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An NSU astronomer captured comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon.

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Mikhail Maslov, an engineer at the Vega Observatory at Novosibirsk State University, captured this image of Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon, which is currently only visible through amateur telescopes early in the morning. It will be one of the most striking astronomical events of the fall: its peak brightness will occur in late October and early November.

The comet was discovered relatively recently: on January 3, 2025, at the Mount Lemmon Observatory (USA), hence its name. It is a long-period comet: its orbital period is currently 1,369 years. Its perihelion (the comet's closest orbital distance to the Sun) is November 8, 2025, at a perihelion distance of 0.53 astronomical units.

"Brightness estimates for this comet have now been revised upward: in late October – early November, a brightness of approximately magnitude 4 is expected; previously, magnitude 6 was expected. This comet's brightening, ahead of the initial baseline forecast, was expected, as this is not the comet's first pass near the Sun, meaning, as astronomers say, it is not 'dynamically new.' In such comets, the most volatile substances from the surface of the nucleus have already largely evaporated during previous returns. Therefore, such comets, as they approach the Sun, exhibit a comparatively low brightness for their size (since the most volatile substances are relatively few in number). Then, closer to the Sun, when the more refractory components of the nucleus, such as water ice, begin to melt and evaporate, they increase their brightness quite sharply," explained Mikhail Maslov.

The comet was photographed around 4 a.m. on September 19, approximately 70 km from Novosibirsk, using a telescope with a focal length of 854 mm and an aperture of 2.8 f/2.0. The total shooting time was 31 minutes. The weather conditions were favorable: despite the presence of clouds, they nevertheless passed by and did not obscure the comet.

Another comet that will be observable from Russia this fall is C/2025 K1 ATLAS. This comet's brightness has also been revised upwards; in October-November, it is expected to reach magnitude 7 or 8 (previously, it was predicted to reach magnitude 9 or 10). It will be visible in amateur telescopes.

"The discovery of another bright autumn comet, C/2025 R2 SWAN, was recently officially announced. It's currently near its peak brightness—magnitude 7—but it's not yet visible at our latitudes. It will become visible around October 5-10, and by the end of the month and into November, it will be at a good altitude, although its brightness is waning," said Mikhail Maslov.

NSU astronomers advise astrophotographers to prepare in advance for the exciting autumn events.

"As they approach the Sun, comets' tails typically become more extended, and this tail may split into ionic (bluish-green gas) and dust (yellowish-white) components. Astrophotographers will have the opportunity to capture these beautiful hues of comet tails with their cameras," added Alfiya Nesterenko, head of the Vega Observatory at NSU.

Photo: Mikhail Maslov, engineer at the Vega Observatory at NSU

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NSU scientists have discovered new effects of liquid boiling in zero-gravity conditions on the ISS for the first time.

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Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding fundamental boiling processes Faculty of Physics of Novosibirsk State University and the S.S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, working as part of one of the research teams of the large-scale international project RUBI (Reference mUltiscale Boiling Investigation). For the first time, they observed the growth of an individual bubble during liquid boiling in zero-gravity conditions on the ISS, described it, and created numerical models of its growth. In doing so, the researchers made significant advances in understanding fundamental boiling processes. Two articles presenting a detailed analysis of these unique experiments have been published in leading international journals: first article, second articleThis research was supported by the Russian Science Foundation under grants No. 21-79-10357 and 19-19-00695.

This large-scale international project was implemented aboard the ISS by an international scientific team under the auspices of the European Space Agency. To study individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate, the Reference Multiscale Boiling Investigation (RUBI) facility was built and delivered to the ISS. Conducting this experiment on Earth was impossible because gravity on our planet masks key physical mechanisms—bubbles quickly break away and are carried away by the Archimedes force, and natural convection significantly influences temperature distribution in liquids. Thanks to zero gravity, the ISS became an ideal "laboratory," allowing the bubbles to remain on the heater and grow to sizes unusual for terrestrial conditions. It provides a particularly suitable environment for studying individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate and the mechanisms involved. This was the first such experiment with a single vapor bubble on an artificial vapor center under carefully controlled conditions on the ISS, where the bubble grows to large sizes without detachment and in the absence of natural convection.

