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Employees IMMIT SPbPU Conducted work under a contract for research, development, and engineering work on the topic: "Development of a design and manufacturing technology using additive manufacturing for critical hot-path components of the T32 gas turbine unit (MS5002E)." The project manager is Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering.

During their work, specialists from the LiAT Research Laboratory examined the first- and second-stage high-pressure turbine nozzle vanes, developed repair documentation, and conducted pilot repairs using laser cladding. They analyzed the operating conditions of the first- and second-stage nozzle assemblies and the condition of the nozzle vane material after operation, classified defects by type, size, and location, and developed a method for identifying defective blades.

At the end of 2023, work began on a project with Gazprom to repair first- and second-stage high-pressure turbine nozzle blades. After lengthy negotiations and detailed discussions, active work began on analyzing the received parts and developing a laser cladding repair technology for the SL1 and SL2 high-pressure turbine blades of the MS5002E gas turbine engine (GPA Ladoga 32). "Thanks to the use of laser cladding, we were able to increase the service life of the parts," shared Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the LiAT Research Laboratory.

The specialists also conducted experimental studies of the properties of compact samples and developed a technological process for repairing parts, including heat treatment, mechanical processing, laser cladding, and incoming and outgoing inspection.

Together with colleagues from the Institute of Power Engineering, we conducted computational studies, including strength, gas-dynamic, hydraulic, and thermal methods. We also conducted a validation analysis of the repaired blades.

As part of another phase of R&D with Gazprom on import substitution of critical gas turbine components, Polytechnic University researchers developed a method for manufacturing T32 GTU fuel injectors using additive manufacturing. The injector is a key component of the combustion chamber, ensuring optimal combustion parameters. Researchers at the institute conducted research into the selection of a domestic heat-resistant alloy and developed selective laser melting modes. The developed method involves 3D printing individual injector components, post-processing, and laser welding. This significantly reduced manufacturing time and material consumption compared to traditional methods.

Laboratory tests of the test specimens included determining the material's mechanical properties at various temperatures, as well as long-term strength testing. The finished nozzles underwent pneumatic testing to verify flow characteristics and effective orifice area, confirming compliance with all technical specifications. Plans are currently underway to manufacture several sets of nozzles using the developed technology for hot testing within a gas turbine unit.

The development of a fuel injector manufacturing method using selective laser melting is an important step in the development of domestic power engineering. "We have succeeded in developing an effective solution based on domestic materials and equipment, ensuring technological independence of production," noted Igor Polozov, leading researcher at the Structural and Functional Materials Research Center.

Organizing knowledge-intensive small-scale production is a worthy pursuit for a research university. Our scientists, in collaboration with representatives of high-tech companies from various industries, are solving complex problems and developing the domestic industry. The successful and early completion of the R&D project with Gazprom speaks to the high professionalism of our employees and their desire to conquer new and challenging horizons, commented Anatoly Popovich.

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The sixteenth season of the FabPRO course has launched at the Polytech Tower. It's a program created by students for students who want to immerse themselves in modern technologies and immediately apply their knowledge in practice. This year, the project is being implemented with the support of the Polytech Tower Youth Trajectory Center and the System Engineering student design bureau. For the first time, the FabLab Polytech student maker association has officially assumed supervision of the course.

Interest in the season was record-breaking: over 200 people attended the selection interviews. The grand opening of the FabPRO course became one of the most anticipated events of the semester. The soft glow of lanterns and live music created a warm, creative atmosphere. In his welcoming address, CMT Director Andrey Dolgirev noted the program's practical focus and openness to proactive students.

Guests at the evening met the team from the Youth Policy Department and the Tower, the FabLab governing board, and student teachers who had risen from beginners to mentors.

After the presentation of the courses, participants asked questions and chose their own learning paths. The evening concluded with a prize drawing—some left not only with new plans but also with gifts.

"I've been attending FabPRO since the very beginning of my studies. I'm very pleased that the courses at the Tower attract more and more interested students every year. This is the best motivation for the budding community and student teachers," commented Victoria Saikinova, a third-year student at IMMiT and head of the FabLab Polytech event-making department.

The 16th season features 11 tracks. Basic tracks, such as "From CAD to 3D Printing," have been retained, while new ones have been added, including "Fundamentals of Industrial Robotics" in collaboration with RCP.SYSTEMS. Over the course of the semester, participants will immerse themselves in the fundamentals of makercraft, technological patriotism, and technical creativity, mastering rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing under the guidance of experienced mentors and with the expert support of the Center for Technical Cooperation and FabLab Polytech.

