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A team from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Civil Engineering Institute, led by Viktor Elistratov, a professor at the Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering, conducted the first full-scale dynamic studies of a 120 kW wind turbine at the Zapadno-Khosedayu oil field in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, north of the Arctic Circle.

The field tests were carried out by Ivan Rigel, a postgraduate student at the Institute of Scientific Research and Development and a leading engineer at the Scientific and Educational Center for Renewable Energy and Installations Based on Them, with the support of VTR Engineering, using a grant from the Russian Science Foundation.

The studies were conducted using a specialized measuring system for monitoring dynamic loads and vibrations of building structures. This system included a digital accelerometer (at the top of the tower), a strain gauge station with four external strain gauge half-bridges (at the base of the tower), and a controller for recording the results in computer memory. To measure the temperature at depth in the permafrost, a temperature measurement system was lowered into a borehole near the pile cap. This system utilized high-precision temperature sensors and an Arduino Uno controller. The results were synchronized to UTC with the wind turbine's SCADA system using a GPS module.

Using the obtained data, we measured the acceleration of the tower's top and dynamic stresses at the tower's base over time under various wind turbine operating conditions. Furthermore, an important result of the study was the temperature distribution at the base and the depth of frozen ground. The frequencies and amplitudes of the predominant dynamic responses of the supporting structural system were identified depending on the operating conditions.

The obtained vibration characteristics of the wind turbine supporting structures, taking into account the influence of its operating modes, wind characteristics and the flexibility of the permafrost base, were used to validate the computational methods of aeroservoelastic and thermophysical modeling used for the dynamic calculation of supporting structures.

The design and operation of wind turbines in Arctic conditions are complicated by extreme wind loads, permafrost, and other climatic conditions. The dynamic characteristics of wind turbines are crucial and often a determining factor in the design justification of their supporting structures. Critically important for the reliability of calculations is the availability of actual data on operating modes and the correlation between these modes and the dynamic loads acting on wind turbines in Arctic conditions, which can only be obtained through full-scale testing.

This in-kind study of the dynamic characteristics of a wind turbine operating on permafrost in the Arctic was the first in Russia. A postgraduate student also conducted the first actual measurement of the foundation temperature, revealing that the seasonal thaw depth (transition through 0°C) is 2.25 meters. "These data are unique and of particular interest for the operation of wind turbines on permafrost in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, as well as for the development of reliable methods and models for designing and improving the operational reliability of Arctic wind energy facilities," Professor Viktor Elistratov concluded Ivan Rigel's mission.

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The legendary Lyceum No. 239, renowned for its strong physics and mathematics program, hosted a meeting between high school students and their parents and representatives from universities in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Prospective students received first-hand information about the departments, educational programs, and opportunities offered by the country's leading universities.

Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, spoke to high school students about the key training areas and the unique scientific atmosphere at the Institute. He presented the full range of the institute's educational programs, noting their practical focus and close connection to cutting-edge scientific research. Prospective students learned about the application of fundamental knowledge in mechanics, mathematical modeling, and modern materials to solving complex engineering problems in various industries.

Yulia Logvinova, Maxim Polyukhovich, Dzhamilya Idrisova, and Alexey Ulyanov, instructors from the Higher School of Technosphere Safety, conducted a master class for students on identifying hazardous and harmful factors affecting humans. Using various devices, the students studied lighting, indoor noise, and electromagnetic radiation from phones. They were also introduced to trends in the construction industry and the educational pathways offered by the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU.

Vadim Panevin, Sergey Melnikov, and Dmitry Dolzhenko, representatives of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, captivated the students with a lecture on "Modern Challenges for Physics, Electronics, and Telecommunications." Their presentation immersed the students in the world of high technology. The audience was able to see a real nanosatellite, learn how electronics behave in extreme cryogenic temperatures, and witness impressive physics experiments.

The Polytechnic University's participation in the Open Day at Lyceum No. 239 was a significant event, allowing talented students not only to gain valuable information but also to truly experience the atmosphere of the country's leading engineering university. The Lyceum and the university have a long-standing partnership, and such meetings help cultivate a new generation of engineers and scientists prepared to meet modern challenges. The Lyceum's status as a flagship for preparing applicants for the Polytechnic University, confirmed by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, serves as the best proof of the effectiveness of this collaboration.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the IBS Group of Companies signed a strategic partnership agreement. The document aims to comprehensively develop the training of highly qualified specialists for the Russian IT industry.

