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Alexander Novak: The First International Conference on the Creative Economy will bring together representatives from more than 30 countries.

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The International Conference on Creative Economy, the first and flagship event of the Russian Creative Seasons, is expected to attract 1,500 participants from more than 30 countries. This was announced during a meeting of the conference organizing committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

The event will take place on October 8–9 in St. Petersburg.

The conference will bring together representatives of creative industries from BRICS, CIS, SCO, and MENA countries, who will seek common solutions and establish new partnerships. The conference will focus on the impact of creative industries on the economy, society, and new pathways for international cooperation.

"With growing interest in joint production, the creative economy is becoming an important part of the global economy, facilitating the development of projects related to cultural exchange. This year, we are beginning to formulate a comprehensive Strategy for the Development of the Creative Economy through 2036, which should encompass a wide range of areas, taking into account global trends and emphasizing locality, thereby integrating the interests of various cultures and creating new niches. In this regard, the Russian Creative Seasons and the international RICS conference are very timely and relevant. This is the first large-scale international event in Russia aimed at developing the creative economy as a tool for foreign economic integration," noted Alexander Novak, co-chair of the organizing committee.

"Following the results of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the President instructed the development and approval of a long-term strategy for the development of the creative economy. The Roscongress Foundation, as a socially oriented non-financial development institution and organizer of major international events, has been holding events on creative industries for ten years and devotes significant attention to creating conditions for realizing the economic potential of creative industries and increasing creative exports. This joint international conference with the ASI will expand the scope of events on the creative agenda with industry-specific project formats, working towards the practical implementation of intergovernmental treaties and agreements in the creative sectors of the economy," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee.

The conference will feature approximately fifty discussions in various formats. Key among these will be roundtables devoted to industry collaboration, co-production, and the exchange of experience between Russia and the CIS, BRICS, SCO, and MENA countries. This is why half of the 250 speakers will be international.

Main topics of discussion:

· A global, unified and transparent measurement system for creative economy research

· Protection of intellectual property in the creative economy

· Development of the education system taking into account the specifics and objectives of the creative economy

· The role of creative cities in the development of countries' economies

· Strategies for the global promotion of creative industries

Russia's cooperation within the BRICS, SCO, CIS, and Russian-Chinese cooperation

"A prime example is our 'Know Ours' competition, which over three years has identified a huge number of unique and high-quality domestic brands. Some of these brands have the potential to integrate into the global context, which prompts the search for tools to help them enter international markets. Russian International Creative Seasons should become a platform for positioning and integrating Russian creative industries into all key international events, both domestically and internationally," noted Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office and co-chair of the organizing committee.

Creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy today. In 2024, their contribution to Russia's GDP amounted to 4.1%, or 7.5 trillion rubles. The goal is to increase this figure to 6% of GDP by 2030. In the first half of 2025, the creative economy's contribution already amounted to 3.9% of GDP.

"The main goal of the Russian International Creative Seasons is to create a permanent platform for international dialogue and integrate domestic creative industries into the global market. We are working to increase the creative sector's contribution to the national economy to 6%, and we are conducting this work jointly with the regions and under the guidance of the Ministry of Economic Development. We expect guests from 32 countries at the conference, including BRICS, the CIS, the SCO, and MENA. The entire business program is focused on practical results," said ASI General Director Svetlana Chupsheva.

Visits to creative spaces in St. Petersburg are also planned for international conference participants. As of the end of 2024, the share of creative industries in the Northern Capital's gross regional product reached 12.6%, making the city one of the country's leaders in this area.

"Creative industries are a vital component of St. Petersburg's economy. They contribute to the diversity of goods and services, improve their quality, and create new jobs. At the President's direction, leveraging the city's rich historical experience and potential, we continue to expand the share of creative industries in St. Petersburg. The international conference and forum, which will be held on the banks of the Neva, will help domestic companies establish partnerships, bring innovative ideas to life, and open new production facilities, including those aimed at the global market," emphasized St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.

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Financial news: On 2025-10-01, the Federal Treasury will hold a deposit auction of 22,025,297.

