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The Polytechnic University held an awards ceremony for the winners of the St. Petersburg Government Prize competition in scientific and pedagogical activity. The competition was attended by graduate students, doctoral candidates, and young doctors of science from St. Petersburg. The competition has been held since 2007. In 2025, 70 people were named winners, including 17 Polytechnic University students.

The award ceremony was attended by members of the Council of the competition for the St. Petersburg Government Prize in the field of scientific and pedagogical activity, representatives of the executive bodies of the state power of St. Petersburg, and representatives of educational institutions of higher education.

Opening the ceremony, Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, congratulated the winners on behalf of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov and offered a few welcoming remarks.

"St. Petersburg has created an entire system to support the scientific and educational work of students, postgraduates, young scientists, and PhD and doctoral holders," the committee head recalled. "But the competition for awards in scientific and educational activities is special. I am grateful to you for choosing this challenging, yet profoundly important, path—to spread knowledge and train highly qualified personnel—personnel who will bring new achievements to our city and country. Today, you can express your gratitude to your mentors, teachers, and professors, who instilled in you a love of science, and who enabled you to follow this path. It's truly gratifying to look out into the audience and realize that your work has not been in vain."

Andrei Maksimov concluded his speech with a quote from Anton Pavlovich Chekhov: "There is no national science, just as there is no national multiplication table; what is national is no longer science."

"The competition has proven its importance and usefulness over time. It's gratifying that this year's engineering disciplines attracted a truly colossal number of applications, and the level of participation was exceptional. This makes your victory all the more valuable," SPbPU Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy addressed the honorees. "You are our pillar, the future of both the country and St. Petersburg; you are the ones who carry the cup of enlightenment in your hands. Thanks to you, the importance of our education and science blossoms in ever new colors. Thank you for embracing our experience and our knowledge, enriching it with your talents, and passing it on to future generations."

Andrei Ivanovich wished the competition winners to be more energetic and courageous in their quest for well-deserved recognition and invited them to participate in competitions of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

This year, the size of the incentives for competition winners has almost tripled, and the age criteria have also changed.

The competition participants were traditionally nominated in three categories:

The first category is open to graduate students, adjuncts, residents, full-time assistant trainees, and employees of higher education institutions, industry-specific, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who do not hold an academic degree. The winners receive a prize of 100,000 rubles.

Second: doctoral students and employees of higher education institutions, industry, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who hold a candidate of science degree. The age limit for candidates has been raised to 40 years, and the award amount has been increased to 150,000 rubles.

Third: employees of higher education institutions, industry, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg who hold a doctorate degree. The age limit for doctors has been raised to 45, and the bonus has been increased to 200,000 rubles.

In each category, awards were given in four areas: “Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences”, “Natural and Mathematical Sciences”, “Engineering Sciences”, and “Medical Sciences”.

Seventeen scientists and teachers who submitted their educational programs and teaching aids to the competition won the KNVSh awards from the Polytechnic University.

The winners in the category "Graduate students, adjuncts, residents, full-time assistant trainees, and employees of higher education institutions, industry and academic institutes who do not have an academic degree" in the competition's "Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences" category were:

Ekaterina Mushenko (curriculum for the course "Workshop on the Translation of Socio-Political Texts");Inna Seledtsova (practical course with elements of a multi-industry simulator on managing innovative products);Artem Ivaschenko (curriculum for the course "Cost Management at an Enterprise").

Direction "Engineering Sciences":

Liliya Talipova (practical course on "Parametric Modeling of Construction Projects"); Evgeniya Zavodnova (study guide "Organization and Planning in Construction. Development of Construction Organization Projects"); Gleb Averchenko (study guide "Basic Requirements for the Design and Construction of Bridge Structures"); Alexander Doronin (online course "Analysis of Technosphere Safety Data"); Anastasia Vavilova (lecture notes on "Structural Mechanics").

The winners among the candidates of science in the field of "Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences" were:

Angi Skhvediani (online course "Econometrics: Advanced Level"); Anton Shaban (study guide "Marketing Communications").

