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A free trip to Kazan with friends? It's real! The SPbPU History Museum is launching its traditional student competition, "Do You Know the History of Your Alma Mater?" Gather a team, test your knowledge of Polytechnic University history, and compete for cool prizes.

Teams of two to five people can participate – first- to third-year undergraduate and specialist students.

Applications will be accepted from March 16 to 29.

Prizes for competition participants

1st place – a trip to Kazan for the entire team 2nd place – a trip to Kholomki 3rd place – souvenirs from the Polytechnic University

To register, write a private message tomuseum group on the social network VKontakte.

Gather a team and test how well you know the history of the Polytechnic University.

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Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have created a new computer program for selecting frost-resistant building materials. The algorithm selects the most durable compounds for equipment design and building construction. RIA Novosti.

Some regions have special requirements for construction materials. The Arctic region, for example, is one such example. What works well in the temperate zone can quickly fail in the Far North, explained Igor Ilyin, Director of the Higher School of Business Engineering at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

There are tens of thousands of materials, each with its own advantage. For example, materials for locks must be corrosion-resistant, while drill bits must be highly hard. However, a single superior characteristic often means that the other material parameters will be average or lower.

Polytechnic University scientists have created a computer program that will help select the most suitable frost-resistant materials for Arctic equipment. According to them, the algorithm is not a reference book, but an intelligent add-on that identifies which specific parts and components require specific materials in Arctic conditions.

The program's operating principle can be compared to the work of an experienced materials scientist, who not only stores the characteristics of numerous polymers but also knows precisely which one is optimal for a specific task in extreme cold conditions. The system analyzes the component's requirements and suggests a solution that ensures maximum reliability and durability, explained Nina Trifonova, assistant professor at the IPMEIT Graduate School of Business Engineering.

The specialist added that the algorithm focused primarily on polymeric materials. Using a "smart cookbook," the Polytechnic researchers were able to translate the complex physical and chemical properties of polymers into language understandable to design engineers.

Let's say a plastic plug fails on an Arctic oil and gas platform. Normally, it would take weeks to get a new part, the material for which is developed by chemists. With our program, an on-site engineer can consult the database, instantly select the correct polymer composition, and 3D print the part right there on the platform. This significantly reduces repair time," explained Nina Trifonova.

In the future, scientists plan to incorporate "images"—digital twins—of materials into the program so that it can predict how a specific part will behave during long-term use.

The study was supported by grant No. 23-78-10190 from the Russian Science Foundation.

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The Harmony Volunteer Project Center hosted an open dialogue, "Women's Courage and Compassion," dedicated to the role of women and volunteers at the front and in the home front. The event brought together students, volunteers, community leaders, veterans, participants of the Special Military Forces, and humanitarian volunteers.

“War has an unwomanly face” is a phrase that has become a symbol of how unnatural war is for women and how great their sacrifice is.

A woman's heroism is a quiet act of bravery that saves the world when it collapses. The meeting discussed the power of compassion and the strength of character. In war, a woman is a soldier, a sister, and the very hope of life.

Valentina Kanivetskaya, a UAV operator and navigator with the call sign "Sakura," shared her experience: "I volunteered for the front to protect my children and my homeland. Serving in a UAV may seem easy, like playing with a joystick, but in reality, it's a daily grind: equipment delivery, camouflage, topography, and so on. Innovation never stands still, and it's always necessary to learn and develop."

Her position was supported by her husband, reconnaissance group commander and head of the unmanned systems service, Bohdan Kanivetsky, call sign "Shogun": Having UAV operators operating in a specific combat zone significantly simplifies missions. This includes not only engaging the enemy with fire without unnecessary personnel losses, but also reconnaissance and participating in humanitarian missions—for example, delivering water, medicine, and food packages to hard-to-reach areas.

During an open and honest discussion, special attention was paid to the role of humanitarian volunteers, whose work is also crucial in helping people and supporting military personnel.

Volunteers and humanitarian mission workers are a special category of heroines whose heroism often remains less publicized, but no less significant.

The home front is the second front. Volunteer work of humanitarian mission volunteers, headquarters

For 4 years, the SVO volunteers-polytechnicians within the framework of the activities of the student Headquarters

The event also included a humanitarian aid donation from the Youth Council of the Leningrad Region House of Friendship. Participants decided to contribute to the general humanitarian aid collection being held at the Polytechnic University Volunteer Projects Center.