The agreement provides for the involvement of the company's leading experts in the educational process at Polytechnic University. The partnership will be implemented in several key areas. IBS specialists will participate in the development and review of core educational programs, as well as course curricula, to ensure their content fully meets the current demands of the IT market. The company's practicing employees will teach specialized courses and modules and participate in the professional assessment of students' knowledge through the National Voluntary Certification System for IT Specialists. The company will act as a partner in the federal projects "Personnel for Digital Transformation" and "Artificial Intelligence," providing training for Polytechnic University students at the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

"The signing of the agreement is an important step in developing the Polytechnic University's strategic partnership with IT industry leaders," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. "Combining the Polytechnic University's powerful scientific and pedagogical potential with the practical experience and resources of IBS will take the training of IT specialists to a whole new level, ensuring their continued relevance in the context of the digital transformation of the economy."

IBS's collaboration with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the country's flagship engineering education institution, will not only allow the university to test effective collaboration models but also to share IBS's cutting-edge educational programs, supported by the APKIT National Voluntary Certification System for IT Specialists. "I am confident that the involvement of key IBS staff in research and teaching will foster deep scientific and technical cooperation," commented IBS Managing Partner Natalia Pochinok.

The new agreement lays a solid foundation for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation aimed at strengthening the business reputation of the two organizations and fulfilling the objectives set within the framework of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State."

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Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Polytechnic University graduate Vitaly Savelyev became the thirteenth guest of the discussion club. "The floor is yours!" project "Lepota".

The Semenov Hall was over 100 percent full. First, Vitaly Gennadievich was congratulated on being awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU: the mantle presentation ceremony took place on the same day, two hours earlier.

Vitaly Savelyev graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1977, specializing in mechanical engineering for construction and road machinery and equipment. After ten years of engineering experience, he received a second degree from the Leningrad Engineering and Economics Institute, earning a PhD in economics.

He worked on the construction of the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant, rising from a commissioning engineer to the manager of the All-Union Trust "Sevzapmetallurgmontazh" (Sevzapmetallurgmontazh) of the USSR Ministry of Construction and Special Construction. He also worked for large commercial organizations, including Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation and CEO of PJSC Aeroflot. In 2020, he was appointed Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. On May 14, 2024, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. That same year, he became the Special Representative of the President of Russia for the Development of the North-South International Transport Corridor.

At a meeting with Polytechnic University students and staff, Vitaly Savelyev gave a short lecture on the construction of high-speed highways in Russia and on future technologies such as magnetic levitation (maglev) and vacuum travel (Hyperloop). He emphasized that today's students will be working with these technologies. Afterward, Vitaly Gennadyevich answered questions from the audience and offered some valuable advice.

After graduating from the Polytechnic University, you rose through the ranks from an engineer to high-ranking government positions. What principles and inner values helped you along the way?

— For me, maintaining balance has always been fundamental. In everything you're building now—your body, your health, sports—and I played a lot of sports at university. And secondly, you need to constantly learn. You have to constantly push yourself, never let yourself slack off. You should have a professional hobby. It distracts you, gives you a different perspective on what you're doing. I was a professional photographer; I was the Nikon ambassador in Russia. I still shoot, and I find time on Sundays. Yesterday, I was out for a walk with my eldest son, and I was photographing autumn Moscow. You have to be able to distract yourself. I teach this to my children too; I have three (applause), and I also have four grandchildren (applause). You have to always be balanced. That's the most important thing.

— Vitaly Gennadievich, what sports did you do?

— I'm a candidate for Master of Sports of the USSR in boxing (applause). I was a two-time Burevestnik champion and a prize winner of the Leningrad student championship. But it's important to keep your mind in shape, not just your body. If you don't develop it, it starts to deteriorate. I picked up my latest hobby after COVID. In my spare time, I'm learning pi. I can recite the first 376 digits from memory. So there has to be something that motivates you to keep doing something. Brains are trained like muscles—believe me. If you maintain balance, you'll succeed. You're studying at one of the best universities. I've always been and remain proud to have graduated from the Polytechnic University. My teachers and mentors, Vladimir Vachaganovich Badalov and Albert Yakovlevich Bashkarev, are here in the audience today. The foundation you learn at university lasts a lifetime. You are now being imbued with knowledge, taught things that will definitely be useful in life. Your teachers are developing you and teaching you how to think.

— How will high-speed transport impact regional development and tourism?

"One of the key parameters of quality of life is mobility. That's why the construction of high-speed roads creates significant opportunities for regional development."

— If students have ideas for high-speed transportation technologies, such as autonomous vehicle repairs, where can they apply?

"Nobody considers ideas directly. But ideas can be patented and obtain a copyright certificate. Another option is to publish an article in a professional publication, and you'll definitely be found if the idea is innovative. We monitor all publications in our industry."

— What are the environmental advantages and disadvantages of high-speed transport, and how is automation of traffic on the line ensured?

