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Novosibirsk and Abkhazian State Universities discussed cooperation in science and education.

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In the first half of December, a delegation from Novosibirsk State University (NSU) visited Abkhazia at the invitation of the Center for Public Diplomacy. A meeting was held at Abkhaz State University (ASU) between Yevgeny Sagaydak, Head of the NSU Education Export Department, and ASU Rector and Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences Aleko Alekseevich Gvaramia.

During the visit, prospects for further cooperation in science and education were discussed, including the creation of joint laboratories, the organization of joint educational programs, the holding of Olympiads for schoolchildren and students in physics and mathematics, and the creation of international classes in schools in Abkhazia.

NSU and ASU are historically linked by the personality of the outstanding mathematician, academician of the USSR Academy of Sciences and the first rector of Novosibirsk State University Ilya Nestorovich Vekua, who was born in the village of Shesheleta (currently located in the Ochamchira district of the Republic of Abkhazia).

The meeting featured reminiscing about the legendary scientist and renowned NSU faculty members of that era. The meeting was held in a warm and touching atmosphere. Evgeny Sagaydak presented NSU with an album of photographs by Ilya Nestorovich Vekua, capturing his life and work in Akademgorodok, as well as a book about Novosibirsk State University with an inscription from NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Petrovich Fedoruk.

Evgeniy Sagaydak, together with representatives of the Center for Public Diplomacy and the Gal City Hall, honored the memory of Ilya Nestorovich Vekua by laying flowers at his monument in the center of Gal.

Evgeny Sagaydak noted that the name of the outstanding scientist, I.N. Vekua, the first rector of NSU, is forever inscribed in the university's history, and the task of the administration, as well as the mayor's office of the city of Gal, where the monument stands, is to preserve the memory of this outstanding figure for students and staff. NSU is ready to participate in all events dedicated to the life and work of I.N. Vekua.

At the end of the event, the ASU delegation received an invitation to visit Novosibirsk State University and continue the dialogue on cooperation.

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NSU students and students from the Specialized Scientific Center and the Higher Institute of Culture have received scholarships from the Governor and the Government of the Novosibirsk Region.

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On December 10, a diploma presentation ceremony was held in the Great Hall of the Novosibirsk Region Government to award scholarships from the Governor and the Government of the Novosibirsk Region, as well as recipients of targeted financial support. Among the recipients were 22 students from Novosibirsk State University, two students from the Specialized Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State University, and two students from the Higher Scientific Institute of Novosibirsk State University, who demonstrated outstanding results in their studies, research, and project work.

This year, nearly two hundred talented students from regional universities received certificates. Congratulating the scholarship recipients, Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov emphasized that such awards are more than just a measure of support, but rather recognition of the tangible contributions of young people to the development of science, education, culture, and technology in the region.

"You entered adulthood with the right attitude: to persistently achieve results in whatever you undertake. I hope that today's award will be one of many in your success," the regional governor remarked, addressing the ceremony participants.

The Governor and Government of the Novosibirsk Region have been awarding scholarships to the best students for over 20 years, since 2004. During this time, hundreds of young people have received them, many of whom now work at the country's leading companies, implement scientific and technological projects, and contribute to the region's development. The scholarships are named after outstanding Novosibirsk residents—Academicians Mikhail Lavrentyev, Ilya Vekua, Sergei Sobolev, Valentin Koptyug, scientist and educator Yuri Sharov, Air Marshal Alexander Pokryshkin, and others.

Certificates were also presented to the students by Deputy Governor Valentina Dudnikova, Deputy Chairman of the Novosibirsk Region Government and Minister of Agriculture Andrei Shindelov, and members of the regional government. They emphasized that each award represents the extensive collaborative work of the students and their mentors.

NSU students shared their impressions of receiving the award.

Boris Kondrashov, third-year student Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) of NSU, the winner of the competitive selection for targeted financial support in the "NTI Markets. Technological Challenge" category, noted that the competition was fierce:

Students from research teams across the Novosibirsk region participated in the selection process, so it was especially gratifying to be among the winners. This support was a significant recognition of my professional work and a serious motivation to move forward. I plan to use the funds received to develop the project and participate in the international conference.

