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Natalya Kasperskaya explained why cooperation between universities and large Russian IT businesses will develop

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Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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Yesterday, Novosibirsk State University hosted a meeting with the president of the InfoWatch group of companies and co-founder of Kaspersky Lab Natalya Kasperskaya, who came to Novosibirsk to participate in the international forum for technological development Technoprom-2025.

During her visit to the university, she became acquainted with the developments of NSU innovation centers, including the Center for Artificial Intelligence, discussed possible options for cooperation with the university and held a meeting with students, teachers and staff of the university, where they discussed a number of current issues in the field of information technology and ensuring Russia's technological sovereignty.

— To develop the information technology industry, we need a developed ecosystem with different layers. This includes the production of element base, our own developed microelectronic industry, and the presence of research centers, laboratories, including in universities, where fundamentally new solutions are created, and, of course, a system for training personnel who are focused on the development of IT here, with us. We practically do not have this ecosystem, domestic microelectronics is dying, it was not so much Russian as foreign companies that invested in education, and a whole generation of specialists grew up who believe that we have nothing of our own, all the optimal solutions and technologies are created in the West. And now we need to do something about it, — Natalya Kasperskaya shared her position.

She admitted that she does not see any quick and easy ways out of the current situation, but noted that certain steps are being taken. At first, the departure of Western companies opened up space for growth for Russian developers, but this growth not only led to a multiple increase in income, but also exacerbated the shortage of personnel in the industry.

— Now the state, represented by the Ministry of Digital Development, intends to stimulate IT companies to more actively participate in the training of future specialists. “Companies with a turnover of over a billion rubles a year have been given a simple condition — if they do not cooperate with universities, they will be deprived of accreditation, which means a significant increase in taxes paid. Moreover, this cooperation cannot be limited to supplying universities with equipment and software. IT companies will be required to send employees to teach at universities, organize internships and invest in research and development,” she explained.

This year, this format will be tested as a pilot at a number of large companies, and from next year it will become mandatory for all those whose revenue exceeds a billion. But this will only affect IT companies that have already firmly established themselves in the market, and will not affect startups.

Also during the meeting, they discussed the prospects for the development of generative artificial intelligence, primarily large language models like ChatGPT. According to Natalya Kaspersky, this technology is greatly overestimated and in the near future it will face a stage of decline and a certain disappointment.

— At first, while the same ChatGPT was trained with texts created by people, it showed impressive results, then, when neural networks began to learn on content generated by other neural networks, the quality began to fall. But if you do not remove people from this process, then the very meaning of using neural networks is lost, — she emphasized. And she suggested that it would be more relevant and useful to focus on the development of other artificial intelligence technologies, in particular, autonomous control systems for unmanned vehicles, the use of AI in processing medical analysis data and other areas where it will take on routine work, but issue recommendations, rather than make decisions.

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Academic Council of the State University of Management: schedule of classes approved, scholarships and salaries increased, discounts for additional professional education introduced

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On August 26, 2025, a meeting of the Academic Council dedicated to the upcoming academic year was held at the State University of Management.

At the traditional ceremonial part, the rector of GUU Vladimir Stroyev presented gratitude from the deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Biysultan Khamzayev and congratulated the university employees who celebrated their birthdays since the last meeting. And the rector himself was congratulated on his past birthday on behalf of the university by the vice-rector Dmitry Bryukhanov.

The first item on the agenda was a secret ballot for candidates for vacant teaching positions.

The second point is approval of the work plan of the Academic Council for the 2025/2026 academic year.

In total, 42 questions were considered, so we will not talk about each one, but will only mention the most important ones.

Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Artem Terpugov proposed to amend the Regulation on the remuneration of university employees, increasing it, as well as increasing the amount of state scholarships.

Among the issues raised by Vice-Rector Pavel Pavlovsky, we highlight the approval of the work program for educational work at the State University of Management and the decision to create new departments in the Center for Coordination of Projects for the Development of Youth Policy and Educational Activities, including a department for strategic planning and analytical support, as well as a department for attracting and working with partners.

Director of the Pre-University of the State University of Management Marina Grigorieva proposed to approve the main educational program of the department she heads. In addition, the Academic Council adopted the Regulation on the current monitoring of academic performance, forms, frequency and procedure for midterm assessment of Pre-University students. Following Marina Grigorieva's reports, Rector Vladimir Stroyev expressed hope that the number of classes in the Pre-University will increase in the near future.

Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov proposed to create a Career and Practical Training Organization Center. The Academic Council supported the proposal and approved the speaker as the head of the new division of the State University of Management. In addition, at the suggestion of Dmitry Bryukhanov, discounts were approved for applicants to study in DPO programs. The discounts are balanced in such a way as to stimulate applicants, but at the same time maintain the profitability of the programs.

Among the issues voiced by Vice-Rector Vitaly Lapshenkov, we would like to highlight the proposal to approve the cost of services for organizing physical education and health activities in computer classes for cyber sports. According to the Vice-Rector, these classes are in great demand.

Director of the Department of Academic Policy and Implementation of Educational Programs Natalia Starkova submitted for approval by the Academic Council the schedule of classes from September 1, 2025.

Deputy Director of the Department of Academic Policy and Implementation of Educational Programs Olga Zhuravleva proposed to approve the amounts of the increased state academic scholarship and the state social scholarship in an increased amount from August 1, 2025. Please note that the scholarships are being increased from August 1, this is not a mistake.

At the end of the Academic Council meeting, Nikolay Mikhailov, Advisor to the Rectorate of the State University of Management, spoke about the progress of the final stage of the admissions campaign and announced its preliminary results. At the moment, 1,706 applicants have been accepted to our university. We are waiting for the final results and the beginning of the academic year.

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 08/26/2025

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Polytechnic University adapters are ready for the new academic year

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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On the eve of the new academic year, the rector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy held a meeting with the adapters of the Polytechnic University. He encouraged the guys to successfully interact with first-year students.

The public institute "Adapters" plays a significant role in the life of the Polytechnic, providing support to first-year students. These activists help new polytechnics feel part of the student community.

You are called upon to help the beginning polytechnicians to get used to our environment, to understand our principles and rules of life, to become independent at the university and beyond. I wish you good luck in this matter. By joining the adapter community, you get an additional school of life and interaction with society. We believe in you! – Andrey Rudskoy addressed the guys.

In his speech, Andrey Ivanovich particularly emphasized the importance of the work of adapters with SVO participants and their children. Let us recall that Polytechnic University ranks first in St. Petersburg and fifth in Russia by the number of enrolledthis category of applicants.

After this, the rector of SPbPU presented letters of gratitude to the management of the public institute "Adapters", as well as to the leaders and deputies from each institute. The ceremony was accompanied by applause and chanting.

This year, the Adapters Public Institute celebrated its tenth anniversary. Activists prepared and published a book, which the head of the institute, Elizaveta Zhak, solemnly handed over to Andrey Rudskoy. This gift was an expression of gratitude for the support and assistance in the development of the association.

In honor of the momentous event A special project about Polytechnic University adapters was published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta. Over the past ten years, the movement has gone beyond the university walls and the city. The SPbPU project "Adaptation Trajectory", aimed at training in working with first-year students, today covers over 30 universities in St. Petersburg and other cities. The special project tells about the activities of participants in green sweatshirts with the letter "A" and much more.

The Chairman of the PROF, Maxim Susorov, shared his memories of being an adapter himself and asked to tell first-year students about the many opportunities that membership in the union opens up for them.

The representative of the Center of Youth Trajectories Yegor Bredikhin reported how the holiday for first-year students will be organized this year. He spoke in detail about the planned activities that await new SPbPU students.

The speech by Polytech partner, SBER salary projects manager Victoria Kharitonova, was dedicated to cooperation with the university.

Head of the Department for Ensuring Anti-Terrorist Security and Safety at Facilities Aleksandr Fedorov spoke about the rules of conduct and necessary precautions at the university. Leading Engineer of the Fire Prevention Department Vladimir Vaskin conducted a practical lesson for students on the use of carbon dioxide and powder fire extinguishers, after which several guys demonstrated their skills.

Deputy Director Tatyana Novitskaya reported on the work of the SPbPU History Museum and excursions for first-year students. Assistant Vice-Rector for International Affairs Pavel Nedelko presented information on interaction with foreign students. Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity Boris Kondin spoke about why Polytechnic University is called a territory of culture. He also noted that 14 creative studios are open for Polytechnic students, where everyone can develop their talents and hobbies in various types of art – from a DJ studio to a symphony orchestra.