"A high-speed railway will have an even greater environmental impact than an airplane. Airlines generally operate on clean kerosene, and air pollution is less than two percent per year globally. You're absolutely right to ask how safety will be ensured, since the project calls for trains to run at 15-minute intervals; maintaining such a discrete interval is impossible without automation. Several institutes are working on this issue. We must achieve this; this is our technological sovereignty."

— Why are you focusing on high-speed rail instead of promoting airspace, given that air transport is considered safer?

"An airplane can't always compensate for the train. Yes, Moscow-St. Petersburg flights fly every 15 minutes, 70 flights a day. But how will you land in Tver? In Veliky Novgorod?"

— Given your successful experience as a manager, what key principles of process management can you highlight?

Management is the art of achieving results through your subordinates. You need to set goals so that employees achieve at least 4% of the desired results. If you accept their lack of accomplishment and do it yourself, you've lost. You should never do anything for your subordinates. There are several important functions. The main one is planning. It binds. If you set a date, that's it, you're its hostage; explaining why you didn't complete it by the deadline will be difficult. Sometimes you've planned everything, but 20 minutes later the conditions change. That's when the "regulation" function comes in. Once you've adjusted the process, the control function appears. You must constantly monitor your subordinates. Finally, the function of analysis and reaching a new level is new planning. You make adjustments to the plan. If you work like this, I guarantee you'll be successful. I read about this when I was starting my career, I still use it, and I always say: there are no unsolvable problems, only complex solutions.

At the end of the meeting, Vitaly Savelyev received a branded Lepota project T-shirt with the lucky number thirteen as a gift.

"I love this number!" Vitaly Gennadievich rejoiced. "I had a car with the license plate number 13 and an apartment number 13." And on the second T-shirt, which remained at the Polytechnic University, the hero of the evening signed a wish for everyone good luck.

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The 12th Artificial Intelligence Seminar was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The heads of the KNTN-3 project, "Artificial Intelligence for Solving Cross-Industry Problems," presented interim research results. Students, faculty, and researchers interested in this topic also participated in the seminar.

KNTN-3 is one of three key scientific and technological areas dedicated to the creation of digital platform solutions for multimodal data analysis (in accordance with the SPbPU Development Strategy to 2030). The area is led by Yuri Fomin, Chief Designer and Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU.

At the seminar, Irina Anikina, Associate Professor at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy and Head of the "Flexible Power Plant Equipment Lifecycle Management System Using Predictive Analytics Tools" project, presented a prototype of the system. The project involves developing self-parameterizing digital twins of thermal power plants (TPPs)—dynamically updated models that take into account the actual condition of the equipment, its degradation, and technological limitations. This enables analyzing trends in key parameters reflecting equipment degradation and transitioning from planned to predictive maintenance. The combination of physical models (digital twins) and neural network approaches (a multilayer autoencoder based on LSTM and Transformer) overcomes the shortcomings of each method individually and improves the accuracy of anomaly prediction.

Digital twins have already been developed for six combined heat and power plants in the Northwest region, and neural network technologies have been tested on a PGU-450T combined cycle gas turbine unit, processing 536 parameters in real time. This has enabled a reliable assessment of the current condition of the equipment and reduced the risk of unscheduled repairs.

The developers' plans for 2026–2027 include registering software as a result of intellectual activity (RIA), implementing the system at TGK-1 facilities, developing functionality in the system for optimizing repair schedules for power equipment, and expanding the event library for automatic equipment defect detection.

The project's preliminary results already demonstrate the effectiveness of integrating machine learning and digital twins to generate recommendations for managing energy infrastructure assets, directly impacting their reliability and performance.

Daniil Miroshnichenko, a specialist at the Gazpromneft-Polytech Scientific and Educational Center, presented the interim results of the project "Automation of Seismic Data Processing Using ANN" to seminar participants. The project manager is Ivan Zhdanov, Chief Engineer of the Laboratory for Digital Modeling of Underground Oil and Gas Reservoirs and Well-Test Analysis. The researchers developed algorithms based on Transformer-type architectures and convolutional neural networks. These solutions automate routine operations (such as seismogram interpolation and noise filtering), which traditionally require significant time and highly qualified specialists. This will help reduce the processing time and free up geophysicists' resources for more complex interpretation tasks.

Marina Bolsunovskaya, head of the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems laboratory at the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" and project manager for the "Digital Platform for Transport Systems Data Analysis Using Hybrid Artificial Intelligence" project, presented the universal digital platform "POLANIS" and a hybrid AI optimizer for transport systems at the seminar.

The universal POLANIS platform and ecosystem enables the integration of computing modules, calculation version management, input data configuration, and results analysis through customizable dashboards. The platform serves as the foundation for creating digital models in transportation, industry, and other fields. The platform and optimizer enable the transition to predictive management of transportation systems, coordinated infrastructure development, and the implementation of highly automated modes of transport.

