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October 30, 2025

Financial news: Discrete auction of WUSH securities is being held.

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WUSH

iVUSHHoldng

As of 17:07:00, the current price was 102.32 rubles. (Deviation – 20.36%).

There was an increase of 20.00% or more within 5 minutes in a row in the current share price from the closing price of the previous trading day (RUB 85.01).

In the Main Trading Mode T, a discrete auction (DA) will be held from 17:11:00.

In other non-addressed trading modes during the DA period, trading is conducted in accordance with the established regulations.

The end of the DA and resumption of trading at 17:41:00.

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October 30, 2025

Dmitry Grigorenko: Municipalities will be inspected according to new rules.

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The government has approved a draft law "On the Organization of Control and Supervisory Activities in Relation to Local Government Bodies" for submission to the State Duma. The document proposes extending to municipalities approaches previously developed as part of the federal reform, including risk-based inspections, preventive visits, pre-trial appeals, and more.

"The draft law continues the Government's systematic efforts to improve regulatory and oversight activities in Russia. We propose implementing a risk-based approach to monitoring local governments and how they exercise their powers. This approach has already proven effective in inspections of businesses and non-profit organizations. We are seeing consistent results: as the administrative burden is reduced, the effectiveness of inspections and preventative measures increases. This means the number of inspections has decreased, and their effectiveness has increased," commented Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

Furthermore, the provisions of the draft law are designed to reduce local budget expenditures on fines and provide an opportunity to plan for compliance with regulatory requirements without compromising other priority tasks.

The bill proposes that municipalities, like economic entities, will be assigned to different risk categories, depending, for example, on territorial criteria. The risk category will, in turn, influence the need for and frequency of scheduled inspections. For example, for facilities classified as low-risk, scheduled inspections will not be conducted, only preventive visits. When issuing orders and determining compliance deadlines, the specifics of local budget formation and municipal procurement procedures must be taken into account.

For the first time, it is proposed to introduce preventive enforcement mechanisms for municipalities: preventive visits (the inspector does not issue a fine, but records the violation for correction), consultations, and others. Preventive measures are carried out based on an annual program approved by the regulatory body.

Municipalities will now have access to a pre-trial appeals procedure. The option of entering into an agreement to rectify identified violations will be introduced. Such an agreement may be concluded if significant material and time expenditures, or capital investments, including construction, are required. The issued order is suspended for the duration of such agreements.

The requirement to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled inspections with the prosecutor's office remains unchanged. This rule remains in effect today.

This draft law was developed at the request of the President by the Russian Ministry of Justice in close collaboration with the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government. The provisions are planned to enter into force on January 1, 2027, but will be implemented starting January 1, 2028. This period is provided for the development of planned activities.

October 30, 2025

Financial news: 10/30/2025, 15-16 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the WUSH (iWUSHolding) security were changed.

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October 30, 2025

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In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on October 30, 2025, 15-16 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 106.06) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 120.01 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 41.25%) of the WUSH (iWUSHHolding) security were changed.

October 30, 2025

Alexander Novak held a meeting on energy supply for data processing centers.

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Alexander Novak held a meeting on energy supply for data processing centers.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting on the issue of power supply for data processing centers (DPCs) with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development, relevant government departments, think tanks, and technology companies.

The main topic was the energy supply for data centers to support artificial intelligence. Work on this issue is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Data centers play a vital role in economic development and ensuring technological sovereignty. This is a strategically important area for businesses and the state, contributing to increased productivity and reliability of IT systems, resource optimization, and increased energy efficiency," noted Alexander Novak.

According to the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030, energy consumption in data centers in the country will increase at least 2.5 times – from 1 GW to 2.5 GW.

The meeting participants discussed the necessary measures for the further successful development of artificial intelligence in terms of energy supply.

Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister decided to establish a working group led by the Ministry of Energy and involving energy and technology companies and government agencies. The working group will consider various proposals and options for powering data centers for artificial intelligence, including by utilizing existing power capacity and creating new capacity in cooperation with technology companies.

October 30, 2025

Marat Khusnullin: More than 2,500 kilometers of access roads to small towns have been upgraded since the beginning of the year thanks to the "Infrastructure for Life" national project.

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As part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, 2,500 kilometers of regional and local roads—access roads to small towns—have been brought up to standard in Russia since the beginning of 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"Currently, the unified list of key settlements includes more than 1,500 small towns and villages. We are working diligently to improve the quality of life for local residents, including upgrading road infrastructure and improving road connectivity. Road quality is crucial for small settlements. First and foremost, it means prompt access to medical care, uninterrupted supplies of essential goods, and the ability to travel to the district center for social services. All of this directly impacts the quality of life. This year, under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' we upgraded 437 access roads to villages, towns, and hamlets, representing 2,500 kilometers of regional and local road networks. We continue to work in this area," said Marat Khusnullin.