NSU Faculty of Natural Sciences Master's student Anna Artemchenko emphasized the importance of recognition at the regional level:

"I felt genuine joy and pride. It's confirmation that my efforts in my studies and research have been noticed. Such support builds confidence and opens up new opportunities, including participation in conferences and additional professional training."

For first-year master's students Faculty of Information Technology of NSU Ruslana Kardasha's ceremony became an important and emotional event:

Receiving my diploma in the Great Hall of the Government, I felt immense joy and gratitude—to the university, the faculty, and the regional leadership. This is a significant achievement for my portfolio and a powerful incentive to continue my research. I plan to use the funds I receive for scientific literature and a trip to a conference.

The students note that the support of their supervisors, the university environment, and their own commitment to research played a key role in their success. The awards they received served not only as recognition of their work but also as a catalyst for new scientific and professional achievements.

Full list of scholarship recipients:

Scholarships from the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region named after M.A. Lavrentiev, named after I.N. Vekua, named after S.A. Khristianovich, named after V.A. Koptyug, named after S.L. Sobolev, named after A.A. Lyapunov awarded:

Angelina Elgujaevna Arkania

Anna Sergeevna Artemchenko

Ruslan Dmitrievich Kardash

Elizaveta Vladimirovna Koroleva

Denis Alekseevich Kostornov

Yesenia Shamilevna Morozova

Olga Vladimirovna Somov

Alina Artemovna Sycheva

Ivan Andreevich Frolov

Sofya Andreevna Chiffon

Anna Artemovna Shuklina

The Novosibirsk Region Governor's A.I. Pokryshkin Scholarship was awarded to:

Tatyana Maksimovna Ershova

The S.A. Chaplygin Scholarship of the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region was awarded to:

Elizaveta Arifovna Bulgakova

The following students received a scholarship from the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region from among the winners (prize-winners) of the final round of the All-Russian School Olympiad in general secondary education programs who entered higher education institutions in the Novosibirsk Region:

Roman Valerievich Boluts

Sergei Vadimovich Kalitvyansky

Lyubov Ivanovna Kutyreva

Vladislav Maksimovich Makarov

The following students received a scholarship from the Government of the Novosibirsk Region:

Anna Dmitrievna Kanalina

The following were awarded diplomas of winners of targeted financial support:

Igor Alexandrovich Betke

Anton Alexandrovich Vlasenko

Alexey Mikhailovich Ivanov

Boris Sergeevich Kondrashov

Among the awardees were two students from the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center:

Ivan Vasilyevich Kiyashko and Andrey Evgenievich Markov were awarded a scholarship from the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region named after M.A. Lavrentiev, named after I.N. Vekua, named after S.A. Khristianovich, named after V.A. Koptyug, named after S.L. Sobolev, named after A.A. Lyapunova

Among the awardees were two students from the NSU VKI:

Artyom Alekseevich Divinov and Ksenia Sergeevna Istomina were awarded a scholarship from the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region named after M.A. Lavrentiev, named after I.N. Vekua, named after S.A. Khristianovich, named after V.A. Koptyug, named after S.L. Sobolev, named after A.A. Lyapunova

On behalf of the university, we congratulate the students on their victory and wish them continued success in their studies and research!

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An NSU graduate student developed software for an X-ray detector and synchronization system for the SKIF station.

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A second-year Master's student from the Department of Physics and Engineering Computer Science developed software for the synchronization system and detector of the experimental station at the synchrotron radiation source.Faculty of Physics of Novosibirsk State University Maria Yartseva. These devices will be installed at one of the stations of the Siberian Ring Photon Source (SKIF). She conducted her work as part of a research team at the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS laboratory, which specializes in developing detectors for experiments using synchrotron radiation. The scientific supervision was provided by Lev Shekhtman, Chief Researcher at the INP SB RAS and Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, and Vasily Kudryavtsev, Researcher at the INP SB RAS. This work was carried out as part of the strategic technology project "Center for the Integration of Personalized Biomedicine, Pharmacy, and Synchrotron and Binary Technologies." Priority 2030 program.

