Cultural heritage under protection: Polytechnic University begins training specialists in the restoration of historical buildings

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The Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has launched a professional retraining program in "Reconstruction and Restoration of Buildings," integrated into the core curriculum of the "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" specialty, focusing on "Construction of High-Rise and Large-Span Buildings and Structures." Sixth-year students are enrolled in the program, and upon completion, they will earn the qualification of "Architect-Restorator."

During the program's ceremonial launch, Alexey Mikhailov, Chairman of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg and PhD in Architecture, delivered a lecture to students. He emphasized the importance of training specialists with technical competencies and knowledge of the principles of working at St. Petersburg's cultural heritage sites.

During their training, students will become familiar with technologies and methods for organizing work at cultural heritage sites and the principles of regulatory frameworks for the reconstruction and restoration of buildings.

Highly qualified expert practitioners with extensive experience in this field will share their knowledge with students. The final stage of their training will be the completion of interdisciplinary final theses.

"Preserving cultural heritage, along with comprehensive territorial development, improvement, and the creation of a comfortable and safe living environment, is considered a priority and requires qualified personnel, which is what the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering trains," emphasized Alexandra Komissarova, the program's academic director and one of its authors, Deputy Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg. "The Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg is interested in training specialists capable of working in interdisciplinary teams and solving problems in the fields of reconstruction, restoration, design, and safety of Russia's cultural heritage sites. The Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg and the Institute of Civil Engineering have developed a collaboration plan, one of the points of which is the professional retraining program 'Reconstruction and Restoration of Buildings.'"

The project is part of the “Development of a system for students to simultaneously obtain several qualifications within the framework of vocational education” measure of the “Priority 2030” program.

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Science 0 Festival: SMU scientists held master classes for schoolchildren and students

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On October 10, master classes for schoolchildren and students were held at the State University of Management as part of the activities of the Student Design Bureau "Innovative Solutions" in conjunction with the International Festival "Science 0".

The training in "3D scanning" and "Prototyping and 3D printing" was conducted by Vladimir Filatov, a leading researcher at the Reverse Engineering Laboratory at the State University of Management and Culture, and Ilya Nefelov, a researcher at the Reverse Engineering Laboratory.

During a 3D scanning workshop, middle school students and their parents learned about scanners for creating 3D models of real-world objects in various fields and went through all the stages of 3D scanning, from equipment preparation and calibration to creating a digital model of the object. Participants tried their hand at scanning a real part and competed in the accuracy of their resulting models.

At an event dedicated to prototyping and 3D printing, students from the Institute of Industrial Management learned about modern technologies for creating prototypes and the nuances of the prototyping process. Participants learned about the specifics of preparing a prototype for printing, the materials used, and the use of finished parts in production.

The popular science workshops were timed to coincide with the International Science Festival "Science 0," which took place from October 10-12 and celebrated its twentieth anniversary this year. The festival is one of the key events of the Decade of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation.

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Student Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytech": A New Level of Engineering Education

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The annual meeting between students and representatives of JSC Power Machines was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Participants were briefed on the Student Design Bureau's (SDB) work and the requirements for the sixth intake of the program.

This year the project reached a new level: after winning the federal competition for subsidies in the Student Design Leadership track at SKB Power Machines – Polytech became part of the SKB "System Engineering" ecosystem. This structure unites student teams working on engineering problems with the primary goal of training motivated and qualified engineers. The ecosystem was presented to the students by the head of the Student Design Bureau "System Engineering." Alena AleshinaShe emphasized that the project includes several areas and cross-cutting trajectories for teams from different fields.

Compared to last year, the scope of work at SKB Power Machines – Polytech has significantly expanded. Three key areas have been established: SKB Power Engineering (gas and steam turbines, as well as hydraulic machines); SKB Electrical Engineering (a turbogenerator area has been expanded to include a hydrogenerator area, and a new area has been established for the development of electrical apparatus and electrical insulation); and SKB Mechanical Engineering Technologies (electrical and power machine production technologies for the Electrosila and LMZ plants).

This year, 21 students from the "Power Machines" program joined the program. They are studying programs in steam and gas turbines, electrical machines, and design and engineering support for mechanical engineering production. In their third and fourth years, they master vocational skills, after which they move on to more in-depth design and calculation problems. In 2025, the total enrollment across all programs will be approximately 40 students.

