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The second Russian-Chinese Summer School on Construction was held in Guangzhou, China, with the support of the National Association of Builders of Russia and the Chinese Society of Civil Engineers. Leading Russian architectural and civil engineering universities participated. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Graduate School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Civil Engineering.

The summer school is being held to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in road transport, bridge, and underground construction, as well as joint activities to train personnel and develop innovative solutions in the construction industry.

On the first day of the event, representatives of the Civil Engineering Institute presented a joint report on "Problems of Ensuring the Safety and Seismic Resistance of Transport Structures." ICI Director Marina Petrochenko highlighted key aspects of transport infrastructure safety, including its impact on the socioeconomic stability of regions and the livelihoods of the population. Particular attention was paid to modern approaches to the design of transport structures in seismically active zones and the use of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring the technical condition of engineering structures. The authors also examined methods for ensuring the durability and reliability of transport facilities operating in aggressive environments.

On the second day, the participants visited the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Zhongshan University, which trains specialists in civil, hydraulic, transport, and ocean engineering. At a meeting with colleagues, Marina Petrochenko presented the development prospects of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering and opportunities for collaboration between Chinese universities and the Polytechnic University through joint educational, research, and project activities.

The Russian delegation was treated to a visit to China's first national museum of tunnels and underground structures, boasting a 5,000-square-meter exhibition space and a 6,000-square-meter theme park. The guests also visited the construction site of the Mingzhu Bay Trans-River Tunnel.

We are confident that the experience gained will serve as the foundation for strengthening partnerships, expanding joint educational and research projects, and developing long-term cooperation between Polytechnic University and Chinese universities, concluded Marina Petrochenko.

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For several days, St. Petersburg became the capital of student brigades in the Northwest. The 12th District Rally took place there, bringing together over 800 of the most active and talented student brigades. The Polytechnic University, as a hospitable host and one of the strongest participants, was at the center of the action and demonstrated outstanding results in all program areas: from professional competitions to sports battles and creative festivals.

Thanks to the organization of the rally in the cultural capital, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted large-scale events—a student team headquarters competition and a multifaceted Spartakiad. The Polytechnic University not only provided its modern auditoriums and sports facilities but also became the central venue for determining the strongest management teams and the most athletic athletes in the Northwest.

The rally began with victories by the Polytechnic students at the highest level. In the team competition, Ekaterina Ryabizo (SPO "SOzvezdie") took first place among the methodologists, and Nikita Likhalitov (SSO "Iskra") became the best master, also winning gold.

Those who report on the lives of the detachments also contributed. The Polytech Petra media team took second place in the Media Team category, consisting of Yuri Gaichuk (Astra Specialized Agricultural Team), Sergey Sudin (BORSHCH Specialized Agricultural Team), and Matvey Spirin (Iskra Specialized Agricultural Team).

The creative festival once again served as a platform for showcasing the talents of Polytechnic students. The rousing dance "In Anticipation of the Holiday" performed by Elena Larina (SPO "SOzvezdie"), Lyubov Skorobogatova, and Victoria Murakaeva (SPO "Alye Parusa") won the "Mini Dance" category. Georgy Antonov (SSO "Iskra"), who won the "Team Summer" category, and Nadezhda Chirkova (SSO "Plamya"), who won the "Artistic Photography" category, excelled at the "Svoy Zal" film festival.

But the highlight was the professional skills competitions, where the Polytechnicians traditionally excelled. The conductor teams, led by Diana Arslanova (SSO "Provorny"), took first place. In the service teams, Ekaterina Babkina (SSServO "Altair") was named best housekeeper. The team led by Stanislav Shapov (SSO "Iskra") won the production team.

The "St. Petersburg Builders" team, which included Polytechnic University fighters Evgeny Ratnikov and Dmitry Korobeynikov (Orion Special Operations Team), and Pavel Maklashevsky, Sergey Shchedrin, and Petr Telov (Iskra Special Operations Team), received special praise. The team took first place in reinforcement, second place in occupational safety and the overall team standings, and third place in the "Site Master" category.

At the Spartakiad, the St. Petersburg team, made up primarily of Polytechnic University athletes, was undefeated, taking first place overall. Our guys also excelled in individual events: the team led by Mikhail Fedorov (SSO Molot) won eSports, while the basketball team of Stepan Vakulin (SSO Iskra), Yadulla Ragimov (SSO Borsch), Egor Zimin (SShO Astra), and Daniil Kalgin (SSO Iskra) also took the top spot. The volleyball team, featuring Alexander Minin (SSO Molot), Nikita Zelenov (SShO Astra), and Dmitry Ivanov (SSO Provorny), secured a commanding victory. Stanislav Petrov (SSO Iskra) took second place in table tennis.