I'm glad to be back at the Polytechnic. We once opened the first student headquarters here together with "Harmony."

Elena Rodina, a physician, volunteer for the SVO humanitarian missions, a reserve officer, and the head of the civil society "Help for Fighters," spoke to students about medical care and humanitarian support.

Other speakers also took an active part in the discussion of issues of patriotism, volunteerism, and support for military personnel:

Sergey Skoriantov is a veteran of the Air Defense Forces, served in the separate detachment "Night Wolves" of the international brigade "Pyatnashka", took part in the liberation of Avdiivka, deputy chief of staff of the regional branch of the All-Russian Public Movement "Yunarmiya" in St. Petersburg; Anzhelika Kanayan is a volunteer of humanitarian missions of the Air Defense Forces, emergency situations, awarded the medal "For Faith and Loyalty", the award "For significant contribution to the provision of volunteer assistance to participants in the Special Military Operation and residents of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics", head of the youth club "Unconquered Frontier" of the Teenage and Youth Center "LIGOVO"; Alexander German is a participant of the Air Defense Forces, director of the Nevsky Front Charitable Foundation, member of the Association of Veterans of the Air Defense Forces; Nikolai Petrov is a veteran of the SVO, participated in battles as part of the 41st motorized rifle regiment, 72nd motorized rifle division of the 44th army corps, a graduate of the Polytechnic Institute, and a student of the Harmony Center.

During the open discussion, invited guests shared personal stories, discussing their experiences in combat, humanitarian missions, supporting soldiers and civilians, and the role of mutual aid and volunteerism. Particular attention was paid to women's participation in humanitarian work, both at the front and in the home front, their strength of character, and their ability to maintain humanity even in the most difficult circumstances.

Nikolai Petrov noted that as a student at the Polytechnic University, he always tried to be active and participated in many volunteer activities. This helped him during combat missions. Nikolai volunteered for the front, fully aware and conscious that this decision would change his life forever. He also noted the importance of letters, talismans, and toys that soldiers receive at the front along with humanitarian aid: Sometimes this link to the outside world, to civilian life, has incredible power, motivating them to go into battle, live, and survive. Every soldier has such talismans, which they keep close to their chest.

The students asked the heroes questions. They discussed why and how people can get involved in volunteer work today. Representatives of partner organizations and volunteer associations joined the discussion, including members of veterans' organizations, volunteer rescuers, and the student squad of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps (VSKS).

Such encounters remind us that kindness, support, and mutual responsibility are an important part of the university community and society at large. Darya Shanina, leader of the VSKS student brigade at the Polytechnic University, described her impressions: "That day at the Polytechnic University was truly warm and poignant. We listened to those who know about the VSKS firsthand. Looking at the fragile young women, volunteers, and veterans, you catch yourself wondering: how do they manage to contain so much strength, tenderness, and willingness to help? For us, VSKS volunteers, this conversation was special—the guests' stories made us realize anew that true patriotism lives in the heart, and compassion requires no less courage. It was touching, as they spoke of their connection to their homeland, that being a defender is not only a man's role, and that such encounters change us, making us purer and more humane.

The students were deeply impressed by the open, simple, and honest conversation. Grigory Silivirov, a student at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, shared his impressions: "The event, which focused on women's courage during a special military operation, was a truly profound revelation for me. Thanks to the guests who helped our soldiers, I realized how vital the support of ordinary citizens is during such difficult times. What struck me most was that a humanitarian volunteer, a fragile woman with a C, D, and E driver's license, had to travel to the front line to transport humanitarian aid. I'm very glad that our people are helping the soldiers. I'm sure this motivates the soldiers to fight for their homeland."

IPMEiT student Evgeny Efimov added about the significance of such events: "The meeting was heartfelt, which was unexpected for me. We heard stories from the war zone firsthand. The importance of such events cannot be overstated. These are real stories of real heroes and true patriots of their homeland. One such hero for me was Elena Rodina, a volunteer in the deep rear, providing humble soldiers with everything they needed. Sleeping less than four hours a night and constantly being in danger couldn't sow doubt in her: 'Why am I doing this?' The meeting demonstrated the importance of both sides, both those on the front lines and those on the home front, including women. This inspires respect and pride for the country."

The meeting concluded with creative performances by students of the Humanities Institute, who perform in hospitals as part of the university headquarters volunteer group.

