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Tatyana Golikova visited the Kaliningrad region on a working trip.

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In Kaliningrad, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova chaired a meeting of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region, visited the new outpatient clinic of City Hospital No. 2, participated in the VDvizhenie youth award ceremony, and the opening of the new regional TASS center.

Opening the meeting of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region, Tatyana Golikova noted the gradual recovery of economic growth in the country's westernmost region and the contribution of SEZ residents to its development.

"A special economic zone operates throughout the Kaliningrad region. Currently, there are over 300 residents in the SEZ. They have invested over 320 billion rubles in a wide range of industries: from manufacturing, agriculture, and auto assembly to fisheries, information technology, and tourism, and have created over 31,000 new jobs," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Tatyana Golikova recalled that the Kaliningrad Region retains its status as a geostrategic territory in Russia's new Spatial Development Strategy, which entails prioritizing support for the region through federal initiatives. One of the key instruments of this support is the state program "Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region." By presidential decision, an additional 5.7 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget for the program's activities beginning in 2026.

Tatyana Golikova paid special attention to healthcare issues.

"We are increasing our support for healthcare. This is a priority for the region's development, given its location," stated Tatyana Golikova. According to her, 37.8 billion rubles were allocated to healthcare in the Kaliningrad Region in 2025, a 15.6% increase from 2024. The cost of the regional state guarantees program for the basic compulsory medical insurance program in the region increased by 18.1% compared to last year.

"The opening of modern medical facilities is undoubtedly contributing to the development of the region's healthcare system. The oncology center, which opened last year, has noticeably gained momentum. Specialized patients are receiving the necessary medical care," said Tatyana Golikova. "Today, we visited the new outpatient clinic of City Hospital No. 2 in Kaliningrad, which will reopen next month after a major renovation. This will improve the accessibility and quality of medical care for more than 32,000 residents. I hope the regional leadership will ensure all the necessary conditions for this."

Reporting on the current situation in the region, Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh confirmed the growth of key economic indicators.

"Based on the ten-month results of this year, key sectors of the Kaliningrad Region's economy are showing growth, including industrial production, which is up 8.5%. This suggests a recovery from the 2022–2023 downturn. Despite challenging weather conditions, agricultural production remained at last year's level. By the end of the year, we expect gross regional product growth of at least 2.4%. And next year, taking into account the impact of major industrial projects, we forecast GRP growth in comparable prices of 6%," said Alexey Besprozvannykh.

Economic growth, he said, allows for strengthening budget revenues while fully fulfilling social obligations. In 2025, social security spending will increase by almost a third (31.6%), and infrastructure investment by 17.8%.

According to Alexey Besprozvannykh, presidential national projects are an important tool for regional development.

"We are grateful to the Government of the Russian Federation for its ongoing attention to the region and its support – federal funding for national projects implemented in the region in 2025 totaled 16.3 billion rubles. An additional 14 billion rubles were financed from the federal budget for the state program 'Socio-Economic Development of the Kaliningrad Region,'" the regional governor said.

Members of the government commission discussed the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the Kaliningrad region, major investment projects, and proposals to improve the competitiveness of the Kaliningrad SEZ.

As part of her working visit, Tatyana Golikova also took part in the ceremonial opening of the TASS Kaliningrad regional information center.

"This is a special western territory for Russia, located between two NATO countries and simultaneously demonstrating, despite any external sanctions, both Russia's development and the development of the Kaliningrad region. And of course, here and in these conditions, objective, up-to-date information is especially important, which we have always traditionally received from TASS. This is not just a news agency; it is an agency that defends the country's sovereignty," said Tatyana Golikova. She added that TASS is the most cited agency abroad, and its achievements were recognized last year with the Order "For Valiant Labor." The TASS Kaliningrad Regional Information Center, along with centers in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Pyatigorsk, Vladivostok, and Rostov-on-Don, became the agency's seventh representative office in Russia.

At the end of the day, Tatyana Golikova and Alexey Besprozvannykh took part in the awards ceremony for the annual youth public recognition award "VDvizhenie."

