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Following the qualifying round of the ninth season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" (I Am a Professional), a competition organized by the Presidential Platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," 3,637 students from St. Petersburg successfully completed the tasks and will continue their quest for victory in the finals. A total of 29,219 students from across the country reached the final round, including 574 from the Polytechnic University.

During the qualifying round, participants tested their knowledge in 70 areas. Each student could choose an unlimited number of subjects, regardless of their field of study.

The success of the St. Petersburg students proves that high-quality training and ambitious young people can be found in every community in our country. It's important to us that motivated participants, regardless of their place of study, have the opportunity to prove themselves and build a successful career. In the ninth season of the Olympiad, 3,637 students from 55 regional universities will discover a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. "I wish you success!" shared Andrey Betin, CEO of the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" Presidential Platform and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.

The final stage begins in February 2026. Diploma holders will receive preferential admission to master's, doctoral, and residency programs, while medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.

"859 students from St. Petersburg State University advanced to the final round. Students from ITMO National Research University (707) and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (574) also showed strong performance, with the most in-demand subjects in the region being Programming and Information Technology, Mathematics, and Jurisprudence," noted Valeria Kasamara, head of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional."

The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" is being implemented as part of the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track.

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Third-year students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the Civil Engineering Institute, pursuing their studies in Information Design and Graphic Design, won first, second, and third place in the All-Russian ArtVision competition, held in Nizhny Novgorod. The competition showcased the best student design, research, and creative work, which was presented to a broad professional audience, including experts in the fields of art and design.

ArtVision aims to stimulate innovative activity and support promising scientific, educational, and creative projects that contribute to the development of education, science, and culture.

The laureates of the competition were Ekaterina Pavlova, Ilana Smirnova, Ekaterina Toshcheva, Anna Vinogradskaya, Varvara Fedoseeva, Maria Vodoleeva, Elizaveta Gromova, Elina Davletshina and Ksenia Zabolotnaya. The work was carried out under the guidance of Maria Illarionova, senior lecturer at the Higher School of Art and Culture of the ISI.

At the competition, students developed corporate identity designs for cultural heritage sites—the Lvova Dacha and the Kannegiser Dacha. Both buildings are significant examples of wooden architecture, reflecting the artistic and historical characteristics of their era and contributing to the city's cultural heritage.

The projects included the comprehensive development of a visual identity: analyzing the historical context and architectural features of buildings, developing an identity concept, creating logos, color schemes, and graphic designs, as well as examples of their application in wayfinding, printing, and the digital environment. Students placed particular emphasis on finding a balance between preserving historical heritage and a contemporary visual language relevant for promoting cultural sites to a wider audience.

The victory of the students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture confirms the high level of their professional training and ability to tackle challenges that require an analytical approach, cultural responsibility, and contemporary design thinking, noted Maria Illarionova.

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Anastasia Voevodina, a fourth-year student at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, spent a semester as an exchange student at Tsinghua University. This university is a strategic partner of SPbPU and is ranked among the top 15 universities in the world. She shared her experience of living and studying in China.

— Anastasia, how did you manage to secure this unique opportunity to go on an exchange to the best university in Asia?

I started preparing long before it became a specific goal. I've always been drawn to foreign languages and international culture. From my first year, I was involved in the English club; we organized an international TED Talks conference and held case competitions. I also did research on international economics, which motivated me to travel to China. At the same time, I was actively involved in the university trade union: I was an adapter, a mentor, and a member of the media department in the "Adapters" association. These activities helped me develop my communication skills, teamwork, and creative thinking.

— What surprised you most when you arrived in China?

I encountered an almost complete lack of English in everyday life, even at university. I had to quickly learn Chinese. I literally had to master a new ecosystem of everyday life: local culture, the internet, social norms, and rules of conduct. For example, WeChat became a key communication tool—it's not just a messenger, but an entire platform that integrates banking services, navigation, marketplaces, and payment for everything from food to tickets.

— What was the most unusual thing about university?

The university campus is a veritable city within a city—five square kilometers with hundreds of cafeterias, an ice rink, swimming pools, libraries, and even a ski simulation area. It also houses five huge libraries, updated monthly with international scientific journals, modern laboratories, cafes, shops, pharmacies, hairdressers, and other services. It has everything you need to live there; you could spend weeks without leaving the campus.

— How is the educational process organized at Tsinghua?

"It's very different from ours. The semester begins with choosing courses, followed by lectures, but the main workload is homework and self-study. The university actively collaborates with leading companies, and we had the opportunity to visit the offices of Intel, Meituan, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and listen to lectures by renowned speakers—this motivated us to think globally."

— How did your communication with other students go?

"Tsinghua has a huge international community—around 2,500 international students. I made friends with people from all over the world. It was more challenging with the Chinese students because of the language, but I managed to make a few connections—it was a very valuable experience."

— Tell me about your daily life outside of school.

I lived in a dorm with a German girl. I ate in the campus cafeterias—there was a huge selection and the prices were affordable. I got around by bike—the campus had a great bike rental system. I often went to the library after classes for additional independent work. It felt like there were more than 24 hours in a day, because everything I needed was within a five-minute bike ride, and thanks to that, I could get an incredible amount done.

— What did you do in your free time?

Tsinghua University is a true haven for new hobbies and self-improvement: there are over 150 clubs to suit everyone's interests. I joined the Russian Students Association, the Foreign Languages Club, and became a member of the organizing committee of the Initiative Association, where we organized international conferences. I also tried my hand at fencing, figure skating, and rock climbing, but ultimately settled on tennis, which I started playing at a semi-professional level.

— What skills did you acquire during your studies in China?

In terms of professional development, studying in China allowed me to significantly deepen my data analytics skills in English and significantly improve my spoken English. I also saw fundamental differences in the teaching approaches: the Chinese system impressed me with its pace and discipline—students there literally learn at double the speed and devote a significant portion of their time to independent learning. This experience taught me how to work under high pressure, quickly absorb large amounts of information, and be more disciplined. I also developed my intercultural communication skills and became more independent and adaptable.

— What advice would you give to Polytechnic students who want to go on an exchange program?

Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, prepare in advance, keep track of deadlines, and be sure to brush up on your English. And remember, the university's International Department is always there to help and support you.

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On January 18, Russia celebrates a unique holiday dedicated to linguistic traditions and the importance of understanding the meaning of the words we use in everyday life: Dictionary Day.

The date was chosen to commemorate the beginning of work on the first Soviet explanatory dictionary, edited by Dmitry Ushakov. On January 18, 1920, Vladimir Lenin wrote to Anatoly Lunacharsky, People's Commissar for Education of the RSFSR, proposing "to create a dictionary of words now used by classic writers from Pushkin to Gorky." After extensive work, despite encountering obstacles, the first volume was published in 1935.

The Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language, edited by Dmitry Ushakov, contains over 90,000 entries and remains one of the most outstanding examples of Russian lexicography.

However, Dictionary Day is not only an occasion to remember the history and importance of word meanings, but also an opportunity to congratulate those who study language and literature.

The State University of Management congratulates everyone who contributes to the development and preservation of the language: teachers and lexicographers, writers and editors, and, most importantly, the staff of our university's Department of Russian Language and General Disciplines. We wish students an easy way to absorb information, never confuse "effectiveness" with "efficiency," develop logical thinking, and draw logical conclusions.

Dictionaries are an essential tool for language learning, helping us understand the meaning, usage, and nuances of words. Today's holiday is an excellent opportunity to reflect on how language shapes our perception of the world and the importance of knowledge for effective communication and communication.

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