The boiling process is used in many industrial applications for matter and energy conversion devices. We can also observe it in nature—for example, in geothermal geysers or during volcanic eruptions. While a vast amount of scientific research has been conducted on boiling, scientists have focused on integral boiling parameters, which are crucial for engineering problems. The growth of an individual bubble can also be considered an elementary boiling process, so for a detailed study of boiling mechanisms, it is advisable to focus specifically on individual bubbles. This has never been done before in zero gravity due to the complexity of the process itself. The difficulty lies in the fact that the physics of boiling depends on many factors, and despite numerous long-term studies, a complete understanding of all multi-scale phenomena remains. Experiments in zero gravity conditions can shed light on these phenomena. In zero gravity, bubbles can grow in size without premature detachment. Thus, boiling phenomena can be observed on larger spatial and temporal scales with better resolution. At the same time, boiling in zero-gravity conditions is itself a subject of research that is important for space missions, explained Fyodor Ronshin, a senior lecturer at the NSU Physics Department.

Conditions close to weightlessness can also be achieved on Earth using short-term zero-gravity platforms. Initially, scientists used ground-based structures such as drop towers, then parabolic flights, and sounding rockets. However, these capabilities were clearly insufficient for studying bubble formation during liquid boiling, as zero-gravity conditions were created only for a few seconds or minutes. In this case, longer periods of time were required, achievable only on the International Space Station (ISS). It is here, thanks to the stable conditions of zero-gravity, that long-term experiments can be conducted. Zero-gravity provides a particularly suitable environment for studying individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate and the mechanisms involved.

"The specially designed RUBI setup was delivered to the ISS six years ago. The experiment continued until 2021, when it was returned to Earth. During this time, scientists from five international research teams were able to observe its progress from Earth, monitor instrument readings, and access data online. The results were discussed and analyzed weekly. The setup was a sealed cell. The working fluid was FC-72, a dielectric fluid used to cool electronics. It was housed inside the cell. The bubble growth dynamics were visualized using a high-speed black-and-white camera on the side and a high-speed infrared camera underneath. The setup was also equipped with a fluid circulation loop that generated the flow. It was possible to set the fluid temperature, pressure, heat flux on the heater, and the time between heater activation and the laser pulse that initiates bubble formation. All of this was necessary to cover the entire range of parameters for constructing models of the observed processes," explained Fyodor Ronshin.

A short (20 millisecond) laser pulse was used to form a single vapor bubble on an artificial nucleation site. The bubble then grows under the influence of Joule heating. This process occurs inside the cell. The setup was also equipped with microthermocouples, which could be placed at various locations within the chamber to determine the temperature distribution within the liquid. It was also possible to study the effect of shear flow, which could be used to remove bubbles. Furthermore, the chamber contained an electrode that generated an electric field, which could cause the bubble to detach from the substrate (analogous to Archimedes' force on Earth).

Our research currently focuses on the results of a single-bubble growth experiment, with particular attention to the effect of liquid subcooling (the difference between the saturation temperature and the liquid temperature). This allows us to better understand the dynamics of single vapor bubble growth in zero-gravity conditions, with particular attention to the role of dissolved (non-condensable) gases. The experimental results are confirmed by numerical simulations based on the developed model. Some observed phenomena, such as the absence of bubble collapse and the subsequent resumption of bubble growth, proved difficult to explain without the assumption of the presence of non-condensable gases, despite careful degassing of the working fluid. The model was appropriately modified to test this picture of the phenomenon, which included Marangoni thermocapillary convection induced by dissolved gases in the liquid. "We found that in our case, the presence of even a small amount of dissolved gases (~1%) after thorough degassing has a positive effect on heat transfer because the superheated liquid is distributed along the bubble, moving away from the heater toward the top of the bubble, and the bubble doesn't condense, but continues to evaporate and grow faster. This allows for more efficient heat transfer," explained Fyodor Ronshin.

As a result of experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station using the RUBI facility in conjunction with advanced numerical modeling, scientists modified the numerical model to account for noncondensable gases and thermocapillary effects, which was in good agreement with experimental observations. Accounting for these factors eliminated discrepancies between subcooling conditions. The researchers also concluded that the presence of noncondensable gases within a bubble significantly affects its survival and growth dynamics, ensuring bubble survival even under conditions of relatively high subcooling that would otherwise collapse pure vapor bubbles. They noted that thermocapillary convection, driven by temperature gradients along the bubble surface caused by the presence of noncondensable gases, enhances heat and mass transfer near the interface. This phenomenon promotes intensified evaporation at the base of the bubble and reduces the intensity of condensation at its apex, facilitating its stable growth.