High-quality road infrastructure is one of the most important factors in the economic development of areas remote from regional centers. It allows rural areas to attract investment, develop entrepreneurship and tourism, and create new jobs.

"Transport accessibility for small towns stimulates the development of small and medium-sized businesses, facilitates regular trade, and promotes domestic tourism. These factors help foster sustainable socioeconomic development in small towns and support local budgets. By the end of 2025, we will have brought 590 such road facilities, or 3,500 km, up to standard," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The state pays special attention to the development of rural roads.

"In addition to the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' the country is implementing the state program 'Integrated Development of Rural Areas.' This program includes measures to build and upgrade paved roads leading to small towns, manufacturing, and processing facilities. This year, 170 km of such roads will be built and upgraded, and another 168 km will undergo repairs, including major repairs. By the end of the year, all 388 km of new and upgraded roads will be operational according to the production schedule," said Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.

In the Penza Region, the entire planned 2025 road improvement project for small towns has been completed: road workers have reopened 41.5 km of regional highways. For example, a 5.4-kilometer section of the Kondol-Shemysheyka regional highway in the Shemysheysky District has been reopened after repairs. The highway passes through the village of Vorobyovka, home to approximately 300 people.

In the Narovchatsky District, the access road to the village of Bolshoy Koloyar has been brought up to standard. The village is home to the N.M. Ashcheulov Secondary School, the local Community Center, and a first aid station. The repairs extend over 1.5 kilometers. Additionally, as part of the repairs on the Lunino-Issa highway, a 1.5-kilometer access road to the village of Bulychevo was upgraded. The village has a population of approximately 900.

In the Republic of Ingushetia, the access road to the village of Sagopshi from the Kavkaz-Nazran-Malgobek-Nizhny Kurp-Terek highway was completely overhauled. The project is 5.4 km long. The work was completed several months ahead of the contract deadline. Road workers replaced the asphalt pavement, constructed a sidewalk and two bus stops, installed barriers and signal posts, and applied road markings. As a result, the once-rutted road is now smooth, convenient, and safe.

In the Ryazan Region, 8.7 km of roads leading to small towns are being brought up to standard. For example, in the Spassky District, the access road to the village of Ogorodnikovo from the M-5 "Ural" highway was upgraded. The road is approximately 3.7 km long. The road is of great importance to local residents: it provides access to the school and library. It also leads to a memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Additionally, in the Zakharovsky District, the access road to the village of Polivanovo from the Zakharovo-Bolshoe Korovino-Okounkovo-Osovo highway to the Moscow Region border was repaired ahead of schedule. The road is 2 km long. The village has a population of only 154, but this road is especially important to them, as it serves as a school route.

October 30, 2025

The Russian Industrialist Forum: New Partners and Technological Development at Polytechnic University

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The "Russian Industrialist" Forum and Exhibition continues. On October 30, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy signed a cooperation agreement with Evgeny Klovach, CEO of the Engineering Group, in the presence of Vadim Medvedev, Rector of University 2035 and Head of the NTI Foundation. The company provides full-cycle development for key industries: energy, mechanical engineering, electronics, high-tech, and medicine, and also produces its own line of immersion cooling systems and server equipment.

"We plan to collaborate through our Supercomputer Center and AI systems. I'm confident our partnership will be long-term and productive," Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

The Polytechnic University rector also held a working meeting with Mikhail Silnikov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Furthermore, Andrey Rudskoy visited the booth of the Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle Plant (Zvezda LLC), where he learned about the company's products.

SPbPU Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Lyudmila Pankova participated in the 11th All-Russian Forum "National Qualifications System of Russia," speaking at the session "Dialogue between the Labor Market and Vocational Education: New Trends and Development Prospects."

The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's technological development strategy, based on an effective model for science and industry collaboration, was presented at the "Russian Industrialist" international forum. Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice Rector for Research, discussed the approach, which has already proven effective in addressing import substitution challenges.

The key element was a systematic transition from disparate research to targeted work in cross-cutting technological areas.

"We've moved from isolated research to systematic work in our stated areas. Our model allows us to create complete technological chains—from concept to mass production," noted Yuri Fomin.

As part of the "Priority 2030" program, the university focused its efforts on three strategic areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and additive technologies, and engineering artificial intelligence for cross-industry applications. Research teams were structured by specialization: cross-industry, industry-specific, and developing groups.

The effectiveness of this approach is confirmed by completed projects with leading industrial companies, such as the development of key components for power engineering in collaboration with Gazprom, UEC, and Nevsky Zavod.