The winner in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences category is Yulia Kropotina, author of the two-part textbook "Mathematical Modeling in Astrophysics."

The winners in the Technical Sciences category were:

Konstantin Semenov (study guide "Software for Metrological Support of Procedures for Mathematical Processing of Inaccurate Information"); Marina Petrochenko (study guide "Organization and Planning in Construction. Fundamentals of Lean Construction" in 2 parts. Part 1); Dmitry Sharapov (study guide "Hydraulic Engineering. Ice Impacts on Arctic Offshore Structures"); Vita Belousova (lecture notes "Environmental Safety in Hydraulic Engineering").

Olga Kalinina, author of the textbook "Development of Transprofessional Competencies in the University Educational Environment," won the Doctor of Science (DSc) award in the Humanities and Socio-Economic Sciences category.

In the Technical Sciences program, Dmitry Efanov, author of the online course Information Technology in Transport, is the author.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Vadim Nenashev, a multiple laureate of the St. Petersburg Government Prize in scientific and pedagogical activity from the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, spoke on behalf of the winners.

The celebration ended with a general photographing and informal communication.

Full list of laureates.

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December 3rd is Lawyer's Day in Russia—a professional holiday for everyone working in the legal field: judges, lawyers, prosecutors, notaries, teachers, researchers, law enforcement officers, and corporate lawyers.

The holiday is relatively new: it was established in 2008 by decree of President Vladimir Putin at the initiative of the Russian Lawyers' Association, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. However, the historical roots of the celebration date back to the 19th century: on December 3, 1864, Emperor Alexander II approved the Judicial Statutes—the foundation of the judicial reform that introduced openness, adversarial proceedings, and judicial independence. This date became a turning point for Russian law and, for a time, an unofficial professional holiday.

Builders of a new reality

The systematic development of legal science in Russia began during the reign of Peter the Great. The Tsar ordered the translation of European legal works into Russian and sent Russian students to study abroad. In 1755, with the founding of Moscow University, a law faculty was opened—the country's first platform for training Russian legal scholars. Initially, lectures were given in Latin and based on foreign textbooks, but over time, Russian jurisprudence acquired both its own language and its own authors. Among them was Semyon Denisitsky, the first professor to teach courses in Russian.

The judicial reform of 1864 and the publication of the "Code of Laws of the Russian Empire" were particularly significant for the development of law. These events not only systematized legislation but also shaped generations of lawyers for whom law became more than just a tool of governance, but a profession requiring knowledge, ethics, and responsibility.

After 1917, the legal system underwent profound changes. Lawyers in the Soviet Union were viewed as "builders of a new legal reality," on par with engineers and the military. Today, the profession is once again undergoing a transformation: alongside traditional areas, new ones are emerging—IT law, artificial intelligence regulation, and personal data protection. This requires specialists to continually learn and be flexible in their thinking.

Training of legal experts

At the State University of Management, specialists in public and municipal administration, jurisprudence, and legal support for business are trained at the Institute of Public Administration and Law (IPAL GUU), which was created as a result of the reorganization of one of the university's oldest divisions—the Faculty of Management in Construction and Urban Economy.

Today, ISUiP enrolls over a thousand students in full-time and part-time programs. More than two hundred students annually complete second-degree programs, professional retraining, and advanced training. Moreover, more than three thousand specialists from various fields complete continuing education courses annually.

The institute's faculty comprises more than one hundred scientists and practitioners, including academicians and corresponding members of industry academies, doctors of science and professors, candidates of science, and associate professors.

ISULP graduates are in demand at all levels of state and municipal government: they work in the Russian Presidential Administration, the Federation Council and State Duma offices, federal ministries and agencies, the Accounts Chamber, the Moscow government, the capital's prefectures and district administrations, as well as in law enforcement agencies, city infrastructure, research and educational institutions, and commercial organizations. It is worth noting that the institute is consistently ranked among the top Russian universities for graduate salaries in the legal field, confirming the high quality of its training and the trust of employers.