"The VDvizhenii Prize reflects an important trend: young people are increasingly participating in the country's social, cultural, and volunteer life. Today, it's especially important to create conditions in which young people can demonstrate leadership, implement socially significant initiatives, and feel a sense of belonging in Russia's development. The Kaliningrad Region exemplifies how young people can be a true driving force for change: your energy, creativity, and drive for development inspire not only your peers but also the entire community. You prove that even in unique geographical and historical conditions, it's possible to create projects that change lives for the better and become a model for the entire country," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The award winners – researchers, creators, volunteers, leaders, and mentors – were selected in 11 nominations (Grant Project of the Year, Achievement of the Year, First of the Year, Leader of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Young Patriot of the Year, Event of the Year, Project of the Year, Organization of the Year, Good of the Year, and Youth Space of the Year).

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"Omnivores" became champions of "Battle of Robots 2025"

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The "Omnivores" team won the international robot combat championship. Last year, the team won bronze, and this year, they secured the long-awaited first place.

I am happy that we were able to achieve the goal we had been working towards for three years, he shared his emotions. team captain Viktor Yakovlev.

The Omnivores team is a team of participants in the International Robot Combat Championship: semifinalists in 2023, bronze medalists in 2024, and winners in 2025. They will compete with the robot Honey Badger at the championship. All members of the Omnivores team are students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The core team consists of five members: captain and robot pilot Viktor Yakovlev, the person responsible for the production process, milling machine operator Viktor Rudakov, electronics engineer and co-pilot Alexander Andreev, electronics engineer Vladislav Sharynin, and assembler Vladimir Kravchuk. The team also includes Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations, Veronika Mityukhina, the team's media manager, milling machine operator Ruben Agasyan, and interns Irina Opryshko and Victoria Saykinova.

The Omnivores' robot, the Honey Badger, has all-wheel drive and a vertical spinner-type weapon weighing 18 kg, rotating at 5,300 rpm. It can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h and weighs 110 kg. The name was chosen deliberately: the team wanted their robot to be as cold-blooded, brazen, and invulnerable in combat as the honey badger.

Since the team was formed in 2023, four versions of the Honey Badger have been built, each with technological advantages over the previous one.

The Honey Badger is a showcase of the team's engineering skills, as it requires knowledge in all areas, from modeling and computer design to milling, metal welding, and soldering. The "Omnivores" do all of this themselves. 80% of the Honey Badger production process is autonomous, thanks to the Polytech Towers robotics lab, a feat few championship teams can afford.

The qualifying round of the championship consists of four competitions, each involving 16 teams from across Russia and the world (including teams from India, China, Belarus, Brazil, and other countries). To advance to the final round, a team must win two matches during the qualifying round.

Each duel lasts three minutes. During the competition, the machines engage in combat in a specially equipped ring, with the developers controlling them using remote controls. Each duel is scored by three judges, typically invited experts in robotics, innovative technologies, and entrepreneurship. The winner is the robot that disables its opponent or scores the most points for damage.

In 2023, Omnivores reached the semifinals, losing to the Chinese team FierceROC. In 2024, they took third place, winning 1,000,000 rubles.

This year, the "Omnivores" confidently reached the finals, winning two qualifying matches. In the decisive battles, they defeated teams from India and Brazil to take the top spot in the 110 kg category.

"It's been a very long and difficult journey, which we've been on together with the guys. I'm happy that Honey Badger has become the number one robot in Russia. It gets even more interesting, stay tuned," said Viktor Rudakov, a milling machine operator responsible for the production process, sharing his impressions.

The championship was truly spectacular and intense. Starting from the qualifying round, we faced some very tough opponents, each of whom we only wanted to face in the final. But the harder the victory, the sweeter its taste. I'm very happy we managed to win gold," shared co-pilot and electronics engineer Alexander Andreev.

Electronic engineer Vladislav Sharynin noted: "We spent several years fighting for victory, and we finally got it. I'm satisfied with the result, and we'll repeat the success next year!"

Despite all the worries and difficulties, we achieved our main goal—first place! I'm delighted to be part of the great Omnivorous team," said Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations.

Veronika Mityukhina, Head of Media Support: I'm so proud of the guys! When they announced that Omnivores had won the 2025 Robot Battle, it was impossible to hold back the tears of joy. This truly was the most exciting and impressive event of the year.

The final fights of "Robot Battle 2025" took place in the Moskino Cinema Park arena. There was everything: sparks, flips, knockouts.

Teams from Russia took first place in both categories.

