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Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the international conference "Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in a Changing World" in Riyadh. The event was organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRC).

The event, dedicated to strengthening emergency preparedness and response systems, brought together over 700 representatives from 103 countries and six international organizations. The conference featured 120 oral presentations, over 100 poster presentations, four roundtable discussions, and technical sessions covering ten thematic areas. Experts, emergency preparedness and response specialists, regulators, and technical specialists shared their experiences, presented research results, and discussed practical measures to strengthen global preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

In his opening address, NRRC Director General and Conference President Dr. Khalid Aleissa emphasized: "Through the integration of new technologies, the sharing of practical experience, and close collaboration with the IAEA and international partners, we are working together to strengthen global resilience in nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response."

Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Technosphere Safety and the head of the international educational program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at the Civil Engineering Institute, presented a report at the "Capacity Building – 1" section on the topic: "Experience in training specialists in the international master's program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University."

During the "Capacity Building 1" and "Capacity Building 2" sessions, Jamila Idrisova participated in discussions on key personnel training issues, including exercise and training programs; training opportunities, knowledge management and education, and postgraduate education programs; best practices in national training programs, including distance, hybrid, and practical training; and mechanisms for knowledge retention and transfer of experience.

Plenary sessions and panel presentations focused on coordination and cooperation in nuclear safety and security, public relations, innovative technologies, capacity building, protection strategies, the interplay between nuclear safety and security, and many other topics. Roundtable discussions addressed current issues of international cooperation, including the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management, effective decision-making under uncertainty, ways to enhance emergency preparedness through exercises, and measures for floating and mobile reactors.

"It was especially gratifying to meet Osama Alzahrani and Tamer Alhakbani, both 2024 graduates of the International Master's Program in Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Institute of Civil Engineering. Both graduates are now employed by the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission," noted Jamila Idrisova.

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The State University of Management hosted the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Sustainable Management: Projects, People, Research" and the awards ceremony for the winners of the GPM Awards Russia 2025 National Competition.

The conference was organized by the Project Alliance Project Managers Association, and co-organized by the State University of Management. Official partners of the event were the Association for Sustainable Development of Industry and the National Institute for Energy-Efficient and Green Construction.

This year's meeting was dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of Mark Lvovich Razu, one of the founders of the project management school in Russia. The scientist's son, Boris Razu, attended the event and expressed gratitude for the fact that the scientific school founded by his father continues to thrive and develop in the Project Management Department at the State University of Management.

At the conference's opening ceremony, experts emphasized the importance of developing a project management culture, integrating ESG approaches, and enhancing the role of science in developing sustainable solutions.

During the strategic session, participants discussed key sustainable development trends in Russia and globally, the evolution of the corporate and government ESG agenda, the impact of technological and personnel changes, and the prospects for industry standards in a rapidly changing landscape.

The strategic session was attended by:

Svetlana Gerasimova, Head of the School of CSR and Sustainable Development and Director of the Project Office for Sustainable Development Strategies and Practices; Pavel Zhesterov, Associate Professor at the Institute of Business Career, Deputy General Director of R-Alliance LLC and Member of the Council of the Association for Sustainable Industrial Development; Alexander Chikin, Director of Sustainable Development and Digitalization at the Ecological Service Sokhrani Les; Ekaterina Dorykina, Sustainable Development Specialist at the Center for Ecology and Climate LLC; Alexander Pavlov, Founder and Head of the Project Management School; Alexander Tovb, President of the SOVNET Project Management Association; and Irina Efremova-Gart, Director of Sustainable Development at Mobius Technologies and Co-Chair of the Expert Council on Sustainable Development at GSOM SPbU.

The session was moderated by Ilya Vinokurov, Deputy Head of the Product Development and Support Department at the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, and Nadezhda Tsvetkova, Head of the Digital Departments project office and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation at SPbPU.

The conference continued with specialized sessions, which provided a platform for in-depth analysis of current challenges and the exchange of practical solutions. Participants focused on changing approaches to implementing sustainable development initiatives and enhancing the professional competencies of strategic development directors, project managers, and project offices. Discussions touched on conducting scientific research in the field of sustainable economics and innovative technologies, as well as changing industry models and strategies for long-term sustainable growth.

Experts from leading large businesses, industry leaders, and government leaders from over 50 Russian regions presented their analytical reports, sharing the results of large-scale ESG transformations and successful practices. Particular attention was paid to leadership models that enable significant results in the implementation of major sustainable development projects and create long-term value for organizations and society.

The conference culminated with an awards ceremony for the winners and finalists of the 2025 National Competition for Professional Project Management in Sustainable Development and ESG in the following categories: Projects, People, Research, Green Office, and Industry Sustainability—each with its own evaluation methodology, expert panel, and selection criteria.

