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February 13 is celebrated annually as World Radio Day. It was proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference on October 19, 2011, and the date was chosen for a reason: it was on this day in 1946 that UN Radio was founded.

Although the holiday hasn't been celebrated for very long, it already has its own traditions. For example, UNESCO chooses a special theme for the celebration each year, reflecting the current challenges and opportunities of radio broadcasting. For 2025, the theme was "Radio and Climate Change."

The history of radio

The debate over who invented radio continues to this day. In Russia, the author is considered to be Alexander Popov, in the US, Nikola Tesla, and in the West, Guglielmo Marconi. Three prominent scientists were working on this new form of communication at the same time, without any interactions.

In 1893, Nikola Tesla demonstrated wireless signal transmission at a lecture in St. Louis and then filed patents for his own radio communication system. On May 7, 1895, Alexander Popov presented his device for receiving electromagnetic waves at a meeting of the Russian Physicochemical Society in St. Petersburg. In 1896, Guglielmo Marconi filed a patent for a radio device in the UK, and by 1901, he had made the first transatlantic radio transmission, proving that radio waves could travel thousands of kilometers.

How an invention changed our lives

Radio was long used for military communications, initially transmitting Morse code, and human speech was first heard in 1919. In the USSR, reliable radio broadcasting began in 1924 and was a true revelation – it became the main source of breaking news for all citizens of the country. In 1962, All-Union Radio introduced 24-hour broadcasting, and by 1970, radio broadcasting had reached the entire country. It has become a vital tool for mass information, education, and entertainment.

Radio Today

Despite the rapid development of television, the internet, and social media, this method of communication remains relevant and remains the most accessible media. Radio adapts to trends, broadcasting not only news but also music, podcasts, interviews, and much more.

Congratulations!

Traditionally, this holiday is celebrated by those involved in radio broadcasting. The State University of Management congratulates members of the Center for Space Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Radioelectronic Technologies at the State University of Management, radio station staff, military communications specialists, students and teachers specializing in radio engineering, and all radio enthusiasts!

Thank you for creating and developing technologies that help us stay connected!

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On February 12, the State University of Management held the opening of the spring season of the Service-Learning program.

Deputy Minister Olga Petrova commented on this event on the official social media accounts of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education: "I'm pleased to see how students from the State University of Management are implementing projects that help people and make society stronger. Working with real social clients helps them gain practical skills and build a strong portfolio. It's especially important that such initiatives instill in students responsibility, initiative, and a willingness to work in real-world situations."

At the grand opening of the season, GUU Vice-Rector Pavel Pavlovsky described the program's history and emphasized the wide range of tasks it addresses, from assisting large families to organizing nationwide events.

"You're all future managers here. And becoming one in theory without organizing any work in practice is impossible. Without such experience, you'll never know what to do when your colleague misses a deadline," warned Pavel Pavlovsky.

Alexander Romanov, Deputy Head of the Department for Work with Educational Organizations at the Dobro.rf Association, reported that the program's new digital service was launched in January, and that GUU students will be among the first to test it out.

Yulia Ustinova, Deputy Head of the Department of National Priorities and Regional Interaction at the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, emphasized that the State University of Management is not only a leader in implementing the "Service-Learning" program, but also sets trends and guiding principles for others.

Veronika Balandina, head of the Service-Learning program at SUM, spoke about the main results of the program's implementation at our university in 2025.

"The program covers 100% of the programs offered at SUM. For each program, we select appropriate assignments from social stakeholders. Even if we don't have a specific program, such as veterinary science, but the project seems interesting, we find partners and specialists at other universities," said Veronika Balandina.

A total of 1,389 students participated in the program's activities, implementing over 195 projects and helping more than 15,000 beneficiaries.

As a clear example of the results of student work, the team that won last year's project competition within the "Service Learning" program presented an advertising brochure for the "Alien Guest" Charitable Foundation.

As a reminder, the Service-Learning program has been implemented at SUM since 2023 and is integrated into the educational process: students address social issues as part of their academic studies. In 2025, SUM was ranked first in Russia for the number of social orders processed in the first quarter, took second place in the All-Russian Competition for Best Practices in Organizing Volunteer and Community Activities in Russian Universities in the category "Best Practices in the Implementation of the Federal Service-Learning Program," and was included in a collection of program case studies at Moscow universities.

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The 2nd All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation, "Innovative Approaches in Urban Development: Science, Education, and Practice," was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was organized by the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering, the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, the Research Institute of Advanced Urban Development, and the Leningrad Region Urban Development Policy Committee, with the support of the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.

The conference served as an interdisciplinary platform for dialogue between government officials, the scientific community, and business. Its main goal was to discuss current challenges in modern urban development, exchange best practices, and develop joint solutions for the development of agglomeration systems and large cities.

The conference was opened by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, President of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS) Dmitry Shvidkovsky, Special Representative of the Governor of St. Petersburg for Economic Development Anatoly Kotov, President of the St. Petersburg Union of Architects Vladimir Grigoriev, General Director of JSC "St. Petersburg Development Corporation" Denis Gornev, Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation Alexander Stepanov, and Chairman of the Southern Territorial Branch of RAACS Yuri Rysin.

