From the heart: GUU and VSKS sent humanitarian aid to the soldiers

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The State University of Management and the Moscow City Branch of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps (VSKS) held a joint campaign in support of military personnel participating in missions in the special military operation zone.

Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, and Vice Rectors Vitaly Lapshenkov and Pavel Pavlovsky, along with Maxim Dzhetygenov, Head of the Moscow City Branch of the VSKS, and Corps volunteers, sent humanitarian aid as part of the "GUU – SVOIM" project. The aid included camouflage nets and trench candles made by our students. This initiative has become a significant example of the university community's unity. Students, faculty, and staff at the State University of Management joined forces to provide concrete assistance to those defending the country today and to express their gratitude for their service.

"Participating in collecting humanitarian supplies for our soldiers is undoubtedly important and necessary. It is each of us's duty to help, to the best of our ability, those who defend our lives and our freedom. We send essential items to the front that are constantly needed in large quantities (household and hygiene products, food), and we also purchase items upon request from soldiers," noted Vladimir Stroyev.

As a reminder, the "GUU – SVOim" campaign began in January 2024. The previous shipment departed on September 30th. Our project is part of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation's public campaign "Universities for the Front!", created to collect humanitarian aid for service members of the SVO and civilians in neighboring regions of Russia.

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StudRussia: A GUU Master's student wins the second stage of the competition for international students.

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Sumaira Yasmin from the State University of Management won a prize in the regional stage of the All-Russian competition for international students "StudRussia" in the "Conquerors of the Summits" category (English track) for her athletic achievements.

This category honors winners, laureates, and participants in competitions and olympiads at the university, regional, national, and international levels—all those who have made a significant contribution to the development of sports in their alma mater, city, region, and Russia.

The regional stage of the competition, organized by the University of Science and Technology (MISiS) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, was held at the Maurice Thorez Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU). It was attended by 140 international students from 33 countries, representing 57 universities from 14 regions of the Central Federal District.

It should be noted that the main goal of the championship is to identify and reward international students with outstanding achievements in education and science, youth policy, student leadership, community service, volunteerism, creativity, and sports. The winner of the "Best International Student" Grand Prix at the final all-Russian stage will be the winner in several categories; their name will be announced on December 10.

The entire university is rooting for our international classmates! Wishing them new victories!

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Representatives of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Public Utilities spoke at a conference on current issues in industrial construction.

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Representatives of SPbGASU participated in the 1st Annual Scientific Conference "Economic Readings in Memory of Alexander Evseevich Karlik," dedicated to the memory of the outstanding scholar, educator, and organizer of the scientific school, Doctor of Economics, Professor A.E. Karlik. The conference took place on November 7 at St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

Participants at the event analyzed key trends and assessed the risks and opportunities facing the industrial sector in the context of slowing global and national economic growth, technological transformations, and structural changes.

Our university was represented by Professor Veronika Asaul, Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, and departmental graduate students Elza Zanemunchik and Isa Magerramov. Veronika Asaul presented a paper titled "Industrial Construction: Problems and Prospects." The study analyzes the current challenges and prospects for industrial construction development amid the transition to innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The paper provides a systematic examination of key factors influencing the efficiency of construction processes, including economic, technical, and environmental aspects.

Postgraduate students from the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities represented Veronika Asaul's research school at the youth section. Isa Magerramov presented a paper titled "Macroeconomic Challenges and Their Impact on Investment Activity in Industrial Construction," and Elza Zanemunchik presented a paper titled "Commercial Real Estate Management as Part of an Anti-Crisis Strategy in an Industrial Organization."

Researchers from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) noted that, in the current environment, macroeconomic instability significantly impacts investment activity in industrial construction, requiring the development of adaptive strategies and increased flexibility of investment portfolios. The analysis demonstrated the need to integrate macroeconomic factors into investment planning and management processes to minimize risks and optimize capital investments. Commercial real estate management, in turn, is viewed as an effective crisis management tool, contributing to the sustainability and financial stability of industrial enterprises. The report emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to asset management, including assessing market trends, optimizing space utilization, and implementing modern technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.

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Exploring the student body: GUU held a forum to assess the quality of education and campus life

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The All-Russian Forum of Student Education Quality Committees and Student Opinion Research Centers, "Exploring Students," was held at the State University of Management. This significant event brought together approximately 100 representatives from 30 Russian universities, who came together to discuss development directions for a reliable system for researching the needs and concerns of students and their communities.

The forum's geography was quite extensive: from Kaliningrad to Chelyabinsk and from Surgut to Stavropol. This diversity of participants created a unique atmosphere for exchanging experiences and opinions, which allowed for the identification of common challenges faced by students in different regions.

At the opening ceremony, those gathered were greeted by Pavel Pavlovsky, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, and Nikolai Zhdanov, Chairman of the All-Russian Public Youth Movement "Association of Students and Student Associations of Russia."

"I sincerely believe we need to conduct as much diverse research as possible. Today, there's a huge demand from young people for decision-making power. Only when students themselves participate in the discussion of their position in society will they lose the sense of being mere figurines and develop a sense of belonging to their homeland," Pavel Pavlovsky emphasized.