The 12th district rally in St. Petersburg once again proved that the members of the Polytechnic University's student brigades are not only future, highly qualified specialists, but also a united, creative, and athletic team capable of achieving excellence in any endeavor.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University welcomed a representative delegation from China. A group of leaders from Central China Normal University (CCNU), led by Professor Xia Lixin, Chairman of the University Council and Secretary of the Party Committee, paid an official visit to the university. This visit was a significant event aimed at translating the existing partnership, enshrined in a 2023 agreement, into practical joint projects.

The meeting began with a welcome from Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, who emphasized the exceptional importance of Chinese cooperation for the Polytechnic University.

The People's Republic of China is our number one strategic partner. We have the largest number of partner universities and students from China, with over 2,200 currently enrolled. We are very interested in expanding our contacts with your university, as you have, among other things, a strong pedagogical and humanities program, which we also have, but which is much more developed at your university," noted Dmitry Arsenyev.

The key topic of the talks was the discussion of specific cooperation mechanisms. During the discussion, the parties agreed that the modern approach to AI is not about creating an "artificial brain," but rather about developing "intelligent assistants" that can accelerate the acquisition and transfer of knowledge. Professor Xia Lixin added that it is critically important to guide the development and application of artificial intelligence in a "good, correct direction."

The topic of digitalization of education generated particular enthusiasm among both sides. SPbPU presented its flagship platform, "Open Polytechnic," Russia's largest open education portal. Their Chinese colleagues, in turn, shared 20 years of experience in this area and their own proprietary system, "XiaoYa." Both universities expressed their intention to exchange courses and create joint educational content.

Traditional forms of academic interaction were also addressed. The parties discussed the possibility of organizing joint educational programs, as well as the participation of Chinese students in international summer and winter polytechnic schools. The SPbPU Vice-Rector noted that the university has a unique asset for Russia—an official representative office in Shanghai, opened in 2016, which could become an important hub for supporting joint initiatives.

Professor Xia Lixin, representing his university, detailed the large-scale transformation TUCC is undergoing. As a Double First Class university (a program designed to create world-class universities and academic disciplines), the university is constructing a new campus covering approximately 247 hectares, which will focus on developing applied and interdisciplinary fields.

The Chinese government has allocated significant resources for this new campus. This isn't just about expanding space, but about promoting new multi-professional areas. Our key development areas are teacher education, artificial intelligence, ecology, internationalization, and future technologies," he noted.

Following the meeting, it was decided to select one or more "pilot" areas, such as digital platforms or environmental engineering, and create working groups to quickly launch real programs and projects.

After completing the official part of the event, the delegation embarked on a campus tour, visiting the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management and the SPbPU Open Education Center to appreciate the infrastructure and innovative developments of one of Russia's leading technical universities. This visit undoubtedly gave new impetus to the strategic partnership between the two universities, opening up new horizons of opportunity for students and researchers from Russia and China.

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Dear Polytechnicians!

This year The legendary Hydrotower turns 120 years old— a symbol of the Polytechnic University and a striking architectural landmark of St. Petersburg. We invite you to participate in a charity marathon to raise funds for the restoration of part of this historic building, which now houses the Polytechnic University Youth Trajectory Center.

Your participation in the marathon will help preserve and improve this unique space, which has become a hub for youth initiatives and innovative projects.

To participate in the marathon, you can make a donation to the "Development of Youth Projects" target capital (selected by default), the proceeds of which will be used to renovate two rooms in the Tower in 2026.

Donations can be made until October 29th.link.

Prizes will be raffled off among all marathon participants.

Contact information: 7 (812) 591-6681

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The qualifying round of the St. Petersburg Case Championship in Public Administration took place at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade of the Polytechnic University.

The Case Championship is included ininteraction plan The Civil Service and Personnel Policy Committee of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration and SPbPU envisages the development of new forms of cooperation between the university and government agencies. This partnership is developing innovative information channels that highlight the specifics of the state civil service. Students are actively involved in implementing real-life projects commissioned by city government agencies.

This is the second time the Polytechnic University has hosted the championship: last year, it hosted its finals, which helped strengthen the partnership with the committee. The new season of the case championship aims to develop students' practical skills, foster their analytical thinking, and prepare them for solving real-world management problems.

More than 70 students from the Polytechnic University, representing 14 student teams, took part in the final round of the case championship.

A total of 25 applications were submitted for participation in the selection round from teams from IPMET, GI, and IMMIT, representing a wide range of training areas—from innovation and management to economic security and advertising and public relations.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology, opened the event: "The idea for a case championship was born two years ago, and the first experience has already demonstrated high interest from students and a creative approach to solving problems in the fields of tourism and culture."

Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration, also welcomed the participants: "This championship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in teamwork, project work, public speaking, and real-world analytics. These skills cannot be acquired solely in lectures—they are developed through practice."

The theme of the 2025 selection round is: “Development of mechanisms and activities to engage young people (14–22 years old) in the active use of the Pushkin Map in St. Petersburg.”

The teams presented practical solutions to the expert committee aimed at increasing the interest of young St. Petersburg residents in the city's cultural events.

Participants also participated in a thematic quiz on public and municipal administration, prepared by Grigory Kulkaev, assistant professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration. This interactive quiz tested their knowledge, discussed relevant topics, and inspired them to study public service.

The participants presented their project solutions to an expert committee, which included leading Polytechnic professors in the field of "State and Municipal Administration," as well as representatives of city authorities:

Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology for Promising Projects and Youth Policy; Olga Nadezhina, Acting Director of the Graduate School of Public Administration; Marina Ivanova, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration and Head of the Educational Program "Public and Municipal Administration"; Tamara Selentyeva, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration and Deputy Head of the Directorate of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology; Kirill Trofimov, Head of the Personnel Reserves Sector of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Olga Smirnova, Chief Specialist of the Department of Theater, Musical Arts and Cinematography of the Office of State Support of the Arts and External Relations of the Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg.

Following the qualifying round, the following teams received a winner's diploma and a ticket to the final:

"Bureaucrats with IQ" (students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration); "Orion" (a team from the Case Club SPbPU student association).

Participating in the case championship was a vibrant and invaluable experience for our team. The task of engaging young people with the Pushkin Map proved truly engaging and inspiring. We approached the task with enthusiasm, striving to come up with ideas that could be implemented. The championship atmosphere was very pleasant and energizing. We are delighted to be part of such an event and grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to showcase our talent, share experiences, and contribute to the development of cultural initiatives for young people," noted Orion team captain Daniil Plushenko.

The following teams were awarded prize-winning diplomas:

"Fun" (fourth-year students, Management major); "Presidential Regiment" (team of the student association "Public Administration Laboratory").

Maxim Ivanov, the organizer of the qualifying round and Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET), summarized the results: The St. Petersburg Case Championship in Public Administration is more than just a competition; it's an opportunity for students to truly immerse themselves in the real-world challenges we face every day. What's important here isn't theory, but the ability to think outside the box, to see the problem from the inside, to ask honest questions, and to find practical solutions. We're not looking for templates—they've already been there. We need fresh ideas, unexpected approaches, and the vibrant energy of the younger generation. The key is to not be afraid, to speak up, to try, to make mistakes, and to move forward again. Because this experience is priceless.

Polytechnic University's collaboration with the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration continues. The second cohort will begin in November. career guidance project "Smolny School".

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Polina Dolgorukova, a second-year Design student at the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, took part in the "Renaissance" scientific and educational expedition in the Ivanovo region.

Polina Dolgorukova's team spent three days working in the city of Plyos, one of the region's key tourist and cultural centers, included in the Golden Ring of Russia route. Situated on the banks of the Volga River, Plyos is known for its architecture, picturesque landscapes, and connections to the work of artist Isaac Levitan.

The expedition participants represented various Russian universities, including the Moscow Institute of Art and Design, the Higher School of Economics, Ivanovo State University, and Ivanovo Polytechnic University. Together, the students studied the urban environment and the local population's lifestyle, conducted sociological research, and asked residents about the symbols and images they associated with Plyos. Based on the collected data, the students developed concepts for modern branded merchandise: tote bags, sweatshirts, t-shirts, postcards, and stickers.

Polina Dolgorukova's team's project, "Plyos Vibe," was recognized by the jury and received a special nomination from the Ivanovo Region Youth Policy Committee.

"This trip was a truly profound experience for me. We spent three days immersed in the atmosphere of Plyos, learning to work with its cultural code and translate impressions into graphic design. It was fascinating to exchange experiences with students from different universities. "Of course, there's room for improvement, but I'm glad I got to be part of this project," Polina shared.

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On October 14, the Polytechnic University successfully held an open day for the "Digital Departments. IT Formula. Polytechnic" project. The event brought together over 400 students interested in obtaining additional IT qualifications.

"Digital Departments" are unique professional retraining programs implemented as part of the federal project "Universities for a Generation of Leaders" of the national project "Youth and Children." The key objective is to equip students in non-core fields with relevant IT competencies that will enhance their competitiveness in the labor market, regardless of their career path.

