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January 27, 2026

Bench (prelude on boards)

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The School of Dramatic Art Theatre invites you to the play "Bench (Prelude on Boards)" based on the play "Bench" by Alexander Gelman.

This chamber play has a seemingly simple plot: a man meets a woman, but things turn out to be more complicated. After all, "He" and "She" are two planets, and their encounter can lead to anything.

Directed by Oleg Okhotnichenko and Maria Viktorova. Starring Oleg Okhotnichenko, Maria Viktorova, and Olga Ermakova.

Duration: one hour 40 minutes without intermission.

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January 27, 2026

The Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege: Creative Works by a SPbGASU Teacher Contribute to the Preservation of Historical Memory

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On January 27, St. Petersburg and across the country celebrate the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege—a memorable date symbolizing the courage, fortitude, and selflessness of the residents of the besieged city. The Siege of Leningrad, which lasted 872 days, became one of the most tragic and heroic chapters of the Great Patriotic War. It claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, but did not break the city's spirit.

The history of our university is inextricably linked with the fate of Leningrad during the siege. During the war, faculty, staff, and students participated in engineering defenses, camouflaging strategically important sites, surveying damaged buildings, and preserving architectural monuments. Their contribution played a vital role in preserving the unique appearance of the city on the Neva.

Today, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering continues its tradition of serving the city and preserving historical memory through its scientific, educational, and creative activities.

Yuliana Guryeva, Associate Professor of the Department of Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics at the Faculty of Architecture at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), and a PhD in Engineering, won the 2025 award in the Graphics. Landscape category of the international exhibition and competition "Creative Spring. Courage Knows No Oblivion… 80 Years of Victory!"

The jury highly commended Yuliana Alexandrovna's graphic series "Blockade. 900 Days," which she spent several years developing. It recreates the image of embattled Leningrad within the urban landscapes of the era. The works combine rigorous architectural thinking, emotional expressiveness, and a profound respect for historical truth.

Among the works presented at the competition:

"Naval Parade on the Neva" "What are you dreaming about, cruiser Aurora?"; "Blockade of Leningrad. Air Raid"; "Ladoga – Road of Life"; "Blockade City".

According to the professional community, all works are executed using graphic techniques (paper, sauce) and are distinguished by a high level of execution, subtle use of tone and texture, and expressive composition. The architectural motifs become more than just a backdrop, but an independent artistic image – a witness to tragic events and human heroism.

Winning the international exhibition is a testament to the professionalism of the SPbGASU teacher and recognition of the importance of preserving historical memory.

Yuliana Guryeva's works demonstrate the potential of architectural graphics for understanding heroic chapters of the past. They are used in teaching architecture and engineering students, fostering their professional development.

January 27, 2026

The Winter Systems Bootcamp from the YADRO laboratory has started at NSU.

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The YADRO Lab's Winter Systems Bootcamp has opened at Novosibirsk State University. It's an intensive training program for students passionate about systems development in software and hardware solutions. The event will run from January 26 to 31, 2026, and is open to 12 participants who have passed a competitive selection process.

A bootcamp is an intensive course format that allows you to master new skills, gain new knowledge, or consolidate your previous experience in a short period of time. Training can last from a few days to several months, depending on the course topic and the students' level of preparation.

The intensive course from the YADRO laboratory is aimed primarily at second-year students and above. Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, Faculty of Physics And Institute of Intelligent RoboticsThe tasks students work on will enhance their skills in systems development and facilitate future career advancement.

At the bootcamp opening, Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the Institute of Information Technologies and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, delivered a welcoming speech and parting words:

— The bootcamp features inspiring lectures from leading experts, practical workshops, and team projects. We encourage curiosity, persistence, and mutual support. Don't be afraid to try new things, even if you don't succeed the first time—that's how discoveries are born.

On the first day, participants chose one of several IT projects to work on during the bootcamp and formed teams of 3-4 people. Each project was assigned a mentor/curator. General educational lectures on systems development were scheduled at the end of each day:

We have four lectures planned. The first will be given by a YADRO expert, followed by lectures by our lab supervisors. Dmitry Valentinovich Irtegov will give a lecture on a fundamental topic: computing device architecture. Although this topic is part of the core curriculum at the Faculty of Information Technology, the expert will present a systems perspective, covering a wide range of important aspects. A lecture on formal verification of software systems is also planned, a very important topic. Artificial intelligence is currently booming, and vibe coding is becoming widespread, where large language models are tasked with writing fairly complex program code. A neural network can, among other things, manage large projects and make changes to them. It would be useful to test how accurately it handles its task. The role of IT engineers will also shift in this direction in the future. This area is also receiving significant attention within the YADRO laboratory's focus area, says Alexander Vlasov, Deputy Dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technology and head of the laboratory.

