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From October 6 to 10, the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPIGF) is taking place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over the course of four days, representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, enterprises, universities, and research institutes will discuss the challenges facing the gas industry and determine its future development path. The Polytechnic University, as one of PJSC Gazprom's flagship universities, is a regular participant in this event.

The attention of the forum visitors is invariably attracted by stand of the Polytechnic University. This year, the traditional exhibition of engineering developments has been supplemented with a new feature: a strategic lecture hall. Part of the stand is dedicated to the developments of institutes of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, headed by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

A large team of Polytechnicians is participating in the forum: researchers, engineers, teachers, and students. Over the course of two days, the site saw active participation andRector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy.

At a meeting of the Scientific and Educational Interuniversity Council of PJSC Gazprom, dedicated to increasing the attractiveness of Gazprom Group companies for university graduates, Andrei Ivanovich delivered a report entitled "PJSC Gazprom and Petra Polytechnic: Nurturing Technological Leaders."

Strategic government documents clearly define the goals, objectives, and priorities facing universities: participation in national projects, development of advanced technologies, and training of highly qualified personnel. And the most serious task: all our efforts must be focused on the overall direction—from import substitution to technological leadership. And universities must speak their minds in a mature and competent manner. Therefore, the theme of my speech is not simply the training of competitive engineers, but the development of technological leaders, spiritual leaders, and team players who see themselves as active participants in the country's high-tech development. The cooperation between our university and Gazprom and its subsidiaries has been built on these very principles for many years. The university is a key center for training personnel for the fuel and energy sector, noted Andrey Rudskoy.

The Rector of SPbPU discussed innovative educational programs based on VR technologies, which allow students and employees of Gazprom enterprises to develop professional skills in an interactive environment.

The primary goal of technological development should be the emergence of competitive, science-intensive products and effective management tools at all stages of the life cycle. And today's engineering university is a fully-fledged link in the production chain, emphasized Andrey Rudskoy.

Alexey Miller, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, attended the meeting of the Interuniversity Council. He outlined the situation in the gas industry and made proposals for the meeting's agenda. For example, the head of Gazprom believes that specialists should be trained where they will work, directly in production, and that paid internships will be a good motivator.

Following the meeting, the Polytechnic University's rector visited a collective exhibition of Gazprom's partner universities, held working meetings, and signed several cooperation agreements.

Polytechnic University has established a partnership with TurboService Rus (CEO Oleg Shevchenko) to develop mutually beneficial collaboration in research and education, including the development of student design bureaus.

The plans include: training personnel in the field of "Power Engineering"; development of a joint Student Design Bureau; organization and implementation of internships and work placements for students, postgraduate students and university faculty at the company; joint development of promising educational programs and projects that contribute to improving the quality of training and demand for specialists in areas related to the development of the power engineering sector; joint research activities in the field of innovations in energy and mechanical engineering, environmental protection, labor protection and industrial safety; joint organization of seminars, conferences, round tables, symposia, exhibitions; consulting and exchange of expert opinions; advanced training, training and retraining of employees; joint activities to popularize professions in the power engineering sector, implementation of projects and programs for early career guidance of schoolchildren and professional adaptation of students and young specialists; joint participation in scientific, cultural and sporting events and much more.

Upcoming events include the opening of a renovated office building at the Institute of Energy.

Among the documents signed by SPbPU at the forum was an agreement with CLT Ural (CEO Evgeny Eremin).

The Ural Laser Technology Center (CLT Ural) specializes in multifunctional coatings; thermal strengthening and repair work using laser technology; powder and wire laser growth; industrial contract and experimental design 3D printing using additive manufacturing; and supply, maintenance, and training for high-tech equipment.

The Center actively interacts with industrial enterprises in the Ural Federal District and Russia, and collaborates with leading Russian universities.

The agreement with the Polytechnic University is aimed at strengthening cooperation between science and industry, in particular, developing scientific, technical, and industrial collaboration with the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory of the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in the field of laser and additive technologies.

