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Ekaterina Khalimon, Associate Professor of the Project Management Department at the State University of Management, represents our university in the Best Mentoring Practice (Higher School) category of the Mentor in Education in Moscow – 2026 competition.

Ekaterina Khalimon has been working at our university for ten years, helping young researchers take their first steps in science and actively participating in the trade union. For the competition, Ekaterina presented a research mentoring model, which has resulted in the publication of over 150 scientific papers under her supervision—in Russian, English, and French.

This year, over 150 teachers from various educational institutions across the capital are vying for the title of best mentor. The competition brings together professionals for whom mentoring isn't a chore, but a deep-seated desire to share experiences, inspire, and support the development of their colleagues.

For the fifth year now, the championship has been held with the support of the Moscow Department of Education and Science under the auspices of the city's trade union organization, the All-Russian Trade Union of Education, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The interests of our employees are represented by the trade union of State University of Management (GUU) employees.

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Vasily Osmakov, an orientalist and Africanist, a candidate of economic sciences, a first-class active state councilor, and, most recently, the first deputy minister of industry and trade, has become the right-hand man of the head of the military department: Andrei Belousov introduced the new employee to his colleagues from the CIS countries at a meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers in Almaty.

Until now, this distinguished graduate of our postgraduate program has focused primarily on economic and financial issues. From 2004 to 2008, Vasily Osmakov worked at the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the public relations, strategic planning, and research departments, as well as in the support of priority industrial policy areas within the Department of Economic Analysis and Long-Term Planning. He then became an assistant and advisor to the Minister of Industry and Trade, and in 2012, he was appointed Director of the Department of Strategic Development and Project Management at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Four years later, Vasily Sergeevich was promoted to Deputy Minister, and five years later, First Deputy Minister, overseeing the departments of budget policy and finance, strategic development, and corporate policy, as well as budget planning, import substitution, national project coordination, and human resources.

Vasily Osmakov graduated with honors from the Institute of Asian and African Countries at Lomonosov Moscow State University (ISAMSU) in 2005. He speaks English, Arabic, and German. He also defended his PhD thesis at the IEF's Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations, titled "Foreign Experience in Implementing Oil and Gas Projects Based on Production Sharing Agreements (PSA)," in 2008.

We wholeheartedly congratulate Vasily Sergeyevich on his new appointment and wish him success in protecting the sovereignty and statehood of our country!

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The International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist" concluded on October 31. For Polytechnic University, this day was no less eventful than the previous ones.

Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov visited the Polytechnic University booth. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy gave him a tour. He described in detail the specific technological solutions and museum exhibits on display. The rector emphasized the significance of all the developments and their advantages over similar technologies. He also noted the partnerships and collaboration with leading Russian companies, such as the state corporation Rosatom and Gazprom.

Andrey Rudskoy also held talks with Purnima Anand, President of the Indian non-governmental organization "BRICS International Forum." They discussed opportunities for cooperation with India in training engineers for the civil nuclear industry, the creation of joint educational programs, and attracting Indian students to the Polytechnic University's winter and summer schools.

"We're always happy to build new partnerships internationally. More than 5,000 international students are already studying at the Polytechnic University. Currently, we have very few students from India, but we believe their number needs to increase," emphasized Andrey Rudskoy.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy met with Alexander Blokhin, the lead developer at Zvezda. The Rector discussed the university's developments and how it builds collaboration with industrial partners. Alexander Blokhin, in turn, introduced the company's products. The partners ultimately identified areas in which Polytechnic University and Zvezda could further collaborate.

All guests who visited the Polytechnic University stand during the forum highly praised the university's educational and scientific activities, and also noted the quality, relevance, and advantages of the technological solutions presented.

