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The first Summer School of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for gifted schoolchildren from the UAE has ended at the Polytechnic University, in which 60 of the best high school students from this country took part. It is important to note that SPbPU won the right to host the school in a tough international competition, beating universities not only in Russia, but also in other countries. Similar programs for young talents from the UAE, commissioned by the Ministry of Education of this country, were previously held in China, South Korea and Singapore. But according to the head of the delegation, Mr. Aldarmaki Faisal Abdullah Yusif Abdullah, it was the St. Petersburg Summer School that was the best both in terms of content and the uniqueness of the location.

The intensive two-week program included a deep dive into the world of advanced technologies and an introduction to the cultural heritage of the Northern capital.

The first week was dedicated to intense study: the children did not just listen to lectures, but actively designed, analyzed, created, demonstrating impressive results in the practical application of the acquired skills. This educational intensive became a powerful tool for their academic development, contributing to the formation of key competencies in the field of artificial intelligence, scientific and technological innovations. The students went through this path, demonstrating exceptional curiosity, diligence and thirst for new knowledge.

Mr. Aldarmaqi Faisal Abdullah Yousif Abdullah noted: Students from the United Arab Emirates spent an intense week at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, where they underwent training that combined theoretical and applied aspects, which gave them the opportunity to gain practical experience. This program allowed them to better understand how innovations are implemented, in particular artificial intelligence, in various fields, and also gave them new competencies in the field of technological leadership and entrepreneurship. I am sure that the knowledge and skills gained are an important step in the professional development of our students. We thank the university administration for this unique opportunity and innovative experience and hope that this cooperation will continue in the coming years.

Summing up the educational part at the closing ceremony of the Summer School, the first deputy chairman of the Education Committee of the St. Petersburg Administration Pavel Rozov noted: I hope you will enjoy the next week, because the studies are over, and you will see even more interesting places in our city. I wish you good luck and hope that the knowledge you have gained here will help you in your further studies and you will succeed in all your endeavors.

The second week, held with the active participation of the project co-organizer, OOO "School of Robotics SPb", became a real immersion into the cultural heritage of St. Petersburg for the participants. The young guests visited the majestic palaces, museums and picturesque canals of the city, which left them with vivid and unforgettable impressions. A key part of the program, also prepared by the partner, were visits to the city's leading technology companies. These excursions allowed the young guests to see with their own eyes how the technologies they studied are applied in practice, how ideas and innovations are transformed into real products and entire industries.

Leading specialist of the regional trade and economic cooperation department of the Committee for External Relations of the St. Petersburg Administration Apollinaria Avrutina emphasized the importance of the partnership: Developing cooperation with the United Arab Emirates is a strategic priority for us, as this country is our important partner. There are many oriental studies centers in St. Petersburg, and specialists in Arabic language and culture work there. You are very important to us. We hope to see you again in St. Petersburg. Congratulations on your successful participation.

Thanks to a rich curriculum and practice-oriented project work, the Summer School participants acquired not only sought-after technical competencies, but also a deep understanding of innovation processes and the spirit of international cooperation.

The guys immersed themselves in technologies, learned to immediately use the theoretical knowledge they had acquired in practice and achieved impressive results. The experience they gained at the Polytechnic University and the friendship that connected all the project participants are their invaluable capital for shaping the future of their country, – emphasized Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility at SPbPU.

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Today, August 9, we are celebrating the Day of the End of the Battle of Leningrad for the first time at the federal level, paying tribute to the memory of all who survived this unprecedented test and, at the cost of incredible sacrifices, brought victory over fascism closer.

Assignment of the status of Day of Military Glory

Previously, celebrations were held only at the local and regional level, but the historical significance of this event, the scale of the tragedy and the greatness of the Leningraders' feat required recognition at the highest state level. And so, on April 1, 2025, the President signed a Federal Law establishing August 9 as the Day of Military Glory of Russia.

The Battle of Leningrad lasted 1,127 days and became the longest in the Great Patriotic War.

This is not just a battle, it is an entire era in the history of the Great Patriotic War, an era of courage, endurance and inhuman fortitude.

The beginning of the Battle of Leningrad and the blockade of the city

The battle for Leningrad began on July 10, 1941, with the start of the fighting on the Luga line. And from the beginning of the blockade on September 8, 1941, the city turned into a huge island of resistance, dying of hunger and cold. Incessant bombing, artillery shelling, the constant threat of capture – this was the reality of life for millions of people who found themselves surrounded by the enemy.

But Leningrad survived. It survived thanks to the unparalleled heroism of the Red Army soldiers, workers, engineers, doctors, teachers, and ordinary residents, all those who were a single whole during this terrible time. Children, women, old people – everyone took part in the common cause of saving the city. They worked at defense plants, dug trenches, got water and fuel, carried ammunition, participated in extinguishing fires. They fought for their home, for their land, for their Motherland.

The memory of that time is preserved in bloody numbers: millions of people died from hunger, cold and enemy shells.

Lifting the siege of Leningrad

The siege of Leningrad was broken on January 18, 1943, during Operation Iskra. A window was formed in the siege ring, which allowed land communications with the besieged city to be restored.

Leningrad was finally liberated from the blockade on January 27, 1944, but military actions around the city and in the northern direction continued for another six months. As a result, the threat on the distant northern borders was eliminated and the present-day Leningrad, Pskov, Novgorod regions and Karelia were liberated.

The official end of the Battle of Leningrad

On August 9, 1944, the commander of the Karelian Front, Kirill Meretskov, signed an order to end the offensive in the Vyborg-Petrozavodsk operation, which became the final victorious chord of the Battle of Leningrad.

The feat of the soldiers was recognized at the highest level: the Victory Parade in Moscow on June 24, 1945 was opened by a combined regiment of the Karelian Front, and the hero of the Battle of Leningrad, Marshal of the Soviet Union Kirill Meretskov, marched in front.

We remember. We honor. We are proud.

Today we must remember not only the heroism of the soldiers and city residents, but also the countless losses, suffering and deprivation that befell the Leningraders. This memory is our national shrine, our joint responsibility to future generations.

The end of the Battle of Leningrad is not just a date on the calendar. It is a symbol of hope and the unbroken spirit of the Soviet people. This is the day when we honor the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of our country, and we especially keenly understand the price of peace and the importance of preserving historical memory.

Let us celebrate this Day of Military Glory with respect and gratitude, honoring the memory of those who saved Leningrad and brought the great Victory closer.

We remember. We honor. We are proud.

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