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Polytechnic alumni, students, staff, and representatives of its partners visited the Kholomki estate to honor the memory of Prince Andrei Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, on the 170th anniversary of his birth.

Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin was a descendant of a noble family dating back to Rurik, the baptizer of Rus', Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, and Vladimir Monomakh. The Gagarins adhered to two family mottos: "Not to us, but to us" and "Strong with mighty roots." The father of the first director, Grigory Grigorievich Gagarin, was a major general in the retinue of His Imperial Majesty, a privy councilor, vice president of the Imperial Archaeological Society and vice president of the Imperial Academy of Arts, an artist, and an architect. His mother, Sofia Andreyevna Gagarina (née Dashkova), was a lady-in-waiting to Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, a lady-in-waiting at the Imperial Court, an artist, and the organizer of an art salon. Andrei Gagarin's godfather was Emperor Alexander II, and his godmother was the Dowager Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.

Andrei Gagarin was born on December 22, 1855 (Old Style). According to the New Calendar, this is January 4, 1856. Interestingly, in 2026, we celebrate another anniversary associated with the Gagarin name—the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's spaceflight. Although the first director of the Polytechnic University and the first man in space are not related, the mysteries of the universe nevertheless intrigued Andrei Grigorievich. A graduate of the Physics and Mathematics Department of St. Petersburg University, Andrei Gagarin received a silver medal and a PhD in Astronomy for his research paper, "The Most Convenient Method for Preliminary Calculations of Solar Eclipses and Similar Phenomena with Prediction of the Total Eclipse of 1887."

Andrei Grigorievich was also no stranger to more mundane scientific questions. In 1884, he graduated from the Mikhailovsky Artillery Academy with first class honors and defended his dissertation on the most efficient rifling of gun barrels. He is the inventor of several engineering inventions. For example, the "Gagarin circular ruler," named after him, was awarded a gold medal at the Paris World's Fair in 1900. But not only that.

While working at the Petersburg Arsenal plant, the prince designed and built a band saw, a hanging cross-cut saw, a wood sawing machine, an electric device for automatically balancing forces for the Mohr and Federgadr tensile testing machine, a diagrammatic device for a twisting machine in Riga and a crusher press, later called the "Gagarin press", as well as a device for testing the hardness of materials.

On January 7, 1900, by decree of Emperor Nicholas II, Andrei Grigorievich was appointed director of the newly founded St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute. His candidacy was proposed by the same person who initiated the creation of the Polytechnic Institute itself—Russian Imperial Finance Minister Sergei Yulyevich Witte. Andrei Grigorievich also headed the institute's construction commission. Together with architect Ernest Franzevich Wirrikh, he made a special trip to Europe to become acquainted with the best foreign universities.

The decision to locate the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute on the outskirts of the city was no accident. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries was a time of turmoil, and students played an active role in the revolutionary events. Therefore, the distance from the city allowed for greater oversight over them. The director's candidacy was closely scrutinized; it had to be beyond the ken of the state apparatus. And Andrei Grigorievich suited everyone well in this role.

He tried to strike a balance: on the one hand, he sided with the institute's students and faculty, while on the other, he tried to shield the university from problems and reassured his fellow polytechnicians as best he could. He lived with his family on campus, and when the police raided the dormitories at night, "our prince," as the students called him, would rush to their side to support them and protect them from potential abuse.

On February 27, 1907, the Polytechnic University campus was surrounded by infantry, artillery, cavalry, and Cossacks, supported by police officers. Searches were conducted. No arrests were made, but those "at the top" decided that the Polytechnic University director had failed to pacify the youth. A pretext was needed to fire Gagarin, and this pretext was found in the attic in the form of "bomb casings." On February 28, 1907, Prince Gagarin was removed from his post as director of the institute and brought to trial.

The investigation lasted two years. The Senate met on April 6, 1909. The trial was public, so almost all of the Polytechnic's students and professors attended. The Senate delivered its verdict: "by supreme command," expulsion from the position of director and deprivation of the right to enter and work in government and public service for three years.

After leaving the institute, Andrei Grigorievich immersed himself in science. On May 14, 1913, he defended his dissertation at the Polytechnic University for the title of Adjunct Professor in Applied Mechanics (Doctor of Engineering Sciences) on the topic: "Devices Providing the Relationship between Forces and Deformations During Impact."