The bootcamp program places special emphasis not only on technical skills but also on teamwork—the ability to collaborate with colleagues, share experiences, and see the big picture of a project.

"Help your colleagues, listen to their presentations, and understand their results, even if you're not involved in their project. Modern IT business embraces a team approach: you have a team you work on, but you also monitor and support other teams. This assistance can come in many forms: as an expert, you can offer helpful advice to the team, or perhaps you can join the team briefly and help implement a specific part of the project," Alexander Vlasov advises students.

Potential project topics include systems development, IoT, compilers, formal verification, and other modern areas.

"I signed up for this program because I'm interested in the topics covered in this bootcamp. I also participated in a YADRO bootcamp last summer, where I worked on compilers. I enjoyed it and wanted to continue working there and grow within the company. I chose the assembler team; we worked on the compiler throughout the semester, and a need arose to change some aspects of the assembler," said Matvey Zenin, a bootcamp participant.

A final event will be held on January 31st, where participants will present their projects and share their results. Students who successfully continue their project work in the lab may be eligible for special scholarships.

YADRO is a Russian technology company that combines the development and production of computing platforms, data processing and storage systems, telecommunications and network equipment, personal and smart devices, microprocessor cores, and fabless microprocessor development.

January 27, 2026

Technology of the future: How Russia's first driverless metro train works

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Moscow is one of the world's leaders in the development of innovative transport. The capital is the first in the world to have a fully driverless tram began to transport passengers regularly, and a system was created to monitor the city's main waterway unmanned boat, and the other day it started in the subway testing A unique, domestically produced driverless train. This technological marvel can be seen on the Big Circle Line (BKL). However, you can't ride it yet: the train is still undergoing testing.

"We expect that by the end of 2026, the first driverless metro train will begin running on schedule alongside other trains, maintaining the required 90-second intervals during peak hours. However, for now, this will still be without passengers. Passenger trips will begin in 2027. And by 2030, at the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, we plan to launch the first driverless metro line," said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Mos.ru reports on the design of the innovative train and the systems that ensure its operation and passenger safety.

Computing modules and machine vision

The polished "Moscow-2024" with its black mask and red trim is preparing to depart the Zamoskvoretskoye depot. It differs from regular trains by its color and the inscription "This is a driverless train" on its side. Before its release the latest invention Once on the line, the driver and specialists from the Moscow Metro's Unmanned Transport Research and Development Center complete a checklist, checking the operation of the doors and all systems. Finally, the signal is given, the gates open, and the train moves along the tracks.

"This project is the result of the efforts of tens of thousands of Moscow Metro employees. Ninety-seven percent of the train is made from Russian components. Its development began in early 2025 and is based on the high-tech "Moscow-2024" model, which is ideal for the implementation of driverless systems. The train is equipped with sensors to detect obstacles and anomalies in the tunnel, powerful computing modules, and a communication system with the control center. The innovative software was developed and is supported by Moscow specialists," explains Pavel Boksha, Head of the Moscow Metro's Driverless Transport Research and Development Center.

The driverless train's interior is familiar to passengers on the Moscow-2024 train: comfortable seats, curved handrails, widened walkways and doors, charging ports, interactive maps, and media screens. During testing, the driver's cabin was equipped with an interface displaying the train's schedule and an additional screen displaying data from machine vision sensors.

"The software enables automatic train scheduling, and will eventually enable scheduling for entire lines. The automated control system ensures acceleration, braking, maintaining the permitted speed, precise stopping, and opening and closing doors. Machine vision scans the area in front of the train and detects anomalies along its route, and the system interacts with the control center and transmits data from the train in real time," continues Pavel Boksha.

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Prepared for any situation

The driverless train is being tested on the Big Circle Line. The train starts smoothly and stops at each station, observing the established intervals. For safety reasons, a driver is present in the cab during the test, monitoring the movement.

"This is a breakthrough technology that marks a new era in transportation development, and I feel proud to be part of its beginning. And the fact that driverless systems will be ubiquitous in the future only makes me happy: the world is constantly evolving, and with technological advancements, many new professions are emerging, and in our metro, there's always work for those who want to work," shares Anton Malakhov, a Moscow Metro driver with 20 years of experience.

Before the train went live, the developers conducted extensive research and testing, collecting and inputting a huge amount of data to prepare the artificial intelligence for any possible scenario.

