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The Sirius Federal Territory in Sochi has become a magnet for young astronomers from around the world. The 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad was held there, bringing together schoolchildren from more than 15 countries.

Hussein Ali Krayani, a senior lecturer in the Department of Higher Mathematics at the Institute of Mathematics and Management and a teacher of supplementary education at the Higher School of International Education at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the event. This is his third time serving on the international jury of the Olympiad.

Hussein Ali Krayani graded the work of the participants, who competed in four rounds: theoretical, practical, observation, and blitz. All assignments were completed in English.

In addition to his intense work on the jury, the Polytechnic University senior lecturer actively participated in the rich cultural program. One of the most memorable moments was the tree-planting ceremony in the Sochi Olympic Park, where Hussein Ali Krayani, on behalf of the entire judging panel, planted a tree, leaving a symbolic mark on the history of the Olympics.

Being a member of the jury of such a large-scale Olympiad is not only a great responsibility but also a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the international scientific community. Seeing the sparkle in the eyes of talented students from all over the world is the best reward," shared Hussein Ali Krayani.

The participation of Polytechnic University faculty as experts in such world-class events underscores the university's high status and its contribution to identifying and supporting young talent in science and education.

Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs, noted the importance of this format of participation: "Such events are not only a test of knowledge but also a crucial tool for building international scientific and educational dialogue. It is a great honor for the Polytechnic University to contribute to the jury of such a prestigious Olympiad."

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A communication session between Gazprom Neft universities and partners was held in Moscow. A key part of the discussion was mechanisms for strengthening research collaboration between educational institutions and industry-specific companies. The Polytechnic University was represented at the event by Dmitry Bogdanov, Director of the Gazpromneft-Polytechnic Scientific and Educational Center, and Inga Shustik, Chief Specialist at the Scientific and Educational Center. Shustik delivered a strategic presentation, presenting the educational program and outlining the philosophy behind personnel training, where each element is structured as an engineering system.

Over its 11 years of operation, the REC has created an educational ecosystem. As the speaker emphasized, the line between academic knowledge and practical application has been blurred. The center's engineers also serve as student mentors, and completed projects serve as case studies.

We prepare students for work by immediately immersing them in real production processes, Inga Shustik outlined our approach.

Events like these are an opportunity to receive feedback from the industry. We see a growing demand for specialists who can work at the intersection of disciplines. Our goal is to create an environment where theory is immediately reinforced by practice. This approach allows graduates to join companies as specialists, not interns, noted Dmitry Bogdanov.

The presentation focused on the Master's program "Mathematical Modeling of Oil and Gas Production Processes." According to Inga Shustik, this is not just an educational track, but a "social elevator" into the profession. 70 percent of students find employment at the REC while still studying, and 80% of graduates remain within Gazprom Neft.

Inga Shustik also discussed innovative courses in detail. The two-semester course "Fundamentals of Digital Engineering" includes theory and practice with generative neural networks, optimization methods, and real-world production challenges.

We teach students not just how to use AI, but how it changes the entire value chain—from exploration to production,” the speaker explained.

Of particular importance in the training of specialists is the participation of undergraduate and graduate students in the KNTN-3 project "Artificial Intelligence for Solving Cross-Industry Problems" under the leadership of Ivan Zhdanov as part of the Priority 2030 program, where they are working on the creation of a software platform for the automation of seismic data processing.

As part of the educational track, students are already solving modern projects.

Creation of PINN models for pressure prediction Development of transformers for GIS data interpretation Generative models for geological and geophysical data analysis

This integration of education, science, and production creates the basis for Russia's technological sovereignty in the oil and gas industry.

Our graduates join companies not as interns, but as fully-fledged specialists, ready to solve complex engineering problems, the speaker concluded.

The presented model demonstrates how modern education can become a driver of change in traditional industries, creating a talent pool for future technological leadership.