Each participant is assigned two mentors: from SPbPU – graduate students and faculty with experience in R&D, from Power Machines – active engineers and experts.

This is a unique opportunity for students to work on real-world problems in a professional environment, utilize modern educational facilities, and receive support in their research and practical work. Participants become part of the company's corporate culture and have the opportunity to accelerate their career development at one of the country's leading power engineering companies.

"We don't just invite students to the project; we give them the opportunity to launch a career as a future engineer," says Darya Lycheva, the project coordinator for Power Machines. "Here, they'll solve real-world problems, make mistakes, and correct them under the guidance of experienced mentors. This is the kind of experience that can't be gained from university lectures alone, and it's precisely this that helps our graduates quickly develop into professionals."

The next stage of the program officially begins in November 2025 and will last two years. Each year, SKB participants will complete a corresponding professional training program, eventually receiving diplomas upon successful defense of their final projects before the heads of relevant departments at Power Machines.

Each student signs an employment contract with JSC Power Machines for the duration of their participation. This allows them to combine study and work, taking into account their class schedule. From the first few months, participants receive a stable salary and additional performance-based bonuses. Additionally, a benefits package is provided, including voluntary health insurance, meal reimbursement, and a hybrid work arrangement—students spend part of their time at the university and part of their time at the company's production facilities.

Special attention was paid to targeted contracts at the meeting. For students who successfully complete the probationary period and demonstrate their commitment, the company guarantees a monthly stipend for the entire duration of their studies and subsequent employment as a Category 3 design engineer. In exchange, graduates agree to work for the company for two to three years (depending on their year of entry into the program). This approach ensures that the knowledge acquired at SKB is relevant to real-world engineering practice.

Success stories were a key focus of the meeting. One example: Polytechnic University graduate Alexander Yemelyanov began his career at SKB and, in three years, rose from a program participant to a second-category software engineer at the control software development bureau. Alexander noted that his experience at SKB helped him quickly adapt to the profession, taught him how to solve complex applied problems, and laid the foundation for his rapid career advancement.

The organizers emphasized that participation in the program is much more than just studying and working. Power Machines traditionally focuses on employee development and fostering a positive corporate environment. Young professionals participate in engineering competitions, scientific and technical conferences, leadership schools, and sports and creative events. All this not only develops professional competencies but also fosters the team spirit essential in a large industrial company.

Meet Day became the starting point for a series of events. On October 7, students completed an online career intensive, and on October 10, One Day Offer was held at the Leningrad Metal Plant—a day when you can receive a job offer immediately after an interview. Participants will then undergo three months of practical work, and in February 2026, an interim Demo Day will be held, where the students will present their projects and results to company experts.

SKB Power Machines – Polytech is an example of successful collaboration between university and industry, enabling students to launch their careers while still studying and take a confident step into the future.

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Polytechnic University and leading Chinese universities have agreed on joint internship programs.

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Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility Olga Yemelyanova paid a working visit to the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai. The purpose of the trip was to expand international academic and scientific cooperation, promote international internship programs for professional development, and present the new project "SPbPU International Internship Center" to leaders in the Chinese educational market.

The Polytechnic University delegation held several meetings and negotiations with potential partners, including Ambright Education Group, the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics, the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, and the Harbin Institute of Technology.

The partners discussed current areas of cooperation, the situation in the Chinese education market, and presented the SPbPU International Internship Center project. The productive dialogue resulted in concrete agreements.

An agreement has been reached with the Shanghai University of Science and Technology to launch a joint international professional development program with an internship module in Technological Entrepreneurship. The agreement and terms of the cooperation are currently being finalized.

The parties agreed with the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics to begin developing an international professional development program for employees of Chinese industrial companies.

We are pleased that the idea of a continuing education program in the form of international internships, implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 program, has resonated with our partners. During the trip, we were able to discuss the launch of new tracks, as well as the potential format for internships for employees of foreign companies," commented SPbPU Vice-Rector Dmitry Tikhonov.

"With the support of the Priority 2030 program, we were able to implement the International Internship Center project, which aims to attract talented international researchers to SPbPU, thereby developing the university's international scientific and educational cooperation and promoting SPbPU as one of Russia's best scientific schools abroad. Our discussions with our Chinese colleagues confirmed that we are moving in the right direction—demand for such programs is constantly growing," added Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the International Educational Programs Department. "Through these meetings, we were able to develop specific projects that, I hope, will be implemented as early as 2026."

