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The Polytechnic University's Engineering League at the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome

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In September, a group of young engineers, participants in the Polytechnic University's "Engineering League" rocket science intensive, embarked on a truly cosmic journey. They visited the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome, where they not only witnessed the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle but also experienced the history of space exploration.

The trip was organized by the Polytechnic University's Student Admissions Center and coincided with the 27th International Conference "Rocket Modeling in Aerospace Education for Young People." The event brought together 154 young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries to discuss the design, construction, and launch of rocket models.

The Polytechnic delegation was accompanied by Yegor Temirgaliev, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial Management. The group included 10 students from St. Petersburg schools passionate about space and rocket science. Their stay at Baikonur was extremely intensive. The students lived on the grounds of the Chelomey International Space School (ISS), and were personally guided on tours by the ISS director and cosmodrome staff—all industry experts.

Over the course of a week, the young polytechnic students saw almost everything. They visited Assembly and Test Building (ATB) No. 112, where the Soyuz rockets are assembled, stood at the Gagarin Launch Pad—the historic site where the first human spaceflight began, and saw the Buran orbiter's landing complex and the Energia rocket launch command post.

They also visited the memorial houses of Sergei Korolev and Yuri Gagarin, which preserve the unique atmosphere of the era of the first space victories, and strolled along Cosmonaut Alley, where every tree was planted by cosmonauts. The highlight of the trip was the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle carrying supplies for the ISS, which the participants observed from a short distance. This spectacle left no one indifferent.

Safira Tavliyarova, an 11th-grade student at Academic Gymnasium No. 56, shared her impressions: "The moment the fuel ignites, the entire sky is bathed in a bright light; it feels like the sun has returned for a moment. The flames flare up and rise. Everything around you bursts into flames, and you feel the warmth on your face, even though you're a kilometer away. You feel the vibrations of the rocket's takeoff through your entire body. This event reminded me that anything is possible in this world."

As Safira noted, the journey to Baikonur took almost two days, including a flight, a border crossing by car, and a train ride. However, all the difficulties were worth it, thanks to the unforgettable experience of immersing yourself in the world of cosmonautics.

"This trip left a warm, pleasant mark on my life. In my opinion, such impressions, emotions, and events are worth living for," she added.

This trip is a shining example of the Polytechnic University's strategy for engaging talented young people. The Engineering League project allows schoolchildren not only to gain theoretical knowledge in rocket science but also to see its practical application in the real economy, meet future employers, and immerse themselves in the professional environment.

"Seeing the scale of the space industry with your own eyes, feeling the power of engineering and the vibrations of a rocket taking off is an invaluable experience," notes Yegor Temirgaliyev. "Such experiences become a powerful motivation for young people to study the exact sciences in depth, enroll in technical universities, and eventually create their own breakthrough projects here at the Polytechnic University."

The Polytechnic University's Engineering League educational intensive program continues to open doors to the world of high technology and real science for talented schoolchildren, igniting new stars in the country's engineering firmament.

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Scientists from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering are developing a methodology for predicting the reliability of steel-reinforced concrete structures.

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The Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction (TSiDMS) continues research into steel-reinforced concrete structures of superstructures under conditions of incomplete compatibility between steel beams and reinforced concrete slabs.

Although composite superstructures are now widely used in medium- and large-scale bridge projects, their calculation methodology has not been fully developed. In particular, one of the remaining open questions is the adequate analysis of connecting elements—one of the most important components of a composite structure that ensures the combined performance of the slab and beam.

The standard engineering approach, enshrined in both Russian and international design codes, assumes the connection between the slab and beam via connecting elements to be absolutely rigid in shear, which is rarely achieved in practice. While such a simplification is acceptable for new bridges, it appears inappropriate for existing structures or for assessing the durability of new bridges.

Nikolai Kozak, Associate Professor of the Department of Structural Engineering and Design, proposes evaluating steel-reinforced concrete structures using a method that takes into account the gradual decrease in shear stiffness of connecting elements, which depends on the process of accumulation of fatigue damage.

The general concept of the methodology includes an iterative calculation of structures with the determination of the level of damage accumulation in the elements of the connection and updating their rigidities (the concept is shown in the figure).

Today, the department's staff, including both faculty and students, is conducting research to develop methods for determining components such as:

models for reducing the rigidity of connecting elements; a model for calculating the load based on data on the actual traffic composition; methods for determining reliability indicators.

