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Sobyanin: Restoration of the domes and crosses of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is nearing completion

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Repairs to the main dome and bell tower domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior are 90 percent complete, and are scheduled for completion in June. The building's reconstruction was described by Sergei Sobyanin.

"We've now begun work on the domes and crosses. We're carrying out meticulous restoration work. It's not really visible from a distance, but there were serious problems there, too. We had to replace about 500 cast bronze decorative elements. Each element weighs about 50 kilograms—between 20 and 70. 500 elements! There are about 40,000 smaller elements. This is a huge undertaking, but I'm confident the crosses on the church will shine with their former beauty by Easter," explained Sergei Sobyanin.

The stylobate, facades, and domes of the Christ the Savior Cathedral are being renovated. Major repairs to the cathedral's facades were completed in 2023–2024. The renovation project covered 13,200 square meters. In 2025, repairs to the facades and the dome of the gate bell tower were completed.

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' thanked Sergei Sobyanin for his work on the restoration and construction of churches.

"Indeed, this is not only the world's only capital, but also the only major city in the world where churches are being built. And not just some random church built somewhere to commemorate some event. This is a program for building churches in the number necessary to meet the spiritual needs of the capital city of our Fatherland," Patriarch Kirill noted.

In 2025–2026, repairs to the main dome and belfry domes will be underway. They are 90 percent complete, with a completion date of June 2026. Additionally, the cathedral's crosses are being restored and refurbished, with gilded decorative elements being dismantled and restored. They have already been installed on the main dome cross and the eastern and southern belfries. Installation of gilded elements on the northern and western belfries is ongoing. The completion date is April 2026.

"Very soon—during the bright Easter days—the builders will remove some of the scaffolding, and the large golden crosses will shine again in all their glory. A little later, in the summer, we will free the domes from the scaffolding," he wrote on his channel.MAX messenger Mayor of Moscow.

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Since 2018, the strength and performance characteristics of the stylobate section of the Christ the Savior Cathedral have been restored under the Targeted Investment Program. Work is being carried out in sections to avoid disrupting public access. The total area of the renovation is 28,000 square meters. The area of replacing the stylobate section is 25,000 square meters.

"We still have significant work ahead to strengthen the foundations and waterproof them, but these are technical works that we will carry out there in the coming years in a relaxed manner so as not to disrupt the church's operations and services," added Sergei Sobyanin.

The design and estimate documentation is currently being adjusted due to the identification of new problem areas. Construction is 95 percent complete. Completion is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Hot steam, brushes, and chisels: how the Church of the Ascension of Our Lord in Kolomenskoye was restoredRestoration of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in the Sviblovo estate has been completed — Moscow Mayor

Program for the construction of Orthodox churches in Moscow

Since 2010, a program for the construction of Orthodox churches has been implemented in the capital.

 

152 churches have already been built and are operational. Major construction work has been completed at four churches. Forty-one churches are at various stages of construction.

Temporary churches are erected at construction sites, and Orthodox parishes are created around them, attracting funds from benefactors.

278 land plots were transferred to the financial and economic department of the Russian Orthodox Church for the construction of church complexes, including 210 within the old city boundaries and 68 in the New Moscow.

Restoration of religious monuments

Since 2011, more than 150 churches have been restored through city programs, including those providing subsidies to religious organizations.

In 2025, work was carried out on 63 cultural heritage sites of religious significance. Restoration of 14 sites was fully completed, including:

— the bell tower in the Kuskovo estate;

— the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in the Sviblovo estate;

— Trinity Church on Karamyshevskaya Embankment;

— the Church of the Assumption in the Cossack settlement;

— towers No. 8 and 9, as well as sections of the eastern and southern walls of the Donskoy Monastery;

— the southern clergy house of the Miusskoe cemetery ensemble;

— the church of the Vagankovskoye cemetery;

— a house at the entrance to the Vagankovskoye Cemetery;

— Church of the Resurrection in Plenitsy;

— Church of the Assumption in Veshnyaki;

— Transfiguration Cathedral of the Novospassky Monastery.

In 2026, the restoration of more than 50 religious monuments will continue within the framework of city programs.