"Under terrestrial conditions, the influence of dissolved gases in a liquid can be suppressed by natural convection. In zero gravity, this does not occur, and their manifestation generally has a positive effect on bubble growth. We have discovered that by varying the concentration of dissolved gases in a liquid, we can influence the processes of bubble formation and growth. Using this data, we will be able to predict bubble growth in liquids with any concentration of dissolved gases, including in space," concluded Fyodor Ronshin.

Studying bubble growth in zero-gravity conditions without external forces is only part of the research, which is now complete. However, the RUBI experiment was not limited to this. Now, scientists will explore it under more complex conditions—for example, under the influence of an electric field, using the bubble removal method, and under varying electric field intensities. According to Fyodor Ronshin, the data received from the ISS will be sufficient for at least another five years of work. The results obtained will have both fundamental significance for the physics of heat and mass transfer and boiling, as well as practical applications—they will enable the development of more efficient cooling systems for spacecraft and orbital stations, where boiling is a promising method for removing high heat fluxes in zero-gravity conditions.

Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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Olympic champions and students from dozens of Russian universities gathered at the State University of Management for the "Challenge Accepted!" forum.

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On September 20, the State University of Management hosted a large-scale youth forum, "Challenge Accepted!", which included patriotic, cultural, and sporting events.

At the opening ceremony, participants were greeted by Almaz Akhaev, Head of the Patriotic Education Department of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work at the State University of Management:

"Today, our university is home to ambitious young people who are eager to prove themselves and contribute to the development of sports and the country as a whole. I'm confident you'll succeed."

Next, Roman Sultanov, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at Synergy University, took the floor and read a welcoming address from Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation:

"Love for the Motherland and active citizenship are what should unite young people. And sports and physical education, as President Vladimir Putin notes, are among the most important factors in fostering patriotism. The forum's program will allow participants to compete in sports competitions and interact with famous athletes and heroes of the SVO. I am confident that young people will learn many new things and have a wonderful experience."

After completing their speeches, the university representatives jointly pressed the red button, launching the "Challenge Accepted!" forum.

Accomplished champions, whose names are familiar to everyone, came out to motivate and support the participants of the upcoming competition: three-time Olympic synchronized swimming champion Alexandra Patskevich, WBO International champion and one of Russia's strongest light heavyweights, Umar Salamov, World Youth Boxing Championship champion Khusein Baysangurov, Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Alexander Krasnykh, Rio Olympic participant Daria Mullakaeva, and European relay champion Andrei Zhilkin.

Darya Mullakaeva not only gave a speech but also led an Olympic warm-up for everyone, which was joined by dozens of students.

The grand opening ceremony was concluded by MATANYA, winner of the TV project "Star", semi-finalist of the show "The Voice", and participant of the project "Songs on TNT", who performed songs in the style of dark folk cabaret and pop folk.

After the concert, the forum's main program began, which included several major events.

First, the now-traditional "Start" Student Sports Festival, which Synergy University, the Ministry of Education and Science, and the State University of Management have been holding since 2023. Athletes competed in nine sports, including laser tag, just dance, and an obstacle course, which this year was inflatable and aroused great interest among all those present.

Another focus of the program was the presentation of projects in the "Rosmolodezh.Grants" competition, which offered the opportunity to receive up to 1 million rubles to implement an initiative in one of 13 categories. Participants pitched projects in the areas of sports, inclusive education, preserving family values and historical truth, holding cultural events, and more.

In addition, everyone was able to attend an extensive business and patriotic program, which included:

The final round of the All-Russian Student Internship Exchange Competition aimed at engaging students in patriotic activities; the strategic game "Trajectory of Consent" from the "I Am Proud" Association of Student Patriotic Clubs; a roundtable discussion on student sports clubs in Moscow; a parachute workshop from DOSAAF; making camouflage nets and trench candles for the front; and educational lectures on "Ecology Begins with You. An Ecosystem of Opportunities for Youth," "Endless World," "Trends in Sports," and more.

Between the forum's exciting events, the participants could relax in partner activity areas and play board games, practice assembling and disassembling a machine gun, or test their aim at the laser shooting range.

In the evening, a gala awards ceremony for the winners and runners-up of the sporting competitions took place, as well as a concert by festival headliner Anet Sai, the author and performer of her own songs, including such hits as "If Your Tears Were Water," "Photograph with Your Eyes," and "With the Wind."