The research is being carried out within the framework of research projects by the research and teaching staff of SPbGASU using internal grants in 2025.

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Polytechnic University at the II Russian-Kyrgyz Educational Forum: New Horizons for Joint Development

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Today, the 2nd Russian-Kyrgyz Educational Forum opened in Bishkek. The forum focused on the contribution of Russian and Kyrgyz universities to the development of the economies and societies of both countries, as well as practical cooperation with industrial partners, primarily through Russian-Kyrgyz consortiums of technical, medical, and agricultural universities.

Today's meeting is an important step toward creating a common educational, scientific, and technical space. Modern challenges, economic transformation, and the development of new industries, medicine, agriculture, and geotechnology make our cooperation strategically essential, noted Baktiyar Orozov, Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic, in his welcoming speech.

A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, led by Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy, played a key role in the forum. The delegation included Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev, and Acting Director of the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship Artur Kireev.

The first day of the forum, held at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, focused on developing specific mechanisms for integrating education and the economy.

Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy participated in the central panel discussion "Economic Needs and Universities' Opportunities: How Universities and Industrial Partners Can Work Together," where he presented a concept for transforming engineering education that the university is implementing jointly with leading industrial corporations.

"We are purposefully moving away from the classic Bologna model toward a flexible architecture where interdisciplinarity, integration with industry, and a variety of qualifications become the core of training. Our projects with Gazprom, Rosatom, and Rostec demonstrate how the university is becoming a fully-fledged link in the education-research-implementation chain," noted Andrey Rudskoy.

Particular emphasis was placed on the successful strategic partnership with KRSU. A shared digital educational space has already been created, network programs have been launched, and applied projects are being developed with Kyrgyzstan's industrial partners, such as Alliance Altyn (mining) and Geoscan (unmanned systems).

Immediately after the discussion, the rector signed several agreements with partners.

Under an agreement with the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, an engineering track will be established under the supervision of the Polytechnic University at the International Institute of Continuing Education of KRSU. The main objective is to jointly develop modern continuing professional education programs for the market.

An agreement was also signed with KRSU and Irbis-Kurulush on joint projects in digital modeling in construction. A Student Design Bureau will be opened at KRSU.

Three agreements were signed with Salymbekov University to launch joint international double-degree bachelor's degree programs in the areas of "Digital Enterprise Economics," "International Logistics," and "International Business."

SPbPU Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Lyudmila Pankova moderated the roundtable discussion "Training Personnel in Demand in the Modern Labor Market," which explored in detail the mechanisms for adapting educational programs to the rapidly changing economic needs of both countries.

Speakers at the session included heads of Russian and Kyrgyz universities and businesses. The discussion centered on the intersection of university objectives and industry interests. Universities generate knowledge and train personnel, a relatively time-consuming process. Industry, meanwhile, is addressing ongoing development and efficiency challenges and needs personnel "here and now."

How can these demands be reconciled? The answer, unanimously agreed upon by the discussion participants, is the introduction of new educational formats at universities and the active involvement of industry representatives in the educational process from the early stages of training.

Industrial partners can organize special career tracks that allow students to combine study with work, and young professionals to combine work with study.

Participants in the discussion expressed interest in continuing the dialogue at other venues and adopting each other's best practices.

Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov participated in the roundtable discussion "Business as a Qualified Client: The Experience of Russia and Kyrgyzstan," presenting SPbPU's model for working with corporate clients.

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev spoke at the roundtable discussion "The Russian Language and Participation in Online Educational Programs as Tools for Successful Study and Career," emphasizing the role of Russian as a bridge for academic and professional mobility.

Acting Director of the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship, Artur Kireev, joined the jury and participated in the summing up of the results of the startup project competition of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund and KRSU.

The 2nd Russian-Kyrgyz Educational Forum confirmed SPbPU's status as a strategic partner for leading Kyrgyz universities. The signed agreements are purely practical in nature and aim to create specific infrastructure—a Student Project Bureau, an engineering track for continuing education, and joint dual degree programs. The active participation of a broad group of SPbPU vice-rectors in the expert sessions demonstrated the university's comprehensive approach to developing international cooperation and its commitment to deep integration of education, science, and industry.