This academic year, Polytechnic University offers 14 diverse programs covering the most promising areas.

Digital design and artificial intelligence technologies in the design of visual communications
Programming for BIM platforms
Artificial intelligence in construction
Methods for conducting research and digital data processing in problems of the electric power industry using digital twins
Automation of calculations in electrical power systems using the C# programming language
Digital data analysis in economics and management
Bioinformatics
Python: from basics to scientific research
Development of business management solutions based on 1C technologies
Business analyst 1C
Digital Marketing and Social Media
IT consulting
Python. Data analysis in marketing
Digital technologies for design and engineering in mechanical engineering

The event's guests had the opportunity to personally interact with future teachers, representatives of partner companies, and students who had already completed the training. They learned about all the details of the educational process, how internships are organized, and the opportunities offered by a professional retraining diploma.

For example, at the "Development of Business Management Solutions Based on 1C Technologies" and "1C Business Analyst" program booth, partners SoftBalance, Omega, BIA Technologies, and 1C-Rarus-SPb introduced students to the 1C specialist and the career and educational opportunities available to students within the Digital Department partner tracks.

Studying in the project's programs not only provides relevant knowledge but also proven practical experience. Students work on real-world projects that serve as the foundation for their professional portfolios and resumes, and upon completion, they receive a professional retraining diploma conferring an IT qualification.

Training is provided in a convenient online format with ongoing feedback from expert practitioners. Polytechnic University students enjoy a number of special benefits: they can qualify for additional points toward an enhanced scholarship and have their completed course credited toward the mobility module of the "Career Adaptability" track. Furthermore, a diploma from the Digital Department gives graduates an advantage when applying for a master's degree at the Polytechnic University, adding points to the portfolio competition.

This year, we launched 14 practice-oriented programs in collaboration with market leaders so that any student—whether a designer or an energy specialist—can become a specialist with strong IT competencies and dramatically increase their value in the labor market, commented Nadezhda Tsvetkova, head of the Digital Departments project.

Open Day attendees were able to see that Polytechnic's educational programs meet the most current market demands and prepare specialists capable of shaping the future of their industries.

Training at the Digital Departments will begin in November. You can learn more about the programs and register atwebsite.

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The all-Russian conference with international participation, "The XLI Siberian Thermophysical Seminar," was held at the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok technology park. Staff from the SPbPU PhysMech Institute participated.

The seminar has traditionally been held at the S. S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 1960. It is dedicated to discussing current research results in the fields of thermal physics, energy, energy conservation, power engineering, and other related topics. This year, the seminar was timed to coincide with the 75th birthday of RAS Academician Sergei Alekseenko, Scientific Director of the SB RAS Institute of Thermophysics.

Over 250 scientists representing leading Russian thermophysical research schools gathered to discuss contemporary issues in the physical and numerical modeling of heat and mass transfer processes. A collection of abstracts will be published following the seminar. At the authors' request, the results presented at the seminar will also be published as full-text articles in a specialized journal collection indexed in international databases.

On the opening day of the seminar, conference guests and participants congratulated Sergey Alekseenko on his anniversary at the plenary session. Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the SPbPU Institute of Physics and Mechanics, read a congratulatory address from Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The address acknowledged the anniversary's contribution to ensuring our country's energy and environmental security and expressed gratitude for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of science.

Nikolai Ivanov presented an oral presentation at the conference, "A Numerical Study of the Conditions for the Formation of Self-Oscillations During the Propagation of Multiple Supply Jets in a Room," in the section "Convective Flows in Single-Phase Media: Intensification of Heat and Mass Transfer." The presentation presented the results of research supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation.

At the "Vortices, Waves, and Turbulence" section, Alexey Abramov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Mechanics, presented an oral presentation entitled "Application of Machine Learning Methods to Predict Integral Heat Transfer Characteristics in Single-Row Air-Cooled Finned Tube Bundles." The work was also supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation.

In addition to plenary and breakout sessions, the seminar included a tour of the IT SB RAS laboratories and a musical evening in the institute's conference hall. These fruitful discussions strengthened ties between the scientific schools of St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk and laid the foundation for further joint research.

You can read more about the conference on the PhysMech website.

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After finishing fifth last year, the SPbPU team stormed into the 2025 season and won the Higher League of the St. Petersburg Student Sports League in chess without a single defeat.

From October 8th to 15th, the 2025 St. Petersburg Student Sports League team chess tournament was held in our city. The competition was held in a five-round round-robin format with a classic time control of 90 minutes per game plus 30 seconds per move.

The team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University showed a flawless result: 5 wins out of 5 possible (the only team to do so), first place in team points, individual results, and game discipline.