The seminar confirmed that our strategy is working. We are moving from theory to real systems. Digital twins of thermal power plants, neural networks for geologists, AI optimizers for transport—these are no longer prototypes, but tools that are changing approaches in energy, mining, and logistics. The strength lies in hybrid solutions, where physical models are enhanced by artificial intelligence. The results speak for themselves: higher accuracy, lower risks, and new opportunities. We're not just researching—we're creating a technological standard for industry," commented Yuri Fomin, Vice Rector for Research at SPbPU, on the seminar's results.

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The All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Formation and Development of Endowment Funds in Educational and Scientific Organizations: Theory and Practice" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. It brought together over 200 participants from across Russia.

The conference was organized by the Polytechnic University with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the National Association of Endowments.

On the first day of the conference, leading experts and representatives from academia and business met to discuss current trends in endowment development. Elena Vinogradova, Chair of the Board of the SPbPU Endowment Fund and Director of the Department of Economics and Finance, moderated the plenary session.

Aslan Kanukoev, Director of the Department of Economic Policy and overseeing the development of this area, addressed the conference participants with a welcoming address on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Kanukoev emphasized the importance of establishing endowment funds as a long-term strategic tool for the sustainable development of educational and scientific organizations, as well as the relevance of a comprehensive approach to studying, developing, and improving management methods for such funds.

Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, delivered welcoming remarks on behalf of the Polytechnic University: "It's gratifying that the Polytechnic University is hosting a scientific and practical conference dedicated to endowment funds. This is an important step—the university is not only participating in the development of a culture of philanthropy but also engaging in research into this phenomenon from a scientific perspective. I'm pleased to see young researchers in the audience who are choosing the topic of endowment funds for their term papers, theses, and dissertations. I am confident that this initiative will not only contribute to the development of a culture of philanthropy but also strengthen the connection between education, science, and society. The relevance of these issues today is difficult to overestimate.

The keynote presentations at the plenary session focused on the past, present, and future of endowments. Svetlana Lavrova, Advisor to the Rector of the European University on Financial and Economic Issues, Executive Director of the European University Foundation, and Chair of the Board of the National Institute of Economics (NAE), a leading expert on endowment funds not only in Russia but also internationally, delivered a report titled "Endowments in Russia and Globally: Status, Trends, and Development Prospects."

Svetlana Golovkina, Head of the Department of Economic Theory at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology, introduced conference participants to the development of endowments in pre-revolutionary Russia. Many learned for the first time that the tradition of creating "perpetual deposits" originated in Tsarist Russia and served as an important tool for helping those in need. Beginning in 1902, the Polytechnic Institute (as the Polytechnic University was then known) paid stipends based on the interest earned on "perpetual deposits" established by the Ministry of Finance, the St. Petersburg Exchange Society, and the First Russian Insurance Company.

A report by Marina Borovskaya, President of Southern Federal University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education, and Chair of the Council of Rectors of Southern Russia, emphasized the challenges of developing endowments: the need to expand mechanisms for forming endowments, including the use of intellectual property and proceeds from the commercialization of scientific research.

Following the plenary session, the conference continued in four sections. In the section "Endowment Funds: From Origins to Current Trends—History, Development, and Promotion Strategies" (moderated by Svetlana Golovkina, Head of the Department of Economic Theory at the Institute of Economics, Methodology, and Technology, and Artem Klinitsky, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise at the State University of Economics), participants were able to explore the evolution of endowment funds in Russian education from their origins to the present day.

The moderators of the "Legal Aspects of the Creation and Development of Endowments" session—Olga Novikova, Executive Director of the SPbPU Endowment Development Fund, and Irina Tolmacheva, Deputy Director of the Endowment Formation Fund "Foundation for the Development of Social and Economic Sciences and Education" and Director of Legal Affairs at the All-Russian Foreign Trade Academy of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation—noted the participants' strong interest in issues related to legislation and its application to endowment funds. Real estate as a potential endowment asset became a hotly debated topic.

The section "Financial Strategies and Instruments for Forming Endowment Funds in Educational and Scientific Organizations in a Changing Macroeconomic and Regulatory Environment" (moderated by Yuri Kuporov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics at IPMEIT, and Anna Chizhova, Deputy General Director and Head of Corporate Clients at VIM Investments Management Company) examined passive and active strategies for managing university endowments, taking into account international experience and the possibility of contributing large equity stakes to university endowments. Financial models for their formation, along with economic and statistical verification of strategic decisions, were also presented.

Participants in the "Modern Fundraising Tools" section (moderated by Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, and Elena Osipchukova, Deputy Director of the Center for Developing Partnerships with Alumni at the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin) discussed modern tools for replenishing endowments and current fundraising development trajectories. Elena Osipchukova also shared her experience engaging international UrFU graduates in endowment programs, while Marina Stupnikova, Director of the Endowment Fund at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, shared her experience developing the fundraising system at MEPhI.