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In memory of Alexander Nikolaevich Kobyshev

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Alexander Nikolaevich Kobyshev, a well-known and respected figure at the Polytechnic University and an Honorary Worker of SPbPU, who dedicated almost his entire life to the university, has passed away.

Alexander Kobyshev entered the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1966. He studied in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in "Machines and Technology of Metal Forming." As a student, and later, he was a Komsomol activist: already in his first year, he was elected as a Komsomol group organizer, a member of the course Komsomol bureau in his second year, and then a member of the faculty Komsomol bureau. As part of the Institute's Friendship Council, Alexander established international contacts with youth organizations from various countries.

In 1972, after receiving a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked as a junior research fellow in the Department of Machines and Technologies for Metal Forming and as an assistant in the Department of Machine Parts. He worked on hydrostatic deformation of metals—stamping using liquids—and in 1975 won the Lenin Komsomol Prize in Science and Technology for Young Scientists.

In 1976, he defended his PhD dissertation. He returned to the Department of Machines and Technologies for Metal Forming, first as a senior research fellow and then as an associate professor. In 1983, Alexander Nikolaevich was appointed Dean of International Students, and in the absence of the Vice-Rector for International Relations, he served as Acting Dean.

In 1989, Alexander Nikolaevich's professional career entered a new phase: the Progress Management and Marketing Center was established at the M. I. Kalinin Polytechnic Institute, and Alexander Nikolaevich was appointed its director. Two years later, the center was transferred from the Polytechnic's jurisdiction to the Council of Ministers, becoming a government organization. It offered training in management, marketing, economics, finance, and logistics, and its lecturers were primarily Polytechnic faculty.

For 20 years, Alexander Nikolaevich headed the Center for Metallurgical Mechanics and Control, and concurrently taught as a professor in the departments of Economics and Management of Metallurgical Production and Economics and Management of Technologies and Materials. In 2009, he returned to the Polytechnic University and became first the director of the Center for Management and Marketing at SPbSPU, then the head of the Corporate Public Relations Department, which he led until 2018. It was during this time that the Polytechnic University established Alumni Relations Center, which continues to operate successfully today. In 2016, the Center won a tender from the Ministry of Education and Science to host an international forum of graduates of Russian (Soviet) universities in the Republic of Belarus. The forum was held at the Russian-Belarusian University in Mogilev. Under the leadership of A. N. Kobyshev, the university's logo (registered with Rospatent) and emblem were developed, approved by the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation.

In 2019, Alexander Nikolaevich served as Acting Director of the Higher School of Creative Industry and Design at the Institute of Metallurgical and Artistic Sciences. For the past several years, he has worked as a leading specialist at the SPbPU History Museum and written a book about the Polytechnic University. The first volume, "Polytechnic University. Beginnings. 1899–1917," was published in time for the university's 125th anniversary in 2024. Presentation of the fourth part of "Polytech. Fortitude. 1941–1945" The book was published in the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. A total of seven books were planned…

For his multifaceted and fruitful work, Alexander Nikolaevich received a Certificate of Gratitude from the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, a Certificate of Honor from the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, a Certificate of Honor and Gratitude from SPbPU, a Letter of Thanks from the Administration of the Kalininsky District, and other awards.

The Polytechnic University sadly bids farewell to Alexander Nikolaevich Kobyshev. He accomplished much in his life and left behind a fond memory. Our sincere condolences to Alexander Nikolaevich's family and friends.

You can find out about the time and place of the farewell by calling: (812) 297-16-16.

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A mathematical model of a liquid-free magnetic shock absorber for transport and construction equipment has been developed at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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SPbGASU has completed an important stage of research and development work dedicated to the development of a new generation of suspensions for transport and construction equipment.

The study was conducted by Roman Litvin, PhD in Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines and Deputy Dean for Research at the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering. The work is being conducted as part of the 2025 grant competition for university academic staff.

Modern transport and construction vehicles operate in conditions that place high demands on suspension reliability. Traditional hydraulic shock absorbers are prone to leaks, are temperature-sensitive, and require low-temperature operation, which is especially critical for operations in the Far North.

As an alternative, a liquid-free magnetic shock absorber (LMA) has been proposed, in which damping is achieved through the interaction of magnetic fields and Eddy currents. This system can combine the functions of a spring and a shock absorber, eliminating the need for liquid working fluids.