Match results

3.5:1.5 — victory over P. F. Lesgaft National State University (the highest-rated team) 3:2 — victory over PSUPS 5:0 — rout of SZIU RANEPA 4:1 — victory over VOENMEKH 3:2 — victory over A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University

Results of the best players of the national team

Dmitry Mochalov – 4.5/5, first board; team leader Ilya Oborin – 4/5, precise and composed play. Sergey Mineev – 4/5, key points in the decisive rounds. Sofia Surkova – 3/4, consistent results on the lower boards. Yaroslav Tarasenko, Danil Zhavoronkov, Iskander Nasibullin, and Kristina Denisovskaya strengthened the roster and provided the team with flexibility throughout the tournament.

The organizers, the St. Petersburg Sports Chess Federation and chief arbiter Sergei Mikhailovich Bystrov, noted the high level of the tournament and the discipline of the participants.

Our team's victory is a success for the entire team and the result of the chess club's systematic work. Each player contributed, demonstrating skill and perseverance. It's crucial for us that Polytechnic University demonstrates stability and professionalism at the city level," noted Ruslan Barseghyan, coordinator of the SPbPU Chess Club.

Last year, the SPbPU team took fifth place, and in 2025, it confidently rose to the top of the Higher League. This result was a clear confirmation of the growth and teamwork of the Polytechnic University chess players.

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The third ceremony conferring the title "Ambassador of Russian Education and Science" was held at the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Minister Valery Falkov presented honorary badges to eleven foreign representatives, including two graduates of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. These included Liu Wei, Secretary General of the Institute of Russia at Tsinghua University (China), and Issa Togo, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mali in St. Petersburg and Associate Professor at SPbPU.

This award recognizes their long-standing work to strengthen the international standing of Russian education and science. The ambassadors' mission is to promote Russia's educational opportunities and scientific achievements at leading international venues.

Upon receiving the prestigious title, Liu Wei shared sincere and warm memories of her years spent in Russia: "It is a great honor for me to receive the title of Ambassador of Russian Education and Science. Developing Russian-Chinese cooperation in science and education is my ongoing mission, and I have been fortunate to serve as an envoy between our countries for nearly 25 years."

Liu Wei addressed special words of gratitude to her alma mater: "My 10 years of study at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University left an indelible mark on my life and laid a solid foundation for future collaboration. Here I gained not only knowledge, but also an understanding of a rich culture, great traditions, mentality, and profound insights. And since then, Russia has become not a foreign country for me, but a second home."

The work of both new ambassadors has been making a significant contribution to strengthening international ties for decades. Liu Wei has overseen scientific and technical cooperation with Russia since 2002. She actively developed human resources by organizing innovation dialogues, training courses for oil companies, student camps, and creating infrastructure projects such as language testing and standardization centers.

In his speech, Valery Falkov noted the growing role of ambassadors in developing inter-university contacts, increasing the number of joint projects, and growing interest in studying in Russia.

Currently, more than 414,000 foreign students from 184 countries are studying at Russian universities, and by 2030, the plan is to accept up to half a million foreign students, the minister said.

Active work is underway to achieve this: modernization of infrastructure, construction of new campuses, and the introduction of grant support that covers not only tuition but also accommodation and travel.

A 1985 Polytechnic University graduate, Issa Togo rose from the leader of the Malian community in Leningrad to the architect of Mali's higher education reform, serving as a member of the expert group establishing the new Polytechnic University. Today, as Mali's Honorary Consul in St. Petersburg, he coordinates a large-scale Russian-Malian project to build a hydroelectric power station that addresses issues of energy supply, water supply, and flood protection.

SPbPU is one of the founders and most active participants in the consortium implementing the "Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science" program. The Polytechnic University is proud that the contribution of its graduates to the advancement of Russian education and science has been so highly recognized, and now four Polytechnic University graduates have this honorary title.

Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, praised the recognition of the graduates' achievements: Liu Wei and Issa Togo exemplify the deep integration of the best traditions of Russian education into the global scientific and educational space. Their long-standing, consistent work represents genuine diplomacy of trust, where each completed project becomes a building block in the edifice of mutual understanding between nations. We see them as strategic partners whose work directly contributes to strengthening the international prestige of Russian education and science. Awarding them this honorary title is a logical recognition of their role as champions of Russian educational standards and scientific achievements, whose work forms a solid foundation for future breakthrough joint projects.

Since the program's launch in 2023, 24 international experts have been awarded the title of ambassador. By 2030, the pool of ambassadors is expected to expand to 250 representatives from 60 countries, opening new opportunities for promoting Russian education and science on the global stage.

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