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The Russian-Arabic Language and Culture Club: A New Platform for Intercultural Dialogue at the Polytechnic University

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The Russian-Arabic Language and Culture Club has opened at the Polytechnic Institute of Humanities. Arabic is the official language in 24 countries: Egypt, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, Algeria, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tunisia, and others. This new student initiative aims to foster intercultural dialogue, strengthen humanitarian ties, and expand the university's international cooperation.

The club was initiated by students Alexey Mochalov (Humanities Institute, Higher School of International Relations) and Youssef Bassem Hassan Abdelsamiyeh (Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade). The club will be led by Irina Kolesnik, a Middle Eastern culture teacher and responsible for international students at the Humanities Institute, and Abu Haidar Fawzi Hanna, an Arabic language teacher at the Higher School of International Relations at the Humanities Institute.

The opening ceremony brought together Russian and international students from SPbPU studying Arabic, interested in the history and culture of the Arab world, and international cooperation.

The program included a presentation of the club's concept and activities, plans for organizing language meetings, thematic lectures, discussion platforms, cultural evenings, and educational events focused on developing communicative and intercultural skills. Special attention will be paid to creating conditions for regular language practice and expanding students' academic contacts.

Assistant Vice-Rector for International Affairs Pavel Nedelko noted that this event is a particular joy for him, as many years ago he himself participated in and organized the "A Thousand and One Nights" event with Arab students.

The cultural and creative component of the program was an important element. At an exhibition dedicated to the traditions and cultural heritage of Russia and Arab countries, guests learned about their cultures, histories, and everyday life, and sampled national delicacies.

The musical accompaniment was provided by professional performer and renowned musician Argishti, who performed compositions on traditional Eastern instruments—the Arabic oud and the Armenian duduk. Incidentally, the musician's parents are both Polytechnic University graduates (his father is an Arab from Algeria, and his mother is Russian).

The cultural portion of the event continued with a performance by Iraqi artist Mustafa Akram and poetry readings in Russian and Arabic. A themed photo zone was also organized for guests.

The event's status was underscored by the presence of distinguished guests: Waddah Al-Jundi, Director of the Center for Russian-Arab Cooperation in St. Petersburg, and Selim Samir Ali Hassan, Press Secretary; Adam Ahmed Abdillah Ishaq, President of the African Unity NGO; and Irina Artemyeva, Representative of the House of Nationalities. Their participation underscores the initiative's significance for developing intercultural ties in St. Petersburg and strengthening partnerships between educational and public organizations.

The project was supported by the Directorate of the Humanitarian Institute and the Volunteer Projects Center "Harmony" (Dobro.Center SPbPU).

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Diplomas were awarded at the Faculty of Full-Time Education at SPbGASU

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Dean of the Faculty of Continuous Education Sergei Shirshchikov congratulates the graduates.

On February 24 and 25, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering held graduation ceremonies for graduates of the Faculty of Full-Time Education. In 2026, the university graduated 526 specialists who successfully completed their undergraduate, specialist, and master's degree programs.

Issue results

400 people received bachelor's degrees, including:

292 students – full-time and part-time, 108 students – correspondence.

Six undergraduate students graduated from the university with honors.

Forty-three students completed the specialist's degree programs. Ninety graduates completed the master's degree programs, 30 of whom received honors degrees.

State examination commissions have recognized a number of final qualifying theses and master's dissertations that are distinguished by a high level of development, relevance, and practical significance.

The best final qualifying works

Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures

The department highlighted the work of Ekaterina Antonyuk (Construction major, Industrial and Civil Construction) on the topic of "New building of a general education institution, St. Petersburg" (supervisor – PhD in Engineering, Associate Professor Tatyana Khegay).

Ekaterina Antonyuk

The project included a full cost estimate and a set of graphic materials for an extension to the existing school building, designed in a unified architectural style. The project includes modern educational spaces: computer science classrooms using customized artificial intelligence systems, specialized chemistry and biology classrooms with demonstration areas. The project is focused on creating a modern educational environment and takes into account current requirements for the development of school infrastructure.