During difficult times, civic solidarity and a willingness to help others become a crucial part of public support. And our Harmony slogan has been relevant since 2017: "Together we can do more!" notes the Center's director, Tatyana Nam.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade held an educational meeting on the fundamentals of lawmaking and participation in relevant competitions. The speaker was Varvara Bucherova, a graduate of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and Acting Chair of the Youth Parliament of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg. Participants included students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and other leading St. Petersburg universities with a variety of programs, all interested in legislative practice and the development of legal competencies.

The event's goal was to improve young people's legal literacy and familiarize students with the mechanisms of the legislative process. Participants discussed how legislative initiatives are formed, where to find ideas for their development, and the stages necessary to prepare and formalize a bill.

Particular attention was paid to the practical aspects of legislative work. Students were shown examples of legislative initiatives at the federal and regional levels and were also informed about the rules for participating in the "My Bill" and "My Legislative Initiative" competitions, which Polytechnic students have been winning for several years. Participants were introduced to the structure of competition entries, the main requirements for their presentation, and the key criteria for project evaluation.

Today, we received a detailed explanation of how to properly formulate and structure legislative initiatives for the "My Legislative Initiative" and "My Bill" competitions. Now I have a clear understanding of where to begin working on my project and how to increase my chances of successful participation. Thanks to the organizers and Varvara Bucherova for visiting my beloved Polytechnic University! Anton Zubarev, a first-year student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration and ambassador for the career guidance project "Smolny School," shared his impressions.

The meeting was a great success among the students. According to the organizers, it was the first event in a planned educational series dedicated to developing legislative skills among young people.

The event is extremely important, as this year will see elections at various regional and federal levels. It will be especially important for young people to understand how to formulate bills, so they can demonstrate their potential for implementing legislative policy in the future, emphasized Georgy Uvarov, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Young Political Scientists at the Russian Political Science Association in St. Petersburg.

The organizers plan to continue the series of meetings.

On March 17, the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg will host a practical session with members of the Youth Parliament's Legislation Committee and a discussion of the participants' ideas. On March 21, a consultation meeting will be held with a specialist from the Legislation Committee of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg for in-depth development of the projects.

The organizers note that such events help students better understand the mechanisms of the legislative process and provide the opportunity to take the first steps in developing their own legislative initiatives. The IPMEIT and the Youth Parliament look forward to further developing their collaboration and invite students to join in on legislative efforts.

"For the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, it is especially important that students acquire not only fundamental knowledge but also an understanding of how it is applied in the real world of public administration. Such meetings with practitioners allow students to gain an insight into the mechanisms of lawmaking, become familiar with current tools for developing legislative initiatives, and test their skills in this field. We are pleased that IPMEIT graduates continue to actively participate in university life and share their professional experience with students," noted Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU.

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Polytechnic University researchers have developed a new digital methodology for assessing the shape of synapses in brain neurons. The developed metrics allow for not just estimating size, but also describing their complex three-dimensional shape with high mathematical precision. This discovery will help researchers more quickly and accurately assess the effectiveness of substances that could become the basis for future drug treatments for various diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The results of the study were published in the prestigious scientific journal Bioinformatics.

In the most general sense, dendritic spines of neurons in the brain can be considered structures responsible for memory and learning in humans. These membrane projections on neurons are a component of the synapse and receive signals from other neurons.

In developmental brain diseases or severe neurodegenerative diseases, changes in the shape of spines are observed. Synapses change shape, degenerate, and connections between neurons deteriorate. One of the factors influencing the negative change in spine shape, and consequently their functioning, is the accumulation of beta-amyloid oligomers (so-called amyloid plaques, an altered form of the beta-amyloid protein), which begins long before the first clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear.

Researchers have traditionally classified spines into several types based on their shape (mushroom-shaped, thin, stumpy, etc.) using visual or semiautomated classification, or described them using simple numerical parameters (length, volume, head width, angles). Scientists at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed new numerical metrics that describe spine shape much more accurately.

