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March 23, 2026

The first winners of the Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of 1945" were announced at the State University of Management.

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On March 20 and 21, the qualifying rounds of the 19th Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of '45" were held at the State University of Management.

Artistic groups from universities, colleges, technical schools, and schools displayed historical costumes from the 1940s, dance routines, and patriotic songs. Each performance was dedicated to the greatness of Victory and preserving its memory in the hearts of new generations.

Our university was represented by the creative group "StuDos" and students of the Institute of Distance Education Alexandra Morozova and Ekaterina Mironova.

The competition was organized by the Regional Public Organization for the Support of Intelligentsia and Entrepreneurship "Planet-Golden Club" under the leadership of Elena Zhukova.

The names of the winners in the Dance and Costume categories have already been announced and published on the competition's official website.

Grand Prix winners, laureates, and diploma recipients in the nominations will be awarded diplomas of the Youth Patriotic Competition "Spring of '45" at the Gala Concert on April 17, 2026.

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March 23, 2026

RUDN University celebrated its 66th birthday with friends

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Exactly one year ago, RUDN University students and graduates met in the Kremlin Palace for the university's anniversary. Today, everyone returned to congratulate their alma mater on its anniversary.

The lobby is bustling. Guests are looking for familiar faces. On either side are photo booths, where members of the RUDN University cheer-hop team pose. One of them effortlessly does a cartwheel. Suddenly—a clang! The waiter drops crystal glasses.

The girls smile and chorus, "For luck!" The man nods in response. Near the banner, graduates of the Faculty of State and Civil Engineering embrace and reminisce about their student years.

"I remember the student theater. It was truly unifying. We staged the play 'Cosmonaut,' and I played a pop star with that nickname. Theater helped me open up and find my creative spirit—it was invaluable," recalls Ivan Antonov, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2015.

"I was drawn to sports at RUDN. I played tennis, and every Sunday at 7 a.m. we'd go to practice. It instilled discipline and fostered team spirit. I still play, and every time I step on the court, I think of the university," said Dinara Aksyanova, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2015.

Near the panoramic windows, a man smiles and tells his friend how his foreign friends taught him how to cook exotic dishes.

"We lived in a dorm with foreigners, helped them with their studies, introduced them to our culture, and they taught me how to cook Indian-style meat with spices. That's how I learned to eat spicy dishes. Now I love cooking both meat and beans Indian-style. My family loves this cuisine too," shared Stanislav Senokop, Engineering Faculty, Class of 1992.

At the main staircase, four graduates from Afghanistan recall how they learned Russian.

"The highlight of RUDN University was the Russian language classes in my first year. I came from Afghanistan, and the language was difficult. But the teachers did everything they could to get us talking. There was a lot of homework… but I learned Russian," said Zaki Akhmat Gafuri, Law Faculty, Class of 1989.

There are just a few minutes left before the concert begins. The hall darkens, and guests take their seats. The host appears on stage with his partner, Rudnyasha. Exactly one year ago, the digital girl was born and became the co-host of the anniversary concert. And today, she stands before the audience!

The first act is a fashion show from RUDN Fashion Lab. Students wear vibrant ethnic outfits from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. The girls take to the stage in dresses in shades of pink, lilac, and yellow. Their looks are completed with headbands embroidered with flowers, scarves with geometric patterns, and silk umbrellas. The boys are dressed in black suits with gold thread, blue shirts, and white trousers.

"I couldn't stop smiling because I thought it was so unique. Then I thought, 'Why didn't we go to concerts when we were students?'" recalls Alisa Matvienko, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2014.

The RUDN University KVN team's performance drew laughter from the audience after just fifteen seconds. The team joked about studying and science. A resounding "bravo" from the audience proved that the guys deservedly advanced to the Major League.

Next up is the RUDN University EthnoFest. The number opens with breakdancing, then African dancers in orange and blue costumes pick up the rhythm. Then, Indian girls wow the audience with expressive facial expressions and gold embellishments on their outfits.