In addition, for its systematic support of the association's projects, expert participation and contribution to the training of management personnel, and for its significant contribution to the development of sustainable project management in Russia, the State University of Management was awarded a special diploma "Partner of the Year 2025" from the Project Alliance Association of Project Managers.

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December 12 marks Constitution Day in Russia—a commemorative date commemorating the adoption of the country's main law. This is more than just a celebration—it's a reminder that our legal system rests on a single foundation that transcends all laws, decrees, and regulations.

The Constitution of the Russian Federation has supreme legal force and applies throughout the country, and any regulations that contradict it are null and void. For the first time in Russian history, it enshrines the direct applicability of constitutional norms: every citizen can defend their rights by directly invoking the Constitution, and the courts are obligated to apply it first and foremost.

A product of presidential confrontation

Sergei Chuev, head of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, spoke about the complex and dramatic history of coordinating the text of the country's main document:

President Boris Yeltsin and the Supreme Soviet of Russia tried to agree on new "rules of the game" throughout the early 1990s. Each side had its own vision. The Supreme Soviet and the Congress of People's Deputies wanted to retain their status as the country's key governing body. Yeltsin's team, however, defended the idea that the "omnipotence of the Soviet" was outdated and a presidential model was needed. Prolonged debates, discussions, and conciliatory meetings yielded no results.

As a result, in the fall of 1993, President Boris Yeltsin decided to take a radical step – a forceful decision to dissolve the Supreme Soviet, which took place in September-October of that year.

As is well known, a constitution always legally enshrines the balance of political forces that exists at the time of its adoption. Russia's fundamental law was no exception. It cemented the presidential "victory."

Expression of the people's will

On December 12, 1993, a referendum was held. 58,187,755 people, or 54.8% of registered voters, participated. 32,937,630 people voted in favor of adopting the Constitution—58.4% of those who participated.

"Russian citizens supported the final draft with their vote, which effectively cemented the country's new political system," concluded Sergei Chuev.

The Constitution officially entered into force on December 25, 1993, the day it was published. It enshrined the principle of separation of powers, human rights and freedoms as the highest values, and a new federal model.

Since 1994, by decree of Boris Yeltsin, December 12 has been a public holiday and a non-working day. However, since January 1, 2005, following amendments to the Labor Code, this day has been designated a working day, and in July of that year, it was designated a commemorative date in Russia.

It should be noted that the Constitution is not a museum exhibit or a ceremonial document, but a working tool that protects citizens' rights every day, regulates the work of government, and determines the country's future. Therefore, since its adoption, the Russian Constitution has been amended repeatedly, reflecting significant changes in Russian society.

"The text of the Constitution has been amended repeatedly, the most significant of which took place in 2020. Gradually, the model of Russia's political system is being filled with new content and practices, emphasizing that the text of the fundamental law is not a 'sacred cow,' but living matter, evolving over time," Sergei Vladimirovich points out.

Sacred symbol

More than a thousand people worked on the text of the Constitution over the course of three and a half years, and it has no single author—it is a collective creation of the era, a sacred symbol of Russian statehood. This is why the special copy of the Constitution, on which the president takes the oath of office upon assuming office, has special significance in the rituals of supreme power in Russia.

The binding of the country's most important book is made of precious red monitor lizard skin, with a massive silver coat of arms and the gold inscription "Constitution of Russia" on the cover. Although the decree establishing presidential regalia was repealed in 2000, and this copy lost its official status, it is traditionally used at all inaugurations as a symbol of continuity and respect for the fundamental law.

Despite its status as a workday, December 12th is marked by celebratory events across the country. The President congratulates citizens on Constitution Day at state awards ceremonies. Regional events include meetings, concerts, and awards ceremonies for judges, lawyers, and government officials. Schools and universities host law classes, lectures, and discussions on civil liberties and the rule of law.

The State University of Management, as a university that trains the next generation of managers, considers one of its key objectives to be developing a deep understanding of the constitutional foundations of Russian statehood in its students. After all, knowledge of and respect for the Constitution is the foundation of responsible, competent, and ethical governance.

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A young scientist from the State University of Management took part in the XV International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future" named after A.N. Chilingarov, which took place from December 9 to 10 in St. Petersburg.

The event traditionally serves as the main platform for dialogue between government, business, science, and society on Arctic development. This year, over 2,000 experts from Russia and other countries gathered to identify development vectors for the Russian Arctic zone.

The business program focused on achieving national development goals for the region for decades to come. Over the course of two days, two plenary sessions and more than 50 discussions took place on key topics, from economics and technology to ecology and security. Each session aimed not only to discuss problems but also to find practical solutions. A large exhibition was held alongside the events, where regions and companies presented innovative projects for Arctic territories.

