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On October 30, 2025, the State University of Management will host the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the profound transformations in the political, administrative, and socioeconomic life of Russia from the late 1980s to the present day – from the collapse of the USSR to the integration of new regions after 2022.

The program includes presentations by leading scientists and students of the State University of Management in key areas:

Historical experience of transformations and institutional changes, the integration of the DPR, LPR, and Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions into the Russian legal and economic space, the development of human capital and patriotic education of youth, the digital transformation of the social sphere, the role of public holidays in strengthening civic identity, the influence of artificial intelligence on management decisions, the transformation of territorial brands, etc.

Particular attention will be given to the youth section, where students will present current research in the fields of public administration, education, and public policy.

The event will be held in the Academic Council Hall in person and online from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration opens at 10:00 AM.

The event is supported by the Russian Science Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

For questions about participation, please contact Mikhail Borisovich Polyakov, Associate Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration at the State University of Management, 7 (929) 613-29-29, mb_polyakov@guu.ru.

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The grand opening of the international educational project "Public Procurement: An International Project" took place at the Nevskaya Ratusha. The event was attended by university students, representatives of exporting companies and government agencies of the Republic of Belarus, and students from St. Petersburg universities. This is the second year the project has been implemented. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has been actively involved since its inception.

This year, over 650 students expressed interest in participating in the project, 258 of whom were from Polytechnic University. The university's organizers are the Graduate School of Public Administration of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships.

The opening ceremony was attended by:

Denis Tolstykh, Chairman of the Committee on State Procurement of St. Petersburg; Natalia Tyshkevich, Deputy Director of the National Center for Marketing and Price Study of the Republic of Belarus; Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Nikita Avvakumov, Director of the North-West Branch of the RTS-tender Electronic Trading Platform; Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University; Marina Lavrikova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at St. Petersburg State University; Anton Kulev, Director of the Training and Consulting Center for Management of State, Municipal and Regulated Procurement at North-West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration; Maxim Legashov, Vice-Rector for Economics and Finance at St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

Supporting partnership programs at the university is key to developing additional opportunities for our students and staff. Joint projects with government and commercial organizations allow us not only to expand the range of educational programs but also to create a solid foundation for practical training and the future careers of our graduates," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

The project was implemented with the support of the State Procurement Committee and the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration. The leading instructors are practicing government professionals, as well as experts from the federal electronic trading platform RTS-Tender, a leading operator in the field of electronic trading.

Project participants will study the specifics of the public procurement systems of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, as well as regulatory aspects at various levels. The training will be conducted in both in-person and distance learning formats (120 hours).

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive certificates from the Republic of Belarus and certificates of advanced training. St. Petersburg students will be eligible to be included in the St. Petersburg Youth Personnel Reserve and will also participate in exchange programs with Belarusian universities: the top 10 students will travel to Minsk, and the top 10 Belarusian students will travel to St. Petersburg.

Participation in this international project is a shining example of effective collaboration between the university, government agencies, and the professional community. We are pleased that for the second year in a row, the Graduate School of Public Administration has been actively involved in this important educational process, which provides our students with real-world knowledge, practical skills, and career development prospects. Such initiatives confirm that our education remains relevant and in demand," noted Olga Nadezhda, Acting Director of the Graduate School of Public Administration at SPbPU's Institute of Economics, Management, and Telecommunications.

For the second year in a row, our university has become the largest participant in terms of student numbers, demonstrating that this new approach to practice-oriented learning appeals to students from a wide range of fields. The project aims to align the interests of all parties: the university, employers, and students, providing the latter with not only theoretical knowledge but also a real chance to join the talent pool. The best students will also have access to employment in public procurement," noted Marina Ivanova, SPbPU project coordinator and head of the "Public and Municipal Administration" educational program, associate professor at the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET).

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From October 15-17, the 2nd All-Russian Conference "Project Offices: Successful Strategies and Tactics" was held in Moscow, with students from the State University of Management taking part.

The All-Russian Conference "Project Offices: Successful Strategies and Tactics" is a key meeting for project office managers and their teams to discuss the transformation of their role and share experiences in applying the project-based approach in various business sectors.

This year's conference consisted of four tracks: Project Offices and Portfolio Management. Practices and Competencies; Change Management: Change Leadership Skills; Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Digital Transformation; and Product Transformation of the Project Office.

The conference was attended by over 500 people, and more than 80 speakers delivered speeches, including heads of project offices and project management departments from JSC GT Energo, JSC Zeta Insurance, JSC KAMA, JSC GNIVC, Gazprom TsPS LLC, JSC NPK Tekhmash, JSC TVEL (Rosatom State Corporation), PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, PJSC VimpelCom, OJSC TMK, JSC Rosgeologiya, and many others.

Among the speakers were also the heads of leading professional organizations in the field of project management in Russia: – Alexander Tovb A.S., President of the Project Management Association "SOVNET"; – Kutuzov A.S., Senior Vice President of OOO "PIEMSI" (PM Excellence); – Klimenko O.A., President of AMP "Project Alliance"; – Kim Yu.V., General Director of ANO "TsORPU" ("Center for Assessment and Development of Project Management").

The event provided a platform for productive dialogue between specialists in the fields of project, program, and portfolio management.

On the first day, key topics focused on project office trends in large companies. Experienced executives shared case studies on digital process transformation, efficiency improvement, and the implementation of agile methodologies.

The second day was devoted to the product transformation of the project office, the specifics of product project management, and product management tools. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence technologies are already evolving and transforming project management: from risk forecasting and routine automation to intelligent data analysis for strategic decision-making. The information gained opens new horizons for practical application in the professional work of project managers.

