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The final meeting of the Academic Council for 2025 was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event included a formal presentation of awards to staff and students and a review of the year's results.

At the beginning of the meeting, SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy noted that December 22 (old style) marked the 170th anniversary of the birth of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute. He also mentioned that on this day opened an exhibition at the Polytechnic Museum, dedicated to the first director of the institute, and in NIK – an exhibition of paintings by Andrei Gagarin's great-granddaughter, artist Elena Artsutanova.

According to tradition, awards were presented to outstanding polytechnicians at the meeting of the Academic Council.

For its support of the development of the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Endowment Fund, BMH RUS was awarded a commemorative medal and a letter of gratitude from the university. The award was presented to Vasily Fishchev, the company's Development Director and a 1998 graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

The Baltic Gems trading house was awarded for its support of the University Endowment Fund's "Economic Education" endowment fund. The award was presented to the company's CEO, Maxim Ratnikov.

For her personal achievements in the education and training of academic staff, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation" was awarded to Irina Krasyuk, professor at the Higher School of Advanced Digital Technologies at the PIS "CI."

For her outstanding achievements and successes in promoting the development of scientific potential and professional education, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education in St. Petersburg" was awarded to Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Technology.

The Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg awarded a certificate of gratitude to Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

A professor's certificate was awarded to Vladimir Sergeev, professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research at the PhysMech Institute and head of the controlled thermonuclear fusion research laboratory.

Associate Professor certificates were received by:

Associate Professor of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics (IMW&T) Alexander Bakhshiev; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technologies at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications Sergey Ivanov; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications and Telecommunications Ksenia Kikkas; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics Alexey Lukin; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering at the Institute of Electrical and Telecommunications Ivan Rumyantsev; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications Boris Spassky; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications Angi Skhvediani; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Vasily Teplukhin.

In addition, the "For Merit" badge of distinction was awarded to Polytechnic University graduate, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, and 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics champion in speed skating, Yevgeny Kulikov.

As the saying goes, "Accidents are not accidents." Fifty years ago, when I lived in Chita, people from the Polytechnic University came there for the holidays. Then I received an offer to join them in Leningrad. So, in 1975, I became a student at the Polytechnic University and continued my athletic career here. In 1976, after the Olympics, I stood in this very hall and received my first award for my contribution to the image of the Leningrad Polytechnic University," noted Evgeny Kulikov.

Also, for their significant contribution to the university's development, the "For Merit" badge of distinction was presented to Tatyana Nam, Deputy Director of the Humanities Institute, and Anna Rubtsova, Director of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy.

For his high professionalism and significant contribution to engineering training and the university's research, Vadim Korablyov, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, received a Certificate of Appreciation from SPbPU. He also celebrated his birthday that same day. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy emphasized that it was fate to share the same birthday as the institute's first director, Andrei Gagarin. Vadim Korablyov has already received numerous university and departmental awards, recognizing his professionalism and achievements in research and teaching.

For conscientious and professional performance of her official duties, SPbPU awarded a Certificate of Gratitude to Evgeniya Shevchuk, Director of the Administrative and Legal Department.

For the high level of organization of the university's participation in the V Congress of Young Scientists, SPbPU awarded Commendations to Irina Rudskaya, Director of the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis, and Ksenia Kuzmina, Head of the Department for Scientific Certification and Training of Highly Qualified Personnel.

Vera Loboda, Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering at the Institute of Electronics and Technology, Anna Chernikova, Deputy Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Mathematics, and Alexander Shchukin, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Software Engineering at the Institute of Computer Science and Information Technologies, were awarded certificates of appreciation for their contribution to the development of quality assurance in higher education and their participation as experts in the first All-Russian competition "Best Model of an Internal Education Quality Assessment System."

In addition, university students were awarded at the Academic Council meeting. The winners of the superfinal of the Vladimir Navodnov Open International Student Internet Olympiad in Mathematics were PhysMech students Trinh Thi Thu Hoai and Sergey Krupitsa.

Egor Grigoriev, a student at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications, was awarded a first-place diploma for winning the Regional Subject Olympiad in Mathematics for Universities of St. Petersburg.

