Students from 16 regions of Russia went on the expedition "Sails of Victory"

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On August 17, the All-Russian student expedition "Sails of Victory" started in the Tver region. It was organized by the Tver State Technical University and the Student League of Sports Tourism with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. The partners of the event are the North Caucasus Federal University, the Russian Student Sports Union, the Association for the Development of Youth Active Tourism, the Federation of Sports Tourism of Russia and the Tver Region, the Tver regional branch of the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia, the Russian Geographical Society, the Tver State Technical University tourist club "Azimut" and others. Tourists from 22 Russian universities, representing 16 regions of the country, including polytechnics, are taking part in the expedition.

The expedition route runs from the source of the Volga River to the city of Tver and is 420 kilometers. The expedition will take place in two stages: from the source of the Volga River to the city of Rzhev (August 17-24) and from the city of Rzhev to the city of Tver (August 23-30). Participants will have to cover this distance mainly under sail or by oars.

The Sails of Victory expedition is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and an important part of it is visiting places that are historically significant for the history of the Tver region and all of Russia.

Participants of the expedition will test themselves in a water trip along the Upper Volga, visit the settlements of Peno, Selizharovo, Rzhev, Zubtsov, Staritsa and honor the memory of the fallen heroes of the Great Patriotic War, visiting memorials and the sites of the fiercest battles in the Tver region.

The island of Zosima and Savvatiy Solovetsky on Lake Echilog – during the Great Patriotic War, the island was in the frontline zone and was used by Soviet troops as an observation post, the base of partisans and a transshipment point for the evacuation of the wounded were located here.
The memorial complex of Kstosti 9 km from the village of Peno – installed on the site of the village, which in 1942, German punishers burned to the ground, shot and burned alive more than 250 people, including women, elderly and children, as well as wounded Red Army soldiers.
Dot in the village of Trostino near Rzhev-defensive structures of the times of the Great Patriotic War in the area of the village of Trostino, 15 km southeast of Rzhev.
The mass grave in the village of Bolshaya Kosh in the Rzhevsky municipal district – in 1942-1943, fierce battles were underway during the Battle of Rzhevsk. In the mass grave, more than 1,200 soldiers who died in the Rzhev-Vyazemsky and Rzhevsk-Sychev offensive operations and in defensive battles in the spring and summer of 1942 are buried.
The Rzhevsky memorial to the Soviet soldier is one of the largest monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, in Russia, erected in 2020 near the village of Khoroshevo 8 km from Rzhev, on the site of fierce battles of the Battle of Rzhev.
Poklonnaya Mountain in Zubtsovo is one of the key heights on the western bank of the Vasuza River, which played an important role in the battles of 1941-1943. The slopes of the worship of the mountain became a place of mass burials – thousands of Soviet fighters died here.
Mass graves along the banks of the Volga (in the villages of relatives, Massalskoye, Stolipino).
Slistovskaya crossing across the Volga River in the Staritsky Municipal District-one of the key points during the hostilities of 1941-1942, used, including to supply Soviet troops during the Rzhevsk-Vyazemskaya and Rzhevsk-Sychev operations.
Obelisk of Victory in Tver.

Tourists will also get acquainted with the natural beauty of the Tver region, communicate with colleagues from all over the country, exchange tourist experiences, take master classes, and find new comrades and friends.

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Opening Doors to the Future: Open Doors Olympiad – a Chance for Free Education at the Polytechnic University

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is preparing for a record intake of talented foreign applicants through the international Olympiad Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project. Last year's winners submitted about 300 applications, with a third of them from future bachelors included in the program for the first time. For foreign students, this is a unique chance to receive a free education at the expense of the Russian Federation quota in one of the leading technical universities of the countryRegistration for participation in the Olympiad this year starts on September 1.

Organized Association of Global Universities With the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, the Open Doors Olympiad provides foreign citizens, compatriots living abroad, and stateless persons with the opportunity to get into budget places without entrance examinations. Participation in all stages is remote, and the winners will be able to choose training in either English or Russian.

Registration of participants and acceptance of portfolios, including academic achievements (certificates, research papers, motivation letter), will begin on September 1:

Registration and Portfolio: 1 September – 16 November 2025 Online Exam: 28 November – 15 December 2025 BS/MS results: 30 December 2025 PhD interviews: 24 January – 6 February 2026 (main days), 12–14 February 2026 (reserve) PhD/Postdoc results: 27 February 2026

Winners of the Open Doors Olympiad receive significant benefits: the right to free education based on the Russian Government's education quota, including a monthly stipend, the opportunity to take a preparatory year in Russian even when entering English-language programs, as well as accommodation on the SPbPU campus at a discounted price.

Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University holds a strong position in the international educational space. The university is among the top 3 Russian universities in terms of the number of international students (more than 5,000 people from 107 countries) and demonstrates high results in world rankings such as QS (top 559 in the world) and THE (top 400 in engineering). SPbPU offers 16 international programs in English, including International Business, Intelligent Systems, Civil Engineering, and Nuclear Energy.

I chose Polytechnic because of its high reputation in engineering and cutting-edge research. The innovative approach and friendly environment exceeded my expectations, – shares his impressions the winner of the 2024 Olympiad Jacob Bona from Sierra Leone.

Experts and successful applicants give some advice to future participants. It is recommended to carefully prepare a portfolio, including all academic achievements, including school Olympiads. The motivation letter should clearly explain the choice of a specific educational profile and SPbPU. To prepare for the online exam, you should use the sample tasks available on the Open Doors website, paying special attention to mathematics and logic for technical areas.

