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Management in Focus: Polytechnic University Hosts Regional Student Olympiad

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The Polytechnic University hosted a regional student management olympiad. Such subject-based competitions have been held since 2008 with the support of the city government in accordance with the St. Petersburg state program "Knowledge Economy in St. Petersburg." Students studying full-time at universities located in the Northern Capital are eligible to participate. A total of twenty such olympiads are held in our city.

Last year, SPbPU initiated the management olympiad, submitted an application to the Committee on Science and Higher Education of the St. Petersburg Government, and received the right to host it. Following a successful pilot launch last year, it was included in the official list. The Higher School of Industrial Management of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Technology acted as the organizer and host of the event. Nineteen St. Petersburg universities offering specialized training in management participated in the olympiad. A total of 143 students competed for victory and prizes in the team and individual competitions.

At the opening ceremony of the Olympiad, Vladimir Glukhov, Advisor to the Rector's Office of SPbPU, welcomed the participants, team curators, and members of the Methodological Commission.

The Polytechnic University is pleased to welcome so many universities from our city and participants interested in the Management Olympiad. Such events help develop students' scientific and educational potential and identify talented young people with deep knowledge, skills, and abilities in their respective disciplines, Vladimir Viktorovich emphasized.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mathematics, Economics, and Telecommunications, wished all participants fruitful work and success, and noted the importance of holding the Olympiad: "Events like these are crucial for both the students themselves and the academic community, as they address four key objectives. The first is professional development. The Olympiad provides a valuable platform for participants to apply their knowledge in practice, gain experience, and develop skills. The second objective is the exchange of knowledge between students and experts, creating a stimulating learning environment. The third is collaboration and networking. The Olympiad is an excellent opportunity to establish contacts and network between students from different universities, which fosters a professional academic community. And finally, the fourth objective is identifying and supporting talented students who will be able to make a significant contribution to the development of our city and the country as a whole in the future."

The Olympiad's subject assignments consisted of three blocks: tests, calculations, and case studies. Students competed in seven IPMEIT classrooms. A methodology committee monitored the Olympiad, ensuring objectivity and transparency. After the Olympiad's completion, the committee reviewed and evaluated the assignments. The committee was comprised of representatives from the participating universities.

It was crucial for our university to prepare and conduct the Olympiad at a high professional level. This is a citywide event involving a large number of universities and students. We began preparations back in the summer. We had to develop engaging tasks for the participants and conduct organizational and methodological support activities. I would like to thank my colleagues at the Higher School of Industrial Management for their close-knit and collaborative work! "I would like to thank Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management," she said.

The results will be announced on November 11 at a meeting of the scientific council for approving the winners of subject Olympiads under the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg.

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Developing a partnership with South Africa: Prospects for joint projects discussed at the Polytechnic University

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A delegation from the Republic of South Africa arrived at the Polytechnic University on a working visit. The delegation included key representatives of government agencies in the field of science, technology, and innovation: Cecil Masoka, Acting Chief Executive Officer for International Bilateral Cooperation at the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI); Mohapi Mirranda Mmafehello, Assistant Director for Europe and the Middle East at DSTI; Majola Fikiswa Lizeka Mpumalanga, Deputy Director for Space Science and Technology at DSTI; Moyo Thandokazi Yvonne, Director General for Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, and Stakeholder Engagement at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA); and Phahlamohlaka Mahlase Theuns, Bilateral Research Programs Specialist at the National Research Foundation (NRF).

The visit marked an important step in strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between the Polytechnic University, as the coordinator of RAFU, and its South African partners. During a meeting with Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, and university representatives, the parties discussed a wide range of issues.

"For our university, developing cooperation with the BRICS countries, and particularly with South Africa, is a priority," noted Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev. "We have a solid foundation of successful projects and educational exchanges, and we see significant potential for expanding collaboration, primarily in the areas of joint research and training highly qualified personnel."

The talks focused on developing joint research projects in priority areas such as space technology, additive manufacturing, biotechnology, ecology and clean water, digital engineering, and new materials. The guests visited leading laboratories at the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technologies, the Digital Engineering laboratory at the PIS, and the laboratories at the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering, where they were introduced to the cutting-edge scientific infrastructure and developments of the Polytechnic University's researchers.

The South African delegation praised the potential for cooperation: "We see tremendous opportunities for joint projects in science, technology, and innovation," emphasized DSTI Acting CEO Cecil Masoka. "We are particularly impressed by the research capabilities of the Polytechnic University, and we are interested in taking our partnership to the next level, focusing on areas such as renewable energy, biotechnology, and the development of engineering competencies at our universities. We are confident that this cooperation will make a significant contribution to the development of human capital in our countries."