The focus was on developments from the Laser and Additive Technologies Research Laboratory, the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory, and the Engineering Center for Design, Certification, and Testing of Advanced Energy Sources. IMMiT's exhibit at the forum reflected the institute's systematic approach to developing technological areas—from materials science and welding processes to next-generation energy systems—reaffirming the Polytechnic University's key role in shaping Russia's industrial potential.

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At Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University a cross-university examination session was held over the course of two days, initiated by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter".

Intensive work involving university leadership, institute directors, heads of research laboratories, faculty, and industry representatives was designed to assess the universities' implementation of development programs, highlight successful practices and problem areas, identify areas for growth, and prepare useful recommendations for the development of universities across the country.

On the second day of the cross-university assessment, participants continued working in groups on the following topics: "Management System for Achieving Technological Leadership. Development Team," "Research and Development as the Basis for Competitive Technological Solutions," "Engineering Education," and "Strategic Technological Projects."

Participants shared their visions of how to cultivate technological leaders and visionaries within the university; what needs to be changed in the approach to developing educational programs; and how to transform the entire structure of the educational institution to continue developing fundamental science and effectively collaborate with industrial partners on R&D. This candid discussion among professionals allowed them to identify the barriers and challenges the university faces in achieving its goals and objectives, both at the institutional and national levels.

"Already, about 10% of graduates have the potential to become future technology leaders, but, of course, we want to see more of them. I'd also like to highlight another important aspect: we are essentially nurturing ambassadors. Our graduates go to work for industrial partners, head departments, and then come to us as representatives of qualified clients," Marina Bolsunovskaya, Head of the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory at the St. Petersburg Polytechnical School, noted during her speech.

Participants at the event noted that industries struggle to share their knowledge and technologies with each other, and perhaps the university could contribute to overcoming this national challenge.

"The cross-university review is a significant event for the university, the participants of the Priority 2030 program, and the entire higher education system. For us, it's not only an independent assessment of our strategy but also a tool for professional dialogue that helps strengthen our scientific and educational potential and chart a sustainable development path. I am confident that the review's results will serve as an important benchmark for further transformations and will help us more effectively integrate education, science, and innovation. The Polytechnic University traditionally serves as a platform for the open exchange of opinions and the joint search for solutions, and this review confirms our commitment to development and cooperation. I thank my colleagues, experts, and industrial partners for their active participation, constructive approach, and important comments, which we will certainly take into account during the university's transformation," said SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The solutions proposed following the cross-university review were evaluated by experts from the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter," members of the expert group under the Council for the Support of Development Programs, and representatives of industrial partners—Tsentrotekh-Engineering LLC (Rosatom State Corporation), Power Machines JSC, and others.

"It's crucial that, as part of the cross-university review, we were able to conduct a professional discussion without regard to rank or title, where each specialist could express their opinion, even if it differed, to the vice-rector or director of the institute. This allowed us to truly uncover and assess the challenges facing the university and, accordingly, propose the most effective solutions," noted Dmitry Shabalkin, an expert at the Sociocenter.

The cross-university assessment is an annual event that will be held at all universities participating in the Priority 2030 program.

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In the ninth episode of the "Polytechnic as a Priority" video digest, Vice-Rector for Human Resources Maria Vrublevskaya discussed the university's programs for unlocking the professional and personal potential of its employees, identifying and developing talent, and engaging relevant specialists in the current issues of the real economy.

"For me, technological leadership is, first and foremost, people who are capable of solving complex problems, developing, building teams around themselves, people who love the country and want to lead it to leadership."

A series of video digests is being created to regularly cover key scientific and technological areas (KSTAs) and projects supported by the Priority 2030 program. The main goal is to provide all employees and interested parties with comprehensive information about the program's areas of focus, the projects receiving funding, and their progress.

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The annual history competition "Ignite Knowledge" has concluded at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, becoming one of the highlights of the freshman orientation program. The project helps students learn about the university's history through engaging activities, game elements, and digital technologies—one of their first experiences with the Polytechnic's long-standing traditions and corporate culture.