“Open Doors is a social lift for talented foreigners,” emphasizes Evgeniya Satalkina, Head of the International Education Department at SPbPU. “In 2024, more than 120 winners chose Polytechnic University, and we expect this number to grow this year.”

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180 years of the Russian Geographical Society!

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On August 18, 1845, by the highest order of Emperor Nicholas I, the Russian Geographical Society was founded in St. Petersburg. It is one of the oldest public organizations in Russia, which has never stopped its work since its foundation. It is also one of the first geographical societies in the world; only the Paris, Berlin, and London societies were founded before it.

The main task of the Russian Geographical Society has always been the accumulation of reliable topographic knowledge about the native country and the planet as a whole, its publication and popularization of geographical science. The Society has made a huge contribution to the study of Siberia, the Urals, the Far East, the Caucasus, Asian regions, as well as distant India, New Guinea, Arctic territories and the waters of the World Ocean.

The society unites specialists in the field of geography and related sciences, as well as enthusiastic travelers, ecologists, and public figures. Among the founders of the RGS was the famous admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern, "the man and the steamship", who led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe. At one time, it included well-known scientists, researchers, and travelers, including Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky, who received the second part of his surname for studying the mountain system of the same name, Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay, the most famous explorer and friend of the Papuans of New Guinea, as well as geologist and author of the science fiction novels "Sannikov Land" and "Plutonia" Vladimir Obruchev. In addition, the RGS included artists whose work went beyond the studios, Ivan Aivazovsky and Vasily Vereshchagin. The Russian Geographical Society also accepted foreign explorers, including Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen and Thor Heyerdahl.

The Russian Geographical Society owns the largest geographical library in Europe, which is located in the society’s St. Petersburg headquarters.

Today, the society has more than 28,000 members. RGS organizes and conducts many interesting projects, including the film festival "GRO Unites Friends", the photo contest "The Most Beautiful Country", the Crystal Compass Award, the international educational campaign "Geographical Dictation", in which students of the State University of Management take part annually. And of course, RGS is expeditions, lectures, exhibitions, environmental campaigns, work on the study and conservation of rare animal species.

In 2009, Vladimir Putin became the head of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society, and Sergey Shoygu became the president, which shows the special attention of the Russian government to issues of geographical science. Vladimir Putin also approved a list of measures for the popularization of geography, which included the Geographer's Day holiday, timed to coincide with the founding day of the Russian Geographical Society. This year it is celebrated for the fifth time – also a small anniversary.

Among the employees of the State University of Management there are two members of the Russian Geographical Society – this is the adviser to the rector's office Nikolai Mikhailov and professor of the Department of Economics and Management in the fuel and energy complex of the State University of Management Vladimir Linnik. Moreover, the first has been a member of the society for 53 years, and the second for less than one. But Vladimir Linnik heads the Expeditionary Corps of the State University of Management, at the grand opening of which Nikolai Mikhailov presented him with a membership card.

Even before the official opening of our thematic division, students and staff of the State University of Management began active cooperation with the inter-university Student Expeditionary Corps "Arctic Team". Their first steps in this direction were search operations in Sebezh, a trip to the Arctic and participation in the Tourist Rally of the Union State. The latest expedition to date helped in the construction of an access platform for equipment near the fire pond in the Mordovian State Nature Reserve named after P. G. Smidovich. The work was carried out within the framework of the "Water Frontier" project with the support of the Nature Defenders Fund.

In addition, the State University of Management trains specialists in the field of Ecology and Nature Management, so with us, a passion for geography and travel can always be turned into a profession.

The State University of Management congratulates the Russian Geographical Society on its anniversary, including its current members Nikolay Mikhailov and Vladimir Linnik, as well as all participants of the GUU Expeditionary Corps on Geographer's Day. May the horizon always be clear, the wind blow at your back, and incredible adventures await behind every hill.

All the islands have been discovered long ago. Even those where it's cramped and just the two of us. But everything we know means nothing. Everything we know means nothing to us – We'll find a new one!

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 08/18/2025

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Secondary vocational education at SPbPU: first results of the admission campaign

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continues to welcome new students — this time at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education (ISPO). On August 15, the Polytechnic College opened its doors to 530 applicants enrolled in budget places.

ISPO accepts 9th and 11th grade graduates. When submitting documents, applicants can choose up to three budget specialties and one on a contract basis, ranking them in order of priority. Enrollment is based on the average grade point average of the certificate. 355 places are financed from the federal budget, and 175 from the budget of St. Petersburg.

The 2025 admission campaign to the ISPO SPbPU demonstrated the growing popularity of secondary vocational education. This year, more than 6,500 applications were submitted to the budget from applicants. The greatest interest was aroused by the specialties "Information Systems and Programming", "Computer Systems and Complexes", "Tourism and Hospitality". A new specialty "Web Development" was also opened in 2025.

This year, 481 contract places have been allocated for nine full-time specialties and 90 places for three correspondence specialties. More than 2,000 applications have already been submitted, and the acceptance of documents for fee-based education continues until August 18.

"This year, for the first time, we accepted applications through the Unified Portal of State Services. The ISPO Admissions Committee included more than 40 college employees and university information service specialists, which allowed us to quickly process all the information, including answering applicants' questions and helping them submit documents," said Roman Baibikov, Director of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education. "We have a strong intake of students on the budget, and I hope that the newly minted students will become highly qualified specialists and will be able to achieve success in professional skills championships with the help of our teachers. I would like to thank everyone involved in the work of the Admissions Committee and especially the responsible secretary Elena Pavlova for the work done."

On September 1, 2025, more than 1,000 ISPO first-year students will officially begin their careers within the walls of one of the oldest technical universities in the country. Congratulations to all those enrolled and we look forward to welcoming new students!

