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"The country needs engineer-managers, and GUU has this experience": Students and scientists met with the Secretary of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia

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On December 17, the State University of Management hosted a meeting with Antony Shvindt, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Secretary of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Development (S&TD) of the Russian Federation.

GUU Rector Vladimir Stroyev and Vice-Rector Maria Karelina spoke to the guest about the university's achievements over the past year, its engineering management training programs, and its plans for further technological development.

"This year, we opened two new laboratories: the RosGeoTech Advanced School of Industrial Innovations, created jointly with the Millionshchikov State Petroleum Technological University, and the Numerical Control Systems (NCS) Lab, opened thanks to a grant from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Last month, the Center for Space Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Radioelectronic Technologies opened, bringing together technological research conducted in these areas. Our future plans are no less ambitious, including opening our own Advanced Engineering School and integrating it into the national "Personnel for Space" project," concluded Vladimir Stroyev.

Next, the Secretary of the Scientific and Technological Revolution Commission met with a group of young scientists from the university, including members of the Student Design Bureau (SDB) “Innovative Solutions”.

"Let me remind you that for the first time in our country's history, 'technological leadership' has been defined as a national development goal. And the tools for achieving it are national technological leadership projects. These include nine national projects in critical areas such as production and automation equipment, public health, food security, unmanned aerial systems, and others. Universities are a breeding ground for talent and cutting-edge technological developments, so much attention is being paid to, among other things, the development of youth laboratories, student design bureaus, and advanced engineering schools," noted Antony Shvindt.

Vladimir Filatov, Director of the Engineering Project Management Center, presented engineering projects being implemented at the State University of Management in collaboration with industrial partners and within the framework of the Special Design Bureau (SKB). The guest was particularly interested in the bureau's flagship project for developing 3D models and 2D drawings for an electric train, which was implemented online, as well as the design support provided to one of the units performing tasks as part of the Special Military Operation.

The rector of the State University of Management noted that just last week, representatives of this department visited the State University of Management and expressed gratitude for the support provided both in the technological sphere and as part of the "SMU-SVOim" humanitarian campaign.

Maxim Pletnev, Head of the Scientific Research Coordination Department, discussed the trends and priority areas of SUM's research projects, noting a sevenfold increase in research volume over three years. In addition to technical areas, social and humanities projects are also being implemented, including those aimed at studying the demographic situation and shaping the civic position of young people. Antony Shvindt expressed interest and suggested that the results be sent to him shortly.

Mikhail Petrov, a representative of SKB GUU's industrial partner and Deputy Director for Development at the Petersburg Machine-Building Plant, also spoke at the meeting, presenting key performance indicators for the work performed.

Denis Serdechny, Head of the Laboratory of Digital and Intelligent Technologies for the Development of Territories of the Russian Federation, spoke about the implementation of a major scientific project in the agro-industrial complex, while Dmitry Nikitin presented the goals of creating the Center for Space Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Radioelectronic Technologies.

"Unmanned systems are used in many fields, and it's crucial to develop technologies at the intersection of various sciences. It's crucial to study regional characteristics to identify areas of high demand and quickly transition to civilian applications. The State University of Management has unique experience in training engineering and economic specialists, and this is more relevant today than ever," Antony Shvindt concluded the meeting.

Following this, the Secretary of the Scientific and Technological Development Commission visited the state-of-the-art laboratories of the State University of Management and gave an open lecture for students, "Architecture for the Implementation of National Technological Leadership Projects." He introduced the audience to the national projects, emphasizing that "from an early age, you can chart your career trajectory in a specific direction. The State University of Management offers every opportunity for this; don't miss out."

At the end of the meeting, Antony Shvindt wished everyone success in their exams, congratulated them on the upcoming New Year, and invited them to ask him questions on the official Telegram channel, where he personally responds to all inquiries.

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US forces destroyed two ships in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Washington, December 19 (Xinhua) — The U.S. military destroyed two vessels suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing all five people on board, U.S. Southern Command reported.

“On December 18, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear launched lethal kinetic strikes against two vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations in international waters,” the command said in a press release.

“As a result of these actions, five male drug terrorists were killed,” the statement said.

Intelligence confirmed that both vessels were involved in drug trafficking operations.

Since early September, the Pentagon has sunk more than 28 suspected "narco-ships" in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing at least 104 people.

In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that the American military will begin ground strikes against drug traffickers "very soon," raising tensions between the US and Venezuela.

For nearly four months, the United States has maintained a significant military presence in the Caribbean, primarily off the coast of Venezuela, under the guise of combating drug trafficking. Caracas has denounced the American actions as a veiled attempt at regime change in the country.

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Mexico's president criticizes the "criminalization" of migrants in the US

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Mexico City, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday strongly opposed the continued "criminalization" of illegal immigrants in the United States.

