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Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have registered an interactive simulator of a virtual hot air balloon gondola, developed on the Unity platform.

The program is designed to analyze cockpit design and ergonomics, opening up new possibilities for aircraft manufacturing and related high-tech industries. Designing aircraft cockpits requires attention to every detail. Any error in the arrangement of instruments or controls can impact pilot performance and flight safety. Traditionally, producing physical mockups for testing is time-consuming and expensive. The development by Polytechnic University scientists simplifies and reduces the cost of testing, enabling improvements to aircraft cockpit designs at the digital prototyping stage.

The app clearly demonstrates how virtual reality technology is moving from entertainment to essential tools for industry and science. For example, it was used to precisely digitize a real nacelle and create a virtual prototype, which can be used for interactive testing. The user (engineer, designer, pilot) is immersed in the virtual space, interacts with cockpit elements, and evaluates the convenience and logical layout of instruments and equipment. Any identified deficiencies can be quickly and cost-effectively addressed.

The program was developed to test a specific object—the gondola of Fyodor Konyukhov's hot air balloon. During his visit to the Polytechnic University, the famous explorer was able to Use augmented reality glasses to see the interior space and evaluate the cabin's ergonomics and express your suggestions for improving the design.

"We created a virtual replica of the hot air balloon gondola we designed for Fyodor Konyukhov so he could inspect it in virtual reality, check its ergonomics and usability, and suggest improvements. After receiving feedback, the engineers were able to make changes to the design," said Alexander Kuptsov, a junior research fellow at the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory at the St. Petersburg Polytechnical School of Engineering. "In other words, our program served as a tool for visually demonstrating and then easily communicating all the modifications for incorporation into the design."

The development has a wide range of applications in the engineering field and opens up prospects for further adaptation to specific needs.

"In general, these applications operate on a common principle—you could call it a VR dressing room, where we design an object and, before creating an expensive real-world mockup, add a virtual simulation, a digital twin, eliminate the most obvious errors, and the next prototype is already of higher quality," explained Alexander Kuptsov. "This is applicable, in principle, to any field that has a similar development cycle, and we can additionally integrate this preliminary verification stage."

This development represents a significant step in integrating virtual reality technologies into engineering design. SPbPU researchers have created unique algorithms for user interaction with virtual objects, focusing on precision rather than mere visualization, and have developed methods for using a game engine to solve complex technical problems.

Implementing the program into industrial production will reduce the costs of manufacturing and redesigning physical prototypes, making the process of testing and refining designs faster and more accessible. Ultimately, a thorough and in-depth ergonomic assessment will contribute to the creation of safer and more comfortable cabins.

The program can also be used to train students in aeronautical and mechanical engineering specialties.

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The roundtable was moderated by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbPU, who noted the event's significant significance: "Today, when the federal educational agenda is changing and interaction with industry is becoming a key development vector, the importance of such meetings is difficult to overestimate. We have the opportunity to openly discuss the challenges we face in our interactions and jointly find solutions. We have made significant progress in building new formats of cooperation with industrial partners, but we are also well aware of how much remains to be done."

The discussion was attended by executives and specialists from companies such as TGC-1 PJSC, the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center – Prometey Central Research Institute of Structural Materials, the Obukhov Plant JSC of the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern, and others. Participants discussed current issues of collaboration between businesses and universities to train a new generation of engineers capable of ensuring the country's technological sovereignty.

Eduard Lisitsky, Deputy Managing Director for Development and Asset Management at PJSC TGC-1, outlined a key need in the energy industry: "Today, we are facing a talent shortage amidst a large-scale digital transformation. The active automation of all processes is radically changing the profile of the required specialist. We need people with IT competencies, not just at the user level, but at the level of creating and managing complex systems. These skills are the new key to the professional effectiveness of our specialists and the competitiveness of our company."

Olga Fomina, First Deputy Director General for Research at the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center – Prometheus Central Research Institute of St. Petersburg Materials and Materials, spoke about the implementation of a systematic approach to personnel training. "Our department at SPbPU is not just a 40-year-old institution, but a living example of successful integration. The established "education-science-industry" chain is proving its effectiveness: it allows students to gain invaluable experience solving real-world problems, ensuring their quick and easy adaptation when applying for a job at our company. Our next shared goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary project work and launch such projects as final qualifying theses," she said.