The joint venture entails that the LiAT Research Laboratory will carry out research and experimental work, including the development and refinement of process parameters and equipment for the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technology (CLT). In turn, the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technology (CLT) will be responsible for the serial implementation and industrialization of solutions developed at the LiAT Research Laboratory.

In addition, the possibility of supplying high-tech equipment created at the LiAT Research Laboratory to the production units of the Ural Central Laboratory of Laser Technologies is being considered.

At the end of the day, Andrei Rudskoy signed a cooperation agreement between Polytechnic and Gazprom Flot. The company's CEO, Yuri Shamalov, holds a PhD in economics and defended his dissertation at Polytechnic. His supervisor, Professor Alexander Ilyinsky of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Transport, was present at the signing.

The agreement envisages collaboration in scientific, educational, and innovation areas, as well as in human resource development. Various forms of cooperation are proposed for this purpose: organizing practical training for students at Gazprom Flot; consulting; developing and exchanging scientific information, educational, and research literature; preparing and publishing joint research articles, reports, and books; participating in university events for Gazprom Flot specialists; engaging with the student community to recruit students; and joint presentations at interuniversity conferences.

Gazprom Flot LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom, established in 1994. The company's main activities include: construction of exploratory and production wells on the continental shelf; construction of offshore drilling rigs, specialized vessels, and other floating technical equipment; development and operation of onshore support bases and port infrastructure; fleet management and commercial exploitation; and environmental monitoring.

Polytechnic University and Gazprom Flot's cooperation plans include: organizing internships and placements for students, as well as their employment with the company; training for Gazprom Flot employees at the university, including advanced training and professional development programs, including graduate and doctoral programs. The agreement provides for the participation of company specialists in university events, such as Olympiads, open days, job fairs, and other events. In the field of research, it includes the preparation and publication of joint scientific publications.

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The Technopolis Polytech project is being implemented at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Construction of the first phase of the facility—an educational and laboratory building and a dormitory—is scheduled to begin soon.

The project implementation plan was selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The educational and laboratory building will be constructed using federal budget funds, and the dormitory building will be built as part of an investment project by LSR Group, a leading St. Petersburg construction company.

The dormitory will accommodate 1,500 people. The educational and laboratory building will occupy 52,000 square meters, twice the area of the existing research building. The buildings are planned to be located along Gidrotekhnikov Street.

At the same time, LSR Group will build a new residential complex between Gzhatskaya Street and Grazhdansky Prospekt. The Russian Ministry of Education and Science, SPbPU management, and the developer have agreed that some apartments in this residential complex will be sold to Polytechnic University employees on preferential terms.

The project's implementation required a number of regulatory and legislative changes. With the support of Governor Alexander Beglov and Vice Governor Nikolai Linchenko, as well as the St. Petersburg Committee for Urban Development and Architecture, the building's purpose and permitted height were amended. This will allow for more open-plan space during construction.

The work schedule has already been agreed upon at all levels. Work is underway with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education on a Russian Government resolution, which is expected to be completed this year. Then, design work on the complex will begin in accordance with the President's directive, and construction of the dormitory will be completed within 2.5 to 3 years.

The university's leadership is also working to organize the parallel construction of the academic and laboratory building and the dormitory. This would reduce the cost of site design and reduce the timeframe.

Furthermore, a high school focused on engineering education is planned for construction near the Polytechnic University. The St. Petersburg government supports the idea of close cooperation between the school and the Polytechnic University, ensuring that its graduates primarily continue their education at our university.

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The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region held a meeting with the heads of university legal clinics to summarize the results of work for the first nine months of 2025 and formulate plans for 2026.

Representatives of leading legal clinics from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region participated in the meeting. The Polytechnic University was represented by Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise, and Yana Chernozemova, Legal Advisor of the Legal Clinic of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise at SPbPU.