Battle of mini-robots up to 1.5 kg:

1st place — 2FM Fryazino, Moscow region; 2nd place — Plan B, Moscow; 3rd place — Bullfrog, Mangalore, India.

Robot battle up to 110 kg:

1st place — Omnivores, St. Petersburg; 2nd place — Uai!rrior, Itajubá, Brazil; 3rd place — DS Robotics, Puducherry, India.

Four mini-robot teams won the already beloved special category "Rising from the Ashes":

Destructor — sinus, Kazan; CML-team: Kapi-band, St. Petersburg; DS Robotics, Puducherry, India; Wolfram Kids, Novosibirsk.

Polytechnic students also excelled here. The "CML-team: Kapi-band" team recently took first place at the MIPT open technology festival "FestTech" in Moscow. The success of the SPbPU PIS team was the result of effective collaboration between the Polytechnic University and general education institutions. The participation of the SPbPU PIS "Digital Engineering" teams in the international "Battle of Robots" championship aims to popularize the achievements of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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New technologies in modern manufacturing: the rector of the State University of Management attended an open lesson in the CNC laboratory.

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Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, attended an open lesson, "Automated Technologies in Modern Manufacturing," held in our university's state-of-the-art numerical control systems (NCS) training laboratory, designed to train personnel in the aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding, and innovative transportation industries.

The educational space is equipped with technologies to support modern metalworking equipment with numerical control, a specialized computer lab, and software simulators for practicing control programs. This creates an integrated learning environment where students can consistently master technologies—from virtual modeling to hands-on work on real equipment.

Laboratory Director Dmitry Nikitin detailed the goals and objectives of the new division, which include organizing additional professional education and advanced training for industry employees, promoting engineering creativity among students and young people, and integrating digital technologies into the educational process.

Today, three additional professional training programs are being implemented at the CNC laboratory:

Preparation and verification of control programs for CNC turning machines. Preparation and verification of control programs for CNC milling machines. Automated technologies in modern manufacturing.

Since the laboratory's opening, more than 260 industrial engineers and university professors have completed advanced training programs, while over 200 students have completed lecture courses and attended educational intensives.

During the open lesson, participants learned the operating principles of milling equipment and mastered the creation of control programs in CAD/CAM systems. Practical training using software simulators and CNC training systems enabled students not only to gain theoretical understanding but also to apply their acquired knowledge in practice.

The CNC Laboratory was created with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal project "Development of the most important science-intensive technologies and advanced training and retraining of qualified personnel in the field of transport mobility" of the national project "Industrial support of transport mobility."

The laboratory also implements networked professional development programs with three partner universities:

Vladimir State University named after A. G. and N. G. Stoletov; Grozny State Oil Technological University named after Academician M. D. Millionshchikov; Belgorod State Technological University named after V. G. Shukhov.

The CNC Laboratory of the State University of Management continues to develop as a center of excellence in the field of automated technologies, providing training for highly qualified specialists for modern industry.

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Students of SPbGASU became winners of the grant competition and received scholarships from the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg.

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Evgeny Korolev, Anastasia Kaledina, Ekaterina Zhelnina, Ivan Beshentsev, Denis Astapov, Karina Sarkisova, Elena Ivanova, and Andrey Zazykin

The Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg has announced the results of the 2025 grant competition for students at universities located in St. Petersburg, as well as postgraduate students at universities, industry-specific, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg. Among the winners were representatives of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

The competition is held annually as part of the St. Petersburg Assembly of Young Scientists and Specialists. Its goal is to support scientific, innovative, and educational activities aimed at solving the city's pressing challenges and developing urban technologies.

On December 11, the ceremonial meeting of the 28th St. Petersburg Assembly of Young Scientists and Specialists took place at the Gorny Multifunctional Complex of the St. Petersburg Mining University. The meeting traditionally included the awarding of grants, the honoring of the winners, and the presentation of the most significant research projects. SPbGASU was represented by Rector Evgeny Rybnov, Vice Rector for Research Evgeny Korolev, Student Scientific Society Curator Timur Ablyazov, Dean of the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty Andrey Zazykin, and Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport Elena Ivanova.