The university's R&D volume is showing steady growth: by 2030, digital engineering is expected to reach 3 billion rubles, and new materials research is expected to reach 24 billion rubles. This approach strengthens the country's technological sovereignty and confirms the implementation of the state strategy for scientific and technological development.

A lecture hall was also opened at the Polytechnic University booth at the "Russian Industrialist" forum and exhibition. University faculty and staff members presented their papers there. Alexey Chechevichkin, a research engineer at the Industrial and Surface Wastewater Treatment Technologies Research Laboratory, spoke about the history of gas masks. Leonid Yakunin, a research engineer, presented a paper titled "Surface Wastewater Treatment as an Important Element of Urban Environmental Protection." Yegor Temirgaliyev, a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Industrial Management, shared his experience designing unmanned logistics systems, and Anastasiy Klimin, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Management, spoke about the Blue Ocean strategy in industrial markets.

Additionally, Vsevolod Gaiduk, an engineer at the Higher School of Transport, presented a paper on "The Specifics of Developing and Using Robotic Platforms for Firefighting." Alexander Gurgenidze, an engineer at the Center for Technology Projects, spoke about the creation of a marine dronesphere.

Associate Professor Daria Bylyeva of the Higher School of Social Sciences led an interactive discussion game, "The Future [without?] Artificial Intelligence," where visitors to the Polytechnic University booth were able to discuss ethical issues related to AI, its development, and its impact on society in a playful and interactive format.

Svetlana Ulyanova, a professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences, presented a lecture entitled "Industrial Pragmatism in the Development of Russian Technical Education in the 20th Century."

October 30, 2025

Polytechnic University students have created Russia's first transport module for agricultural drones.

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A young engineering team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has developed Russia's first transport module—a trailer for two agrodrones with a high-capacity mortar unit. The project was completed as part of the federal project "Personnel for Unmanned Aerial Systems" under the leadership of Alexey Grachev, Director of the Higher School of Transport, and commissioned by Khizara.

The Polytechnic University, with its developed engineering school and modern laboratory facilities, became one of the key universities providing the federal project and a platform for training young engineers.

The project is being implemented on the basis of the university as a support center for training personnel for unmanned aerial systems, selected by the ANO "University of the National Technological Initiative 2035" in 2024The mission of the support centers is to develop and implement additional professional development and retraining programs aimed at mastering the full lifecycle of an engineering project—from technical specifications to the finished product. The practical portion of the training is built around solving specific industry-specific engineering problems, one of which was the creation of a transport module for agricultural drones.

The implementation of such programs at the Polytechnic University is supported by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, working with specialized institutes and higher education institutions. This allows for the integration of engineering, educational, and applied components within a single project framework.

"The students were given a very specific task by an industrial client: to design a mobile system that would provide agrodrone operators with everything they needed for effective field work," noted Ivan Kurta, Head of SPbPU's Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships. "We tried to approach the task as practically as possible, and the students accomplished the task brilliantly."

Young engineers designed and manufactured a trailer measuring 3.5 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, and 1.8 meters high. The key feature of the development is its comprehensive solution for drone logistics and servicing. The module provides operators with everything necessary for quickly loading and unloading drones, preparing them for flights, and performing post-flight maintenance, including battery charging and solution refilling. To this end, the trailer is equipped with a 1,000-liter solution tank with a built-in mixer, an automated pump station, a battery charging system, and a flow meter for precise refill monitoring.

The economic impact of the development is significant: the prototype costs no more than 500,000 rubles, making it six times more affordable than imported equivalents, which start at 3 million rubles.

"This project is a clear example of the successful integration of the educational process with real-world industrial needs," comments Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education. "Students gain invaluable experience working on a specific engineering challenge, while our industrial partners gain a ready-made, competitive solution. The development of projects like 'Staff for UAS' strengthens the country's human resources potential in the high-tech unmanned systems industry."

According to Alexey Kovalev, CEO of the customer company, Khizar, operational testing of the trailer is already planned for the coming year. In the future, the development could be scaled up for use in Russia's agricultural sector.

By the end of the year, 76 young engineering teams will participate in the federal project "Personnel for UAS," presenting their developments for the unmanned vehicle industry. Polytechnic University will continue to play a key role in training specialists and creating applied solutions that contribute to the country's technological sovereignty.

October 30, 2025

A delegation from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) participated in an international design conference in Yerevan.

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Mikhail Bryukhov, Alena Vedernikova, Yana Volkova, Olesya Samodolova and Dmitry Ulrich

From October 24 to 26, the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA) in Yerevan hosted the International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering. The conference brought together leading specialists, scholars, and experts in civil and environmental engineering from around the world to exchange scientific expertise and strengthen collaboration.

