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An intensive three-day project-analytical session concluded at the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU), culminating nearly a year of work by the KRSU development team with the support of SPbPU and other Russian universities. The session brought together KRSU leadership, leading faculty, the most active members of the student community, and experts from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The main objective of these three days was to translate KRSU's ambitious development strategy through 2030 (with a view to 2040) from concepts into concrete actions and measurable results.

The Polytechnic University expert group included Maria Vrublevskaya, Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy; Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Nikita Golovin, Head of the Slavic Universities Project Office and Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Office; Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships; and Anna Kondakova, Deputy Head of the Strategic Planning and Development Department. Polytechnic University experts have been working with the KRSU team for over a year to develop approaches to the qualitative transformation of the engineering education system at the Kyrgyz university and, more generally, to develop a development strategy. The process of developing a development program and a roadmap for its implementation through 2030 has now begun.

Work was conducted across five key project tracks, each responsible for a fundamental area of development: modern education and relevant educational programs, science and innovation, investment in human capital, progressive youth policy, and comprehensive pre- and postgraduate professional education. Additionally, attention was paid to issues of comprehensive infrastructure development, including the new KRSU campus, and effective financial management.

Over the course of three days, the KRSU development team, which included representatives of the university's administrative structures, as well as deans, faculty, and students from various faculties, consistently worked through the tasks of translating strategic goals into specific operational initiatives and activities. Implementation tools and performance indicators were developed for each initiative, and responsible individuals were selected. At each session, SPbPU experts supported the group work, actively engaging participants in discussion, sharing their own experiences and examples that could be considered when developing fundamental university policies and implementation mechanisms. Following each stage of the group work, the leaders of KRSU's thematic groups presented their findings in a plenary session, answered questions, and received suggestions that they incorporated. On the final day of the PAS, the groups presented summary reports outlining their proposals for KRSU's transformation and the achievement of strategic development goals. KRSU Rector Sergey Volkov actively participated in the final plenary session: he asked clarifying questions, commented, immediately provided feedback on the proposals put forward, and clarified what needed to be taken into account immediately after the project-analytical session.

But the main achievement was the birth of a new culture of interaction. As KRSU Rector Sergey Volkov noted, this session was a crucial step in building a modern managerial and academic culture at the university.

It's important for us not just to write a strategy, but to live by it. Strategizing means looking at the university from the outside, seeing its development and potential. Dream. Without a dream, there is no forward movement—either for the individual or for the university," he emphasized, setting the tone for a bold, ambitious vision of the future.

Experts' views only confirmed the positive changes taking place. Maria Vrublevskaya, SPbPU Vice Rector for Human Resources, noted the progress: "I see tremendous progress. Lively discussions, mutual respect, new ideas, and new faces have emerged. A culture of partnership and horizontal interaction is being developed at the university. This means that strategic thinking is already becoming the norm here."

These words are direct evidence that a new philosophy is being formed at KRSU, based on partnership and joint responsible movement towards a common goal.

It's important to understand that the session just concluded is not the final point, but rather a powerful start to extensive and systematic work. All the developed materials, initiatives, and projects will form the basis of a detailed KRSU Development Program for 2026–2030 and a corresponding roadmap. These documents will serve as a tangible management tool with clear indicators, deadlines, and designated implementers. Implementation of this program is expected to lead to tangible changes for everyone: updating educational programs and strengthening scientific potential, developing youth initiatives, creating a modern, comfortable infrastructure, and, ultimately, creating new, unique opportunities for every student and faculty member of the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.

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The Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade held a series of events dedicated to World Tourism Day.

Tourism Week kicked off at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU, with the active participation of faculty from the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. Open lectures were followed by interactive business games, where college students not only gained theoretical knowledge but also applied it in a setting as close to professional work as possible. HSSIT Associate Professor Ksenia Pasternak gave a lecture on the methodological foundations of creating unique tourism products, focusing on innovative approaches and creative strategies. The business game "Generating Hotel Ideas Using the Osterwalder-Pignet Model," organized by HSSIT Associate Professor Boris Lyamin and HSSIT Master's student Margarita Yanchevskaya, generated considerable interest. Participants had the opportunity to simulate business processes through play, developing their strategic thinking and teamwork skills. The final stage of the career guidance program was a presentation by Vladimir Vasiliev, a master's student at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, in which he highlighted the prospects for further education and professional growth at the Polytechnic University.

The next important stage of the program was the intellectual quiz "Traveling with Peter 2.0." Organized by Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hotel Management programs, Elmira Kutyeva, associate professor at HSE, and students majoring in Tourism, the event included a variety of tasks, from logic puzzles to questions on the history of tourism and the cultural traditions of various regions. The participants demonstrated their erudition and team spirit, and the team of third-year Tourism students deservedly won.

The final event was a scientific and practical seminar, "Engineering the Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem: A Technical, Economic, and Pedagogical Discourse." Representatives of the legislative branch, leading scientists, heads of social organizations, and industry practitioners spoke at the seminar. Oksana Miroshnichenko, head of the Russian Ministry of Labor's resource center, presented a detailed analysis of legislative changes aimed at creating an accessible environment for tourists with disabilities. Irina Skupchenko, an expert with the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, described the methodology for conducting barrier-free environment assessments, and Maria Bondar, co-founder of the travel company "Liberty," shared her practical experience in organizing inclusive services using the example of a specialized travel agency. Representatives from SPbPU made a special contribution to the scientific discussion. Dmitry Efanov, professor at the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, presented a promising concept for integrating physical and digital infrastructures to create comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Vyacheslav Potekhin, associate professor at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences, spoke about the implementation of smart technologies in the hotel industry, while ISI graduate students Maria Plekhanova and Yesenia Elina presented innovative projects in the field of architecture and automation of tourism infrastructure.

Summing up a busy and productive week, Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade, noted the importance of a comprehensive, systemic approach aimed at creating a holistic educational ecosystem that facilitates the harmonious integration of secondary vocational and higher education. She emphasized the importance of implementing advanced teaching methods, game-based formats, and closely linking curricula to the real needs of the tourism sector. This strategic approach enables the development of well-rounded, highly qualified specialists capable of effectively influencing the development of Russia's tourism industry.

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On October 14, 2025, the IX All-Russian educational event “All-Russian Economic Dictation” was held at the State University of Management.

The Economic Dictation aims to educate. It aims to improve economic literacy and broaden Russians' economic horizons, develop interest in current economic issues, introduce participants to economic theory and history, foster a culture of financial behavior, and teach them how to apply economic knowledge and skills in everyday life.

Around 1,000 students and schoolchildren participated in the dictation. This year's theme was "A Strong Economy—A Prosperous Russia!" The questions focused not only on recent changes in the state's social policy but also included topics related to history and culture.

The Economic Dictation was first held in 2017 and has since significantly expanded its geographic reach and participation. In 2024, 392,456 people participated from all regions of the Russian Federation, as well as from 11 foreign countries—Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, China, Turkey, Mongolia, and Syria. This is almost seven times more than in 2017.

The results of the 2025 campaign will be presented on November 11 at the All-Russian Economic Assembly, dedicated to the 260th anniversary of the VEO of Russia and the professional holiday "Economist's Day."

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