The "Night at RUDN" performance immersed the audience in a Middle Eastern atmosphere of mystery and magic. The lights were dimmed. A dancer with flaming candles on her headdress and a vocalist dressed in a costume reminiscent of Aladdin's entered the stage.

Then a soloist appears on stage, performing a famous Italian lullaby and asking the audience to sing along to the line: “Ninna, Nanna, Ninna, O.”

The concert concludes with the university's anthem, as is tradition. All performers take the stage, joined by RUDN University President Vladimir Filippov, who sings alongside the students.

The audience doesn't lag behind. They rise from their seats and sing along to the familiar lines. A couple in the audience begins to dance. The man turns to his companion: "I kept thinking—should I go or not? It was worth it," he smiles.

"I come to the concert every year, and this one stood out from the rest. It was more interesting, without the long announcements. The concert was wonderful: very unobtrusive and everything followed one after another. They showcased models, our Russian culture, and national diversity," shared Lyubov Ushakova, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1983.

March 23, 2026

triumph of RUDN University chemists and mathematicians

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12 medals at international chemistry and mathematics olympiads. RUDN University students emerged victorious among 500 participants from nine countries: Azerbaijan, India, Jordan, China, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

At the BIMO-2026 and BIChO-2026 Olympiads, they won 5 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in individual competitions, as well as 2 Super Cups in team competitions.

Bukhara welcomes

The plane landed on Sunday at 3 a.m. local time. The temperature outside was below freezing.

The students admitted the journey had left them tired, but a sound sleep awaited them at the hotel. In the morning, refreshed, they set out to explore one of the world's oldest cities. First, they stopped at the bazaar, where vendors treated them to sweets, pickles, and nuts.

"The idea is to try everything! The sweets and nuts are delicious," shared Alexandra Golubenkova, Deputy Dean for Research.

Together with student volunteers, the team went to the summer palace of the Emir of Bukhara, then to the city's oldest mosque district. Monday: individual tour. Time's up!

Wake up at 7 a.m. for breakfast, bacon toast and tea. An hour later, a bus ride to Bukhara State University.

At the entrance, the participants were greeted with a festive welcome: four trumpeters played cheerful songs, and the organizers offered sweets. The students registered and proceeded to the assembly hall, where the university rector delivered a welcoming speech and wished everyone good luck.

It was time for the Olympiad itself. The organizers led the mathematicians and then the chemists into the classrooms. Each room held between 20 and 50 participants. The students were allowed to bring only a pen and a bottle of water.

The mathematicians solved five problems in linear algebra, analytical geometry, mathematical analysis, differential equations, and number theory. Each problem was worth 20 points.

"All the problems were arranged in order of difficulty. The easiest ones came first, then the more difficult ones," said Leonid Finarevsky, fourth-year math team captain.

The chemists had five problems in inorganic and analytical chemistry. The first task consisted of a coded chain of known and unknown elements, the second involved using the iodometry method, and the others were in analytical chemistry.

"I remember a problem about complexes with an interesting composition. To solve it, you needed to know the composition. If you didn't know it, you could try solving it using mathematical methods. However, it was challenging," noted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and first-year master's student.

With four hours of individual tour behind them, they could have walked around Bukhara, but the guys headed to the hotel to prepare for the next day of testing.

Tuesday: Team Tour

Another early start and a commute to the university. Only 1.5 hours to complete the team competition tasks!

The chemists were the first to begin writing the Olympiad at 8:30 a.m. The team round consisted of three problems in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and a physical chemistry problem with elements of polymer and radiochemistry.

At 10:30, the mathematicians began the Olympiad. There were four problems on combinatorics, linear algebra, functional analysis, and control theory. The students completed the round 20 minutes early.

Both chemists and mathematicians note that it's impossible to distinguish between easier and harder rounds. However, the students emphasize the importance of proper time management and the ability to listen to others.