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Application selection parameters;

Application selection date 01.10.2025. Unique application selection identifier 22 025 297. Deposit currency rubles. Fund type EKS. Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, millions of monetary units 378,000,000,000. Placement period, in days 2. Date of depositing funds 01.10.2025. Date of return of funds 03.10.2025. Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating)Single treasury account. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 16.23. Base floating interest rate for placement of funds-Minimum spread, % per annum-Terms of conclusion of a bank deposit agreement (fixed-term, replenishable or special)Fixed-term. The minimum amount of funds placed for one application, million monetary units 1,000,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 5. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension) Open with random completion. Application selection schedule (Moscow time). Venue of application selection Moscow Exchange PJSC Application acceptance: from 09:30 to 09:40. Applications in preliminary mode: from 09:30 to 09:35. Applications in competition mode: from 09:35 to 09:40. Random trading end period (sec.): 120 Bid step:

Time step (sec.):

Extension period end time:

Formation of the consolidated register of applications: from 09:40 to 09:50. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful: from 09:40 to 10:00. Sending an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement: from 10:00 to 10:50. Receipt of acceptance of the offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions: from 10:00 to 10:50. Deposit transfer time In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 63 and 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated April 27, 2023 No. 10n

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The fountain season has ended in Moscow.

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The fountain season in the capital ended on October 1. Moscow's Deputy Mayor for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works spoke about how they are being prepared for winter. Petr Biryukov.

"After the structures are shut down, city services specialists will clean the bowls and sculptures with a special solution and dismantle the technical equipment and underwater lighting fixtures. Then we'll begin preserving the fountains for the winter," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Fountain pumps are turned off sequentially to prevent water hammer. Draining the fountains takes anywhere from 15 minutes to several days. For example, the water draining from the dynamic light fountain in Gorky Park takes approximately six days.

Fountains with complex utility lines and decorative elements are protected during the winter with special structures. For example, the Repinsky and Pushkinsky fountains are equipped with protective metal shields, while only one such structure in Moscow—the dynamic light fountain in the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve park—is covered with an inflatable dome. Floating fountains on the Vodootvodny Canal and in Brateevsky Pond are completely dismantled every year, and dry fountains in parks and squares are covered with protective screens.

This winter, the fountains will be prepared for the new season: pumping equipment, filters, and jet-forming elements will be checked and, if necessary, updated, all utilities will undergo preventative maintenance, and hydraulic diagnostics will be performed.

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Valery Falkov met with graduates of the "Intern of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia" project

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On September 30, 2025, the head of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov, held a meeting with graduates of the "Intern of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia" project, which included representatives of the State University of Management.

At the meeting, graduates of all three seasons of the project, who are currently preparing to take up positions or are already working at the Ministry of Education and Science and its subordinate organizations, asked the minister questions and voiced proposals for improving the department's work.

Valery Falkov noted that participation in the project gave the children a chance to prove themselves.

"I am confident that all of you will fondly remember this experience, working at the ministry, and some will certainly connect their lives with this place and have a brilliant career," the minister said.

During the conversation, Valery Falkov discussed the specifics of public service, how to build a capable and reliable team of like-minded individuals, and shared his life experiences.

The State University of Management was represented at the meeting with the minister by Almaz Akhaev, Head of the Patriotic Department of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work, and Evgeny Shchedrin, an employee of the Department of Civil Service and Administrative Activities of the Ministry of Education and Science and a graduate of ISUiP.

Evgeny Shchedrin is a participant in the first season of the project. Among approximately 3,000 participants, he was among the top 30 students and master's students offered an internship at the ministry.

"During my internship, I handled official investigations and audits, was recognized by my mentor, and received a permanent position in the Department of Civil Service and Administrative Activities. I graduated from the State University of Management in Political Science, which is a slightly different field. I completed my master's degree in economic security at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI). At the same time, the State University of Management also contributed to my development in this area, as in 2021 I won a prize at the International Financial Security Olympiad," recalls Evgeny Shchedrin.

Almaz Akhaev participated in the third season and also made it into the top thirty interns. He has now begun the process of applying for a job at the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Education and Science.

"During my internship, I provided organizational support for federal events, helping prepare analytical materials, draft legal acts, and reporting documentation. In addition to the work-related events, we were taken on excursions to Patriot Park and the new campus of Bauman Moscow State Technical University. We also held a roundtable discussion with Deputy Minister Airat Gatiyatov, and the interns played a friendly football match with ministry staff," said Almaz Akhaev.