"My task was to create specialized software for the direct photon counting detector, which would allow for control of the device—taking data, configuring and calibrating it—as well as for the synchronization unit—to generate control signals depending on events occurring during the experiment at the station," said Maria Yartseva.

User programs were developed in C using the Qt framework in the Qt Creator development environment, and the FPGA code was developed using SystemVerilog in the Quartus Prime environment. The ModelSim simulation environment was used to debug the developed modules. All programs were developed under the Linux operating system.

The SciCODE single-axis semiconductor direct photon counting detector has no Russian equivalent. It was developed to replace the OD-3M gas detector, developed at the INP SB RAS in the late 1990s. The new device features faster response times and high spatial resolution and is designed for research using diffraction methods. Similar detectors are available from Switzerland, but the SciCODE direct photon counting detector differs from them in its ability to more accurately measure photon energy.

In addition to this detector, a whole line of detectors is currently being developed at the INP SB RAS, which will also be used at one of the SKIF stations. Individual parts and modules of the code have already been written or borrowed from existing detector software previously developed by INP SB RAS researchers.

"The SciCODE single-coordinate direct photon counting detector is a highly versatile development. It can be used to study physical processes and chemical reactions using diffraction methods, for example, in pharmaceutical development experiments or in studying the behavior of complex molecules. The detector consists of a semiconductor sensor based on silicon or gallium arsenide. It is mounted on a recording board, which was also developed at the INP SB RAS. Data obtained during experiments is recorded by specialized chips. These chips are controlled by a programmable logic integrated circuit (FPGA) installed on the control board, and data is exchanged with a computer via an Ethernet interface," explained Maria Yartseva.

The software prototype for this detector is currently undergoing refinement of certain functionality and is undergoing laboratory testing.

The synchronization unit will be installed at the same SKIF station as the detectors. It will coordinate the operation of SKIF, the station, and the recording devices. Its manufacture and installation are complete. The device has been tested under experimental conditions at the experimental station at the Siberian Synchrotron and Terahertz Radiation Center of the INP SB RAS.

"The main work is complete; further development of this project involves creating a unified system that would control both the synchronization unit and the detector system during experiments. The synchronization unit also includes a board with an FPGA, and interaction with the software is provided in the same way as with the detectors. This device can be installed at any research station where synchronization of multiple devices is required," said Maria Yartseva.

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Renowned mathematician Valery Kozlov became an Honorary Doctor of the Polytechnic University.

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At the ceremonial meeting of the Academic Council, a ceremony was held to present the diploma, gown, and badge of Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University to Valery Kozlov, Chairman of the National Committee of Mathematicians of the Russian Federation, Academician-Secretary of the Mathematical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The decision to confer the title was unanimously adopted by the members of the SPbPU Academic Council on September 29, 2025.

"I say from the bottom of my heart that Valery Vasilyevich is a great scientist, because we all study mathematics and mechanics. Academician Kozlov's name is inscribed in the gallery of the world's outstanding scientists, and it is a great honor for us to include him in the family of Honorary Doctors of the Polytechnic University. Valery Vasilyevich adorned the "crown of intellectual diamonds of the Polytechnic University." I sincerely hope that now our students will have the opportunity not only to study from Academician Kozlov's books but also to attend lectures by our new Honorary Doctor in person," SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy greeted the academician.

According to tradition, the ceremonial vestments—the gown and cap of the Honorary Doctor—were carried into the Academic Council hall to the student anthem Gaudeamus. The Rector of the Polytechnic University presented the Doctor Honoratus badge, diploma, certificate, the book "Honorary Doctors of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University," and a signature jacket.