Sobyanin: A pearl of medieval architecture has been restored in Veshnyaki.Sobyanin: The revival of Moscow's antiquity is one of the capital's development trends.

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Sobyanin: Moscow will continue to support the Orthodox Encyclopedia project

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Sergei Sobyanin I participated in a joint meeting of the supervisory, trustee, and public boards for the publication of the Orthodox Encyclopedia. The board included many heads of Russian regions and the heads of major financial and industrial organizations.

"I am confident that the encyclopedia will truly make a significant contribution to understanding history and preserving and strengthening traditional Russian values. Therefore, I believe that work on the encyclopedia should not end at this stage. I support His Holiness's words that we must continue to develop information portals and research activities as part of the encyclopedia's work," the Moscow Mayor stated, speaking at the meeting.

The encyclopedia devotes considerable attention to the history of the capital's development, and many articles are dedicated to prominent Muscovites.

"Each text was prepared with deep knowledge and love for the subject matter. For this, I want to thank the team of authors and the Moscow specialists who compiled a significant portion of the encyclopedia. We are providing Moscow libraries and schools with these new volumes—the knowledge will be in demand by many generations of city residents and all residents of Russia," he wrote on his channel.

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Moscow is extending its decision to provide a building for encyclopedia work for 10 years. This year, the city is purchasing 12,500 volumes so that every school and library will have encyclopedias, the Moscow Mayor noted in his speech.

Joint projects of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Government

The following projects will be implemented in 2025:

— XXXIII International Christmas educational readings “80th Anniversary of the Great Victory: Memory and Spiritual Experience of Generations” (more than 12 thousand participants);

— XIV Moscow Festival of Sunday School Choirs;

— a gala concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the blessed death of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow;

— XXIV Moscow Easter Festival by Valery Gergiev, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 185th anniversary of the birth of P.I. Tchaikovsky;

— a series of events dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture, with a concert on Red Square and a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (the city provided the installation of a stage complex, medical and sanitary support, the production of advertising materials, etc.);

— church and state holiday — Day of the Baptism of Rus in Moscow;

— a Moscow-wide religious procession on the day of the celebration of the Council of Moscow Saints, with the construction of sites near the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Novodevichy Convent to ensure a video broadcast of the procession;

Assistance provided:

— in conducting a series of events dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the great consecration of the recreated Cathedral of Christ the Savior;

— activities of the Foundation for Prizes in Memory of Metropolitan Macarius of Moscow and Kolomna (awarding prizes for new scientific works, holding scientific conferences);

— in the maintenance and protection of the historical complex of the Sretensky Monastery;

— in holding the XXI church-public exhibition-forum “Orthodox Rus' — for the Day of National Unity”;

— in holding the XII All-Church Congress on Social Service.

The gate bell tower of the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow has been renovated.Sergei Sobyanin: Restoration of the facades of the Epiphany Cathedral in Yelokhovo has begun.

Humanitarian aid as part of a special military operation

The Synodal Department for Church Charity and Social Service of the Russian Orthodox Church continues to raise funds to provide assistance to victims of the conflict zone.

The funds are being spent on purchasing and shipping humanitarian supplies to new regions and the Kursk region, providing assistance to refugees in temporary accommodation centers and affected citizens, purchasing necessary equipment, and providing medical care through the Central Clinical Hospital of St. Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow, of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church.

 

Volunteers trained by the hospital are sent on a weekly rotation basis to Hospitals No. 1 and 2 in Horlivka, hospitals in Luhansk and Makeyevka, and Central City Hospital No. 14 in Donetsk to care for the sick and wounded.

More than 500 volunteers are helping care for the sick and wounded in eight hospitals in Moscow and the Moscow region.

At St. Alexis Hospital (including its branch in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region), patients from regions where military operations are taking place receive the necessary inpatient treatment.

Priests regularly travel to combat zones and hospitals to provide spiritual care to military personnel.

Volunteer repair workers travel weekly from Moscow to Mariupol in shifts to repair private homes of city residents in need.