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The Technoprom forum will host a joint meeting of the Academies of Sciences of Russia and West African countries for the first time

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Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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On August 27, as part of the international forum for technological development "Technoprom-2025", a joint meeting of the Academies of Sciences of Russia and West African countries "Russia – Sahel: Dialogue of Academies of Sciences" will be held. Such an event is being held for the first time in the history of modern Russia. Its participants will be the heads of the Academies of Sciences of three countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger; the Russian side will be represented by Sergey Aldoshin, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute of African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences; RAS academicians – Chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valentin Parmon and Rector of NSU Mikhail Fedoruk; Dmitry Savelyev, member of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

The main goal of the meeting is to formalize scientific cooperation, exchange experience in the institutional development of academies, and discuss the possibility of implementing joint research initiatives in priority areas for the Sahel states: agriculture, water resources, medicine, renewable energy, and peaceful nuclear energy.

— In the current foreign policy context, the development of institutional ties between the Russian academic community and scientific institutions in African countries, primarily the member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSAS): Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is of particular importance. These countries have recently begun to more comprehensively develop their own systems of science and higher education. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have young academies of sciences that were created several years ago. Knowing the 300-year history of the development of the Russian Academy of Sciences, they are interested in partnership with us, which will help them coordinate the direction of development of their own scientific sphere, — commented Natalia Krasovskaya, Director of the Center for Public Diplomacy.

The joint meeting will feature Pako Sereme, President of the National Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters of Burkina Faso; Adama Traore, President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Mali; Yenikoye Alhassan, President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Niger; and the ambassadors of these republics will also take part in the event.

— Development of cooperation with West African countries in the educational and scientific spheres is one of the important areas of international activity of Novosibirsk State University. In 2024-2025, we have already signed agreements with Thomas Sankara University (Burkina Faso) and Abdou Moumouni University (Niger). Together with the Russian House in Niger, we launched a preparatory department for medical and biological training, and also opened online courses in Russian language at Thomas Sankara University in Burkina Faso. In addition, our university plans to organize scientific internships for young scientists and master's students from Burkina Faso lasting 3-6 months. We are also negotiating with the University of Saint Dominic (USDAO) from Burkina Faso on joint training of medical personnel, — said NSU Rector, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Fedoruk.

Among the issues planned to be discussed at the meeting:

1. Exchange of scientific personnel, organization of internships for members of African national academies in Russia.

2. Creation of joint scientific laboratories and research centers in the fields of agriculture, water resources, medicine, renewable energy, and in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy.

3. Participation of African scientists in Russian grant and research programs.

4. Promotion of Russian citation indices and the RAS “white list” as an alternative to the Western model.

5. Implementation of the regional-industry principle of functioning of the academies of sciences of the ACS countries, as the most successful model that has proven itself in Russia.

6. Assistance in the formation of highly qualified personnel for fundamental research in the ACS countries.

The result of the meeting will be the establishment of a regular dialogue between the Academies of Sciences with the Sahel countries and the signing of agreements between scientific institutions of these countries, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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Polytechnic University presented the experience of engineering classes at the Leningrad Region Pedagogical Council

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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More than 600 representatives of the Leningrad Region education system gathered in Gatchina for a large-scale pedagogical council to sum up the results of the academic year and determine development vectors for the future. The event was attended by the Vice-Rector for Additional and Pre-University Education of SPbPU Dmitry Tikhonov and the Acting Director of the Center for Work with Educational Organizations Georgy Shkolnik.

The topic of the pedagogical council this year was "Education Development Strategy: Consolidation of Federal and Regional Decisions". The forum turned into a key platform for dialogue between the authorities, educational institutions and the expert community. The Governor of the Leningrad Region Alexander Drozdenko, Senator of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Sergey Perminov, Director of the Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Larisa Falkovskaya, Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Irina Potekhina and Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad Region Sergey Bebenin addressed the audience with welcoming words.

The central element of the program was the work of 13 thematic sections. Dmitry Tikhonov spoke at the section "Development of the career guidance potential of the regional education system: specialized pre-professional classes and cluster approach."

The participants of the section discussed the creation and development of a system of specialized pre-professional classes as an effective tool for early career guidance. Particular attention was paid to models of network interaction between schools, colleges, universities and industrial enterprises within the framework of the cluster approach. Dmitry Tikhonov shared with colleagues the successful experience of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in organizing pre-university training and implementing projects aimed at identifying and supporting talented schoolchildren focused on engineering and technical specialties.