The SPbPU team was awarded a second-place diploma and a cup for winning second place in the team championship of the regional subject Olympiad of St. Petersburg universities in radio engineering. The award was presented to the team captain, Maxim Artemyev, a student at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications.

The winners of the international robot combat championship "Battle of Robots 2025" – the "Omnivores" team, students from IMMiT: Viktor Yakovlev, Alexander Andreev, Vladimir Kravchuk, Viktor Rudakov, and Vladislav Sharynin – were awarded.

Also awarded were Yegor Ivanov, a third-year student at the Institute of Professional Education and the winner of the 5th St. Petersburg Governor's Cup "Best Junior of St. Petersburg Cuisine 2025" and the winner of the "Student of the Year" competition in the St. Petersburg secondary vocational education system in the "Student Passionate about His Future Profession" category.

We always hold the awards ceremony at the Academic Council meeting because we thank our staff and students for their support of the university and for their invaluable contribution to its greatness. And it doesn't matter what the field is, be it sports or science. They are equally valuable. This is the destiny of exceptional individuals," commented SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

Following the awards ceremony for outstanding polytechnic students, Alexander Rechinsky, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Economics and Finance, delivered a report on the university's financial results for the current year and its financial and economic plan for 2026. In his report, he noted the Polytechnic University's successes compared to previous years and outlined plans for further improvement of the university's economic system.

Then, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security Maxim Pasholikov spoke about the development of endowment funds and youth projects, as well as opportunities to increase student scholarships.

In addition, a vote was held on the assignment of academic titles, and candidates were nominated for the “Honorary Worker of SPbPU” award.

The final item on the agenda was a report by SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov on monitoring the execution of instructions.

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The RAW 2025 scientific and practical conference "Robots, Additive Manufacturing, and Welding" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was organized by the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory with the support of its partners, TECHLAB and Robowizard.

Over the course of two days, participants discussed current issues at the intersection of science and industry. The conference program was quite comprehensive.

A day of expert presentations on innovations, real-world implementation cases, and support measures in robotics, additive manufacturing, and welding. A practical day included a demonstration of equipment and developments in the university laboratory. Participants observed the metal growth process, robotic welding, laser technologies, and even had the opportunity to process metal using ablation. A poster session featured students from SPbPU, NUST MISIS, and Xi'an University of Technology presenting their research projects.

The conference provided experts from industrial companies, researchers, and students with a platform for professional dialogue and exchange of experiences.

The RAW conference demonstrated that the fastest path from idea to implementation is through direct collaboration between universities and industry, where the former create new technologies and supply personnel, and the latter set ambitious goals.

"We are pleasantly surprised by such increased interest in the developments of the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory, part of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport," said Anton Naumov, Deputy Director of IMMiT. "I want to highlight the uniqueness of this event! Firstly, we witnessed the birth of a new large-scale RAW conference, which we plan to hold regularly. Secondly, the conference combined science and industry—the first day was devoted to plenary and poster presentations, and on the second day, participants were introduced to the laboratory's and our partners' developments, held master classes, and demonstrated the implementation of technological processes on equipment. Thirdly, this conference not only brought together students, researchers, and company directors from various cities across Russia, but also became international. Students from Xi'an University of Technology, who came to IMMiT for an internship, presented their poster presentations. This is an excellent start for the RAW scientific and practical conference!"

This was our first experience organizing a conference and practical seminar. We tried to address the most pressing issues: financing, production and design challenges, visions for future results, and working with modern equipment. Together with our participants, we found answers to many questions. Therefore, I consider the RAW 2025 conference a success. See you next year! said Oleg Panchenko, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Physics and Metallurgy and Head of the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory.

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An exhibition by a St. Petersburg artist has opened at the Technopolis Polytech research building. Elena Artsutanova, the great-granddaughter of the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, Prince Andrei Gagarin.

The exhibition is dedicated to the 170th anniversary of Andrei Grigorievich's birth. According to the old calendar, the first director of the Polytechnic University was born on December 22, 1855. He passed away in December 1920. Elena Artsutanova passed away in December 2024. The exhibition, dedicated to the memory of both Gagarins, embodies the connection between generations of this family through the Polytechnic University.