Parishioners of the Moscow Diocese are collecting items, medicines, and funds for equipment, including military and medical equipment. They are also weaving camouflage nets, making trench candles and commemorative cards, and donating blood, which is then sent to hospitals in the DPR and LPR.

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89 foreign lecturers have joined the ranks of the Polytech

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The first meeting of the Personnel Commission for the Selection of Foreign Faculty Members in 2026 was held at SPbPU, chaired by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice-rector for International Affairs.

Following the meeting, the committee selected 89 foreign faculty members who will work at virtually all of SPbPU's institutes. The range of countries from which foreign academic staff come expands every year. This year, faculty members from 20 countries will teach students.

In 2026, Dr. Saurav Dixit, Vice-Chancellor for Research at Chittora University (India) and Doctor of Philosophy, will once again join the faculty of SPbPU.

Also, two winners of the Open Doors competition for postdocs – Pravar Chaudhary, PhD (Mathematics), and Kumar Kaushal, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), both from Mangalam University (India) – will be trying their hand as instructors at SPbPU's "CI" Research Institute this year.

In 2025, foreign academic staff at SPbPU accounted for approximately 10% of the university's total academic and teaching staff. Following the results of two selection committees held in 2025, 178 foreign academic staff members began working at SPbPU. Every year, the number of young candidates and doctors of science among the invited foreign faculty members increases, many of whom are graduates of Polytechnic University. Last year, graduates of our postgraduate program—Candidates of Science Khashayar Sadeghi, Seyed Hadi Ghazai, and Panah Mehdi Basati—who are actively publishing in scientific journals (more than six articles in Q1), have won two grants from the Russian Science Foundation and several grants from foreign universities, and teach in English-language master's degree programs. This year, these young scientists will continue to work at SPbPU.

This year, young candidates of science will also be working at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMMiT)—Dmitry Yumanov (Belarusian-Russian University), at the Institute of Biophysics and Biotechnology (IBSiB)—Ani Makichyan (Armenia), at the Institute of Economics and Technology (IET)—Chan Thanh Dat (Vietnam), and others.

As noted by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice Rector for International Affairs, the number of INPR graduates employed directly influences the university's standing in global rankings, and SPbPU, despite all external challenges, maintains a strong position in this regard.

Polytechnic University is actively developing communication channels with representatives of the international academic community who visit our university and not only share their experience and knowledge with students but also strengthen cooperation with Russian colleagues, participate in joint research projects, and contribute to the development of educational programs.

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A combined ticket to the exhibitions "The Century of Theatre" and "The Gemstone Worlds of Tamara Vnuchkova"

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Tushino Gallery invites you to the exhibitions "The Century of Theatre" and "The Gemstone Worlds of Tamara Vnuchkova."

The "Century of Theatre" exhibition is dedicated to World Theatre Day and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Moscow Academic Art School's theatre department. Visitors will see classics of the world theatre repertoire as interpreted by graduates. The exhibition is based on diploma theses from the school's teaching and methodological collection from the 1950s to 2025. These examples illustrate how the language of the stage has changed and how the training of theatre artists at the school has been transformed.

The school's collections are of significant interest to theater scholars. They house the student and diploma works of such theater artists as Viktor Balash, Stanislav Bakhvalov, Nikolai Dosekin, Valentin Topuridze, and Yuri Ustinov.

The exhibition "Gemstone Worlds of Tamara Vnuchkova," dedicated to Geologist Day, features mosaic paintings made from natural gemstones. The works, created using a signature technique, are distinguished by their unique style and create a kaleidoscopic effect. They combine an artistic vision with a geologist's deep knowledge of mineral properties.

In her works, Tamara Vnuchkova uses gemstones collected from various deposits around the world. She began her career as a geologist while still a student, working on the renowned Soviet expedition "Sredazkvartssamotsvety." The artist collected minerals in mountains across the country and sketched rock outcrops. Since the early 1990s, Tamara Vnuchkova has mastered stonework techniques to realize her dream of creating mosaic paintings from gemstones.

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The fountains in the Aquarium Garden were cleaned after winter.