I'm already in my second year. The competition is getting tougher with each semester. I feel like we'll soon have to build a hangar next to the Hydrotower, otherwise we won't be able to fit in there with our ideas and developments," shared Andrey Khribtenko, a second-year student at the Institute of Economics and Technology, in the FabPRO program "From CAD to Laser CNC Machine."

Every semester, the Polytech Tower hosts FabPRO practical courses, and this season naturally continues this tradition. The opening marked a strong start to a period filled with opportunities for learning, creativity, and team project work.

The next intake will take place in early February. Stay tuned for announcements on social media.

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On September 25 and 26, 2025, a delegation from the State University of Management held a series of strategic meetings in Khabarovsk Krai aimed at developing the human resources potential of the regional industry.

The event was attended by Vice-Rector Maria Karelina, Head of the Modern Educational Laboratory for the Aircraft, Shipbuilding, and Innovative Transport Industries (CNC Laboratory) Dmitry Nikitin, and research associates of the CNC Laboratory Roman Prodan and Oleg Telnov.

The key event on September 25 was a meeting with Yuri Marfin, Rector of Pacific National University (PNU), and Sergei Afanasyev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Khabarovsk Krai. They discussed the regional industry's need for personnel skilled in modern materials processing technologies and CNC programming. The parties also noted the importance of practice-oriented student training and targeted employee training programs tailored to the needs of the real economy, as well as the prospects for creating and implementing joint network educational programs for continuing professional education (CPE). The main topic of discussion was leveraging the potential of the state-of-the-art CNC Laboratory, established at PNU under a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

"We see significant synergies from combining our expertise with Pacific National University. Joint continuing education programs, based on the capabilities of our new laboratory, will enable us to train highly qualified specialists for the aviation and shipbuilding industries of the Far East," noted Maria Karelina.

On September 26, a delegation from the State University of Management visited key industrial and educational institutions in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The highlight of the trip was a visit to the Yuri Gagarin Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ), a branch of PJSC UAC. SMU scientists held a working meeting with the plant's chief engineer and chief technologist, during which they discussed in detail the current challenges of training personnel for high-tech production.

Representatives from our university proposed to the plant's management that they consider the possibility of having plant specialists participate in continuing education programs developed by the CNC Laboratory, which are aimed at improving the skills of engineering and technical staff in the field of automated control program development and work with modern CNC systems.

During the visit, the GUU delegation also visited the machining shops, where they interacted directly with CNC machine operators.

"The company is actively developing its machining operations, and we are ready to offer comprehensive solutions for training and retraining specialists," noted Dmitry Nikitin, Head of the CNC Laboratory.

The next stop on the route was PJSC Amurstal, where the SMU representatives were shown a new area of the company's operations—the development of CNC machining. During the visit, our scientists toured the production facilities, equipped with modern metalworking equipment, and discussed prospects for cooperation in personnel training with the plant's management.

A key part of the program was a visit to Komsomolsk-on-Amur State University (KnASU). The KSU delegation learned about the university's facilities, visiting classrooms and machining workshops. The organization of project activities at KnASU was of particular interest. The parties productively exchanged experiences in implementing external projects commissioned by industrial enterprises, discussed best practices for interacting with the real economy, and explored the possibility of jointly implementing educational projects.

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A delegation from the National University of Management took part in a gala evening dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China.

The ceremony was attended by Ivan Melnikov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma and Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society; Zhang Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation; State Duma deputies; representatives of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; descendants of Soviet pilots who participated in the liberation of China from Japanese invaders; and representatives of the scientific and expert community.

SUM was represented by 87 people, including first- and second-year undergraduate students, second-year master's students, and faculty from SUM's Russian-Chinese program. Fifteen students from the first management department volunteered for the event at the request of the organizers, greeting guests at the entrance to the Column Hall of the House of Unions on Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street.

The gala event opened with the performance of the national anthems of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. Ivan Melnikov addressed the guests with a welcoming address, reminding them that the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation declared 2025 the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland in Russia and the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945:

"Eight decades later, the pain hasn't subsided. At the same time, the pride in our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers for the national courage they demonstrated remains undiminished. We remember! And we remember not only May, but also September, a crucial month for the victors. Eighty years ago, the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II ended. For Russia and China, this is a sacred milestone!"