In 1911, the Gagarins purchased a plot of land in the Porkhov district of the Pskov province, in the village of Kholomki, on the banks of the Shelon River. In June 1914, they built a house (Andrei Grigorievich himself, along with his sons and a farmer contractor). A month later, World War I began. A 15-bed hospital was opened on the estate. During this time, Gagarin was appointed a member of the Technical Artillery Committee in the optics department. From 1916 to May 1917, Andrei Grigorievich, together with Academician A.N. Krylov, served as an inspector in the Putilov Factory administration. In 1917, after the revolution, a scientific and experimental institute was established in Moscow under the Commissariat of Railways, and from June 1918, Andrei Grigorievich worked there as a senior designer. The Gagarin estate was nationalized and transferred first to the St. Petersburg House of Arts, and then to a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. But in February 1920, by written order of Vladimir Lenin, Andrei Gagarin was allowed to move to Kholomki. The prince continued his scientific work for the benefit of the Soviet Republic. He died on December 22, 1920, on his 65th birthday.

At the Polytechnic University, we always remember Andrei Grigoryevich Gagarin, the institute's first director, an outstanding scientist and a man of high moral character, with deep respect and sincere affection. During his anniversary year, his brainchild is hosting events dedicated to him: virtual Andart exhibitions, concerts, opening of new museum exhibitionsAnd the trip to Kholomki is one in a series of such memorable events.

On the first evening in Kholomki, the Polytechnic delegation was treated to a screening of a documentary film broadcast by the Kultura TV channel about the fate of the estate and the life of Prince A.G. Gagarin and his family in the Porkhov region.

The next day, museum-reserve staff gave guests a tour of the estate and introduced them to an exhibition dedicated to Prince Gagarin. It features photographs, personal belongings, books, furniture and clothing, portraits, and reproductions of paintings. This collection provides an insight not only into the daily life and habits of the Gagarin family, but also into the Gagarin himself as a scientist and a man of broad interests and high culture.

After the tour, the delegation headed to the village of Belskoye Ustye to honor the memory of the university's founder. Archpriest Alexander Baranov, rector of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, held a memorial service at the grave of Prince Andrei Grigoryevich Gagarin. The service was attended by graduates, students, and staff of the Polytechnic University from various generations, as well as Andrei Gagarin's great-great-granddaughter, Sofia Korotkova.

Following the service, a wreath from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was laid at the tombstone, to which each participant added their own flowers, paying tribute to the memory of the university's first director.

The group then visited the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, where restoration work is currently underway with the support of the Polytechnic University.

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2025 marked a year of remarkable achievements, strong growth, and confirmation of Polytechnic University's leadership at the national level for its youth policy. The Youth Policy Department demonstrated that its development strategy is working in practice. Polytechnic University was ranked among the best in youth out of 293 Russian universities, and also ranked in the top five in the "Career Guidance and Alumni Relations" category.

The financial results speak for themselves: thanks to projects from PROF, Adapters, PoliKapital, Aktiva Academy, Polymer, and others, we raised 15.6 million rubles through the Rosmolodezh.Grants platform. We received seven million rubles in support from the Priority 2030 program, which helped us integrate more actively into the corporate system. we.spbstu.ru and launch university-wide initiatives, such as systematically organizing student travel.

A separate breakthrough is the development of mentoring. With 1.3 million rubles in financial support from the Mashuk Center, we analyzed best practices from 53 Russian universities and modeled our own effective system for integrating mentors into the life of the Polytechnic University.

The Polytech Tower Youth Trajectory Center has confirmed its status as a unique environment of trust and inspiration, marking the year with many accomplishments.

Social victories: over 4 million rubles in the Rosmolodezh.Grants competition, eight winners of the Tvoy Hod competition, triumph in the Student of the Year competition, and nine scholarships from leading partners.

A scientific and technological boom: 28 winners of the Student Startup (12 Tower projects). One of the startups was ranked among the top 30 in Russia by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. "Omnivores" won the "Battle of Robots" competition. 7.5 million rubles were raised from industrial partners for the technology projects.

Infrastructure: a robotics lab with an RCP industrial robot and a media lab have opened. Over the past year, 276 events have been held at the Polytech Tower.