"We aimed to create a system that not only solves classic suspension problems but also allows us to move forward—towards compact, reliable, and adaptive solutions. The fluid-free magnetic shock absorber combines the functions of both elastic and damping elements, simplifying the design and opening up opportunities for scalability," noted Roman Litvin.

A nonlinear mathematical model of suspension dynamics was developed, linearized, and a proportional-differential (PD) control law using a Hall effect sensor was proposed. This allowed us to formulate analytical expressions for calculating stiffness, damping, and heat loss.

The key findings of the studies are presented in the table.

Object of study

Equivalent stiffness, N/m

Damping coefficient, N s/m

Heat loss, W

Operator's seat

8883

565

5.7

Passenger car (wheel)

17,913

1451

14.5

KAMAZ-6520 (wheel)

176,409

15,598

156.0

The analysis showed:

As mass and loads increase, requirements for magnetic induction, control current, and heat dissipation increase sharply; for small and medium-sized systems, the parameters are within the range achievable with permanent magnets and compact coils; for heavy equipment, modular multi-channel designs are required to avoid overheating and magnetic circuit saturation.

The development opens up prospects for the implementation of BMA in a wide range of areas:

Light-duty vehicles – to improve comfort and safety; construction and road transport equipment – for reliable operation in harsh conditions; robotics, where lightweight construction and temperature independence are important.

"We're essentially creating a platform technology. If implemented correctly, the BMA can replace two suspension components at once, reducing weight and increasing the design's reliability," emphasizes Roman Litvin.

The study's results are generating interest among industrial partners. Specifically, the possibility of collaboration with the St. Petersburg Tractor Plant (part of the Kirov Plant) and several leading construction and road transport engineering companies is being discussed. Such developments could form the basis for the creation of prototypes of new suspensions, and subsequently, for their introduction into serial production. International cooperation is also a promising area, as adaptive and energy-efficient suspensions are in demand worldwide.

Research conducted at SPbGASU confirms the feasibility of transitioning from traditional hydraulic solutions to new adaptive suspension systems that are resistant to temperature and operational loads.

The project was supported by a grant from SPbGASU and reflects the university's strategic focus on developing innovative technologies in transport engineering, as well as strengthening ties with industrial enterprises and international research centers.

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SPbPU is among the top 5 Russian universities for training hospitality industry specialists.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University ranked fourth among higher education institutions offering hospitality industry training programs. The list was compiled by the agency RaEX in 2025, includes 20 universities from 13 regions of Russia.

Training specialists for the hospitality industry began at SPbPU in 2018 with the launch of bachelor's degree programs in "Hotel Management" and "Tourism." In 2022, two master's degree programs were launched: "International Hotel Business" and "Hotel and Tourism Complex Development Management."

SPbPU's high position in the RAEX ranking confirms the quality of its educational programs and their alignment with modern industry requirements. The faculty consists of both highly qualified academic specialists and active industry professionals, ensuring the relevance and practical focus of its education.

Since 2024, the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU has been operating project office "Industrial Tourism – Polytech"Its creation is logical, as the university is a unique platform for the development of industrial tourism, interacts with a large number of industrial partners, and has experience training students for the tourism industry at the IPMEIT Higher School of Service and Trade.

Also, starting in 2024, as part of the development of a practice-oriented approach to education, HSE will include programs for training in vocational professions in its undergraduate curricula. The first graduates of these programs were students of the 43.03.03 "Hotel Business" program who received the qualification of "Receptionist".

Academic success is achieved through a well-designed educational strategy that helps develop the professional skills of both students and teachers.

This approach includes the development of modern educational programs for students, advanced training courses for industry professionals, and established partnerships with leading companies. This comprehensive approach creates a flexible and effective learning system where all participants continuously improve their skills.

For several years now, the Higher School of Service and Trade has been organizing the "Hotel Business" section of the All-Russian Olympiad "I am a Professional." Students consistently win prizes at the Olympiad, confirming the high level of training. HSE hosts professional events, including roundtables and management hackathons, including the final stage of the "Management Hackathon – St. Petersburg 2025".

Higher School teachers speak at professional events conferences and events international, all-Russian and regional levels, such as the Economic Congress of the VI International Municipal Forum of the BRICS countries.

