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Students from the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU won the 6th All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad "Legend" named after V.B. Belyaev, which took place in Perm. This is one of Russia's largest events for professional chefs, cooks, and connoisseurs of culinary art.

Over 200 participants competed for the title of best culinary specialists. These included juniors, waiters, and chefs from St. Petersburg, Perm, Kaliningrad, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Yekaterinburg, Penza, Rostov-on-Don, Kostroma, and other regions of Russia.

The SPbPU Institute of Food and Beverage was represented by a team of third- and fourth-year students. The competition was preceded by extensive preparation, including developing and preparing a signature two-course set menu (appetizer and main course) on the theme of "Modern Russian Cuisine of Our Region," as well as setting a themed table in keeping with the concept of haute cuisine and serving guests. Our students successfully completed the theoretical and practical sections in all competencies and represented the Polytechnic University with distinction, demonstrating high skill and team spirit.

First place in the Junior category — Alexander Kulgin, assistant Egor Ivanov First place in the Waiter category — Arina Ivshina First place in the Team category — Fuad Khudaverdiev (chef of a catering agency in St. Petersburg), Alexander Kulgin (assistant), Arina Ivshina (waiter)

The jury included recognized experts in culinary arts and service.

Arkady Ponomarev – Chief Judge, President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Oleg Ponomarev – Restaurateur, Vice President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Valeria Novikova – Regional Judge of the Federal Association of Restaurants and Restaurants, Co-owner of a tea company.

Such brilliant results became possible thanks to the mentors and teachers of the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics – Anna Selifontova and Yulia Matveeva.

"The trip to the Olympics gave me new professional experience and a wealth of positive emotions. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped and supported us; it's incredibly important and valuable," Egor Ivanov shared his impressions. "I'd especially like to thank Sasha Kulgin, who completely developed the dish set for the Olympics. It was a great experience working with him on the dishes and competing; without him, this trip simply wouldn't have happened. A huge thank you to our coach and mentor, Anna Sergeevna Selifontova. And a special congratulations to Arina Ivshina, who, despite all the difficulties and obstacles, won the Waiter category."

"This is my first professional competition in the restaurant and service industry. Of course, there were some nerves and worries. Preparations began long before the competition began, as everything had to be perfect, from the tablecloth to my appearance," said Arina Ivshina. "I'm incredibly grateful to my mentor, Yulia Aniktorievna Matveeva, and to my friends and family for their round-the-clock support and moral support! Without them, I wouldn't have won. I'd also like to thank the competition organizers. With so many nominations and participants, everything was top-notch. There were no delays or hitches. I was thrilled with this trip! We not only took home first place, but also had a wonderful experience."

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University presented its educational programs at the international educational exhibition "Russian Education. Tashkent 2025." Forty-four leading Russian universities from 22 regions of the country participated.

The event, organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office with the support of the Russian Embassy in Uzbekistan, became the largest platform for presenting Russian higher education in Central Asia. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Uzbekistan Alexey Erkhov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov, and Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office Irina Staroselskaya spoke at the opening ceremony.

Pavel Shevtsov emphasized that humanitarian cooperation, including higher education, remains a key element of strategic cooperation between the two countries. Training qualified specialists for Uzbekistan's economy is a priority on the joint agenda.

Irina Staroselskaya urged applicants and their parents to take a responsible approach to choosing a career and emphasized the need to focus on current labor market needs and prospects for personal growth.

Alexey Erkhov noted: "Last year, the exhibition was visited by approximately four thousand people, and today we see this positive trend continuing. Starting in 2024, the number of quotas for Uzbek citizens has been increased to 810."

The SPbPU delegation was represented by Tatyana Sytnikova, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, and Georgy Vasilyanov, research fellow at the Industrial Systems for Streaming Data Processing Laboratory of the SPbPU NTI Center. Tatyana Sytnikova held a number of working meetings and spoke atpress briefing at the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center.

An important aspect of the exhibition was introducing prospective students to study opportunities under Russian Government quotas, which cover preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. Visitors to the SPbPU stand received individual consultations on program areas, admission requirements, and employment prospects.

The exhibition featured a "Parents' Meeting in a New Format" and a series of master classes from representatives of Russian universities, which enabled direct dialogue between educational institutions and potential applicants.

Georgy Vasilyanov, a leading expert on the topic of "Mission: Ground Drone," was particularly interesting for exhibition participants. He demonstrated a compact, wheeled, autonomous robot with piloting capabilities. Applicants and students also played a mini-board game called "Build a Drone," equipping the device with various sensors and devices. The master class enjoyed record attendance and generated keen interest among both students and representatives of educational institutions in Uzbekistan.

"About 200 students from Uzbekistan study at the Polytechnic University annually, and we are ready to expand this cooperation," noted Tatyana Sytnikova. "We offer joint educational programs with leading universities in Uzbekistan, including the Tashkent State Technical University and the Fergana Polytechnic Institute."

Selection and competitive events for international applicants wishing to study at the Polytechnic University under a quota from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education (under a quota) in the next academic year will begin soon. Up-to-date information on these dates is available atPolytechnic's English-language Telegram channel.

The first qualifying round of the International Olympiad started on September 1st. Open Doors: Russian Scholarship ProjectThe winners will have the opportunity to enroll in the Polytechnic University's undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs without entrance examinations in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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A delegation from the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," the Russian University of Transport, and the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT" visited Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. During the visit, a series of working meetings were held to discuss prospects for cooperation and the implementation of a joint roadmap.

The delegation included Sergey Goshovets, Head of the Department of Scientific and Technical Research, Information Technology, and Economic Support of the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," Nikolay Bystrov, President of the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT," a lecturer at the Academy of Road Management of the Russian University of Transport (RUT), and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of RUT (MIIT). Representing St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the meeting was attended by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Scientific Research.