Collaboration with leading Chinese universities and companies, such as Ambright Education Group, is strategically important for SPbPU. It opens up new opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and strengthening the position of Russian education on the international stage.

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Financial news: 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the LSNGP (RSetiLE-p) security were changed.

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October 13, 2025, 10:03 AM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 191.8) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 144.459 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 41.25%) of the LSNGP (RSetiLE-p) security were changed.

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Financial news: 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks of the MRKZ security (RSETISZ JSC) were changed.

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October 13, 2025, 10:03 AM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 0.06935) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 0.054131 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 41.25%) of the MRKZ security (RSetiSZ JSC) were changed.

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RUDN University is launching a continuing education program, "Planning and Development of High-Tech Agricultural Projects," for heads of agricultural colleges and technical schools.

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On October 13, RUDN University will launch a continuing education program, "Planning and Developing High-Tech Agricultural Projects," for heads of agricultural colleges and technical schools.

The initiative is being implemented with the support of the general sponsor, JSC Rosselkhozbank, and is aimed at improving the qualifications of mid-level management personnel in agricultural education.

The program was launched at the 2nd All-Russian Forum of Directors of Agricultural Vocational Education, which took place on October 7 at the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation on the eve of Agricultural Workers' Day.

The training program will take place from October 13 to 17 and is expected to involve 80 people.

The course is 18 academic hours long, free of charge, and includes the following sections:

New professions in agriculture and the RUDN University global project Agrocon. Strategy for agricultural transformation. Fundamentals of project management and their application in the agro-industrial complex. Legal framework for the commercialization of educational and production complexes. Digital technologies and smart agriculture.

Upon completion of the training, participants will take a final test.

The program's closing ceremony will take place at Agrocon 2025, where those who complete the training will receive certificates of advanced training.

About the All-Russian Forum of Directors of Agricultural Vocational Education

The forum brought together more than 80 heads of agricultural colleges and technical schools from 30 regions of Russia—from the Lugansk People's Republic to the Kamchatka Territory—as well as representatives of leading agricultural enterprises: JSC Malino, AgroTerra Group, STEPPE Holding, and others.

Event organizers:

JSC Rosselkhozbank, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the Union of Directors of Secondary Vocational Education of Russia, and the Russian Union of Rural Youth.

"The secondary vocational education system is a vital link in the training of qualified personnel for the agricultural sector. We strive to develop a professional community, support the heads of educational institutions, and facilitate the exchange of best practices between regions," emphasized Lyubov Belesku, Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of JSC Rosselkhozbank.

At the forum, participants discussed state policy in secondary vocational education, interactions with universities, agricultural schools, and industrial partners, as well as staffing issues in the agricultural sector. Directors of agricultural colleges and technical schools were also awarded departmental certificates and letters of gratitude for their long-term work and contribution to the development of agricultural education.

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Financial News: The Bank of Russia has cancelled the vote to select symbols for the new 500-ruble banknote.

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The Bank of Russia has decided to cancel the vote on the selection of symbols for the new 500-ruble banknote.

We've encountered numerous attempts to use technical means to inflate the number of votes for certain objects. This will prevent us from drawing up objective voting results.

New voting dates will be announced later. The list of voting symbols will remain the same.

Based on the analysis of all voting channels, we will propose new conditions that will eliminate the possibility of unfair practices.

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A GUU student won a big data analytics hackathon.

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From October 6 to 10, the fourth Autumn School on Information Technology was held at the M.G. Meshcheryakov Information Technology Laboratory of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna.

The school's main goal is to attract young specialists to solve current scientific problems using modern IT technologies.

The event brought together 57 students from 22 leading universities in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Nikita Kolotushkin and Yuri Polyakov, students from the Institute of Information Systems, represented the State University of Management at the school.

The autumn school program included lectures by staff from JINR, the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center, MEPhI National Research Nuclear University, St. Petersburg State University, and South Ural State University, as well as practical classes and hackathons on mathematical modeling and big data analytics.

Participants had to master specialized data processing tools, conduct a comprehensive analysis of a large amount of patent information, and visualize the results in a short period of time. The case study involved several stages: from a practical lesson on analysis methodology to an intensive programming phase and the preparation of a final report. The jury assessed the depth of the methodology, the quality of the analysis, and the clarity of the graphical presentation of the data.

