Summing up and election of the Chairman: GUU at the meeting of the Coordinating Council of the ESU

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On December 11, representatives of the State University of Management spoke at the 13th meeting of the Coordinating Council of the scientific and educational consortium "Eurasian Network University" (ENU), which was held in a mixed format at the National Research University "MPEI".

The event brought together heads of leading universities and experts from countries of the Eurasian Economic Union to review the year's results and identify prospects for further cooperation.

Key figures in Eurasian integration participated in the council's work, including Alexey Vedev, Director of the Macroeconomic Policy Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and his deputy, Kanybek Azhekbarov. Also present in person were Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management; Mikhail Shvetsov, Rector of the Mari State University; Igor Alekseyev, Rector of the V.N. Tatishchev Astrakhan State University; and other representatives of the academic community.

The meeting was opened by Nikolai Rogalev, Chairman of the ESU Coordinating Council and Rector of the National Research University "MPEI," who noted the impressive growth momentum of the alliance: seven new universities joined the alliance this year, bringing the total number of members to 41.

The central element of the agenda was a detailed report by the head of the ESU Secretariat, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, Dmitry Bryukhanov, on the results of the consortium's activities in 2025.

"This year has been eventful. Three meetings of the Coordinating Council and five working group meetings were held, six joint continuing professional education programs were developed and launched, with 196 students from EAEU countries already enrolled. Research and development activities have been actively developed, and two new specialized centers were established: the Center for Digital Energy and Engineering at MPEI and the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at MSTU STANKIN. The second ESU Olympiad for applicants to master's programs was a success, with 40 winners and runners-up, including from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Armenia," said Dmitry Yuryevich.

The SUMU Vice-Rector noted that educational initiatives were an important component: the Summer School at the M. Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz University of Economics, the Winter School on Marketing at the State University of Management, and an internship for faculty with in-person modules at the Eurasian Economic Commission and the O.E. Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL).

Council members discussed the results of the 3rd ESU Forum in Osh, which brought together 264 participants, a series of three scientific and educational exhibitions in Yekaterinburg, Bishkek, and Osh, and three international scientific and practical conferences.

"A significant event in 2025 was the ESU consortium's victory in the prestigious "Symbols of Eurasian Integration" competition, organized by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. The Eurasian Network University was awarded first place in the "Human Capital" category, recognizing its contribution to training personnel for the Eurasian space," Dmitry Bryukhanov concluded his report.

The agenda continued with presentations by Irina Shkolyar, Director of International Cooperation at the Russian Foreign Trade Academy, on the results of the "Art of Negotiation" Negotiation Marathon, and Arapbaev Nurmamatovich, Vice-Rector for Research at Osh State University, who presented a report on the establishment of the "Center for Innovative Technologies of the Eurasian Economic Union" at Osh State University. Following the discussion, the participants unanimously approved the Regulations on the new structural unit of the Eurasian Economic Union.

An important organizational outcome of the meeting was the election of the Chairman of the Coordination Council for 2026. At the suggestion of several consortium member universities, Kudaiberdi Kojobekov, Rector of Osh State University, was elected to this position.

"For three years in a row, the Coordinating Council was chaired by university rectors from Russia, so it's the right step to entrust its leadership to our comrade and colleague from another country. I'm confident he will be up to the task. In conclusion, I'd like to express my gratitude to the Ministry of Education and Science, Rossotrudnichestvo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all the organizations that supported the ESU this year," concluded Vladimir Stroyev.

As a reminder, in 2022, the State University of Management was one of the initiators of the creation of the scientific and educational consortium "Eurasian Network University," and since then, the secretariat of the association has been permanently located at the State University of Management.

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GUU Faculties' University League: Who won the 2025 championship?

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The sports battle of faculties, which took place from November 19 to December 10, 2025, has concluded at the State University of Management.

In the updated UniverLeague format, first-year students competed for the title of the strongest university, and all students were able to attend master classes in seven sports led by professionals.

Teams from all six GUU institutes competed for the championship title. More than 250 first-year students demonstrated their skills in ten sports disciplines, and many also successfully passed the GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) standards.

Based on the overall University League standings, the 2025 champion was the Institute of Human Resources Management, Social and Business Communications, the Institute of Industry Management won silver, and the Institute of Economics and Finance took bronze.

We thank all the participants for their incredible will to win, fair competition, and wonderful emotions. We look forward to new starts, records, and spectacular victories in the next season of the University League!

