birth of a new culture of interaction. As KRSU Rector Sergey Volkov noted, this session was a crucial step in building a modern managerial and academic culture at the university.

It's important for us not just to write a strategy, but to live by it. Strategizing means looking at the university from the outside, seeing its development and potential. Dream. Without a dream, there is no forward movement—either for the individual or for the university," he emphasized, setting the tone for a bold, ambitious vision of the future.

Experts' views only confirmed the positive changes taking place. Maria Vrublevskaya, SPbPU Vice Rector for Human Resources, noted the progress: "I see tremendous progress. Lively discussions, mutual respect, new ideas, and new faces have emerged. A culture of partnership and horizontal interaction is being developed at the university. This means that strategic thinking is already becoming the norm here."

These words are direct evidence that a new philosophy is being formed at KRSU, based on partnership and joint responsible movement towards a common goal.

It's important to understand that the session just concluded is not the final point, but rather a powerful start to extensive and systematic work. All the developed materials, initiatives, and projects will form the basis of a detailed KRSU Development Program for 2026–2030 and a corresponding roadmap. These documents will serve as a tangible management tool with clear indicators, deadlines, and designated implementers. Implementation of this program is expected to lead to tangible changes for everyone: updating educational programs and strengthening scientific potential, developing youth initiatives, creating a modern, comfortable infrastructure, and, ultimately, creating new, unique opportunities for every student and faculty member of the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.

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The Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade held a series of events dedicated to World Tourism Day.

Tourism Week kicked off at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU, with the active participation of faculty from the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. Open lectures were followed by interactive business games, where college students not only gained theoretical knowledge but also applied it in a setting as close to professional work as possible. HSSIT Associate Professor Ksenia Pasternak gave a lecture on the methodological foundations of creating unique tourism products, focusing on innovative approaches and creative strategies. The business game "Generating Hotel Ideas Using the Osterwalder-Pignet Model," organized by HSSIT Associate Professor Boris Lyamin and HSSIT Master's student Margarita Yanchevskaya, generated considerable interest. Participants had the opportunity to simulate business processes through play, developing their strategic thinking and teamwork skills. The final stage of the career guidance program was a presentation by Vladimir Vasiliev, a master's student at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, in which he highlighted the prospects for further education and professional growth at the Polytechnic University.

The next important stage of the program was the intellectual quiz "Traveling with Peter 2.0." Organized by Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hotel Management programs, Elmira Kutyeva, associate professor at HSE, and students majoring in Tourism, the event included a variety of tasks, from logic puzzles to questions on the history of tourism and the cultural traditions of various regions. The participants demonstrated their erudition and team spirit, and the team of third-year Tourism students deservedly won.

The final event was a scientific and practical seminar, "Engineering the Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem: A Technical, Economic, and Pedagogical Discourse." Representatives of the legislative branch, leading scientists, heads of social organizations, and industry practitioners spoke at the seminar. Oksana Miroshnichenko, head of the Russian Ministry of Labor's resource center, presented a detailed analysis of legislative changes aimed at creating an accessible environment for tourists with disabilities. Irina Skupchenko, an expert with the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, described the methodology for conducting barrier-free environment assessments, and Maria Bondar, co-founder of the travel company "Liberty," shared her practical experience in organizing inclusive services using the example of a specialized travel agency. Representatives from SPbPU made a special contribution to the scientific discussion. Dmitry Efanov, professor at the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, presented a promising concept for integrating physical and digital infrastructures to create comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Vyacheslav Potekhin, associate professor at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences, spoke about the implementation of smart technologies in the hotel industry, while ISI graduate students Maria Plekhanova and Yesenia Elina presented innovative projects in the field of architecture and automation of tourism infrastructure.

Summing up a busy and productive week, Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade, noted the importance of a comprehensive, systemic approach aimed at creating a holistic educational ecosystem that facilitates the harmonious integration of secondary vocational and higher education. She emphasized the importance of implementing advanced teaching methods, game-based formats, and closely linking curricula to the real needs of the tourism sector. This strategic approach enables the development of well-rounded, highly qualified specialists capable of effectively influencing the development of Russia's tourism industry.

