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At the end of August, representatives of the military-historical club "Our Polytechnic" made a working trip to the Donetsk People's Republic. The main goal of the mission was the delivery of humanitarian supplies to military personnel and civilians, but the trip also included a cultural and educational component. This initiative was a continuation of the regular volunteer activities of the university, which have been carried out since 2022.

The road to Donbass began with crossing the Rostov region and moving towards the border territories. The first settlement that met the delegation was the city of Antratsit. It has remained virtually unchanged since 2014: signs, advertisements and buildings have been preserved. Time seemed to have stopped, and only military checkpoints and equipment reminded us of today.

The route then led through Debaltseve and Yenakiyeve, cities where the war had left its mark. Destroyed houses, traces of fires, damaged bridges and roads clearly demonstrated the consequences of military action. In Yenakiyeve, the delegation saw the consequences of a drone attack on a gas station: burnt cars and half-destroyed structures remained a silent reminder of recent events.

The Spartak district at the entrance to Donetsk made a special impression. This quarter became one of the symbols of resistance and suffered the most during the fighting. Empty streets, multi-story buildings with broken windows and openings sealed with polyethylene – all this became a silent testimony of what was experienced. However, in the very center of the city, the delegation was met with the opposite picture: lively streets, many young people, working shops and cafes. Despite the proximity of the front, Donetsk continues to live an active urban life.

The main purpose of the trip was to deliver humanitarian aid. This time, more than 150 camouflage nets made by students and staff of SPbPU, a UAZ vehicle, components, tools and electric generators were transferred to the DPR.

Humanitarian aid was sent to support both military personnel and civilians. In addition, it was possible to collect museum exhibits – trophies and items from the front line, which will soon be presented in the exhibition spaces of the university and the city.

During the trip, the university representatives visited artillery units and were able to see the living conditions of the soldiers. The soldiers set up rest areas, kitchens, field baths and even small sports areas on their own. These examples clearly showed how important the interaction between volunteers and the army is: even simple assistance allows servicemen to feel care and support from the rear. Perhaps the most vivid impression from the trip was communication with officers and soldiers. It is one thing to follow what is happening in the SVO zone through a phone screen and quite another to listen to their combat stories live.

An equally important part of the mission was the development of educational projects. Admission to SPbPU's continuing professional education programs was organized for participants and veterans of the SVO. By the end of the year, more than 120 people will be able to take advanced training courses in high-tech industries.

This approach not only helps to provide soldiers and veterans with knowledge needed in civilian life, but also promotes their social adaptation after service. Such programs have already become an important part of the university's humanitarian work, and the number of participants is growing every month.

"Polytech systematically develops additional professional education for participants and veterans of the SVO, based on the diagnostics of educational needs, modular design and employment support. Based on the survey and employer requests, priority areas and profiles of students have been identified, participation formats have been agreed upon with key partners," said the head of the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnership SPbPU Ivan Kurta. — Courses on fire safety, UAS maintenance, training of industrial training masters, psychological, pedagogical and methodological foundations of additional professional education, state and municipal management, CAD and electronics are ready for launch. The Polytechnic Center for Professional Development of Veterans of the Northwestern Military District is being formed. A replicable model is being tested, including diagnostics, individual routes, modular practice-oriented programs, mentoring, internships and assistance with employment. A program for teachers and mentors has been developed, focused on digital support and individualization of educational trajectories."

At the end of the trip, the delegation visited the Alley of Memory of the Fallen Children of Donbass, a memorial erected in honor of the young residents of the region who died as a result of shelling. This place has become a symbol of the resilience and pain experienced by the residents of Donetsk. Residents of the city regularly bring flowers and toys here, maintaining the memory of the innocent victims of the conflict.

According to Ivan Kolomeitsev, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences at SPbPU, humanitarian trips have become an integral part of the university's life: Honestly, I have already lost count of the number of missions. But it is especially pleasant to see that students are not indifferent and actively involved in the work. I would like to thank all the polytechnics, graduates and friends of the university, as well as our regular partners from the government of St. Petersburg and the Gorelectrotrans company for their support.

From the summer of 2022 to the present, under the auspices of Peter the Great SPbPU, more than 50 tons of various cargo have been delivered to military personnel and civilians in the SVO area. Among them are 9 all-terrain vehicles, car parts, tools for various purposes, special equipment, communications equipment, clothing, food and hygiene products. In populated areas of the Zaporizhia region, with the direct participation and under the guidance of university employees and volunteers, the water supply system has been restored. In addition, more than 1,800 camouflage nets with a total area of over 36 thousand square meters have been manufactured and transferred to units of the Russian Armed Forces and other departments. Meetings with SVO participants are regularly held at the university.

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The Samara National Research University named after S.P. Korolev (Samara University) hosted the Scientific and Practical Seminar "Security. AI tools, adaptive training and regional cooperation – the formula for success of the university's international activities", in which the head of the department for the implementation of international projects of the International Cooperation Department of the State University of Management Konstantin Vinogradov took part.