"The individual and team rounds were challenging in their own ways. In the first, you rely solely on your own knowledge, while in the second, each of you has expertise in different areas of science. And, of course, it's important to listen to everyone. If someone understands the problem better than you, you should build on their idea and not waste time arguing," explained Nikita Logvinenko, first-year Chemistry Master's student.

"I can't say the individual challenge was easier than the team challenge. I think it was about the same. The most important thing is to manage your time wisely and not get hung up on one task. You need to actually solve it. My team and I attend a club together to prepare for Olympiads, where we work on more complex problems, so everything went smoothly," said Leonid Finarevsky, a fourth-year mathematics student.

The chemistry team captain admits he enjoys solving challenging problems.

"A problem is exactly that: you read the problem the first time and don't understand it at all, then read it a second time and you can grasp the idea. Then you try to develop it," admitted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and a first-year master's student.

The math team captain adds that he doesn't have a preference for difficulty level. He enjoys solving geometry problems and abstract algebra exercises.

Appeal: The battle for points in the individual round

The committee reviewed the papers. The scores were lower than expected.

One of the chemistry and math assignments contained incorrect wording, which affected the result. The students decided to appeal. From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the students waited in line to appeal the assignment. Only after midnight, tired but happy, did the students emerge from the university.

The mathematics team captain defended the work of all the individual round participants before the committee alone. Each chemist appealed personally.

"The guys came to the appeal prepared and calm. We discussed everything with them: what to say and in what format," said Alexandra Golubenkova.

Wednesday: Awards Time

Three hours of waiting. The tension is mounting. Everyone is waiting for the results. After the appeal, it became clear that there would be prizes. It remained to be seen which ones.

Thursday: Farewell to Bukhara

My last day in Bukhara was memorable for the authentic Uzbek pilaf. Its secret ingredient is dried fruit.

"Uzbek plov is very heavy and fatty. If you're used to fatty foods, then it's fine; it's delicious, but heavy," shared Alexandra Golubenkova.

Students admit that Bukhara is a friendly city, and locals even tried speaking Russian with them. The pace of life here is measured and unhurried.

"The architecture of Moscow and Bukhara is certainly different. The buildings are older and shorter, but they're atmospheric. But the most important thing is the feeling of being in an unfamiliar city, yet surrounded by loved ones who speak the same language, who share the same sights and jokes—that's what matters most," noted Nikita Logvinenko, captain of the chemistry team and a first-year master's student.

Gold medals:

Nikita Andreevich Kosinov (Mathematics, 1st year Master's degree student) Leonid Borisovich Finarevsky (Mathematics, 4th year student) Mikhail Kagansky (Chemistry, 3rd year student) Stepan Baigushov (Chemistry, 3rd year student) Nikita Logvinenko (Chemistry, 1st year Master's degree student)

Silver medals:

Tolstykh Alexandra Andreevna (Mathematics, 2nd year) Artyom Larionov (Chemistry, 3rd year)

Bronze medals:

Farstov Artemy Alekseevich (Mathematics, 1st year) Grechukhina Svetlana Sergeevna (Mathematics, 1st year) Dmitriev Felix Filippovich (Mathematics, 1st year)

March 23, 2026

Polytechnic students win the "Archer of the Future" student team competition

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The Northwest finals of the "Archer of the Future" competition took place in St. Petersburg. Eleven universities from six Russian cities participated in the competition. Undergraduate and graduate students developed marketing and PR strategies for real businesses. Eighteen teams presented their projects in the finals, including students from the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

The first-year Advertising and Public Relations student team "Balletkor" presented the project "Art Soaring Over Time" for the Anna Pavlova Mirror Room memorial space. Their supervisor was Anna Tanova, associate professor at the Higher School of Music and Social Sciences.

Students from the "Balletkor" team proposed an immersive exhibition format: using communication techniques, visitors are drawn into the atmosphere of seven iconic ballets associated with Anna Pavlova's work—Giselle, The Dying Swan, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and La Sylphide. The participants demonstrated that Pavlova's legacy can be interpreted in a contemporary museum space as a vibrant cultural phenomenon, attracting new audiences.