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Elections for the Chairman of the Student Council under the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations for 2025–2027 were held in St. Petersburg.

Representatives from three St. Petersburg universities competed for leadership in the city's student community: Sofia Mironova from the Dostoevsky Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy, Tigran Oganesyan from the North-West Institute of Management at RANEPA, and Maxim Susorov from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Each candidate presented their program, sharing ideas for developing student self-government, supporting initiatives, and expanding cooperation between the city's universities.

Following the voting results, Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the SPbPU Students' Trade Union, was elected Chairman of the St. Petersburg Student Council.

This event was particularly significant for the Polytechnic University: for the first time since 2015, a university representative once again chaired the city's Student Council. Maxim's victory is a testament to his leadership qualities, the result of his active work in student government and his commitment to uniting the St. Petersburg student community.

In his new role, Maxim plans to organize training for representatives of the city's university self-governance bodies in the principles of building a student co-governance system, scaling up the best practices developed among young people at the Polytechnic University over the past decade.

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The Polytechnic University once again united first-year students from various cities into one large creative team. One of the most colorful events of student life took place at the Svyazist recreation center in the Leningrad Region: ArtCamp, organized by the Student Club of the SPbPU Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity.

Each team from 17 dorms developed its own unique visual code—glow-up ties, hats, and glasses, decorated T-shirts, fairy wings, and headbands from The Sims—thanks to the dorm student councils, which co-organized ArtCamp.

At the opening ceremony, 300 students greeted the organizers and chanted, "Polytech! Polytech! Polytech!", creating an impressive spirit of unity.

"I'm confident that this start to student life will energize you, make your studies truly interesting, and, most importantly, create strong friendships that will serve as a foundation for your future. For 14 years, ArtCamp has been bringing together people with similar values, transforming student life into a space for true intellectual and personal growth," Boris Kondin, Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity, told the students.

ArtCamp 2025 was dedicated to artificial intelligence. The AI assistant Neo, visual codes, and cyber-style became integral parts of all activities. The event kicked off with the "Night Game"—a station quest in which participants sent analog messages, formed a digital circuit, navigated mazes, trained algorithms, and performed at Intervision 3025.

The second day began with engaging creative workshops: a theater workshop from the Polytechnic University Student Theater, a dance workshop from the LPH Crew, and a custom clothing workshop. In the evening, the Polytechnic students gathered for a traditional open-air dance, performed to the Student Club's anthem.

The highlight of the trip was the traditional "Color Room" performance, featuring an art installation and a DJ set from the Shum studio. Participants enthusiastically painted the white walls of the room, their clothes, and themselves in vibrant colors, revealing their individuality.

ArtCamp concluded with a team game, "Project Prometheus," where students teamed up to capture as much of the base's territory as possible and create a single human mechanism symbolizing friendship and cooperation.

"I felt like a kid at camp again, whose only concern was having fun!" shared Alexandra Korovina, a first-year student at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology. "The program was thought out down to the last detail, from the concept to the atmosphere itself—everything was perfect. I made a lot of new friends, and I've also lost my fear of taking initiative. Thanks to the organizers for an incredible event and an invaluable experience!"

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The Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University successfully held the "REcathon: Clean Code" engineering and robotics hackathon, bringing together 10 student teams. The hackathon was the second stage of the REcathon series. which began in May with the "Draft Code" event, where participants and organizers tested the tasks and made the necessary improvements to the work with robotic systems.

The event was organized by the Higher School of Automation and Robotics of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport with the support of partner companies Altetech LLC and Ingriatech LLC, as well as with the active participation of PROF.IMMiT and the student engineering association PoliRoboTech.

At the hackathon's opening, Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technologies, and Olga Matsko, Director of the Higher School of Architecture and R&D, delivered welcoming remarks. They wished the participants success, a creative approach to problem solving, and productive teamwork, noting the importance of continuity between the two hackathons.