Valery Vasilyevich was born in the village of Kostyli in the Ryazan region. He graduated from high school with honors and entered the Mechanics and Mathematics Department of Moscow State University, solving all the problems on the written mathematics exam, a feat only seven out of 450 applicants managed.

He graduated with honors from university and, at the age of 24, defended his PhD thesis on "Qualitative Study of Rigid Body Motion in Integrable Cases." At 28, he became a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, defending his dissertation on "Qualitative Analysis in Rigid Body Dynamics."

"The breadth of Valery Vasilyevich's scientific interests and areas of research are striking and admirable in his professional and scientific career: classical mechanics, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, differential geometry and topology, and quantum mechanics," noted Dmitry Karpov, Scientific Secretary of SPbPU, in his introduction to Valery Kozlov.

For his outstanding services to Russian science, Valery Vasilyevich was awarded many departmental and state awards, including:

A full Cavalier of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", he has also been awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky and the Order of Honor; a laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize for a series of works on the study of methods of qualitative analysis in the dynamics of rigid bodies; a laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation in Science and Technology for a series of works "Dynamics of Complex Mechanical Systems"; a laureate of the Government of the Russian Federation Prize in Education for the innovative development "Creation of a new direction in higher professional education "Innovatika", its scientific and educational-methodological support, experimental development and wide implementation in the practice of domestic universities."

He has also received awards from the Russian Academy of Sciences and many others.

Under Valery Kozlov's supervision, 30 candidates of science have been trained, seven of whom became doctors of science. His students include academicians and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Valery Vasilyevich is the author of more than 350 scientific papers, including monographs and textbooks; Distinguished Professor of Moscow State University; member of several foreign academies and scientific societies; member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Chairman of the National Committee of Mathematicians of Russia; editor-in-chief of the journals Izvestia RAS. Mathematical Series, Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, and the international mathematical journal Regular and Chaotic Dynamics; member of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

"The Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University has a remarkable history. It is a leader in training specialists in high technology and science. It is a center of science and technology. Many outstanding scientists, who are close to me, have worked here. I would like to especially highlight two names. One is Professor Ivan Meshchersky, whose problems I solved from the first page to the last as a student. And our legendary Ivan Vinogradov. He is a two-time Hero of Socialist Labor and headed the Steklov Mathematical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences for over 40 years," Valery Kozlov emphasized in his speech.

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Parade of Champions: The best sports teams of the year were awarded at the Polytechnic University.

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A ceremony honoring the university's national sports teams that achieved outstanding results in 2025 was held at the main academic building of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The event was attended by university leadership and distinguished guests. The ceremony was attended by:

Rector of SPbPU — Andrey Rudskoy, First Vice-President of the Russian Student Sports Union — Andrey Stukalov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy and Security — Maxim Pasholikov, Director of the Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism — Valery Sushchenko.

In his welcoming speech, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy emphasized the importance of athletic achievements and congratulated the athletes and their coaches on their brilliant victories.

The ceremony recognized teams that won top awards at the national and international levels.

The football team won the National Student Football League Championship, Group A. The water polo team won the All-Russian Student Competition. The chessboxing team won the overall team standings at the World Championship. The chess team won the overall team standings at the St. Petersburg Student Sports Games (blitz and classical chess).

The Polytechnic University was particularly noted for its success, taking first place in the All-Russian competition for the best organization of physical education and sports activities and the development of mass student sports, "Erasing the Boundaries."

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The heads of the KGIOP of St. Petersburg donated valuable publications to the SPbGASU library.

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Vice-Rector for Educational Activities of SPbGASU Sergey Mikhailov and Chairman of KGIOP Alexey Mikhailov

In anticipation of the New Year holidays, the heads of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg (KGIOP) – Chairman Alexey Mikhailov and First Deputy Ekaterina Kozyreva – donated valuable publications prepared with the participation of KGIOP staff to the scientific and technical library of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU).