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Registration of students for participation in the 9th season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad is ongoing. "I am a professional"— draft presidential platform "Russia is a land of opportunity"This is a unique opportunity to test your skills in any of over 70 fields, find a team of like-minded individuals, attend educational forums, and join a community of true professionals. And if you win, you'll receive a large cash prize and the opportunity to enroll in a master's program without taking entrance exams.

The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" brings together the most talented students and promotes professionalism as a value. The Olympiad is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. It is part of the national project "Youth and Children," launched by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The project promotes the development of a patriotic, highly moral, and responsible generation, and ensures the country's sovereignty, competitiveness, and development.

Students from Russian universities studying in any field—medical, agricultural, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities—are eligible to apply. Participants will complete practice-oriented tasks developed by leading universities in collaboration with the Olympiad's industrial partners.

Registration will last for website until November 11.

The university's involvement in the Olympiad demonstrates its focus on results. The practice-oriented tasks meet the needs of the state and employers, which directly increases graduate employment. "Every tenth university in the country is already participating in the Olympiad," emphasized Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

In 2025/2026, "I Am a Professional" will cover 70 subject areas, from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track. The new season will feature industrial and academic tourism events. Students will be able to visit the sites of the organizing and co-organizing universities in various regions, as well as manufacturing and industrial facilities—civil aviation plants, nuclear power plants, and mining and processing plants—and also observe the work of research centers and laboratories.

Our instructors have prepared engaging tasks for students that will allow them to gain a fresh perspective on mechanical engineering and gain engaging experience solving real-world production cases. Last year, the undergraduate finals for our track were held at the Russian power engineering company Power Machines. Representatives from ten Russian universities gathered there. The students saw the impressive production facilities of our industrial partner and were impressed. I am confident that this year's final competition will also be top-notch! We invite everyone to join the community of professionals and register for the Olympiad," noted Vitaly Drobchik, Advisor to the SPbPU Rector's Office and organizer of the Olympiad at the Polytechnic University.

The project brings together young people who are strengthening Russia's technological leadership: they work for leading companies, develop their own initiatives, and engage in scientific research. In the ninth season, Olympiad participants will be included in the national talent pool "I am a Professional."

The "I Am a Professional" Olympiad is one of the first projects of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity." It's more than just a competition, it's a true social boost for young people: nearly one and a half million students were able to realize their potential, enroll in master's programs without additional challenges, find like-minded people, and build successful careers. We're especially proud that our participants don't just seize opportunities, but create them for others—they become mentors, develop social and educational projects, and contribute to the development of their home regions. In its ninth season, the Olympiad will cover a wide range of topics: from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. Participants will be included in the national "I Am a Professional" talent pool. "I am confident that the new season will be a career launchpad for students and help them become part of a large community of professionals," said Andrey Betin, CEO of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.

Participants who complete the selection round tasks will have the opportunity to complete an internship and begin their professional career with leading Russian employers. Project diploma holders will receive preferential treatment when applying for the next level of education, and medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.

Registration will last until November 11th.official website of the OlympiadThe qualifying round will take place from November 14 to December 1. Finals by category will be held from February to April, and the results will be announced in June.

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Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, spoke at the 3rd Forum of the scientific and educational consortium "Eurasian Network University" (ENU), which took place in the Kyrgyz city of Osh.

The large-scale ESU forum, whose secretariat has been located at the State University of Management since its inception, was held at Osh State University (OshSU) and the B. Sydykov Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, bringing together heads of ministries and agencies, rectors of leading universities, representatives of businesses, international organizations, and the expert community from the Eurasian Economic Union.

Osh State University Rector Kudaiberdi Kojobekov opened the event, emphasizing the importance of the forum as an effective mechanism for integrating education, science, and business in the Eurasian region. Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Kyrgyz Republic; Talant Arstankulov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh Oblast; and Dmitry Avram, Deputy Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Kyrgyz Republic and Director of the Russian House in Osh, also addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus and Professor at the State University of Management Sergey Glazyev, Director of the Department of Macroeconomic Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission Alexey Vedev, and Director of the Department of Multilateral Humanitarian Cooperation and Cultural Relations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Alimov joined the event via video link.