The following were among the winners of the grant competition from SPbGASU:

Anastasia Kaledina, postgraduate student of the Department of Urban Planning, received support for the project "Urban development of group medical forms based on the work area of physicians of scientific and educational medical centers (using St. Petersburg as an example)"; Alina Kvashuk, senior lecturer, graduate of the postgraduate program of the Department of Geotechnics, received support for the project "Study of changes in the parameters of the stress-strain state of sandy foundations exposed to pollution by oil and oil products"; Ekaterina Zhelnina, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport, received support for the project "Minimization of legal barriers to entrepreneurs operating in non-stationary trading facilities"; Karina Sarkisova, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, received support for the project "Development of a method for a comprehensive assessment of the transport accessibility of new residential areas of megacities used to implement an integration platform"; Kirill Sokolov, a graduate of the Master's program in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, received support for his project "Organization of a centralized site for the diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of bus air conditioning systems."

The following individuals have become recipients of the St. Petersburg Government scholarships:

Denis Astapov, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport; Ivan Beshentsev, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering; Alina Vasilyeva, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Irina Zaplatkina, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Anastasia Zolotareva, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture; Margarita Kotikova, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Sofia Krivdina, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Ekaterina Plenkina, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture.

SPbGASU congratulates the winners and participants of the competition and wishes them continued success and new scientific achievements!

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An interview with Sofia Paplauskas, winner of the RUDN University Rally of Excellence

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A beauty, an excellent student, an athlete… She is the author of three scientific articles published in journals indexed by the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) and the winner of the 2022 All-Russian Olympiad in Theoretical Mechanics. The main character of "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style" seems to have been modeled on Sofia Paplauskas, a master's student at the Engineering Academy, who has been earning straight A's for 10 semesters and won a new car at the RUDN University Honors Students' Meeting.

We spoke with Sofia and learned the secret to successful study, which subject was the hardest for her to get an A, and how she takes a break from textbooks and classes.

You initially enrolled in the architecture program at the Engineering Academy. What attracted you to it? And why did you choose Construction for your master's program?

From childhood, I knew I would study architecture. It all started with art school, then various courses at the art college. It was my love of drawing and creativity that led me to architecture. I decided to pursue a master's degree in construction because I wanted to gain more knowledge in construction technology to better understand the entire process of designing and constructing buildings.

In 2024, you won the RUDN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP scholarship competition and completed an internship at the National Engineering University of Peru's student mobility program. Tell us about that experience.

The internship provided me with valuable professional experience, allowing me to become familiar with the specifics of Latin American architectural theory and practice. And the complete immersion in the language (all classes were taught in Spanish) helped me significantly improve my language proficiency. It was also fascinating to experience Latin American culture and history and see the unique sights of Peru. Incidentally, another winner of the 2024 Rally of Excellence, Sofia Smirnova, was with me on this trip.

Do you consider research an integral part of being an excellent student at RUDN University? What topics have you personally written research on?

Clearly, top students should try their hand at science and learn something new, or perhaps even pursue it full-time. My list of accomplishments doesn't include many articles: several of them are devoted to translation from Spanish into Russian in architecture and construction, as well as spaceflight design.

What subject was the hardest to get an A in during your studies?

In my third year of undergraduate study, I took "Theoretical Mechanics." It was probably the most challenging for me, and the hardest part was getting an excellent grade on the exam. I had to work hard, but the granite of science gave way.

Share your secret on how to get excellent grades.

Since childhood, I've been accustomed to doing everything to the fullest and achieving my goals. I've always followed the rule: "If I have the opportunity to achieve the maximum, I will do it."

How do you take a break from studying? Do you manage to maintain a work-life balance?

I have very little free time; my days have been completely booked since childhood. I can't sit idle—it's my rhythm, and I enjoy it. I love playing sports (Sofia has won and placed in international and national universal combat competitions several times), spending time with family and friends, and going to the theater and various shows. If you manage your schedule wisely, you'll always find time for rest, and your lifestyle can be quite comfortable.

Wish something to the first-year students who want to be straight A students.

I want to wish them to always push through to the very end, even when they feel exhausted and want to give up. Just do what they love and get the most out of it. Yes, it takes hard work, wise prioritization, and task management, but only through hard work can we grow as individuals.

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The 2nd Catherine Forum will be held on December 20 at the National Center "Russia"

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On December 20, the National Center "Russia" will host II Catherine's ForumIt continues the historical mission begun in 1763 by the Manifesto of Catherine II.