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The sports battle of faculties, which took place from November 19 to December 10, 2025, has concluded at the State University of Management.

In the updated format of the University League, first-year students competed for the title of the strongest institute,…

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Personnel are everything: the rector of the State University of Management at a meeting of the State Council of the Russian Federation commission

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On December 10, 2025, Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, participated in an expanded meeting of the State Council of the Russian Federation Commission on "Human Resources," held ahead of this year's final State Council meeting on this topic. Representatives of federal and regional governments, Russian regions, businesses, and the expert community discussed personnel training for the Russian economy.

The meeting was attended by Vladislav Shapsha, Chairman of the State Council's "Personnel" Committee and Governor of the Kaluga Region, a graduate of the State University of Management; Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office; Alexey Dyumin, Aide to the President and Secretary of the State Council; Deputy Prime Ministers Tatyana Golikova and Dmitry Chernyshenko; Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education; Anton Kotyakov, Minister of Labor and Social Protection; Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Health; Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media; Maksut Shadayev, President and Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank of Russia; Herman Gref, representatives of federal government agencies, development institutions, state corporations, business associations, and regional leaders.

"Critically important issues were discussed today at an expanded meeting of the State Council's Human Resources Committee. A wide range of economic sectors are facing a shortage of specialists, and this problem will only worsen in the coming years. Demand is growing faster than job seekers are entering the market. The training system is failing to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of employers. The goals of achieving technological leadership, as set by the president, and mastering the new technologies that are emerging in our lives require significant human potential," emphasized Alexey Dyumin.

The speaker noted that the commission has gathered all proposals from regions, government agencies, and experts on addressing the personnel shortage. It is important to identify best practices already in place, new approaches, and management mechanisms, and present them for the head of state's consideration at the State Council meeting.

Proposals for the draft list of presidential instructions to improve the Russian economy's personnel training system were discussed at nine thematic tables during a strategic session. Vladimir Stroyev participated in a discussion dedicated to the development of Russia's national qualifications system.

"Today's economy requires specific specialists with a specific set of skills. For over a century, the State University of Management has been training professionals for all sectors of the economy and understands the importance of matching the knowledge acquired at the university with the challenges that will be addressed in the future. Therefore, from their first year, our students, through project-based learning, develop practical skills using real-life cases from partner companies. The university-company connection is more important than ever in today's reality, and our task is not only to develop it but also to improve the very system of mechanisms for developing the necessary qualifications," noted Vladimir Vitalyevich.

During the open dialogue, participants discussed all proposals in detail and refined the wording of the initiatives. All significant comments will be taken into account, after which the revised materials will be included in the draft list of the President's instructions for the upcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for the end of the year.

The best practices and proposals selected at the meeting will be further refined and included in the draft list of Presidential instructions for the upcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for the end of the year.

As a reminder, Vladimir Stroyev is a member of the Russian State Council's Human Resources Committee and regularly attends its meetings. We previously reported on the issues discussed at the January, February, and June 2025 meetings.

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The Supervisory Board of the Polytechnic University supported the candidacy of Andrey Rudskoy for the post of rector.

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A meeting of the Supervisory Board was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, chaired by Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute Research Center.

The meeting agenda included: a report by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy on the university's performance in 2021–2025; a report on the implementation of the university's development program for 2025–2026; a conclusion on the university's financial and economic plan for 2025, the planning period of 2026 and 2027, taking into account amendments; and a recommendation to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for a candidate for the position of SPbPU Rector.

The meeting was attended by members of the Supervisory Board: President of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" M. V. Kovalchuk, Academic Secretary of SPbPU D. A. Karpov, Deputy Head of the Department of Regional Corporate Business – Senior Vice President of VTB Bank Yu. A. Levchenko, Scientific Director of the Institute of Regional Economy Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. V. Okrepilov, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. Ya. Panchenko, Head of the HR Directorate of SPbPU M. V. Pakhomova, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU A. A. Popovich, Deputy Head of the Interregional Territorial Administration of the Federal Agency for State Property Management in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region V. V. Gulyaevskaya.

Meeting participants were shown a film highlighting Polytechnic University's achievements in training next-level engineers to ensure the country's technological leadership, as well as scientific and engineering developments in recent years, and key events and activities related to developing partnerships with industrial partners and expanding international ties. In particular, significant progress in cooperation with Cuba, African, and Asian countries was noted, and emphasis was placed on the successful implementation of the development program for Polytechnic-supervised Slavic universities in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

As part of its strategy and development program for 2030 and 2036, SPbPU focuses on three priority areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and production technologies, artificial intelligence, and the transformation of engineering education.