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Capital specialists urban economy complex The fountains in the Aquarium Garden have been cleaned after the winter. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"The city is currently undergoing extensive cleaning of its engineering structures after the fall and winter. By the end of April, we'll have cleaned over two thousand structures—bridges, tunnels, underground and overground pedestrian crossings, embankments, piers, fountains, and monuments. Today, we cleaned the fountains in the Aquarium Garden, located on Bolshaya Sadovaya Street and a favorite recreation spot for Muscovites and visitors," said Pyotr Biryukov.

The work was carried out by a utility crew. Specialists used a street cleaner. A special solution was applied to the fountain surfaces, which was then washed away with high-pressure cleaners. City services staff thoroughly cleaned the sculptures, colonnade, parapets, and fountain bowls.

In 2024, the Aquarium Garden was improved. The sidewalks were renovated, three fountains were repaired, flower beds and a new lawn were planted, and comfortable benches and lanterns in a historical style were installed.

Retro-style video screens and lanterns: what the Aquarium garden will look like after improvementsFountains in the Aquarium Garden have been repaired and sidewalks have been updated.

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GUU is among the leaders in the National Graduate Employability Ranking for 2026

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The State University of Management has been ranked among Russia's leading universities for graduate employment, according to the 2026 National Graduate Employment Ranking, published on the Work in Russia portal.

How universities were evaluated

The ranking is based on data on graduates' employment in the second year after graduation and information on their salaries, which are aggregated by Rosobrnadzor, the Social Fund of Russia, and Rostrud.

Rankings are calculated separately for each group of specializations and fields of study, separately for undergraduate and graduate programs. The number of graduates is also taken into account: universities with "small" and "large" sample sizes are ranked in different groups, ensuring the most accurate comparison.

In 2026, the calculation included employment data for 496,000 graduates from more than 1,000 universities across the country, making the ranking results representative of the actual demand for diplomas.

Areas where GUU is a leader

Several GUU undergraduate programs entered the top 10 and top 12 in Russia:

41.00.00 Political Science and Regional Studies – 6th place 42.00.00 Media and Information and Librarianship – 7th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 9th place 43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 11th place 27.00.00 Management in Technical Systems – 12th place

In the Master's program at GUU he also showed decent results:

43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 5th place 40.00.00 Jurisprudence – 10th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 16th place

"High rankings demonstrate that the university not only provides high-quality training but also has built a career support system, collaborates with employers, and its programs are relevant to the economy. This approach to evaluation is a powerful incentive for universities to pursue advanced development," commented Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management.

Flagship direction – Economics and Management

Traditionally, the most sought-after and prestigious program at the State University of Management is the 38.00.00 "Economics and Management" program. It trains specialists who shape the country's economic and management thinking.

This group implements the following bachelor's and master's degree programs:

Economics Management Human Resources Management State and Municipal Administration Business Informatics Finance and Credit.

Quality mark of training

SUM's high ranking confirms the effectiveness of its practice-oriented educational programs, close collaboration with employers, and the stable demand for graduates in the labor market.

Vladimir Stroyev called the employment ranking "the most practical selection tool for applicants, as it answers the key question about the prospects offered by a degree from a particular university and allows for an objective assessment of the return on investment in education."

Let us recall that in the first National Graduate Employability Ranking, published in 2025, our university also ranked among the leaders.

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Pranks. Easter Chick

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The Moskvich Cultural Center invites you to a workshop as part of the "Tricks" project. Children and their counselors will create a three-dimensional painting of an Easter chick. They will use not only colored paper, cardboard, and acrylic paints, but also egg cartons.

This activity will help develop potential, imagination, and fine motor skills, and teach you how to combine classical techniques with creative solutions.

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The finals of the All-Russian School Olympiad in Chinese and Italian were held at RUDN University.

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The final stages of the All-Russian School Olympiad in Chinese and Italian took place at RUDN University from March 22 to 27. 149 students from 37 regions of the country participated in the Italian language finals. Following the competition rounds, 12 students emerged victorious, and 57 were runners-up. 267 students from 65 regions of Russia competed in the Chinese language finals. 21 students emerged victorious, and 100 were runners-up.