Our university was represented on stage by fourth-year IEF student Denis Andrianov and third-year IGUIP student Elena Leonova, who won the best place in badminton, as well as by Maxim Ushkarev (second-year IEF student) and Sofia Yumasheva (first-year IIS student), who took second place in table tennis.

Technical results of the III Youth Forum "Challenge Accepted!" and the Student Sports Festival "Start", with the grant support of the Movement of the First

Badminton 1st place: State University of Management 2nd place: Russian State Humanitarian University 3rd place: Russian State Humanitarian University

Table Tennis 1st place: Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys 2nd place: State University of Management 3rd place: Moscow State University of Civil Engineering

Jazz Dance1st place: Ivan Korablev2nd place: Nikita Piryazev3rd place: Olga Kirilova

Laser tag 1st place: Moscow State University of Technology and Management 2nd place: Russian University of Economics 3rd place: Moscow Agricultural Academy

Basketball combined 1st place: Synergy University 2nd place: Moscow State Law Academy 3rd place: Moscow State Institute of International Relations MVP – Semyon Khristinenko (Synergy)

Tug of War 1st place: Russian State University of Social Technologies 2nd place: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia 3rd place: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

Volleyball 1st place: Bauman Moscow State Technical University 2nd place: Synergy University 3rd place: Russian State University of Tourism and Service MVP — Artemy Shishkin (RSUTS, 3rd place)

Obstacle Course 1st place: Synergy University 2nd place: Russian State University of Social Technologies 3rd place: Synergy University

Darts 1st place: Moscow State University of Civil Engineering 2nd place: Russian State University of Social Technologies 3rd place: Synergy University

Based on the overall standings, Synergy University retained the Start Festival Super Cup this year.

Congratulations to the winners, runners-up, and forum participants on their excellent results and memorable experiences! See you next year!

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GUU and GGNTU agreed on new educational programs in the field of industrial automation

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On September 18, 2025, a working meeting was held between a delegation from the State University of Management and representatives of the M.D. Millionshchikov Grozny State Petroleum Technological University.

The event was attended by Vice-Rector Maria Karelina, Head of the Modern Educational Laboratory for the Aircraft, Shipbuilding, and Innovative Transport Industries (part of the automated development of control programs and the study of the basics of working with a CNC system for machine tools of various technological groups), Dmitry Nikitin, and researchers from the CNC Laboratory, Roman Prodan, Oleg Telnov, and Maxim Pletnev.

The main goal of the meeting was to expand educational cooperation between universities in the field of continuing professional education and the work of the modern educational Laboratory of the Scientific and Practical Univ.

The key focus of the discussion was the training of specialists in industrial automation and CNC systems for the aircraft, shipbuilding, and innovative transport industries. Particular attention was paid to the development of new continuing professional education programs for engineering and teaching staff.

Following a fruitful discussion, the parties reached important agreements on conducting intensive educational courses and lectures for GGNTU students on modern automation systems. The launch of these joint educational programs is scheduled for October 2025.

The meeting marked a significant step in the implementation of the federal project "Development of the most important science-intensive technologies and advanced training and retraining of qualified personnel in the field of transport mobility" of the national project "Industrial support of transport mobility."

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Polytechnic students won the All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad "Legend"

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Students from the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU won the 6th All-Russian Culinary and Service Olympiad "Legend" named after V.B. Belyaev, which took place in Perm. This is one of Russia's largest events for professional chefs, cooks, and connoisseurs of culinary art.

Over 200 participants competed for the title of best culinary specialists. These included juniors, waiters, and chefs from St. Petersburg, Perm, Kaliningrad, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl, Yekaterinburg, Penza, Rostov-on-Don, Kostroma, and other regions of Russia.

The SPbPU Institute of Food and Beverage was represented by a team of third- and fourth-year students. The competition was preceded by extensive preparation, including developing and preparing a signature two-course set menu (appetizer and main course) on the theme of "Modern Russian Cuisine of Our Region," as well as setting a themed table in keeping with the concept of haute cuisine and serving guests. Our students successfully completed the theoretical and practical sections in all competencies and represented the Polytechnic University with distinction, demonstrating high skill and team spirit.