Kirill Martinson, Advisor to the Director of the Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering at JSC NPO SZRC Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern – Obukhov Plant, commented on the importance of differentiating approaches to engineering training to achieve technological leadership: "A good engineer is not necessarily a scientist, and a good scientist is not necessarily a good engineer. The educational process at a university should include both research and practice-oriented components."

All participants agreed on the need to further strengthen the "alliance of the strong"—a strategic partnership between higher education and the real economy—to address national challenges.

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The team from the Institute of Physical Education, Sports, and Tourism at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University organized an exhibition stand and presented their achievements to participants of the international congress "Rugby in the Physical Training System of the Russian Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies. Development Trends and Prospects." The director, faculty, graduate and postgraduate students, and staff of the institute actively participated in the event.

The stand showcased the university's athletic achievements, as well as its ongoing training programs in physical education and sports. Through this presentation, Polytechnic University demonstrated its unique educational potential and highlighted its contribution to the development of sports science.

At the congress, Valery Sushchenko, Director of the Institute of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism, held a working meeting with Major General Maikano Abdullahi, Vice President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) for Africa. The partners discussed opportunities for cooperation and exchange of experience, as well as the development of international educational and sports initiatives.

The congress focused on integrating rugby into the physical training system of law enforcement agencies. Experts noted the importance of this sport for developing team spirit, endurance, and tactical thinking, which is directly related to the training of military specialists.

Participation in the congress was not only an opportunity for the Polytechnic University to present its educational programs but also a platform for discussing current trends in sports development, exchanging best practices, and establishing new professional contacts. The outcome was the expansion of international ties and the strengthening of SPbPU's position in the professional community.

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The NeoQUEST-2025 cybersecurity event took place in Brusnitsyn Hall. It is organized annually by the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at SPbPU with the support of partner companies. This year's event was particularly grand.

NeoQUEST traditionally consisted of three stages: an online CTF, a head-to-head contest with a CTF continuation and conference, and a night tournament for the finalists. In 2025, the head-to-head contest took place at Brusnitsyn Hall and attracted over 400 participants, including students and young professionals. In addition to the CTF, in which participants saved St. Petersburg from a mad scientist and solved problems involving OSINT, cryptography, reverse engineering, web, and forensic science, the audience listened to presentations from industry experts and attended master classes.

Polytechnician Yakov Sendov spoke first, explaining how to compile a profile of a specific individual using "harmless" web server logs and public data, and how to formalize the probability of such user deanonymization. Ilya Afanasyev, periodically speaking to the audience via a voice assistant, shared his experience using machine learning in side-channel attacks. Grigory Paguba, in a large master class, administered a polygraph test to those in the audience and explained its basic principles.

I've been participating in NeoQUEST since 2021. It gives me the opportunity to create something new and unusual, offering challenges that are not quite standard in my work. It inspires me to come up with new ideas. For example, at one of the conferences, my colleagues and I came up with the idea of trying to hack a polygraph. But that's certainly difficult, so we decided to hack a polygraph examiner—not a human, of course, but an AI one. The challenge seemed especially interesting given reports that neural networks detect lies better than human experts. Those who participated in our experiment and sat on the polygraph had the opportunity to fool it—with their breathing, movements, and heartbeat. Which is essentially what they did. Together, we came to the conclusion that machine learning is unlikely to replace both the polygraph itself and the profession of polygraph examiner anytime soon, shared long-time NeoQUEST participant and polytechnician Grigory Paguba.

In the second part of the event, independent researcher Nikita Tarakanov dissected Microsoft Windows security. Alexey Lyamkin (VK) explored bug bounty programs, why companies need them, and why they're of interest to security researchers. Anatoly Karpenko (Luntry) described how SBOM containers are built, how vulnerability scanners for Docker images work, and why you shouldn't always trust their results.

Alongside the main program, there were workshops on lockpicking and Wi-Fi, as well as a special workshop from STC. STC also prepared a special CryptoQuest for the audience, with questions about Alan Turing and asymmetric encryption. Prizes were awarded for all activities.

