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Polytechnic University students won the All-Russian Olympiad in transport specialties.

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The final round of the All-Russian Student Olympiad in Road Transport Specialties took place in Rostov-on-Don at the Don State Technical University. Students from the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated. The event brought together the best graduates from the country's leading transport universities.

The jury also included HSE Associate Professor Alexander Kashtalinsky. He presented four final theses by HSE students who demonstrated outstanding results.

The winners and prize-winners were students and graduates of the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Metallurgical and Nuclear Engineering.

Maria Abdulazyanova (1st year Master's degree student) — 1st place in the nomination "Research Diploma Theses" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Kirill Kamaev (1st year Master's degree student) — 1st place in the nomination "Automated Traffic Management Systems" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Ekaterina Kozlova (graduate of 2025) — 1st place in the nomination "Organization and Ensuring the Safety of Non-Motorized Road Users" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Victoria Afonina (1st year Master's degree student) — 2nd place in the nomination "Traffic Organization with Reconstruction of the Street and Road Network" (supervisor — Professor of the HSE Andrey Gorev)

Alexander Kashtalinsky commented on the Polytechnic students' success: "We are proud to see that our students' final projects demonstrated a high level, confidently competing with projects from graduates of such flagship transport universities as MADI, SibADI, and DSTU. This demonstrates that the quality of training at the IMMiT Higher School of Transport meets the modern requirements of the transport industry."

At the same time, Alexander Sergeevich noted a serious problem: "Unfortunately, we are seeing a steady decline in the number of graduate theses on traffic management nationwide. This is directly related to the merger and closure of specialized departments. Given the acute shortage of qualified design engineers, this situation poses a significant threat to the development of Russia's transport infrastructure."

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Demand for Engineering Education: Polytechnic University Assesses Growing Interest from Central Asian Applicants

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Representatives of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took part in a series of events as part of the International Educational Fair 2025. It was held in Kazakhstan (Astana, Almaty), Uzbekistan (Tashkent), and Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek).

The Polytechnic University was represented by Taisiya Kletskina, a specialist in the International Interuniversity Cooperation Department at SPbPU, and Ekaterina Pirkovska, a specialist in the International Student Services Department.

SPbPU's booth actively engaged applicants and their parents in consultations. Polytechnic University specialists provided detailed information on the undergraduate and graduate programs, detailed admission requirements, and provided a variety of financing options. Applicants interested in technical programs were most active, with particular attention paid to master's programs in Kyrgyzstan.

There is growing demand for high-quality engineering education. The nature of these requests demonstrates a high level of awareness among potential students. Applicants asked specific questions about the university's facilities, internship opportunities during their studies, and career paths after graduation. This meaningful dialogue reflects a mature approach to educational choice and aligns with the university's goals of attracting motivated and talented international students.

Our delegation held a series of meetings with the leadership of partner universities, including the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana and the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in Bishkek. During the talks, the development of joint educational modules and academic exchanges was discussed. Particular attention was paid to attracting talented international applicants. Taisiya Kletskina, a specialist at the SPbPU Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation, spoke about postgraduate admission opportunities for international Olympiad winners. "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project".

Introductory meetings were organized for potential participants, during which they were given a detailed explanation of the registration requirements, the competitive examination format, and the interview process. Prospective applicants were introduced to the list of SPbPU academic advisors, the available educational programs, and received instructions on how to use the university's official website.

Our outreach efforts demonstrated that prospective students from Asia are actively interested in studying at SPbPU. In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the technical undergraduate programs generated particular interest, while in Kyrgyzstan, it was the technical master's programs that attracted the most interest.

A significant outcome of SPbPU's participation in the exhibition was recognition of the university's achievements. The organizing committee of the International Educational Exhibition, represented by Central Asian Education

"This award is important evidence of the effectiveness of our work on the university's international positioning. It confirms that our strategy of direct dialogue with applicants and active participation in key regional events is absolutely sound. This is the result of the coordinated work of the entire team of the Center for International Recruitment and Communications, led by Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SPbPU. We are pleased that our efforts to create accessible educational opportunities have been recognized," noted Maria Bocharova, Director of the Center for International Recruitment and Communications at SPbPU.

"This award is not just formal recognition, but a reflection of the tangible results of our work in the region. It demonstrates that the Polytechnic University's authority and recognition in the Central Asian academic community continue to grow. For us, as a university that prioritizes internationalization, such distinctions serve as an important benchmark and motivation for the further development of our partner network," commented Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs.

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Victory and prizes: results of the international Synergy Network Competition

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Polytechnic students successfully competed in the annual international network-based contact-remote youth competition, Synergy Network Competition 2025. Teams from BSTU "Voenmekh," Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, and National Research University "MPEI" also participated in the competition.