The monograph by Alexey Mikhailov and Ekaterina Kozyreva, "Preservation of the Historical Environment of St. Petersburg: The History of the Development of Protective Zoning for Cultural Heritage Sites (Historical and Cultural Monuments) in Leningrad-St. Petersburg," explores a topic that has been actively discussed for several years by those interested in cultural heritage preservation. It addresses how to preserve the historical fabric of St. Petersburg as a metropolis, ensuring that it retains its unique character while simultaneously becoming a comfortable place for residents to live.

Using materials from the archives of KGIOP, the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture of St. Petersburg, and the Central Historical Archive of St. Petersburg, the authors conduct a detailed analysis of nearly one hundred documents related to this topic, ranging from laws and government regulations to departmental instructions and building codes. These documents are being collected for the first time in the context of preserving ordinary urban development, and many of them are known only to specialists.

The publication "Restoration of Palace and Park Ensembles in the Suburbs of St. Petersburg. 1941–1957. A Collection of Documents from the Archives of the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg" is dedicated to the eightieth anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege and the beginning of the restoration of the palace and park ensembles in its suburbs.

Most of the documents and visual materials from the KGIOP archival collection are published for the first time. This publication presents documents from 1941 to 1957 on the restoration of suburban palace and park ensembles destroyed during the Great Patriotic War, created through the efforts of the State Inspectorate for the Protection of Monuments of Leningrad and its director, Nikolai Nikolaevich Belekhov. The published materials provide a comprehensive picture of the enormous work accomplished under the most difficult post-war conditions by Leningrad architects, art historians, museum workers, and master restorers, a work unparalleled in restoration practice worldwide.

In addition to text documents, the publication includes graphic materials and photographs from the KGIOP archival collection: these include measurements of monuments, restoration projects, an inventory of park greenery, photographic documentation of the damage caused to the palace and park ensembles and the restoration process, as well as drawings, engravings, and lithographs of views of the destroyed suburbs, created by architects and artists in 1944–1947.

The Scientific and Technical Library of SPbGASU invites everyone to the reading room (room 217) for a detailed examination of the publications.

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From 34th to 6th place: Polytechnic University strengthened its position in the "TOP 1000 University Startups" ranking.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was ranked among the top universities in the 2025 annual "TOP 1000 University Startups" ranking, which is conducted as part of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform of the federal "Technologies" project of the national "Efficient and Competitive Economy" project.

Startups from students, employees, and graduates of higher education institutions in the last three years are eligible to participate in the competition.

In terms of the number of projects among the top 35 universities, Polytechnic University ranks sixth with 21 projects. In 2024, the university ranked 34th (nine projects).

The winners included students from various SPbPU institutes: PISh "Digital Engineering" (13 projects), IMMiT (3 projects), IBSiB (2 projects), IKNK (1 project), ISI (1 project), IPMET (1 project).

Maxim Gorbuk, a student at the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems at the Institute of Computer Science and Culture (IKNSC), scored the highest score among polytechnic students—78.59. His project, "MedAI: A Mobile App for Vaccinating Children Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy," placed 57th among the competition's winners.

Three projects by Elina Goricheva and two by Georgy Shkolnik made it into the rankings. Both participants are students from the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship (PSTE) at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. A total of 40 projects were submitted to the competition by the HSTE.

SPbPU's high ranking is the result of systematic efforts to develop and promote student entrepreneurship (the Polytechnic University's Technological Entrepreneurship Model was among the top three at the Startup Summit Awards — Ed.), which aligns with the Concept of Technological Development of the Russian Federation until 2030.