"The competition wasn't just a test of our professional skills, but also a platform for experimenting with form and perception. We aimed to demonstrate that the language of communication can make classical art relevant and tangible to young viewers—through sound, light, interactivity, and thoughtful narratives. This experience gave the team confidence in working with cultural brands in a real-world setting and how to transform iconic stories into a modern communication tool," said team captain Anna Nikitina.

Graduate School of Management and Management students Elizaveta Erosheva, Maria Kochikyan, and Victoria Gerasimova won with their project on developing a development strategy for the premium handmade candle brand DEA. The team was mentored by Graduate School of Management and Management Associate Professor Anna Timofeeva.

The team conducted a detailed analysis of the premium candle market, identified competitors' key vulnerabilities, and proposed a creative concept built around a mindfulness philosophy rather than direct sales. Particular attention was paid to risk analysis across scenarios and the proposed media strategy, which created a "suspense effect" before the launch of offline sales.

From the very beginning, we understood that selling a candle as just another candle would mean getting lost among hundreds of others. The main goal was to demonstrate that the DEA brand is about a "pause" in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We proved that physical contact and trust are more important for a premium product than the number of impressions. Our presentation demonstrated that sincerity and a well-developed brand philosophy can compete with so-called aggressive marketing," the VSPM team members shared their impressions.

At the "Archer of the Future" competition, Northwest Polytechnic students demonstrated strong project management skills, an ability to work with cultural and business cases, and the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.

"Our teams' victories are the result of systematic work to develop students' professional competencies: from the idea to the presentation and defense of the project before an expert jury," noted Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations at the State University of Engineering. "The client's tasks help young people develop the ability to solve practical problems, argue their case, and defend project solutions at a professional level."

March 23, 2026

Novosibirsk State University and Tomsk State University are merging their research schools: a cooperation agreement has been signed.

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Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and Tomsk State University (TSU) have signed a strategic partnership agreement. These two leading Russian research universities are combining their unique expertise to implement joint projects at the intersection of medicine, chemistry, and biology—from fundamental research to the development of new drug prototypes, biocompatible materials, and agricultural biotechnology.

Main areas of cooperation:

The launch of networked master's degree programs will allow students from NSU and TSU to take laboratory practicals at the resource centers of both universities. Joint laboratories will be established using the infrastructure of the TSU Shared Use Center and the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies. Joint research teams will be formed to participate in grant competitions from the Russian Science Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Science, and the federal program "Priority-2030" in priority areas in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, psychology, and other fields. Exchanges of students, graduate students, and young scientists will be organized, and research internships will be organized.

"NSU has historically had a strong school of biology and biotechnology, reinforced by its proximity to the institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. TSU, in turn, is one of the strongest centers of fundamental and applied chemistry in the country. Combining these competencies creates the opportunity to create products that cross disciplines. We plan not only joint research but also the training of a new type of personnel: chemists with a deep understanding of biological processes and biologists skilled in modern methods of chemical synthesis," commented NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny.

TSU Rector Eduard Galazhinsky noted the synergistic effect of combining efforts:

We already have successful examples of collaboration with our Novosibirsk colleagues. Now we're taking this to a systemic level. Tomsk State University has a unique instrumentation base for studying the structure of matter, and NSU has cutting-edge developments in genetic technology. Together, we can implement the full research cycle: from the idea to a finished prototype in demand by the real economy.

NSU and TSU are among Russia's leading research universities, and both are participants in the federal program "Priority 2030." They occupy top positions in the quality of training in chemistry and biology.