The university's multifaceted activities include the achievements of its creative teams and the successes of its athletes. Andrei Rudskoy particularly noted the Polytechnic students' volunteer work and their active civic engagement, particularly their support for veterans of the Soviet Military District and their families.

At the request of his colleagues, Andrei Ivanovich provided details of the large-scale project being implemented at the behest of the Russian President: the construction of the Technopolis "Advanced Digital and Manufacturing Technologies at SPbPU."

Answering questions from Supervisory Board members, Andrey Rudskoy touched on the transition to a new national higher education system, the challenges of targeted training, and emphasized the importance of training teachers specifically for higher engineering universities. The Polytechnic University is currently discussing the idea of developing such a continuing professional education program. The rector also discussed the goals and objectives of the university's human resources policy and shared plans to establish a research and production association within the university to accelerate the implementation of breakthrough advanced manufacturing technologies in industry.

The Supervisory Board members noted the Polytechnic University's sustainable development, its adaptability and proactivity, and its rapid, sometimes proactive, response to challenges while maintaining core academic principles. Noting that this is largely due to the university's leader, the Supervisory Board members decided to recommend A. I. Rudskoy as the Rector of SPbPU to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Andrei Ivanovich thanked his colleagues for their support and valuable recommendations for the university's further development.

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Legendary gifts for space experts: SMU scientists at the awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian Space Dictation

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Young scientists from the State University of Management were presented with awards at the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education's awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian Space Dictation.

Alexander Vedekhin, Deputy Director of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Administrator of the federal project "Personnel for Space," and Anton Alekseev, Head of the Project Office for the "Personnel for Space" federal project, personally congratulated the experts.

"Space is the most ambitious field, and it requires the best minds. That's why we're focusing on students as part of the federal project 'Personnel for Space.' Your interest and desire to develop your competencies today are the key to Russia's technological breakthrough tomorrow. Participate to be among those who will shape our space program," noted Alexander Vedekhin.

The overall winners of the dictation were Nikita Akinshin and Vladimir Kutkov, specialists from the SUM Engineering Project Management Center, members of the Student Design Bureau, and graduate students in the 2.9.9 "Logistics Transport Systems" program. They were awarded the legendary "Navigator Gagarin" watches, created in honor of the first human spaceflight, as well as branded themed gifts.

As a reminder, this year the Center for Space Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Radioelectronic Technologies was established at the State University of Management. One of its areas of work is integrating the State University of Management into the "Personnel for Space" program.

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Polytechnic students' final projects are real projects for the Power Machines company.

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Students majoring in management and engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have teamed up with a qualified client, Power Machines, to create comprehensive final qualifying theses. The work has the special status of "Project as a Final Qualifying Qualifying Thesis" and is being completed by students from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. The creation of new formats for employer participation in the updated model of higher engineering education is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030."

The main objective of the "Project as a Final Qualification Work Project" is to improve the operations of an industrial enterprise by optimizing technological and logistical processes. The project is being implemented by a team of students with both engineering and economic and managerial competencies. The team consists of six people from four areas of study: two students from the Higher School of Physics and Materials Engineering at IMMiT (Materials Science and Metallurgy), two students from the Higher School of Industrial Management at IPMEiT (Management), and two students from the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEiT (Trade).

Academic supervision on behalf of the Polytechnic University is provided by faculty from the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology and the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMMET). Student consulting on behalf of the qualified client is provided by employees of Power Machines.

Students focus on the comprehensive analysis and optimization of the company's production processes. Their primary focus is on exploring the potential use of current inventory for tooling production, as well as mathematical modeling of blank production processes from various alloys. Concurrently, work is underway to create a material interchangeability matrix and develop methods for more efficient use of slow-moving inventory.

By completing a comprehensive final qualifying work, students from various fields of study will, in addition to solving their core problems, be able to improve communication between engineering and management staff. This will allow them to more quickly adapt to the company upon employment and better understand the tasks and terminology of various departments, says Zoya Simakova, the project's lead investigator and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management.

The goal of this comprehensive thesis is to improve the company's operational efficiency by addressing two key objectives. First, a plan will be developed for integrating slowly used inventory into production—either by using it in new projects or by modifying its technological properties. Second, the thesis will determine the economic feasibility and propose specific steps for establishing in-house production of some tooling equipment at Power Machines.