The power of partnerships: the "Idea v Delo" project fair, the Student Design Bureau, and the endowment fund are all operating successfully.

In 2026, the Youth Policy Department will focus on three key areas:

Grant support: implementation of the already planned 3.2 million rubles and scaling of successful projects throughout St. Petersburg; full launch of the student's "digital footprint" in the system we.spbstu.ru— from trips to career paths, as well as the creation of a unified events calendar; · development of the Tower Mentors program, a mentoring system within communities, and support for first-year students.

The Youth Policy Department wants to make the Polytechnic University an even more comfortable, technologically advanced, and inspiring home for talented people. If you have any ideas, please contact us.Polytech Towers group on VK.

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Scientists from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed an innovative method for producing an alternative coffee drink. The new method guarantees the absence of both caffeine and toxic acrylamide, which forms during the roasting of plant materials, in the finished product. It is based on the use of specially selected okra seed biotypes. The development has received patent Federal Service for Intellectual Property.

The current coffee substitute market offers numerous alternatives made from plant-based sources, such as Jerusalem artichoke root or cereal grains. Researchers note that the most important problem in the production of coffee, coffee drinks, and other products is the transformation of the biochemical composition of the raw materials due to the high temperatures during roasting. When foods containing sugars and starchy substances are exposed to high temperatures, the Maillard reaction occurs, leading to the formation of acrylamide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified it as carcinogenic to consumers. The formation of acrylamide involving free asparagine and sugars during the thermal processing of cereal grains has been described. To reduce acrylamide content in roasted coffee beans, enzymatic treatment of the raw materials, vacuum or steam roasting, extraction of roasted beans in a supercritical fluid, final processing of the finished beverage, and, finally, yeast fermentation and the addition of amino acids have been commonly recommended. However, these time-consuming and expensive processes degrade the characteristic flavor and reduce the health benefits of the resulting coffee alternatives. The technology developed at the Polytechnic University makes it possible to prepare a delicious, safe, and inexpensive coffee drink.

The key idea behind the proposed method lies not in the subsequent removal of harmful substances from the resulting products, but in the initial use of properly selected raw materials. The technology begins with the careful selection of specific seed chemotypes with a unique biochemical composition—okra. The raw material must have extremely low levels of sugars: sucrose, glucose, fructose, maltose, and galactose. A critical requirement is a record-high level of free glycine (over 1000 mg per 100 g of dry matter) and a near-zero content of free asparagine, an amino acid that is a precursor to acrylamide.

The selected seeds are air-dried to a moisture content of no more than 18%, then gently roasted at 170°C for no longer than 40 minutes. The cooled seeds are ground to a particle size of approximately 0.5 mm. To prepare the drink, the resulting powder is steeped in water at 95-100°C for 4-7 minutes. This process maximizes the biologically active substances in the seeds and preserves the drink's original flavor and aroma, the authors note.

The health benefits of natural coffee, as well as the potential risks of excessive consumption, are being studied worldwide. The generally accepted scientific consensus is that caffeine abuse and addiction are becoming increasingly common and can lead to intoxication, withdrawal symptoms, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. "Our technology paves the way for the creation of a new class of healthy and safe coffee drinks that can be harmoniously integrated into a healthy diet," noted Ksenia Illarionova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

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Following the qualifying round of the ninth season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" (I Am a Professional), a competition organized by the Presidential Platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," 3,637 students from St. Petersburg successfully completed the tasks and will continue their quest for victory in the finals. A total of 29,219 students from across the country reached the final round, including 574 from the Polytechnic University.

During the qualifying round, participants tested their knowledge in 70 areas. Each student could choose an unlimited number of subjects, regardless of their field of study.

The success of the St. Petersburg students proves that high-quality training and ambitious young people can be found in every community in our country. It's important to us that motivated participants, regardless of their place of study, have the opportunity to prove themselves and build a successful career. In the ninth season of the Olympiad, 3,637 students from 55 regional universities will discover a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. "I wish you success!" shared Andrey Betin, CEO of the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" Presidential Platform and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.

The final stage begins in February 2026. Diploma holders will receive preferential admission to master's, doctoral, and residency programs, while medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.