At the end of the first day, a tour of the SPbPU History Museum was organized for external conference participants, led by the museum's director, Valery Klimov.

On the second day, the IPMET conference hosted a project session titled "Young People's Views on Endowments: Ideas That Work."

The event was organized by Olga Novikova, Executive Director of the SPbPU Endowment Fund, Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Economics, Management and Telecommunications, and Tamerlan Tuganov, Responsible for Work with Youth and Alumni at the Institute of Economics, Management and Telecommunications.

The session was attended by 15 student teams representing various SPbPU institutes: IPMEiT, IE, IKNK, IMMiT and IFKST, as well as student associations "SPbPU Case Club" and "SPbPU Business Club".

The students developed projects aimed at developing the university's endowment fund. The work focused on three key areas: the role of the endowment fund in student life, new approaches to communications and promotion, and the development of an active student and alumni community.

The students received expert advice. The best projects were distinguished by their originality and practical applicability. Following the session, the youth teams "IKNK Rabochiy" and "Kogda IMMiT?" received support from the SPbPU Endowment Fund to implement their projects. Three other teams—SPbPU Business Club, "Natalie" (IPMET), and "Sportiki" (IFKST)—were awarded diplomas and commemorative prizes for their creativity and high level of preparation.

The project session demonstrated that students have fresh ideas and a strong desire to participate in the university's development. The endowment fund is becoming an important unifying point for students, alumni, and all Polytechnic staff, opening up new opportunities for joint initiatives.

A new experience in holding conferences on endowments brought together the academic community, student bodies, and expert community. A dynamic two-day discussion among all participants identified key issues in this area and proposed ways to develop endowments in educational and scientific organizations, with the necessary involvement of young people.

Since 2025, the Ministry of Education and Science's "Priority 2030" program monitoring system has included an indicator for the effectiveness of endowment fundraising. This has given participating universities an additional incentive to develop alumni communities, partnerships, and other mechanisms for increasing endowment capital.

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From October 7 to 10, Polytechnic University is participating in the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. This is Russia's key platform for showcasing solutions in energy, oil and gas production, and high technology. The forum will discuss issues of import independence, digitalization, and environmental safety.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University traditionally takes an active part in the forum. As Gazprom's flagship university, the Polytechnic University has extensive experience developing and implementing high-tech technologies in various sectors of the gas industry and is an implementer of key federal technological development programs. The developments presented at our stand will be of interest to industry specialists, our current and potential partners. The doors of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University are always open to colleagues, like-minded individuals, and friends. "Synergetic efforts in science, education, and industry, active and effective collaboration in the joint search for answers to today's challenges are the key to success in solving the most complex strategic problems and ensuring our country's true technological leadership," notes Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The Polytechnic University is presenting more than 20 of its cutting-edge developments at the forum.

The Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory at IMMiT is demonstrating laser systems for foil welding, repair, and manufacturing of power engineering components, and more. The LIAT Research Laboratory's arsenal includes robotic laser cladding systems, mobile units, robotic laser systems, and systems for direct laser deposition using powder and wire. The LIAT Research Laboratory's systems are used to repair imported and domestically produced power engineering equipment components.

At the forum, the laboratory's staff presented a robotic complex for direct laser deposition, a mobile robotic complex for laser cladding, robotic technological complexes for laser and hybrid laser-arc welding, a robotic complex for laser welding of thin metals (up to 100 microns), a complex for direct laser deposition on linear guides, and a robotic complex for GLDS of large-sized metal structures.

The Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory also demonstrated its latest developments to forum guests and participants. They focused on friction stir welding technology, applicable to non-ferrous metals and dissimilar joints in industries such as aviation, shipbuilding, and energy. This technology is also effective for welding aluminum armor up to 50 mm thick.

Tour participants were shown a wheel rim printed using WAAM technology for the Research and Production Unit of Magnetohydrodynamics. It boasts increased strength and reduced weight. It is made from 5556 aluminum wire with a diameter of 1.2 mm.

A gas turbine impeller for a gas turbine unit, manufactured using the WAAM method for PAO Gazprom under the Priority 2030 federal program, also attracted attention. Creating an impeller using electric arc growth reduces production costs and allows for quick configuration changes.

For the first time, a Strategic Lecture Series was held at the Polytechnic University stand. The opening speakers were Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, and Leonid Potapov, Head of the ITAT Training System Development Program at Gazprom Neft. They discussed the first St. Petersburg Continuing Education Forum: engineering education and industrial partnerships.