Following the welcoming remarks, a plenary session was held, moderated by Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management and Head of the ESU Secretariat. Presentations were made by representatives of the Russian State Duma and the Ministry of Education and Science, sectoral ministries and agencies from Russia and the Kyrgyz Republic, and the rectors of ESU member universities.

In the plenary session, reports were presented by:

Vladimir Sipyagin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education; Aleksey Poyda, First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, representative of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science; Dmitry Repnikov, Chairman of the Expert Council for International Cooperation under the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education; Mikhail Shvetsov, Rector of Mari State University, and Mikhail Petropavlovsky, Advisor to the Rector; Gulnaz Supayeva, Rector of M. Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz University of Economics; Igor Alekseev, Rector of V. N. Tatishchev Astrakhan State University.

At the plenary session, Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of our university, presented the results of our collaboration with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union and the University of Management's experience in implementing continuing professional education programs in the EAEU.

Thus, in 2022, the State University of Management was one of the initiators of the Eurasian Network University (ENU) research and education consortium, which has already united 38 universities from seven Eurasian countries. One of the priority areas of our university's cooperation with EAEU universities within the ENU consortium is the development and implementation of advanced training and continuing professional education (CPE) programs aimed at training qualified personnel from government agencies, enterprises, and businesses in EAEU countries. In 2024 alone, GUU developed and offered 17 such programs, with 324 quotas allocated by Rossotrudnichestvo. This year, more than 190 people have already joined the educational sessions.

"Reviews show a particularly high interest in such educational programs in the EAEU countries, largely due to the absence of a language barrier. I am confident that the implementation of such projects will help develop a new generation of managers in the EAEU region, operating based on specifically developed competencies and practical skills in building international economic cooperation," our rector concluded.

One of the forum's key outcomes was the initiative to establish the EAEU Center for Innovative Technologies, an association of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, aimed at supporting applied research, implementing technology projects, and developing cooperation between universities and businesses. The organizers emphasized that the results of the main Eurasian educational dialogue will form the basis for a new roadmap for integration in education and science through 2030.

The consortium's events concluded with a tour of the Sulaiman-Too historical and archaeological complex and a series of working meetings for the participants.

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The regional round of the first All-Russian competition for international students, "StudRussia," was held at the Polytechnic University. The competition is organized by the National University of Science and Technology MISIS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation to support talented and active international students with achievements in science, creativity, sports, community service, and volunteerism.

As a co-organizer of the competition, the Polytechnic University hosted 140 winners of the qualifying round from 32 universities in the Northwestern Federal District, including the Kirov Military Medical Academy, the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Vologda State University, the ITMO National Research University, the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, and the Ukhta State Technical University. Of course, Polytechnic University students were also among the participants.

The geography of the participants was also vast: we welcomed representatives from 30 countries, including India, Pakistan, Morocco, Ghana, Ecuador, Uganda, Nigeria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Brazil, China, Mongolia, Iran, Palestine, Tunisia, Algeria, Vietnam, and others. Some international students carried the flag of their country, while others wore elements of traditional costume. Overall, the atmosphere at the Technopolis Polytech research facility was very international for two days.

At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova thanked Polytechnic University via videoconference for being one of the co-organizers and the international students for their courage and decision to participate in the competition.

"Dear students, of course, not everyone will be a winner, but each of you will definitely grow in your skills, get to know our country and the Russian language even better, and share your unique experiences with us," said Olga Viktorovna. "This is the first time we've held such a competition, and I'm confident it will open up even more opportunities for international students studying in Russia!"

Participants were also greeted by Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, and Roman Volkovsky, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations of St. Petersburg.

Maxim Pasholikov briefly described how international students study and relax at the Polytechnic University and assured that the university will do everything possible to ensure that participants in the first StudRussia competition also have a comfortable, convenient, and interesting experience.