As a reminder, the "Intern of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia" project has been running since 2023. During this time, it has reached 86 regions across the country, and the number of applications has increased 2.5-fold to 4,600. Sixty-three winners have found employment with the Ministry and its subordinate organizations, 15 of whom have already received promotions.

Applications for Season 4 will begin this December. Learn more about the project on the website.

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Slow Foxtrot

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Library No. 30 invites you to the "Slow Foxtrot" workshop. Under the guidance of instructors, participants will master basic steps, simple combinations, and gain body awareness. The event will conclude with an evening of dance where they can demonstrate their newly acquired skills.

The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers.

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How RUDN University student startup Skopeo.AI grew in a year

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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At the end of 2024, a research team of students from the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences at RUDN University—Artur Busardykov, Mikhail Geller, and Kamil Mekhdiev—received a 4 million ruble grant from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASI) to develop their startup, Skopeo.AI. Over the past few months, the team has not only refined the product but also gone from an idea to a ready-made solution, which is already being tested by its first partners.

Study, career, startup

The startup's founders combine their studies at RUDN University with work at large companies and their own project. Artur Busardykov, the team's driving force and mastermind, previously held the position of senior DevOps engineer at Innotech (a VTB project), but is now focused on Skopeo.AI and a couple of other personal IT projects. Mikhail Geller, who previously served as a lead DevOps engineer at ET Consulting (RosAtom), is also currently focusing on Skopeo.AI. Kamil Mekhdiev, having gained experience as a business analyst at BEORG, a company specializing in the development of intelligent systems based on neural networks, has moved to the position of team lead at VTB and continues to remain on the team.

"Experience with large IT organizations gave us an understanding of real business pain points: the cost of downtime, the labor-intensive nature of manual scaling, the complexity of multi-cloud management, and observability/audit requirements. This directly informed the Skopeo.AI architecture," says Artur Busardykov, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities, majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

From concept to working prototype

Skopeo.AI was conceived as a multi-cloud platform for managing Kubernetes clusters, helping businesses reduce cloud resource costs, improve infrastructure resiliency, and automate processes, eliminating the need for manual configuration.

Key features of Skopeo.AI:

Automatic scaling of cloud resources; load optimization and prevention of application downtime; monitoring and data analysis using artificial intelligence.

"The platform makes business infrastructure transparent, cost-effective, and efficient," says Artur Busardykov.

Today, the team can summarize its initial results. According to Artur, a working platform prototype has been built (cluster agents, server analytics, and a web panel). The MVP is in the final stages of refinement: the team is completing production scenarios for autoscaling and recommendations and polishing the UI. A pilot demonstration of the service is planned for the end of the year.

What was implemented with the 4 million ruble FSI grant?

The funds made it possible to create a fully functional platform framework:

Kubernetes agent (metrics collection, events, fault-tolerant delivery); server side: time series storage, load forecasting (Prophet/XGBoost/CatBoost), recommendation module; web panel: dashboards, forecasts with confidence intervals, list of recommendations and their application history, action audit; REST API and webhooks for integrations, basic economic analytics (assessment of potential savings); CI/CD, Helm charts, on-prem and cloud builds, security (TLS, RBAC, SSO/OAuth2).

Overcoming challenges

The months of development weren't without challenges. The team encountered several issues and found solutions. To eliminate noisy metrics and jagged time series, they added cleansing/normalization, an aggregation window, and confidence intervals, improving model robustness.

The team solved the problem of integrating into heterogeneous clusters by moving the setting to Helm-values and adding an autodetection component (metrics-server/kube-state-metrics/Prometheus). To balance automation versus control, they introduced policies with trust levels: "warn," "suggest," and "automatically execute with rollback."

The team has already conducted internal platform testing at partner facilities. The results showed that the recommendations effectively reduce CPU/RAM overhead. The goal is now to achieve a 30–50% savings from the service in real-world environments.

Team and partnership development

The project team remains compact but effective. It still consists of a Senior ML Engineer and two DevOps engineers. The startuppers also selectively engage external experts for project tasks (UI/UX, security) and developers.

An important achievement for the guys was the establishment of business connections.

"We're actively building and expanding our partner pool: we've already agreed on pilot projects with several companies and systems integrators, and we're continuing to seek new entry points and industry contacts. We don't plan to attract investors yet; we're focusing on expert support. One of our external advisors is experienced engineer and entrepreneur Mikhail Teplov: he helps us with mentoring and industry contacts," says Artur Busardykov.