The best results were shown by students from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kaluga, Tver, Sverdlovsk, Ryazan, Ivanovo, Irkutsk, Murmansk regions, as well as from the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Republic of Buryatia.

Tests and public speaking skills

In the written round, participants completed a written creative assignment, a vocabulary and grammar test, listening, reading, and writing exercises, and also demonstrated their knowledge of linguistics and regional studies. In the oral round, they demonstrated their speaking skills, including their ability to spontaneously interact with others in groups, their communicative readiness, and their public speaking skills.

The closing ceremony was attended by Sergey Vladimirovich Pepeliaev, Head of the Regulatory and Methodological Department of the Lednev Institute of Teaching Content and Methods; Li Yanyi and Zhang Zongnan, Third Secretaries of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation; Anastasia Vadimovna Frantsuzova, Director of Partnership Development at China Campus Network and Head of the CCN Specialized Classes project; and Yulia Nikolaevna Ebzeeva, First Vice-Rector and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at RUDN University.

"Dear finalists of the All-Russian School Olympiad! Life sometimes presents unexpected twists, and what seems like an obstacle can become a stepping stone to something greater. Think about it: what if you were standing on this stage right now? Perhaps a new door is opening for you—the very one that would have remained closed if you were anywhere else at this moment. Time will put everything in its place, and one day you will understand why everything happened the way it did. Trust life—there are no random events. A special thank you to parents, chaperones, and coaches: your support is the foundation on which victories are built and strong-willed individuals grow," said Yulia Ebzeeva.

Impressions of the winners and prize-winners

"I often think about my future profession, and I'm sure it will be related to languages. I'd like to choose a field where I can apply my knowledge of Italian and Russian, communicate with people from different countries, and participate in international projects. I believe that knowing languages isn't just a profession, but also an opportunity to make the world a better place, to help people understand each other and find common ground despite differences," said Anna Tagliaferri, winner of the 2026 All-Russian School Olympiad in Italian.

"The fifth and final round—and the first overall winner! I was absolutely trembling when I saw the results: the scoring format changed significantly this year, with fractional numbers being introduced. It was nerve-wracking, but now I'm incredibly happy. I wish all future participants good luck. Everything will definitely work out!" shared Liu Xinran, overall winner of the 2026 All-Russian School Olympiad in Chinese.

The competition finalists were given a tour of the Victory Museum and various master classes, including one on working in a simultaneous translation booth.

About the All-Russian School Olympiad

Every year, approximately 7 million students from all regions of Russia participate in the All-Russian School Olympiad. It consists of four stages: school, municipal, regional, and final. Olympiad winners and runners-up, valid for four years, qualify for admission to RUDN University without entrance examinations. Winners and runners-up of the All-Russian School Olympiad also receive a scholarship of up to 25,000 rubles from RUDN University, free tuition in the "Translator" program, a dormitory place for the entire duration of their studies, and original RUDN University merchandise. Ozon was the official partner of the Olympiad this year, presenting scholarship certificates to the 11th-grade winners. The scholarship program provides monthly payments of 15,000 rubles from October 2026 to July 2027.

Sberbank also presented the winners with smart night lights. China Campus Network, in turn, provided certificates for scholarships to study in CCN's specialized classes for the runners-up, winners, and overall winners among students in grades 8–10. Each participant will receive a 25% discount on tuition, and based on the results of the admissions interview, the grant amount may be increased to 50% or cover 100% of the tuition.

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RUDN University students won prizes at the 1st Student Medical Congress in Istanbul

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How is atrial fibrillation related to renal failure? Why is the mortality rate from ischemic stroke higher in northern European countries? Presentations on these topics were presented in Turkey at the 1st Student Medical Congress with International Participation, organized by Istanbul's Aydın University.

The RUDN University delegation included students majoring in General Medicine:

Yulia Ivanova (RF), 4th year Parsa Saedi, 4th year Abdi Ima, 5th year Mobin Alibafgi, 5th year Parnian Hemati, 5th year Roxana Nakhai, 5th year Ashkan Sadeghbayan, 5th year

The head of the delegation and the students' scientific supervisor is Elena Valerievna Kaverina, associate professor of the Department of Public Health, Healthcare and Hygiene of the RUDN Medical Institute.