The first day of the seminar was opened with a welcoming speech by the rector of Samara University, Professor Vladimir Bogatyrev, who outlined the main vectors of the upcoming event and wished the speakers and participants in the discussions fruitful work.

Director of Development of the ANO DPO "Russian Language Educational Center" Alexey Koropchenko shared his experience of working as part of the foreign mission of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The scientific director of the ANO “Educational, Scientific and Consulting Center “Internauka” Nikolai Pelikhov outlined national priorities in the strategy of international activities of a modern higher education institution.

Vera Skorobogatova, Chief Specialist of the Center for Expert and Analytical Support for the Development and Implementation of a New Model of Higher Education of the Federal State Autonomous Institution “Sociocenter,” presented an overview of the main aspects of the new model of Russian higher education in the discourse of Russia’s national interests.

The opening day continued with presentations by the heads of international services of Tomsk State University, Kazan Federal University and Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod. In the final part, the speakers of the organizer made reports on the specifics of implementing export control and problematic aspects of migration and visa support for the international activities of universities.

The second day of the seminar was devoted to the discussion of possible models of interaction between universities and regional participants in foreign economic activity, as well as the role and contribution of universities in regional development strategies. The issues of the possibilities of artificial intelligence in organizing international activities were also touched upon.

The seminar ended with a summary and an excursion to the Academician N.D. Kuznetsov Center for the History of Aircraft Engines at Samara University, where a meeting was held with its director, Academician of the Academy of Aviation and Aeronautics Sciences Professor Vladimir Zrelov.

Based on the results of the seminar, it is planned to prepare proposals for the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to clarify the priorities of strategic development of international activities of Russian universities in the current foreign policy conditions based on taking into account regional development programs.

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 09/10/2025

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On September 8, the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Siege of Leningrad, a series of screenings of the literary and musical composition “Russia, Don’t Be Afraid, We Are With You” began at the Polytechnic for first-year students.

For the fourth year, within the framework of the “Creative Semesters” discipline, a conversation has been conducted with students about the events in freezing blockaded Leningrad and the Donbass burning from bombings using music and words.

"Today is the day of the beginning of the Leningrad blockade, but also the day of the liberation of Donbass from the Nazi invaders. So, in one day, two such events have come together, as in our work, born in 2016, when a huge milestone in our history began and continues to this day," said the author of the project, actress of the G. A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater Alexandra Kulikova. "I have great hope that our word will be heard. And it should not be otherwise. Because we are honest, and the Polytechnic is permeated with attention to the young – to those who are to seek, build, love, remember and pass on."

On September 8, two screenings took place in a row. The first to hear poems by Anna Akhmatova and Olga Berggolts, poems and documentary texts by Donbass residents, accompanied by an orchestra, were first-year students of the Institute of Energy and the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

Full halls, hundreds of students, and like one! Attentive and listening… They managed to put their phones aside for a while and live this story with us. I feel great gratitude and tenderness for each of them and I believe that each of them has purity, compassion, love for people and their country, – noted Alexandra Kulikova.

The composition, which combined poetry, documentary evidence and music, became an important emotional and educational experience for the students.

I couldn't hold back my tears… Expressive reading, piercing music and the topic itself – it was unexpected to find myself at such a lecture. This is a very important work of the university – everyone should know about the terrible events that happened and are still happening, – shared 1st year student of the Institute of Historical and Cultural Studies Valentina Fomina.

The management of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is grateful to the actress of the G. A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater Alexandra Kulikova and the conductor of the Donetsk Philharmonic Valeria Putra, who united singers and musicians to implement this important statement. Preserving the memory of the exploits of the past and present helps polytechnicians become not only the engineering elite of the country, but also people devoted to their Fatherland.

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Foreign students of the preparatory faculty of the Polytechnic University from more than ten countries spent their holidays getting to know Russia and St. Petersburg. Guests from India, Pakistan, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Egypt, Algeria and many other countries rested in a summer camp, made friends, went on excursions and immersed themselves in the cultural life of the Northern capital.

The camp program was designed so that every day would give new impressions. The students visited magnificent palaces and parks, cozy courtyards and embankments of St. Petersburg, and discovered the beauty of the Leningrad Region.

Particular attention was paid to deep immersion in culture. For students from Pakistan, for example, a special interactive lecture was held on "Saint Petersburg: Historical and Modern Mysteries of the Northern Capital."

The children also took a virtual journey from the founding of the city by Peter I to the present day, learned about the main museums, theaters and architectural masterpieces. The meeting ended with a fascinating quiz, which helped consolidate new knowledge.

But the main result of the summer was, of course, friendship without borders. Language barriers easily collapsed during joint games, quests and informal evenings, giving way to sincere laughter and mutual understanding. The summer camp once again showed that, despite the differences in cultures and traditions, all Polytechnic students are one big and friendly team.

The organizers and participants thank everyone who helped make this summer so eventful. The energy and openness to the world of the Polytechnic University's international students make the university community even brighter and stronger.

Now the summer impressions have become a pleasant baggage of memories, which will help to start the school year with fresh strength. Let's wish everyone a productive autumn and success.

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