We used the mathematical apparatus of spherical harmonics and Zernike moments. These methods have proven themselves in engineering for analyzing complex shapes. The novelty of our work lies in the fact that we are the first to apply three-dimensional mathematical shape descriptors to microscopic images of spines. Harmonics allow us to decompose a complex three-dimensional object into a sum of basic three-dimensional shapes with specific coefficients, and even reassemble them back into this shape with high accuracy using these coefficients. Zernike moments describe the object's shadow in different projections, which also very accurately characterizes its structure. Our proposed algorithm allows us to capture the highly complex, multifaceted shape of spines as if using a scanner," noted Daria Smirnova, a programmer at the Laboratory of Biomedical Image and Data Analysis at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

To test the effectiveness of the new tool, the scientists compared the spine shapes of healthy neurons and neurons in a brain model of Alzheimer's disease. Previous methods for assessing spine shape only showed a decrease in spine size during the disease. The new method, however, additionally revealed statistically significant shape redistributions across five different clusters. For example, amyloid toxicity increased the prevalence of elongated and atypical spines, which are difficult to classify traditionally but play an important role in understanding the mechanisms of neurodegeneration.

The value of this new method lies in its ability to more accurately analyze the response of damaged neuronal tissue to various chemicals, including experimental therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. This means we have a tool that allows us to see previously inaccessible subtle changes in spine shape. This is important in the search for a cure for Alzheimer's disease: our tool will allow researchers to more fully and accurately record the restoration of the shape of damaged spines under the influence of the test substance. Furthermore, in the future, this technology will enable the creation of a realistic 3D model of neurons, which can be used to train neural networks and virtually test medical hypotheses, saving time and money on complex biological experiments, noted Ekaterina Pchitskaya, Head of the Laboratory of Biomedical Image and Data Analysis at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

The research team's immediate plans include refining the method for characterizing very thin and elongated spines and integrating the development into the open-source software tool SpineTool, making it accessible to neuroscientists worldwide.

The study was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (FSEG-2024-0025) and a postgraduate research fellowship from the Idea Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research.

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International students at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continue to explore Russian culture and history. This time, preparatory faculty students from Turkmenistan, Algeria, Vietnam, and China attended the poignant musical and dramatic performance "Relic," which was performed at the Na Mokhovaya Educational Theater at the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts.

The performance, dedicated to the tragic and heroic events of the Great Patriotic War, left a lasting impression on the foreign guests. Of particular interest was the fact that the actors on stage were students, not professional ones. Despite the performers' young age, their acting, vocal talent, and the depth of their emotions captivated the audience.

Senior teacher of supplementary education, Natalya Khaustova, who accompanied the students, shared that the Polytechnic students were delighted and expressed a desire to attend similar cultural events again. Students whose native language is not Russian admitted that the language barrier did not hinder their understanding of the production's main message.

Preparatory Department student Dilshatbek Masharipov shared his emotions: "This event was very valuable and impressive for me. I really enjoyed both the production itself and the theater's interior. I want to visit such places again and see other performances."

A particularly touching review came from student Dhikra Zorgani from Algeria. She admitted that at first, she couldn't even imagine the amount of emotion hidden behind the title of the production she saw.

"It was a real university excursion with my professor and friends. At first, I couldn't even imagine that the title could encompass so many emotions: a mixture of suffering, longing, joy, and sadness all at once," says Dhikra. "I really loved how the artists conveyed the suffering of mothers and families, how they expressed joy, longing, sadness, grief, war, and hope. All these mixed emotions resonated with us."

Such trips and excursions have become a long-standing tradition at the Polytechnic University. They not only help international students adapt to their new country and improve their language skills, but also introduce young people to global cultural values through Russian history and art.

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The 3rd International Youth Conference "Frontline City Leningrad," dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. It was organized jointly with the State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad and supported by the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, the Committee on Science and Higher Education, the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations, and the Archives Committee of St. Petersburg. This year, over 150 applications from 30 universities in Russia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan were submitted to participate in the conference.

Maxim Pasholikov, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, delivered welcoming remarks at the grand opening: "We often encounter students who come to us from other cities who are unaware of the events our city endured during the Great Patriotic War. Many are not fully aware of the proud title of Hero City of Leningrad. That's why we consider it our important mission to hold such events and share stories about those events. During the war and the siege, our students and staff accomplished heroic deeds. We are currently researching archival documents related to the 3rd Frunze Division, which recruited militia members from our university. They fought on the Karelian borders. Currently, the Polytechnic University has two search teams that travel to battlefields. This work is already part of our tradition."

Alexander Belsky, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, addressed the participants: The Siege of Leningrad is one of the most tragic and simultaneously heroic pages in human history. 872 days of courage, fortitude, and faith in victory. Today, when attempts are being made to rewrite history and diminish the heroism of the Soviet people, your research to preserve historical truth takes on particular significance. It is you who will pass on to future generations the true knowledge of what Leningrad endured and how it endured. May your research be a worthy contribution to preserving the memory of the great feat of the defenders and residents of besieged Leningrad.

