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Future nuclear scientists in action: Polytechnicians visited the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant and the Titan-2 holding company.

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Fifth-year students from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, studying the "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" program, visited TITAN-2 Holding facilities and the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant construction site in Sosnovy Bor. They were accompanied by Evgeniya Zavodnova, senior lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering and Highway Construction, and Elena Alonzova, a specialist in educational and methodological work at the Institute of Civil Engineering and Highway Construction.

The event included an introductory lecture, during which TITAN-2 representatives discussed the holding's history and development, its structure, subsidiaries, and the company's main nuclear and other facilities. Special attention was paid to corporate culture, employment and career opportunities, and the "External Talent Pool" project, which aims to attract university graduates. A quiz was organized for students. All participants received commemorative souvenirs.

The students then visited the holding's museum, where they learned about the history of Sosnovy Bor, the role of TITAN-2 in its development, and the specifics of its ongoing nuclear projects. The group then visited the production site of TITAN TECHNOLOGY PIPELINE LLC, where they observed the full manufacturing cycle of pipelines for nuclear power facilities in real time. The shop foreman explained the production organization, its key stages, quality control, and testing of manufactured products, and answered the students' questions.

The students also visited the construction sites of the seventh and eighth power units of the Leningrad NPP-2. The group observed the assembly of the nuclear island building structures and waterproofing work on the monolithic structures. The students were interested in the construction site organization, the operation of tower cranes, the assembly of massive structures, and other aspects of the operation.

TITAN-2 is a strategic partner of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Many ISI students complete internships at the holding's construction sites and subsequently become part of its professional team. TITAN-2 traditionally expresses its willingness to collaborate and is pleased to welcome students and graduates of the university as employees.

Organizing tours of key nuclear industry facilities aligns with the institute's strategic goals of training highly qualified engineering personnel. "I am confident that such experiences not only broaden students' professional horizons but also contribute to the development of a new generation of engineers prepared to tackle the most complex challenges in nuclear construction," commented Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

These types of excursions are a valuable experience for our students. Seeing the scale of nuclear facility construction firsthand and interacting with industry professionals—no lecture can replace this kind of hands-on experience. Students return with sparkling eyes, full of ideas, and motivation to grow in their profession. It's precisely this combination of theory and practice that makes learning truly effective," shared Evgenia Zavodnova.

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SPbGASU organized a discussion on architectural science at the International Festival "Zodchestvo"

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Representatives of SPbGASU participate in the discussion: Mikhail Vilensky (first from left), Yulia Yankovskaya (second from left), Svetlana Levoshko (fourth from left)

On November 6, as part of the XXXIII International Architectural Festival "Zodchestvo-2025" in Moscow, a discussion entitled "Architectural Science 'On the Edge' – A View from the Oldest School of Architecture" was held at the initiative of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). This year's festival motto, "On the Edge," reflected the theme of finding common ground between science and practice in contemporary architecture and urban planning.

The event, organized by our university, brought together academics, practitioners, and representatives of government and public institutions. The event was moderated by Yulia Yankovskaya, Doctor of Architecture, Professor, and Head of the Department of Urban Planning at SPbGASU, and Mikhail Vilensky, Associate Professor of the Department of Urban Planning at SPbGASU and PhD in Architecture.

The discussion covered a wide range of current topics: from ecology and demography to digitalization and the preservation of architectural heritage.

Boris Revich, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, and Head of the Laboratory for Forecasting Environmental Quality and Population Health at the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized the importance of hygienic comfort and the need to restore the integrated approach to urban design characteristic of the Soviet architectural school in his report "Ecology and the City. Demographic Processes in Urban Space."

In his presentation, "Master Plan: Theory and Practice," Daniil Veretennikov, Director of the VEB Assets: New Solutions Unit at the State Development Corporation VEB.RF, highlighted the current challenges and prospects of master planning, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic goals with the quality of the urban environment.

Ekaterina Tribelskaya, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts and Head of the Department of Architecture at the V. I. Surikov Moscow State Architectural Institute, presented her experience of "synthesizing the arts" in creating comfortable urban spaces in her paper "Architecture – Science and/or Art." She expressed concern that artistic aspects are gradually disappearing from architectural practice.

Svetlana Levoshko, PhD in Architecture and Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at SPbGASU, raised the issue of preserving architectural and urban heritage. She noted the contribution of LISI/SPbGASU to the development of scientific approaches to heritage protection and the need for comprehensive solutions in this area.

Oksana Peslyak, PhD in Architecture and Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, spoke about the digital challenges facing the architectural profession. She emphasized that the implementation of digital models should be based on scientific architectural typology and not replace the research process.

In closing the discussion, Yulia Yankovskaya identified the key problems of the current stage in the development of architectural and urban planning science: the loss of continuity and the substitution of long-term scientific guidelines for short-term economic decisions.