According to the competition rules, teams of two participants from different universities were drawn. The work was conducted remotely. In the first stage, one participant acted as a logic controller programmer and implemented the specified algorithm for the setup, while the other participant served as the operator, assembling the necessary setup configuration to control a set of pneumatic cylinders. In the second stage, the participants swapped roles.

This year, Polytechnic University was represented at the competition by students from the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity: Vladimir Chlenov, Alexander Podlovchenko, Artem Bedenkov, and Ivan Baranov.

The experts from SPbPU at the distributed sites were senior lecturer A. Militsyn and engineer S. Savelyev (VShUKS IKNK).

Our guys performed brilliantly! They demonstrated not only a high level of knowledge and skill, but also showed character, overcoming all the technical challenges that arose.

Winners in the PNA nomination

Personal standings

1st place — Vladislav Kuzin (MPEI), Artem Kislov (MPEI) 2nd place — Vladimir Chlenov (SPbPU), Ivan Fadeev (MPEI) 3rd place — Alexander Podlovchenko (SPbPU)

Team standings

1st place — Vladimir Chlenov (SPbPU) and Vladislav Kuzin (MPEI) 2nd place — Alexander Podlovchenko (SPbPU) and Artem Kislov (MPEI) 3rd place — Ivan Fadeev (MPEI) and Nikita Laryushkin (BSTU)

Winners in the MPS nomination

Personal standings

1st place — Ivan Baranov (SPbPU), Vasily Chernov (MPEI), Sergey Ozerov (MPEI) 2nd place — Artem Bedenkov (SPbPU)

Team standings

1st place — Ivan Baranov (SPbPU) and Vasily Chernov (MPEI) 2nd place — Artem Bedenkov (SPbPU) and Sergey Ozerov (MPEI)

It should be noted that winning a prize in the competition allows one to participate in the portfolio competition for admission to the master's program at the Higher School of Economics and the Institute of Cultural Studies of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

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October 31, 2025 We've collected facts about our beloved bison for you!

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We've collected some facts about our beloved bison for you!

October 31, 2025

We've collected some facts about our beloved bison for you!

Despite their bulk, bison are agile jumpers. They can leap fences up to 2 meters high.

The herd is dominated by a matriarchal system. The oldest cow, the leader, determines migration routes and protects the group.

The calf stands on its feet 2 hours after birth.

Each adult bison eats about 30 kg per day. In winter, food is hidden under the snow, and supplementary feeding becomes a lifeline for these relict giants.

Winter is just around the corner! The bison in the Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve need 50.1 tons of hay and 14.7 tons of grain for the entire winter. Thanks to you, 92,839 rubles out of 927,600 rubles have already been collected!

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Attention, students who hold the Pushkin Card

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Attention, student Pushkin Card holders! Effective January 1, 2026, VTB Bank will become the Pushkin Card operator. To maintain access to the program in 2026, please submit an application for a virtual Pushkin Card to VTB Bank by December 28, 2025 (see the instructions on the poster). We also remind you that your card balance is updated annually starting January 1. Unused balances are not accumulated, so any funds not spent by the end of the calendar year will be written off.

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The NSU team won prizes at the RuCode International Championship.

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On October 19, the NSUtella team, consisting of Roman Boluts, Matvey Goncharov, and Sofia Lylova, representing the Faculty of Information Technology, took part in the finals of the RuCode International Championship and took 25th place in the A/B division, becoming the competition's prize winner.

RuCode is a major all-Russian IT festival on artificial intelligence and algorithmic programming, bringing together schoolchildren, students, and professionals interested in modern technology. It is organized by the country's leading universities, technology parks, public organizations, and IT companies, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The festival includes championships in competitive programming and artificial intelligence, educational intensives, career guidance events, master classes, and lectures. For many participants, RuCode offers an opportunity to test themselves against tough competition and gain practical experience solving challenging problems.

"I decided to participate because I knew RuCode was an interesting Olympiad. Last year, I participated as a school student," says Roman Boluts, a first-year undergraduate student at the Faculty of Information Technology at NSU.

The finals took place at NSU. The Olympiad began at 2:10 PM and lasted five hours. According to the competition rules, each team was assigned one computer, on which the participants took turns solving problems.

"The tasks varied in difficulty—from very simple ones, which almost everyone solved, to very complex ones, which only a few teams managed. This wasn't a training event, but a competition, so I didn't gain any new knowledge, but it was a good way to test my skills and preparation," Roman shares.

