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Students from the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU won the 6th All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad "Legend" named after V.B. Belyaev, which took place in Perm. This is one of Russia's largest events for professional chefs, cooks, and connoisseurs of culinary art.

Over 200 participants competed for the title of best culinary specialists. These included juniors, waiters, and chefs from St. Petersburg, Perm, Kaliningrad, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Yekaterinburg, Penza, Rostov-on-Don, Kostroma, and other regions of Russia.

The SPbPU Institute of Food and Beverage was represented by a team of third- and fourth-year students. The competition was preceded by extensive preparation, including developing and preparing a signature two-course set menu (appetizer and main course) on the theme of "Modern Russian Cuisine of Our Region," as well as setting a themed table in keeping with the concept of haute cuisine and serving guests. Our students successfully completed the theoretical and practical sections in all competencies and represented the Polytechnic University with distinction, demonstrating high skill and team spirit.

First place in the Junior category — Alexander Kulgin, assistant Egor Ivanov First place in the Waiter category — Arina Ivshina First place in the Team category — Fuad Khudaverdiev (chef of a catering agency in St. Petersburg), Alexander Kulgin (assistant), Arina Ivshina (waiter)

The jury included recognized experts in culinary arts and service.

Arkady Ponomarev – Chief Judge, President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Oleg Ponomarev – Restaurateur, Vice President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Valeria Novikova – Regional Judge of the Federal Association of Restaurants and Restaurants, Co-owner of a tea company.

Such brilliant results became possible thanks to the mentors and teachers of the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics – Anna Selifontova and Yulia Matveeva.

"The trip to the Olympics gave me new professional experience and a wealth of positive emotions. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped and supported us; it's incredibly important and valuable," Egor Ivanov shared his impressions. "I'd especially like to thank Sasha Kulgin, who completely developed the dish set for the Olympics. It was a great experience working with him on the dishes and competing; without him, this trip simply wouldn't have happened. A huge thank you to our coach and mentor, Anna Sergeevna Selifontova. And a special congratulations to Arina Ivshina, who, despite all the difficulties and obstacles, won the Waiter category."

"This is my first professional competition in the restaurant and service industry. Of course, there were some nerves and worries. Preparations began long before the competition began, as everything had to be perfect, from the tablecloth to my appearance," said Arina Ivshina. "I'm incredibly grateful to my mentor, Yulia Aniktorievna Matveeva, and to my friends and family for their round-the-clock support and moral support! Without them, I wouldn't have won. I'd also like to thank the competition organizers. With so many nominations and participants, everything was top-notch. There were no delays or hitches. I was thrilled with this trip! We not only took home first place, but also had a wonderful experience."

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University presented its educational programs at the international educational exhibition "Russian Education. Tashkent 2025." Forty-four leading Russian universities from 22 regions of the country participated.

The event, organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office with the support of the Russian Embassy in Uzbekistan, became the largest platform for presenting Russian higher education in Central Asia. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Uzbekistan Alexey Erkhov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov, and Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office Irina Staroselskaya spoke at the opening ceremony.

Pavel Shevtsov emphasized that humanitarian cooperation, including higher education, remains a key element of strategic cooperation between the two countries. Training qualified specialists for Uzbekistan's economy is a priority on the joint agenda.

Irina Staroselskaya urged applicants and their parents to take a responsible approach to choosing a career and emphasized the need to focus on current labor market needs and prospects for personal growth.

Alexey Erkhov noted: "Last year, the exhibition was visited by approximately four thousand people, and today we see this positive trend continuing. Starting in 2024, the number of quotas for Uzbek citizens has been increased to 810."

The SPbPU delegation was represented by Tatyana Sytnikova, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, and Georgy Vasilyanov, research fellow at the Industrial Systems for Streaming Data Processing Laboratory of the SPbPU NTI Center. Tatyana Sytnikova held a number of working meetings and spoke atpress briefing at the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center.

An important aspect of the exhibition was introducing prospective students to study opportunities under Russian Government quotas, which cover preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. Visitors to the SPbPU stand received individual consultations on program areas, admission requirements, and employment prospects.