All students are members of the "Healthcare Organizers and Leaders" Council of the Medical Institute. Shahin Ibrahim Emre also participated in the congress. He has been a student at Istanbul Aydın University since 2025, and previously attended our university.

Gifts, lectures and winners

At the opening of the event, Elena Valeryevna delivered a welcoming address on behalf of RUDN University and presented commemorative medals and souvenirs to Mustafa Aydin, Rector of Istanbul Aydin University; Halil Alis, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and Hakki Dalçik, head of the organizing committee. In return, the university rector presented a representative of our university with a commemorative plaque for his contribution to the congress's preparation. Elena Valeryevna also gave a lecture on "Training Medical Specialists for National Healthcare Systems: The Russian Healthcare Model and RUDN University's Educational Approach."

Regarding student research, over 200 papers were submitted to the congress. The organizers selected 70 research teams, which presented their papers in 14 sections. The congress's final event was a medical ball dedicated to Medical Workers' Day (celebrated in Turkey on March 13). The authors of the best papers were announced at the ball. Three papers in English and three in Turkish received awards.

A RUDN University student paper, "Cardiac Symptom Trajectories Following Stimulant Exposure: A Cross-Country Hybrid Cohort Study in Young Adults," took second place overall and first in the English language category. The paper's authors, Parnian Hemati and Shahin Ibrahim Emre, were awarded the prize.

In addition, our Turkish colleagues recognized the rest of our students with special awards:

Parsa Saedi and Yulia Ivanova for their work "Contrasting Epidemics Of COPD And Lung Cancer In Turkey and Russia"; Abdi Ima and Mobin Alibafgi for their report "An epidemiological comparison of ischemic stroke between the Russian Federation and other European countries: a statistical analysis"; Roxana Nahai and Ashkan Sadegbayan for their report "Hemodynamic and neurohormonal mechanisms of renal dysfunction in atrial fibrillation among patients with chronic heart failure".

Heart vs. Energy Drinks

"Our study highlights the increasing impact of energy drink consumption on cardiovascular health among young adults, particularly in settings of high academic stress. Unlike many previous studies that focus on specific populations, our study takes a cross-cultural approach, including respondents from Turkey, Iran, the United States, and Russia. This approach allows for a broader understanding of global consumption patterns and demonstrates that stimulant-related cardiac symptoms may represent a persistent and underrecognized risk across diverse populations," said Parnian Hemati and Shahin Ibrahim Emre.

The students noted that the topic is extremely relevant, as energy drink consumption is rapidly increasing, especially among students. The study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire and a retrospective analysis of over 400 scientific publications. The results showed a significant association between the frequency of energy drink consumption and the occurrence of cardiovascular symptoms. Frequent energy drinkers experienced elevated heart rates, and a significant proportion of participants reported chest pain and pre-syncope. Moreover, many of them had never undergone a cardiac examination.

According to the researchers, the main challenges in developing the study were ensuring sufficient participant engagement and obtaining reliable self-reported data, as well as maintaining sample balance across different countries. In the future, the authors plan to expand the sample and supplement the report with clinical assessment methods, such as electrocardiography.

Fibrillation and the kidneys

Roxana Nahai and Ashkan Sadeghbayan said they studied how atrial fibrillation contributes to renal dysfunction in patients with chronic heart failure.

"Our hypothesis is that atrial fibrillation is not only a rhythm disorder but also a factor that increases renal vulnerability due to hemodynamic instability and neurohormonal activation," Roxana Nahai and Ashkan Sadegbayan.

The authors explained that the novelty of their study lies in its presentation of atrial fibrillation as a marker of a "renal vulnerability phenotype." The relevance of the study stems from the fact that atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure often coexist (up to 50% in advanced stages), and both conditions are associated with deteriorating kidney function and increased mortality.

The study included 40 patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA II-III), divided into two groups: 20 patients with atrial fibrillation and 20 patients with sinus rhythm. Renal function parameters (creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, history of acute renal failure) and neurohormonal markers (renin, aldosterone) were analyzed.

