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In 2025, the Student Trade Union of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University celebrates its anniversary. For 60 years, the Student Trade Union (PROF) has remained an integral part of university life, uniting active, proactive, and caring students.

Historical path: from the foundation to strengthening the role of student government

The student trade union was founded on November 16, 1965, when the idea of a separate student body capable of representing student interests was first voiced at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute's trade union report and election conference. Thus, an independent body—the LPI Student Trade Union—came into being.

From its first years of operation, the Trade Union took on the task of improving students' living conditions: sports and cultural initiatives were developed, the infrastructure of dormitories and cafeterias was improved, and a system of student self-government was formed.

Over the years, the organization has experienced various eras—from the development of traditions and strengthening of its material base in the 1970s and 1980s to its anti-crisis leadership in the 1990s, when the Trade Union became an important voice for students during a period of transformation. In the early 2000s, the Trade Union gained new momentum—modern work formats emerged, an emphasis on developing youth initiatives and student associations, and expanded opportunities for creativity, recreation, and self-realization.

Today, PROF SPbPU is the largest student organization in Northwest Russia.

Today, PROF is one of the largest student organizations in the region and the largest trade union for students in Northwest Russia. It is an independent, non-political, and non-profit organization working exclusively in the interests of students.

PROF's main goal is to be a support system for every student: to protect their rights, provide opportunities, assist in difficult situations, and create conditions for a fulfilling student life.

Key areas of work of PROF

Representation and protection of students' interests Creation and support of university events Organisation of student recreation Support of student associations

A modern PROF is not just a trade union in the classical sense, but also an entire ecosystem of five services:

PROF.help — financial and legal assistance, support in difficult situations, IT developments (including "Digital Pelican"). PROF.life — recreation and leisure activities at the Polytechnic University, health improvement, partner bonuses. PROF.event — creation of large-scale university-level events and competitions, training for organizers, and assistance with the implementation of student projects. PROF.edu — informal education, soft skills development, internships, career support, and educational projects. PROF.union — support for student associations, creation of new clubs and communities.

In recent years, PROF has initiated significant changes at the university:

Reintroducing mandatory winter breaks after winter midterm assessments; successfully and repeatedly promoting initiatives to increase stipends; sending contract students on vacation; ensuring that final qualifying work and coursework are submitted electronically; reinstating the PGAS for first-year master's students; combining the PGAS with the basic stipend and grading it.

PROF is about people. The union exists thanks to a team of students who want to change life at the university for the better. Being a PROF member means participating in major projects, receiving support, making friends, creating your own student community, and having a voice at the university level.

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In November, the traditional admissions process for the continuing professional education program "Procurement Management in Oil and Gas Enterprises" began. The program is being implemented by the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade with the support of Gazprom Neft. This is the twelfth launch of the advanced training program for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, and Alexey Fadeev, Head of the Program for Developing Import-Advancing Products at Gazpromneft-Snabzheniye, addressed the students at the meeting. Mikhail Afanasyev, Head of the Continuing Professional Education Program and Professor at the Graduate School of Industrial Management, and Yana Ryabova, Chief Specialist of the Project Support Unit at Gazpromneft-Snabzheniye, explained organizational matters.

This program trains procurement and logistics specialists for the oil and gas industry. The targeted training lasts two semesters and is designed for master's degree students, fifth-year specialist students, and fourth-year undergraduate students at SPbPU. To enroll in the program, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 4.0, be prepared to learn new skills, and be willing to undertake internships in regions where Gazprom Neft subsidiaries operate.

Each year, no more than 15 students are admitted to the program, each of whom undergoes a multi-stage selection process. After submitting an application, including a questionnaire, resume, and motivation letter, applicants must complete verbal and digital tests, as well as an interview with Gazprom Neft representatives.