"Our specialists already had experience developing software for driverless vehicles. While working on this train, we drove a locomotive at night equipped with a lidar—a special device that determines the distance between objects using a laser. This allowed us to select the most effective equipment for the driverless train. During the testing process, we collect new data to fine-tune the systems and train the artificial intelligence so that it can accurately recognize all objects and respond appropriately in any situation," explains Konstantin Preys, Head of Testing at the Moscow Metro's Driverless Transport Research and Development Center.

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Fast, comfortable and safe

The primary goal of the driverless train's developers is passenger comfort and safety. Hardware protection ensures the smooth operation of car doors and prevents them from becoming trapped, track signaling prevents the train from colliding with other trains, and an automatic trackside collision detection system detects foreign objects on the rails and promptly takes action.

This technology is currently being tested at the Pechatniki station on the Big Circle Line. A video camera, lidar, and a special sensor system are installed above the tracks. They recognize the surrounding area, detect any objects that hit the rails, and instantly transmit the information via a secure channel to the train's systems and the control center. According to Konstantin Preis, upon receiving such a signal, the train will stop in advance of the obstacle, and the appropriate metro services will quickly arrive at the scene.

"Our goal is to maintain a high level of quality for passengers and, where possible, improve it, enhance the technological effectiveness of management processes and safety monitoring," concludes Pavel Boksha.

A shipyard for the construction of innovative electric vessels has opened in Moscow, according to Sobyanin.An unmanned boat for water safety has been developed in Moscow.The Mayor of Moscow announced plans for the development of the transport system.

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January 27, 2026

The "Academy of Competent Owners" on the "Electronic House" platform is expanding its free program for students.

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Free educational project "Academy of Competent Owners» on the platform Electronic House is expanding its program for students. The first lecture in the new stream will take place on January 28. Leading platform experts will discuss the role of general meetings of owners (GMs) in the management of apartment buildings.

In the new season, participants will receive even more information on how to organize their own voting. The list of current classes now includes a lecture on how to create an application for a general meeting of owners on the "Electronic House" platform. This will be a hands-on session. Specialists will walk participants through each step in detail and answer any questions.

At the request of listeners, the program has been expanded to include residents of buildings managed by homeowners' associations (HOAs) or housing cooperatives (HCCs). They will learn how the platform can be useful for such apartment buildings, the differences between HOA and HCC meetings, and which "Electronic Home" tools can be used in any residential building in the capital.

Free lectures are held weekly and last one hour, followed by a half-hour Q&A period. Classes can be attended online (live, not recorded) or in person at the Electronic House office in the "Sayany Meeting Place" district center (9 Sayanskaya Street). The classroom is located on the second floor.

To participate in online and offline classes you need registrationAfter choosing a suitable topic, date, and convenient format, please provide your email address to receive an invitation to the training and submit your application. Spaces for in-person lectures are limited. Participants are eligible to participate, including both platform users and residents planning to join the "Electronic House."

A full list of lecture topics and dates is available on the website. Academy of Competent OwnersInformation about new classes will be updated.

The free educational project "Academy of Competent Owners" has been running on the "Electronic Home" platform for over three months. During this time, over 500 Muscovites have attended lectures from the platform's leading specialists on conducting general meeting of owners (GMOs) in the system and issues that can be resolved with their help, the advantages of digital management of apartment buildings, and other topics.

Participation in the project will allow active owners to obtain information on conducting transparent and safe general meetings of owners fromreliable sourceSince March 2025, the regional "Electronic House" system has become the only one (other than the federal one) where Muscovites can hold meetings online. Over the five years of its operation, the platform has hosted over 26,000 general meetings of owners.

Electronic House— a comprehensive, multifunctional platform for online apartment building management. Here, you can conduct resident surveys, communicate with neighbors in private chats, submit meter readings, pay utility bills, and quickly resolve issues with the management company. The platform launched in November 2020. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" in collaboration withDepartment of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant and other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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January 27, 2026

Pay for the semester and study in peace

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Dear students studying under a contractual agreement, we remind you that, in accordance with clause 3.2 of the agreement on the provision of paid educational services, tuition fees for the next semester must be paid by February 1 of the current academic year.

We therefore inform you that payment for tuition must be made on time by February 1, 2026. Payment methods are available at this link. The student's full name and contract number must be included in the payment details.

Please also note that students paying with student loans must order and receive an invoice for submission to the bank from the Accounting Department (GUK-118) from Monday through Thursday from 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM, and on Friday from 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM. Banks will not process payments without first receiving an invoice.