The Polytechnic University is one of the universities participating in the non-governmental system of free legal aid. The Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise operates a Legal Clinic, which provides legal education and legal assistance to the public, as well as helps develop these skills in students.

Yana Chernozemova presented a report at the meeting on the modern system of practice-oriented education and the provision of legal advisory assistance by senior law students (under the guidance of faculty and practicing lawyers) to citizens in accordance with the Federal Law "On Free Legal Aid in the Russian Federation."

The Higher School of Law and the Leningrad Region's Legal Clinic collaborates with legal associations and municipalities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, operating both offline and online.

The meeting resulted in an agreement on further cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the Higher School of Law and Technical Education in the area of career guidance and practice-oriented training.

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The "Personnel of the Future" talent development program has launched at the Polytechnic University. This is a pilot HR policy project supported by the Priority 2030 program. The project is being implemented under the leadership of Maria Vrublevskaya, SPbPU Vice-Rector for HR Policy.

The opening ceremony was attended by Polytechnic employees appointed by the heads of various structural divisions to undergo an intensive educational and motivational program.

Maria Vrublevskaya presented a report on the new concept of personnel policy.

In June, we formulated the mission of our HR policy: the emergence of new stars at Polytechnic University: chief designers, world-renowned scientists, recognized experts, and future leaders in education, business, and government. The emergence of new stars requires specific conditions: systematic talent management, a favorable development environment, and a high level of managerial maturity. The "Future Workforce" program will form the foundation of our talent development system, giving you the opportunity to better understand yourself, acquire relevant competencies, and rethink your role and contribution to the university's activities and reputation, noted Maria Vrublevskaya.

Over the course of two months, Polytechnic students will complete intensive courses on management competencies and a series of workshops on communication skills. They will also attend lectures on the implementation of AI in educational and business processes, as well as on strategic planning. They will also improve their IT skills and complete two stress management training sessions. A key part of the program for each participant will be the development and presentation of a project for the development of their department or the university as a whole. This will allow Polytechnic students to put into practice many of the skills acquired during the educational program.

Tatyana Morina, an expert in the Strategic Planning and Development Department at SPbPU and the program's author, commented on its intensity: "The program was intellectually intense. Given the high workload of the Polytechnic students, completing the program will require motivation, significant effort, and some compromises. Therefore, the main principle of our work with participants is systematic organizational support and an individual approach to each student. In the initial survey, 80% of respondents cited an interest in development and the relevance of the program as their motivation. This is encouraging. Maintaining such a high level of engagement is our primary goal."

External experts have been brought in to deliver intensive courses, workshops, training sessions, and lectures, as well as to profile digital and soft competencies. Polytechnic experts will lead a number of events, and SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy will speak at the program's final event.

Project defenses will take place in mid-December, and the program's finalists will begin the new year with the opportunity to implement their projects and contribute to the university's development, building reputational capital and the conditions for the emergence of new Polytechnic stars.

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The Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport of the Polytechnic University, together with PAO Severstal, developed an innovative multi-track model for training research engineers in metallurgy and materials science. The results of the study were published inscientific article in the journal "Black Metals".

The new educational model includes practice-oriented training using VR simulators, the creation of specialized "Engineering Classes," and the organization of industrial internships at the company's facilities. Particular attention is paid to career guidance for schoolchildren and students at various levels.

"The developed model enables us to train specialists capable of solving real-world production problems," notes Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Education at IMMiT. "Close collaboration with our industrial partner ensures high-quality training and the demand for graduates."

As part of our collaboration with Severstal, we are implementing an end-to-end system for engaging students in project-based activities, which facilitates the development of digital competencies and practical skills in future specialists.

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We continue reporting on Polytechnic University's participation in the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. The second day proved to be very eventful: SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy held several business meetings and signed new cooperation agreements, while the strategic lecture series continued, attracting even more attendees.

Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy signed several cooperation agreements on joint projects and developments, as well as training personnel to meet the needs of industrial partners at SPIGF-2025.