The opening ceremony was attended not only by Polytechnic University staff and students, but also by Elena Dmitrievna’s close friends, colleagues, and students.

"Today, for the first time, an exhibition dedicated to the memory of our beloved Elena Artsutanova opens within these walls," said artist, teacher, and member of the Creative Union of Artists Svetlana Zapolskaya. "Her great-grandfather, Prince Andrei Gagarin, was the first rector of the university. Elena treasured her family's memory and maintained close ties with the university. Three memorable dates coincided in December, and this exhibition is dedicated to them. The works on display here reflect the world of Elena Artsutanova, with its rhythms, forms, color flows, and accents."

Svetlana Zapolskaya reported that on September 14, 2025, the burial of Gagarin's great-granddaughter next to her great-grandfather took place in Kholomki in a solemn ceremony. Furthermore, in September, the estate continued the tradition of holding plein air paintings, as was the case with Elena Dmitrievna.

Artist, graphic designer, and member of the Creative Union of Artists, Marina Oz, on behalf of Elena Dmitrievna's friends, family, and followers, expressed sincere gratitude to the Polytechnic University for its support in organizing the exhibition and its sensitive attention to the Gagarin family's memorable date.

"When creating this exhibition, we remembered how meticulously and thoughtfully Elena Dmitrievna approached the display of her works," Marina said. "We made every effort to convey the spirit of her paintings in our new university space. We received invaluable assistance from Elena Dmitrievna's friend and colleague, artist and teacher Olga Leonidovna, as well as her loyal allies from the RGB creative group. For us, this exhibition is a meeting of two worlds: the world of her great-grandfather's precise engineering and the emotional creativity of his great-granddaughter. Through the language of color, Elena Dmitrievna continues the humanitarian tradition of the Gagarin family."

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy offered a few welcoming remarks: "Today is a significant day for us, because on this day a great man was born who accomplished great things for his country. His achievements are still remembered with reverence and are realized, because he is also remembered as an outstanding engineer. The most important thing for any civilization is to remember its history. This applies to our university as well. We would like to present a gift for Andrey Grigoryevich's anniversary—publish an album of Elena Dmitrievna's artwork. We will present it to our most distinguished guests as a creative legacy of Andrey Gagarin's descendants."

After welcoming remarks, the Polytechnic University rector, along with Andrei Gagarin's great-great-granddaughter, Sofia Korotkova, cut the symbolic ribbon and invited guests to view the exhibition, which occupied three floors of the NIK hall.

Elena Artsutanova was a vibrant artist whose abstract works are a powerful poetry of color. For her, color is the primary carrier of emotion. An active participant in the artistic life of St. Petersburg, a member of the Union of Artists and the Pushkinskaya-10 Art Center, she exhibited her work in Russia and abroad. Elena Dmitrievna was not only an original artist but also a teacher and mentor, bringing together creative people.

The exhibition of Elena Artsutanova's works at the Polytechnic University became a tribute to the Gagarin family.

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Faculty from the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, together with the Open Education Center of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, have developed an educational course, "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools." The project is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030." This educational program is strategically important for the implementation of national priorities outlined in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, the national project "Healthcare," and the "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation" program.

The development of the online course in nutrition was prompted by the launch of the master's program "Nutrition in the Food Industry" at the IBSiB Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production in 2019, which has proven highly popular among students. To date, more than 40 students have successfully completed it. The program is aimed at training nutrition technologists capable of developing products and diets to maintain and improve public health and develop a healthy food industry. The Higher School also regularly received requests for distance learning in advanced training programs in nutrition.

The new online course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" is designed as a comprehensive educational program for advanced training: from the fundamentals of digestive physiology, the nutrient composition of food, and diet planning methodology to the scientific principles of shaping the gut microbiome and creating functional foods, including an introduction to the popular modern healthy lifestyle trend of nutritional biohacking. The program is designed for food industry professionals, nutritionists, fitness industry professionals, students and teachers, as well as anyone interested in healthy eating or looking to master a new profession.