The exhibition featured a "Parents' Meeting in a New Format" and a series of master classes from representatives of Russian universities, which enabled direct dialogue between educational institutions and potential applicants.

Georgy Vasilyanov, a leading expert on the topic of "Mission: Ground Drone," was particularly interesting for exhibition participants. He demonstrated a compact, wheeled, autonomous robot with piloting capabilities. Applicants and students also played a mini-board game called "Build a Drone," equipping the device with various sensors and devices. The master class enjoyed record attendance and generated keen interest among both students and representatives of educational institutions in Uzbekistan.

"About 200 students from Uzbekistan study at the Polytechnic University annually, and we are ready to expand this cooperation," noted Tatyana Sytnikova. "We offer joint educational programs with leading universities in Uzbekistan, including the Tashkent State Technical University and the Fergana Polytechnic Institute."

Selection and competitive events for international applicants wishing to study at the Polytechnic University under a quota from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education (under a quota) in the next academic year will begin soon. Up-to-date information on these dates is available atPolytechnic's English-language Telegram channel.

The first qualifying round of the International Olympiad started on September 1st. Open Doors: Russian Scholarship ProjectThe winners will have the opportunity to enroll in the Polytechnic University's undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs without entrance examinations in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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A delegation from the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," the Russian University of Transport, and the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT" visited Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. During the visit, a series of working meetings were held to discuss prospects for cooperation and the implementation of a joint roadmap.

The delegation included Sergey Goshovets, Head of the Department of Scientific and Technical Research, Information Technology, and Economic Support of the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," Nikolay Bystrov, President of the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT," a lecturer at the Academy of Road Management of the Russian University of Transport (RUT), and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of RUT (MIIT). Representing St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the meeting was attended by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Scientific Research.

During the visit, the delegation met with SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. The meeting discussed developing cooperation between universities and road transport organizations, as well as activities to implement the 2025–2027 roadmap. Particular attention was paid to advancing research and the development of national standards and regulatory documentation for improving the durability and safety of highways, developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles, and training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers.

The delegation also held a working meeting with Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs. Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT), attended the meeting. The participants discussed joint educational activities in training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers. Particular attention was paid to the development and implementation of network programs for higher and continuing professional education.

A working meeting was also held at the base Civil Engineering InstituteParticipants highlighted key areas of cooperation, including joint research and development with ROSDORNII to improve the durability and safety of highways. Special attention was paid to the development of national standards and regulatory documentation in this area, in collaboration with ROSDORNII, NII TSK, and Technical Committee TC 418. They also discussed prospects for developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles. During the visit, the delegation toured the infrastructure and laboratories of the Civil Engineering Institute, which specialize in road construction research. The guests were particularly interested in projects related to the development of noise barriers, as well as innovative technologies aimed at improving the durability and safety of highways.

To implement the roadmap's activities, a Research and Educational Center for Roadway Modeling will be opened at SPbPU within the Institute of Civil Engineering. Albert Bashkarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, has been appointed as the center's scientific director, and Yuri Lazarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, will be its director. The Research and Educational Center will be established to conduct fundamental and applied research in the design, survey, and calculation of roadway structures; the assessment and construction technologies of highways, bridges, tunnels, and airfields; materials testing; and the development of regulatory documents. The Center will implement educational programs by combining the efforts of SPbPU's higher education institutions and laboratories to organize interdisciplinary workshops and research involving undergraduate and graduate students. The Center's activities will be aimed at developing knowledge-intensive technologies in accordance with the priority areas of the SPbPU Development Program, the strategy for the technological development of the Russian economy, and decrees of the President of the Russian Federation in science and technology.

University research should play a major role in shaping technical policy in any industry. A true polytechnic university offers a wide range of opportunities, because the road industry, in particular, is a polytechnical industry that encompasses a vast array of modern scientific and technical disciplines. In this regard, the road industry's collaboration with Peter the Great Polytechnic University is undoubtedly a new opportunity for the university to contribute its knowledge, skills, and achievements to the industry, and for the industry to gain additional intellectual resources to address its accumulated challenges, commented Nikolai Bystrov, Chairman of TC 418 "Road Management" and President of the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association.