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St. Petersburg scientists have proposed a new antiviral drug

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Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, together with colleagues from the A. A. Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza of the Russian Ministry of Health, have obtained recombinant interferon-lambda, known as type 3 interferon, in laboratory conditions. It protects humans from viral infections and at the same time has a number of advantages over type 1 and type 2 interferons. About this reports RIA Novosti.

Interferons are proteins that are produced in response to viral invasion and prevent their reproduction. Lambda interferons act locally, mainly on the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, without causing excessive activation of the immune system and serious side effects characteristic of alpha interferons.

According to experts, experiments have shown the effectiveness of the new drug not only for prevention, but also for treatment at an early stage of the disease, as well as for secondary infections.

At the same time, scientists warn that in the acute phase of the disease, interferons, especially the first type, should be used with caution.

The research team plans to create a drug in the form of nasal drops or spray.

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NSU hosted graduation ceremonies for the Digital Department programs

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Novosibirsk State University has been implementing the Digital Departments project since 2022 along with other universities participating in the Priority 2030 program. Currently, NSU has seven educational programs within the project. Students from not only Novosibirsk State University, but also from universities in all regions of Russia can study in them. Upon completion of the training, students with higher education are awarded a diploma of professional retraining (250 hours), while others are awarded certificates and a diploma upon completion of a bachelor's/specialist's degree, which opens up additional opportunities in the labor market for graduates of the program.

In July and August, diplomas were awarded to graduates of the 2024/2025 academic year in the digital department programs. The most popular program was "Technologies for managing the properties of biological objects, methods of bioinformatics and molecular biology", headed by PhD Sergey Sedykh. About 400 people graduated from it. Great interest was also aroused by new programs that were launched for the first time in 2024 – "SMM Tools for Promotion" (jointly with 2GIS) and "Motion Design" (2D and 3D graphics), the graduation for them amounted to more than 250 people.

— The Digital Department is a unique opportunity for students to gain competencies in the relevant area of "Technologies for Managing the Properties of Biological Objects". At our Digital Department, we combine two main areas – bioinformatics and molecular biology. Akademgorodok has long been famous for its bioinformaticians and is considered one of the places where bioinformatics originated half a century ago. Another important area that is part of the strategy of scientific and technological development of our country is molecular and synthetic biology. Over three years, we have recorded more than 200 video lectures. We invite students to participate in the new season of the Digital Department! — commented Sergey Sedykh.

Professional retraining diplomas were awarded to specialists in two areas: "Basic Python Programming" and "Mobile Application Development". The first program is not aimed at IT specialists. Python is currently very popular: it is easy to learn compared to most other programming systems, effective for writing code and is highly valued by employers of large IT companies. The second is suitable for specialists who understand programming and is designed for students mastering IT competencies within the framework of basic programs. In the 2024-2025 academic year, about 200 people completed training in these programs.

— Today is a very joyful day, because we are presenting you with diplomas within the framework of the NSU Digital Department. These diplomas state that you have received professional retraining in IT, and now you can work in this field as a specialist with higher education, which, accordingly, opens up huge horizons for you. On behalf of the university, I would like to congratulate you! I sincerely wish you good professional growth and that the knowledge you have gained will be useful to you in life, — the dean congratulated the graduates. Faculty of Information Technology NSU Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Lavrentiev.

This year, 200 people completed the Machine Learning and Neural Networks program. In the course, students from physicists and chemists to future doctors mastered key data analysis methods in one academic year: from regression and decision trees to convolutional and transformer neural networks. The course provides more than just a set of algorithms: it teaches how modern ML works and how to turn it into a solution to a real problem. And most importantly, graduates of the program can already apply the knowledge they have gained in their own projects.

— The program is focused on the practical application of AI in a variety of areas. We provide a general understanding of machine learning methods and teach how to adapt them to students' tasks. This year, graduates demonstrated a high level of proficiency in tools: from identifying rock boundaries in geology and predicting the structural properties of proteins to modeling the volatility of organic compounds. These projects show how the knowledge gained is directly transformed into results in specific scientific and applied areas, — noted NSU senior lecturer Sergey Bespalov.

The second graduation of the Digital Jurisprudence program took place. It is aimed at training modern lawyers of a new type, who have digital skills and are able to communicate with technical specialists in the same language. A digital lawyer carries out legal analysis of new business projects in the digital environment, understands the current legal regulation regarding new digital objects, personal data, intellectual property in the Russian Federation and abroad. Such a specialist is able to support IT projects and find the right legal solutions. In 2025, 144 people completed training under the program, not only from NSU, but also from other cities of Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, etc.

— As in the previous year, leading lawyers from Novosibirsk, Moscow, technical specialists, company executives, business representatives, teachers from NSU and other Russian universities, such as HSE, MSU, and St. Petersburg State University, acted as speakers and teachers of the Digital Jurisprudence program. Thus, in 2024-2025, PhD in Law, Associate Professor of the Department of Private Law at HSE A.A. Volos, Doctor of Law, Professor of the Department of Entrepreneurial Law at Moscow State University, Head of the Scientific and Educational Center "Center for Legal Research of AI and Digital Economy" Yu.S. Kharitonova visited NSU with in-person visits within the framework of the program. A special feature of the second year of the educational program was close cooperation with the Siberian Main Directorate of the Bank of Russia, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation; the most pressing issues of law enforcement in the field of digital technologies were discussed during lectures at NSU and return visits of students, said Elizaveta Zainutdinova, head of the additional professional development program “Digital Jurisprudence”.