Dmitry Vladimirovich spoke about the role of the leading technical university in implementing the cluster approach and forming a continuous educational chain "school – university – enterprise". He shared the experience of SPbPU in organizing project activities of schoolchildren, the work of engineering classes and the implementation of additional education programs that allow identifying and supporting talented applicants focused on engineering specialties.

The report paid special attention to the new stage of development of this project directly in the Leningrad Region. Dmitry Vladimirovich reported that this academic year, with the support of the Committee for General and Professional Education of the Leningrad Region, specialized pre-professional "Engineering IT classes" were created in nine general education organizations of the region.

He called the training of teaching staff an important component. As part of the cooperation, SPbPU has already conducted advanced training for 40 teachers from schools in the Leningrad Region on the topic of "Conducting career guidance work in engineering classes: modern approaches and tools." In addition, more than 100 teachers from St. Petersburg and the region completed a three-month training program for drawing teachers using the domestic software "Nanosoft."

The creation of engineering classes is not a one-time event, but the beginning of a long journey for schoolchildren. We help not only to give them in-depth knowledge, but to immerse them in a professional environment, show real tasks and form motivation to obtain an engineering education, which is in demand by leading industrial enterprises of the Leningrad Region. Participation in such large-scale regional events as the pedagogical council is extremely important for the university. This allows us to directly interact with the pedagogical community, build long-term partnerships with schools and, ultimately, train specialists for high-tech sectors of the economy, – noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

The council members developed specific proposals for scaling up the best practices of career guidance work throughout the region, which will be taken into account in the strategy for the development of education in the Leningrad Region.

An award ceremony for the best teachers in the region was also held. For significant achievements in the field of education and many years of conscientious work, 38 representatives of the Leningrad Region education system received state and regional awards.

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SPbPU Master from Nigeria Ibeojo Godwin Ojore: "Use all the opportunities"

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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Ibeojo Godwin Ojore, a graduate of the SPbPU Master's program from Nigeria in the field of "Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering", told us about his unusual path from Africa to one of the leading technical universities in Russia and shared his impressions of his studies.

– Godwin, good afternoon! How did you end up in Russia and at the Polytechnic?

— I came to Russia seven years ago for a quality higher education — I completed both my bachelor's and master's degrees here. I chose Russia because of its strong engineering school and prospects. I entered the Polytechnic University for several reasons: I was attracted by the quality of teaching in English, my friends recommended the university, and the deciding factor was a scholarship won as a result of the Open Doors international Olympiad for master's degrees. And I can say: I fell in love with this country!

— Why did you choose energy?

— My interest was born from personal experience. As children, we constantly faced power outages. This awakened a desire to solve such problems. Participation in competitions and communication with passionate people, including my brother, an electrical engineer, strengthened my choice. I realized that I wanted to contribute to the development of energy.

— Tell us about your scientific work at the Polytechnic.

— My supervisor suggested delving deeper into nuclear energy, and I agreed. Although my first application for the competition did not pass, I did not give up. I began to actively attend conferences and gain experience. An unforgettable experience was the World Youth Festival in Sochi in 2023! Winter schools are especially valuable: there I deepened my knowledge and represented Russian and global nuclear energy.

— What were your first impressions of St. Petersburg and the Polytechnic?

— First, it’s very cold! I’m from the south, where winter is minus five. It was a shock! But then the architecture captivated me — incredibly beautiful. And at the Polytechnic… The teachers are just perfect! They explain things perfectly, they’re always ready to help, even if you write at night. The level of the lecturers is very high. Studying in English for a master’s degree is a great solution, a diploma in English is a big plus.

— What was the most difficult?

— Honestly, the master's degree did not seem very difficult, since it was in English, the bachelor's degree was more difficult. The main difficulty for foreigners is the Russian language. The teachers were my main support. They gave additional materials, links, explained things instantly. I did not spend much time trying to figure it out myself.

— How did you cope with the workload?

— Personal life? There was almost none! I worked and studied at the same time, I had to provide for myself. So I concentrated on lectures and studied at night, from twelve to three. In the morning — classes, then work. That’s how I built my schedule.