March 23, 2026

Crimea Day in the Spirit of "Harmony": A Festive Event at the House of Nationalities

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Polytechnic University students, along with volunteers from the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony," took part in an event marking Crimea's reunification with Russia. The event, held at the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities, was timed to coincide with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

March 18 marks a significant anniversary in Russia: Crimea's Reunification Day. It was on this day in 2014 that the treaty admitting the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation was signed. This event was preceded by a referendum in which residents of the peninsula expressed their civic position and determined the region's future development path. Since then, this date has become a symbol of unity, historical continuity, and the strengthening of national values.

A noteworthy historical fact: on April 8 (19), 1783, Catherine the Great also signed a historic document—the Manifesto on the accession of Taman Island, the Crimean Peninsula, and the entire Kuban region to the Russian Empire. Six months after Catherine II issued the manifesto, Turkey was forced to relent and sign the "Act of Annexation of Crimea, Taman, and Kuban to the Russian Empire." Shortly before this, Grigory Potemkin decided to hold a "referendum" in Crimea: so-called oath sheets were distributed throughout the peninsula, stating that the residents of a particular settlement swore allegiance to Russia. The majority of the local population signed these sheets. Thus, Crimea also became part of Russia at the request of the residents themselves.

The event's program was rich and truly heartwarming. Polytechnic students (from the Institute of Geology, the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics, the Institute of Social Sciences, and the preparatory course of the Higher School of International Relations) participated in the All-Russian dictation on the topic "Russia—a Family of Families." It was held with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationality Affairs.

Nguyen Vu Thai Minh, a student at the Preparatory Department of the Higher School of International Relations, shared his thoughts: "It was my first time at such a celebration, and I took a dictation in Russian. The text was challenging but interesting, as we all wrote quotes from Vladimir Putin about the unity and brotherhood of the peoples of Russia. I enjoyed being with the Polytechnic students and learning about the history of Crimea."

All participants received commemorative certificates. Vladislav Mikhailov, a graduate of the Polytechnic University and a student of the Polivoks vocal studio at SPbPU, performed the song "Sevastopol Waltz."

Ekaterina Krikopole, an ISI student and volunteer at the Harmony Center, shared her impressions: "I really enjoyed the event! I'm glad I finally visited the House of Nationalities, which amazed me with its incredibly beautiful antique interior. The musical and artistic performances were captivating and left me with a wealth of memories."

The event was given special significance by the speech of St. Petersburg Vice Governor Igor Potapenko and the welcoming address by Oleg Kapitanov, Chairman of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Migration Policy. This underscored the city authorities' commitment to issues of interethnic unity and the preservation of historical memory.

Another pleasant moment was Igor Potapenko presenting Vladimir Putin's book "Thoughts on Russia" to IPMET student Ruzanna Mkrtchyan.

"I'm so grateful for this surprise and the opportunity to connect with the country's history through this event," said Ruzanna. "The book will be a memorable reminder of the important day of Crimea's reunification with Russia and that even in a big event, there's room for small, yet cherished moments."

I was particularly interested in participating in such an event. The dictation "Russia—a Family of Families" was the most memorable. It's not just a text—it makes you think about the importance of unity, respect, and mutual understanding between people. Such formats are very understandable and relatable, because important meanings are conveyed through simple words. I believe that it is through initiatives like these that one can best feel the spirit of a country and the people who live there," shared Begench Mukhammedov, a student at the Humanities Institute from Turkmenistan.

"It was with a sense of particular pride that we participated in this nationwide initiative, writing a dictation on the theme "Russia—a Family of Families" with young people from across our vast country. This wonderful topic profoundly reflects our traditional values and the unbreakable unity of our multinational people. Together with the students, we worked diligently and competently, making every effort to ensure clear handwriting, and with great interest, transcribed the text about brotherhood and mutual support," noted Tatyana Nam, Director of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center.

We express our gratitude to the management of the House of Nationalities of St. Petersburg, the management of the Humanities Institute, and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade for their involvement and active work in the field of patriotic education of youth.

March 23, 2026

Registration for the Russian-African Network University Olympiad is open.