New recruitment for the Digital Department programs will begin in September 2025. Any student at NSU and other Russian universities, starting from their second year, will be able to receive free retraining.

Material prepared by: Varvara Frolkina, NSU press service

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Polytechnicians performed excellently at the interregional stage of the Professionals championship

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Students of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University showed excellent results at the interregional stage of the Professionals professional skills championship in two competencies.

Veliky Novgorod hosted competitions in the "Design and Manufacturing of Prostheses and Orthoses" competency, in which representatives from 12 regions of Russia took part. The contestants completed complex tasks: scanned and created 3D models, assembled the mechanical part of the prosthesis, connected it to the control controller and programmed the system.

ISPO student Violetta Molodtsova won a gold medal, confirming the highest level of preparation.

This stage allowed me to assess my weaknesses and became a challenge. It was necessary to bring the task to an ideal result. Now I have time to prepare, to correct the shortcomings and show an even higher level in the final, – Violetta shared.

Expert mentor Daria Bolotnova noted that the programming module turned out to be the most difficult, which, however, is the team's strong point. Now the main task is to strengthen the other areas in order to compete worthily at the final in Kaluga.

Earlier, Kaluga also hosted competitions in the "Automation of Business Processes of Organizations" competency, where St. Petersburg was represented by the SPbPU team – student Polina Pavlova, expert mentor Lyubov Shavrova and coach Alexander Shavrov. Over the course of several days, Polina demonstrated professional skills in designing, programming and supporting information systems. The jury paid special attention to understanding the automated business processes, including accounting, analysis, planning and control. As a result, Polina entered the top 15 best and was awarded a medallion for professionalism.

From August 25 to 30, the final of the Professionals championship will be held in Kaluga at the Federal Technopark of Professional Education. More than 230 finalists will take part in it, including college students, schoolchildren from 14 years old and young specialists, as well as more than 250 experts, including representatives of leading employers.

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NSU astronomers talk about the most striking events of August and the first half of September

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The Perseid meteor shower is the brightest astronomical event of August. The activity of this shower is observed for about a month – from mid-July to August 20, but it is uneven. The maximum level of activity falls on the night of August 12-13.

Composite image from the night of August 10/11, a total of 20 meteors, including 8 Perseids. Taken near the village of Novopichugovo, about 50 km from Novosibirsk, from 23:55 to 3:44, Pentax KP camera, shutter speed 13 seconds, focal length 16 mm.

A meteor shower is an ordered flow of particles in space, ejected from cometary matter and rotating around the parent comet. If we talk about the Perseid shower, its particles were once ejected by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle under the influence of heating by the Sun.

When the Earth, in its orbit, crosses such a stream, it encounters many particles that fly in nearly parallel courses along a radiant from some prominent constellation. Meteors generated by such particles appear in the sky as if they were flying from a single point, called the radiant of the meteor shower. The radiant of the Perseids during the period of activity drifts through the constellation Cassiopeia, whose bright stars form a W-shaped figure in the sky, and the constellation Perseus, from which the stream takes its name.

Another parameter is ZHR, the zenith hourly number, which characterizes the activity of the shower. It shows how many meteors an observer will be able to see under ideal conditions. For the Perseids, the ZHR is usually around 120, meaning that under ideal conditions, amateur astronomers can observe up to 2 meteors per minute.

The Perseids are one of several meteor showers visible from the Earth's surface, but one of the strongest. In addition, its visibility from Earth coincides with the summer period, when conditions for observation are most comfortable. These factors determine its greatest fame and popularity.

This year, the maximum activity level of the Perseids almost coincides with the full moon. Thus, the light from the full moon will interfere with meteor observations. You can go out of town at least 50 km for better visibility. It is definitely not worth missing the opportunity to observe one of the most powerful meteor showers. Especially since we still have about a week to enjoy an unforgettable spectacle. And although the intensity of the shower will weaken, it will be more visible without the light from the full moon, which will wane over time and reduce the light.

This month we can see the conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Venus, which had a minimum separation on August 12 and 13. The planets were photographed on August 11 with a Pentax KP camera, 77 mm lens, 20 seconds exposure, ISO 500. In the photo, the planets look larger than we subjectively evaluate them visually through our eyes, because they are bright and the signal from the recorded photons "spreads" across the matrix.

Photo of the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus

Of the nearest interesting astronomical events – in September there will be the second lunar eclipse of 2025, it will be total, like the first, and will occur on the night of September 7-8 from 22:28 to 3:55 Novosibirsk time, the shadow phase – from 23:27 to 2:56, and the total eclipse will last from 0:31 to 1:52. The maximum shadow phase will be observed at 1:12 and will be 136.8%. This is a fairly deep phase, near the maximum of the eclipse the Moon will probably have a dark red color, although the exact brightness of the lunar disk will depend on how much the earth's atmosphere is saturated with dust, refracting sunlight, and to a greater extent its red component, which gives a crimson-red tint to the lunar disk during total lunar eclipses. For Novosibirsk, the time of the eclipse is very favorable, it will be visible in its entirety when the Moon is high above the horizon. Also, the eclipse will be visible in its entirety or almost in its entirety over most of Russia, with the exception of the extreme western regions of the country and the Far East, where it will be partially visible. And in general, the eclipse will be clearly visible over most of the territory of the eastern hemisphere of the Earth.

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Trilateral agreement on development of engineering education and technology signed in Kyrgyzstan

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Today, within the framework of the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum, a trilateral cooperation agreement was signed between the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Geoscan company.

On behalf of KRSU, the document was signed by Rector Sergei Volkov, on behalf of Geoscan LLC – by Director of the International Department Vladimir Ivanov, on behalf of SPbPU – by Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Vladimirovich Fomin.