Winners of the competition from Polytechnic

Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering":

Elina Goricheva, DeepSelf, SmartMatch Assist, and Movent projects; Georgy Shkolnik, "Integration of a Set of Artificial Intelligence Technologies into the Educational and Career Guidance Process" and "All-Russian Engineering Day" projects; Yaroslav Nikitin, "Cherdak" project; Denis Romanovsky, "Yoy-Kod" project; Anton Zykov, "Development of a Composite Ceramic Composition for 3D Printing of Casting Molds" project; Anton Aitov, "Embedded Wearable IoT System for Smart Clothing with Adaptive Functions" project; Nikita Korobov, "Embedded Onboard Module of Autonomous and Energy-Efficient Navigation for Aircraft-Type UAVs" project; Timofey Sokolov, "RavNer – a Digital Twin for Creating a Highly Efficient Domestic Hydrogen Cell" project; Daria Kuzmenkova, "AR Projector for Teaching and Entertaining Children on the Road in a Car" project; postgraduate student Anastasia Tsytsyna, "Embedded Wearable IoT System for Smart Clothing with Adaptive Functions" project; "Software for optimizing the performance of graphic editors (accelerating calculations when performing rendering and real-time tasks)."

Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport:

Mikhail Gnibeda, "E-Cigarette Sensor" project — a system for monitoring air quality in public places; Artem Yurikov, "Autonomous Vessel for Cleaning the Surface of Water Bodies from Microplastics and Cyanobacteria" project; Semyon Zimin, "Morf.VisionAI" project.

Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnologies:

Hayk Akopyan, project "Development of a platform for preliminary assessment of the economic benefits of a construction tender", Alexander Barashkov, project "Perimeter protection system for the IGLA facility".

Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity:

Maxim Gorbuk, project "MedAI – a mobile application for vaccinating children receiving immunosuppressive therapy."

Civil Engineering Institute:

Arina Mokhireva, project "Normastroy – IT service for digital assessment of building projects."

Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade:

Ilya Bodrov, project "Development of a medical service with gamification elements aimed at preventing atherosclerosis and its complications."

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"Making people laugh is a source of pride for me": Celebrating Yuri Nikulin's birthday

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December 18th is a special day for anyone who loves laughter, the circus, and good cinema, as it was on this day in 1921 that the great clown, talented actor, and true hero Yuri Nikulin was born.

Growing up in a theatrical family, Yuri wanted to study acting after finishing school, but the war interrupted these plans.

Two wars

In 1939, the future artist was called up for military service, and for the next seven years he defended our country, first in the Soviet-Finnish War, during which Nikulin's battery protected the approaches to Leningrad from enemy air raids, and then in the Great Patriotic War, during which the artist also fought near Leningrad.

Circus on Tsvetnoy

Returning to civilian life in 1946, Yuri Nikulin attempted to enroll in a theater school, but both GITIS and VGIK rejected him, failing to recognize his talent.

However, he was accepted into the school-studio of spoken genres at the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, with which the artist never left, first working as a clown and then heading the institution.

Today, the Circus on Tsvetnoy is named after Yuri Nikulin, and his son runs it.

Acting career

The actor entered the film industry at age 36, making his first appearance in a cameo role in "Girl with a Guitar," starring Lyudmila Gurchenko. After several more small but memorable cameos, he joined the legendary trio Balbes, which, along with Experienced (Yevgeny Morgunov) and Coward (Georgy Vitsin), captivated audiences.

Comedies starring Yuri Nikulin continue to attract thousands of people of all generations to their screens. He created unforgettable characters in "The Diamond Arm," "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style," "The Old Robbers," "The Twelve Chairs," and others.

The actor was no less adept at dramatic roles, as can be seen in films such as "When the Trees Were Tall," "They Fought for Their Country," "Twenty Days Without War," "Scarecrow," and others.

Yuri Nikulin was remembered as a man of boundless kindness. "I'm a clown," the artist said of himself. "I get joy when I hear the audience laugh. I get joy when I see the smiles of children and adults."

Thank you for the laughter and tears, for my favorite films and the Circus on Tsvetnoy, happy birthday, legend!

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The Polytechnic University's stardom is growing

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The White Hall hosted the semi-final of the largest student cultural and creative project, "Polytechnic Star," which has been unveiling new talented vocalists and presenters for 18 consecutive seasons.