What will they discuss?

Shaping Russia's image as a new center of civilization and guardian of traditional values. Reducing barriers for those wishing to move to the Russian Federation. Attracting highly qualified specialists for the country's development.

The forum's program also includes a roundtable discussion on developing proposals for a plan of events for the 300th anniversary of Catherine II's birth, which will be celebrated in 2029.

In addition, throughout the event, creative exhibitions “Book of Fairy Tales” and “Traditional Russia” will be open.

The forum will be attended by representatives of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation and federal government agencies, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, leading experts, leaders of national cultural associations, as well as representatives of federal media and news agencies.

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SUM at the Scientific and Educational Forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation"

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From December 11th to 13th, a member of the State University of Management participated in the Scientific and Educational Forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation," dedicated to the Cross Year of Science and Education in Russia and Vietnam.

At the forum's opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky emphasized the strategic nature of the Russian-Vietnamese partnership and the special role of science and education in its development.

The Vietnamese side was represented by Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Minister of Education and Personnel Training of the SRV Le Quan and Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the SRV in the Russian Federation Doan Khac Hoang.

A representative of the International Cooperation Department of the State University of Management participated in the panel session "Socio-Humanities Technologies and Cross-Cultural Research," opened by Mai Hoa, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Russian Federation. At the meeting, the heads of leading Russian universities shared their experiences in projects promoting the Russian language in Vietnam and collaborating with Vietnamese universities.

On the final day of the forum, participants immersed themselves in Vietnamese culture: they enjoyed Vietnamese folk games and master classes, as well as a vibrant concert program that showcased the unique characteristics of our countries.

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Towards a technological breakthrough, joining forces: young scientists from the State University of Management participated in the TechPred-2025 forum.

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On December 12 and 13, young scientists from the State University of Management participated in the IV All-Russian Forum of Technological Entrepreneurship "TechPred-2025," organized by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform's flagship event featured a packed program focusing on support measures and accelerating the market entry of startups that meet national technology priorities.

At the sessions, government, academic, and business representatives, investors, and young entrepreneurs discussed the roadmap for the federal "Technology" project, university cooperation with leading industry companies, the creation of a startup ecosystem, successful technology transfer models, and prospects for transforming the technology industry in the face of global challenges.

The SMU business program was represented by Dmitry Rogov, Director of the Business Incubator; Anna Sotnikova, Chairman of the Council of Young Scientists and Junior Research Fellow in the Scientific Activities Department of the Scientific Research Coordination Office; Vladimir Kutkov and Nikita Akinshin, specialists from the Engineering Project Management Center; and Mikhail Zorin, winner of the 2025 Student Startup competition and resident of the Academy of Innovators.

The central event of the TechPred-2025 forum was the plenary discussion "The Superposition Principle: Towards a Technological Breakthrough by Joining Efforts."

The event was opened by Antony Shvindt, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the Government Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia, who read a welcoming speech from Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Following this, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov, addressed the forum's guests:

"Since 2022, the number of participants, including young entrepreneurs, investors, and university representatives, has quadrupled. Most of the people brought together by the forum today are active participants in the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education's "University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform" program. You are, in many ways, shaping the culture of technological entrepreneurship in modern Russia. Thanks to your coordinated teamwork, nearly 5,000 startups have registered with the Platform over the past three years, with total revenue exceeding 2.8 billion rubles."

At a plenary session featuring Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova and First Deputy Minister of Economic Development Maxim Kolesnikov, experts discussed the prospects for the development of the federal "Technology" project, the role of the ITC in implementing technological cooperation maps, stimulating demand for university startups from corporations and large industrial companies, and current support measures and tools for motivating young scientists, engineers, and technology entrepreneurs to engage in innovative activities.

Another key event of the forum's first day was the Demo Day for the seventh cohort of the "Innovators' Academy" accelerator of the Moscow Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development. The founders of the ten best startups presented their technological solutions to an expert jury, corporate executives, and business angels, and received their first investments. SUMU also stepped up its efforts – for the second year in a row, our students have been volunteering at the Academy's Demo Day. This allows young managers not only to learn about best practices and developments in technology innovation but also to contribute to the organization of such a large-scale event.