During their studies, students master approximately 20 educational modules. These include: procurement organization, project supply chain management, counterparty relationship management, transport and warehouse logistics, inventory management, accounting fundamentals, and procurement taxation. Classes are taught by Polytechnic University faculty and invited experts from Gazprom Neft.

Following the theoretical course, students complete a mandatory four-week internship at the Gazprom Neft group of companies. The program culminates with the defense of their theses. Students who demonstrate good performance during their studies and internship are offered employment at Gazprom Neft or its subsidiaries located in many Russian cities.

The training program and summer internship for students are financed by Gazprom Neft PJSC.

The continuing education program has been implemented by the Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade based on the Master's program "Management in the Oil and Gas Complex" in cooperation with Gazprom Neft since 2015.

You can follow the news about the program on the university’s website and social media, as well as in the group Management in the Oil and Gas Complex.

Contact for admission questions:

Program administrator Vyacheslav Melehin, e-mail: oil-gas@spbstu.ru

You can submit your application for admission bythis link.

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On November 16, the State University of Management held its first Open Day for applicants entering the class of 2026.

The meeting was opened by our university's Vice-Rector, Dmitry Bryukhanov, who introduced those gathered to all aspects of life at the first management university.

"Over its nearly 145-year history, our university has trained over 200,000 specialists in management and industry economics. Today, 10,000 students study at SUM, and over 700 people, including both academics and practicing specialists, are involved in the educational process. We offer 118 educational programs that will help you find your niche in any industry. Our graduates are confident in the labor market, as evidenced by their high rankings in both graduate salaries and education quality, as well as in the first national employment ranking. We look forward to seeing you all on September 1st as SUM students," concluded Dmitry Yuryevich.

Next on stage was Ezizkhan Dzhumayev, Head of the Admissions Department, who told prospective students what they could do to increase their chances of admission.

"Everyone's success begins after graduating from university. But first, you need to get admitted. To do this, you need a valid, verified account on Gosuslugi, containing information about your documents, education, and achievements. To make admission easier, you can start building your portfolio now. Additional points can be earned by: graduating with honors, earning a GTO badge, completing 100 hours of volunteer work, winning various Olympiads, and so on. I'd also like to remind you that the number of places for fee-paying tuition will also be limited, so there may be a competition in which every point counts," the speaker advised.

Vice-Rector Pavel Pavlovsky continued to introduce the achievements and areas of work of the State University of Management in the field of extracurricular activities.

"Many underestimate youth policy, but it's undeniably important for developing competent professionals, which is why we entrust many processes to our students. For example, several years ago, the Ministry of Economic Development proposed creating a special entrepreneurship program for schoolchildren. Our teachers developed it, prepared it, and so on, after which master's students took on the bulk of the work, implementing it at the country's largest children's centers. This year, they also prepared an Olympiad commissioned by RVB (formerly Wildberries). I want to emphasize that learning to be a manager is impossible without practice, and we provide this opportunity. Only this can help students become true leaders and work for the success of our country," concluded Pavel Vladimirovich.

Sergey Shishanov, Head of the Industrial and Educational Partnerships Department at the Central Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (NAMI), discussed his work in the automotive industry and presented the network educational master's program "Production Organizer in the Automotive Industry," implemented by the State University of Management and NAMI.

Elena Likhatskikh, director of the career guidance center, spoke about the Olympiads and preparing for admission.

"Today, we see many students from Moscow's entrepreneurship classes, whom we already know. I'd like to remind you that approximately 220 schools and only 13 universities participate in this program. Therefore, don't forget about the benefits this program provides when applying to partner universities. Now is the time to make a choice and work toward it," Elena Viktorovna advised.

At the end of the official part, the creative group "StuDos" took the stage and soulfully performed the popular song "Mother Earth".

Throughout the day, guests of the State University of Management enjoyed campus tours, consultations with faculty from all institutes and career guidance specialists, meetings with student club activists, and prize drawings.

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On November 16, 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded. Today, it unites 194 full (states) and 12 associate (dependent territories) members—a platform where countries build cooperation for the sake of peace, security, and respect for the rights of every inhabitant of our planet.