The agreement is aimed at developing engineering education, introducing modern technologies into the educational process and creating new opportunities for students, schoolchildren and young people. This agreement was concluded within the framework of the implementation of the updated SPbPU-KRSU Roadmap and will contribute, among other things, to the implementation of the long-term KRSU Development Strategy until 2030. One of the key areas will be the development of unmanned transport and robotics in Kyrgyzstan, including the possibility of creating a network of student, youth and school engineering laboratories.

Within the framework of the agreements, in order to ensure the most effective activities of joint research groups and support the long-term development of scientific potential, the following is provided:

joint educational programs in software engineering, modeling, design and artificial intelligence; training of teachers to work with unmanned transport systems technologies, conducting joint scientific research and design work; organizing industrial practices and internships for students; organizing access to laboratories, equipment and resource base of partners for applicants and postgraduate students of KRSU, including for work on dissertations and defense of dissertations in dissertation councils of SPbPU in key areas; internships for postgraduate students and applicants; preparation of publications; submission of applications for grants.

Geoscan is a very important educational and technological partner for us. A large number of Polytechnic students and graduates are already working there and together we are developing technological solutions in the field of unmanned systems development, and this in turn is a contribution to the development of our key scientific and technological areas. And this agreement is another step in the development of our international partnership with KRSU. Polytechnic highly values projects that combine a reliable international component, high-tech business and all this is related to education, – commented on the signing Yuri Fomin.

Special attention will be paid to holding competitions in robotics and unmanned systems, creating a joint project environment based on KRSU and introducing laboratory practical training using unmanned aircraft systems.

The agreement is designed to last until the end of 2030 and will become a platform for long-term cooperation in the field of science, education and high technology, opening up new prospects for training specialists in demand in the future technological order.

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125 Polytechnicians Receive Grants from the Government of St. Petersburg

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In 2025, the number of Polytechnic students and postgraduates who won the grant competition of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg almost doubled. Last year there were 73 of them, this year – 125.

Students will receive city government awards of 50,000 rubles, postgraduates – 100,000 rubles. The research topics cover five areas – these are projects in the field of humanities and technical sciences, medicine, natural and exact disciplines, as well as works related to culture and art.

One of the winners of the 2025 grant competition is the leading engineer of the educational research laboratory "Computational Mechanics" of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering", a postgraduate student of the Physics and Mechanical Institute of SPbPU Mikhail Khovaiko, who presented an innovative project to create lightweight and reliable mesh structures from polymer composites for the space and aviation industries.

"The project is based on research conducted at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering", as well as on the results of a series of scientific and experimental design work in the field of digital modeling and testing of composite materials," notes the author of the development. – We have not only proven the technical feasibility of using new technologies in the production of mesh structures for rocket and space technology, but also demonstrated their practical value. The implementation of such solutions will expand the use of polymer composites in high-tech mechanical engineering. Winning the competition confirms the relevance, novelty and significance of the problems solved within the framework of my dissertation research, and opens up new opportunities for its implementation: financial support will help accelerate the implementation of the development in industry, and recognition at the city level will increase interest from aerospace enterprises."

Postgraduate student Maxim Larin works as an engineer at the research laboratory "Laser and Additive Technologies" of IMMiT. He submitted a project for the competition "Development of laser cladding technology for restoration and extension of the service life of worn surfaces of large-sized equipment."

"Receiving the grant is an important step in developing my research in the field of repair laser cladding," Maxim shared. "The project is aimed at creating an effective technology for restoring and extending the service life of worn surfaces of large-sized equipment using the mobile laser cladding complex "Nomad", in the development of which I took direct part. This approach allows for restoration directly at the site of equipment operation, reducing downtime and increasing the efficiency of repair work."

A graduate student of the Institute of Power Engineering, Evgeny Chesnokov, won the competition with his project “Development of a methodology for determining the long-term permissible current load and emergency permissible current load on cable lines with temperature monitoring.”

"The project is dedicated to calculating long-term permissible current loads for medium and high voltage cable lines," said Evgeny. "The calculation methodology provided in the project helps optimize the operation of the cable network and effectively transmit electricity to the end user. In addition to the long-term permissible current load, the methodology allows calculating the emergency permissible current load, which makes it possible to effectively redistribute the load without harming the cable insulation. Based on the results of the project, two organizational standards were developed for PJSC Rosseti Lenenergo."

Andrey Shirokih, a graduate of the Institute of Power Engineering and an engineer at the Higher School of Power Engineering, presented a project for the competition entitled “Development of scientific and technical foundations for creating a digital twin of an aircraft engine and its control system.”

"I am glad that the project was noted, victories in such competitions motivate us to work and develop further," says Andrey. "In my opinion, digital twins are the basis for the future of aviation, a topic that needs to be developed as much as possible. I must say that the project I am working on would not have happened without the support of the Polytechnic University and the contribution of my colleagues. In many ways, the work is aimed at forming the material and technical base of the twin technology – these are experimental stands. Tests on such stands will allow us to work out the methods for creating digital twins, verify and validate the mathematical models embedded in them. Science cannot exist without an experiment, so I am doing experiments in a team of like-minded people. I hope that the results of my work will become one of the building blocks of a reliable foundation for domestic aircraft engine manufacturing."

By the way, read a long interview with Andrey Shirokih in the next issues of the project "Persona".

Margarita Yanchevskaya moved to the 2nd year of the IPMEiT master's program this year. She submitted her work "A multifactorial study of the transformation of applicants' perception of higher education institutions taking into account rating indicators" to the competition.