Department of Heat and Gas Supply and Ventilation

The work of Dmitry Sorokin (profile: "Engineering life support systems in construction") on the topic "Ventilation of the library and cultural center in St. Petersburg" (supervisor – PhD in engineering, associate professor Yulia Ivanova) was noted.

The project developed general ventilation systems based on separate supply and exhaust units for the first and second floors of the building, as well as local exhaust systems for the restrooms. The graduate demonstrated a confident understanding of the regulatory framework, applied modern calculation methods, and selected the appropriate equipment.

Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction

The commission highlighted the work of Ksenia Azarchenko (profile: "Motorways") on the topic "Project for organizing major repairs of a section of the Novorzhev-Opochka highway in the Pskov region" (supervised by senior lecturer Anna Simonova).

Ksenia Azarchenko

The project developed solutions for restoring structural elements of a regional highway section, bringing them up to regulatory requirements. Calculations of personnel, resource, material, and equipment requirements were performed, and project timelines and technical and economic indicators were determined. Particular attention was paid to stabilizing the slopes with geosynthetics. The project is based on modern road construction technologies.

Also noted was the work of Kirill Ladygin (field of study: "Transport Process Technology", profile: "Automobile Transportation and Traffic Organization") on the topic of changes to the public transport route network after the opening of the Bogatyrsky Prospekt and Kamenka/Shuvalovsky Prospekt metro stations (supervised by Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Yegor Golov).

The paper analyzed the socioeconomic and planning characteristics of St. Petersburg's Primorsky District, examined the existing route network, and identified the catchment areas of new transport hubs. Proposals for adjusting traffic patterns and route parameters were developed, based on operational and socioeconomic performance indicators.

Department of Construction Physics, Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering

The department recognized the work of Kirill Sazanov (Electrical Engineering and Power Engineering major) on the topic of "Designing the power supply for an electric charging station on the territory of a gas station" (supervised by PhD in Engineering, Associate Professor Viktor Reznicenko).

The project focuses on developing a power supply system for a gas station, taking into account increased reliability requirements. A feasibility study was completed, occupational safety issues were addressed, and the graphic design was created using modern software.

Department of Technical Operation of Vehicles

The work of Andrey Kupreev (profile: "Cars and automobile industry") on the topic "Development of a specialized service station for repairing steering systems of trucks" (supervisor – Ph.D. in engineering Igor Graevsky) was noted.

The paper analyzes existing approaches to servicing steering systems and substantiates technical and technological solutions. The station design was developed in accordance with current regulatory requirements, and the documentation complies with the standards of the Unified System of Design Documentation (ESKD) and the Unified System of Technological Documentation (ESTD).

Best Master's Theses

Direction 38.04.02. Management (Construction Management)

The State Examination Committee recognized Elizaveta Volkova's dissertation, "Development of Tools for Managing Construction Project Deadlines" (supervised by Doctor of Economics, Professor Alexander Kharitonovich).

Elizaveta Volkova

This paper analyzes the factors hindering effective time management for construction projects in Russia and St. Petersburg. A toolkit for assessing time management maturity and guidelines for improving it were developed. The recommendations were tested at a specific organization and proved effective. The graduate was recommended for graduate school.

Nikita Timofeev's dissertation, "Development of a System for Effective Resource Management in an Investment and Construction Project" (supervisor: Doctor of Economics, Professor Irina Drozdova), also received high marks.

The study conducted a comparative analysis of projects by St. Petersburg construction companies—KVS Group, PSK Group, and RSTI Holding—based on resource efficiency indicators. A system for integrating scheduling, resource, and financial management frameworks was developed, ensuring project sustainability under resource constraints. The proposed solutions were tested on a pilot fire station construction project and demonstrated their effectiveness.