Our course's uniqueness lies in its ability to develop students' knowledge not only of current scientific aspects in the field of healthy nutrition but also of practical skills acquired through case studies and calculations using both traditional approaches and modern digital technologies. Commercial nutrition courses often focus on theoretical aspects or "helpful tips" without integrating modern digital tools, or simply offer an introduction to artificial intelligence without mastering the theoretical foundation. Furthermore, a wealth of unsubstantiated or contradictory nutritional information is circulating online, hindering people from making informed choices. We clearly distinguish between proven methods and popular but unsubstantiated trends, fostering critical thinking in our students. This also applies to the verification and comparative analysis of recommendations generated by artificial intelligence," commented Natalia Barsukova, project director and associate professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Cardiology and Biotechnology (IBBS), highlighting the distinctive features of the course developed by the Polytechnics.

During the course, participants will not only acquire up-to-date knowledge in nutrition science but also learn to apply artificial intelligence tools to solve everyday tasks: from analyzing actual nutrition and nutritional status to calculating the nutritional value of diets and creating personalized nutrition recommendations.

The course consists of 20 topics grouped into four modules. The first three modules contain theoretical materials and practical assignments, including video lectures covering the main topics; longreads and presentations; assignments for independent study; and quizzes. The fourth module includes practical exercises in the form of video lessons; and independent case studies using the Scientific Nutrition Analysis Web Tool (NIAP). A final assessment (test) is included at the end of the course.

The course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" was developed in collaboration with Nutrient Planner, the developer of the NIAP web service. Training in the program will begin in 2026.

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In Moscow, as part of the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities, Rosatom's flagship universities were awarded for the best organization of their university program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. The final stage was the "Atomic Fusion" competition. Following this, the winners in the "Rosatom Key Universities" category were: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, ETU "LETI" named after V.I. Ulyanov, and SevSU.

Throughout the year, the nuclear industry's anniversary was integrated into the educational, scientific, and extracurricular activities of universities across the country. A large-scale university program was developed, uniting the nuclear industry, the higher education system, and youth communities. More than 2,000 events were organized across the country, including 632 technical tours of industry facilities, 1,045 meetings between students and executives and specialists, scientific conferences, "Atom Week," the "Era of Dreamers" celebratory show, "World Atomic Week," the AtomFest industry festival, job fairs, intellectual competitions, lectures, film screenings, and city and family events. The university program brought together 109 Russian universities, engaging over 215,000 students in lively interactions, and reaching over 15 million people.

Russian universities have become a space where students gain knowledge about the development and achievements of the nuclear industry, as well as career prospects at Rosatom enterprises. This result was made possible through the systematic collaboration between Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the university community.

The "Atomic Fusion" competition was established to recognize contributions to the university's program and systematic work on developing human resources. The project aims to engage students, faculty, and university staff in the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry and strengthen industry partnerships. University teams presented their programs, and the best were recognized at the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova and Director General of the Rosatom Corporate Academy Yulia Uzhakina presented awards to the universities that made the greatest contribution to the celebration of the nuclear industry's anniversary year and the development of Rosatom's human resources.

The following universities made it into the top 5: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI, Sevastopol State University

The 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry is a major national holiday. We held a number of events, with a special focus on young people. After all, it is they who will develop the projects we are launching today and create new ones. Together with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, we organized a large-scale university program. Its goal was to engage students, share with them a sense of pride in the achievements of science and technology, and look back on the nuclear industry's journey. Particularly popular among participants were technical tours of enterprises, with around 700 of them taking place," said Yulia Uzhakina, General Director of the Rosatom Corporate Academy.

In the year of the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry, we were able to deepen collaboration between the industry and universities, renew our talent pool, and foster a sense of pride in our country in everyone who has gained new knowledge about breakthrough nuclear technologies. The partnership between the Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Education and Science, and leading technical universities is an important part of Russia's technological leadership ecosystem, said Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

At Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, with the participation of Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and financial support from Rosenergoatom, a renovated Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory was opened. Overall, the university implemented 45 major university program events.

The winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the AtomDiscovery scientific and educational program in 2026. The program includes a tour of nuclear cities, visits to nuclear power plants, and visits to nuclear industry production sites.

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December 22 (old style) marked the 170th anniversary of the birth of the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin.