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Registration is now open for the International Olympiad of the Russian-African Network University (RAFU), one of the Polytechnic University's key international projects aimed at developing academic cooperation between Russia and African countries. The RAFU Consortium, created at the initiative of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, currently unites over 100 Russian and 68 African educational institutions from 16 countries, and its activities cover a wide range of fields, from engineering and natural sciences to the humanities and medicine.

230 people have already registered to participate in the Olympiad. The "Computer Science, Engineering, and Future Technologies" track continues to see the greatest interest, with 76 applications. The "Economics and Management" and "International Relations and Humanities" tracks have received 57 and 56 applications, respectively, and the "Biomedicine and Cognitive Sciences" track has received 41 applications.

The geography of participants continues to expand and now includes more than 25 African countries. The leaders in terms of number of registrations are Nigeria (43 participants), Benin (29), Côte d'Ivoire (28), and Gambia (27). Significant numbers of applications were also received from Egypt, Congo, Cameroon, and Sudan, as well as several other countries on the continent.

The Olympiad is held remotely in Russian and English and includes two stages: a portfolio competition and an online interview in the chosen field of study. As a reminder, based on the results of the Olympiad, participants will be eligible for 20 state-funded places in master's programs at Russian universities participating in the Russian-African Network University consortium.

Applications are being accepted The period for participation in the first stage continues until March 30, 2026.

March 23, 2026

NSU representatives discussed cooperation with the Baltic Federal University and the innovative company Ampertex.

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From March 16 to 20, Senior Research Fellow NTI Center for New Functional Materials (CNFM) of NSU Sergey Chupin and Denis Kozlov, Director of the NSU Center for Scientific Physics and Mathematics, visited Kaliningrad and the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU), where they conducted research and discussed the prospects for the industrial implementation of MWCNT-containing materials with Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University Rector Maxim Demin and Pavel Pogrebnyakov, Director of the innovative enterprise Ampertex.

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are a unique allotrope of carbon. Even small additions of this substance to a wide variety of materials can impart new, unique properties. NSU's Center for Scientific Physics and Mathematics is developing methods for introducing MWCNTs into materials and studying how this changes their properties.

"Our university's new campus plans to significantly expand research in polymer, composite, and functional nanomaterials, as well as in chemical power sources using MWCNTs. Therefore, our collaboration with NSU is important to us," said Maxim Demin during a tour of the IKBFU campus under construction.

Pavel Pogrebnyakov noted that his company, Ampertex, which produces unique products based on polymer conductive threads with carbon nano-additives, is interested in the prospects of using MWCNTs as such nano-additives.

"Following the visit, we plan to sign a consortium agreement between NSU and the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University in the field of 'Modeling Technologies and Development of New Functional Materials with Predetermined Properties,' as well as conduct research and development work jointly with Ampertex," commented Denis Kozlov.

March 23, 2026

NSU's startup studio is launching the first venture capital analyst training course beyond the Urals.

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The Novosibirsk State University Startup Studio, with the support of the Koyon investment syndicate and the NSU University Startup Studio Fund, is launching the first course beyond the Urals to train venture analysts specializing in deep technology. The course is free, and the pilot program will include up to 20 NSU students. Once the course launches and the training mechanics are refined, it has the potential to be replicated at other universities with university startup studios. All course graduates will receive job offers from the NSU Startup Studio and partner investment funds.

In 2025, Novosibirsk State University became one of six universities to win a prestigious federal competition to create university startup studios, which was held by the Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programs (FIEP) of the RUSNANO Group and the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Over the next three years,NSU Startup Studiowill allocate over 360 million rubles to launch and develop innovative enterprises. Therefore, one of the key current objectives is to increase the number and quality of projects participating in NSU's acceleration programs.

The NSU Startup Studio works with projects not only from Novosibirsk State University but also from other regional institutes. This year, it is expected to see over 100 projects from NSU employees alone.