— Were there any difficulties with adaptation or language?

— The bureaucracy was generally clear, only at the beginning, in the international department, there were queues due to the workload. With the language? Oh yes! When I arrived in November 2018, it was incredibly difficult. The academic language of the teachers was new to me. Thanks to the senior students — they advised me to record lectures, then analyze them at home, take pictures of the slides. Now I understand almost everything!

— Did you manage to immerse yourself in Russian culture?

— Yes! I have Russian friends, I have visited them, listened to music, tried the cuisine. I didn’t like all the dishes right away (at first the borscht seemed like “water” after our thick soups), but I try to respect the culture and people. The experience was very positive. I also celebrate holidays — New Year, Christmas. I go to visit friends out of town. It’s like family.

— What are your plans after graduation?

— A difficult question! I applied for an Open Doors scholarship for postgraduate studies. But now I think that I want not pure electrical engineering, but something related to business applications (engineering, project management), since I plan to start my own business. I want to get real practical experience, I am looking for an internship or a job. A Polytechnic diploma will definitely help — the university is very prestigious, it is known and respected at conferences. It opens doors.

— What is your main advice to future foreign students of the Polytechnic University?

— Take advantage of all the opportunities! Participate in programs, conferences, anything! Networking is key. Meet people, make friends. Sometimes connections are more important than knowledge alone. Don’t be afraid to come and ask. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem stupid! The teachers here are always ready to help. And get more involved in extracurricular activities — I was too focused on studying and work, and this needs to be corrected. Polytechnic has a lot to offer!

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Summer school of adapters opened at SPbGASU

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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

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Participants of the summer school

On August 19, the summer school of the Adapters project opened at the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning at SPbGASU. Over the course of ten days, its participants will exchange experiences, learn about the best practices for adapting first-year students, and consider innovative approaches and work formats.

The Adapters project is an initiative of the SPbGASU student council aimed at helping first-year full-time students adapt to the educational and social environment. Adapters accompany new students during the first months of study, introduce them to the university and the city, and involve them in student activities. You can learn more about the project in its VKontakte group.

The goal of the summer school, organized with the support of the Youth Policy Department of SPbGASU, is to form a community of active, creative and responsive mentors who know how to establish trusting relationships and take into account the needs of first-year students. The results of the classes will be plans for the adaptation of first-year students within the thematic areas “I am proud”, “Moral ideals”, “

Marina Malyutina, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at SPbGASU, gave a welcoming speech at the opening of the summer school. She called on the participants to remember the importance of their mission and focused on the activities of the new Educational Center for Project-Based Learning, where students can apply the knowledge they have gained at the university to solving real practical problems, generate and implement their ideas.

The opening ceremony summed up the results of the video competition dedicated to the movement of adapters. The first place and prizes were awarded to the team of the Automobile and Road Faculty.

The business program of the summer school of adapters includes a quest around the university, familiarization with the activities of structural divisions, online training on the platforms of the Rosmolodezh Academy and the Shum educational center, and other events.

Adapters of our university held an "Honest Conversation" with Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, an expert of Rosmolodezh.Granty. The speaker told about the activities of adapters in his university. For first-year students of SPbPU, they are the entry point into the youth policy system, because an adapter is the first person with whom a first-year student comes into personal contact. Ivan Khlamov is sure that young people are the driver of the country's development in the future, and what values, guidelines, and hobbies the student path will take depends largely on adapters.

The interactive lecture "Ecosystem of youth policy. How not to miss opportunities" by Victoria Motorenko, director of youth spaces "PROSTO", turned out to be educational. These spaces are a project of the Government of St. Petersburg, implemented by the Committee on youth policy and interaction with public organizations. "PROSTO" has two components – infrastructure (a network of free youth coworking spaces) and intellectual (events of various formats). Events for young entrepreneurs are held here – from small lectures to full-fledged educational tracks. They are also always ready to comprehensively support socially significant initiatives.

Victoria Motorenko called on the audience to actively participate in grant competitions and events of youth spaces, and also announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between PROSTO and SPbGASU. According to Victoria, our creative and responsible students will be able to join in the creation of spaces that are a symbol of St. Petersburg in the youth environment.

The final event will be a trip to the State Budgetary Institution of the Leningrad Region "Multifunctional Center "Youth", established by the Committee on Youth Policy of the Leningrad Region in the village of Koshkino.