The results of the finals were published in championship tableFollowing their performance, the NSU team received a RuCode prize winner's diploma, cementing the university's reputation as one of the strongest participants in Russian programming competitions.

The material was prepared by: Yulia Dankova, NSU press service

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The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China, led by Xi Jinping.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Saturday that the Chinese city of Shenzhen will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026.

This was announced at the session on the transition of the APEC presidency during the 32nd Informal Meeting of the Organization's Economic Leaders.

Xi Jinping stressed that APEC is the most important economic cooperation mechanism in the Asia-Pacific region, having made a significant contribution to its growth and prosperity.

Building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future is not only an important way to achieve long-term development and prosperity in the region, but also a common aspiration of all parties, he said.

The Chinese President noted that in 2026, China will host the APEC summit for the third time. China stands ready to seize this opportunity and work with all parties to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future, promote growth and prosperity in the region, and focus on advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific and practical cooperation in areas such as connectivity, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence, so as to inject greater vitality and impetus into the development of the Asia-Pacific region and bring greater benefits to the people of the region, Xi Jinping stated.

He said that Shenzhen is located on the Pacific coast and has transformed itself over the past few decades from a small, backward fishing village into a modern international metropolis.

He called the city's rise a miracle in the history of global development, created by the Chinese people, and an important window into China's relentless pursuit of a win-win, win-win strategy of opening up.

Xi Jinping said he looks forward to all parties meeting in Shenzhen next year to jointly discuss development plans for the Asia-Pacific region and create a bright future for it.

The leaders of the participating economies actively supported China's hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year. They agreed with China's philosophy as host of the meeting.

They also expressed hope for the full success of the APEC Year of China, which is expected to contribute to the development of regional cooperation and promote common development and prosperity. –0–

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China's Ministry of Commerce: Dutch interference in corporate affairs disrupts global production and supply chains

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — The Dutch government's unlawful interference in a company's internal affairs has led to chaos in global production and supply chains, China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.

A department spokesman made the statement while commenting, at the media's request, on recent events related to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary of the Chinese company Wingtech.

As a responsible country, China pays full attention to the security and stability of its domestic and international production and supply chains, a ministry spokesperson said.

He recommended that businesses facing practical difficulties immediately contact the Ministry of Commerce or local authorities regulating commercial activity. The Ministry will take the actual situation into account and provide export incentives to businesses that meet certain conditions, he concluded. -0-

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The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China, according to Xi Jinping.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Saturday that the informal APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (APEC) will be held in Shenzhen, China, in November 2026.

China will host this important event for the third time.

Xi Jinping noted that Shenzhen is located on the Pacific coast and has transformed itself from a small, backward fishing village into a modern international metropolis over the past few decades.

He called the city's rise a miracle in the history of global development, created by the Chinese people, and an important window into China's relentless pursuit of a win-win, win-win strategy of opening up.

Xi Jinping said he looks forward to all parties meeting in Shenzhen next year to jointly discuss development plans for the Asia-Pacific region and create a bright future for it.

The leaders of the participating economies actively supported China's hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year. They agreed with China's philosophy as host of the meeting.

They also expressed hope for the full success of the APEC Year of China, which is expected to contribute to the development of regional cooperation and promote common development and prosperity. –0–

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Brothers Forever: GUU students attended the anniversary of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society

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The first organization of this kind in Russia turned 68 years old—the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society—has been uniting people and institutions for decades to support good-neighborly bilateral relations.

The anniversary was celebrated in a festive atmosphere at the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow. Galina Kulikova, First Deputy Chair of the Society, Honorary Doctor of the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Honored Cultural Worker of the Russian Federation, delivered a report entitled "Public Diplomacy in Russian-Chinese Relations." Kulikova has been studying China for over 70 years and has contributed significantly to the development of bilateral ties, and her experience inspires young researchers.

The Chinese side was represented at the celebration by Zhang Wei, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Russia, and Feng Litao, Minister Counselor for Culture and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow.

Our university was represented by Fanis Sharipov, a member of the Society's board, and students from the Russian-Chinese educational program "International Manufacturing Business," which is implemented by SUM in partnership with leading Chinese universities. The students not only observed diplomatic practices but also had the opportunity to directly exchange experiences with leading experts. It is worth noting that the State University of Management actively participates in the activities of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society as a member of the organization.

The SUM delegation was joined at the anniversary celebration by colleagues from the Institute of Asian and African Studies (IAAS) of Moscow State University, MGIMO, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, as well as the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The celebration served as a platform for sharing public diplomacy experience with new generations of specialists, and SUM's participation emphasized that cooperation between Russia and China is developing through education and practice.

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