Roman Volkovsky noted that this event is of great importance to the St. Petersburg government: "This isn't just a competition, but also an opportunity to unite students from different countries who study, create, and build in Russia. This is the future of international relations. You are a shining example of how science and friendship erase the boundaries between different countries and continents. In turn, we strive to make your stay in our country comfortable, productive, and promising. For us, there are no international or Russian students; we are young people who, with their creativity, intelligence, and hands-on work, are making the future of our country, our society, and the entire world better, brighter, and kinder. Thank you very much for this, and, of course, we are ready to support you in all your initiatives."

After the plenary session, the participants were divided into groups according to their nominations. There were six: "The Future of Science," "Leaders of Generations," "Conquerors of Peaks," "Kindness Without Borders," "Inspired by Creativity," and "Russian Language and Culture." Some participants applied for several nominations at once, and for good reason—such dedication earned them the highest award, the Grand Prix for "Best International Student."

On the first day of the competition, amazing things happened in various NIK auditoriums: in one, foreign guests of the Polytechnic shared their experiences learning Russian and professed their love for Russian literature. In another, they sang songs in their native languages and played folk instruments. In the Kapitsa conference hall, young scientists presented reports on their research projects and initiatives. In the Semenov auditorium, they talked about volunteer work and proposed ideas for improving sports infrastructure in Russia's northern regions.

Once all the projects had been presented to the jury and the first day's business program had concluded, the participants took a bus to explore St. Petersburg. Those who study and live here eagerly shared the sights of the city on the Neva with their new friends from other regions of the Northwestern Federal District. The students saw Smolny and St. Isaac's Cathedrals, the Peter and Paul Fortress, drove along Nevsky Prospekt, and visited Arts Square, the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, and the Piskarevsky Memorial.

The second day at the Polytechnic University began with a lecture by Andrey Mashkovtsev, Doctor of Historical Sciences, from the Russian Society "Knowledge," about Russia's achievements in the 21st century. The students were then invited on a tour of the SPbPU campus, including the Main Building, the Tower, and the Sports Complex.

And now the most important moment had arrived—the summing up of the results and the awards ceremony. The participants of the district stage had become very close during their time together and were thrilled to celebrate each other's successes.

For the convenience of international students, the competition is held in both Russian and English, so the jury also selected winners and runners-up in two tracks—Russian and English. Here's how the placements were distributed.

Nomination “Russian language and culture”

Russian-language track:

1st place – Nguyen Thanh Hai (Vietnam, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 2nd place – Zhang Yateng (China, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 3rd place – Salim Nizhm (Palestine, S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy)

English track:

1st place — Asad Shafiq (Pakistan, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" named after V. I. Ulyanov (Lenin)) 2nd place — Kong Delong (China, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 3rd place — Araujo de Re Gabriel (Brazil, Saint Petersburg State University)

"Kindness Without Borders" – for volunteers involved in charitable projects

Russian-language track:

1st place — Fan Wenkai (China, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia) 2nd place — Mustafa Abduljalil Muftakhuddin (Nigeria, St. Petersburg State University) 3rd place — Mamanazarov Erkinboy Bakhodir Ugli (Uzbekistan, A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia)

English track:

1st place – Oladoye Michael Blessing (Nigeria, ITMO National Research University) 2nd place – Shah Rehan Ahmad (India, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) 3rd place – Anas Jamal (Morocco, Admiral S. O. Makarov State Maritime Academy)

"Leaders of Generations" — for active students developing youth policy

Russian-language track:

1st place — Ben Fraj Besma (Tunisia, North-West State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov) 2nd place — Alena Vasilyeva (Kazakhstan, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University) 3rd place — Angelina Shevlyakova (Azerbaijan, First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov)

English track:

1st place — Garzon Navaret Hugo Alexander (Ecuador, St. Petersburg State University) 2nd place — Tharun Kumar Mummadi Ragupathi (India, Petrozavodsk State University) 3rd place — Hussam Aabdani (Morocco, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University)

"Conquerors of the Peaks" – for athletes who have achieved success in competitions.