It's important to note that our university actively participates in projects within the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. SUM conducts entrepreneurial skills training, implements acceleration programs for NTI markets, and for the past two years, our students have won the Student Startup competition organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE), and their projects have been included in the All-Russian ranking of the TOP-1000 university startups. This year was no exception. The list of top projects, selected in key technology areas, included startups HolterTECH (a wearable heart rate monitor with ECG recording technology, developed by Mikhail Zorin) and Clynn (a device for sterile and convenient delivery of Vaseline with precise dosing for tattoo artists, developed by Varvara Karamysheva). As a reminder, both projects won the Student Startup competition this year, and their founders received grants totaling 1 million rubles from the FASIE.

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The call for applications for the 64th International Scientific Student Conference (ISSC) is now open.

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The conference will be held from April 15 to 21, 2026, at Novosibirsk State University.

The International Scientific and Research Conference (ISRC) is a unique platform where undergraduate, graduate, and school students from across Russia and neighboring countries present their research results, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. Each year, the conference brings together thousands of talented young scientists, demonstrating the high level of scientific activity and the potential of future generations of researchers.

Traditionally, the International Scientific and Technical Conference (ISSC) presents a wide range of scientific topics and areas. The 2026 conference is planned to feature 49 sections and 163 subsections for undergraduate and graduate students, young scientists, and schoolchildren.

You can find a detailed description of the sections on the pagehttps://vvv.nsu.ru/n/issk/in the "Sections" section.

To participate in the International Scientific and Cultural Forum (ISC), you must submit an application through the registration system by February 19, 2026.http://conf.nsu.ru/issk_2026and attach your abstract and a copy certified by your supervisor to your application. For more information on how to submit an application and abstract formatting requirements, please visit the MNSC information website.https://vvv.nsu.ru/n/isk/participation/.

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the largest scientific events for young people! We look forward to your applications!

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The Legal Framework for Artificial Intelligence: A Meeting of the Expert Council on Science and Education at the IPA CIS

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On December 10, a meeting of the Expert Council on Science and Education of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly was held at the Tauride Palace. Chaired by Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Council, opened the meeting.

As Andrei Ivanovich noted, a number of events aimed at supporting and developing young talent are taking place in the region. The experts were provided with detailed information on youth projects, including the "Children of the Commonwealth" cultural and educational forum, the Humanities and Social Sciences Olympiad for CIS schoolchildren, and other annual festivals, games, and competitions.

One of the key topics of the meeting was recommendations for legal regulation of the development and use of artificial intelligence systems.

To accelerate AI adoption, government support programs, a unified framework for ethically based legal regulation, and simplified access to data are needed. Key conditions include a special investment regime, a balance between the interests of business and society, and simplified administrative procedures for testing and implementing AI technologies.

Modern digital computers are incapable of reproducing human cognitive functions, noted Andrey Rudskoy.

A digital machine will never become a brain—but it could very well become a "digital crutch" for the brain, freeing us from routine work and allowing us to more quickly realize our intellectual and creative potential. That's why we expect lawyers today to clearly define AI—and not just define it, but also regulate its areas of application and the conditions for its proper use, said Andrei Ivanovich.

Representatives of the academic community of the Commonwealth countries have proposed developing recommendations for organizing a grant support system for teachers, young scientists, and consortiums of universities in the CIS countries.

The countries of the region, united by a shared history and similar educational policy principles, have been developing higher education along different trajectories in recent decades—from integration with the European space to reforms focused on domestic priorities. This has led to fragmentation of the educational space and a decline in academic mobility. This weakens the ties between education, business, and government, and hinders the mutual recognition of qualifications. The creation of a grant system will create a unified integration mechanism aimed at developing transnational educational and innovative initiatives.

Council members discussed proposals for the draft long-term plan for model lawmaking in the Commonwealth of Independent States for 2026–2028 and reviewed the draft program for implementing the concept for the formation of a unified (common) educational space for the Commonwealth for 2027–2035.

The experts were presented with the results of the second international conference, "The Russian Language – the Basis for Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region," and the international scientific and educational congress of the CIS member states, "The Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth." Andrey Rudskoy praised the results of the Assembly's past congressional events and proposed holding them annually. The council members unanimously supported this proposal. The next meeting will be held in spring 2026.

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