First place in the Junior category — Alexander Kulgin, assistant Egor Ivanov First place in the Waiter category — Arina Ivshina First place in the Team category — Fuad Khudaverdiev (chef of a catering agency in St. Petersburg), Alexander Kulgin (assistant), Arina Ivshina (waiter)

The jury included recognized experts in culinary arts and service.

Arkady Ponomarev – Chief Judge, President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Oleg Ponomarev – Restaurateur, Vice President of the Association of Chefs and Restaurateurs of the Sverdlovsk Region; Valeria Novikova – Regional Judge of the Federal Association of Restaurants and Restaurants, Co-owner of a tea company.

Such brilliant results became possible thanks to the mentors and teachers of the Institute of Social Sciences and Politics – Anna Selifontova and Yulia Matveeva.

"The trip to the Olympics gave me new professional experience and a wealth of positive emotions. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who helped and supported us; it's incredibly important and valuable," Egor Ivanov shared his impressions. "I'd especially like to thank Sasha Kulgin, who completely developed the dish set for the Olympics. It was a great experience working with him on the dishes and competing; without him, this trip simply wouldn't have happened. A huge thank you to our coach and mentor, Anna Sergeevna Selifontova. And a special congratulations to Arina Ivshina, who, despite all the difficulties and obstacles, won the Waiter category."

"This is my first professional competition in the restaurant and service industry. Of course, there were some nerves and worries. Preparations began long before the competition began, as everything had to be perfect, from the tablecloth to my appearance," said Arina Ivshina. "I'm incredibly grateful to my mentor, Yulia Aniktorievna Matveeva, and to my friends and family for their round-the-clock support and moral support! Without them, I wouldn't have won. I'd also like to thank the competition organizers. With so many nominations and participants, everything was top-notch. There were no delays or hitches. I was thrilled with this trip! We not only took home first place, but also had a wonderful experience."

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Polytechnic University at an exhibition in Tashkent: Russian education for the future of Uzbekistan

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University presented its educational programs at the international educational exhibition "Russian Education. Tashkent 2025." Forty-four leading Russian universities from 22 regions of the country participated.

The event, organized by the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office with the support of the Russian Embassy in Uzbekistan, became the largest platform for presenting Russian higher education in Central Asia. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Uzbekistan Alexey Erkhov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov, and Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office Irina Staroselskaya spoke at the opening ceremony.

Pavel Shevtsov emphasized that humanitarian cooperation, including higher education, remains a key element of strategic cooperation between the two countries. Training qualified specialists for Uzbekistan's economy is a priority on the joint agenda.

Irina Staroselskaya urged applicants and their parents to take a responsible approach to choosing a career and emphasized the need to focus on current labor market needs and prospects for personal growth.

Alexey Erkhov noted: "Last year, the exhibition was visited by approximately four thousand people, and today we see this positive trend continuing. Starting in 2024, the number of quotas for Uzbek citizens has been increased to 810."

The SPbPU delegation was represented by Tatyana Sytnikova, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, and Georgy Vasilyanov, research fellow at the Industrial Systems for Streaming Data Processing Laboratory of the SPbPU NTI Center. Tatyana Sytnikova held a number of working meetings and spoke atpress briefing at the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center.

An important aspect of the exhibition was introducing prospective students to study opportunities under Russian Government quotas, which cover preparatory, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. Visitors to the SPbPU stand received individual consultations on program areas, admission requirements, and employment prospects.

The exhibition featured a "Parents' Meeting in a New Format" and a series of master classes from representatives of Russian universities, which enabled direct dialogue between educational institutions and potential applicants.

Georgy Vasilyanov, a leading expert on the topic of "Mission: Ground Drone," was particularly interesting for exhibition participants. He demonstrated a compact, wheeled, autonomous robot with piloting capabilities. Applicants and students also played a mini-board game called "Build a Drone," equipping the device with various sensors and devices. The master class enjoyed record attendance and generated keen interest among both students and representatives of educational institutions in Uzbekistan.

"About 200 students from Uzbekistan study at the Polytechnic University annually, and we are ready to expand this cooperation," noted Tatyana Sytnikova. "We offer joint educational programs with leading universities in Uzbekistan, including the Tashkent State Technical University and the Fergana Polytechnic Institute."

Selection and competitive events for international applicants wishing to study at the Polytechnic University under a quota from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education (under a quota) in the next academic year will begin soon. Up-to-date information on these dates is available atPolytechnic's English-language Telegram channel.