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One hundred and twenty students from 41 universities and 17 Russian cities registered for the Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup. Eight participants, including two Polytechnic students, advanced to the qualifying round. The cup final took place at the TNF Industrial and Energy Forum.

The Polytechnic University team was represented by students Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Ekaterina Beschatnova and Alexander Prokhorov, who performed brilliantly at the competition.

These competitions help young students learn new things, exchange knowledge, and work with modern equipment, noted Alexander Prokhorov, for whom participation in the competition was an important step in his professional development.

The participants manufactured a centrifugal pump impeller used in oil production and refineries. The main objective was to complete the entire component creation process. The students scanned the submitted impeller sample, created a digital model, and 3D-printed a plastic impeller based on it. The resulting products underwent bench testing. The jury assessed the components for strength, precision, and compliance with specifications.

At the competition, we witnessed the full cycle of creating a complex pump component—from 3D scanning to manufacturing and testing. Each participant performed a variety of operations, including digital model development and 3D printing. The final result was determined by the precision of all stages of the work. The young people demonstrated excellent performance in solving the assigned tasks and demonstrated their engineering potential. I wish them continued professional development in this field," commented Ivan Kuzin, Deputy General Director of RN-BashNIPIneft.

The Polytechnic students successfully completed the task, presenting a complete solution to the jury. They also tested their product and demonstrated their in-depth knowledge in an engineering quiz. Working with a modern Russian scanner, they gained unique experience in the field of domestic development.

First place went to third-year student of the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology Ekaterina Beschatnova, who received 250,000 rubles for her victory.

"These competitions were a great opportunity to showcase our skills. We completed the full pump impeller development cycle and successfully completed the 3D modeling tasks," shared Ekaterina Beschatnova.

The Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup was hosted by RN-BashNIPIneft with the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz and RN-Technologies (part of Rosneft). The competition was held under the auspices of the large-scale IT Marathon, which the company has been holding for the seventh year in a row.

The 2025 Rosneft IT Marathon will feature four diverse competitions designed for a wide audience. By the end of the year, the company will host an Academic Tournament, a Student Computer Vision Hackathon, and a Geonavigation League. Registration is available on the websiteThe winners and runners-up of all IT Marathon competitions will meet in December at the gala finale in Moscow.

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September 19th was a truly historic day at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport (IMMT) at SPbPU. It was marked by two significant events: the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Engineering Development Center and the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Heat Treatment Department.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and IMMIT SPbPU Director Anatoly Popovich participated in the opening ceremony and celebratory events. They emphasized the continuity of generations and the profound connection between the institute's great history and innovative future.

"The center will become a breeding ground for talent and innovation for domestic industry," Andrey Rudskoy said during the ceremony. "Here, at the intersection of science and education, students will acquire unique competencies and work on real-world projects, making discoveries for the benefit of our country. And it's especially symbolic that we are laying the foundation for the future on a day when we celebrate our rich history."

"The Department of Heat Treatment's 95 years represent 95 years of training outstanding engineers, fundamental research, and technological breakthroughs," added Anatoly Popovich. "The new site—the Engineering Development Center—will be a worthy continuation of these traditions. It will inherit the scientific spirit and strict quality standards established by generations of scientists at this legendary department."

The anniversary celebration included a meeting with faculty members who had worked there at various times. Also present were graduates from various years, some of whom dedicated their lives to the Polytechnic University, while others chose other professional fields.

Symbolically, the first research projects at the new Center will focus on modern materials processing methods, continuing the scientific direction established by its predecessors. Thus, preserving and respecting its legacy, IMMiT is confidently building a high-tech future.

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In 2025, the Polytechnic University's Open Education Center celebrates its 10th anniversary. The journey from the first experiments with posting educational materials on a website to the creation of a full-fledged digital educational environment, "Open Polytechnic," and the launch of over 150 online courses on the national platform was both challenging and rewarding. Svetlana Kalmykova, head of the Open Education Center, spoke with the newspaper "Polytechnic" about the origins and success of distance learning at the Polytechnic University, and the projects that have become the Center's key focus.