An open discussion was also held there, dedicated to the achievements and development prospects of the key scientific and technical area of "Artificial Intelligence for Cross-Industry Problem Solving" (headed by Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research) as part of the strategic partnership between Gazprom Neft and SPbPU. Speakers at the event included Natalia Leontyeva, Head of the Scientific Projects and Programs Support Department at SPbPU; Mars Khasanov, Director of Science at Gazprom Neft; Maxim Simonov, Head of the Competence Center for Integrated Asset Modeling Development at Gazprom Neft; Pavel Kalashnikov, Vice-Rector for Research at Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University); and Dmitry Kaplun, Deputy Head of the Department of Automation and Control Processes for Research at ETU "LETI."

Dmitry Bogdanov, Director of the Gazpromneft-Polytech Scientific and Educational Center, moderated the discussion. Participants discussed the practical aspects of technology transfer from academia to industry, analyzed successes and challenges using specific case studies, including a project on AI-based seismic data processing supported by the Priority 2030 program, and outlined a roadmap for further collaboration.

Ivan Karpov, research engineer and manager of the project office at the IMMiT Scientific and Technical Complex "New Technologies and Materials," also spoke at the lecture hall. He presented a paper entitled "Experience with an Innovative Project for the Introduction of Composite Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry: From Concept to Pilot Project." He presented SPbPU's developments in improving the quality and reliability of foundation construction on permafrost soils using computer modeling of bored pile stability. This work was carried out within the framework of the "System Digital Engineering" key scientific and technical area of the "Priority 2030" program. Varvara Sotova, Director of the Polytechnic University's Student Contingent Development Center, also presented a paper entitled "Investing in the Future: How to Transform Targeted Training into an Effective System for the Early Attraction of Promising Specialists."

Stay tuned for more details on Polytechnic's participation in the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum.

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The 3rd Slavic Universities Summit "Slavic Horizon 2025" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event brought together representatives of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the heads and staff of four Slavic universities from Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, as well as RUDN University and the Russian State University for the Humanities. Participants not only summarized the results of long-standing collaboration but also outlined concrete steps for creating a deeply integrated consortium.

"For the Polytechnic University, this isn't just an international project, it's the largest and most systemically important one. Over the past few years, we've held over 200 joint events, implementing around 20 major research areas and dozens of network programs," noted Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SPbPU. "Our goal is to create synergistic projects that will unite all members of this community."

The practical part of the first day of the summit included a unique masterclass on the computer simulator "Lean Office at the University." The simulator is a powerful tool for training management teams. For three hours, summit participants experienced a glimpse of university life in a virtual environment, where every mistake is a realization, and every decision is a step toward development.

The summit participants placed special emphasis on working with young people. Maxim Pasholikov, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, invited colleagues to a session at the historic Hydrotower: "My students and I 'took over' this building from the rector's office about seven years ago, and now it's our unified center. We'll be happy not only to present our practices but also to absorb yours."

Discussions on youth policy and student initiatives demonstrated that this block is a powerful tool for integration. It was proposed to go beyond one-time visits and organize summer and winter schools at Slavic universities, bringing together students from several institutions. Specific initiatives included creating a youth camp at one of the national universities and holding the Universiade at the Russian Agrarian University (RAU) with an invitation to all partners. It was also suggested developing student brigades, reviving the practice of organizing work semesters where students from different countries work together at Russian or national enterprises, similar to Soviet construction brigades. In the area of sports and creativity, the idea was voiced of holding regular joint Spartakiads and festivals, which would facilitate informal student bonding.

At the "Youth Policy" session in the Hydrotower, Maxim Pasholikov presented to his colleagues the system for organizing youth and student activities at the Polytechnic University. He discussed our university's approaches to creating an environment for developing student initiatives, supporting talent, and engaging young people in university life. Then, in the "Workshop of Practices" format, the participating universities presented their best systemic projects in the "Media," "Adaptation," "Creativity," and "Sports" tracks, exchanged experiences, and discussed the possibilities of implementing these practices at their universities. Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the Students' Union, also delivered a report on "The Structure of Student Self-Government at SPbPU." The session helped identify common challenges and promising areas for cooperation and served as a platform for developing a unified database of proven youth policy solutions.

We are currently working on a new methodology for creating a development program that will take into account the unique characteristics and maximize the strengths of each Slavic university, emphasized Anna Kalabina, Head of the International Cooperation Department in Higher Education at the Department of State Policy in Higher Education at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

The "Education" session at the summit featured an exchange of best practices between representatives from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The focus was on transforming university educational policies in the face of modern challenges and the drive toward technological leadership. Participants discussed the need to restructure the higher education system, combining the best elements of the Soviet system with the positive experiences of the Bologna Process. Particular emphasis was placed on the transition to single-cycle education, which ensures self-sufficient training of specialists without the need for additional master's degree programs, which is especially relevant for engineering fields. Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova presented examples of the launch of five-year programs developed by Polytechnic University in collaboration with industrial partners.