The first qualifying round of the International Olympiad started on September 1st. Open Doors: Russian Scholarship ProjectThe winners will have the opportunity to enroll in the Polytechnic University's undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs without entrance examinations in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Road Construction Prospects: Industry Representatives Visit Polytechnic University

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A delegation from the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," the Russian University of Transport, and the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT" visited Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. During the visit, a series of working meetings were held to discuss prospects for cooperation and the implementation of a joint roadmap.

The delegation included Sergey Goshovets, Head of the Department of Scientific and Technical Research, Information Technology, and Economic Support of the Federal Road Agency "Rosavtodor," Nikolay Bystrov, President of the Association of Producers and Consumers of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures "R.O.S.ASPHALT," a lecturer at the Academy of Road Management of the Russian University of Transport (RUT), and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of RUT (MIIT). Representing St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the meeting was attended by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Scientific Research.

During the visit, the delegation met with SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. The meeting discussed developing cooperation between universities and road transport organizations, as well as activities to implement the 2025–2027 roadmap. Particular attention was paid to advancing research and the development of national standards and regulatory documentation for improving the durability and safety of highways, developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles, and training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers.

The delegation also held a working meeting with Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs. Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering, and Tatyana Markanich, Vice-Rector of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT), attended the meeting. The participants discussed joint educational activities in training engineering and technical personnel and road industry managers. Particular attention was paid to the development and implementation of network programs for higher and continuing professional education.

A working meeting was also held at the base Civil Engineering InstituteParticipants highlighted key areas of cooperation, including joint research and development with ROSDORNII to improve the durability and safety of highways. Special attention was paid to the development of national standards and regulatory documentation in this area, in collaboration with ROSDORNII, NII TSK, and Technical Committee TC 418. They also discussed prospects for developing infrastructure for driverless vehicles. During the visit, the delegation toured the infrastructure and laboratories of the Civil Engineering Institute, which specialize in road construction research. The guests were particularly interested in projects related to the development of noise barriers, as well as innovative technologies aimed at improving the durability and safety of highways.

To implement the roadmap's activities, a Research and Educational Center for Roadway Modeling will be opened at SPbPU within the Institute of Civil Engineering. Albert Bashkarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, has been appointed as the center's scientific director, and Yuri Lazarev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, will be its director. The Research and Educational Center will be established to conduct fundamental and applied research in the design, survey, and calculation of roadway structures; the assessment and construction technologies of highways, bridges, tunnels, and airfields; materials testing; and the development of regulatory documents. The Center will implement educational programs by combining the efforts of SPbPU's higher education institutions and laboratories to organize interdisciplinary workshops and research involving undergraduate and graduate students. The Center's activities will be aimed at developing knowledge-intensive technologies in accordance with the priority areas of the SPbPU Development Program, the strategy for the technological development of the Russian economy, and decrees of the President of the Russian Federation in science and technology.

University research should play a major role in shaping technical policy in any industry. A true polytechnic university offers a wide range of opportunities, because the road industry, in particular, is a polytechnical industry that encompasses a vast array of modern scientific and technical disciplines. In this regard, the road industry's collaboration with Peter the Great Polytechnic University is undoubtedly a new opportunity for the university to contribute its knowledge, skills, and achievements to the industry, and for the industry to gain additional intellectual resources to address its accumulated challenges, commented Nikolai Bystrov, Chairman of TC 418 "Road Management" and President of the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association.

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Rosneft IT Marathon: Polytechnics Win Additive Technologies Cup

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One hundred and twenty students from 41 universities and 17 Russian cities registered for the Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup. Eight participants, including two Polytechnic students, advanced to the qualifying round. The cup final took place at the TNF Industrial and Energy Forum.

The Polytechnic University team was represented by students Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Ekaterina Beschatnova and Alexander Prokhorov, who performed brilliantly at the competition.

These competitions help young students learn new things, exchange knowledge, and work with modern equipment, noted Alexander Prokhorov, for whom participation in the competition was an important step in his professional development.

The participants manufactured a centrifugal pump impeller used in oil production and refineries. The main objective was to complete the entire component creation process. The students scanned the submitted impeller sample, created a digital model, and 3D-printed a plastic impeller based on it. The resulting products underwent bench testing. The jury assessed the components for strength, precision, and compliance with specifications.