Fourth-year undergraduate students from the Project Management Department, Sofya Gudkova and Angelina Ryzhova, participated in the conference and discussed the significance of this event for their academic work:

"We thank Alexander Samuilovich Tovba and Ekaterina Andreevna Khalimon for the opportunity to attend the conference! It was crucial for us to attend the event, as since the beginning of the year we've been researching the role and function of project management offices in implementing organizational strategy. However, the information found in academic and online sources is more general, theoretical, and methodological in nature, and most sources focus on the pre-pandemic period. We desperately needed up-to-date information from practitioners."

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The second Russian-Chinese Summer School on Construction was held in Guangzhou, China, with the support of the National Association of Builders of Russia and the Chinese Society of Civil Engineers. Leading Russian architectural and civil engineering universities participated. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Graduate School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Civil Engineering.

The summer school is being held to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in road transport, bridge, and underground construction, as well as joint activities to train personnel and develop innovative solutions in the construction industry.

On the first day of the event, representatives of the Civil Engineering Institute presented a joint report on "Problems of Ensuring the Safety and Seismic Resistance of Transport Structures." ICI Director Marina Petrochenko highlighted key aspects of transport infrastructure safety, including its impact on the socioeconomic stability of regions and the livelihoods of the population. Particular attention was paid to modern approaches to the design of transport structures in seismically active zones and the use of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring the technical condition of engineering structures. The authors also examined methods for ensuring the durability and reliability of transport facilities operating in aggressive environments.

On the second day, the participants visited the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Zhongshan University, which trains specialists in civil, hydraulic, transport, and ocean engineering. At a meeting with colleagues, Marina Petrochenko presented the development prospects of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering and opportunities for collaboration between Chinese universities and the Polytechnic University through joint educational, research, and project activities.

The Russian delegation was treated to a visit to China's first national museum of tunnels and underground structures, boasting a 5,000-square-meter exhibition space and a 6,000-square-meter theme park. The guests also visited the construction site of the Mingzhu Bay Trans-River Tunnel.

We are confident that the experience gained will serve as the foundation for strengthening partnerships, expanding joint educational and research projects, and developing long-term cooperation between Polytechnic University and Chinese universities, concluded Marina Petrochenko.

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For several days, St. Petersburg became the capital of student brigades in the Northwest. The 12th District Rally took place there, bringing together over 800 of the most active and talented student brigades. The Polytechnic University, as a hospitable host and one of the strongest participants, was at the center of the action and demonstrated outstanding results in all program areas: from professional competitions to sports battles and creative festivals.

Thanks to the organization of the rally in the cultural capital, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted large-scale events—a student team headquarters competition and a multifaceted Spartakiad. The Polytechnic University not only provided its modern auditoriums and sports facilities but also became the central venue for determining the strongest management teams and the most athletic athletes in the Northwest.

The rally began with victories by the Polytechnic students at the highest level. In the team competition, Ekaterina Ryabizo (SPO "SOzvezdie") took first place among the methodologists, and Nikita Likhalitov (SSO "Iskra") became the best master, also winning gold.

Those who report on the lives of the detachments also contributed. The Polytech Petra media team took second place in the Media Team category, consisting of Yuri Gaichuk (Astra Specialized Agricultural Team), Sergey Sudin (BORSHCH Specialized Agricultural Team), and Matvey Spirin (Iskra Specialized Agricultural Team).

The creative festival once again served as a platform for showcasing the talents of Polytechnic students. The rousing dance "In Anticipation of the Holiday" performed by Elena Larina (SPO "SOzvezdie"), Lyubov Skorobogatova, and Victoria Murakaeva (SPO "Alye Parusa") won the "Mini Dance" category. Georgy Antonov (SSO "Iskra"), who won the "Team Summer" category, and Nadezhda Chirkova (SSO "Plamya"), who won the "Artistic Photography" category, excelled at the "Svoy Zal" film festival.

But the highlight was the professional skills competitions, where the Polytechnicians traditionally excelled. The conductor teams, led by Diana Arslanova (SSO "Provorny"), took first place. In the service teams, Ekaterina Babkina (SSServO "Altair") was named best housekeeper. The team led by Stanislav Shapov (SSO "Iskra") won the production team.

The "St. Petersburg Builders" team, which included Polytechnic University fighters Evgeny Ratnikov and Dmitry Korobeynikov (Orion Special Operations Team), and Pavel Maklashevsky, Sergey Shchedrin, and Petr Telov (Iskra Special Operations Team), received special praise. The team took first place in reinforcement, second place in occupational safety and the overall team standings, and third place in the "Site Master" category.

At the Spartakiad, the St. Petersburg team, made up primarily of Polytechnic University athletes, was undefeated, taking first place overall. Our guys also excelled in individual events: the team led by Mikhail Fedorov (SSO Molot) won eSports, while the basketball team of Stepan Vakulin (SSO Iskra), Yadulla Ragimov (SSO Borsch), Egor Zimin (SShO Astra), and Daniil Kalgin (SSO Iskra) also took the top spot. The volleyball team, featuring Alexander Minin (SSO Molot), Nikita Zelenov (SShO Astra), and Dmitry Ivanov (SSO Provorny), secured a commanding victory. Stanislav Petrov (SSO Iskra) took second place in table tennis.

The 12th district rally in St. Petersburg once again proved that the members of the Polytechnic University's student brigades are not only future, highly qualified specialists, but also a united, creative, and athletic team capable of achieving excellence in any endeavor.

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