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Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin (KRSU) and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University demonstrate a unique format of strategic partnership in the field of higher education. The launch of joint educational programs, modernization of curricula, implementation of digital platforms and development of research infrastructure – all these areas have become part of the comprehensive work of the two universities aimed at creating a single educational space and training highly qualified personnel for the economies of Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

The next step in this direction was a working visit to the Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University by the Vice-Rector for Pre-University and Further Education of KRSU Elena Averkova. The main topic of the negotiations was the implementation of the roadmap for cooperation between universities, in particular, the launch of new joint educational projects. The meeting was attended by the Vice-Rector for Further and Pre-University Education of SPbPU Dmitry Tikhonov, the Head of the Directorate of Further Education and Industry Partnership Ivan Kurta and the Head of the Directorate of Pre-University Education and Talent Attraction Nikolay Snegirev.

The parties paid special attention to the development of cooperation in the field of pre-university education. Considering that KRSU has its own school, the possibilities of adapting St. Petersburg practices of working with schoolchildren in the educational space of Kyrgyzstan were discussed. To demonstrate the potential of SPbPU in this area, the delegation visited the SPbPU History Museum, the Research Building, the Open Education Center, and a laboratory for work in the direction of BAS with a modern simulator. Familiarization with the Polytechnic infrastructure laid the foundation for future joint projects on career guidance and preparation of applicants.

During the meeting, the participants noted the need to launch an engineering track based on the International Institute of Continuing Education and Personnel Engineering of KRSU under the coordination and expert support of SPbPU. This area is defined as a priority for joint work in the field of DPO and vocational training.

The new track will focus on the development and implementation of professional training, advanced training and professional retraining programs. These programs are designed to meet the current and future demands of the Kyrgyz labor market and will be in demand in practice among local employers and industrial partners of KRSU.

The implementation of the programs will be characterized by reliance on an electronic educational environment using modern distance learning platforms and artificial intelligence technologies. This will ensure the personalization of educational trajectories and the technological sustainability of solutions.

Work on the engineering track involves developing a detailed concept and roadmap with program launch stages, target indicators, and monitoring mechanisms. Joint events are also planned to promote the track among students, employers, and the professional community of Kyrgyzstan.

As part of the roadmap for work with KRSU, an agreement on cooperation in the field of additional professional education has already been approved. And this year, the first joint DPO programs will be introduced to the Kyrgyz market. We also managed to discuss joint projects in pre-university training and secondary vocational education, – noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

The visit of KRSU strengthened the strategic partnership between the universities and outlined specific practical steps for its development. The launch of the engineering track under the auspices of the two leading universities will be a significant contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel for the real sector of the Kyrgyz economy.

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Source: Official website of the State –

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On August 23, our country celebrates the Day of the defeat of German troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Kursk.

The Battle of Kursk is one of the largest and most strategically important battles of the Great Patriotic War. It took place in the summer of 1943 between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht and lasted 50 days. The battle was of great importance for the outcome of the entire war and became a turning point that finally confirmed the superiority of the Soviet Union over Germany. It is no coincidence that this date was included in the list of Days of Military Glory of Russia.

In developing Operation Citadel, the German command sought to regain the initiative by attacking the salient of the front in the Kursk region, hoping to encircle the Soviet troops and deliver a crushing blow. In response, the Russians created a deeply echeloned system of fortifications. Therefore, the Battle of Kursk can be divided into two stages: defensive and offensive. Germany concentrated about 900 thousand soldiers, about 10 thousand artillery pieces, 2758 tanks and 2050 aircraft for the attack. 1.3 million Soviet soldiers prepared to defend their native land with the support of more than 19 thousand guns and mortars, 3444 tanks and 2172 aircraft.

The Nazi troops advanced on July 5. The Red Army steadfastly withstood the onslaught and, thanks to operational intelligence, even launched counterattacks. One of these was the famous battle near the village of Prokhorovka – the largest tank counter battle in world history, where our units clashed with the elite German divisions “Adolf Hitler”, “Reich” and “Death's Head”.

Soviet offensive operations began on July 17, when the enemy's pressure had not yet died down, so dividing the Battle of Kursk into stages is arbitrary. By the 23rd, the Russians had reached the positions of the fascist troops that they had occupied at the beginning of the battle, and then drove them westward.

The battle ended with the liberation of Orel, Belgorod and Kharkov. Kursk, Orel and Belgorod became the first cities to receive the honorary title of "City of Military Glory".

The German army lost not only the captured lands, about 500 thousand killed, wounded and captured soldiers, 1,500 tanks and 3,700 aircraft, but also the strategic offensive initiative.

The victory in the Battle of Kursk marked the beginning of the Red Army's liberation campaign into occupied Europe.

Among the participants in the turning point battle were several employees of the State University of Management, including two Heroes of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gureev and Pyotr Sedelnikov. The first commanded a mortar regiment and was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd degree, for his successful actions. The second, as part of the 237th Assault Aviation Regiment, received his baptism of fire in the skies over Kursk.

GUU congratulates everyone on this significant day. Glory to our heroic ancestors who defended the fatherland! And glory to their descendants who recently once again drove out the invaders from the Kursk land.

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 08/23/2025

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