In his presentation, "Participatory Design in Architecture and Urban Planning: Theory and Practice," Mikhail Vilensky addressed the issue of resident participation in public discussions of territorial development projects, noting that actual citizen engagement remains extremely low.

The discussion became a significant event in the business program of the Zodchestvo-2025 festival. Participants concluded that the combination of scientific approach and practical experience will preserve and develop the best traditions of the Russian architectural school.

Particular attention was paid to the SPbGASU initiative to develop architectural science, including through the creation of a new scientific specialty 5.6.6 "History of Science and Technology (Architecture)", aimed at preserving the continuity and study of architectural heritage.

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Novosibirsk State University hosted a concert by the group "Voices of Siberia" as part of the "Music Unites" festival.

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On November 8, the "Voices of Siberia" concert took place in the auditorium building of Novosibirsk State University. It was a large-scale choral event that brought together 11 groups and ensembles from six Siberian cities. The concert was part of the annual "Music Unites" music festival, of which NSU was the general partner in Novosibirsk this year.

The festival featured ensembles from Omsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Kemerovo, Gorno-Altaysk, and Novosibirsk—a total of more than 300 performers. Among the participants were the NSU Academic Choir, the Blagovest Youth Choir, the Y.A. Braginsky Academic Choir of the Novosibirsk State Technical University, the Carpe Diem Choir (Kemerovo), the D. Hvorostovsky Saratov State Institute of Arts Choir (Krasnoyarsk), the Tomsk State University Choir (Tomsk), the E. Denisov Tomsk College of Music Mixed Choir, the SFU Academic Choir, the Bel Canto Youth Choir (Omsk), the NSPU MO Mixed Choir, and the Viva Voce Choir.

Each group presented its main work, and in the finale, all participants performed together for the first time the closing number of the festival oratorio "Faces of Siberia"—a work by Novosibirsk composer and member of the Union of Composers of Russia, Oksana Serebrova, which has become a symbol of unity and community among all Siberian cities participating in the project.

The project's director, NSU graduate Anton Niyazov, addressed the audience and participants with a welcoming speech:

"Today, November 8th, we're opening the gala event "Music Unites" in Novosibirsk. The festival is all about bringing together not only amateur and professional musicians, but also programs of diverse natures and genres, as well as different venues. Today's venue is, in a sense, remarkable: it's the enormous new auditorium building at NSU, which is likely the first time it's hosting such a large-scale concert. It's crucial that our program be uninterrupted and without words between pieces, so as not to disturb the atmosphere of collective meditation."

Olga Yakovleva, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU and PhD in Philology, noted the high level of performance by the NSU University Choir and the importance of such events for the university community:

"I am pleased that our choir performs at a high level, and that, compared to professional choirs at other universities with music departments, our university, where musical activities are conducted only extracurricularly, looks respectable."

Such events are important for our academic choir: the students often participate in competitions and festivals, but sometimes it's important to host events on our own site. NSU traditionally brings the city together for scientific and educational events, and now, thanks to our new infrastructure, we can host cultural and creative events and invite Akademgorodok residents and visitors.

Elena Krasilova, Head of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU, emphasized that the annual festival is developing and expanding its geographic reach:

"The festival is constantly evolving—it's been growing and developing for several years now. It began as a project of Novosibirsk choral groups, but has now expanded beyond the region. It's gratifying that leading choirs from Siberian universities are participating, including Tomsk State University and the Siberian Federal University."

Members of the NSU Academic Choir—Nelly Khrapova, Nikita Afimchenko, and Lilia Minushkina—shared their impressions and highlights of the performance.

Nelly: "This concert is different from others because we were placed in unusual circumstances—we stood opposite each other and heard every number from the other bands. Usually we're backstage, but here we were face to face—it was an unusual and joyful experience."

Nikita: "What was also unusual was that everything happened so quickly—we had little time to prepare. But it seems like everything worked out."

Liliya: "It's also worth noting that this was our first time performing in the auditorium building. The acoustics here are exceptional—the sound 'flies,' it feels like you're in a church. The a cappella pieces sounded simply wonderful today, in my opinion."

Speaking about working with other groups, the choir members emphasized that the collaboration required attentiveness and flexibility:

Nelly: "Adapting is always difficult; every conductor has their own approach and vision. But the oratorio we'll be performing tomorrow has one common conductor, who helps bring everything into a unified sound. When we begin to understand each other and speak the same language, the work flows easily."

Liliya Minushkina shared her favorite moments of the program: "My favorite moments are the a cappella numbers. They're a real challenge for any choir. You have to be extremely attentive and listen to each other."

Nikita Afimchenko noted the scale of the project: "Events like this don't happen often, and they require serious preparation. We're really looking forward to tomorrow's concert, where many groups will unite and work as a single entity. It's challenging, but very inspiring."