Delegation HSE University participated in two panel sessions of the "Business Tourism Development" block.: "Increasing the scale of business tourism: the experience of St. Petersburg and the BRICS countries" and "Integration synergy of the resource potential of business and event tourism in the BRICS space".

The director of the HSE also took part in the "Labor and Employment" forum, where issues of interaction between city employers and the Employment Service were discussed.

Associate Professor Boris Lyamin of the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies (HSIT) spoke at the conference "To Help the Tour Guide: Modern Methods for Conducting School Excursions," organized by the League of Tour Operators of St. Petersburg. He shared practical experience with an integrated career guidance model for prospective students majoring in Tourism and Hotel Management at SPbPU.

Ksenia Pasternak, associate professor at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, served as an expert in a foresight session on international tourism product development, organized by the Center for Competence in Tourism and Hospitality in the summer of 2025.

The Higher School of Service and Trade successfully implements continuing professional education programs. During the 2024/2025 academic year, over 300 industry specialists completed advanced training. Training was provided in such relevant areas as "Innovative Technologies in Tourism and the Hotel Industry" and "Strategic Management of Regional Tourism Product Development."

HSE is actively developing science tourism, organizing events and launching projects to educate people about scientific discoveries, expand educational opportunities, and engage a wider audience in science and new technologies. For example, in 2025, HSE faculty Together with the Center for Competence in Tourism, we participated in organizing a foresight session on the development of an international product for popular science tourism.

The Higher School of Service and Trade, in collaboration with industry representatives, annually hosts student career forums to enhance interactions between students and employers, thereby facilitating the successful professional development of graduates: "Growth Point G1 Software X Polytech" AndII Career Forum "Growth Point G1 Software X Polytech".

"Our fourth place in the 2025 ranking of higher education institutions prepared by the RAEX rating agency for hospitality industry training underscores the importance of our educational programs and confirms the high level of qualifications of our graduates," commented Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade. "The Higher School is actively developing industrial and popular tourism programs, not only training highly qualified personnel for the tourism and hotel industries but also providing industrial enterprises with the opportunity to showcase their achievements and develop their export potential. New initiatives promote the development of business and international tourism, the exchange of experience, the attraction of qualified specialists, and the improvement of career guidance services for young people. Our position in the ranking serves as an objective indicator of the quality of education and the demand for graduates in the labor market."

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The results of the first stage of the Moscow tourism club competition "Compass of the Future" have been announced.

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The results of the first stage of the "Compass of the Future" competition for tourism clubs of Moscow educational institutions have been announced. The competition was organized by the State University of Management and the Moscow Center for Educational Practices of the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

The first (remote) stage took the form of an online quiz on basic tourism knowledge. Seventy-one teams from school and student tourism clubs participated.

At the same time, the teams presented videos to the judges on the topic "My Travel Club," in which they answered the question of what tourism means to them and described the routes they had taken with their travel club.

The 20 teams that score the highest in both competitions will compete for the grand prize – equipment sets for future long hikes.

First place went to the "Vertical" club (School No. 937). Second and third place were shared between the "Edelweiss" STC (P.M. Vostrukhin Communications College No. 54) and "Gorizont" (School No. 534).

The full summary table is in the attached file:

Results of the first stage of the Compass of the Future competition

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SPbPU experts held a project-analytical session at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University

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A project-analytical session dedicated to the development program for the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University for 2026–2030 was held in Dushanbe. The event was organized by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The session brought together the leadership and faculty of RTSU, as well as experts from SPbPU. The Polytechnic University was represented by Maria Vrublevskaya, Vice-Rector for Human Resources Development; Nikita Golovin, Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Office and Head of the Slavic Universities Project Office; and Anastasia Chasovnikova, Head of the Strategic Planning and Development Department.

The work was conducted in thematic groups focused on key areas of the university's development: educational and scientific policy, human capital management, and social mission. Participants conducted a situational analysis, developed a target model, and developed strategic goals and elements of a roadmap for the university's development.

Based on the current RTSU development program, which includes a mission, target model, and objectives for developing core processes, the PAS participants analyzed the university's current state, assessed external factors and stakeholder perspectives, and developed a target model and strategic goals for RTSU through 2030. The results of the four groups' work were presented at the plenary session.