A strategic partnership agreement was signed with AIROS-SYSTEM LLC. The company develops and manufactures metal structures for fastening utility systems on oil and gas platforms in the Arctic.

The collaboration aims to ensure high-quality professional training for Polytechnic University graduates and to create a talent pool of young professionals with relevant competencies in high-tech manufacturing. The company is keen to train personnel in the "Unique Buildings and Structures" program at the Civil Engineering Institute.

It is planned to jointly conduct scientific, educational, research, development and other work in priority and promising areas of development of science, technology and engineering.

Polytechnic University, ENTE LLC, and DST-Ural LLC have signed a trilateral agreement to establish a Robotics and Mechatronics Research Center at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU. The center will conduct research and development to address the partners' applied needs, develop new competitive technologies and products, commercialize them, and train highly qualified personnel in robotics and mechatronics.

An agreement was signed between the Polytechnic University and its industrial partner, Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering, at the "Gas for Russia" stand. The document was signed by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering CEO Pavel Ostroushko, in the presence of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz CEO Sergey Gustov.

The partners agreed to long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation in science and education. Plans include developing and promoting continuing professional education programs for company employees, conducting expert evaluations of educational programs, organizing internships for Polytechnic students at the company's production facilities, and holding themed competitions among talented students and faculty.

Our goal is twofold. The first is to produce world-class specialists, the engineering "special forces" of the gas industry. The second is to conduct research specifically in this area," noted Andrey Rudskoy.

In addition, SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy took part in a business meeting with Sergey Kogogin, General Director of PAO KAMAZ, Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Board of PAO Gazprom.

A working meeting was also held with Sergey Aksenin, General Director of the INKOMSYSTEM Scientific and Engineering Center, where we discussed the possibility of implementing joint projects within the framework of our collaboration. Earlier, a new educational laboratory was opened at the Polytechnic University with the support of the Research Center.

Representatives of the International Shukhov Foundation and the Russian Creative Union of Cultural Workers donated to the university a unique two-volume gift edition, "The Genius of Lightweight Construction," dedicated to the life and work of engineer, architect, and scientist Vladimir Shukhov.

A meeting was also held with Sergei Korotkov, General Designer of the United Aircraft Corporation, to discuss potential partnerships in training personnel for the aircraft industry.

The Polytechnic University's strategic lecture program also continued its work at the forum. Polytechnic students delivered eight presentations to forum participants in various formats: lectures, master classes, open dialogues and discussions, and an opportunity to share experiences with the audience.

Vasily Semenovsky, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Power Engineering, shared his experience developing and using virtual simulators for Gazprom. Yuri Aristovich, an expert at the Digital Engineering of Primary Equipment for Chemical-Engineering Systems Research and Education Center, gave a lecture on "Digital Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry." Anton Sotov, Leading Researcher at the Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, presented a discussion on "Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composite Materials."

Professor Alexey Fadeev of the Higher School of Industrial Management delivered an open lecture entitled "Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production, and Processing in the Arctic and the Far East."

Olga Novikova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy and the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, discussed the specifics of engineering and economics education at SPbPU. Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management, shared her experience creating and implementing a master's program in "Human Resource Management and Organizational Development" with industrial partner Gazprom Gazifikatsiya LLC, commissioned by the ANO "Russia – Land of Opportunities."

Elvira Tuktamysheva, Head of the SPbPU Employment Support Sector, and Yulia Chizhevskaya, Head of the SPbPU Student Internship Organization Sector, held a master class on "How an Employer Can Integrate into the Educational Environment and Find the Best Specialists." For the younger audience, Daniil Guryev, Marketing Specialist at Gazpromneft-SM, and Anna Timofeeva, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Industrial Management, presented a master class on "Scientific Track: A Strategy for Launching a Career in the Fuel and Energy Sector Through Research and Case Studies."

