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Three international students from the Polytechnic University received awards from the St. Petersburg government. The ceremony, held in the historic Smolny building, was conducted by Yevgeny Grigoryev, Chairman of the City Committee for External Relations.

Sofia Yatsenko, a fourth-year student at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Production (IBBS), was recognized for outstanding scientific achievements. She is studying Biotechnology at the Polytechnic University.

Dmitrii Rusnak, a third-year student at the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Economics, Management and Transport (IPMET) and Moldova, was awarded for his active social work.

Third-year student of the Higher School of International Relations, Ogultach Rakhimova from Turkmenistan, was awarded an award for creative achievements.

"Polytechnic students not only study, but also create the university's history," noted Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs. "Their victories at the city level demonstrate the highest level of preparation, determination, and talent. We are proud that they represent our university and their countries with dignity, making an invaluable contribution to the academic and cultural life of the Polytechnic and St. Petersburg."

Sofia Yatsenko shared her impressions: "The invitation to the majestic Smolny was a pleasant surprise. It was a joy to see so many talented young people from different countries. Moments like these undoubtedly become some of the most vivid memories of my student years!"

"It's a great honor for me to receive thanks and gifts from the External Relations Committee. Thank you for your attention and support, which inspires me to do even more!" added Ogultach Rakhimova.

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Polytechnic students congratulated children undergoing treatment in the surgical department of the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology on the upcoming holiday. This initiative has been held at the university for four years now, as it's always a pleasure to bring joy to children in need.

More than ten "boxes of courage" were sent to the children. Over the course of several weeks, caring Polytechnic staff and students brought toys, books, puzzles, coloring books, pencils, markers, play dough, and much more to the collection points. The gifts were for all ages, as both toddlers and adults are undergoing treatment. Everyone was able to find something they loved. In addition to the gifts, every child received sweets.

Father Frost distributed gifts in the wards, and the remaining ones were placed in the medical offices. This helps children feel calmer during procedures and gives them courage.

"I always participate in such events. I want children to never cry or get sick. There are no other people's children; they are all ours. I believe such events are important and necessary for both adults and children. But, again, I would like doctors, especially pediatricians, to have as little work as possible. Positive emotions always have a positive effect on mood and instill confidence, especially in children," noted Svetlana Sharova, Leading HR Specialist in the HR Department.

In addition to Father Frost, gifts were distributed by the Public Relations Department, the Director of the Higher School of Power Engineering and the head of the System Engineering student design bureau, Alena Aleshina, and Polytechnic University hockey players—IFCST postgraduate student Yaroslav Abornev and IPMEiT master's student Evgeny Poltanov.

The staff of the SPbPU Human Resources Directorate collected the most gifts, becoming the campaign's record-breakers.

"I think this is a wonderful initiative! The number of gifts clearly shows that we have caring people at our university, ready to give others positive emotions and support during difficult times. Since one of the boxes is always located near our office, we see how quickly they fill up. "Children who receive these gifts will continue to believe in miracles and will receive the positive emotions they need for a speedy recovery," shared Karina Rachenko, Head of Human Resources.

Ekaterina Borodina, Head of the Department for Academic and Teaching Staff, commented on the importance of this campaign: "It's very important for us to help people, to not pass by, and to not remain indifferent to each other. The Box of Courage is a wonderful opportunity to support children, give them small joys, and bring a smile to their faces. Children value attention and belief in miracles! We're always happy to be part of a great, good cause."

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The Polytechnic University held its traditional annual legal forum, POLYLEX. This year, the forum was timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the Northern Sea Route's development. The key event was the plenary session of the 11th All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation, "Current Issues of Ensuring National Security."

Polytechnicians, representatives of law enforcement agencies and the judicial system, legislative and executive authorities at all levels, the real sector of the economy, and the scientific community of the CIS gathered in the Polytechnic's Main Building.

Opening the meeting, Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and STE, emphasized: "The Polytechnic University has historically fostered legal education, inextricably linked to national security issues. As Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security at SPbPU, noted at Lawyer's Day in the White Hall, a close relationship between engineers and lawyers is crucial at all times. And here, the Polytechnic University is ahead of the curve, advancing the trend of high-quality, cutting-edge education."

Ivan Mushket, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the IPA CIS Council, conveyed welcoming remarks from Secretary General Dmitry Kobitsky to the event participants and specifically highlighted the role of the Polytechnic University and the scientific discourses held within its walls in the development of modern legal science.

Alexey Zinchuk, a member of the 7th St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly, noted the importance and necessity of annual legal events: the "Problems of Law in Modern Russia" conference and the POLYLEX Polytechnic Legal Forum, for developing students—future lawyers—as professionals who will be responsible for the development of our country.