NeoQUEST has been held since 2012. This year, we expanded the venue to attract even more participants. The presentation area focused on trending topics, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity. "We're striving to develop the event so students have the opportunity to directly interact with industry experts," explains Maria Reznikova, one of the event's organizers.

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Employees IMMIT SPbPU Conducted work under a contract for research, development, and engineering work on the topic: "Development of a design and manufacturing technology using additive manufacturing for critical hot-path components of the T32 gas turbine unit (MS5002E)." The project manager is Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering.

During their work, specialists from the LiAT Research Laboratory examined the first- and second-stage high-pressure turbine nozzle vanes, developed repair documentation, and conducted pilot repairs using laser cladding. They analyzed the operating conditions of the first- and second-stage nozzle assemblies and the condition of the nozzle vane material after operation, classified defects by type, size, and location, and developed a method for identifying defective blades.

At the end of 2023, work began on a project with Gazprom to repair first- and second-stage high-pressure turbine nozzle blades. After lengthy negotiations and detailed discussions, active work began on analyzing the received parts and developing a laser cladding repair technology for the SL1 and SL2 high-pressure turbine blades of the MS5002E gas turbine engine (GPA Ladoga 32). "Thanks to the use of laser cladding, we were able to increase the service life of the parts," shared Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the LiAT Research Laboratory.

The specialists also conducted experimental studies of the properties of compact samples and developed a technological process for repairing parts, including heat treatment, mechanical processing, laser cladding, and incoming and outgoing inspection.

Together with colleagues from the Institute of Power Engineering, we conducted computational studies, including strength, gas-dynamic, hydraulic, and thermal methods. We also conducted a validation analysis of the repaired blades.

As part of another phase of R&D with Gazprom on import substitution of critical gas turbine components, Polytechnic University researchers developed a method for manufacturing T32 GTU fuel injectors using additive manufacturing. The injector is a key component of the combustion chamber, ensuring optimal combustion parameters. Researchers at the institute conducted research into the selection of a domestic heat-resistant alloy and developed selective laser melting modes. The developed method involves 3D printing individual injector components, post-processing, and laser welding. This significantly reduced manufacturing time and material consumption compared to traditional methods.

Laboratory tests of the test specimens included determining the material's mechanical properties at various temperatures, as well as long-term strength testing. The finished nozzles underwent pneumatic testing to verify flow characteristics and effective orifice area, confirming compliance with all technical specifications. Plans are currently underway to manufacture several sets of nozzles using the developed technology for hot testing within a gas turbine unit.

The development of a fuel injector manufacturing method using selective laser melting is an important step in the development of domestic power engineering. "We have succeeded in developing an effective solution based on domestic materials and equipment, ensuring technological independence of production," noted Igor Polozov, leading researcher at the Structural and Functional Materials Research Center.

Organizing knowledge-intensive small-scale production is a worthy pursuit for a research university. Our scientists, in collaboration with representatives of high-tech companies from various industries, are solving complex problems and developing the domestic industry. The successful and early completion of the R&D project with Gazprom speaks to the high professionalism of our employees and their desire to conquer new and challenging horizons, commented Anatoly Popovich.

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The sixteenth season of the FabPRO course has launched at the Polytech Tower. It's a program created by students for students who want to immerse themselves in modern technologies and immediately apply their knowledge in practice. This year, the project is being implemented with the support of the Polytech Tower Youth Trajectory Center and the System Engineering student design bureau. For the first time, the FabLab Polytech student maker association has officially assumed supervision of the course.

Interest in the season was record-breaking: over 200 people attended the selection interviews. The grand opening of the FabPRO course became one of the most anticipated events of the semester. The soft glow of lanterns and live music created a warm, creative atmosphere. In his welcoming address, CMT Director Andrey Dolgirev noted the program's practical focus and openness to proactive students.

Guests at the evening met the team from the Youth Policy Department and the Tower, the FabLab governing board, and student teachers who had risen from beginners to mentors.

After the presentation of the courses, participants asked questions and chose their own learning paths. The evening concluded with a prize drawing—some left not only with new plans but also with gifts.

"I've been attending FabPRO since the very beginning of my studies. I'm very pleased that the courses at the Tower attract more and more interested students every year. This is the best motivation for the budding community and student teachers," commented Victoria Saikinova, a third-year student at IMMiT and head of the FabLab Polytech event-making department.