SPbGASU was represented at the conference by a delegation led by Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, who was a member of the conference's scientific committee. The delegation also included Mikhail Bryukhov, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the faculty; Yana Volkova, Acting Head of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management, and Cadastre; Alena Vedernikova, Acting Head of the Department; and Olesya Samodolova, Deputy Dean for Career Guidance.

The following topics were covered at the conference:

Building design, construction, operation and process management; innovative and sustainable building materials and technologies; engineering and transport infrastructure; energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in construction; sustainable urban environment; geodesy, geodynamics and cartography.

"This conference is not just a scientific event, but a place to exchange experiences, ideas, and knowledge with colleagues from different countries, as well as discuss new approaches and innovative solutions that will undoubtedly open new horizons for further collaboration between the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, and other universities. I am confident that through joint efforts, we will be able to achieve significant results in the areas discussed at the conference," said Dmitry Ulrikh.

October 30, 2025

The Ministry of Education gives the go-ahead: a new dissertation council on agricultural economics has opened at the State University of Management.

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By order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation dated October 28, 2025, No. 1051, a dissertation council 24.2.293.04 was established at the State University of Management for the scientific specialty 5.2.3. "Regional and sectoral economics (economics of the agro-industrial complex (AIC), economic sciences)."

The council includes leading economists from SUM and invited specialists from the country's largest specialized universities. The decision by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science confirms the high level of our university's research and expands opportunities for graduate students and researchers to defend dissertations on current development areas in the agro-industrial complex.

Today, the State University of Management has five dissertation councils in economic and technical sciences, including a joint council with the Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov (BSTU). These are large-scale platforms where a modern scientific school of management is being formed and research in the fields of global, regional, and sectoral economics, as well as management, logistics, and transportation, is advanced.

In October, the joint council of the State University of Management and the Belarusian State Technical University named after V. G. Shukhov held the first defenses of candidate dissertations in technical sciences (scientific specialty 2.9.9 "Logistics Transport Systems"), completed by graduate students from the State University of Management's Department of Transport Complexes.

In addition, this month, by order of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, academic degrees of Doctor of Science and Candidate of Economic Sciences were awarded to the following staff and graduates of our university's postgraduate program:

Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Karelina, Associate Professor of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations — Doctor of Economics (Order No. 951/nk dated 06.10.2025); Dmitry Aleksandrovich Repnikov, Associate Professor of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations — Doctor of Economics (Order No. 1044/nk dated 28.10.2025); Ahmed Mohamed, postgraduate student of the State University of Management, citizen of the Syrian Arab Republic — Candidate of Economic Sciences (Order No. 954/nk dated 06.10.2025); Tatyana Alekseevna Gololobova, employee of the Department of Management in International Business and Tourism Industry — Candidate of Economic Sciences (Order No. 954/nk dated 06.10.2025).

We sincerely congratulate our colleagues on this high recognition of their research results! Thus, the State University of Management and Management continues to consistently strengthen its position as a leading research and educational center in the fields of management, economics, and transportation, providing training for researchers to address the strategic objective of achieving technological leadership in the Russian Federation.

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October 30, 2025

Pedagogical Innovations: Polytechnic University Teachers Share Experiences at a Conference in Belarus

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SPbPU faculty took part in the IX International Scientific and Methodological Conference "Problems of Modern Education in a Technical University," which was held at the P. O. Sukhoi Gomel State Technical University (Belarus).

The plenary session was opened by Natalia Leonova, Associate Professor of the Physics Department at the Institute of Physics and Mathematics at SPbPU. She presented a report on the network collaboration between technical universities and regional schools located in small towns and remote from federal educational institutions. This collaboration not only fosters a motivated flow of applicants prepared for modern scientific challenges but also enhances the prestige of physics and mathematics education among schoolchildren.

Associate Professors of the Physics Department, Victoria Mizina and Tatyana Andreeva, participated in the conference sessions, presenting the results of their scientific and methodological research and innovative approaches to teaching natural sciences. T. A. Andreeva's report was dedicated to a joint project between the Physics Department of the Institute of Physics and Management and the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering"—a virtual laboratory with digital copies of real devices, the 3D models of which fully replicate the functionality of the originals.

V. V. Mizina presented SPbPU's new master's program, "Physics and Applied Mathematics in Science and Education." The program's uniqueness lies in the fact that master's students are awarded two qualifications (the second being "Pedagogical Education"), significantly expanding graduates' career opportunities. Another key feature of the program is its networking with the A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, which allows for the integration of resources between educational institutions to improve the quality of student training.

Conference participants also discussed prospects for cooperation between the Sukhoi Gomel State Technical University and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including joint research projects and academic exchanges.