During the visit, the delegation met with SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. The meeting discussed developing cooperation between universities and road transport organizations, as well as activities to implement the 2025–2027 roadmap. Particular attention was paid to advancing research and the development of national standards and regulatory documentation for improving the durability and safety of highways, developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles, and training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers.

The delegation also held a working meeting with Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs. Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT), attended the meeting. The participants discussed joint educational activities in training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers. Particular attention was paid to the development and implementation of network programs for higher and continuing professional education.

A working meeting was also held at the base Civil Engineering InstituteParticipants highlighted key areas of cooperation, including joint research and development with ROSDORNII to improve the durability and safety of highways. Special attention was paid to the development of national standards and regulatory documentation in this area, in collaboration with ROSDORNII, NII TSK, and Technical Committee TC 418. They also discussed prospects for developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles. During the visit, the delegation toured the infrastructure and laboratories of the Civil Engineering Institute, which specialize in road construction research. The guests were particularly interested in projects related to the development of noise barriers, as well as innovative technologies aimed at improving the durability and safety of highways.

To implement the roadmap's activities, a Research and Educational Center for Roadway Modeling will be opened at SPbPU within the Institute of Civil Engineering. Albert Bashkarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, has been appointed as the center's scientific director, and Yuri Lazarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, will be its director. The Research and Educational Center will be established to conduct fundamental and applied research in the design, survey, and calculation of roadway structures; the assessment and construction technologies of highways, bridges, tunnels, and airfields; materials testing; and the development of regulatory documents. The Center will implement educational programs by combining the efforts of SPbPU's higher education institutions and laboratories to organize interdisciplinary workshops and research involving undergraduate and graduate students. The Center's activities will be aimed at developing knowledge-intensive technologies in accordance with the priority areas of the SPbPU Development Program, the strategy for the technological development of the Russian economy, and decrees of the President of the Russian Federation in science and technology.

University research should play a major role in shaping technical policy in any industry. A true polytechnic university offers a wide range of opportunities, because the road industry, in particular, is a polytechnical industry that encompasses a vast array of modern scientific and technical disciplines. In this regard, the road industry's collaboration with Peter the Great Polytechnic University is undoubtedly a new opportunity for the university to contribute its knowledge, skills, and achievements to the industry, and for the industry to gain additional intellectual resources to address its accumulated challenges, commented Nikolai Bystrov, Chairman of TC 418 "Road Management" and President of the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association.

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One hundred and twenty students from 41 universities and 17 Russian cities registered for the Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup. Eight participants, including two Polytechnic students, advanced to the qualifying round. The cup final took place at the TNF Industrial and Energy Forum.

The Polytechnic University team was represented by students Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Ekaterina Beschatnova and Alexander Prokhorov, who performed brilliantly at the competition.

These competitions help young students learn new things, exchange knowledge, and work with modern equipment, noted Alexander Prokhorov, for whom participation in the competition was an important step in his professional development.

The participants manufactured a centrifugal pump impeller used in oil production and refineries. The main objective was to complete the entire component creation process. The students scanned the submitted impeller sample, created a digital model, and 3D-printed a plastic impeller based on it. The resulting products underwent bench testing. The jury assessed the components for strength, precision, and compliance with specifications.

At the competition, we witnessed the full cycle of creating a complex pump component—from 3D scanning to manufacturing and testing. Each participant performed a variety of operations, including digital model development and 3D printing. The final result was determined by the precision of all stages of the work. The young people demonstrated excellent performance in solving the assigned tasks and demonstrated their engineering potential. I wish them continued professional development in this field," commented Ivan Kuzin, Deputy General Director of RN-BashNIPIneft.

The Polytechnic students successfully completed the task, presenting a complete solution to the jury. They also tested their product and demonstrated their in-depth knowledge in an engineering quiz. Working with a modern Russian scanner, they gained unique experience in the field of domestic development.

First place went to third-year student of the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology Ekaterina Beschatnova, who received 250,000 rubles for her victory.

"These competitions were a great opportunity to showcase our skills. We completed the full pump impeller development cycle and successfully completed the 3D modeling tasks," shared Ekaterina Beschatnova.

The Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup was hosted by RN-BashNIPIneft with the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz and RN-Technologies (part of Rosneft). The competition was held under the auspices of the large-scale IT Marathon, which the company has been holding for the seventh year in a row.

The 2025 Rosneft IT Marathon will feature four diverse competitions designed for a wide audience. By the end of the year, the company will host an Academic Tournament, a Student Computer Vision Hackathon, and a Geonavigation League. Registration is available on the websiteThe winners and runners-up of all IT Marathon competitions will meet in December at the gala finale in Moscow.

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The Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia and the Foundation for Social and Cultural Initiatives announce the launch of the All-Russian public-state initiative with international participation, "Hot Heart."

The main goal of the Initiative is to express gratitude to children and young people under 23 years of age who have demonstrated compassion and an active life position, selflessly coming to the aid of others or overcoming difficult life situations.

The Initiative's Organizing Committee is accepting nominations for the "Warm Heart" badge and symbol. Nominations can be submitted online on the Initiative's official website. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2025.

The organizers are preparing an annual honorary book, "Ardent Heart," which will feature the stories of all the laureates. In March 2026, an electronic version of the honorary book will be published on the Foundation's official website.

The awards ceremony and honoring the laureates is planned for April 2026 in Moscow.

If you know of any cases in which students from the State University of Management demonstrated compassion and courage, helping someone in a difficult situation, please submit a nomination for the "Warm Heart" award for this humble hero. As an example, we can recall the rescue of a drowning student by SUMU professor Maxim Chirkov.

Subscribe to the tg channel “Our State University” Announcement date: 09/22/2025

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