The participants went through auditions, numerous rehearsals, and meticulous preparation. The White Hall stage featured everything from world pop hits to rap and beatboxing. The entire show program was meticulously prepared and directed by the project's organizing team, led by Denis Levshin. The event was supported by the Student Club and the help of volunteers from the KOrgi organizing team.

"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this incredible project. After months of preparation and the efforts of both organizers and participants, the long-awaited semi-final finally took place, and not only did it take place, but it was held at the highest level. Everything was perfect—from the semi-finalists' performances to the musical accompaniment during the breaks. I'm sure the final will amaze everyone even more with its scale and vibrancy!" commented Fatima Osmanova, a finalist in the "Hosts" category and a first-year student at the Institute of Mathematics, Economics, and Telecommunications.

The evening was memorable for its vibrant and dynamic performances, unique media coverage, and the sincere emotions of the participants and support groups.

I'm so happy to have made it to the finals. During our rehearsals, the stage truly felt like home, and I've made even more progress in a direction that truly brings me immense happiness! The guys and I have become very close during this time and have become a true team. The level of organization and scale of the project are simply outstanding. The organizers are incredibly talented. I won't make any predictions for the finals; I only know that I want to give it my all and enjoy what we're doing! shared season 18 finalist Anna Sviridova, a first-year student at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Telecommunications.

The performances were judged by experienced experts for whom creativity, music, and youth initiatives have become an integral part of life: Tatyana Barabanova, Deputy Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity at SPbPU; Alexander Tsepkalo, host of student and city events and finalist of the 15th season of the Polytechnic Star project; and Chairman of the United Student Council. Thomas Schochenmayer, as well as singer-songwriters – the winner of the 15th season Elena Shundeeva and the winner of the 11th season, Artem Ilchenko.

This year, the team was almost completely revamped, and we once again undertook a titanic effort to ensure the semi-final was a success! We put maximum effort into unlocking the potential of each vocalist: we added a lot of unique elements to their songs, allowing them to explore new genres and roles. It's also great that this year, the system for training hosts from scratch was fully operational, and we were able to showcase the results of this work at the semi-final. The semi-final was quite dynamic, with many memorable and captivating performances. And judging by the audience's feedback, we succeeded," shared project director Denis Levshin.

Of the 26 semi-finalists, 16 advanced to the final round. The project final will take place on April 23 in the White Hall. The name of the new "Polytechnic Star" will be announced then.

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"A Hero in a Cloak": Polytechnician Guvanch Durdyev Wins the Fontanka Prize

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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The awards ceremony for the 2025 Fontanka.ru city portal's main prize was held at the Hermitage Museum's General Staff Building. Among the eleven laureates, who received griffin statuettes and silver badges based on the results of a public vote in which more than 120,000 people participated, was Guvanch Durdyev, a student at the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In August 2025, Guvanch unexpectedly gained popularity and the status of “people’s traffic controller.”

During a heavy downpour, he noticed a near-cold traffic jam at the intersection of Nauki Avenue and Grazhdansky Avenue. A student working as a courier during his summer break, he couldn't help but rush to the driver's aid. Within hours, Guvanch began receiving messages asking, "Is that you online?"

"I didn't think there would be such consequences, that I'd appear in the news. I just wanted to help drivers; I had no idea I could appear online. I decided to search for myself online and immediately found it on Fontanka. It was a very pleasant experience, of course, and I shared it with my family. Friends said that heroes should be recognized, but I don't consider myself a hero," Guvanch modestly noted after his actions received widespread public attention.

Thanks to his knowledge of traffic rules, the student spent nearly 30 minutes manually directing traffic. Drivers filmed him, praised him, and smiled and made approving gestures. Social media users dubbed the young man a "caped hero."

Guvanch Durdyev is a third-year student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Humanities, majoring in Linguistics. He's been living in St. Petersburg for three years and plans to work in his chosen field—he dreams of becoming a translator or a school teacher.

The young man is distinguished by his proactive nature, friendliness, responsibility, and willingness to help. These qualities, demonstrated in August, were recognized at the Fontanka.ru Recognition and Influence awards.

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