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On March 16, the State University of Management will host Blood Donor Day, which will kick off the SUMM Health Week.

Anyone over 18 years of age can come to the GUU Dance Floor and donate blood to help those in need.

Pre-registration is required to participate.

We've prepared a guide for you on how to properly prepare for donating blood to ensure your donation is as beneficial as possible.

We are waiting for everyone on March 16 from 9:30 to 13:00 on the dance floor of the Central Control and Information Center.

Let us remind you that the traditional voluntary blood collection campaign of the State University of Management has been held regularly at our university since 2013.

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On March 12, 2026, Dmitry Rogozin, member of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, Senator of the Russian Federation, and head of the Bars-Sarmat Special Purpose Center (volunteer, unmanned systems), visited the State University of Management.

The guest met with Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, and Vice-Rectors Dmitry Bryukhanov, Maria Karelina, and Pavel Pavlovsky to discuss potential areas of cooperation and joint projects.

"We regularly visit new territories. In 2025, we delivered humanitarian aid three times, met with the leadership of local universities, and held events with the VSKS. Our scientists assist individual combat units with technical documentation, new developments, and so on. We assist several universities with their education, offering distance learning courses at some, and we also collaborate in the scientific field. Now is the time when we need to help our people, wherever they are," Vladimir Stroyev emphasized.

"The university's commitment to helping SVO participants both during and after their service is deeply respectful. I see common ground between the Bars-Sarmat Center for Specialized Research and the State University of Management in the development of unmanned technologies and robotics, the implementation of digital solutions for monitoring infrastructure and territories, and continuing education and employment for SVO participants," noted Dmitry Rogozin.

The parties agreed to create a working group to develop specific joint projects.

The senator then addressed the students of the State University of Management, discussing his work experience, his involvement in the SVO, and the unique volunteer unit he currently leads, "Bars-Sarmat," which focuses on remote warfare—the use of air, land, sea, and river drones, electronic warfare systems, and optical-electronic reconnaissance.

"We are at the forefront of scientific and technological development and specialize in combat testing of new technological developments. About 20% of our personnel are women. Although I don't think it's entirely right to have women in war, they were highly motivated, and we gave them the opportunity to prove themselves and take revenge on the enemy. They have become unique fighters, of whom we are proud," Dmitry Rogozin concluded his speech to the students.

Following this, the students were shown a film about service in modern unmanned forces—two episodes about the Bars-Sarmat Center for Special Operations, produced by the Az'efilm film company. The guest, accompanied by representatives of the GUU rector's office, went on a campus tour, which included visits to the media center, the RUMTS, the Engineering Project Management Center, the RosGeoTech Unmanned Aircraft Systems Laboratory, the Digital Technologies in Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, and the Moscow branch of the VSKS. The member of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security was particularly interested in the engineering developments of GUU scientists, which he praised and invited them to return the visit to the Bars-Sarmat Center.

In addition, the rector's office of the State University of Management announced the opening of the Information Center for Unmanned Systems Troops and Assistance to the Air Defense Forces.

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On March 12, 1918, Moscow was restored to its status as the capital of Russia. Prior to this, for just over two centuries, St. Petersburg had been considered the country's main city.

Moscow is the capital of Rus'

Moscow first officially received the status of the main city of the Russian state at the end of the 15th century, after the Moscow princes completed the unification of the Russian lands around their principality.

A key role in this was played by Prince Ivan Kalita, who received the right to collect tribute from the Horde on Russian lands and directed these funds towards strengthening the Moscow Principality.

Thanks to its advantageous geographical position, the presence of trade routes, and the active policies of the Moscow princes, by the end of the 15th century, Grand Duke Ivan III was able to finally unite Rus' around Moscow, making it the center of a centralized Russian state.

Moving the capital to St. Petersburg

During the reign of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was built on the shores of the Baltic Sea, and the Tsar moved his capital there in the early 18th century. This city was closer to Europe and made a better impression on foreigners. Peter also needed a capital on the seashore "so that guests from other countries could come to the Tsar by sea, rather than having to travel the dangerous route to Moscow."

The city earned the nickname "Northern Venice": wide avenues, river and canal embankments, majestic palaces and buildings created the image of a European metropolis, symbolizing Russia's openness to the world.