Direction 38.03.02. Management (Management of an organization in the investment and construction sector)

The commission noted the work of Katerina Alekseeva, “Improving the strategy for promoting an organization (using the example of LLC SZ ELEMENT)” (supervised by Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Nadezhda Belova).

Katerina Alekseeva

The study conducted a marketing analysis of major St. Petersburg developers and developed recommendations for increasing sales by implementing a mobile app as part of the construction company's ecosystem. The effectiveness of the proposed solutions was assessed. The graduate was recommended to continue her studies in a master's program.

The Class of 2026 has confirmed the high level of training at the Faculty of Continuous Education. The projects they presented demonstrate their readiness to solve complex engineering and management problems, implement modern technologies, and develop the construction industry.

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Marat Khusnullin: Commercial building commissioning increased by a third in 2025.

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Sustainable development of communities is impossible without a balanced approach, whereby residential development is complemented by necessary infrastructure. The construction of various facilities—from office centers and industrial sites to shopping malls and social institutions—makes the area comfortable, provides jobs and services, and provides additional impetus to regional economies, said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Regional development requires a harmonious combination of residential and non-residential development. Without commercial, industrial, and social facilities, it is impossible to create a comfortable living environment. By the end of 2025, 41.5 million square meters of non-residential real estate had been commissioned, an 8% increase from the previous year. This was the highest figure in recent history. Commercial buildings accounted for the largest share of non-residential real estate commissioning – 12.6 million square meters. Moreover, the commissioning of such space increased by 32.7% year-on-year. This dynamic creates new jobs, develops the economy, and makes cities more attractive to live in by bringing services and amenities closer to where people live," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the highest growth among non-residential properties was recorded in the administrative buildings segment, with growth of 50.3% (to 1.9 million square meters). Agricultural properties (4.6 million square meters, or 8.2%) and industrial buildings (6.8 million square meters, or 3.4%) also showed positive growth.

Among the federal districts, the leaders in terms of the volume of non-residential space commissioned in 2025 were the Central Federal District (14.6 million square meters), the Volga Federal District (7.3 million square meters), and the Southern Federal District (4.4 million square meters). The largest increase in commissioning was in the Ural Federal District (38.2%), the Central Federal District (12.3%), and the Siberian Federal District (11.6%).

"The construction of not only residential complexes but also commercial, industrial, administrative, and social facilities plays a key role in creating a balanced infrastructure. This, in turn, stimulates sustainable economic growth and creates new jobs. According to statistics, the leaders in terms of overall non-residential building construction among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are the Moscow Region, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Krai, and Sverdlovsk Region. Other leading regions include the Republic of Tatarstan, Rostov Region, Leningrad Region, Voronezh Region, and Novosibirsk Region," noted Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin.

In 2025, approximately 26.2 thousand new permits were issued for the construction of non-residential buildings for a total area of 65.5 million square meters.

"Expanding the commercial real estate stock is a key factor in increasing the investment attractiveness of regions. Large-scale capital investment is directly linked to the availability of high-quality non-residential infrastructure, which confirms that the region has created all the necessary conditions for running and scaling a business. I note that, in terms of the number of issued and valid non-residential construction permits for 2025, the largest share is for industrial, commercial, and other buildings," emphasized Dina Safiullina, Director of the Federal Autonomous Institution "Project Directorate of the Ministry of Construction of Russia."

By the end of 2025, the area of non-residential buildings under construction (according to valid permits) reached 186.2 million square meters, which is approximately 10% higher than the previous year's figure.

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Marat Khusnullin: Under the state program "Construction," 124 facilities were commissioned in 2025.