Participants solved advanced complex problems, united by the legend of a robot courier who must deliver a hot pizza while simultaneously monitoring road conditions and ensuring pedestrian safety. The competition was held in a hybrid format, combining theoretical development and practical implementation.

During the practical phase, teams programmed autonomous robots for movement in urban-like conditions: autonomous line navigation using an array of IR sensors, reading road markings, and adhering to traffic regulations. In the theoretical assignment, students were required to develop a concept for a swarm control system for unmanned boats, operating solely on visual information in radio silence.

The teams' results were assessed by a jury consisting of teachers from the Higher School of Automation and Robotics.

The team Error404: Bots Not Found, consisting of Egor Meshkov, Vladimir Yulik, Sofia Sokolova, Amir Sharif'yanov, and Elizaveta Skornyakova, won the hackathon. All winners are fourth-year students at the HSE. The results of the hackathon confirmed the excellent preparation of IMMiT students for solving complex engineering problems in robotics and automation.

"The competition was very intense and presented us with a challenge on two fronts," shared team captain Yegor Meshkov. "In the practical round, we programmed autonomous robot movement in an urban environment, and in the theoretical round, we developed a swarm control system for boats. Both stages were an excellent test of our knowledge, and we're pleased to have achieved a solid result."

"Registration has closed very quickly since we launched it several times, as the maximum number of teams has been recruited well before the announced closing date. "This means the event is very popular among our students; they're interested in this format, which means it makes sense to continue and develop this program. This is very encouraging," said Vladislav Krokhmal, responsible for youth policy and alumni relations at IMMiT.

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An awards ceremony was held at the Polytechnic University to recognize employees for their outstanding achievements. These awards recognize those who, through their achievements, scientific discoveries, teaching excellence, and dedicated work, make the Polytechnic University stronger.

Our employees have received awards from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, and honorary distinctions from SPbPU. These awards recognize their contribution to the development of the Polytechnic University and the future of Russian science and technology.

"Any organization is enhanced by its employees. Therefore, we are proud to have such sincere patriots who have dedicated their lives to serving education. We are grateful for your creative approach to work, for each of you contributing a 'small stone to the great mosaic' of the Polytechnic University," emphasized Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of the Polytechnic University.

Professor Dmitry Zaitsev of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics was awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Science and High Technology of the Russian Federation."

The "Young Scientist" award was presented to Mikhail Enuchenko, associate professor at the Higher School of Electronic and Microsystems Engineering, and Alexey Lukin, associate professor at the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes.

In addition, the SPbPU "For Merit" honorary badges were awarded to Olga Alekseeva, Head of the Financial Asset Accounting Department; Nina Atisheva, Head of the Settlements and Liabilities Accounting Department; and Ekaterina Kalinina, Deputy Head of the HR Directorate.

Awards of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

Medal "For Impeccable Labor and Distinction":

Voynov Igor Borisovich – Head of the Department of Finite Element Mechanics and Computer Engineering;

Gorbenko Victoria Dmitrievna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of International Educational Programs;

Nadezhda Yuryevna Grashchenko – Head of the Directorate of Basic Educational Programs;

Dubyago Vilena Viktorovna – Director of the Center for Development of Educational Programs;

Lysykh Tatyana Dmitrievna – leading economist of the department of financial, economic and analytical accounting of R&D;

Mikhailov Alexander Alexandrovich – Head of the Department of Licensing Software and International Projects;

Strizhich Lyubov Vladimirovna – leading economist of the labor and wages department;

Tamm Nina Aleksandrovna – leading specialist of the department of financial, economic and analytical accounting of R&D;

Sheptunova Tatyana Vladimirovna – Head of the Scholarship and Contract Department;

Shimanovich Evgeny Grigorievich – Head of the Medical and Biological Center

Honorary title "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation"

Baibikov Roman Anatolyevich – Director of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education;