Andrei Grigorievich not only directed the Polytechnic Institute; he was also an outstanding scientist and inventor. One of his inventions, the Gagarin press, is the centerpiece of the new exhibition at the SPbPU History Museum, dedicated to the memory of one of the Polytechnic's founders and opened on his birthday.

"The anniversary of Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin, the first director of the Polytechnic University, is a very important event for us," said SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy during the opening ceremony. "We honor history and today are taking another step toward perpetuating the memory of one of our great founders. We spent ten years restoring his family estate in Kholomki, and now it's a beautiful building with white columns, a ballroom, and a museum dedicated to the Gagarin family, with whom we maintain close ties."

After welcoming remarks, Andrei Rudskoy, together with Valery Klimov, director of the SPbPU History Museum, cut the green ribbon, and the first visitors entered the museum's new premises.

"Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin was not only the first director but also the chairman of the institute's construction committee. And, in fact, everything we see around us is also his achievement," said Valery Klimov. "170 years have passed, and everyone at the Polytechnic University knows who Prince Gagarin was, but there was no exhibition dedicated specifically to him. And now there is one. Andrei Grigorievich has made history for everyone, not just the Polytechnicians, as a mechanic thanks to this device, which everyone can now see. It's Gagarin's fully restored press, and everyone can now see it."

A. G. Gagarin's crushing press is a device for mechanically testing materials. Its purpose was to test samples for compression and tensile stress and record stress-strain curves. Andrei Grigorievich developed the press while working at the St. Petersburg Arsenal, and in 1896, he received a gold medal for it at the All-Russian Industrial Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod.

Today, the Polytechnic University houses three Gagarin presses, two of which are housed in the Materials Strength Laboratory of the Mechanical Engineering Building and used in teaching. The third press is now housed in a museum, making it available for public viewing. Digital technology also allows visitors to see how it operates.

In addition to the press, the new museum exhibition includes unique materials chronicling the life and work of the Polytechnic's first director. These include pre-revolutionary furniture from the Gagarin family apartment, personal belongings, portraits and photographs from the prince's family archive, laboratory equipment, and books from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

"I am grateful to Andrei Grigorievich's descendants for selflessly sharing with us the things he used," Andrei Rudskoy said, sharing his impressions of the exhibition. "When you understand the kind of person who sat in that chair, at that table, and wrote with that pen, you feel a sense of awe."

The exhibition features numerous interesting exhibits, including samples for testing metals for tension and bending, gas burners, glass from the analytical chemistry laboratory, samples of refractory products for foundry production from the metallurgical laboratory, and a collection of minerals donated to the SPbPU History Museum by the Educational and Historical Reserve "A. G. Gagarin's Estate "Kholomki".

The exhibition "Gagarin's Press" is located in the basement of the Main Building of SPbPU.

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The year 2025 marked a significant period of active work by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to strengthen ties with leading Slavic universities. Large-scale events were held, allowing the universities to exchange experiences, develop common approaches, and lay the foundation for a long-term partnership.

First visit: introduction and arrangements

One of the first significant events was the arrival of delegations from the Belarusian-Russian University (BRU) and the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU) to SPbPU.

Visit program:

Tours of the university campus and the SPbPU History Museum; a meeting with Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, and Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department; a visit to the SPbPU Hydrotower, and an introduction to the work of the Youth Trajectory Center and the Psychological Support Center;

Negotiations with representatives of the SPbPU Student Trade Union were held in St. Petersburg. These negotiations resulted in the signing of an agreement between the SPbPU Trade Union and the BRU Trade Union.

In addition, the guests took part in the Family Victory Day festival, took a tour of the historic center of St. Petersburg, and visited the Great Country – Great Victory 1941–1945 exhibition.

Second visit: strategic planning

During the KRSU delegation's return visit, a two-part strategic session was held: "SPbPU as a Flagship University"—a discussion of the university's role in the education system; and "The KRSU Student Community Model"—an exchange of experiences in organizing student self-government.

Participants developed a common understanding of working with student associations, identified their key ambitions, and developed a plan for joint work for 2025–2026.

A key milestone in the development of youth policy at KRU was students' participation in the 33rd All-Russian "Russian Student Spring" festival of higher education institutions, held in Tatarstan. The festival was timed to coincide with the Year of Defender of the Fatherland in Russia. The event was held under the slogan "Spring of Victory."