A key topic of discussion was the implementation of a system for individual student achievement in assessing educational outcomes. Participants shared their experiences in incorporating extracurricular activities, such as participation in Olympiads or completing projects for employers, into ongoing academic performance and state final certification. They discussed approaches to developing digital student portfolios, which will enable the recording and assessment of students' diverse achievements and competencies. Issues of increasing the flexibility of educational programs and their adaptation to rapidly changing labor market demands, including the integration of digital competencies and artificial intelligence, were also touched upon.

Furthermore, the summit focused on practice-oriented education and university networking. Colleagues from Slavic universities discussed the possibility of jointly developing and implementing educational modules to pool competencies and enhance synergies. They also considered strengthening the position of the Russian language and preserving a shared historical and cultural heritage through joint educational and outreach projects. Another area of discussion was the development of university teaching staff, including the introduction of new career paths for faculty and the organization of internships to enhance their practical experience. Participants expressed their willingness to further collaborate, replicate successful practices, and collaborate on projects aimed at modernizing the educational process.

An important initiative was the proposal to hold summits in turn at the sites of all Slavic universities.

The discussion participants agreed on the need to go beyond bilateral ties and implement multilateral network projects. Regarding network and joint programs, the problem of regulatory barriers to launching full-fledged network programs between international partners was highlighted. A proposed solution is to actively develop the format of joint modules, where a professor from one university teaches a course at another. The idea of creating a unified platform where industrial partners could post real-world problems, and students from participating universities would form inter-university teams to solve them and present their results online was also proposed.

Following the meeting, cooperation reached a new level. As Nikita Golovin, head of the Slavic Universities project office and deputy head of the SPbPU International Cooperation Office, aptly noted: "The true value of this summit lies in its working and informal nature, in the atmosphere of open and trusting dialogue. It is in this unconventional environment that the most breakthrough ideas are born. The summit becomes the place where not only the agenda is set, but also responsibility for its implementation is assigned, and a roadmap for future joint work is created."

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A ceremony was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to present the gown and diploma of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vitaly Savelyev, a graduate of the Polytechnic University.

"Today is a significant day that will go down in the history of our university. It's a great honor for the Polytechnic University that our graduates are returning, but in a new guise. Vitaly Gennadyevich, welcome to your alma mater!" SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy greeted the distinguished guest. "We are proud that among our graduates are outstanding individuals who play an invaluable and crucial role in the development of the country and in the advancement of its transportation system."

The Rector of SPbPU particularly noted that among the guests invited to the ceremony were Vitaly Gennadyevich's teachers: the curator of his study group, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Albert Yakovlevich Bashkaryov, and the scientific supervisor of Vitaly Savelyev's diploma thesis, Vladimir Vachaganovich Badalov, then an associate professor in the Department of Construction and Road Machinery and Equipment at LPI.

In his presentation to the Honorary Doctor, SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov highlighted his professional path from a commissioning engineer and chief designer to Deputy Prime Minister and Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Development of the North-South International Transport Corridor. Since the 2000s, Vitaly Savelyev has held senior government positions: he served as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. On May 14, 2024, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Karpov emphasized that Vitaly Gennadievich has never lost touch with the Polytechnic University and continues to make a significant contribution to strengthening the Polytechnic's strategic partnerships in its ongoing engineering projects, which address the creation and development of innovative technologies with organizations in the transportation and road-bridge sectors.

The entire staff of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University highly values Vitaly Gennadievich's active participation and his personal involvement in the university's work. "We are all delighted and proud that, in addition to the main diploma signed in 1977 by Professor Konstantin Pavlovich Seleznev, Rector of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, today an honorary diploma signed by Andrei Ivanovich Russky, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, will be presented to this highly accomplished professional whose career began here," Dmitry Karpov emphasized.

Students wearing early 20th-century Polytechnic University uniforms carried the doctor's gown and cap into the Academic Council hall. As per tradition, the Polyhymnia choir performed the Gaudeamus anthem. Andrei Rudskoy presented Vitaly Gennadyevich with an Honorary Doctor medal, a book about the Polytechnic University's honorary doctors, and a copy of his personal file.

Vitaly Savelyev wholeheartedly thanked the Polytechnic University for this honor. In his response, he noted that the knowledge he gained at the Polytechnic University laid the foundation for his entire life: "The Polytechnic University's knowledge base was precisely that—it lasts a lifetime. It is a great honor for me that you have inducted me into the university. Present here today are two of my professors and mentors, to whom I am grateful for the way they instilled in me not only their knowledge but also their souls. We still communicate. Albert Yakovlevich is still on duty, developing new, modern road surfaces, and I help as much as I can, because these are unique developments that meet international standards. It is with great excitement and trepidation that I accept the Polytechnic University award, and I hope that we will continue to work together for many years to come."