"859 students from St. Petersburg State University advanced to the final round. Students from ITMO National Research University (707) and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (574) also showed strong performance, with the most in-demand subjects in the region being Programming and Information Technology, Mathematics, and Jurisprudence," noted Valeria Kasamara, head of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional."

The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" is being implemented as part of the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track.

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Third-year students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute, pursuing their studies in Information Design and Graphic Design, won first, second, and third place in the All-Russian ArtVision competition, held in Nizhny Novgorod. The competition showcased the best student design, research, and creative work, which was presented to a broad professional audience, including experts in the fields of art and design.

ArtVision aims to stimulate innovative activity and support promising scientific, educational, and creative projects that contribute to the development of education, science, and culture.

The laureates of the competition were Ekaterina Pavlova, Ilana Smirnova, Ekaterina Toshcheva, Anna Vinogradskaya, Varvara Fedoseeva, Maria Vodoleeva, Elizaveta Gromova, Elina Davletshina and Ksenia Zabolotnaya. The work was carried out under the guidance of Maria Illarionova, senior lecturer at the Higher School of Art and Culture of the ISI.

At the competition, students developed corporate identity designs for cultural heritage sites—the Lvova Dacha and the Kannegiser Dacha. Both buildings are significant examples of wooden architecture, reflecting the artistic and historical characteristics of their era and contributing to the city's cultural heritage.

The projects included the comprehensive development of a visual identity: analyzing the historical context and architectural features of buildings, developing an identity concept, creating logos, color schemes, and graphic designs, as well as examples of their application in wayfinding, printing, and the digital environment. Students placed particular emphasis on finding a balance between preserving historical heritage and a contemporary visual language relevant for promoting cultural sites to a wider audience.

The victory of the students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture confirms the high level of their professional training and ability to tackle challenges that require an analytical approach, cultural responsibility, and contemporary design thinking, noted Maria Illarionova.

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Anastasia Voevodina, a fourth-year student at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, spent a semester as an exchange student at Tsinghua University. This university is a strategic partner of SPbPU and is ranked among the top 15 universities in the world. She shared her experience of living and studying in China.

— Anastasia, how did you manage to secure this unique opportunity to go on an exchange to the best university in Asia?

I started preparing long before it became a specific goal. I've always been drawn to foreign languages and international culture. From my first year, I was involved in the English club; we organized an international TED Talks conference and held case competitions. I also did research on international economics, which motivated me to travel to China. At the same time, I was actively involved in the university trade union: I was an adapter, a mentor, and a member of the media department in the "Adapters" association. These activities helped me develop my communication skills, teamwork, and creative thinking.

— What surprised you most when you arrived in China?

I encountered an almost complete lack of English in everyday life, even at university. I had to quickly learn Chinese. I literally had to master a new ecosystem of everyday life: local culture, the internet, social norms, and rules of conduct. For example, WeChat became a key communication tool—it's not just a messenger, but an entire platform that integrates banking services, navigation, marketplaces, and payment for everything from food to tickets.

— What was the most unusual thing about university?

The university campus is a veritable city within a city—five square kilometers with hundreds of cafeterias, an ice rink, swimming pools, libraries, and even a ski simulation area. It also houses five huge libraries, updated monthly with international scientific journals, modern laboratories, cafes, shops, pharmacies, hairdressers, and other services. It has everything you need to live there; you could spend weeks without leaving the campus.

— How is the educational process organized at Tsinghua?

"It's very different from ours. The semester begins with choosing courses, followed by lectures, but the main workload is homework and self-study. The university actively collaborates with leading companies, and we had the opportunity to visit the offices of Intel, Meituan, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and listen to lectures by renowned speakers—this motivated us to think globally."

— How did your communication with other students go?

"Tsinghua has a huge international community—around 2,500 international students. I made friends with people from all over the world. It was more challenging with the Chinese students because of the language, but I managed to make a few connections—it was a very valuable experience."

— Tell me about your daily life outside of school.

I lived in a dorm with a German girl. I ate in the campus cafeterias—there was a huge selection and the prices were affordable. I got around by bike—the campus had a great bike rental system. I often went to the library after classes for additional independent work. It felt like there were more than 24 hours in a day, because everything I needed was within a five-minute bike ride, and thanks to that, I could get an incredible amount done.