Another significant event was the participation of KRSU faculty in the educational program "Conductors of Meaning. The DNA of Russia" hosted by the Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation. The program is being implemented by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education jointly with the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) with the support of the "DNA of Russia" project. The program's primary goal is to build a sustainable professional community of educators and develop a unified value platform for youth policy and educational work at universities across the country.

Slavic Summit: Sharing Best Practices

The key event of the year was the Slavic Summit, held at SPbPU. It was attended by the heads of youth policy departments from all partner universities: the Belarusian-Russian University, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, the Russian-Tajik Slavic University, and the Russian-Armenian University.

A workshop of practices, supervised by Vladimir Migunov, administrator of the SPbPU Center for Youth Trajectories, featured universities presenting their best projects in the areas of "Media," "Adaptation," "Creativity," and "Sports." Ivan Khlamov presented a report on the structure of SPbPU youth policy; and Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the SPbPU Students' Union, presented a presentation on the principles of student self-government at the Polytechnic University.

Participants not only shared their experiences but also selected the most promising practices for further implementation and identified opportunities for future partnerships. They identified well-developed sports programs at all universities, evaluated promising projects, and discussed the development of student government bodies. Representatives of the Slavic universities agreed on joint extracurricular projects.

Fourth visit: transfer of experience

The year concluded with a visit by a delegation from SPbPU's Youth Policy Department to RAU. Polytechnic University specialists held a series of meetings dedicated to the development of youth policy and developed initial project solutions for strengthening RAU's student communities, drawing on our university's successful experience.

The year of cooperation proved fruitful: strong contacts were established between the universities, best practices in youth policy were exchanged, partnership agreements were signed, and plans for joint work for the coming years were developed.

These achievements lay the foundation for further development of international cooperation and the creation of a unified youth policy space among Slavic universities. New projects, initiatives, and opportunities for students and staff at partner universities lie ahead.

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Young scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University presented oral reports at the 4th All-Russian School-Seminar in Mathematical Modeling on Exa- and Zettaflops Supercomputers at the National Center for Physics and Mathematics.

Polytechnic University was represented by Alexey Matyushenko, a senior researcher in the Computational Hydroaeroacoustics and Turbulence laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," a graduate of the Department of Hydroaerodynamics at the Physics and Mechanics Institute, and Maxim Akunets, a postgraduate student at the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics and a research intern in the same laboratory.

The National Center for Physics and Mathematics is a research and educational center specializing in developing fundamentally new knowledge in the fields of new physics, advanced mathematics, and information technology. The center was established in Sarov at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The 4th All-Russian School-Seminar of the National Center for Physics and Microphysics on Mathematical Modeling was held at the Sarov branch of Moscow State University and the National Center for Physics and Microphysics with the support of the Rosatom State Corporation and the Russian Nuclear Center for Experimental Physics.

Over the course of five days, more than 80 young researchers from across the country immersed themselves in the world of high-performance computing, digital twins, and hybrid modeling. The school's theoretical program included 25 lectures by leading scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences, research universities, the Rosatom State Corporation, and a number of high-tech companies.

The event discussed the modern capabilities of supercomputers for solving large-scale and computationally complex problems in various fields—from aerohydrodynamics to geophysics and medicine—and learned how digital twins of complex industrial systems are created. During the practical portion of the school, participants worked with the Russian software package "Logos," modeling aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, heat transfer, material strength, and creating mesh models.

Alexey Matyushenko presented a paper on "Application of the Flexible GEKO Turbulence Model for Flows with Separation," and Maxim Akunets presented a paper on "Application of a Hybrid Feature Selection Method for Improving Turbulence Models with Machine Learning." The papers generated considerable interest and were followed by insightful questions and lively discussions.

The program committee selected the five best papers, which included a report by Alexey Matyushenko.

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IPMEiT alumni, employers, students, and faculty united for Business Informatics Day 2025 across competitive tracks, establishing new traditions in training specialists at the intersection of economics and IT. Business Informatics Day brought together over 130 students from the Graduate School of Business Engineering, alumni, and a team of faculty.