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The comprehensive state program "Construction," launched by order of the President in 2023, aims to implement state policy in construction and capital investment management. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Last week, the Prime Minister signed an order updating the list of projects under the 2026-2030 Construction State Program. It includes priority projects such as medical, educational, and sports centers, museums, and public utilities and transport infrastructure. In 2025 alone, work was underway on 1,307 projects and activities within the register of capital construction projects under the Construction State Program, overseen by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Of these, 124 have been commissioned. Completing these projects directly improves people's quality of life and stimulates regional development," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the new facilities include healthcare institutions, wastewater treatment plants, university campuses, museums, and transport infrastructure.

In the healthcare sector, the construction of outpatient clinics in the cities of Vidnoye, Kotelniki, and Lyubertsy in the Moscow region, as well as the first stage of the reconstruction of the Kislovodsk City Hospital, was completed. A significant milestone was the completion of the regional children's hospital in Lipetsk and the children's outpatient clinic of Clinical Hospital No. 50 of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia in Sarov.

Scientific and educational infrastructure facilities have been commissioned, including an interactive technology museum based on a Tu-144 aircraft in Kazan, a research and production building at the Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, and three new buildings at the modern campus of the Ural Federal University. Construction and renovation of several facilities at the Artek International Children's Center have also been completed.

The St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov was put into operation.

Construction of a multifunctional ice-class rescue vessel and a research vessel of the TSK.550 project for studying the aquatic biological resources of Lake Baikal has been completed.

The Ministry of Construction also continues to work to reduce the number of unfinished projects included in the federal register.

"In 2025, four meetings of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Review of Unfinished Capital Construction Projects were held. The minutes of the Presidium (Headquarters) of the Government Commission for Regional Development adopted management decisions regarding 205 unfinished capital construction projects included in the federal register, including: 51 projects to be demolished, 7 to be privatized, 146 to be completed, and one to be transferred to the region. Since 2022, the Interdepartmental Commission has held ten meetings, reviewing information on 1,562 projects, and as a result, 928 unfinished construction projects have been included in the federal register. Currently, 142 unfinished projects have been removed from the federal register, thanks to the implementation of the decisions of the Government Commission for Regional Development, 51 of which have been completed," noted Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

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Red Wings will fly to Georgia from Novosibirsk on February 26, 2026.

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Red Wings has opened ticket sales for a new direct route from Novosibirsk to Batumi. Flights will be operated twice weekly during the summer season on Russian Tu-204 and Tu-214 aircraft. The inaugural flight will take place on May 25.

Flights from the Siberian capital are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays, with return flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Travel time to the Adjara resort is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

The new flight will connect Siberia with Georgia's Black Sea coast via a direct flight, simplifying travel to Batumi for Novosibirsk residents. Passengers will be able to save travel time and travel without transfers.

With the launch of this new route, Red Wings now offers direct flights to Georgia from nine Russian cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Samara, Krasnodar, Sochi, and Ufa.

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February 26, 2026. Adventure film "Ostap" about the childhood of the great schemer: filming and post-production at Mosfilm. The film, set in the fictional city of N in the early 20th century, offers viewers a glimpse into the childhood of the iconic literary character Ostap Bender.

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Set in the fictional city of N in the early 20th century, this film offers viewers a glimpse into the childhood of the iconic literary character Ostap Bender. The project combines the adventurous spirit of Ilf and Petrov's hero with motifs from Anton Chekhov's children's stories. Principal photography has now been completed, and post-production is underway. The film is scheduled to be presented at the World Content Market international exhibition in Moscow in April.

The film is being produced by the Art for All Seasons Foundation for the Support of Culture and Art. The project has already received a national film certificate (UNF No. 40828), which, according to the creators, confirms its compliance with professional standards of Russian cinema.

Lada Merkulova directed and wrote the screenplay. Yevgeny Kharlanov served as co-director, and composer Nika Usova wrote the film's music. The main character, 13-year-old Ostap, was played by young actor Timofey Myagchenkov, and he was joined on screen by a cast of both teenagers and adults. One of the roles in the film was played by the young Italian actor Thomas Saganeiti, who also holds Russian citizenship and for whom working at Mosfilm was an interesting experience.