"Criminalizing migrants is not only inhumane, it's also problematic," said K. Sheinbaum, responding to US President Donald Trump's harsh comments about migrants in his prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday evening.

“We have always believed that the best way to reduce migration is to invest in countries, help and protect people, and prevent poverty and inequality, because people do not migrate of their own free will,” the Mexican president said at a press conference.

With Thursday being International Migrants Day, K. Sheinbaum reiterated that her government will never “accept actions that criminalize migrants.”

The Mexican leader also dismissed the notion that the US-Mexico border is one of the most dangerous in the world, saying it is undoubtedly one of the busiest, with millions of people crossing it for work, education and health care.

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December 19, 2025 A Human Touch: How Bloggers Help Businesses Grow

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Alina Zinnatullina, founder and CEO of Insight People (part of Gazprom-Media Holding), discussed the nuances to consider when working with bloggers and the secret to successful influencer campaigns.

— Trust and personal relevance. For subscribers, a blogger is a familiar face. They listen to them in the morning while making coffee. They motivate people to exercise, pursue a career, and travel. Ultimately, a message from such a person sounds more persuasive than one from a company.

— Precise targeting and context. Bloggers' audiences are specific lifestyle communities: healthy lifestyle enthusiasts, young parents, entrepreneurs, fashion enthusiasts, cooks, and tech geeks. Advertising in this context is perceived quite naturally.

— Flexibility of formats and speed of testing. The blogger content format allows for quick response to trends and provides feedback. This allows businesses to launch and test advertising hypotheses, change, and optimize development strategies.

"You don't necessarily need to involve bloggers with millions of followers in your campaign to achieve results. Insight People had a case where we engaged 40 bloggers with audiences of up to 100,000 subscribers to achieve the campaign's goals. Each of them created a short video review showing the product in everyday life, with a promo code for purchase. As a result, we achieved high reach and click-through rates."

Alina Zinntaullina, Founder and CEO of Insight People

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Congratulations to Elizaveta Magdina on successfully defending her PhD dissertation.

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Congratulations to Elizaveta Rostislavovna Magdina, assistant professor at the Department of Forensic Science at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, on successfully defending her dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences.

Scientific supervisor: Viktor Nikolaevich Dobromirov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

The topic of the dissertation is “Method for assessing the fordability of wheeled transport and technological vehicles”, scientific specialty 2.5.11. Ground transport and technological vehicles and complexes.

The defense took place on December 18, 2025, in the dissertation council 24.2.380.05, created on the basis of our university.

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Rosneft expands energy supply to the Uvat project

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RN-Uvatneftegaz (part of Rosneft's oil and gas production complex) has launched the modern 110 kV Yarus substation. This is a key infrastructure facility for the Yuzhno-Venikhyartskoye field, ensuring reliable and high-quality power supply to a group of new wells, thereby increasing hydrocarbon production and preparing the infrastructure for the development of promising areas.

The new substation will meet the field's growing energy consumption due to well drilling and the commissioning of high-tech raw material processing facilities. Previously, the facilities were supplied with power from remote sources.

The 110 kV "Yarus" substation, with a capacity of 25 MVA, consists of two modules mounted on mobile platforms. The facility is equipped with modern domestically produced power and switching equipment. High-tech microprocessor relay protection and a telemetry system ensure full integration into the existing operational information system. This allows for remote real-time monitoring of all key parameters, prompt response to network changes, and control of operating modes from the company's central control center, minimizing on-site personnel presence.

The equipment and design enable operation at temperatures down to -55°C. The substation's design utilized solutions that minimize the impact on the Uvatsky District ecosystem. Eco-friendly materials were used, an oil collection system is included, and the access roads are laid without damaging vegetation.

The creation of energy infrastructure to support the drilling of new wells in the Uvat project's license areas continues. Today, the company operates over 540 substations of various voltage classes, 90 distribution units, and power lines of various voltage classes, with a total length of over 3,200 kilometers.

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RN-Uvatneftegaz, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, conducts exploration and development of fields located in the Uvatsky District of the Tyumen Region and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra.

The company's cumulative oil production exceeds 150 million tons since the start of operation of the Uvat project fields in 2007.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 19, 2025

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Polytechnic students received state awards in the field of education

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A ceremony presenting state awards to residents of St. Petersburg for their significant contributions to the development of St. Petersburg was held at Smolny. Governor Alexander Beglov presented the awards to faculty members from three SPbPU institutes.

By order of the President of the Russian Federation, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation" was awarded to Irina Krasyuk, Doctor of Economics and Professor at the Higher School of Advanced Digital Technologies and the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," for her personal achievements in the education and training of scientific and pedagogical personnel.