Borisova Margarita Eduardovna – professor at the Higher School of High Voltage Power Engineering;

Bulovich Sergey Valerievich – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics;

Zayats Oleg Ivanovich – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics;

Zverev Sergey Gennadievich – Director of the Higher School of Electric Power Systems;

Zuikova Elena Georgievna – Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Training and Sports;

Kitanina Ekaterina Eduardovna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics;

Olga Vladimirovna Kolosova – professor at the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship;

Korotkov Alexander Stanislavovich – Director of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications;

Morozov Dmitry Valerievich – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering;

Namazov Ali Knyazh Ogly – Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Fitness and Sports;

Nikolaeva Inna Pavlovna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes;

Orlenko Elena Vladimirovna – professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research;

Puchkova Lyudmila Valentinovna – Professor of the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies;

Rodionova Elena Aleksandrovna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics;

Svetlana Vladimirovna Ruleva – Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Fitness and Sports;

Talalov Viktor Alekseevich – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics;

Vladimir Sergeevich Chudny, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Electric Power Systems

Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia

Aronova Ekaterina Borisovna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production;

Barsukova Natalia Valerievna – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production;

Galkin Aleksey Vasilyevich – Head of the Laboratory "Electrotechnology";

Egorova Irina Aleksandrovna – leading economist, planning and financial analysis department;

Svetlana Mikhailovna Korneeva – Leading Specialist of the Directorate of Educational Programs

Honorary title "Honored Worker of Science and High Technology of the Russian Federation"

Dmitry Kirillovich Zaitsev, professor at the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics

"Young Scientist" badge

Enuchenko Mikhail Sergeevich – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Electronic and Microsystems Engineering;

Alexey Vyacheslavovich Lukin, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes

Awards of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation

Honorary title "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation"

Varfolomeeva Natalia Mikhailovna – teacher at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education

Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation

Bazhenova Tatyana Sergeevna – teacher at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education;

Selifontova Anna Sergeevna – teacher at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education;

Talalaeva Darya Aleksandrovna – teacher at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education

SPbPU Honorary Badge of Distinction "For Merit"

Alekseeva Olga Aleksandrovna – Head of the Financial Assets Accounting Department;

Atisheva Nina Mikhailovna – head of the department for accounting of settlements and obligations;

Ekaterina Sergeevna Kalinina – Deputy Head of the HR Directorate

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St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated in EduTrac Oman, one of the largest educational exhibitions in the Gulf region, held in Muscat. The event provided a platform for universities and other institutions to connect with prospective students, prospective students, and their parents. The Polytechnic University was represented by Hamouda Khaled, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering, and Albina Bakurina, Deputy Head of the International Student Services Department.

In addition to the Polytechnic University, universities from Oman, Iran, the UK, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Japan, and Malaysia were represented at the exhibition. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University became the first Russian university to participate in person, generating excitement among participants and visitors.

Oleg Levin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of Oman, and his wife visited the Polytechnic University booth. The exhibition also marked the opening of the Russian House's partner booth in Oman. Discussions were held with its director, Anna Popova, on ways to collaborate with the Polytechnic University to promote Russian education in Oman.

Education in Russia generated considerable interest among exhibition visitors. Omani applicants expressed interest in the English-language programs, engineering, and IT programs offered at the Polytechnic University. Guests were given detailed information about admissions pathways, with a focus on the International Olympiad of the Association of Global Universities.

The trip allowed the university to assess its prospects for entering the Omani market and introduce local prospective students to Russian education. The Polytechnic students held productive negotiations with universities in Iran and India willing to collaborate, and also agreed to joint career guidance events with an Omani school.

"It was gratifying to hear some visitors say they came to the exhibition specifically to meet with Polytechnic University representatives, which speaks to our university's brand recognition abroad. We hope that the results achieved at the exhibition will be further developed into joint projects and increase the number of international students at Polytechnic University," noted Albina Bakurina.

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