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Polytechnicians are winners and prize winners of the Russian Orienteering Championship

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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The Russian Orienteering Championship was held in Kazan. It was attended by 85 men and 85 women from 35 regions of the country. The routes of the disciplines ran through picturesque places of the capital of Tatarstan: the historical center of the city, the territory of the Kazan Kremlin and city parks.

The competition included individual starts in the cross-sprint discipline and team races in the cross-relay format. These performances had the status of selection for the Russian national team.

Polytechnic athletes showed excellent results.

Mikhail Maksimenko is the Russian champion in the relay (2 people) as part of the Leningrad Region team and third place in the sprint. Olga Shmailova is the second place in the sprint and the silver medalist of the relay as part of the St. Petersburg team.

The four-stage relay was especially spectacular: the St. Petersburg team, which included Olga Shmailova from the Polytechnic University, won gold in a tense battle. The St. Petersburg team beat their rivals from the Voronezh Region by just three seconds!

Congratulations to the athletes – Dmitry Roslov, Vladislav Loginov, Olga Godlevskaya, Olga Shmailova, Mikhail Maksimenko – and their coaches on their excellent results at the Russian Championship!

On August 25, the Russian Championship in orienteering in cyclocross disciplines ended in Perm. Ekaterina Landgraf came in second in the classic cyclocross and won a silver medal in the three-stage relay as part of the St. Petersburg team.

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PISh SPbPU invites: Winter University in Engineering Sciences-2025

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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The advanced engineering school of SPbPU "Digital Engineering" invites 3rd-4th year students of engineering and technical specialties from the CIS countries, China, India, Iran, South Africa, Cuba and Indonesia, as well as future engineers studying at universities in St. Petersburg, to take part in the Winter University in Engineering Sciences "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies".

The event will be held with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Sociocenter, the international services of SPbPU and the Center for work with applicants of SPbPU.

The goal of the Winter University is to strengthen ties and expand cooperation between young engineers. The project is aimed at developing engineering competencies and improving the qualifications of students, in particular in such areas as digital technologies, systems digital engineering and artificial intelligence.

The Winter University will be held from November 24 to December 7, 2025, at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Samara University named after Korolev, and Novgorod State University named after Yaroslav the Wise.

The application period will end on September 30, 2025. Registration and the conditions of participation are available on the Winter University website.

Training program at the Winter University at the SPbPU PISh site, designed for 150 participants, consists of technical modules, an introductory course in Russian for English-speaking students, and a cultural and entertainment program.

The training involves completing one of three equivalent engineering tracks in Russian and English, consisting of educational and design-laboratory modules.

The Technologist track for Russian-speaking students includes the following modules:

Laboratory for Digital Transformation and Lean Manufacturing; Laboratory for Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI); Project Laboratory for the Application of AI Technologies to Various Types of Data; Laboratory for Polymer Composite Materials.

The Engineer track for Russian-speaking students includes the following modules:

Modern engineering in high-tech industries; Aerodynamics of the aircraft wing profile; Project laboratory for design; Personal efficiency. Training for the development of personal and professional skills.

The Innovator track for English-speaking students includes modules:

Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems Lab (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI); Supply Chain Management; Design Project Lab; Recognizing Opportunities and Generating High-Tech Startup Ideas.

The architecture of each track combines: a design module, an industrial partner module, a soft-skills module and a project module.

The modules are conducted in parallel, each of them lasts two days and takes place in groups of 15-20 people.

Over the course of two weeks, students will be introduced to business process optimization, industrial AI technologies, advanced neural network architectures, polymer composite materials, and modern digital engineering technologies.

The educational and project parts of the Winter University will be conducted by teachers of the Higher School of International Educational Programs and employees of the leading departments of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering": Engineering Center "Computer Engineering Center" (CompMechLab®); Scientific and Educational Center "Aircraft Engines and Power Plants"; Center for Continuing Professional Education; North-West Interuniversity Regional Educational and Scientific Center "Polytech-Cyberphysics"; Research Laboratory "Laboratory for Analysis of Biomedical Images and Data".

The Winter University “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies” is a unique opportunity for students to expand their knowledge, develop professional skills and establish contacts with leading experts in the field of engineering and technology.