Today, the future of urban development directly depends on the development of science and the training of highly qualified personnel. The city must change, acquiring a national identity. I am confident that the training of such professionals will become the foundation for the sustainable development of the urban development industry, noted Dmitry Shvidkovsky.

The first day of the conference was devoted to current issues in contemporary urban development policy and existing challenges in territorial planning. Particular attention was paid to the role of universities in implementing the urban development agenda. Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute, delivered a report titled "The Role of Universities in Implementing the Urban Development Agenda of the City and Region." She emphasized the importance of training students in territorial planning and urban design.

On the first day of the event, Margarita Perkova, Director of the ISI Higher School of Design and Architecture, presented a report titled "Urban Zoning of the Leningrad Region." Sergey Lutchenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Leningrad Region Urban Development Policy Committee and Associate Professor at the ISI Higher School of Design and Architecture, presented a report titled "Urban Development Policy: Science, Education, and Practice." Pavel Spirin, Director of the Research Institute of Industrial Geosciences and Head of the Urban Development Department at the ISI Research Institute for Advanced Urban Development, and Dmitry Shvidkovsky, President of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, presented a joint report titled "Future Traditions in Modern Urban Development. Spatial Development of the Territories of the Russian Federation."

The second day of the conference was devoted to a discussion of current tools and technologies for spatial development, as well as issues of functional, transport, and infrastructure planning in the context of modern industry challenges.

Pavel Spirin presented a report titled "Formation of the Kingisepp Industrial and Logistics Cluster Based on Urban Development Documents." Margarita Perkova and Alexandra Kuzmina, Vice President of the Union of Architects of Russia, presented a joint report titled "Urban Development of the Moscow Region. Announcement of the Thematic Issue of the "Architecture and Construction of Russia" Journal."

On the second day, a project session, "High-Rise Construction in the Leningrad Region," was held, featuring senior undergraduate and graduate students from specialized universities in the city and leading practicing architects from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Leningrad Region Committee for Urban Development Policy commissioned the project session.

A special event was the awards ceremony for the winners of the 1st International Competition of Graduation Theses (Projects) for Bachelor's, Specialist, and Master's Students in Urban Planning, Architecture, and Design, "ARCHIGRAD," held in 2025 by the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU. The competition aims to identify and support promising graduation projects in urban planning, architecture, and design.

The competition featured 378 entries in eight categories from 44 higher education institutions in 27 Russian cities, as well as from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The entries covered a wide range of topics, from the renovation of historical sites and the design of sustainable urban environments to the development of digital interfaces, architectural solutions for the Arctic and the Far North, and the design of cultural heritage sites and tourism infrastructure.

On the third day, a field trip to Gatchina took place, where participants visited the Gatchina Palace, the Stationmaster's House, and the memorial complex "In Memory of the Civilians of the USSR – Victims of Nazi Genocide during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945."

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Bui Nguyen Bao Ngoc, a Vietnamese student at SPbPU's Preparatory Department, is just beginning her journey at the Polytechnic University. She has already overcome thousands of kilometers and a language barrier. She came to St. Petersburg not just to enroll in the university, but to continue a family tradition.

— Ngok, why did you choose Russia and the Polytechnic University? Did the university live up to your expectations?

"I chose Russia because my father studied here before. Dad got in many years ago, and now it's my turn. And I'm glad I made the right choice. Polytechnic University is a serious place. The studies are challenging, but I see the results. The program is exactly what I hoped for—deep and genuine."

— If you had the opportunity to send a message to your past self, what is the main piece of advice you would give?

"I would tell myself, 'Ngok, you need to practice Russian more and not be afraid of mistakes.' Because only through practice and overcoming fear can you learn the language well enough to study in your field."

— What study habit has been the most useful for you during this time?

"The most useful habit is to learn vocabulary and review grammar every day. Without daily practice, the language is forgotten very quickly."

— What helps you in your studies now, and what, on the contrary, hinders you?

"A good schedule really helps me. When everything is organized, you have time to study and relax. The language barrier is a real hurdle, of course. Sometimes I know what I want to say, but I can't find the right words."

— Speaking of the language barrier, was there ever any funny or awkward situation related to not knowing Russian?

— Oh, yes! When I was just starting to learn Russian, I once said to the teacher, "Goodbye" instead of "Hello." It was really awkward, but now I remember it with a smile.

— What are your impressions of the teachers?

"The teachers here are kind and good. They really want to help us. I think adapting would have been much more difficult without their support."

— Besides studying, did you manage to make friends in the new city?

— Of course! I've made a lot of new friends. It's an amazing feeling—I now have friends from all over the world. We communicate in Russian, and it helps us all progress.

— What are your plans for the future?

I plan to complete the preparatory course and enroll in a master's program at the Polytechnic University's Faculty of Law. I want to become a good specialist.

— Ngok, finish the sentence: “Studying at the Polytechnic is like…”

— Studying here is a challenge, but very interesting. I like it.

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