“The idea for the project arose from my observation of how complicated and multifaceted the process of choosing a university has become for modern applicants,” said Margarita. “They take into account many factors — from the availability of the required specialty and employment prospects to the opinion of parents and the atmosphere at the university. In recent years, the influence of subjective assessments on the perception of the quality of education has especially increased. I was interested in how these subjective factors interact with other criteria, whether ratings affect applicants’ priorities, and how applicants integrate this information into their selection system. The study showed that choosing a university for modern applicants is a multifactorial process. They evaluate universities based not only on academic indicators, but also on social factors. For successful positioning of a university, it is important to find a balance between these two aspects. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of each university and the characteristics of applicants in different fields of study. These findings will enable us to develop more effective and targeted information strategies that take into account the wide range of factors that influence important life choices for each applicant.”

Graduate of the ISI Master's program "Digital Construction of Buildings and Structures" Prokhor Yakovlev In the project "Parametric modeling of design solutions for a hyperboloid structure", he developed a method for optimizing steel rod structures based on the criterion of minimizing metal consumption. A distinctive feature of the method is the automatic collection of climatic loads, as well as the use of an evolutionary algorithm to find an effective design solution. In his work, Prokhor implemented the method on a steel hyperboloid frame of a lighthouse structure. As a result of the study, optimal parameters of a hyperboloid structure based on the criterion of minimizing metal consumption were determined, with a reduction in the total mass by 4.5 times from the original version. Verification of the calculations was carried out by setting up the export of the calculation scheme in the LIRA-SAPR PC. An approach to detailing the design model using the automatic formation of typical nodes is also proposed, which significantly reduces costs. As Prokhor notes, the developed algorithms are universal and can be projected onto similar rod spatial structures.

Some of the guys have won KNVSh grants before. For example, Igor Repin, a postgraduate student at IE, who presented the project “Improving the energy efficiency of thermal power plants in St. Petersburg using energy-saving technologies.”

"I participated in the St. Petersburg grant competition for the second time, and won for the second time," Igor said. "Both works were related to the topic of the future dissertation and were based on the master's thesis. In the projects, I proposed modern methods for increasing the efficiency of power plants using heat pumps. The first victory gave me confidence, so I decided to participate this year. Over the year, I have added achievements and experience, there was no doubt that I would win this time! I am very happy about this, my birthday is coming up – I gave myself a great gift!"

Among the winners is the 2025 IMMiT “gold” graduate Andrey Klinovitsky with the project “Development of a robot consultant on a wheeled base and a voice human-machine interface”, Nikita Blagoy with the project “Model of digital transformation of business processes of enterprises of St. Petersburg based on game solutions”, Liliya Nezhinskaya with the project “Development of a methodology for modeling metamaterials for additive manufacturing using natural and virtual tests”, Daria Tutueva with the project “Assessment of the export-import potential of interaction between St. Petersburg and the regions of India in the field of mechanical engineering: modeling technology”, Vsevolod Gaiduk (project "Optimization of parameters of the rotary-screw propulsion unit of the robotic platform"), Anna Rovbo (the project “Development of technology for the production of bismuth-containing groups of grades of free-cutting steels for metallurgical companies”) andmany others.

Postgraduate students:

Anna Abdrakhmanova, project “Additive manufacturing of functionally graded polymer composite for lower limb prosthetics”;

Kristina Bondarenko, project “Methods of water purification from microplastics”;

Artem Borisov, project “The influence of TiC content on the manufacturing process, microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of metal-matrix composite materials Inconel 718/TiC, manufactured using additive technology of jet-blown binder application”;

Vyacheslav Borisov, project “Functional adaptation of sets of road construction machines in the production of works on the construction of transport facilities”;

Vyacheslav Borovskikh, project “Creation and development of the energy infrastructure of St. Petersburg at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries: technology and business”;

Zhanna Burlutskaya, project “Multi-agent model of resource distribution in the process of implementing innovative developments in network associations of technology companies”;

Kirill Vasiliev, project “Scientific and methodological apparatus for processing mobile laser scanning data for designing road repairs”;

Dmitry Vibe, project "Automatic mechatronic system for detecting centering marks";

Ekaterina Vlasova, project “Development of a quality management system standard for a model of an automated system for forming a cross-functional project team at an enterprise in the defense industry complex”;

Ekaterina Volokitina, project “Development of technology for producing high-entropy CoCrFeNiMn alloy alloyed with nitrogen”;

Pavel Golovkin, project “Improving the functioning of the Russian market of cloud information and communication services”;

Danil Erutin, project “Improving the mechanical characteristics of polyamide-12 by forming a nature-like helicoidal structure using the layer-by-layer filament deposition method”;

Maria Zaitseva, project “Study of the features of the formation of the structure and mechanical properties of ferritic-martensitic dispersion-strengthened oxide steel during selective laser melting”;

Mikhail Ivkov, project “Development of methods for substantiating the operability of the passive heat removal system from the containment shell for the Leningrad NPP-2 under conditions of equipment aging”;

Tim Isakov, project "Application of spiking neural networks and reinforcement learning algorithms for controlling mobile robots";

Vladimir Karasev, project “Improving the performance properties of machine parts made of duplex steel, microalloyed with rare-earth metals, by controlling the phase composition and structural homogeneity of castings”;

Vadim Koyokin, project “Mathematical modeling of promising devices for converting thermal energy”;

Pavel Kozinets, project “Methodology for calculating response spectra at the installation marks of hydroelectric power station equipment”;

Dmitry Kravtsov, project “Combined tests for determining the mechanical properties of multilayer thin sheet metals using non-standardized samples”;