At the competition, we witnessed the full cycle of creating a complex pump component—from 3D scanning to manufacturing and testing. Each participant performed a variety of operations, including digital model development and 3D printing. The final result was determined by the precision of all stages of the work. The young people demonstrated excellent performance in solving the assigned tasks and demonstrated their engineering potential. I wish them continued professional development in this field," commented Ivan Kuzin, Deputy General Director of RN-BashNIPIneft.

The Polytechnic students successfully completed the task, presenting a complete solution to the jury. They also tested their product and demonstrated their in-depth knowledge in an engineering quiz. Working with a modern Russian scanner, they gained unique experience in the field of domestic development.

First place went to third-year student of the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology Ekaterina Beschatnova, who received 250,000 rubles for her victory.

"These competitions were a great opportunity to showcase our skills. We completed the full pump impeller development cycle and successfully completed the 3D modeling tasks," shared Ekaterina Beschatnova.

The Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering Cup was hosted by RN-BashNIPIneft with the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz and RN-Technologies (part of Rosneft). The competition was held under the auspices of the large-scale IT Marathon, which the company has been holding for the seventh year in a row.

The 2025 Rosneft IT Marathon will feature four diverse competitions designed for a wide audience. By the end of the year, the company will host an Academic Tournament, a Student Computer Vision Hackathon, and a Geonavigation League. Registration is available on the websiteThe winners and runners-up of all IT Marathon competitions will meet in December at the gala finale in Moscow.

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"Hot Hearts" is looking for new heroes

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Source: Official website of the State –

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The Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia and the Foundation for Social and Cultural Initiatives announce the launch of the All-Russian public-state initiative with international participation, "Hot Heart."

The main goal of the Initiative is to express gratitude to children and young people under 23 years of age who have demonstrated compassion and an active life position, selflessly coming to the aid of others or overcoming difficult life situations.

The Initiative's Organizing Committee is accepting nominations for the "Warm Heart" badge and symbol. Nominations can be submitted online on the Initiative's official website. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2025.

The organizers are preparing an annual honorary book, "Ardent Heart," which will feature the stories of all the laureates. In March 2026, an electronic version of the honorary book will be published on the Foundation's official website.

The awards ceremony and honoring the laureates is planned for April 2026 in Moscow.

If you know of any cases in which students from the State University of Management demonstrated compassion and courage, helping someone in a difficult situation, please submit a nomination for the "Warm Heart" award for this humble hero. As an example, we can recall the rescue of a drowning student by SUMU professor Maxim Chirkov.

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NSU students and faculty successfully participated in the 24th International Conference on Cryptography SIBECRYPT

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Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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The G. P. Agibalov International Conference "Computer Security and Cryptography" was successfully held from September 8 to 13 in Irkutsk at the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

More than 100 specialists and students from Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Taganrog, Rostov-on-Don, Veliky Novgorod, Innopolis, Irkutsk, and other cities took part in the conference.

Faculty and students presented panel presentations on computer security, the mathematical foundations of computer science, and applied discrete mathematics. Participants also spent a wonderful evening by the fire on the banks of the Angara River, collaborated on a warm creative evening, and enjoyed an unforgettable excursion to Lake Baikal, including a visit to the Taltsy Museum-Reserve.

"I'd especially like to highlight the lecture by A.M. Koreneva, S.P. Panasenko, and G.V. Firsov (Moscow), 'Post-quantum symmetric cryptography based on block ciphers: existing solutions and current research directions.' It was extremely relevant and very memorable for all the listeners, especially our team from Novosibirsk, as we conduct research in this area," said Natalia Tokareva, chair of the SIBECRYPT organizing committee and associate professor at NSU.

Twelve faculty and students from NSU participated in the conference, presenting plenary and sectional papers on cryptographic protocols and cryptographic Boolean functions. The high level of work performed by the Novosibirsk group deserves special mention.

SIBECRYPT is one of the leading conferences on cryptography and computer security in Russia, held annually in various cities across Siberia. Its goal is to discuss fundamental mathematical problems of cryptography and information security in computer systems and networks, and to exchange scientific results on the development of theoretical foundations and the creation of hardware and software for computer security.

This year the conference was held in Irkutsk with the support ofInternational Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok, Tomsk State University, and the Sofia Kovalevskaya North-West Center for Mathematical Research. Organizers and partners also included the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Cryptography, Communications, and Informatics of the FSB Academy, the Academy of Cryptography of the Russian Federation, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Special Technology Center LLC.

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