Successful examples of past collaboration were noted, including a joint project won with the University of Venda as part of the BRICS-RFBR 2019 program, as well as the active participation of South African students in the Winter University in Engineering Sciences program. In 2024, 25 students from more than 10 South African universities participated in the winter school.

During the discussion, the parties outlined specific steps to expand cooperation, including the launch of joint educational programs, academic exchanges, support for doctoral programs through the international Olympiad "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project," and the implementation of innovative projects leading to the commercialization of research results. The parties expressed particular interest in the prospects for collaboration within the Russian-African Network University. The visit of the delegation from South Africa confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening and elevating the long-standing partnership to a qualitatively new level.

The South African delegation's official visit continued in Moscow, where the 14th meeting of the Joint Russian-South African Commission on Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held, chaired by Ksenia Trinchenko, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and Cecil Masoka.

Maxim Zalyvskiy, head of the Russian-African Network University project office, participated in the commission's work. He presented a report entitled "RAFU and the Implementation of Interuniversity Scientific and Technological Projects between Russia and South Africa in Collaboration with Industrial Partners," presenting the results of RAFU's activities and outlining plans for a joint scientific and educational project with PhosAgro PJSC in South Africa.

South Africa is one of Russia's most important trade and economic partners in Africa. Cooperation with South Africa is also becoming strategically important in scientific and educational collaboration. In 2026, as part of the RAFU consortium's development, we plan to expand practical cooperation with our South African colleagues, including engaging Russian industrial partners in joint scientific, educational, and other projects, emphasized Maxim Zalyvsky.

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Polytechnicians are the only finalists from Russia at the Artificial Intelligence Olympiad.

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David Antonyan and Nikita Kolobanov, students from the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, were the only Russian participants to advance to the finals of the Tech Olympics 2025 competition. The event took place near Tehran at the Pardis Technology Park. More than 1,300 participants participated, including 70 international participants from 15 countries.

The competition covered six areas: cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, programming, artificial intelligence, robotic warriors, and drones. Polytechnic University representatives took part in the AI competition, where they had to train models to solve various problems. These included predicting ride costs on an American transportation service and predicting turbine failures.

Our students, as part of the [SSS ICCS] Polyrama x NEUROTECH team, demonstrated their full skills and potential. Both Polytechnic students praised Iranian hospitality, the level of event organization, the accommodations, the guides' English skills, and the excellent cultural and entertainment program. They said the Iranian Technology Olympiad allowed them to strengthen their international ties. David Antonyan explained that at the Pardis Technology Park, many students, members of other teams, and university representatives requested contacts to exchange information and discuss joint project ideas. Nikita Kolobanov stated that Russia and Iran will develop more joint projects in the future.

Despite the absolute superiority of the Iranian specialists, the Polytechnic students stated that they would definitely participate in next year's Olympiad. David Antonyan, Chairman of the SPbPU Student Scientific Society, also stated that he would definitely continue to encourage other Polytechnic students to participate in this event.

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As part of the PhysFest, a tour for schoolchildren was held at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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A short tour not only offers an opportunity to explore unique experimental facilities but also to choose a future direction for study and work. Prospective students from School No. 119 visited the birthplace of future aviation and space technologies. They were shown the T-325 supersonic wind tunnel. This technology is the basis for fundamental research, including studies on turbulence control and fuel economy. As one of the staff members noted, if the problem of airflow turbulence on a wing were solved, an airplane could fly not from Novosibirsk to Sochi, but, for example, to New York on the same amount of kerosene. Such experiments are not only available to experienced scientists. Many physics students conduct their own experiments using it during their studies.

The applied aspects of the institute's work were also highlighted. Tour participants learned about the complex technologies used to produce and restore turbine blades for aircraft engines—components that only four countries in the world can produce. Such large-scale research sparks a keen interest in the students.

"I like physics. I'd like to conduct some kind of experiments, it's so interesting!" shared Anna Zhuravleva, an 8th-grade student at School No. 119.

The children were particularly interested in the T-313 wind tunnel, where experiments last only a few minutes but are effective for science.

ITAM SB RAS conducts excursions infrequently, about eight times a year. The primary audience is schoolchildren and students majoring in physics. Sometimes, such excursions are held as part of various popular science events, such as Physfest, Smartpicnic, and Science 0. According to the institute's staff, such events primarily serve to popularize science in general. Their goal is to help schoolchildren learn new things, including mechanics in its various forms.

According to the institute's staff, NSU students begin working in unique wind tunnels as early as their third year, completing coursework and graduation projects. Many of them continue their research in master's and doctoral programs.

The Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics is a place where education and science come together. Students receive not only theoretical training but also the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge in practice, working with world-class equipment to address pressing aerospace challenges. Graduates who complete this program become highly qualified engineers and scientists, in demand at leading research centers and industrial enterprises across the country.

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And the challenges are real! An off-site immersion for NSU students

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"Labyrinth"—a laboratory for intensive intellectual development—is the name of the 2025 on-site mathematical immersion program for first- to fourth-year students in research groups. Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of Novosibirsk State University— a regular event of the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences with the support of the International Mathematical Center. The immersion took place in late October at the O. Koshevoy health and educational camp. Nearly two dozen students passionate about mathematics solved problems, participated in creative competitions and a conference, watched films, and attended lectures.

Only four problems were assigned over the two days, equal to the number of teams. But, as usual, most of them had no clear answer, requiring careful thought to come up with an engaging solution, which each team presented at the final conference. The problem conditions can be considered a framework. Teams can refine them, change them, narrow or expand them to present a general, attractive solution. For example, the question, "Into how many squares can a 7 by 5 rectangle be divided?" quickly evolved into a search for the minimum number of squares, since everyone knows the multiplication table. The goal was to find some universal formula for dividing the squares. Many teams quickly arrived at Euclidean division with remainder, but no one came up with a hypothesis for the minimum number of squares.

The second problem required fitting the maximum number of fragments with four vertices into a graph. The most successful graph was one in which edges were drawn between all vertices, and then many more edges ("fuzzies") were added to each vertex. Lev Zhukov and Timofey Vasiliev drew attractive, "fluffy" graphs.

The third problem, at first glance, seemed simple enough. What strategy should you follow when erasing one fragment at a time in a chain so that after your move you don't end up with two segments with the same number of links, while your opponent does? A clear algorithm for a sure victory was not found. The question remained open.

"Do you know the solution to this problem?" the students asked.

"Of course not!" the organizers admitted frankly. They weren't being disingenuous. Solving problems with predetermined answers, like a test in school, is a bit boring for real researchers, whether they're in their first or fourth year. The students laughed, of course, but they were pleased to be on equal terms with doctors and candidates of science. Many of their eyes lit up: "These are real problems!"

Klim Bagryantsev offered a beautiful and colorful image (but not a solution) of a problem where one had to divide a rectangle into four pieces of a "triomino" game. This is a well-known type of problem involving filling a surface with identical fragments. The result is a fractal canvas of four colors, similar to a Sierpinski triangle, where small shapes compose similar larger ones.

Each team had its own name and mascot. The name "Outegral" clearly aspired to a new concept, the opposite of "integral." The "Nail Rinatovich" team was named after a classmate who was absent from the team and whom the students clearly missed greatly. The "Koala" team's full name was "Koala Eucalyptus," and the "Mathematini" team's mascot was a true artistic masterpiece, adorning the event until its departure.

"This year's immersion was a very emotional experience for me," said fourth-year student Daria Koroleva. "I'm so glad the first-year students managed to keep their cool and solve the problems. It was a lot of fun with them. I really enjoyed the problems. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't find a perfect solution, but that's not always possible, but solving them was a lot of fun. You get completely immersed in the research process, generating hypotheses, considering different examples, proving or finding counterexamples, communicating, and discussing ideas. Researching problems with other students is a unique experience."

In addition to math problems, there were night photography contests for the most geometric and the scariest shadow. Some scenarios required participants to perform complex choreography and even some acrobatic skills, while others required only a little mischief and ingenuity.

The country camp became a magnet not only for students and teachers—the first lecture, dedicated to mathematical billiards and Birkhoff's algebraic conjecture, was given by Andrei Mironov, Director of the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

There are a huge number of very beautiful theorems concerning Birkhoff billiards, and many still unproven conjectures. For example, the question of the periodic trajectory of a billiard ball within any convex figure. In an acute triangle, it will be periodic, meaning the ball will repeatedly hit the same points. But within a circle, there can be various periodic trajectories of a billiard ball—from an equilateral triangle to a square, a five- or even a six-pointed star. Andrei Mironov gave students a brief history of scientific research into Birkhoff's conjecture and presented several solutions, authored byoneof which in 2019 was the lecturer himself, together with a colleague from Tel Aviv University, Professor Mikhail Bial.

Birkhoff's conjecture states that every integrable billiard table is an ellipse. An elliptical curve that touches all segments of the billiard ball's trajectory, bending around them, is called a caustic. This term came to mathematics from optics, where it described the geometry of reflection and refraction of light beams such that in certain places the light gathers into particularly bright spots, for example, on the surface of the sea or inside a faceted diamond. A question from the audience asked whether caustics can intersect. The speaker replied that no one had yet solved this mystery.