Vadim Kraft, project “Production and study of polyimide nonwoven materials with ultra-low dielectric constant for microelectronics tasks”;

Oleg Krotov, project “Development of a scientific and methodological apparatus for the design, construction, and operation of bridge supports using construction 3D printing”;

Yuri Kuznetsov, project “Optimization of parameters of sprinkler irrigators for finely atomized water”;

Yulia Lyamina, project “Development of a spectrophotometric method for diagnosing endothelial dysfunction”;

Alexey Melnik, project “Toolkit for assessing the digital potential of innovative industrial ecosystems in the context of a green economy (using the example of the industry of St. Petersburg)”;

Denis Mikhailov, project “Study of the influence of errors in determining the linear parameters of overhead power transmission lines on the results of calculations of steady-state modes and short-circuit currents”;

Pavel Mikhailov, project “Methodology for assessing digital maturity for industrial enterprises and ecosystems of St. Petersburg”;

Suhair Msukar, project “Development of a neural network for tracking negative changes in the human cardiovascular system based on pulse wave signals”;

Alisa Mustafina, project “Development of a digital inclusiveness index for online tourist services in St. Petersburg based on fuzzy sets”;

Daniil Provodin, project “Mobile differential refractometer with the option of changing the discreteness of the measurement scale”;

Yulia Sedova, project “Justification of a new method for mechanical testing of hot-rolled thick-walled pipes for power units”;

Evgeny Tanin, project “Industry determinants of economic development of the territories of the St. Petersburg agglomeration”;

Vasily Tverskoy, project “Recycling of coffee waste and its use for food production within the framework of a closed-loop economy”;

Ratmir Ustimenko, project “Light-converting and light-emitting IR devices on InAsP and InAsP-core/CaF2-shell whisker nanocrystals”;

Tatyana Fedorova, project “Numerical study of the process of reconversion of depleted uranium hexafluoride during its interaction with hydrogen-containing substances and oxygen in combustion mode for the development of a methodology for scaling a tunnel burner reactor.”

Oleg Tsykunov, project “Development of a mathematical model of filtration and a hybrid optimization algorithm for processing the results of streaming experiments”;

Valentina Chelysheva, project “Reducing the negative impact on water bodies using chitosan-graphene oxide sorbents”;

Sergey Shavurov, project “Development of a virtual laboratory for life safety”;

Polina Shinkevich, project “Reducing anthropogenic impact on the environment through the use of microalgae”;

Daria Shudegova, project "Using neural networks in teaching reading in English in the multi-level educational system of St. Petersburg."

Students:

Margarita Absalyamova, project “Autoimmune component of the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease: the role of autoantibodies against neurotensin”;

Kirill Alesich, project “Hybrid design schemes as a way to optimize the cost and timing of construction of residential buildings”;

Maxim Antonenko, project “System for remote biomonitoring of heart rate based on photoplethysmography”;

Maxim Antonov, project “Assessment of the thermal impact of burning cable lines on the building structures of the storage and repair building of the metro electric depot”;

Alexandra Antonova, project “Application of digital twins in the work of social security institutions”;

Eldar Asadullaev, project “Improving state policy in the field of creating a comfortable urban environment”;

Ignat Bayanov, project “Application of meshless methods for solving problems of modeling emergency situations”;

Dmitry Boldarev, project “Rubidium quantum frequency standard using a frequency converter based on a waveguide path”;

Svyatoslav Boloban, project “Flexible structures of protective structures based on materials with an auxetic structure”;

Anna Gaina, project “Using a PID controller for temperature control in the process of laser hardening of steel”;

Gleb Golikov, project “Automated exchange bot for algorithmic trading of digital assets in the context of ensuring information security at enterprises in St. Petersburg: problems and solutions”;

Natalia Grozova, project “Development of radiation-resistant polymer composite materials for the protection of solar cells”;

Daria Davydova, project “New optical tissue oximetry sensor for monitoring the functional state and aerobic performance of humans”;

Daria Denisenko, project “Improving the system of organizing training in labor protection through the development of a software product”;

Ilya Denisov, project “Improving the methodology for assessing the probability of ignition of a cloud of fuel-air mixture in urban areas”;

Maxim Dergachev, project “Development of a model for the formation and algorithms for optimizing the composition of an IT project team”;

Ksenia Dolgova, project “Analysis and justification of the development of urban recreation zones in small towns (using the city of Kudrovo in the Leningrad Region as an example)”;

Maya Egorova, project “Green Finance as a Tool for Ensuring Sustainable Development in BRICS Member Countries”;

Ekaterina Esipova, project “Modeling the work of international organizations as an important aspect in the training of international students”;

Nikita Izbyakov, project “Modernization of an experimental stand and testing for validation of calculations of a radial-axial turbine operating on supercritical carbon dioxide”;

Polina Zhirakova, project “Intelligent evacuation system on sea vessels using reinforcement learning algorithms and modeling of fire hazards”;

Timofey Zhorzhikov, project “Legal regulation of digital technologies”;

Daniil Zhuravlev, project “Evaluation of the use of asphalt concrete mixtures using polymer modifiers in combination with maleic anhydride”;

Serafim Zagorodniy, project “Methodology for the formation of a corporate system for classifying construction information”;

Alexander Zeleny, project “Optimization of information retrieval algorithms for educational text corpora in the context of RAG systems”;

Elizaveta Ivanova, project of an air-supported structure for a non-standard building site;

Sharip Isaev, project “Modern approaches to designing architectural lighting using artificial intelligence”;