This year's conference was dedicated to those who, during the war, demonstrated incredible courage, selflessness, and love for their homeland—those who served at the front and in the home front. This is the story of teachers, doctors, children, and all those who defended our city. Today, we not only remember them, but also learn from them resilience and responsibility.

This topic is crucial for the entire country. And now, in the context of a special military operation, preserving historical memory, the memory of our ancestors' exploits, is, of course, crucial. And, in turn, the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations and its subordinate agencies are doing a tremendous amount of work to foster patriotic education among young people. Competitions, large-scale campaigns, and the development of volunteer movements are all being implemented," noted Olga Kryuchkova, Head of the Department of Civic and Patriotic Education of Youth at the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations.

Acting Director of the State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, Anatoly Perebykovsky, emphasized: "The Battle of Leningrad occupies a special place in the Great Patriotic War. It is the longest period of history, and its memory must not be erased. The State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad is the largest center for preserving the historical memory of this heroic deed. A team of like-minded individuals has formed at the museum, including staff from SPbPU and other St. Petersburg universities. And our museum is the permanent coordinator of this important event."

Leonid Govorov, grandson of Marshal of the Soviet Union Leonid Govorov, advisor to the Governor of St. Petersburg, and chairman of the public council of the State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, noted the significance of the conference: "The Battle of Leningrad occupies a special place in the history of the Great Patriotic War. It is highly symbolic that the conference is being held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. During the war, teachers, scientists, and students of this leading research center dedicated their efforts, knowledge, and lives to the victory over the enemy. This conference at the Polytechnic University has special significance for me, as Leonid Alexandrovich Govorov studied here in the shipbuilding department."

Isai Kuzinets, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Member of the Council of the St. Petersburg Public Organization of Veterans (Pensioners, Disabled) of War, Labor, the Armed Forces, and Law Enforcement Agencies, and Head of the Committee for Cultural and Educational Work of the Council of the Veterans Organization, also spoke to the participants about the history of the Battle of Leningrad.

Following the welcoming remarks, a plenary session was held in the White Hall of SPbPU, where students from St. Petersburg universities presented their reports on the Great Patriotic War and the Siege of Leningrad. Among them were representatives from the Polytechnic University. Polina Bolshakova spoke about the heroic deeds of pilot Alexander Petrovich Mamkin (1916–1944). Pavel Vasyutin presented a paper entitled "The Leningrad Branch of the All-Union Institute of Plant Growing in the Reports of Research Associates (1942–1943)."

At the conclusion of the plenary session, students and postgraduate students from the N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory performed a concert program for the conference guests and participants.

In addition, on the first day of the conference, nine sections were held at various universities across our city, in each of which polytechnic students presented their papers.

"Science and industry in the service of the Motherland":

Maria Barashko – "Hero of Heaven and Earth: The Path of Mechanic A. G. Vasiliev"; Ekaterina Guryanova – "Engineers of the Leningrad Region as Part of the History of the Great Patriotic War"; Anna Korovnikova – "The Izhora Plant During the Great Patriotic War".

Law enforcement agencies of the city on the Neva:

Gulnaz Tulibayeva, Elmira Davletkireeva – "Apostles of the Blockade Sky": The Role of Blind Hearers in the Defense of Leningrad."

Wartime Medicine:

Maria Lebedeva – "Medicine during the Great Patriotic War"; Angelina Yaroshenko, Polina Teryanik – "The Contribution of the St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University (LPMI) during the Great Patriotic War".

"Culture of the War Era":

Polina Velikotskaya, Anna Goreva, and Maria Naumenko — "Musical Comedy Theater During the Siege of Leningrad"; Alina Vyshinskaya, Victoria Petrenko, and Anna Pushkina — "Invisible Leningrad: Disguising the City's Main Landmarks During the Siege"; Varvara Shavlyugo — "Weapons of Laughter: The Role of Humor and Satire in the Spiritual Resistance of the Defenders and Residents of Siege Leningrad."

Children and Youth in Wartime:

Damil Amrenov – "Children of War… They Became Adults Early": Based on Materials from Leningrad; Olga Gavrilova, Anzhela Voldaeva, Alvard Lalayan – "Heroic Pioneers: Nina Kukoverova, Sasha Kondratyev, Yuta Bondarovskaya"; Dmitry Vycherov – "Children's Newspapers from the Occupation of the Soviet Union During the Great Patriotic War"; Polina Krison – "Children of Pavlovsk During the Great Patriotic War: Different Fates".