Teams from the Higher School of Business and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade competed in intellectual, practical, and creative rounds in the fields of digital economics and IT. This event was timed to coincide with the celebration of Informatics Day in Russia—a symbol of the dawn of the digital age, with the development of the first domestic computer.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, opened the event: "This celebration unites everyone who contributes to shaping the digital future. It's important for students to actively master knowledge at the intersection of economics and information technology, for teachers to inspire students to implement breakthrough projects, and collaboration allows us to shape the digital future of the Russian economy. The format of Business Informatics Day at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade clearly demonstrates that modern engineering and economic education is impossible without teamwork, creative thinking, and the ability to quickly solve complex problems."

The program included presentations from alumni and employers, as well as four competitive tracks, allowing participants to spend the day in an atmosphere of teamwork, healthy excitement, and professional networking.

In his welcoming address, Igor Ilyin, Director of the Higher School of Business Engineering, noted: "With the participation of Polytechnics, a decision was made at the state level in 1961 to train specialists who would become the bridge between complex calculations and management decisions, introducing mathematical, statistical, and instrumental methods into economic research. Today, the Higher School of Business Engineering (HSBE) IPMEiT continues to train such in-demand specialists for the digital economy."

Following the opening ceremony, ten teams of students from the Business Informatics bachelor's program and a team of HSE faculty engaged in a series of activities, including "Introduction and Corporate Identity," a case competition, and a thematic quiz. Questions covered a wide range of topics: from the fundamentals of business informatics and digital transformation to enterprise architecture and e-business, IT service management, and data analysis, including practical cases that required not only theoretical knowledge but also teamwork skills.

The atmosphere in the room was friendly yet exciting. The teams cheered each other on with applause. The team of teachers not only advised the participants during the case championship but also actively competed for points, demonstrating their professional experience and willingness to take on unconventional challenges! "— emphasized Olga Chemeris, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Business Studies.

The various stages of Business Informatics Day allowed participants to try their hand at being analysts, architects, and digital project managers, demonstrating their erudition, team spirit, and sense of humor. Teams also proposed their project ideas for automating various processes at Polytechnic University, which could serve as inspiration for coursework topics and future theses.

Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Economics, Management and Telecommunications (IPMET), emphasized: "Event formats like these help build a new level of dialogue between generations. Students see faculty not only as mentors and examiners, but also as active participants in collaborative work, while faculty receive live and meaningful feedback from future professionals. Business informatics, in this context, is a key growth area, combining economic thinking, digital technologies, and a practice-oriented approach to teaching. These formats demonstrate the demand for interdisciplinary competencies and teamwork skills today. Forward!"

The best student teams received branded gifts with the Polytechnic logo and diplomas from the director of the Higher School of Business. This added to the emotional atmosphere of the celebration and motivated the participants to pursue further professional growth.

1st place — a team of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Timur Sattarov 2nd place — a team of 1st and 2nd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Arseniy Bezdeneshnykh 3rd place — a team of 1st and 3rd-year students majoring in Business Informatics, captain Egor Musnitsky

All participants received certificates, highlighting their contribution to the development of the business informatics community at Polytechnic University. The organizers thanked the students, graduates, and faculty for their work and expressed confidence that events of this format will become a good tradition and expand to include new tracks and partners.

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Today, Russia celebrates Energy Workers' Day—a professional holiday honoring those who ensure the smooth operation of the country's most vital industry.

Energy is the foundation of the national economy. Without it, other sectors of the economy would not function, and there would be no heat or light in our homes.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is renowned for its oldest scientific schools, the Electromechanical and Power Engineering Faculties. Their scientists and graduates have made significant contributions to the development of thermal and nuclear energy, electrical engineering, power engineering, and the defense industry in the country. These traditions are now being carried on by a younger generation of Polytechnic students.

Even today, Russia's energy sector is not standing still, but continues to develop confidently. It reliably meets economic and social needs, makes a significant contribution to strengthening the state's energy security, and confirms its strategic importance to the country.

We congratulate the faculty and students of all Polytechnic institutes involved in energy. We thank everyone involved in this celebration for their dedication to their profession, responsibility, and the continuous development of the energy sector.

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