"Before licensing a development or technology, making it patentable, and marketing it, it first needs to be developed. We are faced with the task of identifying the intellectual property of NSU's existing inventions, testing their commercializability, and assessing their potential market demand. For this, we need venture analysts," said Evgeny Ivanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the NSU University Startup Studio.

The Urals region currently lacks a comprehensive educational program for training venture analysts. Typically, specialists who invest in startups and rapidly growing companies learn the basics of this profession through practical experience. NSU requires venture analysts with specific skills—those who understand "deep technologies" (DeepTech), that is, technological solutions based on innovation or scientific advances. At Akademgorodok, the main product is knowledge and inventions, so one of the key tasks of such an analyst is immersion in a particular high-tech industry, the ability to evaluate developments, and distinguish genuine technology with potential for development from counterfeit.

The NSU Startup Studio course consists of two major sections. The first, a theoretical, distance-learning course, is divided into four levels and involves independent study of materials, primarily in English. Each section includes assignments that must be completed and serve as a form of midterm assessment. A key element emphasized by the course's authors is an unconventional approach to problem solving. The theoretical section begins on March 30 and ends on August 30, with a break for summer vacation.

Those who successfully complete this stage move on to the practical offline block. It begins in September, when course participants work with real startups that won the federal student project competition and received a 1 million ruble grant, as well as projects from NSU's Catalyst acceleration program. Here, students put their knowledge and skills to the test by analyzing real projects, preparing investment reports, and participating in team selection.

"On the one hand, this approach will allow us to improve the quality of the startups that go through the Catalyst acceleration program, and university startups in general. On the other hand, we will prepare the students who will go on to work for investment funds that select potential projects for investment," added Evgeny Ivanov.

Students from any year and any field of study are welcome to apply for the course. A high level of English proficiency is the primary requirement, as most venture capital investment materials are presented in English. A certain degree of flexible thinking is also required. The organizers expect to recruit a pilot group of up to 20 people.

Venture analysts must possess knowledge in a variety of areas, including financial management, business modeling, marketing, market analysis, interviewing skills, information retrieval, public data research (i.e., conducting due diligence), working with intellectual property, and patenting. Typically, each venture analyst defines a niche specialization, i.e., the solutions they will evaluate—for example, organic and low-volume chemistry, new materials, etc. Thanks to its extensive practical training, Startup Studio expects to prepare such specialists with a broad range of knowledge and skills within one year.

All successful course participants will receive certificates from the NSU Startup Studio and a job offer from the NSU Startup Studio or the Koyon investment syndicate. Graduates will also have the opportunity to continue their professional careers at one of the partner funds in another city—Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Kazan.

"Once we've refined the mechanics of training venture analysts, we can roll out this course to other startup studios established at other universities. The shortage of personnel with entrepreneurial skills and investment knowledge is a widespread problem," concluded Evgeny Ivanov.

March 23, 2026

The Faculty of Information Technology is the winner of the strength competition

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The strength competition, part of the First-Year Student Spartakiad between faculties and institutes, the Specialized Scientific Center and the Higher Institute of Culture, was held, with 80 students participating.

Each participant completed three exercises for maximum results in a set time. The girls performed push-ups, jumped onto a half-meter-high step, and did sit-ups, while the boys performed pull-ups, a 35-kg bench press, and other sit-ups. The individual winners were determined by the combined results of all the exercises.

The winners were:

Girls 1st place – Alena Borodina, SUNC 2nd place – Maria Morozova, FIT 3rd place – Anastasia Zaitseva, EF

Boys 1st place – Egor Kolbin, MMF 2nd place – Nikita Wulfert, FEN 3rd place – Andrey Mikhailov, FIT

The sum of the best results of 3 boys and 3 girls was taken into account for the first-year Spartakiad.

The prize places were distributed as follows: 1st place – Faculty of Information Technology 2nd place – Faculty of Physics 3rd place – Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up! We thank everyone for participating and the Physical Education Department faculty for their excellent organization of the event.

Final protocols Here.