The results showed that patients with atrial fibrillation had worse kidney function, higher renin and aldosterone levels, and increased signs of renal stress.

Not enough sun

In their study, Abdi Ima and Mobin Alibafgi examined the prevalence and mortality of ischemic stroke in 25 European countries using the most recent global health data.

"We looked at 23 different risk factors and tested a new hypothesis: that very little sunlight in winter—and the resulting disruption of the body's internal biological clock—may play a role in stroke risk," said Abdi Ima and Mobin Alibafgi.

The students reported that their results reveal significant differences across Europe. In 2021, the stroke mortality rate in Russia was almost four times higher than in Western Europe. Although stroke mortality has declined in most European countries over the past 30 years, a much slower decline was observed in Eastern Europe. The main risk factors were cold weather and smoking, but each country showed its own pattern.

According to the researchers, even after accounting for income, smoking, diet, and cold, low sunlight exposure was still associated with higher stroke mortality rates. In countries with the least amount of winter sun—such as Russia, Finland, and the Baltic states—stroke mortality was higher than expected based on traditional risk factors alone. These findings suggest that low sunlight exposure and its impact on the body's natural rhythms may be an underappreciated risk factor for stroke in northern countries, pointing to potential new avenues for stroke prevention in high-latitude regions.

Lung diseases in Turkey and Russia

"Our research focused on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer in Russia and Turkey. We thought this would be an interesting topic because we were traveling from Russia to a Turkish university, and during our research, we discovered many similarities between the two countries, particularly in the area of lung and respiratory diseases. As we know, the two countries have very similar smoking rates, and this attracted our attention to this topic. Frankly, we believe this was the best decision for both sides," said Parsa Saedi and Yulia Ivanova.

The students expressed their immense gratitude to RUDN University, which provided them with the opportunity to travel to Turkey to present their work calmly and stress-free. They also expressed their sincere thanks to Aydın University in Istanbul, Turkey, which accepted their work and invited them, noting that the university provided them with everything they needed, so they had no worries. They also expressed special gratitude to their academic advisor, Elena Kaverina, who supported them throughout the process and provided the necessary motivation. The students look forward to new opportunities that will allow them, as representatives of an international university, to present their knowledge to the world.

Meetings and further cooperation

In addition to speaking at the congress, the RUDN delegation met with representatives of the Istanbul Aydın University medical student research community and the university's international service during their trip, outlining avenues for further collaboration.

At the ceremony, the delegation also awarded Shahin Ibrahim Emre, the winner of the RUDN University competition "Countries of the World: Partnership for Sustainable Development," for his work "Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Medicines under Sanctions: Assessing the Efficacy and Patient Confidence in Regionally Supplied Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMDTs) for Multiple Sclerosis in Russia and Iran, and the Role of Turkish Logistics in Ensuring Access (SDG 3)." The work was completed jointly with our university's students, Parnian Hemati, Roxana Nahai, and Ashkan Sadegbayan.

Upon returning from their trip, the RUDN delegation was solemnly congratulated at the university's academic council for their excellent representation of the university and medical institute in Istanbul.

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Academic Council: Achievements in Digital Transformation and Corporate Information Network Development Strategy

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The Academic Council meeting on March 30 began with a formal ceremony. As per tradition, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented awards to colleagues for outstanding professional and social achievements. A ceremony was also held to honor the Polytechnic students who demonstrated outstanding results in various competitions and contests.

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev was awarded a commemorative medal and a certificate from the President of the Russian Federation for his contribution to the preparation and conduct of World Youth Festival in 2024.

Alexey Borovkov, Director of the Digital Engineering School and Chief Designer for Scientific and Technological Research, was awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Science and High Technology."

For significant achievements in education and conscientious work, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation" to Olga Vlasova, Director of the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies; Sergey Krasnov, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Business Engineering; and Vera Loboda, Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering.

For his high level of professionalism and significant contribution to the development of the scientific and technological potential of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin received a Letter of Appreciation from the region's Governor, Gleb Nikitin.

For fruitful collaboration in 2025, Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Academy of Talents, a state educational institution in St. Petersburg. Nikolai Snegiryov, Head of the Directorate for Pre-University Education and Talent Attraction, and Artyom Egupov, Director of the Center for Applicant Relations, also received letters of gratitude for their work supporting gifted children.