The 16th season features 11 tracks. Basic tracks, such as "From CAD to 3D Printing," have been retained, while new ones have been added, including "Fundamentals of Industrial Robotics" in collaboration with RCP.SYSTEMS. Over the course of the semester, participants will immerse themselves in the fundamentals of makercraft, technological patriotism, and technical creativity, mastering rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing under the guidance of experienced mentors and with the expert support of the Center for Technical Cooperation and FabLab Polytech.

I'm already in my second year. The competition is getting tougher with each semester. I feel like we'll soon have to build a hangar next to the Hydrotower, otherwise we won't be able to fit in there with our ideas and developments," shared Andrey Khribtenko, a second-year student at the Institute of Economics and Technology, in the FabPRO program "From CAD to Laser CNC Machine."

Every semester, the Polytech Tower hosts FabPRO practical courses, and this season naturally continues this tradition. The opening marked a strong start to a period filled with opportunities for learning, creativity, and team project work.

The next intake will take place in early February. Stay tuned for announcements on social media.

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The Avangard Technological Lyceum in Omsk hosted the "Engineering Education Day" festival, bringing together leading national and regional universities, industrial enterprises, and organizations developing engineering and digital technologies. Among the participants was Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Vladimir Voronov, an engineer at the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, represented the Polytechnic University.

Guests at the event at the Avangard Technology Lyceum saw how MKAR is helping develop competencies in the field of unmanned systems.

The PSPOD laboratory showcased its development—the compact, wheeled, autonomous robot MKAR 3.1. The exhibit generated great interest among schoolchildren, teachers, and parents. Festival guests learned about the robot's capabilities and how it can be used to develop engineering and digital competencies in schoolchildren and students.

MKAR 3.1 is a new version of the educational and methodological toolkit for teaching robotics, unmanned systems, and programming. The robot is built on the ROS2 operating system and features omnidirectional wheels, modern sensors, and a modular design that allows for customization of its functionality to meet specific learning objectives. It also comes with a virtual simulator, enabling training even without access to a physical model.

Omsk boasts a modern educational center, the Avangard Lyceum, which educates talented and motivated students with a genuine interest in new engineering solutions and unmanned technologies. At the event, we saw keen interest from both students and their parents. Many carefully studied the design and functionality of the MKAR. Events like these are undoubtedly important for promoting engineering education and fostering a deeper understanding of modern unmanned systems among a wider audience, noted Vladimir Voronov.

The MKAR exhibit was part of the festival's extensive educational program, which included lectures and master classes from leading engineers, researchers, and industry representatives. The event was also attended by representatives of Omsk State Technical University, Omsk State Agrarian University, the Quantorium children's technology park, the Omsk Oil Refinery, and other industry representatives.

The Engineering Education Day festival is an excellent platform for showcasing cutting-edge engineering practices and strengthening ties between educational institutions, the scientific community, and industry. The participation of SPbPU and its laboratories in such events contributes to the strategic goal of building a continuous system of engineering education, from school to successful careers in industry.

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On the main staircase, between classes, you can once again enjoy classical music and contemporary compositions performed by the symphony orchestra, the Polytechnic Chamber Choir, and the Polyhymnia Choir.

The "Musical Break" project launched last academic year and has captured the hearts of all Polytechnic students. Over the years, it has become an important part of the university's cultural life. Musical breaks fill the university with a special energy, foster a creative atmosphere, showcase student talent, and inspire Polytechnic students.

"We strive to make the cultural component an integral part of the university's educational environment, and participation in creative projects a natural part of student life," notes Boris Kondin, Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity. "We hope that one day the entire Polytechnic University will sound like a single choir—both literally and figuratively—united by shared values, a desire for self-expression, and love."

We encourage everyone to experience the beautiful and attend musical breaks this school year.

I'd never studied anywhere with anything like this before, so at first it felt unexpected and surprising. It felt like I'd been snatched away from the daily grind that sometimes overwhelms us," says Andrey Yemelyanov, a first-year student at IMMIT.