For serving Themis

Traditionally, on December 3, the Association of Lawyers of Russia presents its highest industry award, the "Lawyer of the Year" prize. Among the laureates are the authors of fundamental laws, scholars, human rights activists, and educators. The prize is awarded in six categories, reflecting the full spectrum of legal activity—from science to education and social protection. Today, in his welcoming address to the congress of the Association of Lawyers of Russia, President Vladimir Putin emphasized: "You have chosen a noble mission—to protect the rights and interests of people and ensure the rule of law in the state. Such a calling requires not only thorough knowledge but also high personal and moral qualities. I would like to especially commend your work in providing free, qualified legal assistance to citizens, including participants in special military operations and their families. Your dedicated service to duty and society is worthy of deep respect and gratitude."

Today, Lawyer's Day is not only an occasion to congratulate colleagues but also an opportunity to remind them of the profession's social mission: protecting citizens' rights, strengthening law and order, and developing a legal culture in society. Universities host academic conferences, discussion platforms, and open lectures. Schoolchildren take the All-Russian Legal Dictation, an opportunity to test their knowledge and reflect on their future profession. Professional groups—from courts to law firms—celebrate the holiday with meetings, sharing experiences, and plans for the future.

The First Management University community respectfully honors all those who have chosen the path of service to the law. May your work bring not only professional satisfaction but also real benefit to those who need it most today. After all, it is lawyers who largely determine how fair, predictable, and human-centered our society will be.

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In the Year of Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the State University of Management hosted the Student Interregional Historical Ball "Inspiration," organized by the Student Council of the Institute of Distance Education (FIZ GUU) with grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.

A lavish ballroom celebration featuring reenactments of authentic ballroom dances and depictions of various historical eras in honor of Heroes of the Fatherland Day, which we will celebrate on December 9, brought together enthusiasts from all corners of the country. As per tradition, the regional public organization for the support of intellectuals and entrepreneurs, "Planet-Golden Club," under the direction of Elena Zhukova, played an active role in the preparation and hosting of the ball. A true highlight of the celebration was the participation of the brass band of the Central Border Ensemble of the FSB of Russia, led by the outstanding conductor, trumpeter, and teacher Alexei Strenadko.

During the ball's opening ceremony, Sergei Ivanovich Lenshin, Director of the GUU Institute of Distance Education, warmly welcomed all participants on behalf of our Rector, Vladimir Stroyev, and expressed confidence that such events will continue to bring together Russian patriots who care about the past, present, and future of the Fatherland within the university: "This historical, patriotic, and cultural event is aimed, first and foremost, at strengthening traditional moral values among young people, preserving the historical memory of Russia's heroic past and the heroes of our time—participants in the North-Eastern Military District and other armed conflicts of the recent past—and, overall, at promoting and protecting the historical and cultural heritage of our homeland. We hope that such patriotic events, involving young people from various regions of our country, will become a good tradition at our university. Given the high social significance of such events, the GUU Institute of Distance Education invites everyone interested in and close to this area of activity to join our enthusiasts in organizing future events aimed at the benefit of the Fatherland."

In addition to the hosts of the evening, students of the First Management University, there were also students and teachers from universities and colleges in Moscow and the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia, including: IRE RAS, MSU, Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of Russia, MAI, MADI, Gnessin State Academy of Architecture and Civil Aviation, MIPT, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, RANEPA, MPGU, NRNU MEPhI, MLTI, RNIMU, Financial University, RSUH, HSE, Kosygin Russian State University, STANKIN Moscow State Technical University, MADI, MISIS, VZFEI, MGAPI, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Skryabin Moscow State University of Business Administration, MGUESI, Dubna State University, MGUESI, M.A. Sholokhov, RUDN University named after Patrice Lumumba, North-West Branch of the Russian State University of Justice named after V.M. Lebedev, Udmurt State University, Moscow Government University, GIRYa named after A.S. Pushkin, Academy of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Opalikhovskaya Gymnasium, as well as colleges "Stolitsa", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, TK21, the Moscow Veterinary Academy, and many others.

The First Management University community sincerely thanks the GUU Fine Arts Student Council for the superb preparation and magical atmosphere of the historical ball!

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