The team's plans for the coming years are concrete and ambitious:

2025: Complete MVP, conduct 3-5 pilots, validate savings, release commercial pricing plans (on-premise SaaS), close key integrations (Prometheus/Grafana, GitOps, billing); 2026: Scaling sales (e-commerce, financial sector), expanding recommendation logic (SLA/budgets), federating multi-clusters, auto-remediation with secure "railguards," and cloud partnerships. The team also continues to participate in grant programs.

The students are currently preparing an application for the next stage of the competition, which is being held by the Federal Social Research Fund, and are looking at industrial tracks (IT accelerators, regional support measures).

The example of Artur, Mikhail, and Kamil is a story about how one can successfully combine studies, career, and entrepreneurship, creating innovations that can change the approach to working with technology.

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Sobyanin: Nearly 700,000 city residents have taken part in the Moscow Longevity program.

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The capital will continue to expand the range of opportunities for active living, useful leisure, and self-realization for Muscovites of "silver" age. This instruction was given Sergei Sobyanin following the meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government. Its participants reviewed the report Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, on the implementation of the Moscow Longevity project.

The Moscow Longevity Project

Project implementation Moscow Longevity started in March 2018. Over the course of seven and a half years, approximately 700 thousand people have become participants.

"There are currently over 140 project centers in the city. Their network is constantly expanding and covers almost all districts of the capital. Older Muscovites are most interested in education: courses in digital literacy, history, and local history. They also enjoy excursions around Moscow. Today, the project offers over 100 courses with professional instructors—from website creation and landscape design to Chinese and karate," Sergei Sobyanin announced in his Messenger channel.

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Source: Moscow Mayor's channel Max messenger

Moscow's longevity centers are equipped to a uniform standard and are designed for people with a wide range of interests and needs, from cooking to gym workouts.

The centers have created around seven thousand interest clubs, almost half of which are dedicated to healthy lifestyles. Their founders include lawyers, linguists, athletes, military personnel, and other professionals. After retiring from their professional careers, they continue to share their experience and knowledge.

Senior Muscovites can also take classes with professional instructors in over a hundred areas, from website development and landscape design to Mandarin and karate. There are also courses in SUP and kayaking, graphic design and internet marketing, equine therapy and rock climbing, flight simulator training, and healthy eating.

All interested senior Muscovites—women aged 55 and over and men aged 60 and over—are welcome to participate in the Moscow Longevity program. You can register for classes online at mos.ru or in person at any Moscow Longevity Center or the My Documents government services center.

Additional information about the program is available by calling the capital's unified information service. Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population: 7 495 870⁠-44⁠-44.

Connection between generations

According to a study conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center, which surveyed 1,600 Muscovites over 35, 92 percent believe that Moscow Longevity participants are more involved in public life, continue to acquire new skills, and even change career paths by retraining or turning a hobby into a source of income.

Improved health outcomes were cited as the main benefit for participants by 86 percent of respondents. Of these, more than half noted increased physical activity and attention to preventing age-related diseases.

81 percent of respondents noted a strengthening of ties between different generations, a more respectful attitude towards elders, and a return to the value of a multi-generational family.

Furthermore, respondents noted that Moscow Longevity had a positive impact on the lives of not only older Muscovites but also younger people. With the active lifestyles of the older generation as a role model, many Muscovites aged 35 and over began to think more about how to maintain their health and quality of life in the long term.

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Popular Moscow Longevity activities

The educational program remains the undisputed leader in popularity, bringing together over 146,000 participants in Moscow Longevity. The most popular courses are digital literacy, history, and local history, as well as Moscow tours. As part of the Silver University project, whose partners include Moscow City Pedagogical University and Synergy University, those interested can take professional retraining courses and earn a state-recognized diploma.

Since 2023, the "School of Health" project has been in high demand. It features lectures, seminars, panel discussions, and master classes featuring doctors from city clinics—cardiologists, neurologists, therapists, and other specialists. These classes focus on healthy nutrition, cardiovascular disease prevention, and, starting this year, maintaining a high quality of life for those with diabetes and osteoporosis. Over the past two years, approximately 18,000 senior Muscovites have participated in "School of Health" classes.

Starting in March 2025, you can join a unique program for preserving cognitive skills and psycho-emotional health. Experts from the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia participated in its development. In just seven months, it has become one of the project's most popular programs, with over 40,000 people signing up for classes.