Saint Petersburg remained the main city of the empire until the beginning of the 20th century, witnessing the most important historical events: the reforms of Catherine the Great, the Patriotic War of 1812, and the revolutionary upheavals of the early 20th century.

Moscow is the capital of the Soviet state

After the October Revolution of 1917, the political situation in the country deteriorated sharply: the young Soviet Republic faced the threat of foreign intervention and civil war.

In a climate of instability, Petrograd (as St. Petersburg became known in 1914) became vulnerable to possible attacks from the west and north. To ensure the safety of the highest authorities and strengthen the country's governance, the decision was made to return the capital to Moscow.

The government relocation took place in the spring of 1918. On March 12, the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR officially declared Moscow the capital of the new Soviet state. This move allowed for the centralization of government bodies closer to the center of the country, increased the stability of power, and facilitated control over the territory of the young republic.

The best city on Earth

Moscow today ranks among the world's leading megacities, consistently ranking high in international rankings thanks to its active infrastructure development, digitalization, comfortable urban environment, and quality of life. The city is frequently recognized for its achievements in transportation, culture, and business.

Moscow is the site of dozens of songs known to everyone, and is a constant venue for film shoots, star performances, and grand shows.

UN experts have recognized Moscow as the best metropolis in terms of quality of life, and we cannot disagree.

"This city is the best city on Earth

It looks like it was drawn on the wall with chalk.

River boulevards and bridges are drawn

Multicolored freckles white bows"

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The 12th Eurasian Student Olympiad in Forecasting and Analytical Economics concluded in Minsk. The team from the Graduate School of Public Administration of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU represented the university with distinction and won a prize in the special category "Systemic Market Vision."

The university was represented at the event by third-year students majoring in Public and Municipal Administration: Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Ekaterina Firsanova, and Yulia Solona. Grigory Kulkaev, assistant professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration, prepared the team.

The Olympiad finals included several stages. Participants solved practical cases on forecasting the socioeconomic development of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries and applied risk management tools to evaluate forecasts and develop strategic decisions. The second stage was devoted to defending research projects. The Polytechnic University team presented their work, "Forecast Scenarios for the Development of Foreign and Domestic Trade in EAEU Countries through 2027." The presentation sparked a lively discussion with the jury. Following their defense, the students won a special award.

One of the team members, Yulia Solona, shared her impressions: "It was an interesting experience testing my knowledge of statistics at an international level. I thank the university for the opportunity to participate in the Olympiad."

Olga Nadezhda, Acting Director of the Graduate School of Public Administration, congratulated the students and their mentor on their successful performance: "I sincerely congratulate our talented students and their mentor on their well-deserved victory! Winning a prize in the "Systemic Vision of the Market" category is proof that HSPA trains specialists who are capable of strategic thinking, working with big data, and seeing the holistic picture of economic processes. I wish our students continued success!"

At the Olympiad, Polytechnic University students established professional contacts with teams from other leading universities, including the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, and the Russian-Armenian University.

During the finals, a roundtable discussion on "Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Process" was held for academic supervisors. Grigory Kulkaev, Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration, presented a paper on the use of artificial intelligence as an assistive tool in modern education.

"I'm proud of our students. Winning the "Systemic Market Vision" category is recognition of their ability to think big and outside the box. Not only did the students brilliantly tackle complex forecasting cases, but they also represented our university with distinction in academic discussions, establishing connections with colleagues from leading universities across the country. It's gratifying that the topic of using artificial intelligence in education, which I presented at the roundtable, sparked keen interest among the professional community," emphasized team mentor Grigory Kulkaev.

Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, also noted the team's success: "Our students' victory is a brilliant achievement, confirming their high level of preparation. It's especially valuable that they competed well against teams from leading Russian universities, demonstrating a systematic approach to forecasting and analytics. I am confident that the experience gained and new professional contacts they have made will be an important step in their scientific and career trajectories."

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The second stage of the scholarship competition for student works within the educational project "Materium Education" of the Russian Association of Polymer Energy-Efficient Technologies (RAPET) took place at the Institute of Civil Engineering of SPbPU.