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January 27, 2026

Polytechnic University's strategic partnership with India through the Go-Brics Forum

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A meeting with Viktor Kokushkin, Vice President of the Go-Brics Business Forum, was held at the Polytechnic University. The organization's president is a renowned Indian public and political figure. Purnima Anand, which actively supports Russia. The meeting participants discussed prospects for cooperation in education, technological entrepreneurship, and youth projects within the BRICS group, with a particular focus on Russia's strategic partner, the Republic of India.

SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev presented the university's best practices in international cooperation, including strategic partnerships within the BRICS International Municipal Forum and the participation of Polytechnic University students in major educational and competitive projects.

In particular, Dmitry Arsenyev spoke about the international student project marathon initiated by the Polytechnic University—an effective mechanism for joint international scientific project activities among students and young scientists, where multinational teams solve real-world engineering, technical, and IT problems.

Viktor Kokushkin presented the Go-Brics Business Forum as a platform for commercializing cooperation between participating countries. He praised the Polytechnic University's potential and expressed interest in working together to create an "intellectual pipeline" connecting Indian IT expertise with Russia's advanced engineering schools.

The parties discussed plans for a large-scale, multi-level competitive hackathon involving several thousand students from Russia, India, the UAE, and other BRICS countries. Its launch is scheduled for early March. Polytechnic University students participated in a test hackathon in late December, which tested the Go-Brics Business Forum online platform, created specifically for technical competitions. Participants emphasized the need for close alignment between educational programs and industry needs and discussed mechanisms through which student competition winners could receive not only awards but also guaranteed internships at Indian and other international high-tech companies.

Discussions also included inviting talented Indian students to the Polytechnic's English-language educational programs, the participation of BRICS students in the Polytechnic University's summer and winter schools, the implementation of research and development projects for Indian companies, the involvement of their specialists in SPbPU's retraining and advanced training programs, the commercialization of the university's innovative developments, and other issues.

The meeting participants agreed to further develop specific pilot projects, including organizing an upcoming hackathon, and outlined paths to signing a strategic partnership agreement.

January 27, 2026

From a cable plant to schools: 20 facilities will be built in the Eastern Administrative Okrug as part of the MaIP.

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In the Eastern Administrative District, 20 large-scale investment projects (MaIPs) aimed at developing urban infrastructure and creating jobs are at various stages of implementation. Investors and developers are constructing social, industrial, public and business, and transport facilities. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Currently, investors and developers are implementing 20 large-scale investment projects in the east of the capital. They include the creation of social, industrial, and business facilities, as well as road and transport infrastructure. The city has allocated approximately 26 hectares of land for this purpose. Specifically, five industrial facilities will be built on plots of over 5.9 hectares. The land has been leased at a preferential rate of one ruble per year for the entire implementation period," said Vladimir Efimov.

A large-scale investment project is a special status granted to industrial complexes, innovation centers, social institutions, as well as transportation, sports, and other facilities. MAIPs have been implemented in the capital since 2016 and serve as a tool for stimulating the city's economic development.

"Moscow is consistently developing industrial infrastructure in various districts of the city, including through the implementation of large-scale investment projects—this is in line with Sergei Sobyanin's instructions. Five facilities are being built in the Eastern Administrative District as part of the Moscow Industrial Policy Program. These include a cable manufacturing plant, an electronics and lighting equipment component production facility, an industrial technology park, and two furniture factories. The total area of the new production facilities will exceed 76,000 square meters, and once all facilities are operational, more than 700 new jobs will be created," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

For example, a site has been allocated in the Novokosino district for the construction of an industrial technology park. Construction of a cable manufacturing facility is ongoing in the Metrogorodok district. An electrical equipment manufacturing project is underway in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of City Property, noted that, in addition to the industrial sector, significant attention is being paid to the development of social infrastructure. Approximately 8.8 hectares of land have been allocated for five such MAIPs, where four new educational facilities will be built for nearly 3,300 school and kindergarten students. These educational buildings will create modern learning conditions for the younger generation and also provide additional jobs.

The construction of buildings within the framework of the MAIP is being carried out under the supervision of the capital State Construction Supervision CommitteeAfter receiving notification from developers about the commencement of work, individual programs for control and supervision activities are drawn up, the department chairman added. Anton Slobodchikov.

According to him, a total of 31 on-site inspections were conducted at these sites in the Eastern Administrative District. Inspectors assessed the compliance of the work performed and the materials used with the design documentation. This ensures the reliability and safety of the buildings once they are commissioned.

Providing land for large-scale investment projects not only improves existing infrastructure but also attracts additional investment, which is important for the capital's economic development and the creation of career opportunities.

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January 27, 2026

In 2025, 360 lifts for people with disabilities were installed in residential buildings.