The Polytechnic University's successful performance at the gas forum was also confirmed by the announcement of the results of the "Course for Success" educational program competition, organized by Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering. Faculty and students from the Polytechnic University were among the winners and runners-up. The excellent results of the Polytechnic University students not only earned them prizes but also highlighted the high level of faculty training in developing educational programs aimed at implementing the concept of practice-oriented education and strengthening ties between the university community and the oil and gas industry.

It's also worth noting that the Polytechnic's stand featured exhibits from the SPbPU History Museum. One of the first buildings on the grounds of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute was the gas plant. It was a one-story brick building, set apart from the other buildings of the institute.

The exhibits included gas burners designed by N. Teklu and R. Bunsen, as well as the Auer gas burner, which was used as an alternative to incandescent lamps in the late 19th century. Manufacturers came from a wide range of countries, including Russia, Germany, and France.

The Polytechnic Institute's gas plant produced lighting gas, which was distributed among the laboratories. Experiments using gas burners were largely made possible thanks to this resource.

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The Polytechnic Institute of Civil Engineering held the grand opening of the international educational project "Digital Modeling of Cultural Heritage Sites in Russia and Cuba." Representatives of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg, the Technological University of Havana (CUJAE), and the National Council for Cultural Heritage of Cuba participated in the event. The project will run for one academic semester, until December 15, 2025.

The project is a follow-up to agreements reached between the universities during the St. Petersburg Days in Havana and Santiago de Cuba in 2024. The project is being implemented with the support of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg, the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, and the National Council for Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Cuba.

The Russian side was represented at the event by Alexey Mikhailov, Chairman and First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg, and Ekaterina Kozyreva; Alexandra Komissarova, Deputy Director General of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg; Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art; Mikhail Romanov, Responsible for International Activities of the Institute of Contemporary Art; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art; Yegor Melekhin and Anna Korotkova, curators of the Russian student team and ISI faculty; Ekaterina Belyaevskaya, Head of the Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation at SPbPU; Taisiya Kletskina, Specialist of the Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation at SPbPU; and Leoandris Martinez Serrano, PhD student at the Graduate School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management.

The friendship between Russia and Cuba is not only a long history of mutual support and respect, but also an example of fruitful cooperation in science, technology, and culture. Today's project is further proof of how innovative approaches and modern technologies help strengthen our ties and preserve our priceless cultural heritage for future generations. By combining our efforts in technology and innovation, we are building bridges between our peoples, strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation," noted Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The main goal of the project is to develop long-term educational, scientific, and technical cooperation between SPbPU and CUJAE. Particular attention is paid to developing students' professional competencies in project management and the application of building information modeling (BIM) technologies for the digitalization, preservation, and restoration of cultural heritage sites.

During the project, students from Russia and Cuba are expected to collaborate in parallel, studying the principles of digital tools used in architectural research and developing design solutions aimed at preserving cultural heritage sites. This is essential and fundamental knowledge for modern restoration architects, and by honing it, specialists will achieve a high level of professionalism and mastery. I wish the project participants success in mastering new tools and achieving excellence in the use of familiar technologies, as well as maintaining a focus on developing the management systems that will be essential for the continued existence of the monument, noted Alexandra Komissarova, Deputy General Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

During the project, students will complete a comprehensive educational program: training seminars and courses on the history of Russian and Cuban architecture, digital modeling of architectural structures, the study of construction regulations and standards, and the use of specialized software and equipment. Participants will master a full range of skills, from archival data analysis and laser scanning to information modeling and the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies.

Each student team will work with cultural heritage sites from their own country. Russian students from the Civil Engineering Institute will explore the Kholomki estate of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin and the Church of the Ascension of the Lord in the village of Belskoye Ustye. Cuban students will focus on studying the headquarters of the Physics Faculty and the headquarters of the Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty of the University of Havana.