Immortal Regiment:

Elizaveta Maltseva — «The Story of Great-Great-Grandfather A. A. Posashkov During the Great Patriotic War»; Maria Myasnikova — «The History of the Family of N. I. Kozlov and P. K. Myasnikov in the History of the Great Patriotic War»; Maria Kananykhina — «One of Those Who Brought Victory Closer»; Vyacheslav Pecherkin — «The Hero of Our Family: the Story of Ilya Andreevich Solodovnikov»; Artyom Babarykin — «In Memory of the Feats of Mikhail Sergeevich Titov»; Olga Orlova — «The History of My Family During the Great Patriotic War»; Tatyana Yatskovets — «Living Line of Memory»; Anastasia Ivanova — «Two Fates of One Victory: the Story of My Great-Grandfathers A. V. Bakhmatov and Z. K. Ivanov»; Narine Bagdoyan — «On Duty»; Elizaveta Rozhkova – "Lapygin Matvey Illarionovich: from the personal archive."

"The Feat of the People":

Yulia Lomaeva – "He Died, but Came Back"; Taisiya Melnik – "Marshal of Two Nations K.K. Rokossovsky"; Victoria Panova – "The Events of the Great Patriotic War Through the Eyes of Eyewitnesses – Residents of the Smolensk Region"; Elizaveta Semenova – "The Kochulanov Brothers – the Pride of the Family and the Fatherland".

"Battle of Leningrad":

Alisa Mitrakova – "Holding on to Each Other"; Venera Masakova – "Memory of the Feat of Vasiliev Pavel Fyodorov"; Angelina Zhiteneva – "The Role of Blind Hearers in the Defense of Leningrad".

"In memory of the feat of Leningrad":

Polina Sidorova – "The History of My Family – My Great-Grandfather's Tallinn Crossing and the Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, as My Great-Grandmother's Most Cherished Personal Award"; Anna-Alisa Antipova – "The Feat of Sultan Birzhanovich Baimagambetov"; Maxim Kuznetsov – "Pine Needles as a Cure for Death During the Siege of Leningrad."

On the second day of the conference, participants went on an excursion to the State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad.

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The final round of the "Innovative Solutions for Oncology" case championship, organized by the CHEMRAR Entrepreneurs' Club and the Senezh Management Center, took place in Moscow.

At the championship, teams tackled a pressing problem: developing an AI tool to automate the planning of bioequivalence studies—a key step in the registration of generic drugs. Participants were tasked with creating a prototype system capable of optimizing study design, calculating sample size, generating protocol synopses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

SPbPU was represented by Zakhar Vcherashny, a fourth-year student at the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at IMMiT. His team developed a prototype of the Ipharma AI AI system, which automates the design of bioequivalence studies, reduces the workload of specialists, and accelerates documentation preparation. The solution included integration with pharmacokinetic databases (PubMed, DrugBank), sample calculation taking into account intra-subject variability, and the generation of a structured synopsis in LaTeX/Word format.

During the final stage, the team participated in a poster session, presenting key technical and methodological aspects of their solution to experts and colleagues. Participants gained valuable experience interacting with the professional community, exchanged ideas, and discussed the prospects for implementing artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry.

"Participating in the case championship was a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and work on a real-world problem relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. "We were able to demonstrate how modern technologies can optimize routine processes and impact the quality of research," Zakhar Vcherashny shared his impressions.

The team's project exemplifies an interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise in biostatistics, pharmacology, and machine learning. Participation in the championship allowed the students to expand their professional networks and gain experience working on innovative healthcare solutions.

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Khan Saim Ali, a student in the International Business program at the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET) at SPbPU, won the nuclear-themed project competition at the Obninsk Tech Winter School 2026. His team took first place in the Atomic Triathlon, a competition combining scientific, engineering, and management challenges.

The Winter School was held at the Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI as part of the Obninsk.Tech International Scientific and Educational Center project, with the participation of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. The program aimed to deepen knowledge in the energy and non-energy applications of nuclear technology: participants attended interactive lectures, practical classes, and master classes with leading industry experts.