Cybersecurity was the focus of the plenary session. Sberbank representatives Natalia Eroshenko (Head of Corporate Business and Government Relations at the Legal Department of Sberbank's North-West Bank) and Pavel Glukhov, Head of Retail Business Protection, addressed the topic. The experts presented a report titled "Challenging Transactions Influenced by Fraudsters."

Also speaking at the conference were Alexander Smirnov, Head of the Forensic Science Department of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Lipetsk Region, and Vasilina Brusentseva, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (Lipetsk Branch). Nikita Yakovlev, Head of the Department of Criminal and Civil Law at Lipetsk State Technical University, presented a report titled "Cybersecurity of Minors: Modern Threats and Effective Protection."

Speakers from Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Belarus joined via video link.

Vladimir Mikhailov, Senior Prosecutor of the Criminal and Judicial Department of the Leningrad Region Prosecutor's Office, addressed cybersecurity issues and shared the prosecutor's office's best practices in this area. He also cited several successful cases based on collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the scientific community to apprehend criminals.

This year's special guests were Diana Zholudeva, Pavel Skakun, Darya Vashko, Alexander Belov, and Alexey Chumovitsky, representatives of the Scientific and Practical Center of the State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus. They shared their experience in developing forensic examination in Belarus and praised the work of the Polytechnic University in developing forensic science activities through the Higher School of Law and Forensic Technical Examination. They outlined further plans for collaboration, joint publications, and development of a methodological framework.

In addition to the plenary session, other important events were held at the university: a scientific and practical conference on "Counteracting Corruption," a student and school conference on "The Constitution—the Foundation of the State's Legal System," master classes on forensic expertise in law enforcement, and a moot court.

"POLYLEX is gaining momentum every year," noted event participants. "It's no longer just a small-scale legal forum at the Polytechnic University, but a significant international event in its own right."

The forum featured an exhibition of scientific, educational, and methodological works on jurisprudence and forensic examination. A collection of abstracts will be published following the forum's results. The best articles will be included in a special issue of the interdisciplinary scientific journal "Current Problems of Science and Practice" (RSCI).

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In December, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University completed a pilot project to provide internships for teachers in local government bodies. "Open Municipality: Best Practices in St. Petersburg."

The internship program was implemented jointly with the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 17. The long-standing collaboration between the Council and the Polytechnic University is aimed at developing the human resources potential of municipal services, implementing modern management practices, and improving the quality of training for local government specialists.

The purpose of the internship was to improve and enhance the professional skills of teachers in the field of local government, as well as to integrate current municipal management practices into the university's educational process.

As part of the program, participants studied the theoretical foundations of local self-government in the Russian Federation and St. Petersburg, including the regulatory and financial aspects of local government activities. They analyzed the practices of St. Petersburg municipalities in the areas of public improvement, public relations, interdepartmental collaboration, the use of information and analytical technologies, and the development of leisure, sports, and educational initiatives.

The event was attended by teachers of the Higher School of Public and Municipal Administration of the Institute of Meteorology and Technology, as well as heads of municipalities and representatives of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg, including: Deputy Executive Director of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg Yulia Slav, Head of the MO "Akademicheskoe" Igor Pyzhik, Head of the MA MO "Akademicheskoe" Elena Korotkova, Head of the MO "Liteyny Okrug" Pavel Daynyak, Member of the Youth Council of the MO "Liteyny Okrug" Andrey Zaretsky, Head of the Department of Improvement of the MA VMO SPb MO "Polyustrovo" Mikhail Artemenok, Chief Specialist of the Department of Improvement of the MA VMO SPb MO "Polyustrovo" Anton Baranov, Deputy Director of the MKU "Improvement Service" of the MO "Vasilievsky" Anastasia Zakimatova.

The work was conducted using the "World Café" technology. Participants developed solutions to key municipal development issues, such as landscaping, organizing interdepartmental cooperation, and building effective dialogue with the public.

Following the discussions, three comprehensive projects were developed, providing for the full implementation of the principle of subsidiarity, a clearer distribution of powers among government bodies, the creation of a unified information environment with elements of artificial intelligence, the implementation of lean management principles in the activities of local government bodies, and the development of practice-oriented interdisciplinary educational programs in the field of urban management.

The "Open Municipality" project is an important step toward bringing the university closer to real-world management practices. "It's crucial for us that faculty have the opportunity to directly interact with local governments, understand the current needs of their territories, and translate this practical experience into the educational process. This format of collaboration improves the quality of training and develops students' practical understanding of the modern urban governance system," said Maxim Ivanov, IPMEIT Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy.