The "Voices of Siberia" concert was more than just a festival performance, but also a gathering of like-minded individuals for whom music is the language of mutual understanding and collaboration. Siberian choirs united at NSU to prove that creativity truly can unite cities, universities, and generations.

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Track and field athletes made a successful debut at student competitions

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The athletes ran the 4 x 400m relay, and the junior team of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics took 3rd place!

The team included: Alexey Chviruk, Gleb Mamonov, Lev Zhukov, Mark Makhalov

Among the girls, our university was represented by athletes from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, who achieved a respectable fourth place result.

Team members: Violetta Lobes, Ulyana Makogon, Vitalina Kiseleva, Elizaveta Lisitsyna

We congratulate both our teams and coach Anton Mamekov on a successful debut at the Festival, and wish them success in the upcoming Higher Education Institutions Cup in Athletics!

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We invite international students to participate in a survey about studying conditions in Russia.

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Attention international students! We invite you to participate in a sociological survey. The study is being conducted at the initiative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the International Forum of Foreign Graduates of Soviet and Russian Universities. The goal of the survey is to promote comfortable living and studying conditions for foreign citizens in Russia.

You can take the survey until November 14.

Join the survey: your answers will help make your life and studies in Russia more comfortable, productive, and interesting!

Link to the survey

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SPbGASU's experience in integrating educational design and professional practice was presented at the Architecton forum.

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Speech by Andrey Surovenkov (center)

In late October and early November, the second Architekton festival took place in St. Petersburg. It brought together architects, urbanists, designers, artists, developers, students, and anyone interested in architecture. Organized by the Union of Architects of St. Petersburg, the festival's partners included the Government of St. Petersburg, the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture, the Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg, the Leningrad Region Urban Development Policy Committee, the ETALON Group, Setl Group, DOM.RF, and the professional development leadership program Architects.rf.

On November 2, as part of the "Arkhitekton" forum, Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, participated in a roundtable discussion titled "What and How to Teach Those Who Want to Develop Cities?" Participants discussed how changes in technology and the urban environment are influencing educational approaches and the professional training of future architects and urban planners.

Andrey Surovenkov discussed our university's experience in integrating instructional design and professional practice, using a student-led study of modern libraries as an example. The results of this work were also presented at the Architecton exhibition, as part of the exhibit "From Academic Project to Real-World Object: The SPbGASU Experience."

The study focused on library spaces as modern community centers that foster communication, knowledge exchange, and cultural integration. The university's partners in the study were the Leningrad Regional Universal Scientific Library and the organizing committee of the Golden Trezzini International Architecture and Design Award.

After exploring a number of innovative library spaces, including international ones, and analyzing their spatial organization, students prepared course projects dedicated to solutions for modern libraries.

"It's important for us that educational design extends beyond the classroom and becomes part of a real professional environment. This is the only way to develop competencies across the entire architectural cycle—from concept to implementation," noted Andrey Surovenkov.

According to Andrey Surovenkov, our university adheres to an educational approach that synthesizes academic knowledge, competitive practice, and real-world design experience during the course of study. This approach demonstrates that the university is not only an educational but also a research platform, where student work becomes part of a professional dialogue on urban development. To further develop this approach, SPbGASU plans to strengthen its interaction with the professional community and the city's cultural institutions.

Thus, the design concept for the modernization of the Central Children's Library in Sosnovy Bor, Leningrad Region, developed by students of SPbGASU, was selected in a competition for the best interior design projects for public libraries in the region, organized by the Leningrad Regional Universal Scientific Library, SPbGASU, and the organizing committee of the Golden Trezzini International Architectural and Design Award. The student project will be implemented in 2026 as part of the federal project "Family Values and Cultural Infrastructure" of the national project "Family," with the support of the Governor and Government of the Leningrad Region and the Sosnovy Bor City Administration.

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Polytechnicians win silver medals at Russian championship in competitive programming

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The final round of the Russian Competitive Programming Championship took place in Orenburg, bringing together the strongest professionals from 10 regions of the country. Students from the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity successfully defended the Polytechnic University's honor and won silver medals.

The competition was attended by schoolchildren and students aged 14 to 18, as well as athletes over 16—more than 200 participants from across Russia. Team K1DD1EF from the Donetsk People's Republic took first place in the "Information Security Systems Programming" discipline, and our team placed second.

The DUCKERZ team (SPbPU)

Egor Zakharov — 2nd year student at the Higher School of Sports Gleb Grankin — 3rd year student at the Higher School of Sports Ilya Kuzin — 2nd year student at the Higher School of Sports Mikhail Maryasov — 2nd year student at the Higher School of Sports Anton Babayev — 2nd year student at the Higher School of Sports Varvara Pogoretskaya — 3rd year student at the Higher School of Sports and Youth Alexander Zaruchevsky — 3rd year student at the Higher School of Sports and Youth Information Technology Egor Ilyich Anisimov — coach

In addition to silver medals and a cup, the team received a cash prize (150,000 rubles) and the title of Candidate Master of Sports in sports programming.