The event's partners include such large companies as Gazprom Neft, Kronstadt Engineering Center, UEC, TVEL, CentroTech-Engineering, Power Machines, Severstal, and others.

A rich cultural program has been prepared for students, including excursions to the main attractions of St. Petersburg, visits to museums and architectural monuments, as well as events aimed at intercultural communication and familiarization with the history and traditions of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. In addition to the educational program, participants will be offered lectures by invited experts, an Engineering Championship and an AI quiz show

SPbPU's advanced engineering school "Digital Engineering" is actively developing international cooperation with friendly countries in the field of engineering education, including the implementation of advanced practices and approaches to training highly qualified world-class specialists.

Thus, in 2023, the SPbPU PISh became a venue for holding Schools of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies. More than 100 students from Russian and Belarusian universities successfully completed training in four areas of professional training: autonomous and unmanned transport, computer engineering, and design based on topological optimization.

In 2024, SPbPU successfully completed the Winter University in Engineering Sciences "New Scientific Horizons". Its participants included 220 students from 63 universities in Russia, the CIS and other countries. 170 young people represented 44 foreign universities in the Republic of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Tajikistan, China, South Africa, Iran and India. The students gained new knowledge about digital technologies in engineering, got acquainted with the technologies of system digital engineering, trained on computer simulators and simulators, conducted laboratory work and established friendly and partnership relations within the framework of joint team projects.

The success of the events confirms the demand for such international educational projects. The unique format of the events, combining theoretical training with practical work on modern equipment, helps to develop the competencies necessary for successful work in high-tech industries. In addition, such events pay special attention to the development of teamwork and intercultural communication skills, which is an important factor for future international engineers.

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SPbPU and KRSU develop cooperation in the field of additional education

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The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin (KRSU) and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University demonstrate a unique format of strategic partnership in the field of higher education. The launch of joint educational programs, modernization of curricula, implementation of digital platforms and development of research infrastructure – all these areas have become part of the comprehensive work of the two universities aimed at creating a single educational space and training highly qualified personnel for the economies of Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

The next step in this direction was a working visit to the Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University by the Vice-Rector for Pre-University and Further Education of KRSU Elena Averkova. The main topic of the negotiations was the implementation of the roadmap for cooperation between universities, in particular, the launch of new joint educational projects. The meeting was attended by the Vice-Rector for Further and Pre-University Education of SPbPU Dmitry Tikhonov, the Head of the Directorate of Further Education and Industry Partnership Ivan Kurta and the Head of the Directorate of Pre-University Education and Talent Attraction Nikolay Snegirev.

The parties paid special attention to the development of cooperation in the field of pre-university education. Considering that KRSU has its own school, the possibilities of adapting St. Petersburg practices of working with schoolchildren in the educational space of Kyrgyzstan were discussed. To demonstrate the potential of SPbPU in this area, the delegation visited the SPbPU History Museum, the Research Building, the Open Education Center, and a laboratory for work in the direction of BAS with a modern simulator. Familiarization with the Polytechnic infrastructure laid the foundation for future joint projects on career guidance and preparation of applicants.

During the meeting, the participants noted the need to launch an engineering track based on the International Institute of Continuing Education and Personnel Engineering of KRSU under the coordination and expert support of SPbPU. This area is defined as a priority for joint work in the field of DPO and vocational training.

The new track will focus on the development and implementation of professional training, advanced training and professional retraining programs. These programs are designed to meet the current and future demands of the Kyrgyz labor market and will be in demand in practice among local employers and industrial partners of KRSU.

The implementation of the programs will be characterized by reliance on an electronic educational environment using modern distance learning platforms and artificial intelligence technologies. This will ensure the personalization of educational trajectories and the technological sustainability of solutions.

Work on the engineering track involves developing a detailed concept and roadmap with program launch stages, target indicators, and monitoring mechanisms. Joint events are also planned to promote the track among students, employers, and the professional community of Kyrgyzstan.

As part of the roadmap for work with KRSU, an agreement on cooperation in the field of additional professional education has already been approved. And this year, the first joint DPO programs will be introduced to the Kyrgyz market. We also managed to discuss joint projects in pre-university training and secondary vocational education, – noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

The visit of KRSU strengthened the strategic partnership between the universities and outlined specific practical steps for its development. The launch of the engineering track under the auspices of the two leading universities will be a significant contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel for the real sector of the Kyrgyz economy.

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