The Republic of Cuba was represented by the Ministry of Culture Nilsson Acosta Reyes, Director of the International Relations Office of CUJAE Luis Alberto Rueda Guzmán, Vice President of the National Council for Cultural Heritage of Cuba and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture of CUJAE Ruslan Muñoz Hernández, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of CUJAE Ingrid Fernández Lorquenzo, General Director of RESTAURA Enterprise Tatiana Fernández de los Santos, Director of Technical and Production Works of RESTAURA Enterprise Lojania Cruz Hernández, Vice Dean for Research, Postgraduate Programs and International Relations of the Faculty of Architecture of CUJAE, Coordinator of the Cuban Team Karen Sanabria Ortega, External Director of GeoCuba Business Group Sergio E. Ricardo Desdin, Project Coordinator, Representative of GEODESA José Carlos Núñez, Head of the Applied Mathematics and Geomatics Department Emilio Escartín Sauleda, Vice Dean for the Master's Program at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Dania Olga Abruy Hernandez, lecturer and consultants in ground surveying and 3D modeling Carlos Guerra Astorga and David Ernesto Chico Rodriguez.

Nilson Acosta Reyes, Vice President of the National Council for Cultural Heritage at the Cuban Ministry of Culture, noted: "The implementation of this technology for regulating and monitoring the condition of cultural sites, particularly historic buildings, will significantly improve the accuracy of collected data, streamline inspection and management decision-making processes, and develop effective measures to protect monuments from the effects of natural disasters, emergencies, and armed conflicts."

Also during the meeting, project curator Yegor Melekhin, assistant professor at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction, presented a detailed presentation of the project, outlining the scope of the work, the implementation timeline, and the key objectives of the participants.

Luis Alberto Rueda Guzmán, Director of CUJAE's International Relations Office, emphasized: "Our collaboration, which began last November, already includes two promising areas: research in mechanics and renewable energy, as well as the preparation of scientific publications. The participation of Cuban students from CUJAE at the SPbPU Winter University is particularly valuable; it represents a new step in the collaboration between our universities."

Upon completion, each team will submit a set of materials, including a digital information model of the site, a project presentation, and an informational booklet describing the key elements and objects of protection. The project's implementation will significantly contribute to the development of international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage preservation using modern digital technologies.

Our partnership with the Technological University of Havana is more than just academic collaboration; it's a strategic alliance where Russian engineering traditions meet the innovative approaches of our Cuban colleagues. Together, we are creating new standards for international cooperation in the digital preservation of cultural heritage. This project clearly demonstrates how higher education is becoming a driver not only of technological progress but also of strengthening intercultural dialogue," noted Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs.

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Talented tenth-graders from Novatek's corporate classes participated in the annual educational intensive, which was held in St. Petersburg for the first time this year. Organized by PJSC Novatek, the event aims to provide career guidance and motivate teenagers to build successful careers in the gas industry.

The program included cultural education and a deep dive into engineering. The students visited the sights of St. Petersburg, Vyborg, and Karelia, attended a performance at the Mariinsky Theater, and learned about the history of the Mining University. A highlight of the educational activities was a series of master classes at the Polytechnic University. Under the guidance of university faculty, the students had the unique opportunity to engage with real-life engineering challenges.

The students learned the fundamentals of construction art in the "Civil Engineer: Design and Testing of Bridges" track under the guidance of Alexey Persidsky, a teacher of additional education at the Student Admissions Center. After studying the theory of structural types, the team created and tested their own bridge models, evaluating the effectiveness of their engineering solutions in practice.

Participants in the "Research Engineer: Modern Challenges for Physics, Electronics, and Telecommunications" track worked with Vadim Panevin, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Engineering Physics. Under his guidance, they not only saw a real nanosatellite, but also studied the behavior of electronics at cryogenic temperatures, "tasted" liquid nitrogen, and ignited magnetron discharge plasma.

A practical workshop was prepared for future mechanical engineers, led by Alexander Tupikov, an assistant at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering. The students designed their own gearbox model and saw how their ideas were brought to life on a 3D printer.