"Adding metallurgical and process analysis to the final qualifying thesis will not only allow for the economic justification of proposed management decisions but also the development of specific engineering solutions for materials processing and tooling production. This will enhance the practical value of the thesis and its applicability to JSC Power Machines," comments Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at IMMiT.

It's worth noting that this project has significant practical and methodological implications: over the course of three years, students completed comprehensive final theses commissioned by Power Machines, with the Graduate School of Industrial Management serving as the responsible executor on behalf of the university. In 2023, students from the Graduate School of Industrial Management, the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics, and the Graduate School of Service and Trade completed final theses as part of the project "Harmonization of Production Needs with the Provision of Components and Materials." by order of the Electrosila plantIn 2024, the "interschool" student project focused on transforming the purchasing activities of an industrial enterprise to reduce slow-moving inventory. for the Leningrad Metal Plant, and last year, students successfully defended a project for LMZ on solving real production and management problems.

The comprehensive final qualifying project, completed by students majoring in management and engineering, is of strategic importance for our city in the context of technological independence, economic sustainability, and social development. The proposed project aims to address challenges related to the development and implementation of new material properties through additional technological processing of slow-moving inventory, the selection and economic justification of alternative materials for tooling, reducing dependence on foreign technologies when analyzing the feasibility of tooling insourcing, optimizing warehouse processes, and developing human resources for solving multidisciplinary problems, says Anna Chernikova, project manager and IPMEIT Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work.

An important aspect of the project is the presentation of the final result of the comprehensive final qualifying work at a meeting of the Unified State Examination Committee chaired by the management of Power Machines. The members of the SEC are representatives of the qualified client and faculty from the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics and the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy. The defense will take place in June 2026 at the Leningrad Metal Plant.

For JSC Power Machines, integrating education and production is a strategic priority, and participating in the integrated final qualifying work in the "Project as a Final Qualification Thesis" format allows us to identify talented students before they begin their professional careers and assess their competencies in a real-world production environment. We highly value the Polytechnic University's systematic approach: teamwork among students from various fields of study, support from academic supervisors, and a focus on results that are meaningful to the company. Such initiatives are a significant contribution to technological independence and sustainable industrial development," commented Evgeniya Khmel, Director of General Supplier Development at JSC Power Machines, on the significance of the joint project.

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The SPbGASU team won the All-Russian championship "TIM-Perspektiva 2025"

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The SPbGASU team won the 1st All-Russian Student Championship "TIM-Perspective 2025" – a key event in the digitalization of the construction industry. It took place in Moscow from November 24–28 as part of the 7th United Eurasian Congress "TIM Community. People. Technologies. Strategy."

The team was led by Alexandra Masyonene, a senior lecturer in the Department of Information and Mathematical Modeling Technologies. Under her guidance, the students confidently represented SPbGASU and demonstrated excellent training in information modeling.

Students from various fields of study took part in the competition:

Sofia Mityagina, estimator Polina Orlova, heating and ventilation engineer Arina Aleksanova, architect Olga Gavrichenkova, water supply and sanitation engineer Yaroslav Perevalov, designer

The "TIM-Perspective 2025" championship was organized at the initiative of the National Association of Organizations in the Field of Information Modeling Technologies (NOTIM) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Construction and Kairos Engineering. Its main goal is to improve students' digital literacy, develop competencies in using domestic software, and popularize information modeling technologies (TIM) among future industry professionals.

The competition brought together 10 teams from architecture and civil engineering universities across the country. Participants were tasked with developing a digital model of one of Moscow's cultural heritage sites using exclusively Russian software solutions. Teams could earn additional points by successfully completing stages of the interactive 3D simulator "The Engineer's Path."

The SPbGASU team distinguished itself with its comprehensive and in-depth approach to completing the task. The jury noted:

High precision of architectural, design, and engineering solutions; confident use of domestic TIM tools; effective role distribution; and high-quality presentation of the final model.

The success of the SPbGASU team confirms the high level of training of specialists in the field of information modeling at our university.

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SPbGASU demonstrated high results in the RAEX annual report competition for 2024.

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On December 10, at the XXII Annual Practical Conference "Annual Reports: Leaders' Experience," the results of the annual report competition of the analytical agency RAEX were summed up.

The competition, held for the 27th time, has earned a high reputation in the professional community. Each year, over 100 reports from various organizations are reviewed, and the content and presentation of the submissions are assessed.

