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The student conductor team "Provorny" took part in the All-Russian Festival of Student Transport Construction Teams "Transport of the Future" in Omsk.

The event was attended by the best teams of the 2025 work semester, who worked at Russian Railways facilities, including those who ensured high-quality passenger transportation. For example, the Polytechnic University team "Provorny" became the leader in production activities in the All-Russian work project of student conductor teams at the St. Petersburg-Moscow Carriage Section of the Northwestern Branch of JSC Federal Passenger Company.

The "Transport of the Future" festival also featured a competitive spirit, with participants competing for the title of best student team from the Russian Railways holding company. Participants competed in creativity, sports, knowledge of the history of railway transport, and more. The results of the competition are currently being tallied.

In addition, meetings with JSC FPK executives, including CEO Vladimir Pyastolov, educational lectures, and an entertainment program were organized. The children even had the chance to meet the famous figure skater Ilya Averbukh and ask him a few questions!

The trip was fascinating and productive. It was interesting to learn more about the activities of other regional branches and once again compete for the title of best.

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A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University paid a working visit to PAO Severstal in Cherepovets. The delegation included Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Affairs of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport; Sergey Ganin, Director of the Higher School of Physics and Technology of Materials; Vitaly Drobchik, Executive Secretary of the SPbPU Admissions Committee; and Igor Matveyev, Director of the SPbPU Center for the Organization of the Academic Process.

The visit focused on developing a strategic partnership in training personnel for the metallurgical industry. During a working meeting and roundtable discussion with representatives of Severstal and regional educational institutions, the content of a corporate educational program for students majoring in metallurgy was discussed and agreed upon.

An important outcome of the visit was an agreement to open joint network educational programs with leading educational institutions in Cherepovets: Cherepovets State University, the I.P. Bardin Cherepovets Metallurgical College, and the Cherepovets Technological College.

Career guidance meetings were also held for students from local colleges, and a lecture on the achievements of IMMiT scientists was given to students from the PIS ChSU.

This visit strengthened the long-standing partnership between Polytechnic University and Severstal and outlined new prospects for cooperation in training highly qualified specialists for the Russian metallurgical industry.

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A chess boxing-fit tournament was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to celebrate National Unity Day. The competition, which combined the strategic thinking of chess players with the physical fitness of boxers, became a shining example of interdisciplinary collaboration between university clubs.

The tournament took place in the boxing gym of the Politekhnik Sports Complex. A distinctive feature of the "chessboxing fit" format is the absence of direct combat between the participants. Each round included one minute of punching bag practice and a five-minute blitz chess match. In the event of a tie, the winner was determined in an additional round on the bag. All matches were held using the Olympic system.

Around 40 athletes of various age and weight categories participated in the competition. The head judge was Andrey Skorokhodov, head of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Chessboxing Federation and coach of the Polytechnic University boxing team. Ruslan Barseghyan coordinated the event on behalf of the Chess Club, and students from both clubs provided organizational support.

Winners of the final matches

Zhigmit Namzhilov defeated Artem Ovsyannikov by mat in the second round, Anatoly Kukushkin defeated Vadim Shestukhin by mat in the second round, Igor Alexandrov defeated Batyr Osmanov by time limit in the second round, Igor Bortnikov defeated Elgun Latifov in boxing in the third round, Sofia Argandeykina defeated Veronika Bozhenova in boxing in the third round, Elizaveta Orlova defeated Ekaterina Gorlova by time limit in the second round, Andrey Tsybin defeated Evgeny Pivinsky in boxing in the third round, Konstantin Kotovich defeated Arseny Perevalov in boxing in the third round

All winners and runners-up were awarded certificates and medals provided by the organizing committee of the Black Bears-Polytech Student Sports Club.

Commenting on the tournament results, Andrey Skorokhodov noted: "The competition was excellent—fast, well-paced, and without any delays. Statistically, only a few matches ended in a third round; in the rest, the winner was determined by a chess match. The participants demonstrated that the chessbox-fit format is both feasible and engaging."

Ruslan Barseghyan, coordinator of the Polytechnic University Chess Club, added: "Chess knows no boundaries and has many related fields of application, one of which is boxing. The chessboxing-fit tournament demonstrated how strategic thinking combines with physical endurance and concentration. I'm confident that the competition in future competitions will be even more interesting and spectacular."

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Twelve concerts were included in the program of the "Pushkin Days at the Polytechnic" festival, held annually at SPbPU to commemorate the opening of the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum on October 19, 1811. The festival brings together renowned artists, musicians, and enthusiasts of Russian culture for a series of concerts and meetings dedicated to the live performance of Russian poetry and music.

Theatre and film actor Vladimir Koshevoy performed Alexander Pushkin's romantic and slightly mystical novella "The Snowstorm" on the White Hall stage, accompanied by music by Georgy Sviridov. The finest vocal and instrumental works by great Russian composers, inspired by Pushkin's poetry, were performed by soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre, including People's Artist of Russia Olga Kondina, and members of the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, an honored ensemble of Russia. The St. Petersburg Orchestra "Classica" presented majestic symphonic works by Tchaikovsky.