The "Design Engineer: From Theory to Mechanism Design" track allowed students to progress from learning complex concepts to working with real mechanisms in just a few hours. Together with Ivan Baranov, a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the intensive course participants learned about cutting-edge developments in laser technology and materials science and had the opportunity to complete a real engineering challenge—assembling, disassembling, and analyzing a gearbox.

Strategic thinking and understanding of the energy market were developed through a case study conducted by Nikita Izbyakov and Andrey Shirokih, engineers from the Higher School of Power Engineering and the Aircraft Engines and Power Plants Research and Educational Center of the Digital Engineering School. Using a hybrid format, they helped participants assume the roles of energy company executives and understand the complexities of managing industry systems.

A separate program was organized for the teachers accompanying the schoolchildren at the Polytechnic University. University representatives provided a detailed account of the university's career guidance efforts, particularly the organization of the Olympiad movement. This program was aimed at equipping teachers from the regions with practical tools and knowledge to more effectively prepare prospective students for technical universities and identify talented children. The guests also visited the Lean Manufacturing laboratory.

"Projects like these aren't just career guidance; they're an investment in the future of our regions and the entire industry," noted Georgy Shkolnik, Director of the Center for Work with Educational Organizations. "We show students how exciting and multifaceted the engineering career can be. Importantly, they not only gain unique knowledge and skills at the country's leading university but also see the opportunities for professional growth that Novatek offers them. We create the conditions for them to return home after graduation and apply their skills for the benefit of Russia's gas industry."

Such intensive educational programs are an important part of Novatek's systematic efforts to prepare future professionals for the regions where it operates. The combination of cutting-edge research at leading universities, such as Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the country's rich cultural heritage creates a powerful incentive for schoolchildren to pursue their professional goals. Practical classes in the Polytechnic's laboratories allow students to gain firsthand knowledge of modern engineering technologies. The company doesn't simply introduce them to engineering specialties; it lays the foundation for informed choice, so that these talented students will return to their home cities as highly qualified specialists, ready to develop Russia's gas industry.

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A new training laboratory for process control and monitoring using ABAK industrial controllers has opened at the Polytechnic University. The Kazan Scientific and Engineering Center "INKOMSYSTEM" (developer, manufacturer, and distributor of ABAK-branded equipment) donated six training stands worth 2.5 million rubles to the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at SPbPU.

In a lecture for students, Alexander Tyaplashkin, Director of the Software and Hardware Systems Department, discussed the Center's history, products, and services, as well as its consistent approach to import substitution in the field of automated process control systems (APCS) for its customers—manufacturing companies operating in the oil and gas, chemical, metallurgy, and other industries.

ABAK industrial controllers successfully integrate with Russian top-level systems, including the Alpha-Platform SCADA system from Tomsk-based Atomic Soft, the MasterSCADA 4D system from Moscow-based INSAT, and others. The INKOMSYSTEM Research Center also works in the promising and in-demand field of APCS—open industrial automation platforms.

In September, three VShUKS instructors went on a week-long business trip to Kazan, where they studied the operating principles of industrial controllers and ABAK measuring and computing systems.

Professor Vyacheslav Shkodyrev, Director of the Scientific and Technological Complex "Mathematical Modeling of Intelligent Control Systems," said that immediate plans include integrating materials on the new equipment into the educational process. The laboratory will also offer classes not only for students but also for those enrolled in continuing professional education programs—employees of industrial enterprises.

Vladimir Chernyavsky, Commercial Director of the INKOMSYSTEM Research Center, noted: "The establishment of a laboratory with our control systems equipment at the Polytechnic University will strengthen INKOMSYSTEM's position in Northwest Russia and, we are confident, will improve the training level of our customers in this region, as they will have the opportunity to take continuing education courses on the technical and software tools available in the laboratory."

Dmitry Arsenyev, Director of the Higher School of Computer Science and Engineering and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, added: "We are grateful to the leadership of the INKOMSYSTEM Research Center for their decision to transfer modern domestic equipment to the Polytechnic University and look forward to developing mutually beneficial cooperation not only in education but also in the areas of industrial intelligence and hardware and software solutions in industrial AI, where we have significant groundwork."