Andrei Mironov spoke about his acquaintance with Mikhail Byaly at a conference in Scotland, and the organizers of the mathematical immersion recalled that a team of schoolchildren from Scotland (including children of NSU graduates) once won their annual autumn math marathon. The bizarre and vibrant, caustic intersections of scientific trajectories demonstrate that mathematics is not self-sufficient and cannot develop in a hermetically sealed manner within a single country, city, or institute. Mathematics is one. People living on opposite sides of the globe simultaneously ponder the same problems and ask the same questions.

Material prepared by: Maria Rogovaya, press service of the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

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Mathematicians win armlifting competition

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Armlifting is a relatively new strength sport where the main goal is to lift as much weight as possible with one arm.

The best results among young men of 2nd and 3rd years were shown by:

1st place – Ilya Trushkin (IIR), result 62.5 kg

2nd place – Vyacheslav Shevchenko (MMF), 52.5 kg

3rd place – Vladislav Agapchenko (FIT), 50 kg

The winners among first-year boys were:

1st place – Mikhail Sokolov (SUNC), result 53.75 kg

2nd place – Mikhail Kazanzhi (GGF), result 51.25 kg

3rd place – Prokhor Kazakov (MMF), result 50 kg

This competition is part of the Freshman Spartakiad program. The results were determined by the sum of the top 10 scores, and the winners were:

1st place – Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 437.5 kg

2nd place – Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, 435 kg

3rd place – Faculty of Physics, 426.25 kg

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up! We thank head judge Alexander Sozinov and the other faculty members of the Physical Education Department for organizing and hosting such an engaging competition for the students.

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The 8th All-Russian Student TIM Championship has started at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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Denis Nizhegorodtsev's speech at the championship opening

On November 6, the 8th All-Russian TIM Championship officially opened at SPbGASU. Denis Nizhegorodtsev, Director of the SPbGASU Educational Center for Digital Competencies, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He emphasized that today's design reality involves collaborative problem-solving by specialized specialists, and the TIM Championship teaches how to comprehensively utilize digital solutions for all parallel processes involved in construction projects of any complexity.

This year, the championship brought together participants from 10 Russian universities. Teams from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NNGASU), Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU), Tyumen Industrial University (TIU), Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU), Togliatti State University (TSU), and Far Eastern State Transport University (FESU) will compete in person.

Vyatka State University (VyatSU), South Ural State University (SUSU), and Tomsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (TSUACE) are participating in the championship remotely.

Each team consists of seven members and completes a single task across seven competencies: architect, designer, heating and ventilation engineer, water supply and wastewater engineer, estimator, electrical engineer, and TIM coordinator. In one week, the teams will have to create a complete digital model of a children's educational institution in St. Petersburg.

The final of the TIM Championship will take place on November 14.

"Competitions like these allow us to improve and test our university knowledge, develop teamwork skills, and share experiences and best practices in digital design in a short timeframe and under conditions similar to real-world project tasks," Denis Nizhegorodtsev is confident.

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National Unity Day at SPbGASU: a festival of cultures and friendship among students from around the world

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Head of the Public Relations Department of the Council of Foreign Students Soykan Shenturk, Antonia Angelova, Sergey Mikhailov and Sabrinkhon Solehzoda open the celebration

On November 5, a festival dedicated to National Unity Day was held at the "Tochka Rosta" space. Organized by the Council of International Students of SPbGASU, the event brought together students from St. Petersburg universities and 14 countries. The event, part of the All-Russian "Russia – a Family of Families" campaign, demonstrated how cultural diversity can be a source of mutual understanding and friendship.

The ceremony was opened by Antonia Angelova, Chair of the Council of Foreign Students. In keeping with ancient Slavic tradition, she treated the guests to bread, piquant drinks, and honey—symbols of hospitality, prosperity, and peace.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Sergey Mikhailov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. "Our university is proud of the atmosphere of friendship, cooperation, and respect for the traditions of different peoples created at SPbGASU," Sergey Vladimirovich emphasized. He recalled that the university enrolls students from all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and 54 countries. The Vice-Rector also noted that such initiatives help strengthen cultural ties and highlight the important role of students in developing international cooperation.

A veritable kaleidoscope of national traditions unfolded on the festival stage: the audience was impressed by the Indonesian song "Boru Panggoaran" performed by SPbGASU student Ikhda Prasetia, the Chinese dance "Land of Ceremonies and Rituals" performed by Zhang Jitao, as well as performances by guests from other universities – Peruvian David Carol Outten (St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University) and Alisson Stephanie Mandieta (St. Petersburg Polytechnic University) from Nigeria.