This was followed by a concert featuring the Russian-Chinese Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Chinese Student Choir of Russia, the Kastalia Concert Choir of the Vorobyovy Gory State Educational Institution, and the Greenwood Children's Choir, where the most famous works about the war by Russian and Chinese poets and composers were performed.

The event was organized by the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society, the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, and the China Conservatory of Music (Beijing).

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The Avangard Technological Lyceum in Omsk hosted the "Engineering Education Day" festival, bringing together leading national and regional universities, industrial enterprises, and organizations developing engineering and digital technologies. Among the participants was Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Vladimir Voronov, an engineer at the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, represented the Polytechnic University.

Guests at the event at the Avangard Technology Lyceum saw how MKAR is helping develop competencies in the field of unmanned systems.

The PSPOD laboratory showcased its development—the compact, wheeled, autonomous robot MKAR 3.1. The exhibit generated great interest among schoolchildren, teachers, and parents. Festival guests learned about the robot's capabilities and how it can be used to develop engineering and digital competencies in schoolchildren and students.

MKAR 3.1 is a new version of the educational and methodological toolkit for teaching robotics, unmanned systems, and programming. The robot is built on the ROS2 operating system and features omnidirectional wheels, modern sensors, and a modular design that allows for customization of its functionality to meet specific learning objectives. It also comes with a virtual simulator, enabling training even without access to a physical model.

Omsk boasts a modern educational center, the Avangard Lyceum, which educates talented and motivated students with a genuine interest in new engineering solutions and unmanned technologies. At the event, we saw keen interest from both students and their parents. Many carefully studied the design and functionality of the MKAR. Events like these are undoubtedly important for promoting engineering education and fostering a deeper understanding of modern unmanned systems among a wider audience, noted Vladimir Voronov.

The MKAR exhibit was part of the festival's extensive educational program, which included lectures and master classes from leading engineers, researchers, and industry representatives. The event was also attended by representatives of Omsk State Technical University, Omsk State Agrarian University, the Quantorium children's technology park, the Omsk Oil Refinery, and other industry representatives.

The Engineering Education Day festival is an excellent platform for showcasing cutting-edge engineering practices and strengthening ties between educational institutions, the scientific community, and industry. The participation of SPbPU and its laboratories in such events contributes to the strategic goal of building a continuous system of engineering education, from school to successful careers in industry.

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Today, we congratulate the Department of Management in International Business and Tourism, the SUM Expeditionary Corps, and all lovers of package tours and independent travel on World Tourism Day!

The holiday was established by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization and has been celebrated in our country since 1983. It is intended to promote the development of international cooperation in the tourism industry, increase its contribution to the economy, and facilitate the exchange of cultural experiences.

Russia has experienced a significant increase in tourist flows in recent years. On average, the increase ranged from 11% to 20% depending on the region. The most popular domestic destinations last year were Krasnodar Krai (20.5% of total bookings), Moscow (18.8%), St. Petersburg (13.4%), the Moscow Region (3.5%), and Tatarstan (3.5%). The Leningrad Region and Mordovia demonstrated the highest growth (over 50%), with trips to Udmurtia, Vladimir, Voronezh, Samara, and Ulyanovsk Regions also seeing a significant increase. Demand for travel to Crimea and Kalmykia (48%), Arkhangelsk (34.3%), and Oryol Regions (31%) also increased. Experts predict a similar growth rate in regional tourism for the current year. This will be facilitated by the construction and renovation of local airports and the rerouting of flights around Moscow, which will reduce flight times and eliminate the need for transfers.

Among foreign resorts, the familiar Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, and Thailand still hold the undisputed lead. China has joined the top five. These countries will account for 85% of all foreign trips in 2024, representing 14 million tours—a 17% increase over the previous reporting period. The current year has also shown good figures, but it's too early to draw conclusions. Experts are confident that the introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian tourists by our Chinese partners on September 15 will also significantly increase tourist flow to China.

Travel holds a special place in everyone's life, so it's no wonder we tend to spend our vacations and holidays specifically on it. Whether we prefer camping in the wilderness or comfortable all-inclusive cruises, we always experience it as a small adventure that allows us to relax, forget about everyday life, and gain new impressions.

Once again, we congratulate everyone on the holiday and wish you exciting journeys along uncharted routes, giving you a wealth of positive memories and beautiful photographs.

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