"Another new project this season is the 'Moscow Family Longevity' project. Civil registry offices are holding ceremonies for couples who have been married for over 40 years. There are some real record-breakers—those who have been married for 70 years!" noted Sergei Sobyanin.

More than 200 families have already celebrated their anniversaries in a warm atmosphere.

As part of the "Moscow 2030: Territory of the Future" forum, held from August 1 to September 14 at Gostiny Dvor, Family Day was held. On August 25, 14 couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries, those who had been married for 40 years or more. A couple celebrating their 70th anniversary shared the secret to their happy marriage with the newlyweds.

Expansion of the network of Moscow Longevity partner organizations

According to the study "A Time of Opportunity: The Prospects for the Development of the Silver Economy in Russia"Presented at the "Territory of the Future: Moscow 2030" forum, more than 70 percent of Muscovites over 55 years old note that, compared to previous generations, they now have significantly more opportunities to organize their leisure time and choose goods and services.

This result is largely due to Moscow Longevity's large network of partners, which numbers more than 1,300 organizations and continues to expand.

"The Moscow Longevity project partners with more than 1,300 organizations. These include universities, museums, sports and cultural centers, Moscow parks, schools, cinemas, and other institutions. They help organize education and leisure activities for the older generation, and in return, they receive

support “from the city,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

Source: Moscow Mayor's Messenger channel MAX

To simplify the process of partners joining the program, a special portal was launched on the mos.ru portal in 2025. online serviceNow, any organization willing to offer high-quality services to the senior population can become part of the Moscow Longevity program.

The Moscow 2030 Forum discussed the participation of older generations in the city's economy.Employees of the My Documents government services centers trained over 10,000 city residents in digital literacy.

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Pet Adoption Exhibition "Looking for a Friend!"

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The Zelenograd Cultural Center invites you to the pet adoption exhibition "Looking for a Friend!"

In the center's lobby, you can meet the pets of the Zelenograd shelter of the State Budgetary Institution "Dorinvest"—affectionate cats, fluffy cats, and playful puppies. All animals are healthy, vaccinated, and ready to go to new families. Volunteers and shelter specialists will conduct workshops, explain the characteristics of their charges, and offer advice to future owners. And for those who aren't yet ready to adopt a pet, they will explain how to become a volunteer.

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The diploma theses of graduates of the Faculty of Architecture were awarded prizes at an international competition.

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Igor Ivanov, Yulia Yankovskaya, Mikhail Vilensky, Fyodor Perov, and Olga Kokorina in Magnitogorsk

The XXXIV International Competition of the Best Graduation Theses in Architecture, Design, and Art was held at the G. I. Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University from September 22–28.

Forty-seven architectural schools from Russia and neighboring countries participated. More than 400 works were presented across various areas of architectural and design training. The most extensive exhibitions were presented by the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARCHI) and St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

The graduates' work from the undergraduate and graduate programs was presented by faculty members of the Faculty of Architecture: from the Department of Architectural Design – Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Fyodor Perov, Associate Professor Igor Ivanov, and Associate Professor Olga Kokorina; from the Department of Urban Planning – Head of Department, Professor, Doctor of Architecture Yulia Yankovskaya and Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Mikhail Vilensky; from the Department of Architectural Environment Design – Head of Department, Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Maria Granstrem and Associate Professor Yan Korzhempo; from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage – Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture Natalia Dubrovina; and from the Department of Landscape Architecture – Associate Professor Ksenia Yakovleva and Assistant Anna Lapkina.

Our university submitted 49 final qualifying theses, all of which were awarded first-place diplomas from the Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of Architectural Education (MOOSAO). Furthermore, our graduates' theses received additional awards and diplomas from the competition's partners.

In addition to the competition events, the organizers offered participants the opportunity to learn about the work of the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, take a tour dedicated to Magnitogorsk's Soviet architectural heritage, and visit the archaeological site of the ancient city of Arkaim.

"This year, SPbGASU confirmed its high status as a leading university in the field of architectural education in the Russian Federation. It's important for our teachers to attend these types of competitions to showcase their teaching staff's outstanding achievements and learn about Russian and international trends in architectural and design education," noted Yulia Yankovskaya.