Following the ceremony, Vitaly Savelyev was given a tour of his alma mater: he walked through the gallery of distinguished polytechnicians in the Main Academic Building, listened to the organ in the White Hall, and saw many unique exhibits in the SPbPU History Museum. His visit continued at the Technopolis Polytech Research Building, where the Deputy Prime Minister learned about the latest developments by Polytechnic scientists and engineers in additive manufacturing, unmanned systems, and construction.

Following this, Vitaly Gennadievich answered questions from SPbPU students and staff at a meeting of the "You Have the Floor!" discussion club and gave an interview to the Polymer student media center.

At the end of the visit, Vitaly Savelyev concluded: "The issue of national technological sovereignty is urgent today. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is actively involved in the implementation of a number of transport projects. I would especially like to highlight the expertise of SPbPU specialists in developing electric transport models and digital twin technologies for railway rolling stock components. They also have strong expertise in developing digital technologies for unmanned aerial systems. I am confident that, thanks to the Polytechnic University's high intellectual and expert potential, we can jointly ensure and strengthen our country's technological leadership in many areas."

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The results of the first competition for obtaining named scholarships of the Physics and Mechanical InstituteThe names of the winners, second-year master's students who will receive the scholarship in the fall semester of the 2025/26 academic year, were announced at a meeting of the Institute's Academic Council.

The Vladimir Aleksandrovich Troitsky Scholarship has been awarded to Artemy Goldberg (Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics). Artemy is an engineer at the Virtual Simulation Research Laboratory at the PhysMech Institute, where he conducts research in the field of multiphase flow modeling. Artemy also actively participates in student competitions in mathematics and physics, and has earned diplomas and prizes at events ranging from local to international levels.

I believe that awarding named scholarships is a powerful incentive for active participation in scientific research, presenting results at prestigious conferences, and publishing articles in scientific journals. Such competitions draw us back to the history of our university, instilling a sense of pride and a desire to achieve success comparable to that of the outstanding individuals whose names they bear. After all, to paraphrase Isaac Newton, new achievements are made when we stand on the shoulders of giants, shared Artemy Goldberg.

The Ivan Vsevolodovich Meshchersky Scholarship has been awarded to Anastasia Karzova (Higher School of Theoretical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics). Anastasia, a bachelor's degree graduate from Novosibirsk State University, was admitted to Polytechnic University in 2024 as the winner of a portfolio competition. Her research interests lie in seismic exploration. She is involved in seismic data processing projects and is also exploring the potential of using unmanned aerial vehicles for seismic exploration on the Arctic shelf. Anastasia presented her research at the 7th All-Russian Youth Scientific and Practical School-Conference "Earth Sciences. Current State," the Youth International Scientific and Practical Conference "New Technologies in the Gas Industry: Experience and Continuity," and the International Scientific Student Conference (ISSC-2024).

The Lev Gerasimovich Loitsyansky Scholarship has been awarded to Daniil Ageyev (Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics). Daniyl completed his bachelor's degree at the Higher School of Applied Mathematics, where he worked on numerical modeling of natural convection around horizontal finned tubes. Based on his research, Daniyl was awarded a first-place diploma at the All-Russian Competition of Graduate Theses, Be First. He is successfully continuing his work on this topic in his master's program. Daniyl has presented his results at several scientific conferences, including the PhysMech Science Week, the international conference "Modern Problems of Thermal Physics and Power Engineering," and the A.I. Leontiev School and Seminar for Young Scientists.

"Scientific work has been a true revelation for me, allowing me to immerse myself in the world of research and innovation. I'm proud to be able to contribute to science, and I hope my research will help solve important modern problems," shared Daniil Ageyev.

The Boris Pavlovich Konstantinov Scholarship has been awarded to Arseniy Tokarev (Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research). Arseniy is a research fellow at the PhysMechanics Institute's Laboratory of Advanced Methods for Spherical Tokamak Plasma Research, where he processes Doppler backscatter diagnostic data. His research results have been presented at numerous national and international conferences. He is the co-author of several articles in Russian and English, including in the international journal Plasma Science and Technology. He has also completed research under a grant from the Russian Science Foundation and a state assignment from the Ministry of Education and Science. He is also a recipient of a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for master's students.

The Anatoly Isakovich Lurye Scholarship has been awarded to Dmitry Morozov (Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes). Dmitry conducts research on pendulum system oscillations, the stability of floating bodies, and optimal vibration damping. He is the author of eight scientific publications, including in journals listed by the Higher Attestation Commission and indexed in Scopus, and has participated in three scientific conferences. Dmitry successfully combines his master's studies with work in his field at Intelenergomash as a calculation engineer, where he performs calculations for critical equipment—valves for nuclear power plants.

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