Musical break schedule for the 2025/26 academic year (starting at 1:30 PM):

25.09.25 — Polytechnic Chamber Choir 13.10.25 — Pop and Symphony Orchestra "Ingenium" 24.10.25 — Youth Choir "Polyhymnia" 13.11.25 — Youth Choir "Polyhymnia" 28.11.25 — Pop and Symphony Orchestra "Ingenium" 09.12.25 — Polytechnic Chamber Choir 16.02.26 — Pop and Symphony Orchestra "Ingenium" 24.02.26 — Youth Choir "Polyhymnia" 05.03.26 — Pop and Symphony Orchestra "Ingenium" 17.03.26 — Polytechnic Chamber Choir 09.04.26 — Polytechnic Chamber Choir 22.04.26 — Youth Choir Polyhymnia

Also, if you're a Polytechnic University student with a passion for art and want to develop your creative talents, the university has 14 arts groups. You're sure to find something for yourself.

In addition, SPbPU students have the unique opportunity to attend all concerts held in the White Hall absolutely free of charge.

"I felt like I'd entered another reality. It looked and sounded absolutely beautiful! It was great that they performed new songs as well. I really enjoyed the variety of the repertoire," Polina Klevtsova, a second-year student at the Institute of Music, commented on the musical change.

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This week, Polytechnic University said farewell to Alexander Nikolaevich Kobyshev. An honorary employee of SPbPU and a graduate of the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, he dedicated almost his entire working life to his alma mater.

An unpublished interview with Alexander Nikolaevich remains in the archives of the Politechnik newspaper. Today, in memory of A.N. Kobyshev,It will be released for the first time in a special edition of the Persona project. Please note that this conversation took place in 2018, and much has changed since then.

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The Polytechnic University hosted an industry conference, "The Importance of Directum Electronic Document Management System in the Polytechnic University Information Infrastructure." Experts discussed the benefits of implementing the Directum system and shared their experiences with digitalization in education.

The conference was organized by SPbPU and SoftSnow, and sponsored by Directum.

Directum RX is a unique electronic document management system for universities developed by SoftSnow. This system automates processes and documents essential to any university, including maintaining academic records, creating a personnel file repository, managing various contracts, creating long-term archives, and more.

Directum RX simplifies employee work through quick document registration, template auto-completion, integration with other university information systems, report generation, and much more.

Polytechnic University's IT department heads shared their experiences in digitalizing the university, while invited experts presented other examples of IT projects implemented in higher education.

Andrey Lyamin, Vice-Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation at SPbPU, and Georgy Terentyev, CEO of SoftSnow, addressed the guests with welcoming remarks. They noted the importance of the conference as a platform for exchanging experiences with leading experts in the field of digitalization of education.

Andrey Lyamin presented his paper to conference participants on "SPbPU's Information Infrastructure and the Role of Directum in It." He discussed the university's digital infrastructure and the evolution of its information system architecture, as well as managing multiple accounts and portals. Lyamin also focused on information security and the development of new domestic software.

All documents in the accounting systems are recorded in accordance with the law. This includes financial reports, educational and research activity reports. This means there's strict reporting, no data changes, and everything is regulated. That's why we use large-scale solutions like Directum here," Andrey Lyamin explained.

Georgy Terentyev delivered a presentation entitled "The Directum Solutions Ecosystem as a Driver of Higher Education Digitalization," in which he explained in detail the Directum platform and its advantages. He also discussed approaches to implementing and configuring the system.

Directum is the foundation upon which the digitalization of daily tasks and routine processes rests, noted Georgy Terentyev.

Conference attendees also heard several expert presentations on the development of information systems, successes in IT project implementation, and trends and prospects for IT systems in education. Alexander Pavlov, Head of the Department of Information Support and Automation of Electronic Document Management at SPbPU, presented "The Experience of Digitalizing Internal Processes at Polytechnic University Based on Directum Solutions." Ilya Petukhov, Project Manager for AI Product Development at DIRECTUM, presented "Directum RX – An Intelligent Ecosystem with Embedded Generative AI. Practical Cases of Using AI in Universities and Other Major Clients." Yuri Tikhonov, Sales Manager at SoftSnow, also presented two other papers: "New Promising Solutions from Directum" and "HR Electronic Document Management Based on Directum HR Pro."

Participants were also given a tour of the Technopolis Polytech supercomputer center and engineering complex, where they learned about ongoing internal and external projects, as well as the management and structure of the information ecosystem.

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