— What did you do in your free time?

Tsinghua University is a true haven for new hobbies and self-improvement: there are over 150 clubs to suit everyone's interests. I joined the Russian Students Association, the Foreign Languages Club, and became a member of the organizing committee of the Initiative Association, where we organized international conferences. I also tried my hand at fencing, figure skating, and rock climbing, but ultimately settled on tennis, which I started playing at a semi-professional level.

— What skills did you acquire during your studies in China?

In terms of professional development, studying in China allowed me to significantly deepen my data analytics skills in English and significantly improve my spoken English. I also saw fundamental differences in the teaching approaches: the Chinese system impressed me with its pace and discipline—students there literally learn at double the speed and devote a significant portion of their time to independent learning. This experience taught me how to work under high pressure, quickly absorb large amounts of information, and be more disciplined. I also developed my intercultural communication skills and became more independent and adaptable.

— What advice would you give to Polytechnic students who want to go on an exchange program?

Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, prepare in advance, keep track of deadlines, and be sure to brush up on your English. And remember, the university's International Department is always there to help and support you.

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Eighty-three years ago, on January 18, 1943, the offensive operation "Iskra" came to a victorious conclusion. Troops from the Leningrad and Volkhov Fronts liberated the city of Shlisselburg and the southern shore of Lake Ladoga. The siege of Leningrad was broken, and land connections between the besieged city and the mainland were restored, saving hundreds of lives. The first food train arrived in Leningrad on February 7.

Although the city remained under siege for another year, the lifting of the siege gave millions of citizens hope of salvation and instilled confidence in the enemy's imminent defeat. The situation along the entire Leningrad Front significantly improved—the initiative in combat operations shifted completely to the Soviet troops, and by February 1943, Leningrad's food supplies had risen to the level of other Soviet cities.

Students and staff of the Polytechnic Institute dedicated their lives to defending their homeland from the first days of the Great Patriotic War. More than 3,000 Polytechnic students joined the active army, the people's militia, and partisan units.

The siege of Leningrad began on September 8, 1941, and famine set in. All the city's residents were saved by an ice road across Lake Ladoga. The construction of the Road of Life involved the participation of Polytechnicians. Sergei Golushkevich was one of the organizers of the ice road across the lake. He calculated the minimum permissible ice thickness and was the first to cross the Road of Life in the lead vehicle.

The institute's main building was converted into a hospital. 150 employees volunteered to take on the new duties. The second academic building housed the medical staff, and the student campus became an evacuation hospital.

The Polytechnic Institute's workshops began to fulfill military orders for the needs of the front, and scientists went to work at defense enterprises.

Even before the war, there was a gardening area between the Chemical and Hydrotechnical Buildings. Flowers were grown year-round in greenhouses there. During the siege of the city, it was converted into a subsidiary farm for growing vegetables. In April 1942, the Vyborg District allocated an additional plot of land to the institute for these needs. By July of that year, the first harvest had already arrived at the kindergarten and cafeteria. The established harvest quota was almost 25,000 kilograms of vegetables.

In February 1942, LPI students and staff were evacuated to Pyatigorsk, where they experienced the hardships of the German occupation. They then moved to Tashkent. There, the institute was able to begin its academic and research work in January 1943, and in August, the first year of studies was admitted. In November, classes resumed in Leningrad. In June 1943, the Polytechnic Institute, the only one in Leningrad, was authorized to accept dissertations for defense. Before the siege was completely lifted, the academic council reviewed 19 doctoral and candidate dissertations. In August 1944, 442 polytechnic students returned from Tashkent. The Leningrad Polytechnic Institute resumed classes at full capacity.

The Siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days. During this time, several hundred Polytechnic students died from exhaustion and shelling. And today, we remember all those who lived, worked, and fought in the besieged city, those who gave their lives to save Leningrad.

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The Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held an awards ceremony for the winners of the Best International Grant for PhD (BigPhD) competition, which is being held for the third year as part of the Priority 2030 program.

Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, delivered a welcoming speech. He congratulated the graduate students and emphasized the competition's importance for developing the university's scientific potential.

The BigPhD competition is our ambitious initiative, which we've been purposefully developing as part of the Priority 2030 program. "You are the cream of the Polytechnic University, the future not only of our university, but of our entire country and the world. How we drive progress and build communication will determine whether our society will be more peaceful, happy, and kind," noted Dmitry Arsenyev.