Works by Soviet composers occupied a special place in the festival program. Mikael Tariverdiev's music and songs from iconic films, as well as his organ works, were performed by organist Maria Blazhevich and baritone Alexander Pakhmutov. The Brass Band of the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N. G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy, conducted by Dmitry Misyura, prepared a program for the 95th anniversary of Andrei Petrov's birth. Musical excerpts from the films "Amphibian Man," "Station for Two," and "Beware of the Car" were brought to life by the vibrant sounds of a brass band of military musicians.

The works of Vysotsky, Okudzhava, and Galich, who combined music and poetry in a lively, frank conversation with their audiences, were also celebrated. A special concert program offered fans of the genre the opportunity to hear the best St. Petersburg singers of art songs, watch film clips on the big screen, and sing their favorite songs together.

One of the most expressive actresses of her generation graced the Pushkin Days at the Polytechnic Festival with her performance. Liza ArzamasovaShe prepared the program "About Love—From Pushkin to the Present Day" specifically for the White Hall of the Polytechnic University. Listeners described Liza's monologue about love, woven from poems by Pushkin, Tyutchev, Brodsky, Rozhdestvensky, Akhmatova, and Tsvetaeva, as poetic magic.

If Pushkin showed how wonderful a person can be, Chekhov showed how difficult it is to be one in everyday life. The literary and musical performance "Our Chekhov" revealed a man with impeccable moral sense. This important festival event concluded with a standing ovation from the audience, expressing gratitude to Alexandra Kulikova, actress of the G. A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, and conductor Valeria Putra for this discovery. So many questions arose for ourselves, so many poignant lines and music, so much truth and sincerity.

A magnificent, uplifting composition about the meaning of life, using the genius Chekhov as an example. It gives us something to think about and someone to emulate. I wish the creators continued success in developing similar patriotic themes to educate the younger generation. My gratitude and deepest respect to everyone who put this together. And most importantly, to Chekhov! shared White Hall audience member Tatyana Starkova.

For 19 years, the Pushkin Days at the Polytechnical Festival has brought together generations of listeners who appreciate the diversity and richness of Russian culture.

"Today, when culture faces the threat of oblivion, this festival is becoming not only a celebration of art but also an act of protecting national heritage," said Boris Kondin, festival organizer and head of the SPbPU Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity. "It is more important than ever to preserve and pass on to future generations the rich traditions of Russian culture, to strengthen our identity and pride in our country!"

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The second Architecton festival, which brings together architects, urbanists, designers, artists, developers, students, and anyone interested in architecture, took place at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall. A delegation from the Civil Engineering Institute represented Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, showcasing its educational and professional achievements in architecture and urban planning.

The delegation included Margarita Perkova, Director of the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ISI), Maria Drebezgova, Alexander Zhuk, Elena Ladik, and Maria Rybalkina, associate professors at the ISI Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISI), Alexandra Zatsepin, senior lecturer at the ISI Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISI) and a guide with the company "Petersburg Through the Eyes of an Engineer," Anna Zanina, senior lecturer at the ISI Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISI), Victoria Pedenko, assistant at the ISI Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction (ISI), and students from the "Architectural Environmental Design" program at St. Petersburg Polytechnical University (SPbPU). "Petersburg Through the Eyes of an Engineer" served as a partner of the events.

The festival featured a roundtable discussion titled "Architect and/or Engineer: How to Study and Design Today," moderated by Alexandra Zatsepina. Participants discussed the relationship between architectural and engineering competencies, the potential of online learning in architecture, the impact of digital technologies on design, the interactions between architects and engineers, and key professional skills. Maria Drebezgova presented the Institute of Design and Architecture's successful experience in forming interdisciplinary student teams of designers and engineers to participate in the "Polytechnic University – Territory of Attraction" competition. In her presentation, the associate professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture also touched on the issue of organizing student teamwork during coursework.

Alexander Zhuk and fourth-year undergraduate student Alina Gridina attended a meeting of the Housing Construction Committee of the Union of Architects of Russia, where they presented a residential building project in Telman, Leningrad Oblast, which was highly praised for its artistic and realistic approach, harmonious design, and sound construction. At the meeting, Alexander Zhuk outlined the strategic development directions of the ISI School of Architecture, focused on the future development of Russian regions, including the Leningrad Oblast, as well as relevant aspects of the educational process.

Margarita Perkova spoke at the roundtable discussion "Architectural Competitions: Why? For Whom? What is the Result?", discussing the integration of architectural competitions into the educational process of training architects and urban planners at SPbPU. She also participated in the discussion session "Working with Young Architects – A Step into the Future," where the participants discussed engaging students and aspiring professionals in professional competitions, internships, and creative events as a key element in building architectural teams and developing the industry's talent pool.

Our specialists' active participation in the "Architekton" festival confirms the relevance of the Institute of Civil Engineering's educational potential in the professional community. It is particularly significant that the business program showcased both practical experience in forming interdisciplinary student teams and strategic guidelines for the development of the architecture school. This comprehensive approach to presenting our achievements helps strengthen the university's position in the fields of architectural education and urban planning, noted Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU.

Such discussions not only bring professionals together but also allow viewers, including students, to learn about the education and work of architects and engineers and hear firsthand stories. All of this advances design, making it more informed, diverse, and high-quality, concluded Alexandra Zatsepina.

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