This year, the competition was held in an updated format, using a mobile app, which made participation more interactive and engaging. Thanks to the project's victory in the Rosmolodezh grant competition, the SPbPU History Museum team was able to integrate modern technologies into the educational and outreach process.

2025 was a landmark year for the competition. For the first time in three years, 924 applications were submitted—a record for the project's history. Over the course of a week, first-year students completed tasks related to key historical events, famous alumni, and Polytechnic University traditions, and also learned about the activities of student societies and associations.

Tatyana Novitskaya, Deputy Director of the SPbPU History Museum, noted: "The 'Light Up Knowledge' competition is not an exam or a knowledge test, but an opportunity for first-year students to experience the spirit of the university. Through play and research, students discover the traditions of the Polytechnic University and begin to feel part of its great history. We see how this format engages, inspires, and helps foster a sense of belonging to the university community."

In 2025, special attention was paid to the development of student self-government and student associations. The competition assignments focused on the history of the SPbPU Trade Union, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, as well as the Adapters public institute, the Polytechnic University student groups, and other active communities.

Participants researched archival materials, completed assignments in historical locations on campus, created photo reports, participated in themed quests, and shared their experiences on social media. This approach brought students together and made the process of learning history truly vibrant and contemporary.

The competition concluded with a gala meeting in the Polytechnic Tower, where the results were announced. The 200 most active participants received commemorative gifts. The project combines tradition and technology, preserving historical memory while simultaneously developing new approaches to educational outreach to students.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continues to actively develop international scientific partnerships. The Russian-Armenian University successfully hosted the international scientific and theoretical conference "Images of the Past: Representations, Historiography, and Historical Memory." The Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences and SPbPU co-organized this large-scale forum.

The conference brought together leading scholars—historians, cultural scientists, philosophers, and political scientists—to discuss pressing issues in contemporary scholarship. Participants focused on the role of historical memory and historical research in shaping national identity, the representation of the past in educational literature, and the fight against the falsification of history.

At the plenary session, Anastasia Lisenkova, Director of the Higher School of Social Sciences at SPbPU, delivered a keynote address, "Silence as a Cultural Choice, Algorithmic Bias, and Digital Commemoration." She touched on the complex aspects of the interaction between history, culture, and digital technologies in the modern world. She also moderated one of the conference's central sections, "Images of the Past in Historical Memory."

Participants were particularly interested in the specialized section "Sport as a Factor in the Formation of National Identity in the Soviet and Post-Soviet Spaces," organized as part of the Russian Science Foundation project #24-28-01790. The section was moderated by Svetlana Ulyanova, a professor at SPbPU's Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences. Researchers from Moscow, Tomsk, Petrozavodsk, Leeds, and Yerevan participated in the section. Presentations were given by Ilya Sidorchuk, a professor at SPbPU's Higher School of International Relations, and Anastasia Fisheva, a senior research fellow at SPbPU's Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences.

The visit of the delegation from the Higher School of Social Sciences at SPbPU to Yerevan yielded not only scientific but also important practical results. Following talks with the leadership of the Russian-Armenian University and the Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, specific agreements were reached, strengthening and expanding the format of cooperation. SPbPU faculty are organizing advanced training courses for RAU faculty on the "History of Russia." A joint SPbPU-RAU-IWH RAS academic conference on "Civilization and Barbarism: From Antiquity to the Age of Artificial Intelligence" is planned for April 2026.

Furthermore, research teams from SPbPU's HSE and RAU have agreed to prepare and publish joint articles in Scopus-indexed journals. A new joint project to create a scientific electronic journal, Perspectiva Temporis, dedicated to history, sociology, and cultural studies, will begin in January 2026.

The conference and the agreements reached were a clear demonstration of the dynamically developing partnership between the Polytechnic University and the Russian-Armenian University. This collaboration not only strengthens academic ties but also makes a significant contribution to the development of the humanities internationally.

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