Russian-language track:

1st place — Elina Anikina (Uzbekistan, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) 2nd place — Maria Zastenskaya (Kazakhstan, St. Petersburg State University) 3rd place — Alexandra Komarova (Kazakhstan, ITMO University)

English track:

1st place — Guo Xinlong (China, SPbPU) 2nd place — Jacob Kingson (India, Murmansk Arctic University) 3rd place — Maxim Bessonov (Kazakhstan, Ukhta State Technical University)

"The Future of Science" – for those engaged in research and participating in scientific events

Russian-language track:

1st place – Madina Kalmuratova (Uzbekistan, student of the St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University) 2nd place – Kholiknazarov Asadbek Abdunazarovich (Uzbekistan, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University) 3rd place – Goziev Muhammadaziz Kodir ugli (Uzbekistan, St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University)

English track:

1st place — Umar Ahmed (Pakistan, ITMO University) 2nd place — Ayamba Malentiba Mark (Ghana, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University) 3rd place — Anas Ahmed (Pakistan, SPbPU)

"Inspired by Creativity" – for those who are passionate about music, art, culture and developing as a creative individual

Russian-language track:

1st place — Desaipur Reza (Iran, St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture) 2nd place — Faizullahujaeva Madinakhon Makhsudkhon kizi (Uzbekistan, SPbPU) 3rd place — Xiong Peihan (China, Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts)

English track:

1st place — Vergara Herrera Giselle Sarahi (Mexico, National Research University Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg) 2nd place — Fred Appiadjei (Ghana, National Research University Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg) 3rd place — Dastanbu Matin (Iran, SPbPU)

Grand Prix

Russian-language track

Daria Gosteva (Kazakhstan, St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design)

English-language track

Rana Ghazal (India, Petrozavodsk State University)

Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Youth, Information Policy, and Security, summed up the marathon's results: "Dear friends, I hope you had a fascinating time at the Polytechnic University and in St. Petersburg. I hope this short trip brought you many new acquaintances and brought you a wealth of positive emotions. You were able to express yourself a little, talk about yourself, and present yourself—sometimes it's helpful to give yourself a little credit. You also saw what other students were good at, and you probably picked up some interesting practices to incorporate into your work. I wish those of you who were honored to travel to Moscow for the finals a strong performance, becoming top students, and bringing victory back to the Northwestern Federal District."

The 12 winners and two Grand Prix winners will travel to Moscow for the All-Russian stage of the competition, which will take place from November 20 to December 10.

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Faculty from the State University of Management took part in the international export forum "Made in Russia," organized by the Russian Export Center (REC) on October 21, 2025, at the National Center "Russia."

Business, government and science

The forum became a platform for dialogue between business, science, and government, discussing key issues related to the development of domestic production and the promotion of Russian exports.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, and heads of the country's leading exporters spoke at the plenary discussion "Russia to the World: Strengthening Trust, Developing Global Connections." The speakers discussed ways to strengthen the position of Russian solutions in the global market and expand international cooperation.

Sustainable Development Expertise

Our university was represented by teachers from the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, Daria Zhadobina and Irina Milkina.

Daria Zhadobina, Head of the International Regulation and Sustainable Development Department at the Russian Export Center, co-organized the session "Sustainable Development and the Green Economy. Export Potential and Factors of Economic Growth," which discussed current topics related to the transition to closed-loop systems and the principles of a green economy. Sergey Katyrin, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI RF), moderated the session.

Among the participants were Vyacheslav Fetisov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection; Elena Myakotnikova, Chair of the RF CCI Council for Sustainable Business Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Volunteering; and other experts.

New agreements and horizons

On the sidelines of the forum, REC representatives signed a memorandum of cooperation with the National Association of Technical Customers and Other Organizations in Engineering and Construction Management (NOTEKH), headed by GUU graduate Alexey Nikitin.

The Russian Export Center supports non-resource, non-energy exports by providing companies with financial and other assistance at all stages of entering international markets, including within the framework of the national project "International Cooperation and Export."

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