Pages of history

The first UNESCO General Conference was held at the Sorbonne in Paris from November 20 to December 10, 1946. The organization was founded amid the grave consequences of World War II, when humanity was searching for new tools to prevent global conflicts. Japan and West Germany joined UNESCO in 1951, and Spain in 1953.

The USSR became a member of the organization in 1954, and the Russian Federation has been a member since 1992. Between 1991 and 1993, 12 former Soviet republics also became members of UNESCO. In 1960, 19 newly independent African states joined the organization.

Since its inception, UNESCO has strived to strengthen interethnic cooperation and ensure access to quality education, advance science for sustainable development, support humanitarian cooperation, and protect cultural heritage. Russia participates in the work of this specialized UN agency in all areas, adhering to the global standards it sets.

UNESCO's headquarters are in Paris and the organization is governed by a General Conference, which gathers representatives of Member States every two years. Between conferences, the organization's affairs are conducted by an Executive Board and Secretariat, headed by a Director-General. Khaled El-Anani, former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and a Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters, was elected to this post on November 6 at the organization's 43rd General Conference in Samarkand.

Unique area of responsibility

UNESCO considers education a fundamental human right and a global public good. The organization coordinates the efforts of states to ensure that children, youth, and adults have access to modern, high-quality, and continuous education—from kindergarten to university. This initiative, established in 1953, unites schools that promote UNESCO's ideals. The program involves 12,000 educational institutions from 182 countries, including 368 schools in Russia.

In partnership with member countries, the institution promotes developments in science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. A particular focus is on the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which officially recognize the key role of science.

As societies become increasingly diverse, UNESCO continues to fulfill its humanist mission to help people understand each other, adapt to global change, and work together to find ways to peaceful coexistence.

Heritage Lists

UNESCO is the only UN agency with a mandate to safeguard culture. Its work is based on international conventions, including those for the safeguarding of the world's cultural and natural heritage and intangible cultural heritage. Its mission is to preserve and promote sites and traditions of value to all humanity.

Since 1972, a list of World Heritage sites—natural and man-made, unique and in need of protection—has been compiled. Today, it includes 1,199 sites in 168 countries. Russia is among the top 10 according to the organization, with 31 sites, while Italy and China lead the way with 59 and 57, respectively.

Since 2003, UNESCO has maintained a list of intangible heritage—oral traditions, music, dance, crafts, rituals, and festivals. It includes 677 items from 140 countries. The program, founded in 1990, is dedicated to preserving documentary heritage—archives, rare documents, and historically significant materials—and currently includes 494 items.

International Day of Tolerance

UNESCO develops initiatives in the field of freedom of expression, the safety of journalists, access to information, and supports the development of media and information literacy.

In 1996, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 51/95, declaring November 16 as the International Day of Tolerance. A year earlier, Member States signed a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, which states that tolerance is not condescension or indifference, but respect and recognition of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and human existence. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons. People are by nature different, and only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the world. At the same time, a prize named after Madanjit Singh, an Indian artist, writer and diplomat, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, was established. It is awarded for creating an atmosphere of tolerance and non-violence in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields. The creation of this honorary award is inspired by the ideals of the organization’s charter, which literally states the following: a world based only on economic and political agreements of governments will not be able to win the unanimous, lasting and sincere support of the people; it must be based on the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. Our prize winner was the Russian Federal Scientific and Methodological Center in the Field of Psychology and Pedagogy of Tolerance (CT), a large-scale offline and online platform for the development and broadcast of interactive educational technologies aimed at strengthening humanistic values ​​in society.

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On November 16, the entire country honors the heroism of Major General Panfilov's division. Having sacrificed their lives for the defense of Moscow, these incredible men became a symbol of courage and a legend of the tragic events of the Great Patriotic War.