Following the PAS, proposals were developed to update the RTSU mission and targets, and resources and performance indicators were identified. SPbPU experts contributed to the development of the program's fundamental principles and presented recommendations for the development of educational and research programs, human resources policy, and social interaction.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to the staff for their commitment and openness. The main message of the past session was that much depends on us, and we can do a lot ourselves. The program's events, above all, should reflect the transition of operational norms to a new state. A new type of student thinking has emerged, and working with it is the main challenge for RTSU in the next development horizon, emphasized Maria Vrublevskaya, Vice-Rector for Human Resources Development at SPbPU.

Given the significance of the event and the role of RTSU as the core of scientific and educational ties between Russia and Tajikistan, Semyon Grigoriev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tajikistan, attended the opening of the PAS. He addressed the PAS participants with a welcoming address: A year ago, I enthusiastically supported the idea of Polytechnic University overseeing RTSU, knowing the scale and capabilities of the university, as well as the personal authority of its rector, Andrey Ivanovich Rudskoy. Today, I see this initiative coming to fruition: SPbPU experts are helping shape RTSU's development program and making a significant contribution to its future. For me, this is not only an important process, but also a personal joy to see Polytechnic University becoming a reliable friend and trustee of the Russian-Tajik Slavic University.

The project-analytical session marked an important stage in the strategic cooperation between SPbPU and RTSU and confirmed the importance of integrating Slavic universities for the development of a modern educational space in Eurasia.

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SPbGASU students visited the construction site of a residential building in Roshchino.

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Students participating in the excursion. On the right are Roman Motylev and Evgeny Muzyka.

Students from the Construction and Automobile and Road Engineering departments of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) attended a field trip to the construction site of an apartment building in the village of Roshchino in the Leningrad Region. The trip was organized by the university's Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career Development in partnership with LenOblAHML.

The building is being constructed as part of the state program "Resettlement of Dilapidated and Unsafe Housing." It will house 252 apartments. The design takes into account modern requirements: it implements a barrier-free environment, includes playgrounds, sports fields, and landscaped grounds.

"These construction site visits are especially useful for first- and second-year undergraduate students. During a live discussion with Evgeny Vadimovich Muzyka, chief engineer at LenOblAIZHK, the students learned about the technology and organization of construction and installation work, were introduced to the utility equipment and networks that will service the residential building, and also learned about the financing of such projects. The state is constructing residential buildings in the Leningrad Region under a five-year program and relocating residents from dilapidated and decrepit housing," noted Roman Motylev, head of the Construction Management Department at SPbGASU.

During the tour, students witnessed key stages of construction: roof installation, window and door installation, utility equipment installation, and external utility lines.

"The tour was useful and interesting: I learned more about the construction process and the work of the specialists. This was good experience for my future profession," said Stanislav Oborin, a construction student.

"This trip was a valuable experience for future engineers and construction workers: they learned about the implementation of a major social project and saw how modern technologies are applied in practice," emphasized Ekaterina Abolina, Director of the Student Entrepreneurship and Career Center.

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12 NSU student projects won the youth project competition on the application of synchrotron methods in materials science.

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The results of the joint competition “X -ray, synchrotron, neutron methods for solving the problems of materials science” were summed up. This competition was organized by the Novosibirsk State University and the Siberian Department as part of the implementation of the research program (project) “Scientific justification and creation of infrastructure based on the use of synchrotron radiation for the diagnosis of functional and gradient materials”. It was attended by 29 projects in several relevant scientific areas, in particular, new and adapted methods for diagnosing the structure of the phase composition of functional-gradic materials, as well as materials obtained by the method of electron-beam additive production using synchrotron radiation, including the time of the study of the evolution of structural-phase composition and monitoring high -speed impulse impact. Also, the submitted projects touched on the hardware and technical equipment of experimental stations on the existing synchrotron infrastructure (stage) for their further adaptation on the source of the generation 4+ (TsKP SKIF). Also in youth projects, the results of comprehensive studies of the structure and properties of structural materials, metals, alloys obtained by the method of electron-beam additive production using synchrotron radiation were presented. Some works were devoted to the development of software, new approaches and algorithms for processing experimental data obtained using synchrotron radiation.

Projects were evaluated on a ten-point scale. Leading specialists from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, research institutes, and the Siberian Ring Photon Source Center for Collective Use evaluated the competition entries and assigned scores. The competition committee was chaired by Academician Vasily Fomin, Deputy Chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Scientific Director of the S. A. Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Based on the number of points earned, 12 projects by 13 authors were selected. The top six winners received a one-time financial award of 180,000 rubles, while those finishing in 7th through 12th place received 120,000 rubles each.

