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On February 16, the State University of Management presented a comprehensive study to the State Duma on the role of Russian Student Teams (RST) in the country's socioeconomic development.

The presentation was part of events celebrating RSO Day: a conference on the role of student brigades in training personnel for the country's economy and a roundtable discussion on legislative support for employment, including through student brigades.

Representatives of the movement, competition winners, and heads of regional branches of the RSO met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy and graduate of the State University of Management Artem Metelev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy and Chairman of the RSO Supervisory Board Mikhail Kiselev, Chair of the Board of the Russian Student Brigades Yulia Drozhzhina, State Duma deputies, and representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation and federal executive bodies.

Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, Grigory Gurov, Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs and Associate Professor of the State University of Management's Department of Public and Municipal Administration, and Natalya Pushkareva, Director of the 14-35 Center for Sociological Research, presented a monograph on a comprehensive study of the role of the RSO in the country's socioeconomic development. The study was conducted by the 14-35 Center for Sociological Research of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science with the support of the Russian Science Foundation.

"For universities, the topic of interaction between educational organizations and employers is especially relevant today. We strive to prepare specialists with general scientific fundamental knowledge in various fields, who meet market demands, and who share traditional spiritual and moral values and strive to contribute to their country. This requires a well-established system of interaction between the university and employers, which can be built using the extensive experience of Russian Student Teams," said Vladimir Stroyev.

Grigory Gurov drew the audience's attention to the importance of internships and practical training for choosing a professional path.

"Together with a large team, including the State University of Management, we are creating a new order, taking into account new economic challenges, so that young people can feel like an important part of the country's development—part of a unified economy. To this end, we are implementing initiatives within the framework of the national project "Youth and Children," including for the youngest students—"First in Profession" from the Movement of Firsts, and "More Than Just a Job" for students and young professionals. Russian student brigades are the driving force behind this ambitious effort," noted the head of Rosmolodezh.

The monograph combines theoretical, sociological, and economic approaches, revealing the multifaceted contribution of the student brigades movement to addressing key national challenges. The study's key findings emphasize that student brigades not only contribute to addressing current socioeconomic challenges (youth employment, regional development, and industry support) but also build a talent pool and strengthen civic identity and social cohesion. Based on these studies, recommendations are proposed for optimizing student brigades' interactions with educational institutions, businesses, and the government.

The meeting also included a ceremony to present diplomas from the 10th International Competition for the Best Scientific and Educational Publication, "Academus," to the team of authors of the monograph.

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The 3rd International Obninsk Tech Winter School, an educational program of the Obninsk.Tech project, concluded in Obninsk. Held at the Obninsk Institute of Atomic Energy of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (a flagship university of the Rosatom State Corporation), with the support of Rosatom, the school brought together 125 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

Participants included students from international educational programs at the Institute of Power Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. For SPbPU representatives, this week was not only an opportunity to deepen their professional knowledge but also a significant milestone in their personal and international professional development.

The educational program traditionally focused on three key areas: fundamental theory, practical laboratory work, and technical tours of nuclear industry facilities. Leading industry experts and Rosatom ambassadors shared their experiences with the participants during the lecture series. The lectures were aimed at broadening their professional horizons and developing a strategic vision for the development of nuclear energy.

The practical part took place in the modern scientific laboratories of the Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (INPhI) at MEPhI. Students worked in the areas of dosimetry, radiation monitoring, electronics and automation for nuclear power plants, electrical engineering, 3D modeling, non-destructive testing, and materials science. This format allowed participants to consolidate their theoretical knowledge and acquire applied competencies in demand in the international nuclear industry.

A separate section of the program included technical tours to Rosatom State Corporation's flagship facilities and high-tech enterprises in the Kaluga Region—the Rosatom Technical Academy, the IPPE Institute, the A.F. Tsyb Moscow Regional Nuclear Research Center, the LUCH Research Center, and other organizations. Participants had the opportunity to explore unique installations and practical aspects of the peaceful application of nuclear technology.

A key event for many students was a visit to the world's first nuclear power plant. Among them was IE student Anas Abuhajras (Palestine). He says even a return visit doesn't diminish the emotion: "This experience was both captivating and amazing. Visiting the birthplace of nuclear energy is a tremendous honor. Even being here for the second time, I experienced the same emotions as the first. Learning about the workings of nuclear facilities and medical centers was incredibly fascinating."