In the first stage of the competition, participants completed the "Modern Polymer Materials in Construction" course and received personalized certificates. The second stage—a BIM design competition—involved team and individual student participation in three categories: "Design of a Single-Family Residential Building," "Design of a Multi-Apartment Residential Building," and "Design of a Public Building." The third stage involved a student record competition, which will determine the finalists based on a combination of successful course completion, project assignment completion, and high academic performance. The top ten participants will receive a stipend for six months.

The jury for the second stage of the competition included: RAPET Chairperson Natalia Pavlenko, Head of the Technical Department of PENOPLEX SPb Yasmin Begich, RAPET Marketing Director Inessa Isaeva, RAPET Technical Specialist Antonina Melnikova, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU Marina Petrochenko, and Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction at ISI Liliya Talipova.

Participants submitted projects utilizing polymer construction materials and technologies, including thermal insulation, waterproofing, profiled drainage membranes, and others. Following the project presentations, an expert committee determined the winners and runners-up in each category. In the "Design of a Private Residential Building" category, the "Building the Future" team, consisting of Oleg Smolkin, Anna Bogdanova, and Nikita Zavertkin, took first place. Alexey Golubev placed second, and Yegor Moiseyev and Nikita Shichenko placed third.

In the "Multi-Apartment Residential Building Design" category, Daniil Dmitriev and Ivan Uglov took first place. Second place went to the "Kirpich" team, consisting of Ilya Paleev, Elizaveta Arbuzova, and Svetlana Sapozhnikova. Andrey Golubev took third place.

In the "Public Building Design" category, first place went to Semyon Ivanov, and second place to Alexander Kudryavtsev.

Participating in the competition allows students to acquire new knowledge, competencies, and practical skills. The experience gained will contribute to their professional development and future projects, says Yasmin Begić.

Polymer materials are rapidly being introduced into the construction industry, finding ever-wider application in modern technologies. Therefore, teaching students design solutions using polymer materials is an important task for instructors. The scholarship competition provides an opportunity to address this issue in practice, as students not only gain up-to-date knowledge of the properties and applications of materials but also acquire skills in using them in developing design documentation, noted Marina Petrochenko.

The winners and runners-up were awarded modern smartphones, tablets, and certificates—the total prize fund for the competition was one million rubles.

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The Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held an Open Day, both in person and online. At the event, applicants and their parents learned about the institute's educational programs, curriculum features, and employment prospects, and interacted with faculty, students, and alumni. Special attention was paid to the 2026 admissions process, a presentation of preparatory courses, and the format of the entrance examinations.

Guests were drawn to the ISI's interactive program, which included an exhibition of student work from the Design and Architectural Environmental Design, Construction, and Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures programs, a construction equipment competition, a Life Safety VR lab, a first aid workshop, and a raffle for the most active participants. A tour of the institute's classrooms and laboratories was also organized.

The event was opened by ISI Director Marina Petrochenko. Then, ISI Admissions Secretary Alexander Doronin briefed guests on the 2026 admissions requirements, and students and graduates presented their programs and areas of study.

Applicants learned about the "Construction" and "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" programs from Lyudmila Morshchakova, a 2025 graduate of the Specialist program, Anna Kravtsova and Tatyana Reminnaya, fourth-year undergraduate students, and Anastasia Malykh, second-year master's student. Anna Yakimova, a graduate of the Institute of Social Sciences, presented the "Technosphere Safety" program. Fourth-year undergraduate student Irina Polyakova introduced the "Architectural Environment Design" program. Fourth-year undergraduate students Tatyana Yushchina and Svetlana Zakharova presented the "Design" program.

Admissions Secretary Alexander Doronin spoke about the preparatory courses for applicants to undergraduate, specialist, and master's degree programs. Acting Chair of PROF.ISI and Admissions Officer for the "Construction" and "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" programs, Maria Tavrueva, provided guests with detailed information about student life.

Additionally, event guests visited the institute's laboratories, including the "Innovative Road Construction Materials" and "Additive Technologies and 3D Printing" training labs, the "Polytech MetaCampus," and the "Design Lab." Interactive demonstrations allowed participants to gain hands-on experience with modern technologies used in the educational process.

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