Following the concert, participants and guests went to a cultural fair, where students presented their countries' national dishes and drinks. Teams from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, China, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Ecuador set up tables with refreshments.

In addition, the Council of Foreign Students and the Ideal Youth Center of the Admiralty District organized a quiz called "The Origins of Unity." The questions covered the history of the holiday, the cultural traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the values of mutual respect.

Sabrinkhon Solehzoda, a postgraduate student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Deputy Chair of the International Students' Council, noted: "This is my seventh year studying at SPbGASU, and this is the seventh year this event has been held. It brings together all cultures, all international students at our university. We want to show what we have in common and how different cultures can become one big family."

Veronika Pivo, a second-year student in the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, echoed her sentiments: "I'm an international student from Belarus. Events like these help you realize you're not alone in this country, help you make friends, and better understand other cultures."

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War and Peace: GUU students visited the Patriotic War of 1812 Museum

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Before National Unity Day, third- and fourth-year students majoring in Advertising and Public Relations, led by instructors Olga Vasilyeva and Alexandra Timokhovich, visited the Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 to refresh their memories of the Napoleonic Wars.

During the tour, the children examined over 2,000 exhibits and learned about the exploits of Russian soldiers and commanders who demonstrated impressive courage and selflessness. "I was particularly struck by the 'Road to Triumph' hall, dedicated to the Russian army's foreign campaigns and the decisive battles leading to victory over Napoleon. The exhibit vividly illustrates the journey from the expulsion of the invaders from Russia to the complete defeat of the French army, highlighting the genius of the commanders and the indomitable spirit of the Russian people. This is not just a chronology of victories, but a story of the unity of nations in the struggle for freedom," shared Emilia Vasilenko.

The museum's exhibition is structured chronologically, from the early 19th century to the end of the pan-European confrontation of 1815. Display cases feature reconstructed uniforms of the Russian and French armies, weapons, and authentic items from soldiers' everyday lives. Modern multimedia technologies make the visit interactive and visual.

"When you stand before the authentic uniform of a private from the Pavlovsky Grenadier Regiment, and interactive battle maps come to life on the wall, it's a powerful experience. This combination allows you to study the tactical aspects of the battle in detail. We felt how important it is to preserve the memory of the past and share it with others," said Ekaterina Smirnova.

Students were able to experience the world of commanders-in-chief, see the personal belongings of Emperors Alexander I and Napoleon Bonaparte, and the monumental paintings of Vasily Vereshchagin and the final hall with military trophies vividly demonstrated the triumph of the Russian army.

"The museum visit was a true journey through history, helping us feel the spirit of the times and understand how culture and communication intertwine even in a museum setting. For us, communications students, the museum became an example of how to connect with an audience without words—through emotion, aesthetics, and atmosphere. The combination of historical accuracy, modern technology, and rare exhibits makes the museum's exhibition not just educational, but truly vibrant and emotional," noted Angelina Igoshina.

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Rashid Mangushev and Anatoly Osokin took part in an international conference on tunneling and underground construction.

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Representatives of SPbGASU at the conference

The 25th annual conference on tunneling and underground construction was held in Hefei, China, on October 25–26.

SPbGASU was represented by Rashid Mangushev, Academic Director of the Scientific and Pedagogical School, Director of the Scientific, Production and Consulting Center for Geotechnology at SPbGASU, Honored Scientist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, Doctor of Engineering, Professor of the Department of Geotechnics, and Anatoly Osokin, Head of the Department of Geotechnics, Honored Builder of Russia, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Associate Professor.

Representatives from SPbGASU presented reports on the developments of scientists from the Department of Geotechnics, which address challenges arising during underground work during the construction of unique building foundations and in metro construction. The reports sparked interest among our Chinese colleagues.

During the conference, representatives of the Russian Engineering Academy and the China Tunnel Association signed a cooperation agreement to exchange educational programs and conduct joint scientific research in the field of underground construction and tunneling.

During the negotiations, Russian and Chinese colleagues agreed on the possibility of educational exchanges for postgraduate and master's students in their respective fields.

"We are confident that educational exchanges for students, master's students, and postgraduates, joint scientific and technical conferences on underground construction in complex soil conditions, and collaboration in geotechnical research will enable us to reach a new level of subsurface development and new geotechnical discoveries in design, calculation, and technology," said Rashid Mangushev. "We hope that the collaboration initiated during our attendance at the anniversary conference will continue."

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