At the end of the event, the participants summarized the results of the pilot internship and agreed on further development of their cooperation. Plans include developing methodological recommendations for key areas of local government activity, implementing joint educational programs, promoting municipal service, and launching the next phase of the project—"Open Municipality 2.0."

Internship participants—HSSU lecturers Yulia Slav, Igor Pyzhik, and Pavel Daynyak—were awarded certificates of completion from the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg.

The "Open Municipality" internship has become an effective platform for professional dialogue between representatives of municipalities and the university community. It's important for us not only to share best practices from St. Petersburg's local governments but also to collaborate with the university to develop modern approaches to training specialists for municipal service. I am confident that the results of this internship will find practical application both in the educational process and in the activities of the city's municipalities," noted Yulia Slav, Deputy Executive Director of the Council of Municipalities of St. Petersburg.

By the end of January, the participants will be developing teaching materials for the subjects taught, based on the data obtained during the internship. Real-life cases and best municipal practices will be incorporated into the training of specialists for local governments. A collection of best practices from St. Petersburg municipalities is also planned for publication.

Participating in the "Open Municipality" internship allowed me to gain a fresh perspective on the work of local government in St. Petersburg. Live interaction with municipal leaders, analysis of real-life management cases, and joint project work provided valuable practical insights that will soon be integrated into the educational process. This format of interaction between the university and municipalities makes the training of future specialists more practical and responsive to modern requirements, shared Tamara Selentyeva, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration.

The implementation of the "Open Municipality" project opens new horizons for collaboration between the Polytechnic University and the city's municipalities, strengthens the connection between education and practice, and improves the quality of training for local government personnel.

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The Nevskaya Ratusha hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the 2025 competition to conduct research on the history of the defense and siege of Leningrad. This year's winners included seven students, graduate students, and staff members from the Polytechnic Institute of Humanities.

The competition was held by the Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg in accordance with the activities of the state program of St. Petersburg "Knowledge Economy in St. Petersburg", approved by the Decree of the Government of St. Petersburg dated 23.06.2014 No. 496, and the Resolution of the Government of St. Petersburg dated 01.08.2022 No. 695 "On the prizes of the Government of St. Petersburg for the winners of the competition for conducting research on the history of the defense and siege of Leningrad."

This competition is of great importance both for popularizing knowledge about the war and the siege and for helping young people determine what is most important to them. It's also a great help to the Institute of Defense and Siege of Leningrad, which was established at the behest of the city's governor within our Siege Memorial Museum," noted Petr Tishchenko, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Archives Committee.

In addition to the prestigious award and the opportunity to contribute to preserving the memory of great events, the winners will receive prizes ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 rubles. In 2024, these prizes were increased by a decision of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.

By decree of the St. Petersburg Government, 25 prizes were awarded based on the results of the competition. Seven of these were awarded to representatives of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In the "Undergraduates" category, the award winners were Polina Krison and Anna Malinina. In the "Graduate Students and Adjuncts" category, the award winners were Tatyana Gavrilova and Alexandra Dmitrieva. In the "Young Scientists" category, the award winner was Ekaterina MushenkoIn the "Young PhD Candidates" category, Dmitry Vycherov and Maxim Ganin won awards.

For many years, I've been studying various aspects of the daily lives of Soviet children and adolescents during the Great Patriotic War. In this context, in recent years, I've begun researching childhood during the siege of Leningrad. As a result of this research, new documents have been introduced into scholarly circulation, providing valuable insights into the evacuation of children and adolescents from Leningrad. I submitted my research for the competition, examining the restoration of the Pioneer camp network in 1944-1945," shared Dmitry Vycherov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Social Sciences.

Students and young scholars carefully studied the archives, collecting, bit by bit, reliable data on the events and people of a fateful era in the history of our city, the country, and the world. Polina Krison, a student at the Higher School of International Relations, dedicated her research to her native Pavlovsk, specifically to Anna Zelenova, director of the Pavlovsk Palace during the Great Patriotic War.

"My family has lived in St. Petersburg for exactly six generations, and I'm proud to be a St. Petersburger, a resident of a city with such a unique and challenging history. "The history of Leningrad during the Great Patriotic War has been the subject of countless studies, yet the equally interesting and significant events that took place in its suburbs are often overlooked. Therefore, for me, promoting Pavlovsk, my small homeland, and the heroism of its residents and individuals is not only a personal interest but also an honor I bear with pride," said Polina Krison, a student at the Graduate School of Management.

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