Together with experts from the Association of Trainers of the Russian Union of Youth, Forum participants worked in three workshops:

"Opinion Research," where students went from research conception to product development—a kinesthetic questionnaire and in-depth interviews. "Solution Formation," where students learned tools for problem solving, idea generation, and hypothesis testing. "Interaction with Administration," where activists attempted to view student initiatives through the eyes of management and create tools for effective interaction.

To obtain optimal feedback and improve the productivity of further work within the educational component, separate blocks were devoted to assessing the quality of the program.

At the forum's closing, participants discussed the results and held an informal ceremony to initiate participants into the All-Russian public youth movement "Association of Students and Student Associations of Russia."

Based on the results, a methodological guide for the work of education quality commissions and student opinion research centers will be published.

It should be noted that the forum is organized by the State University of Management and the Association of Students and Student Organizations of Russia. It is being held with a grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) and with the assistance of the Student Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, the 14-35 Center for Sociological Research, and the Commission of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation for the Development of Higher Education and Science.

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Graduates of the Faculty of Automobile and Road Engineering have become laureates of the St. Petersburg Government Prize.

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Graduates of the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction at the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), specializing in "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures. Construction of Bridges and Tunnels," have won the St. Petersburg Government Prize for completing their final qualifying theses on assignment from the executive authorities.

The works were presented at the "Students for the City" exhibition, which was held as part of the annual St. Petersburg Congress "Professional Education, Science, and Innovation in the 21st Century" at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center. The congress is held jointly with the St. Petersburg International Science and Education Fair under the auspices of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of the St. Petersburg Government.

The winners of the competition from SPbGASU were:

Margarita Ivanova with the project "Capital repair project of the Officers' Bridge in Sestroretsk." Head – Ph.D., Associate Professor Evgeniy Kornylyev;

Tatyana Rebenchuk with her final thesis, "Project of a Standard Bridge Made of Innovative Materials." Supervised by Senior Lecturer Dmitry Yaroshutin.

The award ceremony was conducted by Irina Ganus, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on Science and Higher Education, and Igor Maksimtsev, member of the Presidium of the Council of Rectors of Universities of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region and Rector of the St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

All awarded laureates received prizes, diplomas, and collections of scientific articles published based on the results of research conducted during the final qualifying work.

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Students from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering participated in the session "Dialogue with the Urban Environment" at the BRICS International Municipal Forum.

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Andrey Surovenkov and students at the forum

On October 29, second-year students from the Architectural Design Department at SPbGASU participated in a thematic session, "Dialogue with the Urban Environment," held as part of the BRICS International Municipal Forum in St. Petersburg. The event was organized by the Committee for External Relations and the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture of St. Petersburg. The session focused on harmonizing the city's architectural appearance, façade color schemes, architectural lighting, and preserving the historical identity of the urban environment.

Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, delivered a presentation titled "Color in the Historical Environment of St. Petersburg: Examples of Student Coursework from SPbGASU." He emphasized that color is not only an aesthetic category but also an important tool for preserving the identity of a place, the legibility of urban ensembles, and fostering a respectful dialogue between the past and the present.

"Color isn't just aesthetics; it's a language of respect for a historic city. It expresses the identity of a place and the legibility of urban ensembles. It's important to find a balance between preserving the city's material layer and enhancing contemporary life," noted Andrey Surovenkov.

In his speech, he outlined the key challenges facing the visual environment of central St. Petersburg: inconsistent façade colors, visual noise from signs and storefronts, fading paintwork, and unauthorized renovations. At the same time, according to the speaker, there is also a reverse risk—the "museumification" of the urban fabric, when the desire for preservation turns the historical environment into a static backdrop, losing its connection with modern life.

At SPbGASU, urban color issues are studied not only theoretically but also through student projects, which serve as a laboratory for analysis and experimentation. Future architects conduct historical and coloristic analyses, photographic surveys, and map dominant features and palettes of eras, developing design recommendations for neighborhoods in the historical center of the Northern Capital. This approach allows students to view their projects as pilot models for potential urban solutions.

The university's proposed principles include a "sensitive restoration" of the palette—a combination of neutral background façades with accent elements and careful coordination of modern inserts with the historical context. The tools include color passports for buildings and streets, pattern books for façades and storefronts, an open map of the city's "color codes," and guidelines for selecting durable paints and varnishes.

According to session participants, the implementation of such approaches contributes to a more cohesive streetscape, improved urban environment quality, predictable business solutions, and reduced conflicts between residents, authorities, and developers. SPbGASU proposed implementing joint pilot projects with the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture on selected streets of St. Petersburg, as well as holding a student design competition as a form of public dialogue within the BRICS forum.

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The Glukhov-Bakhmutsky dynasty

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This year marks 61 years since Vladimir Viktorovich Glukhov first entered the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute named after M. I. Kalinin. He enrolled in the Physics and Mechanics Department and, after graduation, was assigned to stay at his alma mater.