This interview is both a look into the past and a conversation about the future, but most importantly, it is the story of Svetlana Vladimirovna herself.– a person for whom education has become a matter of life.

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Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov was featured in the seventh episode of the video digest "Polytechnic as a Priority."

Dmitry Vladimirovich spoke about the expansion of the range of educational programs and projects related to the university's key scientific and technological areas. According to the Vice Rector, the creation of leading educational products and the development of human capital at various educational levels are essential for ensuring technological leadership.

This video digest will tell you about the changes that will occur in the field of supplementary and pre-university education in the near future.

Informational video digests prepared by the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership highlight the university's most important scientific and technical projects and areas participating in the Priority 2030 program. These videos are designed to help you understand the program, learn about the projects receiving funding, and follow their implementation.

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The 12th International Technological Development Forum, Technoprom-2025, was held in Novosibirsk. The event was held as part of Russian Science and Technology Week. The theme of Technoprom-2025 was "Science, Human Resources, Industry: Key Components of Technological Leadership." The event's focus was "Technology as a Factor in Regional Development." The goal of the forum was to discuss a range of measures to ensure technological breakthroughs.

Over the course of three days, experts discussed key issues related to the accelerated implementation of scientific research results in the economy, staffing of priority sectors, increased investment in science by the government and business, and the involvement of talented young people in scientific, technological, and innovative activities.

The forum's business program included seven industry tracks dedicated to unmanned aerial systems, nuclear and energy technologies, new materials and chemistry, production and automation equipment (including robotics and instrumentation), new health-preserving technologies, technological support for food security, environmental well-being, and climate.

The program also included four thematic tracks focused on discussions in the areas of intellectual property, science and technology governance systems, key areas and current results of the Decade of Science and Technology, and regional participation in national projects to ensure technological leadership.

Each track featured plenary sessions, roundtables, strategic sessions, and business meetings. The forum was complemented by 11 satellite events, including the 19th Siberian Venture Fair, the 2nd Russia-Africa Forum, the 1st Eurasian Export Forum, the 5th National Technology Transfer Forum, and other significant events.

The organizers of Technoprom-2025 were the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Novosibirsk Region, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Novosibirsk State University.

As per tradition, universities from the Priority 2030 program and the Advanced Engineering Schools project participated in the largest technology event. During these days, they presented cutting-edge developments and, together with industrial partners, discussed key issues in the development of engineering education at the Sociocenter booth of the Federal State Autonomous Institution. The team from the Advanced Engineering School of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, "Digital Engineering," participated in the Technoprom-2025 forum for the ninth time, including presenting innovative developments and key educational approaches at the Sociocenter booth.

Alexey Borovkov, chief designer of the key scientific and technological development area at SPbPU, "System Digital Engineering," and director of the SPbPU PIS, was one of the key speakers at the Sociocenter, a Federal State Autonomous Institutional Organization (FSBI) event dedicated to discussing current issues and development paths for engineering education in Russia, as well as the role of effective cooperation between universities and industrial partners in this process.

Alexey Borovkov took part in the following events:

Design session "Development strategies for engineering universities"; discussion "The future of engineering education: key trends"; discussion "Project office versus university: conflict of initiatives for the development of current activities".

The design session "Development Strategies for Engineering Universities" examined promising models for developing engineering education in the context of the digital transformation of the economy. Participants discussed the need to integrate development strategies into university development programs, as well as approaches to developing and modernizing educational programs in light of new goals.

According to Alexey Ivanovich, a key aspect of university activity is collaboration with industrial partners and participation in national technological leadership projects. The speaker emphasized that universities need to not only participate in all key scientific and technological areas, but also select those in which the university has competitive competencies and scientific and technological groundwork.

"I'm deeply convinced that what's currently underway is a competition between the scientific and technological advances of universities and research centers. We must be able to adapt these advances quickly enough to meet the current frontier engineering challenges of industry," concluded Alexey Borovkov.

The discussion "The Future of Engineering Education: Key Trends" identified key areas for the development of engineering education, including the need to strengthen practical training and develop competencies in systems engineering and digital modeling.