The diplomas were presented to the competition winners at a meeting of the Presidium of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Presenting the diplomas to the winners, SB RAS Chairman Academician Valentin Parmon expressed his hope that their work would be put into practice and, on behalf of the entire Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, congratulated the young scientists on their victory. Academician Vasily Fomin explained that the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences won a major grant, which NSU is also participating in. He clarified that the project's terms of reference stipulate that NSU will regularly hold competitions for young scientists for three years. Vasily Fomin also emphasized the importance of the current competition, the theme of which was related to their involvement in future work at the SKIF Collective Use Center.

"The winning projects primarily focus on the development of various diagnostic methods using X-ray and synchrotron radiation, as well as some materials research using these methods. This competition was organized by the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Novosibirsk State University (NSU) primarily to support the training of personnel for the SKIF Center for Collective Use, which will be launched in the near future. Accordingly, we need specialists proficient in research methods for various objects and capable of proposing new tasks for SKIF," commented Sergei Tsybulya, Deputy Dean of the NSU Faculty of Physics and Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

The following projects received one-time financial support in the amount of 180,000 rubles:

"Development and validation of a methodology for in-situ X-ray diagnostics of the thermal stability of metal-ceramic composites with time resolution." Project author: Ilya Gertsel;

"Development of a diffraction technique for studying functionally graded materials based on nickel alloys." Project author: Alexander Gorkusha;

"Development of an optical scheme for the SKIF Center for Collective Use's "Monocrystal" station for in situ and operando X-ray structural analysis with high spatial and temporal resolution." Project author: Grigory Zhdankin;

"Calculations of key parameters of the generating structure and design of an IR radiation output channel for the IR-diagnostics station project of the SKIF synchrotron source." Project author: Nikita Tashkeev;

"Study of the shock-wave compressibility of polytetrafluoroethylene using synchrotron radiation." Project author: Artur Asylkaev;

"Development of a Methodology for Studying the Internal Structure and Destruction Mechanisms of a Filled Polymer Composite Using Synchrotron Radiation." Project authors: Stanislav Lukin and Anastasia Iskova.

The following projects received one-time support in the amount of 120,000 rubles:

"A digital twin of a confocal X-ray microscope." Project author: Artem Sklyarov;

"In situ diffraction study of the reduction process of a mixed MnCu oxide catalyst." Project author: Valeria Konovalova;

“Optical diagram of the station “RFA-Geology” of the SKIF Center for Collective Use.” The author of the project is Yuri Khomyakov;

"The Effect of Temperature Gradient on the Structural and Phase Composition of Inconel 939 during Selective Laser Melting." Project Author: Arseniy Kolpakov;

"Study of the parameters of inhomogeneities and their influence on the sensitivity of energetic materials using microtomography." Project author: Nikolai Khlebanovsky;

"Prototype of a digital twin of the adjustable front-end mask of the SKIF Center for Collective Use." Project author: Dmitry Shakirov.

The competition winners briefly described their projects:

Grigory Zhdankin:

My project is dedicated to the design and calculation of the second-stage optical station at the SKIF "Monocrystal" Center for Collective Use. As its author, I needed to understand which combination of optical elements is optimal for generating a synchrotron radiation beam of the required size and intensity. Its key objective is to study molecular crystals using X-ray diffraction analysis under high pressure and low temperature conditions. Such studies are important for identifying the relationship between the structure of the substance being studied and its properties. Understanding this process will enable the development of new and improved drugs, as different polymorphic modifications have different properties that are important for the pharmaceutical industry. Photocrystallographic experiments under high pressure and low temperature conditions are also important for the creation of molecular switches. Winning this competition will help me realize my project.

Dmitry Shakirov:

The novelty of our project to create a digital twin of the adjustable mask at the SKIF Center for Collective Use lies in the fact that the entire facility (SKIF), including its components, is unique equipment, and digital twins of such equipment do not currently exist. The digital twin of the adjustable mask will be part of a comprehensive digital twin of the entire SKIF Center for Collective Use, which is being developed at the Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics (ICM&MG) SB RAS. The digital twin will significantly reduce the cost of servicing the facility and enable personnel training without damaging the physical product. The digital twin will enable virtual experiments and determine the performance of the facility in various situations, including emergency situations. The primary objective of achieving our project's stated goal is the creation and training of a neural network, which will serve as the basis for the digital twin of the adjustable mask. We decided to use a neural network to enable the simulation of virtual experiments in real time.