Ekaterina Isupova, project “Multifunctional temperature control and management unit for a gas cell of a quantum discriminator of a rubidium frequency standard”;

Danila Karaulov, project “Expansion of the fundamental base for the creation of photodetectors and infrared radiation sources based on GeSi/Si semiconductor quantum dots”;

Ekaterina Kirgetova, project “The Enigmatic Genre of Russian and English Poetry as a Means of Developing Students’ Ethnocultural Concepts (Comparative-Contrastive Analysis)”;

Ilya Klepov, project “Development of an algorithmic system for supporting investment decisions in the stock market”;

Alexey Kozhus, project “Scenarios for the architectural and landscape organization of public spaces of low-rise historical buildings on the territory of the Narvskaya Zastava in St. Petersburg”;

David Kokaya, project “Methodology for environmental assessment of the life cycle of buildings using information modeling technologies”;

Ekaterina Kondaurova, project “Fundamentals of adaptation and development of cultural literacy of foreign students studying in St. Petersburg in the field of “Foreign regional studies” (within the framework of the discipline “Foreign language”)”;

Polina Kornienko, project “Luminescent communication in multi-junction solar cells”;

Lidiya Kudryavtseva, project “Development of a methodology for assessing the frequency of accidents for equipment of main pipeline transport site facilities”;

Denis Kustov, project “Improving mechanisms of public administration in the sphere of urban public transport (using the example of St. Petersburg)”;

Valeria Lapshina, project “Methodology for automated design of a construction master plan”;

Anna Maksimova, project “Improving the efficiency of the MFC network in the Leningrad Region: improving the personnel management system”;

Marina Malashenko, project “Modeling of indicators of road transport safety in the regions of the Russian Federation”;

Victor Matveev, project “Development of a technical vision system for identifying obstacles and the supporting surface in front of a mobile robot using a neural network”;

Alexey Melnikov, project “Study of the features of shape change of ring power elements made of TiNi alloy after active deformation”;

Valeria Mitsuk, project “Repair of asphalt concrete surfaces of city roads in conditions of dense traffic flows”;

Mikhail Murashko, project “Gamification as a technology for overcoming psychological and pedagogical barriers in learning foreign languages in a digital environment”;

Nika Nikolaenya, project “Development of youth-oriented fair and exhibition events in St. Petersburg”;

Ilya Norvatov, project “Polarization-sensitive electro-optical shutter for the terahertz spectral range”;

Elena Obukhova, forecast “Forecasting VK share prices using machine learning methods: development of an investment analysis model for St. Petersburg”;

Denis Pelmenev, project “Study of obstacle avoidance algorithms when controlling the movement of an underwater biosimilar tunimorphic robot”;

Anna Petrova, project “Development of a set of measures to enhance the investment attractiveness of a development project using the example of the reconstruction of a real estate object”;

Prokhor Polyakov, project “Organization of a payment interaction system between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China based on the Ruble-Yuan liquidity pool technology”;

Elena Porfiryeva, project “New non-invasive method for determining coefficients in esCCO technology for reliable diagnostics of a patient’s cardiac output in real time”;

Valeria Rekina, project “Universal prototype of a mobile version of a website for multidisciplinary medical clinics”;

Ivan Rud, project “Development of a method for diagnosing the quality of semiconductor thin-film photovoltaic structures for clothing and equipment”;

Zakhar Saranin, project “Statistical analysis of retail prices for refined petroleum products at regional gas stations in St. Petersburg using a dynamic data parsing information system”;

Mikhail Safoshkin, project “The influence of outrigger floor types on the stress-strain state of a high-rise building frame when calculating progressive collapse”;

Elizaveta Svirina, project “Comparative analysis of regional differences in the formation of students’ professional expectations”;

Ksenia Selyakova, project “Assessment of the accuracy of hydraulic calculations of water supply systems using BIM technologies”;

Oleg Sergeev, project “Development of visual models to optimize the implementation of an environmental management system at hazardous production facilities”;

Evgeny Seredin, project “Modeling the dynamics of CO2 emissions in the regions of the Russian Federation”;

Arseniy Sluzhaev, project “Mobile transport robots: the influence of nonlinearity of elasticity coefficients on the design; decentralized control system; possibility of application in the Arctic region”;

Olesya Starchenkova, project “Analysis and clustering of unreliable news information as a tool for ensuring regional information security”;

Yaroslava Solntseva, project “The influence of taking into account the work of a combined beam on the dimensions of the cross-section of frame elements”;

Alexander Subbota, project “Parametric modeling of Gaussian curvature coatings and clarification of the nature of wind impact on them”;

Olga Suchkova, project “Research into mill scale processing processes”;

Polina Filatova, project “Analysis of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the Arctic: asymmetry of interests and prospects for sustainable partnership”;

Adel Khaliullin, project “Mathematical model for forming a portfolio of innovative projects”;

Maxim Chemusov, project “Development of a module for identifying violations by electric scooter drivers using computer vision technologies”;

Daria Chernukha, project “Application of a risk-oriented approach in the operation of the gas transmission system”;

Daria Shalamova, project “Application of laboratory work in physics in classes on Russian as a foreign language at the preparatory faculty”;

Alexey Shikharev, project “Development of an approach to assessing the effectiveness of regional waste management systems in Russia”;

Olesya Shosheva, project “Preoperative planning of hardware-surgical expansion of the upper jaw based on finite element modeling”;

Anastasia Yuniceva, project “Digitalization of agricultural crop cultivation processes through the introduction of an intelligent information system using UAVs”,

Diana Yakimenko, project “Formation of a teacher’s personal brand using artificial intelligence technologies in the context of digital transformation of the educational environment.”

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