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In 2025, specialists from the capital urban economy complex 360 lifting platforms have been installed in apartment buildings housing people with disabilities, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Equipping entrances with special lifting platforms is an important part of the program to create a barrier-free environment in the city. In 2025, 360 such structures were installed. Since 2011, nearly 2,500 lifts have been installed for people with limited mobility, allowing them to leave their homes independently," said Pyotr Biryukov.

The largest number of platforms—65—were installed in the Southern Administrative District. Fifty-three were installed in the Southwest, 51 in the Southeast, and 46 in the Northeast.

Currently, all new buildings are accessible to residents with limited mobility, and in older buildings, lifting platforms are installed upon request. Applications can be submitted on the Moscow City Hall website. Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population in the section Internet ReceptionThe applicant must have permanent registration in the capital and a doctor's recommendation for wheelchair use. A meeting of homeowners is not required to make a decision.

If technical conditions permit and the building has a large foyer, vertical lifting platforms are preferred. These are mini-elevators that cover distances of up to four meters. If this is not possible, an inclined lift is installed. This compact structure is mounted on posts along the wall parallel to the stairwell; when folded, it does not obstruct passage.

During the installation of platforms, other work is also carried out to create a barrier-free environment, including installing ramps and handrails at the entrance to the building, doors with closers that open remotely, and visual and control systems.

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January 27, 2026

The Federal Competence Center assessed the best resource management practices at the Polytechnic University.

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A delegation from the Federal Competence Center spent two days at the Polytechnic University. The visit was part of the federal project "Labor Productivity."

The FCC representatives were shown how the university manages its property resources to ensure comprehensive education and student accommodation. The guests toured the academic buildings, analyzed the efficiency of classroom use, and learned about the management mechanisms of the Student Campus and the university's hotel complex. The visit concluded with a working meeting to discuss the results of the trip.

Experts from the Federal Competence Center highly praised the university's leadership for its openness to analyzing and continuously refining business processes and asset optimization projects. Polytechnic University was singled out among other universities for its focus on long-term strategic development and commitment to continuous improvement. The delegation also praised the high level of capitalization of the university's strategic partnerships for the development of classroom and laboratory space.

One of the university's most significant and effective practices for optimizing its classroom resources is the partial transfer of the practical portion of its educational programs to industrial partners. For example, in some programs, the theoretical portion is taught at the Polytechnic University, while students' practical training is organized at Power Machines facilities. This not only helps balance the classroom load but also gives students the opportunity to learn in a real-world production environment, explained Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.

Stanislav Vladimirov, Vice-Rector for Organizational and Economic Affairs, presented the Polytechnic's industrial partners' participation in equipping and renovating classrooms, student design bureaus, and research laboratories. For example, in November 2025, a classroom was opened, equipped with the support of industrial partners RKS-Energo, NPF LOGIKA, and GC Vzlet. And in December, the grand opening of the renovated educational space of the student design bureau "Power Machines — Polytechnic" took place.

The main goal of the FCC representatives' visit to the Polytechnic University was to systematically collect best practices for managing the university's property resources effectively and then disseminate them to other universities across the country. During the working meeting, Vice Rector for Human Resources Maria Vrublevskaya noted that projects for effective campus management have been implemented at the Polytechnic University since the launch of the Priority 2030 state program. One of the most striking examples is the MetaCampus Polytechnic virtual digital ecosystem. Winner of the 2024 Best Campus Management Practice Award At the PriorityFest festival, a digital campus information model was created to improve the efficiency of managing the university's space and infrastructure. More than 2,500 students and 15 faculty mentors are involved in the project, who continue to make suggestions for refining the model and digitizing the spaces. Over 10,000 spaces have already been digitized.

Several representatives of the Federal Center for Competitiveness (FCC) were introduced to the university's efforts to support applicants and attract and retain students.

"This was a useful and insightful dialogue about modern approaches to admissions and career guidance. We shared our best practices in analytics, digital tools, and program promotion with our colleagues from the Sociocenter. This exchange of experience is invaluable for the development of the entire higher education system," emphasized Vitaly Drobchik, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Executive Secretary of the Admissions Committee.

Sociocenter experts also noted the efficient management of the university's campus and the use of a hotel complex to optimize the distribution of student accommodation for both state-funded and fee-paying students.

"Systematic and regular work to improve the organizational structure of the residential complex allows us to quickly reallocate resources. Systematic and innovative management practices enable us to efficiently utilize every square meter of residential space and improve the quality of life and learning for students," noted Vyacheslav Olshevsky, Director of the Student City.

Following the visit, representatives of the Federal Competence Center proposed developing cooperation with SPbPU as a university working on a range of progressive practices to improve the effectiveness of administrative, educational, and organizational management decisions.