Receiving this state award is not only a great honor for me, but also a great responsibility, motivating me to continue growing and achieving new goals. I express special gratitude to the university's leadership for creating the conditions for achieving high results, as well as to my colleagues for their constructive interaction and support. I promise to "think ahead" and continue to work for the benefit of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, our beautiful city, and our great country," Irina Anatolyevna said after the award ceremony.

For their outstanding achievements and successes in promoting the development of scientific potential and professional education, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education in St. Petersburg" was awarded to Olga Kalinina, Doctor of Economics, Professor, and Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Economics and Technology (IET), and Nadezhda Krasnova, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Engineering Physics at the Institute of Economics and Technology.

"I truly appreciate the trust placed in me. Polytechnic University is more than just a place of work for me, but a kind of 'second home' and a source of inspiration. I will continue to work and live for the development and prosperity of my beloved university," Olga Vladimirovna shared her impressions.

"I am sincerely grateful to the university and its administration for such a high recognition of my work. This recognition is not only a great honor for me, but also a significant incentive for further professional development and improvement within the walls of our university," Nadezhda Konstantinovna emphasized.

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Students were taught how to protect themselves online.

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On December 18, participants of the student social and legal project "InfoShield" held a meeting titled "How to Protect Yourself Online" at the "Growth Point" space of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). The meeting focused on cyberbullying, a serious problem in the modern digital environment.

The meeting was opened by Daria Meleshina, the head of the InfoShield project and a student majoring in Law, who described the project's goals and the format of the event. Oksana Karnaukhova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport, Associate Professor, and PhD in Law, then delivered a lecture titled "Cyberbullying: Nature, Consequences, and Responsibility."

The speaker explained in detail what cyberbullying is, its various forms, and why online bullying is particularly dangerous. She noted that, unlike offline conflicts, cyberbullying is systemic, can occur around the clock, and the dissemination of offensive material online occurs instantly and often anonymously.

The expert focused on the legal aspects of the issue, explaining to students administrative and criminal liability for insults, slander, threats, violation of privacy, and the illegal use of a citizen's image. Oksana Karnaukhova emphasized that even "jokes," reposts, and likes can have legal consequences, and the victim's perception of the situation plays a key role in determining the classification of the offense.

The practical part of the event included a mock trial. Participants received a case description and were assigned the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, expert, and defendant. In this mock trial format, the students analyzed evidence, constructed arguments, and gained firsthand insight into how the judicial system operates and the complexities of protecting digital rights.

In addition, all attendees were able to take an interactive digital literacy test using a Telegram bot, which allowed them to reinforce their acquired knowledge.

The SPbGASU student project "InfoShield" is being implemented with the support of the Rosmolodezh Grants program. Its goal is to improve students' digital and legal literacy and foster responsible and informed behavior in the digital environment.

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The first China-Europe train of the year, carrying Chinese-made auto parts, departed from Heilongjiang Province.

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Harbin, December 19 (Xinhua) — A 55-container train carrying auto parts departed Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, on Thursday. It is expected to travel to Europe via the Manzhouli Port on the China-Russia border. This is the first China-Europe train carrying Chinese-made auto parts to depart from Heilongjiang this year, according to the Harbin branch of China Railways (CR).

The company expects two more trains carrying Chinese auto components to depart on China-Europe rail routes this month. KZhD explained this increase in frequency by the growing demand for automobiles and components, as well as for Chinese-made mechanical engineering products, as the Belt and Road Initiative advances.

Compared to traditional transportation models, China-Europe trains reduce auto parts delivery time by at least two-thirds and shipping costs by 25 percent. Furthermore, this mode of transport eliminates the need for transshipment, preventing cargo damage.

The Harbin branch of China Railways expects to further improve the quality, efficiency, and safety of China-Europe trains through structural reform of rail service offerings, optimized train schedules, expanded product range, and improved cooperation with customs authorities. This will contribute to promoting the "Made in China" brand abroad, the company stated.

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More than 3,600 China-Europe freight trains passed through the Erenhot checkpoint in the first 11 months of 2025.

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BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — The number of China-Europe freight trains passing through Ereenhot Port in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region increased by 16.7 percent year-on-year to a record high of 3,621 from January to November 2025, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Ereenhot city government on Friday.

The Ereenhot Port is a key hub in the central corridor of international rail freight transport between China and Europe. Currently, 74 China-Europe rail routes pass through it, covering over 70 cities in more than 10 countries in Asia and Europe, as well as over 60 cities in 24 provincial-level administrative divisions in China.

At the same time, the range of goods transported by trains in this category is becoming increasingly diversified. Currently, it has grown to over 10,000 items, including vehicles powered by new energy sources, high-end mechanical equipment, and electronic products.

Since 2013, when China-Europe trains began running through the Ereenhot checkpoint, a total of more than 21,300 trains have passed through it. -0-

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