Awards for representatives of SPbGASU

The following final qualifying works were nominated for a medal from the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences: "Ecoparks as Elements of the Urban-Ecological Framework of the Volga River Delta" by Daria Chernyshova, a Master's student in the Department of Urban Planning; "The Academic Campus of the Arctic University, Naryan-Mar" by Alexey Matveenko, a Master's student in the Department of Architectural Design; "Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District of the Leningrad Region" by Ksenia Gnevasheva, a Master's student in the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage; and "Preservation of Noble Estates of the 18th and 19th Centuries in the Modern Development of St. Petersburg" by Ulyana Shvedova, a Master's student in the same department.

RAASN diplomas were awarded to the bachelor's theses of architectural design department graduates Sofia Yarueva ("Project for a public center with a hotel in Kirovsk," the project also received a Lazar Khidekel Prize diploma) and Yuliana Noskova ("Renovation of the port-industrial zone in Perm. Cultural and leisure center").

The Union of Architects of Russia awarded diplomas to the works of Daria Ivanova, "Concept for the Renovation of an Industrial Area on the Coast of the Amur Bay in Vladivostok," Elizaveta Khalilova, "Natural Scientific and Tourist Complex, Kandalaksha, Cape Monastyrsky Navolok" (both from the Department of Architectural Design), and Kazbek Tkhostov, "Formation of a System of Multifunctional Public Spaces in Small Towns and Rural Settlements of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania" (Department of Urban Planning).

Anna Varankina was awarded a diploma from the Union of Designers of Russia for her work "Strategy for the Spatial Development of the Baltic Spit" (Department of Urban Planning).

Yulia Semenova, a graduate of the Department of Architectural Environment Design, was awarded a diploma from the National Academy of Design for her final thesis, "Renovation of Coastal Areas in the Context of the Historically Established Urban Environment of Vyborg."

Vasily Matovnikov, a graduate of the Department of Urban Planning, received a diploma from the Moscow Union of Architects for his work "Urban Planning Organization of Peripheral Transit-Oriented Zones (using the example of the territory in the southern part of Volgograd)" and Lev Svetlichny, a graduate of the Department of Architectural Design, for his work "Multifunctional Cultural and Business Center, St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District."

A number of works were awarded diplomas by regional branches of the Union of Architects: the diploma of the Nizhny Novgorod branch was awarded to Anna Kotlyagina’s final qualifying work, “Project for a museum complex in Krasnoyarsk incorporating valuable elements of historical development”; the Krasnoyarsk branch was awarded to Artem Martynenko’s “Museum and exhibition complex, Kovdor” and Alina Borisova’s “Project for a hotel complex, Kirovsk”; the Saratov branch was awarded to Arina Safronova’s “Technology park complex with waste processing functions. St. Petersburg, Yuntolovo district”; the Sverdlovsk branch was awarded to Victoria Ivanova’s “Residential quarter with a multifunctional tourist complex, Monchegorsk”, Evgeniy Maistrenko’s “Residential complex with a sports and fitness center. St. Petersburg, Porokhovye district” (all – Department of Architectural Design) and Yuliana Noskova’s “Renovation of the port and industrial zone in Perm”. The Cultural and Leisure Center (Department of Urban Planning); and from the Voronezh branch – projects by Timur Sibagatov, "Regional Scientific and Technical Cluster near the Yugorsky Highway in Surgut" (Department of Urban Planning) and Daria Kondratyuk, "Restoration and Adaptation of the Albrecht Estate Ensemble in the Village of Kotly, Kingisepp District, Leningrad Region" (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage).

MARCHI diplomas were awarded to Maria Kotova for her work "Landscape Organization and Revitalization of the Arakcheev Barracks Complex in the Village of Medved, Novgorod Region" (Department of Landscape Architecture), Inga Khafizova ("Landscape Organization of the Industrial Park in Nizhny Tagil", Department of Architectural Environment Design), Sofia Patenko ("Project of a Museum and Exhibition Complex, St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District" (Department of Architectural Design), and Sofia Malysheva ("Project for the Development of the Northern Territory in the City of Syktyvkar. Innovative Cluster "Yugyd Tui" at the Data Center" (Department of Urban Planning).

Irina Ivashkina was awarded the Golden Trezzini International Prize Diploma in the Best Museum Project category for her work, "Ruskeala. Concept for the Museumification of a Marble and Lime Plant with the Development of Recreational and Tourist Infrastructure" (Department of Architectural Environmental Design).