More than 30 graduate students from 14 countries participated in the competition. Following a rigorous evaluation, 15 laureates were selected, two of whom scored the maximum number of points and were awarded the title of "Overall Winner": Pham Van Vinh, a graduate student majoring in Solid Mechanics at the Graduate School of Mechanics and Control Processes (Vietnam), and Anna Rogova, a graduate student majoring in Biophysics at the Graduate School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies (Kazakhstan). All 15 laureates received grants, which will provide significant support for their future research.

Big PhD competition winners:

Alvardat Mohammad Yasin Abdelhamid, IMMIT Huc Thanh Bang, IEIT Gunasekara Utum Jayamal Sulakna, IE Babich Elena Viktorovna, PhysMech Shukuru Bitaisha Nakishuka, IS Dib Ali, ICS Elina Yesenia Igorevna, IMMIT Pham Thanh Quyet, IE Wang Keqi, IMMIT Pham Huu Duc, IEIT Xu Huawei, IBSB Rasool Bishro, IE Al-Dninawi Asra Hamid Taher, IE

"Winning the BIG PhD award isn't just a grant; it's important recognition by the university of our scientific achievements," shared winner Pham Van Vinh. "This support not only provides resources but also confidence, serving as a powerful incentive to move forward. It's a great honor for me to study and conduct research at the Polytechnic University, in an environment that values the pursuit of discovery."

Dmitry Arsenyev outlined long-term prospects for talented researchers at the Polytechnic University. He noted that the university is interested in the best graduates remaining at the university, and recalled that over 100 international research and teaching staff, many of whom are university graduates, are already successfully working at SPbPU. Competitions such as these demonstrate the Polytechnic University's commitment to developing an international scientific environment and supporting young scientists who are shaping the future of technology.

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Every year in early July, the Polytechnic University honors its gold medalists—graduates who not only graduated with honors, but also consistently earned straight A's throughout their studies and distinguished themselves in academic and social activities. This summer, among the honorees was Anastasia Maikova, a graduate of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade—the latest subject of our "Persona" column.

How can kindergarten influence your choice of university, what kind of student do you need to be to receive government and presidential scholarships, why Anastasia loves Soviet cinema, and why she travels the Golden Ring every summer—all this and much more. Read the interview with the now Polytechnic graduate student.

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The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of SPbPU and the Special Technology Center (STC) launched a jointly manufactured nanosatellite of the 16U CubeSat standard from the Vostochny Cosmodrome – it became the sixth inPolytech Universe space satellite constellation.

PU-6 was launched into orbit by the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle together with the Aist-2T satellites No. 1 and No. 2 and another fifty spacecraft for various purposes.

Several hours after separation from the Fregat upper stage, the Polytech Universe No. 6 (PU-6) nanosatellite contacted ground control. Specialists then began flight and space testing of the satellite platform subsystems and the spacecraft's payloads.

The new CubeSat is designed to solve scientific and applied problems in the fields of radio monitoring, geolocation, and inter-satellite communications. Its capabilities include:

Measuring the level of electromagnetic radiation in various frequency ranges; receiving and storing AIS (automatic identification system) messages; transmitting data to the control center for processing and analysis; experimental testing of the operability of the high-speed inter-satellite radio communication system.

The previous five Polytech Universe CubeSats were smaller, comprising only three units (cubes measuring 10 cm on a side). The new PU-6 satellite is significantly larger, with 16 units. This increases its battery capacity and solar panel area, significantly increasing its active orbital time.

"Furthermore, the satellite is equipped with a new version of the onboard AIS receiver with low power consumption, allowing it to operate 24/7. It also has experimental inter-satellite communication equipment, which can improve the processing efficiency of onboard data and reduce the volume of payload data transmitted to the ground control station," explained Sergei Volvenko, a senior researcher at the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technology at SPbPU.

The data obtained from the satellite is also planned to be used in the university's educational process, giving students the opportunity to better understand the specifics of space missions.

The project, supported by a grant from the Planet Watch program of the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) as part of the Space-π project, will continue the development of the Polytech Universe group, including educational programs, scientific experiments, and applied research.

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