The INKOMSISTEM Scientific and Engineering Center (Kazan) was established in 1991 on the basis of the NPO Neftepromavtomatika, which had been the leading organization of the USSR Ministry of Instrument Making in the field of automation of the oil and gas industry since 1959. Having maintained its scientific potential and close ties with leading design institutes, the company is one of the largest systems integrators in the Russian Federation and a strategic partner for oil, gas, and petrochemical companies.

Today, the company operates in five related areas: automated control systems, measurement systems and block equipment, analytical systems, ABAK software and computing systems, metrology, and service.

Turnover in 2024: RUB 9.6 billion, over 900 employees.

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As part of the Priority 2030 program, the SPbPU Center for Competency Assessment and Development team held a series of events at Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) and Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management (NSUEM). The Polytechnic University's visit was part of a project to engage students from partner universities in professional and personal development.

"Realizing the potential of each student, developing their talents, and engaging them in the process of conscious self-improvement is an important task set for universities by the President of the Russian Federation," noted Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbPU. "That's why its implementation is given special attention within the framework of the Polytechnic University's Educational Policy."

The Polytechnic University Competence Center Days at NSTU were part of events celebrating the 35th anniversary of the university's Faculty of Humanities. At the plenary session of the anniversary conference, "Socio-Humanities in an Engineering University: Challenges and Prospects," Elena Zima, Director of the SPbPU Competence Center, discussed the development prospects of the "Competence Centers" and "Centers of New Opportunities" projects.

As part of the student track, the Polytechnic University Central Committee ambassadors held an information session where NSTU students learned more about the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and the "Competence Centers" project. They also participated in an engaging quiz and tried their hand at the pantomime "Show Your Universal Competence." The student track culminated in the Soft Skills Tournament, where student teams honed their soft skills by playing board games and developing and pitching business ideas in a startup battle. Tournament participants received certificates and Polytechnic University merchandise, while the winners received diplomas and valuable prizes.

"It's incredibly important when students themselves talk about professional development projects like 'Competence Centers,'" Elena Zima emphasized. "I believe our ambassadors succeeded in inspiring the event participants with the idea of self-development, the starting point of which was completing the diagnostics on the presidential platform 'Russia – Land of Opportunity.'"

All NSTU students who participated in the Polytechnic University Competence Center Days were ceremoniously presented with their first universal competency certificates.

Then, NSUEM took up the baton. A large-scale interuniversity tournament was held there: 12 teams from six Novosibirsk universities competed for the title of best in the skills of the future. In the final, students pitched their startups to a jury consisting of representatives of Sovcombank and the heads of competence centers from participating Novosibirsk universities. All students received commemorative prizes, and the winners received board games, diplomas from Polytechnic University, and Sovcombank merchandise.

The Polytechnic University and NSUEM Competence Center Day program also included a student session, "Territory of Opportunities," where ambassadors and employers discussed how joint projects can transform the student environment and help them confidently build a career.

The day concluded with an expert session, "Best University Practices for Developing Universal Competencies in Students." The heads of SPbPU Competency Centers and Novosibirsk universities, representatives of the Novosibirsk Region Ministry of Education and the Novosibirsk Employment Center, and Artur Kuchaev, head of the Competency Centers project for the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity," discussed best practices for developing universal competencies and the prospects for implementing the "Centers of New Opportunities" project.

According to Artur Kuchaev, the creation of opportunity centers is a logical continuation and strategic development of the project, taking it to a new stage: "These centers are intended to become a hub for projects and initiatives within the presidential platform among students, providing students with comprehensive support, expert consultations, and assistance in unlocking their potential through access to a wide range of opportunities."

The events demonstrated that soft skills are bringing together universities, students, and employers, and that the geography of competence centers is expanding, turning each trip into a platform for new ideas and partnerships.

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