The winner of the hackathon was a team featuring Nikita Kolotushkin, a student at the State University of Management and a member of the Student Design Bureau "Innovative Solutions."

Successful performance at the Autumn School on Information Technology confirms the high level of scientific work and the relevance of the SUM educational programs aimed at training specialists for the IT and high-tech industries.

On the final day of the school, October 10, participants toured the JINR Multifunctional Information and Computing Complex (MIC), the NICA accelerator complex at the Veksler and Baldin Laboratory of High Energy Physics, and the interactive exhibition "JINR Basic Facilities" at the Mir Cultural Center.

We congratulate Nikita and Dmitry Stefanovsky, Acting Head of the Department of Information Systems at the State University of Management, on their well-deserved victory and wish them continued success in their scientific endeavors!

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You can learn the history of the capital's city services online.

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Various enterprises and organizations within the capital's municipal services have their own online presence. In these virtual museums, visitors can not only see unique exhibits and archival photographs but also learn about the stories of the specialists who ensure a reliable supply of resources for residents, businesses, and various city institutions.

"Today, Moscow's municipal services employ over 600,000 people. They work 24/7 to ensure the smooth functioning of the world's largest metropolis, ensure high-quality service delivery to residents, and create a comfortable urban environment. You can learn about the work of Moscow's municipal services in our companies' virtual museums. They detail the organizations' histories, core functions, and objectives. Photo and video materials provide insight into the complex structure of our city and the enormous resources deployed to ensure Muscovites' homes are always warm, lighted, and have hot and cold running water," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

Petr Biryukov.

In honor of the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Moscow gas industry, Mosgaz JSC opened virtual museumIt tells the story of the formation and development of the city's gas transportation industry, the people who contributed to it, and the objects that accompanied gas workers in their work for a century and a half.

The exhibition is presented in the form of an interactive map with schematic images of the first gas holders, the Mosgaz central office, historical gas lamps, residential buildings, the Eternal Flame memorial, and an underground gas pipeline.

When hovering over each object, users are offered the opportunity to explore exhibits related to that location. Each artifact has its own page with photographs, detailed descriptions, and links to the historical period to which it belongs. The descriptions were compiled by both professional historians and veterans of the capital's gas industry, who shared insights into the nuances of operating these devices.

The "History of Moscow's Gas Industry" section provides information on all periods of the capital's gas transportation system's development, illustrated with photographs from the archives of Russia's gas distribution companies, the Moscow Main Archives, and the TASS news agency.

The "Golden Shots" section tells the stories of people (engineers, power engineers, managers) who made significant contributions to the development of the gas industry, through biographical information, photographs, quotes from memoirs and autobiographies.

The highlight of the virtual museum is a gamified chronograph featuring key milestones in the industry's development, shaped like a gas pipeline with dates, facts, exhibits, and veterans' profiles. Many elements conceal additional facts and links to relevant sections of the Mosgaz website.

To celebrate the project's launch, a mini-exhibition featuring five of the museum's most striking exhibits has opened in the public area on the first floor of the Mosgaz engineering center on Mruzovsky Lane. City residents can view the historical artifacts and use their QR codes to access their pages in the online project.

There is such a project too Mosenergo and Moscow Energy Museum — The page was created in 2007. The museum itself is almost 50 years old. Its collection contains approximately 30,000 documents and photographs—from organizational correspondence to the first electricity bills—as well as Mosenergo newspapers and magazines, employee personal files, letters, memoirs, and photo albums.

The virtual museum's content is constantly updated with new materials. In the "Printed Publications" section, you can download books published by Mosenergo, including anniversary editions, Moscow guidebooks, and historical essays. Employees and their families share their memories and materials, and contribute exhibits to the museum, which become part of the history of Moscow's energy sector.

From anywhere in the world, you can learn about the development of the Moscow region's electrical networks. PJSC Rosseti Moscow Region has created virtual tour about its museum, which opened in December 2020 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the GOELRO plan, which laid the foundations for Russia's future electric power system.

Today, the Moscow Region Electric Network Development Museum, which consists of eight interactive zones, features 120 unique exhibits and over 3,000 archival photographs and documents, telling the story of the development of the energy sector and the evolution of technology since the early 19th century.

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