During the discussion "Project Office vs. University: Conflict of Initiatives for the Development of Current Activities," participants discussed current issues of coordinating the project activities of universities and project offices, and also noted the main forms of balance between current activities and strategic development initiatives.

Alexey Borovkov's speeches and participation in events organized by the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter" highlight the significant role of SPbPU in shaping the strategy for the development of engineering education in Russia and its active position on issues of integrating science, education, and industry.

The Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter" booth featured technological solutions from the SPbPU PISh in the field of thermoplastic polymer composite materials and additive technologies:

Demonstrator of automated lay-up technology for thermoplastic unidirectional prepregs; demonstrator of induction welding technology for thermoplastic polymer composite materials; demonstrator of overprinting technology.

A demonstrator of automated thermoplastic unidirectional prepreg layup technology presented to exhibition participants the possibilities of creating multilayer composite structures with a specified reinforcement structure, including products with complex geometries and unlimited sizes. This is relevant for aircraft manufacturing, including unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft, engine manufacturing, rocket and space technology, shipbuilding, and transportation.

The TPKM induction welding technology demonstrator allowed experts to evaluate a method for welding carbon fiber reinforced plastics with matrices made of any thermoplastic polymers, with a total weld thickness of up to 7.5 mm and achieving strength characteristics twice as good as those achieved with specialized adhesives.

An overprinting technology demonstrator presented a method for producing three-layer composite panels that combines automated skin layup and additive manufacturing of a variable-stiffness honeycomb core. Overprinting technology allows these components to be integrated into a single structure, providing increased impact resistance, reduced weight while maintaining strength, the ability to locally reinforce structures, and a reduction in the number of manufacturing steps.

Alexey Borovkov discussed the main projects and initiatives of the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" in the field of composite materials and additive manufacturing, as well as the exhibits on display at the exhibition, at the roundtable "Advanced Materials and Digital Materials Science." Experts discussed the key challenges and prospects for implementing new materials in various industries. The discussion focused on the goals, objectives, and progress of Subdirection 4 of the VTN Cultural Center "Technologies of New Materials and Substances": "Advanced Materials and Digital Materials Science," as well as the objectives and best practices of digital materials science.

Digital modeling allows us to predict the properties of materials, improve their performance, manage them effectively, and significantly reduce the time required to develop new solutions to achieve technological leadership, noted Alexey Borovkov, citing examples of successful projects in aircraft manufacturing, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in nuclear energy.

Engineer at the Polymer Composite Materials Laboratory at SPbPU's PISh, PISh Class of 2025 Master's program "Mechanics of Polymer and Composite Materials" Natalia Grozova was a speaker at the pitch session "Pish Graduates: Student Experience and Cutting-Edge Developments." She told about the specifics of training at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering" and the participation of graduate students in the development of science-intensive projects in the field of TBM with industrial partners based on Laboratory of Polymer Composite Materials PISH SPbPU.

Alexey Borovkov introduced the participants round table "Collective Use Centers and Unique Scientific Facilities: Prospects and Challenges" The capabilities of another advanced SPbPU infrastructure facility—the Polytechnic Supercomputer Center—were discussed. The speaker highlighted the center's unique digital architecture, which is used to solve high-tech problems for research teams from SPbPU departments, researchers from third-party institutes and organizations of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the Russian Academy of Sciences, other scientific and educational organizations, industrial enterprises, individual entrepreneurs, and other individuals conducting R&D.

The Polytechnic Supercomputer Center boasts high-performance computing systems with a total peak performance of over 4.5 peta-flops for the efficient solution of various resource-intensive scientific and technological problems, placing it at the forefront of supercomputer centers at universities within the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

To solve today's frontier engineering challenges in industry and to carry out breakthrough R&D, supercomputer infrastructure must be complemented by a developed cyber infrastructure. The digital platform for the development and application of digital twins CML-Bench® [1, 2] is one of the key elements of the cyberinfrastructure of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering." The digital platform allows PESH engineers to store and use data, mathematical and computer models [1 , 2], undergone procedures verification Andvalidation, the results of numerous digital (virtual) tests, including using digital (virtual) test benches Andpolygons, forming a unique scientific and technological foundation in the field of systems digital engineering. Currently, the CML-Bench® Digital Platform hosts over 373,000 digital and design solutions. The synergy of supercomputer and cyber infrastructure creates the potential for over 100 R&D projects annually. To solve knowledge-intensive multidisciplinary problems, over 100 digital (virtual) tests are conducted every day, concluded Alexey Ivanovich.