Stanislav Lukin:

The project I presented involves preparing samples of a particulate-filled polymer composite and conducting preliminary studies of their mechanical properties, taking into account the interfacial layer at the interface between the matrix and filler particles. Based on the results of this study, a preliminary design for an experiment at the synchrotron radiation source will be developed for in-situ investigation of the failure mechanisms and internal structure changes in the prepared samples under uniaxial tension. Further implementation of the experiment at the synchrotron radiation source will allow us to characterize changes in the properties of particulate-filled polymer composites under mechanical loading, and, consequently, changes in the properties of parts made from these materials during their use.

Artur Asylkaev:

— As part of the SKIF Center for Collective Use project, Station 1-3 "Fast Processes" will be installed by the end of 2025 to study phenomena such as the propagation of shock or detonation waves in a medium. Therefore, it is important to develop a method using synchrotron radiation to study the shock-wave compressibility of inert materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Given the widespread use of inert materials (including in aircraft construction), it is essential to study their response to ultra-high pressures (which can be achieved using explosives). The practical significance of my work lies in determining the density dynamics of PTFE under high shock-wave loads, since synchrotron radiation, unlike traditional methods, allows us to determine the process dynamics.

Alexander Gorkusha:

My project is devoted to developing a diffraction technique for studying functionally graded materials based on nickel alloys. Its novelty lies in adapting a traditional X-ray analysis approach to specific objects—relief samples with uneven surfaces, where classical approaches often produce significant errors. The project's importance lies in creating a laboratory technique that will enable highly accurate determination of crystal lattice parameters and quantitative phase analysis, which is critical for the development and testing of new materials.

Ilya Gertsel:

Thermal stability is a fundamental property that determines the reliability and durability of materials in various industries. My method, using synchrotron radiation, allows for experiments that closely approximate the operating conditions of materials (temporally resolved thermal loading of materials). This allows us to determine the operating temperature range of real products before they are put into service. Currently, both the experimental methodology itself and the software for data processing are underdeveloped; these issues will be addressed in the future as part of the project.

I am very pleased to have won this competition, as it now provides the opportunity to develop the proposed methods using the unique SKIF facility.

Yuri Khomyakov:

— The title of my project is "Optical Design of the RFA-Geology Station at the SKIF Collective Use Center." The second-stage RFA-Geology station is currently the only planned station at the SKIF Collective Use Center with a high-field shifter (8 T) as an insertion device. It is expected to operate in the energy range of ~40-120 keV with SR beam transverse dimensions from ~10 μm to ~10 cm. The station will implement the following methods: energy-dispersive diffraction, microdiffraction, micro-XRF (including in a confocal configuration), and computed tomography.

The deep penetration of hard X-rays with photon energies of approximately 100 keV opens up broad prospects for geological research, including the study of natural materials, enabling non-destructive analysis of dense macroscopic samples (minerals, melts) containing significant concentrations of high-atomic-number elements. Such samples include, for example, mantle xenoliths (including diamond-bearing ones), as well as fragments of alkaline rock complexes associated with deposits of rare and rare-earth metals.

The combination of hard X-ray methods available at the RFA-Geology station will enable visualization of the internal structure of rock samples and the spatial distribution of mineral phases, identification of individual minerals, including new ones, and determination of the relative orientation of crystalline grains. Furthermore, the station will be used to study the structure and physical properties of mantle matter, determine fundamental constants and PVT equations of state for crystalline substances, liquids, and fluids, and study the kinetics of chemical reactions in situ at high pressures and temperatures.

The objective of this study is to develop a coordinated X-ray optical design for the RFA-Geologiya station for the use of SR in the hard band. The study will address the following objectives: substantiated selection and optimization of the insertion device; selection of the optical design; matching of the X-ray optics to the source; description of the station's hardware and technology; and X-ray optical calculations.

The research results will be incorporated into the conceptual design of the RFA-Geology station, which will serve as the basis for developing technical documentation and manufacturing unique scientific equipment.

Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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