In addition, at the conference, experts discussed the latest trends in the content and design of reports, the implementation of regulatory and methodological innovations in this area, and the consideration of the macroeconomic context in public non-financial reporting.

This year, 24 universities participated in the annual report ranking of educational organizations. SPbGASU performed well, receiving five stars for the highest quality of its annual report.

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SPbGASU Annual Report for 2024

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A symbol of service to humanity: today marks the first Nobel Prize ceremony.

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On December 10, 1901, the first ceremony of awarding the Nobel Prizes, international awards established by the will of the Swedish inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, took place in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway.

For the good of man

Nobel wrote his will in 1895, a year before his death. In it, he expressed his wish that his fortune serve as a reward to those who had brought the greatest benefit to humanity. According to the document, the income from the capital was to be distributed annually by a specially established fund in five equal parts for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and diligence in the cause of peace.

Implementing the will required several years of legal, diplomatic, and organizational efforts. It was only in 1900 that the Nobel Foundation was officially established and the institutions responsible for selecting the laureates were appointed: the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and the Norwegian parliamentary Nobel Committee. It is worth noting that the Prize in Economic Sciences was established at the initiative of the Bank of Sweden in 1968 and has been awarded since 1969. The first awards ceremony took place on December 10, 1901—the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. This date has remained the same since then.

From the very beginning, a clear geography and protocol was established:

The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, in the presence of the King of Norway and members of the royal family, by the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The best winners in physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine, literature, and economics are personally honored by the King of Sweden in Stockholm. That same evening, the Nobel Banquet takes place in Stockholm—a gala event attended by the King and Queen of Sweden, members of the royal family, laureates, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliament, leading scientists, and public figures. This tradition has been maintained for over 120 years.

With faith in the best

Among the first laureates in 1901 were: physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen for the discovery of X-rays, chemist Jacobus van't Hoff for discoveries in chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure, physician Emil von Behring for his work on serum therapy, especially against diphtheria, writer Sully-Prudhomme in recognition of his poetic works, which display a lofty idealism, and peacemakers Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy for the founding of the Red Cross and the creation of the League of Peace.

Since then, Nobel Prizes have been awarded to dozens of the greatest minds and activists of the 20th and 21st centuries: Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, Ivan Pavlov and Ilya Mechnikov, Pyotr Kapitsa and Lev Landau, Henryk Sienkiewicz and Ivan Bunin, Boris Pasternak and Joseph Brodsky, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and many others.

The Nobel Prize remains more than just an award, but a symbol of service to humanity—to science, peace, justice, and culture. And with each passing year, it acquires new meaning, remaining true to the legacy of the man who, having created dynamite to help miners and construction workers, was horrified by its military use and bequeathed to humanity the dream of world peace.

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A victorious debut: a Polytechnic University student became the best beatboxer at an all-Russian competition.

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At the finals of the All-Russian "Russian Student Spring" festival, held in Kazan, third-year IPMEiT student Ekaterina Pautova took first place in the "Beatbox" vocal category. She represented Polytechnic University in the 26-member St. Petersburg delegation this year.

This is Ekaterina's debut appearance in the finals of the "Student Spring" competition, but she has considerable creative experience under her belt. She is a Russian beatbox champion and performs under the stage name K-PAU. In 2024, her talent was recognized at her home university, in the 17th season of the "Star of Polytechnic" competition. She took third place and received the Audience Award. Ekaterina has been beatboxing for nine years and even teaches it herself.

The Polytechnic University student's performance was one of the most striking and talked-about at the competition. She presented her own interpretation of The White Stripes' world-famous hit "Seven Nation Army," combining virtuoso beatboxing with melodic vocals. This creative fusion not only showcased her technical mastery but also created a truly musical, emotional composition that captivated the judges and audience.

"I thoroughly enjoyed participating. Thank you to our wonderful team for the supportive and inspiring atmosphere. It was especially exciting to perform in two different capacities: as a solo artist and as part of the regional program "Rock Fairytale," revealing a new, unexpected side of St. Petersburg," she shared.

Ekaterina Pautova's victory was part of a triumph for the entire St. Petersburg delegation. In 2025, the city team won the prestigious "Breakthrough of the Year" award for the first time, taking home more than half of all possible awards from the total number of submitted applications. This result eloquently testifies to the exceptional level of creative preparation and the diversity of talent among St. Petersburg's students.

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