The experience of SPbPU Advanced School of Engineering (ASE) engineers in integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the CML-Bench® Digital Platform for the Development and Application of Digital Twins was presented at a roundtable discussion entitled "ASE Practices in the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies." Alexey Borovkov presented a paper entitled "AI Assistant (Chatbot) in Systems Digital Engineering as a Tool for Systematizing Knowledge and Training Engineers at the ASE "Digital Engineering." At the event, representatives of the Advanced Schools of Engineering shared best practices in the use of artificial intelligence in education, science, and industry.

In addition, Alexey Borovkov took an active part in the panel discussion "Business Investments in Science: Problems and Prospects," organized by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). The discussion focused on the conditions for business investment in scientific projects, research groups, and scientific and technological infrastructure, identifying and formulating the specifics of technology localization for the purpose of achieving technological leadership, and developing, based on the results of the expert session, proposals for amendments to current legislation that would facilitate the development of measures for expansion.

One possible form of "investing in science" is investing in the development of qualified partnerships. The development and implementation of a qualified partnership model involves regular collaboration between a qualified client and a qualified contractor, ideally based on roadmaps. Such roadmaps enable the establishment of long-term and planned collaborations with leading state corporations such as Rosatom, Rostec, Roscosmos, Gazprom Neft, and others, which act as qualified clients. Through such collaboration, university departments focused on solving frontier engineering problems and performing commissioned R&D, primarily the Advanced Engineering Schools, which have progressed from fundamental research to applied R&D and innovative developments, accumulate knowledge and build a significant scientific and technological foundation, enabling them to qualify as qualified contractors, noted Alexey Ivanovich.

The Technoprom-2025 Forum became an innovative platform where representatives from regions, enterprises, scientific and educational organizations, development institutions, and federal executive bodies, along with colleagues from friendly countries, were able to discuss issues related to the country's scientific and technological development and build interregional and international cooperation chains to achieve technological leadership using specific projects, case studies, and technological developments.

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In September 2025, the large-scale industry championship PetroChemSkills, organized by SIBUR according to WorldSkills standards, took place. This key event for blue-collar workers and students from technical universities aims to highlight the prestige of working in the industry and provide opportunities for developing professional competencies. Participation in PetroChemSkills brought the SPbPU team not only competitive experience and knowledge but also victory in the "Digital Substation" category.

In 2025, the championship saw a significant increase in the number of young participants: over 60 students from schools, colleges, and universities across the country competed in 20 competencies. Among the new features was a separate competency, "Digital Substation," which was previously part of the "Maintenance and Repair of Relay Protection and Automation Equipment" program. Representatives from leading Russian energy universities, including Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, competed for the title of best in this promising discipline.

Polytechnic University was represented by the Institute of Energy team, consisting of Andrei Klevakin, a second-year master's student at the Higher School of High Voltage Power Engineering (major: "Automation of Electric Power Systems"), and expert and senior lecturer at HSE, Aleksandr Bogdanov.

"In my university classes, we talked a lot about the IEC 61850 standard, its application, and the rapid development of digital substations. I was very interested in this topic, so I wanted to develop my knowledge further, including trying my hand at some kind of competition," shared Andrey Klevakin.

In addition to the competitive atmosphere, the championship also provided a unique platform for professional networking. It brought together practicing specialists (adjusters, operators, designers) and students from various universities. The organization and judging were provided by leading specialists from equipment manufacturers: EKRA, Mekhanotronika, ChEAZ, Prosoft Systems, Kyland, and Tekvel.

"We met colleagues from other universities, representatives of equipment manufacturers, judges, and supervisors. There was a lot of communication, and I learned from the experience of the older generation," Andrey said. "I think I performed very well, but I realized there were aspects of equipment setup that I wasn't familiar with. I have the theoretical foundation; all I need to do is gain experience using various equipment, taking into account the specifics of each manufacturer."