Denis Serdechny, an associate professor at the State University of Management, Department of Innovation Management, and Head of the Laboratory of Digital and Intelligent Technologies for the Development of Territories of the Russian Federation, took an active part in the forum.

"The Arctic today is a zone of major projects, where economic and logistical activity is growing. The region requires comprehensive solutions and new approaches to management. For Russia, this task is comparable in scale to our ancestors' conquest of space in the last century. It's gratifying to realize that our university's research and educational activities can make a significant contribution to solving such an important and ambitious task," Denis Serdechny shared his impressions.

The scientist noted that at the forum, he became convinced of the relevance of the research areas of the "Digital and Intelligent Technologies for the Development of Regions of the Russian Federation" laboratory, which opened at the State University of Management in 2025. The laboratory's interim results will be submitted to the Forum's organizing committee for inclusion in a public resolution.

As a reminder, following a competitive selection process by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education to establish new youth laboratories, the State University of Management's research project, "Scientific, Methodological, and Practical Foundations for the Development and Application of Digital and Intelligent Technologies to Ensure Sustainable Development in the Regions of the Russian Federation, Including Remote and Hard-to-Access Territories of Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic Zone," received support.

Thanks to this, our university launched a laboratory for "Digital and Intelligent Technologies for the Development of Russian Regions" this fall. The goals of the research team, which consists of more than 70% young scientists, include:

Analysis and systematization of current scientific and technical problems of sustainable development in the regions of the Russian Federation, including remote and hard-to-reach territories of Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic zone; study of existing and promising digital and intelligent progressive technologies that can be applied for the sustainable development of the regions of the Russian Federation, including remote and hard-to-reach territories of Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic zone; development of methods for solving identified scientific and technical problems of sustainable development in the regions of the Russian Federation, including remote and hard-to-reach territories of Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic zone, through the use of digital and intelligent technologies.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is actively developing international cooperation with leading educational and industrial institutions in China. Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in three significant events aimed at expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The Polytechnic University was represented by Darina Balzhimaeva, Lead Manager of the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai, and Anna Kuznetsova and Evgenia Borodina, specialists from the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

A delegation from Polytechnic University took part in the 23rd China International Talent Exchange Conference, which was held at the Shanghai World Expo Center.

The main theme of the exhibition was continuing education. Interest from Chinese colleagues in the university's booth remained strong throughout the event. Requests for advanced training and internships came from a wide range of organizations: from the banking sector, research centers, higher education institutions, medical institutions, educational centers, and industrial corporations.

The goal of Polytechnic University's participation is to develop cooperation in organizing short-term professional development programs for representatives of Chinese companies. During negotiations with organizations such as China Nuclear Industry and China Development and Investment Corporation, the development of programs in information technology, artificial intelligence, materials science, and engineering was discussed.

Participation in the conference contributed to the effective promotion of SPbPU's international continuing education programs. "We are currently seeing a steady increase in the number of inquiries from China," noted Darina Balzhimaeva.

The next step was the university's participation in the prestigious China Education Expo 2025, held in Beijing. The China Association for International Education Exchange (CAIE) holds this annual key event in Southeast Asia, promoting the strengthening of international ties and showcasing the opportunities offered by international education. In 2025, 400 educational institutions from 38 countries participated in the expo.

Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in a presentation of Russian universities at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, as well as in an online broadcast on Chinese internet platforms.

Applicants from China were able to gain a detailed understanding of the educational opportunities offered by Polytechnic University. At our university's booth, they inquired about programs in in-demand fields: IT, construction, computer science, advanced materials, biotechnology, and energy.

Participation in educational exhibitions demonstrates the interest of Chinese students and companies in Polytechnic University programs. Working at the China Education Expo allows us to directly attract talented applicants and strengthen partnerships with Chinese universities.

Our university's delegation also attended the Delta Global Learning Week, an international educational week held at leading Chinese universities: the University of Science and Technology of China, Nanjing University, and Zhejiang University. More than 20 prestigious universities from around the world were represented at the event. At the exhibition, Anna Kuznetsova, a specialist from the SPbPU Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility, presented the university's capabilities, introducing Chinese students to its master's and doctoral programs, as well as summer and winter schools.

Delta Global Learning Week became an effective platform for Chinese students to learn about the Polytechnic's master's and doctoral programs, summer and winter schools, and internships, as well as academic mobility opportunities. Participation in the exhibition opened up a wide range of educational pathways for Chinese students at SPbPU, noted Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

Attracting foreign specialists and working alongside them is a stimulus for our scientific schools, offering an exchange of best practices and new opportunities for joint research. The results of the exhibition confirmed that our Chinese colleagues are ready to follow this path together with the Polytechnic University, emphasized Evgenia Satalkina, Head of the International Education Department.

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