Photo: digital.orb.ru

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"Nimble" among the best: the Polytechnic University student team represented St. Petersburg at the "Transport of the Future" festival.

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The student conductor team "Provorny" took part in the All-Russian Festival of Student Transport Construction Teams "Transport of the Future" in Omsk.

The event was attended by the best teams of the 2025 work semester, who worked at Russian Railways facilities, including those who ensured high-quality passenger transportation. For example, the Polytechnic University team "Provorny" became the leader in production activities in the All-Russian work project of student conductor teams at the St. Petersburg-Moscow Carriage Section of the Northwestern Branch of JSC Federal Passenger Company.

The "Transport of the Future" festival also featured a competitive spirit, with participants competing for the title of best student team from the Russian Railways holding company. Participants competed in creativity, sports, knowledge of the history of railway transport, and more. The results of the competition are currently being tallied.

In addition, meetings with JSC FPK executives, including CEO Vladimir Pyastolov, educational lectures, and an entertainment program were organized. The children even had the chance to meet the famous figure skater Ilya Averbukh and ask him a few questions!

The trip was fascinating and productive. It was interesting to learn more about the activities of other regional branches and once again compete for the title of best.

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Polytechnic University and Severstal are developing a new educational program

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A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University paid a working visit to PAO Severstal in Cherepovets. The delegation included Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Affairs of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport; Sergey Ganin, Director of the Higher School of Physics and Technology of Materials; Vitaly Drobchik, Executive Secretary of the SPbPU Admissions Committee; and Igor Matveyev, Director of the SPbPU Center for the Organization of the Academic Process.

The visit focused on developing a strategic partnership in training personnel for the metallurgical industry. During a working meeting and roundtable discussion with representatives of Severstal and regional educational institutions, the content of a corporate educational program for students majoring in metallurgy was discussed and agreed upon.

An important outcome of the visit was an agreement to open joint network educational programs with leading educational institutions in Cherepovets: Cherepovets State University, the I.P. Bardin Cherepovets Metallurgical College, and the Cherepovets Technological College.

Career guidance meetings were also held for students from local colleges, and a lecture on the achievements of IMMiT scientists was given to students from the PIS ChSU.

This visit strengthened the long-standing partnership between Polytechnic University and Severstal and outlined new prospects for cooperation in training highly qualified specialists for the Russian metallurgical industry.

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A victory of intellect and strength: a chess boxing tournament was held at the Polytechnic University.

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A chess boxing-fit tournament was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to celebrate National Unity Day. The competition, which combined the strategic thinking of chess players with the physical fitness of boxers, became a shining example of interdisciplinary collaboration between university clubs.

The tournament took place in the boxing gym of the Politekhnik Sports Complex. A distinctive feature of the "chessboxing fit" format is the absence of direct combat between the participants. Each round included one minute of punching bag practice and a five-minute blitz chess match. In the event of a tie, the winner was determined in an additional round on the bag. All matches were held using the Olympic system.

Around 40 athletes of various age and weight categories participated in the competition. The head judge was Andrey Skorokhodov, head of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Chessboxing Federation and coach of the Polytechnic University boxing team. Ruslan Barseghyan coordinated the event on behalf of the Chess Club, and students from both clubs provided organizational support.

Winners of the final matches

Zhigmit Namzhilov defeated Artem Ovsyannikov by mat in the second round, Anatoly Kukushkin defeated Vadim Shestukhin by mat in the second round, Igor Alexandrov defeated Batyr Osmanov by time limit in the second round, Igor Bortnikov defeated Elgun Latifov in boxing in the third round, Sofia Argandeykina defeated Veronika Bozhenova in boxing in the third round, Elizaveta Orlova defeated Ekaterina Gorlova by time limit in the second round, Andrey Tsybin defeated Evgeny Pivinsky in boxing in the third round, Konstantin Kotovich defeated Arseny Perevalov in boxing in the third round

All winners and runners-up were awarded certificates and medals provided by the organizing committee of the Black Bears-Polytech Student Sports Club.

Commenting on the tournament results, Andrey Skorokhodov noted: "The competition was excellent—fast, well-paced, and without any delays. Statistically, only a few matches ended in a third round; in the rest, the winner was determined by a chess match. The participants demonstrated that the chessbox-fit format is both feasible and engaging."

Ruslan Barseghyan, coordinator of the Polytechnic University Chess Club, added: "Chess knows no boundaries and has many related fields of application, one of which is boxing. The chessboxing-fit tournament demonstrated how strategic thinking combines with physical endurance and concentration. I'm confident that the competition in future competitions will be even more interesting and spectacular."

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