But 61 years ago, Vladimir Glukhov didn't come to the Polytechnic University alone. Almost simultaneously with his son's first year, his father, Viktor Filippovich Glukhov, a former career military man and veteran of the Great Patriotic War, found a job in the Department of Higher Mathematics. So, perhaps, together they became the founders. family dynasty of polytechnicians, which we are talking about today in our traditional column "Dynasty".

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Generation NEXT: Polytechnic University graduate Sofia Zaitseva captivates the jury at a design competition

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Sofia Zaitseva, a graduate of the Civil Engineering Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, won a first-place diploma in the "Generation NEXT" competition for young designers. The award ceremony took place at the Creative Youth Forum held at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center. The competition was organized by the FarExpo Exhibition Association and the management of the International Textile and Light Industry Exhibition "Fashion Industry."

The "Generation NEXT" Young Designers Forum and Competition is a venue for professional growth and creative inspiration. The competition culminated in a joint exhibition of the best projects by textile, costume, and graphic designers.

The expert committee included leading industry experts, including designer and member of the St. Petersburg Union of Designers Maya Kuznetsova, editor-in-chief of RIA Moda and vice president of the MODA.RF Federation Valentina Kuznetsova, CEO of ALFER.GROUP and president of the MODA.RF Federation Anton Alfer, and others.

Over 100 young professionals—students from Russian and international universities, colleges, and vocational schools—participated in the competition. Based on the expert jury's evaluation, Sofia Zaitseva was awarded a first-place diploma for her project, "Development of a Corporate Identity for the Udelka Flea Market." The project's academic supervisor was Tatyana Diodorova, Associate Professor at the Institute of Contemporary Art's Higher School of Design and Architecture.

"Every victory our students achieve is a source of immense pride and confirmation that we are moving in the right direction. Our graduate's victory in the prestigious Generation NEXT competition proves that we are training specialists capable of creating modern, in-demand projects," noted Marina Petrochenko, Director of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering.

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Community Forum: A State University of Management professor evaluates the new concept of state migration policy

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At the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation (CCR) forum, a new system of state migration policy was discussed. Vladimir Volokh, professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies at the State University of Management and a member of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations, spoke.

In his opening remarks, Vladimir Zorin, Chairman of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation's Commission on Interethnic, Interreligious Relations, and Migration, noted that the meeting was discussing a strategic planning document, which is a compelling argument for strengthening the country's sovereignty and security.

Alexander Perezhogin, Head of the Information Support Department for the Implementation of State Migration Policy at the Department of Digital Development and Information Technology of the Service for Citizenship and Registration of Foreign Citizens of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, discussed the practical mechanisms for implementing the concept.

In his speech, Professor Volokh emphasized that the Concept of State Migration Policy for 2026–2030, approved by decree of the President of Russia, was the result of a broad public debate involving government officials, experts, and public organizations at the federal and regional levels. Vladimir Aleksandrovich emphasized that the new doctrine will prioritize the implementation of new control and automation tools, as well as the targeted, organized recruitment of migrant workers. After all, the document, for the first time, enshrines the creation of a digital profile for foreign citizens and the development of a unified system for interdepartmental data exchange. Furthermore, the concept provides for facilitating the relocation to Russia of foreigners who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, as well as assessing the effectiveness of agencies.

Experts noted the importance of business participation in implementing migration policy. Proposals were made to improve the digital maturity of services, reduce paperwork, and create a registry of unscrupulous intermediaries. Company representatives expressed confidence that automating notification procedures will reduce errors and the risk of counterfeiting.

Participants in the thematic section discussed issues related to the stay of migrant children in the country, including education and Russian language proficiency. The need to develop an adaptation infrastructure and differentiated approach to migrant and refugee children to prevent their social isolation was emphasized.

The speakers agreed that the updated concept will become an effective tool for strengthening sovereignty, security, and integration, and that its successful implementation is impossible without the active participation of civil society. It was decided to continue working on the proposals in working groups and submit them to the relevant agencies for inclusion in the action plan through 2030.

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Interactive sensors and virtual simulators: Polytech promotes the digitalization of sports in Russia

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At the international forum "Russia – a Sports Power" in Samara, Valery Sushchenko, Director of the Institute of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, signed an agreement to launch the innovative project "Phygitalization of Sports Reserve Training."

Also participating in the signing ceremony were Sofya Konukh, Director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra; Roman Kuchin, Rector of Yugra State University; Sergey Kryanin, Director of the Olympic Reserve Sports School of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra; and Artyom Shchepotyev, Head of the Digital Sports Center Sports School in the Surgut District.

The goal of the collaboration is to develop a fundamentally new method for training young athletes using virtual simulators and interactive sensors. The project involves using interactive sensor systems to improve the effectiveness of training young athletes in football, phygital football, cross-country skiing, and biathlon.

This initiative highlights Russia's commitment to strengthening its position as a leading sporting power by actively implementing advanced digital technologies in education and training.

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