The names of the 28 Panfilov soldiers, posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union, are etched in gold into the military history of our country. This title refers to the soldiers of the 316th Rifle Division, formed in the summer of 1941 in Alma-Ata and Frunze. The unit's uniqueness lay in its multinational composition—it included volunteers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, and representatives of other peoples of the Soviet Union. The division was commanded by Major General Ivan Vasilyevich Panfilov, an experienced military leader and veteran of the Civil War. Under his leadership, a cohesive combat team was quickly formed, focusing on anti-tank training and operations in difficult conditions.

Not a step back

The division's baptism of fire occurred in October 1941 on the Volokolamsk front, taking up defensive positions along a 41-kilometer-long front. Our forces faced superior Wehrmacht forces—the 2nd Panzer Division and the 35th Infantry Division from the 4th Panzer Group. It was here that the events that made Panfilov's men famous throughout the USSR unfolded: the deadly battle on November 16, 1941, at the Dubosekovo siding. According to the official version, 28 soldiers of the 4th Company of the 1075th Rifle Regiment, under the command of Political Instructor Vasily Klochkov, held off the German tank advance for four hours, destroying 18 of the 50 enemy vehicles. The phrase journalists put into Klochkov's mouth became legendary: "Russia is vast, but there's nowhere to retreat—Moscow is behind us!"

Legend vs. Reality

Research has shown that the true story of the heroic deed was far more complex. As early as 1948, the military prosecutor's office established that the fourth company numbered up to 140 fighters at the time of the battle, and that at least 25 survived. The division's actual losses that day were approximately 100 killed. These figures do not diminish the heroism of our defenders, but they allow us to see real people and real events behind the heroic narrative.

The division's combat achievements were recognized unconditionally—on November 17, 1941, for its fortitude and courage, it received the honorary title of the 8th Guards Division. The following day, Major General Panfilov was killed defending the village of Gusenyovo—his name forever associated with the heroic deeds of his soldiers.

Truth above all

Today, the memory of Panfilov's men is honored in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and throughout the post-Soviet space. Streets have been named in their honor, monuments have been erected, and memorial complexes have been created.

The history of Panfilov's men is of particular value to modern scholarship. It teaches us to work with historical sources, to separate fact from fiction, while at the same time carefully maintaining respect for this great feat. At the State University of Management, studying such events helps develop critical thinking and an understanding of the complexity of historical processes, which is especially important for future managers.

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On November 10, two new mother-and-child rooms were opened at the State University of Management in accordance with plans for the implementation of the National Family Project, which aims to provide conditions for the successful combination of raising children, obtaining an education, and professional development.

One of them is located on the first floor of the Central Information Technology Center, the second on the second floor of the library. The rooms previously located in the right wing of the first floor of the Main Academic Building and on the first floor of the swimming pool also remain operational.

The mother-and-child room at SUM is designed to create a comfortable environment for students and staff raising children. It offers everything necessary for a comfortable stay for mothers with their children: a cozy interior, necessary furniture, and the opportunity to host events aimed at early career guidance for children.

The State University of Management actively supports initiatives aimed at fostering family and ensuring a harmonious combination of study and motherhood, which not only improves students' living conditions but also enhances the quality of the educational environment.

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On November 13, the State University of Management held the grand opening of the School of Administrators for the Service-Learning program, implemented with the support of Rosmolodezh and Rosmolodezh.Grants.

More than 50 representatives from various regions and universities gathered at the State University of Management to enhance their skills during the training, which will last until November 26.

Participants immediately immersed themselves in the program's mechanics: they learned how it works, walked through key stages of implementation, and were inspired by real-life cases of successfully completed projects.

The first day concluded with a dynamic quiz, where the students tested their knowledge of the Service-Learning program and the history of the State University of Management. The fastest, most attentive, and most engaged participants received commemorative prizes.

As a reminder, the launch of the School of Administrators was announced in September at the grand opening of the new season of the Service-Learning program at the State University of Management.

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