The following graduates of the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage were awarded the Diploma of the Union of Restorers of Russia: Arina Devyataykina (FQR "The Concept of Restoration and Adaptation of the Sokolov Flour Mill Building Complex in Samara"), Daria Kondratyuk ("Restoration and Adaptation of the Albrecht Estate Ensemble in the Village of Kotly, Kingisepp District, Leningrad Region"), Ksenia Gnevasheva ("Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District, Leningrad Region"), Ulyana Shvedova ("Preservation of 18th-19th Century Noble Estates in the Modern Development of St. Petersburg") and Elizaveta Kosyakova "Preservation of Wooden Architecture in the Podporozhsky District, Leningrad Region".

Several graduate theses from the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage have been awarded diplomas from the National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). These include Yulia Byzova's "Renovation of the A.A. Paramonov Tannery with a Development Concept for the Adjacent Territory in St. Petersburg," Ksenia Gnevasheva's "Restoration and Adaptation of Estate Development in the Vyborg District of the Leningrad Region," and Yulia Aitova's "The Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus with Renovation of the Adjacent Territory."

The Russian Association of Restorers non-profit partnership awarded a diploma to the works "Reconstruction and Development of the City of Priozersk in the Leningrad Region" by Marya Tyryshkina (Department of Urban Planning) and "Features of the Preservation and Development of Baltic Resort Cities in the Kaliningrad Region" by Evgeniya Saenko (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage).

The National Association of Designers and Surveyors (NOPRIZ) recognized Sofia Patenko's work, "Museum and Exhibition Complex Project. St. Petersburg, Porokhovye District" (Department of Architectural Design).

The ANO "Re-Start" Center for the Development of Culture and Art of Restoration" awarded Olga Burdakova (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage) her final qualifying work "Project for the Regeneration of the Historical Environment of the City of Lomonosov (Eleninskaya Street)".

The materials of the XXXIV International Competition of the Best Graduation Theses in Architecture, Design and Art are available for review. follow the link

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Polytechnic University scientists have developed a way to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.

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SPbPU specialists have improved the effectiveness of targeted delivery of anticancer drugs to tumors. The scientists discovered that by coating drug nanoparticles with a mixture of substances that make up a third of the brain, they can precisely release the active substance in cancer cells with minimal effect on healthy tissue. The results are published in the Journal of Controlled Release. RIA Novosti.

Chemotherapy side effects—hair loss, nausea, and fatigue—occur because toxic drugs attack not only the tumor but also healthy cells. The drugs circulate through the bloodstream, even reaching unaffected tissue.

This behavior of drugs in the patient's body also reduces the overall effectiveness of treatment: only a small portion of the administered drug reaches its target. To achieve targeted drug delivery to the tumor site, it is possible to use nanocarriers—"containers" that shield the active substance from the external environment and can be controlled externally, noted Sergei Shipilovskikh, a leading researcher and associate professor at the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies at SPbPU.

These "containers" can be tagged with tags that are specific only to cancer cells, but not to healthy ones. Scientists from SPbPU and their colleagues from ITMO University discovered that applying a mixture of biological substances to the surface of nanoparticles reduces the "recognizability" of the nanocontainer to healthy cells and delivers the active substance precisely to the target.

The scientists used lecithin—a mixture of natural fats, fatty acids, and other components—to coat the nanocontainers. The human brain contains 30 percent lecithin, so the drug won't cause rejection or an immune reaction.

According to our results, approximately 80 percent of the active substance is released from the nanocontainer, which consists of silicon dioxide and is coated with a lipid shell of lecithin, specifically in cancer cells. Moreover, the effect is prolonged: the drug is not released completely at once, but gradually, exerting a cumulative effect within the tumor space, explained Sergey Shipilovskikh.

The researcher also explained that using the active ingredient in nanoparticles, rather than in its free form, is also advantageous in terms of storage conditions. In a nanocontainer, the drug is protected from atmospheric oxygen, light, and other external influences.

According to the scientists, the accumulation of nanoparticles in tumors is due to both the structural features of the lipid membrane and the fact that tumor cells are capable of more active metabolism than healthy cells. In the future, the scientists plan to elucidate the detailed mechanism of lecithin-coated nanoparticle uptake by cells and continue developing a universal system for delivering anticancer drugs to various cancer cell types.

The study was carried out within the framework of the federal program "Priority 2030".

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