Kamil Aliyev, Deputy Head of the Department of Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution, received a commendation for his significant personal contribution to the development of the "Living History" project, created with the support of Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan.

It's especially worth noting that Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was awarded a Rostelecom certificate in the "Digital Transformation Leader" category. This achievement is largely thanks to all the employees of the relevant departments, led by Andrey Lyamin, Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation.

For their contributions to organizing and providing technical support for key SPbPU events, the systematic development of the university's multimedia infrastructure, the implementation of domestic software solutions, and ensuring the stable operation of IT at SPbPU, employees of the Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution Office, Andrei Penkov and Artem Pavlov, were awarded certificates of honor, and Alexander Shaposhnikov and Nikita Moskvin received letters of gratitude.

As per tradition, the Academic Council meeting included the presentation of candidate of science diplomas and associate professor certificates. Chinese citizen Gong Bowen (academic supervisor: Viktor Rassokhin) received a candidate of technical science diploma.

Associate Professor certificates were received by: Alexander Breki, Maria Drebezgova, Nikita Ivanov, Tigran Ovasapyan, Stanislav Punich, Irina Khrustaleva and Olga Chemeris.

It's time to honor Polytechnic students for their achievements in various fields. Olga Lytkina, head of the theater studio and director of the Student Theater, became laureate of the "Recognition" award of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia.

Polytechnic students Olga Maklakova, Artem Yemelyanov, and Alexander Yemelyanov won prizes in the educational project "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young." The St. Petersburg State Procurement Committee and Russia's electronic platform, RTS-Tender, expressed gratitude for the project's support to the university staff, represented by Rector Andrey Rudskoy, as well as Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Associate Professor Marina Ivanova of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.

Maya Kazakova and Daria Savvateeva, students of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations (supervised by Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations), won the All-Russian student project competition "Tourism Potential of Siberian Regions."

The winners of the "Archer of the Future" competition in the North-West The participants were students from two institutes: the Humanities Institute and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade.

GSMISO team: Anna Nikitina, Daria Bulygina, Ulyana Davydova, Olga Kondrashova, Valeria Moroz (scientific supervisor – associate professor Anna Tanova, director of the Higher School – Marina Arkannikova).

The team of the Higher School of Industrial Management: Elizaveta Erosheva, Maria Kochikyan, Victoria Gerasimova (mentor – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management Anna Timofeeva, Director of the Higher School – Olga Kalinina).

Alexandra Lazareva, a student at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMET), won the "Business Has the Right" competition held by the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in St. Petersburg.

The Grand Prix of the 1st All-Russian Interuniversity Case Championship "Komi – Territory of Action" was awarded to IPMEiT students: Yana Lobova, Yulia Solona, Ekaterina Firsanova, Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Karina Kolpakova, and Alesya Fedorova.

The main topic on the agenda was the development of the Polytechnic University's corporate information network. Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation Andrey Lyamin delivered a presentation. He presented the development strategy and key achievements, highlighted measures to ensure information security and the security of the internal corporate network, and discussed the functionality of the "My Polytechnic" corporate information system, new services for improving operational efficiency and user experience, and the development of portals and web resources. The Vice Rector also highlighted existing challenges and proposed solutions.

The second item on the agenda was the nomination of Polytechnic University staff for academic titles. Following the voting, the following were nominated for the title of professor: Leonid Liokumovich (IEIT) and Alexander Lopota (IMMiT).

The following were nominated for the rank of associate professor: Natalia Abramchikova, Boris Lyamin, Anna Popova (all from IPMEiT); Dmitry Karpov (GI), Alexander Petrov (IEiT).

On the third question, “On monitoring the implementation of decisions of the Academic Council,” Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov reported that all decisions had been implemented.

The meeting of the Academic Council concluded with a solemn ceremony presentation of the gown and diploma of the Honorary Doctor Scientific Director of the Granit-Electron Concern, laureate of the Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology, Honored Scientist of St. Petersburg, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Georgy Korzhavin.

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