According to Anas, the school's greatest value lies in its international professional community: "Without initiatives like these, bringing together students from different countries who speak the same professional language would be impossible. It's a chance to exchange ideas and work together to solve real-life engineering cases at hackathons. It's been an incredibly enriching experience."

The international nature of the participants allowed for an open dialogue about the development of the nuclear industry in various countries. Student Sizakele Kumalo (South Africa), also representing IE, noted the significance of participating in the global project: "Being part of this international project was a truly wonderful and amazing experience. I was delighted that my institute supported this initiative. The Winter School allowed me to better understand and explore various areas of nuclear technology and their applications through lectures, practical classes, technical tours, and, of course, live interaction with people from diverse cultures."

Student Samuel Gebreninsae (Eritrea) emphasized the harmonious combination of a rich professional program and the cultural component: "The program was very intensive, but the visit to the first nuclear power plant was a turning point for me. It gave me a direct understanding of the origins of the industry."

Over the course of a week, participants worked on projects as part of HackAtom, a team-based engineering intensive aimed at finding original solutions for the application of nuclear technology and the development of the industry. The project defenses marked the logical conclusion of the program. At the closing ceremony, students were awarded certificates of professional development, and the winning teams of HackAtom and the Atomic Triathlon received awards.

As Tatyana Osipova, Director of the Obninsk.Tech project office, noted, holding the school is of strategic importance for strengthening Obninsk's position as a global center for nuclear education and developing an international professional community.

The participation of students from the Institute of Power Engineering at SPbPU in the Obninsk Tech Winter School was an important step in developing their professional competencies, expanding their international connections, and fostering sustainable motivation to work in the global nuclear industry.

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A Russian Armed Forces soldier and drone operator with the call sign "Boroda" gave an interview to Ivan Kolomeytsev, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Humanities. They discussed the importance of unmanned forces, in-demand professions, and what might help motivate someone to join the ranks of defenders of the Fatherland.

Our guest is an active officer, twice awarded the Order of Courage. He joined the military at the call of his country, to defend it. He initially just tried out UAVs, but he got good at them and developed them into a military specialty.

The guest talked about the team atmosphere and whether it's difficult to adapt: "Our team is normal, everything is good and fun. Yes, there are work-related moments, and there's no time for jokes, but when we get back to our positions, it's fine: we drink tea, watch movies, and talk."

The soldier explained that serving in the unmanned forces requires a good understanding of maps and navigation skills. Computer gamers who use joysticks are very comfortable with the task. Controlling a drone requires well-developed motor skills.

Currently, UAV operators are in high demand in the Armed Forces.In addition, IT specialists are needed to reprogram the drones and engineers to assemble them and troubleshoot them.

Serving in unmanned combat forces is considered one of the safest positions in combat zones. Such soldiers don't need to get close to the enemy, as drones fly over long distances.

At the end of the meeting, our guest offered advice to young people considering joining the drone force: What advice would you give to those who are hesitant? You could think about it and do more research. You could also take training, which is possible in civilian life. You'll then be able to see how much you enjoy it. If you enjoy it, we'd be delighted to see you. Unfortunately, there aren't many people in this field right now because few are skilled at operating drones.

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The representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in St. Petersburg, Maxim Poletaev, held a protocol meeting with the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mali in St. Petersburg, and also Ambassador of Russian Education and Science Issoy Togo, from SPbPU. The partners discussed the current state and prospects of Russian-Malian interregional cooperation, the activities of the Honorary Consul in St. Petersburg, including issues of consular services. They also touched on the topic of Malian students studying at Russian universities and their participation in events commemorating memorable dates in Russian history.

They also touched on the joint Russian-Malian project to establish a Polytechnic University in Bamako, modeled on St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and discussed the prospects for reforming Mali's education system, taking into account Russia's extensive experience. Issa Togo is an associate professor at the Institute of Energy's School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering.

During the meeting, the activities of the Russian-African Network University consortium were also discussed. Touching on prospects for developing interregional ties, the parties discussed the preparation of a memorandum of cooperation between St. Petersburg and Bamako, as well as the need to expand contacts in the Northwestern Federal District.

Particular attention was given to the idea of holding the next round of the "Cross Views" school competition in the following format: students from Russian and Malian schools study the culture and history of their partner countries, after which they write essays about Russia and Mali, respectively. The essays are judged by a jury consisting of representatives from both countries.

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