"This was my first time filming at Mosfilm, and it left a very strong impression. The atmosphere, the authenticity of the locations, and the team's work helped me deeply understand the era and my character, an Italian fashion designer. The costumes were beautiful and helped create a complete sense of the era. I really enjoyed participating in this project, and the experience was truly inspiring!" shared Thomas Saganeiti.

The film crew's idea for the project was inspired by the Mosfilm backlot, which recreates old Moscow and St. Petersburg. Many of the film's scenes were shot here, including walkthroughs of historical sets and interior scenes. To create an authentic atmosphere from the early 20th century, the production designers made extensive use of props and costumes from the Mosfilm collection.

The creators emphasize that their film is not a strict adaptation, but a creative fantasy about what the young Ostap might have been like. The narrative weaves motifs from Chekhov's short stories—"Boys," "Vanka," and "The Malefactor"—giving the story added depth and vibrancy. The script evolved from short novellas into a full-length feature, depicting how the future "great schemer"'s resourcefulness and innate sense of justice manifest themselves already in childhood.

"We realized that today's children don't know who Andrei Mironov was, haven't read 'The Twelve Chairs' or 'The Golden Calf,' and are either little or completely unfamiliar with Chekhov's stories. So we conceived our film to use the adventures of children like them to spark an interest in reading in today's children. This became a mission for us, an educational task. We imagined what might have happened to Ostap when he was 13, and intertwined it with the spirit of adventure and poetry of the time, using motifs from Chekhov's children's stories. For example, in our film, Ostap helps Vanka Zhukov find his grandfather so that that famous letter finally reaches its destination," director Lada Merkulova told Mosfilm.ru.

The film is currently in post-production. The rough cut has already been completed, and the sound recording and pre-production work for the sound effects have been completed at Mosfilm's Tonstudio. The creators plan to complete the film by mid-spring, after which they will begin searching for a distributor.

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Financial news: Borrowers have the right to choose an insurer: information letter from the Bank of Russia and the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia.

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Consumers have the right to independently select an insurer from those that meet the bank's criteria and change them at any time during the loan term. It is unacceptable to force a specific insurance company on the borrower or provide any preferences in this case, including a reduced interest rate. This is stated by the Bank of Russia and the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia. reminded credit institutions.

The bank must inform the client within 7 business days of submitting the documents whether the provided insurance policy is suitable or provide a justification for the refusal. If the bank rejects the insurance policy and increases the loan interest rate, the borrower can provide a different policy. If it meets the bank's requirements, it is recommended to reduce the interest rate to the previous level.

Furthermore, credit institutions need to simplify the accreditation process for insurers and automatically accept those with a credit rating. Banks can independently determine their own acceptable rating scale, but the cutoff cannot be higher than "A-." This will expand the choice of insurance companies and help reduce the cost of policies for consumers.

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Financial news: 02/26/2026, 10:00 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor for swap transactions and the range for assessing interest rate risks for the USDRUB_TOM1D instrument were changed.

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February 26, 2026

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In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the foreign exchange market and the precious metals market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Clearing Center (JSC) on February 26, 2026, at 10:00 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor for swap transactions (up to -0.0255 rubles) and the range for assessing interest rate risks (up to -0.0615 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 20.45%) for the USDRUB_TOM1D instrument were changed.

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Breaking: WEF President B. Brende resigns after investigation into his ties to J. Epstein

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Geneva, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) President and CEO Børge Brende announced Thursday his decision to resign after the forum launched an investigation into his ties to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexually exploiting minors.

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Lightning: Talks between Iran and the US in Geneva have been paused and are expected to resume later in the day – media

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Xinhua | February 26, 2026

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Lightning: Talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva have been paused, and are expected to resume later this afternoon — media. Lightning: Talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva have been paused, and are expected to resume later this afternoon — media.

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