Participating in the winter school was a unique opportunity to immerse myself in cutting-edge technologies and build bridges between business and the nuclear industry. I am grateful for the opportunity to develop in an interdisciplinary environment. Our team took first place in the Atomic Triathlon, which was a unique experience. This wasn't a typical competition, but a contest consisting of three stages of scientific work and design, including various engineering and mathematical tasks. Our dedicated teamwork led us to victory! — shares Khan Saim Ali.

The international educational program in English, "International Business," trains specialists capable of working at the intersection of global markets and high-tech industries. Students' participation in projects such as the Obninsk Tech Winter School underscores the school's focus on developing management professionals prepared to address complex challenges in sustainable energy and international cooperation, comments Viktor Merkulov, program director.

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Two Polytechnic University developments in the field of digital transformation have received patents from the Federal Service for Intellectual Property.

The "Digital Industry Technologies (University Location)" computer simulator will become a new tool for teaching the digital economy at universities. The simulator is designed for independent practical work by students and advanced training program participants. Users make management and technological decisions in an interactive game format within a virtual university, receiving automatic feedback and a detailed analysis of the consequences of their actions. The system supports unstructured responses based on large language models, online group collaboration, ratings, and progress indicators, and also provides secure data storage and remote access through a client-server architecture.

The development responds to the demand for accelerated implementation of digital tools in industry, education, and public administration.

"The 'Digital Industry Technologies' simulator (University location) was created by the team from SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School 'Digital Engineering' for a large-scale online course taken by all first-year students at the Polytechnic University," said Vladislav Tereshchenko, a senior lecturer at the Advanced Digital Technologies School 'Digital Engineering' and one of the developers. "It was a mandatory element of the educational program, allowing students to interactively immerse themselves in the logic of digital production and management decision-making. A new stage begins next year—students will master a course on technological leadership, and our team is already preparing a new simulator for it."

The research team, led by Alexey Borovkov, Director of the SPbPU Digital Engineering School, in addition to Vladislav Tereshchenko, includes Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Digital Engineering School; Pavel Kozlovsky, Chief Engineer of the Strategic Development of Engineering Markets Research Laboratory; and Andrey Shimchenko and Elena Kasyanenko, senior lecturers at the Higher School of Advanced Digital Technologies.

A patent has also been issued for the first digital simulator, "Lean College," for managers in secondary vocational education. Users are encouraged to simulate the real-life situation at an educational institution: identify inconsistencies in scheduling, logistics, and document flow, and use Lean tools to see how the institution's performance indicators change. This format is particularly in demand amid the push to digitalize management and improve the efficiency of secondary vocational education: the simulator allows for experimentation with solutions without risking disruption to the educational process, while simultaneously accelerating the implementation of lean technologies in training for industry and high-tech sectors.

"'Lean College' is a logical continuation of our most popular simulator, 'Lean Manufacturing,'" explains Vladislav Tereshchenko. "It was developed specifically for the secondary vocational education and project-based learning system, including as part of the 'Lean Future' program with the support of the St. Petersburg government. The simulator adapts the lean approach to educational organization processes: it helps college administrators and faculty identify and eliminate waste, model, and test lean management changes. The development was carried out with the participation of an expert group from St. Petersburg colleges—we jointly identified best practices and assessed the feasibility of implementing a lean approach in secondary vocational organizations."

At the Polytechnic Institute (PSI) "CI," a series of simulators covering various levels of education and industry are being developed using the CML-Bench.EDU digital platform. The university's digital technology simulator addresses the challenge of engaging students broadly in digital production culture at the start of their studies. "Lean College" is a response to a real need in the secondary vocational education system: in 2024, the Polytechnic Institute trained 35 teachers and 417 students from nine colleges in St. Petersburg and held competitions. In 2026, the PSI "CI" simulator was adapted for the competition tasks of the regional stage of the "Professionals" championship in the Murmansk region, where a university representative served as a technical expert.

Vladislav Tereshchenko clarified that the basic "Lean Manufacturing" simulator was originally created specifically for an industrial context and to engage students in real-world production. Over the past five years, more than 20,000 people have been trained using digital simulators and training tools created by the PISh "CI" team. Projects include the "Wings of Rostec" educational program, AtomSkills, five training streams for the United Aircraft Corporation, the SPbPU Presidential Program, and continuing education programs for enterprises. The simulator simulates the entire production cycle—from demand research and component procurement to assembly, logistics, and product shipment to customers, making it a versatile tool for both training and competitive formats.

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