The championship organizers conducted training at the Tekvel training center and organized a tour of the ZapSibNeftekhim oil refinery, as well as an operating digital substation, which is used as a test site for new equipment.

Alexander Bogdanov summarized: "Participation provided new contacts, competitive experience, an assessment of my capabilities, and an understanding of what to strive for. It was an opportunity to learn and exchange opinions with professionals and to look at existing problems from the manufacturers' perspective."

Participation in projects like PetroChemSkills allows our students and faculty to stay at the forefront of energy technology trends, strengthen ties with industry partners, and contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel for the future of Russia's digital energy sector.

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Nguyen Thanh Cha, an energetic SPbPU student from Vietnam studying under the Russian government's quota for Vietnamese citizens, shared how she decided to come to Russia, the challenges she faced during her move, and why she enrolled at the Polytechnic University.

— Nguyen Thanh Cha, let's start from the very beginning. How did you end up in St. Petersburg?

It all started in Hanoi, at the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. I studied English and Russian extensively. Russian culture fascinated me, and when my teacher told me about the competition for a Russian state scholarship, I decided, "This is my chance." The competition was rigorous—three rounds at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi. When I found out I'd won, I couldn't believe it! My dream of studying abroad had come true, especially with such support.

— Why did you choose Polytechnic University and the Advertising and PR program?

"I studied reviews and photos. I was captivated by the modern campus, the vast grounds, and the many international students. And majoring in Advertising and Public Relations at the Humanities Institute was a conscious choice. Even in school, I was a media lover: I wrote articles, managed social media, and even worked as a freelance photographer. I love creating meaning and influencing perceptions.

— What were your first impressions of Russia and the Polytechnic University?

"My first impression when I left the airport was cold! But St. Petersburg immediately captivated me—so majestic! I got lost at the Polytechnic on my first day. The grounds are like a small city: spacious, green, with seven cafeterias. A student's paradise!"

Moving to another country is always a challenge. What practical difficulties did you encounter initially?

— Documents! So many papers, certificates, registrations… My head was spinning. It's good that now a foreign student at the Polytechnic University can get everything done in one place— at the Unified Service Center for Foreign Citizens (USSCF)And, of course, the language barrier. Although I studied Russian in school, I only became fluent after three months of preparatory courses. Thanks to the patient teachers!

— Speaking of the teachers, what impression did you get of them?

"I believe that love for a subject is born from the teacher. I was lucky at the Polytechnic University! The teachers here don't just impart theory—they spark interest. During lectures on the fundamentals of advertising, psychology, or visual communications, you feel the world of this profession unfold. I'm incredibly grateful to all my teachers, who inspire me to overcome any challenge."

— Tell us about your favorite places in St. Petersburg.

"I'm a museum buff! The Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Kunstkamera… They're treasure troves! But most of all, I love just strolling. Strolling along the embankment, getting lost in the courtyards, feeling the breath of history. I recommend it to everyone—just go and see! St. Petersburg won't disappoint."

— What surprised you most about Russia after Vietnam?

— Besides the cold? The food! We have completely different tastes, spices, cooking methods. It was unusual at first, but now I love borscht and syrniki! And then there's the scale. The open spaces, the wide avenues, the high ceilings in the buildings. It's impressive.

— What are your plans for the future?

"The most important thing now is to successfully complete my bachelor's degree. And then—master's! I want to deepen my knowledge. Perhaps here at the Polytechnic, perhaps through an exchange. I have two whole years ahead of me, so I have plenty of time! And I also dream of seeing more of Russia: I've already been to Murmansk and Sortavala, and Kazan and the Golden Ring are on my list."

— Your advice to those thinking about studying in Russia?

"Don't be afraid! Yes, it will be cold, and the language and paperwork will be challenging. But it's definitely worth it. You'll get a quality education, a unique experience living in an amazing country, and meet friends from all over the world. Russia teaches resilience and opens hearts. The main thing is to take the first step, like I did!"

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