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The Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU hosted a vibrant and delicious cultural and gastronomic event dedicated to St. Petersburg cuisine of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Under the guidance of teachers and industrial training instructors from the Institute, students prepared and elegantly presented authentic dishes from that era, combining historical recipes with modern culinary techniques.

Guests were able to try:

Olivier salad according to the Silver Age recipe is a legendary salad created by the French chef Lucien Olivier in the Moscow restaurant "Hermitage". According to one version, the chef, offended by the way Russian visitors roughly mixed his exquisite dish "game mayonnaise", significantly simplified the recipe, giving birth to the very salad we know today; aspic according to the recipe of Ignatius Radetsky (author of the famous "Almanac of Gastronomers" of the 19th century). In 19th-century Russia, aspic was often considered a "servant's dish" – it was made from leftovers from the master's table, and sometimes looked quite unappetizing; Guryev porridge – a favorite dessert of Emperor Alexander III, which was even included in the coronation menu of 1883; small aristocratic "trifles" – profiteroles and bouches (originally miniature appetizers and desserts for high society balls, literally "one bite"); custard and eclairs, the creation of which is attributed to the famous French pastry chef Antoine Careme (the word "eclair" means "lightning" in translation – for the speed with which they were eaten).

The students prepared not only delicious and beautiful dishes but also a cultural program: theatrical skits, dances, and songs that immersed guests in the era of St. Petersburg balls and taverns. They paid special attention to the history of the Testov Tavern in St. Petersburg—one of the most famous establishments of the 19th century, often visited by Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, brother of Alexander III.

The guests were welcomed by the project curator, a teacher at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences Tatyana Tsvetkova"St. Petersburg cuisine reflects Peter the Great's fascination with the West, the admiration of Empresses Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II for France, and the powerful patriotic surge that followed 1812. It was then that the dishes of our chefs became a unique cultural symbol, and Europe realized that Russia had its own gastronomic identity."

Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Director of the Institute of Professional Education Roman Baibikov thanked Tatyana Yuryevna for her idea of reviving the traditions of St. Petersburg cuisine. They praised the quality of the students' professional training and the excellent organization of the event.

"It's important that the 'St. Petersburg Cuisine' project continues, and that the younger generation is participating. I believe that in the future, you will remain in the industry and open restaurants that serve such dishes," said Viktor Shabalin, director of the St. Petersburg Chefs' Association.

"I've been studying St. Petersburg cuisine for decades, and I'm amazed by the depth, breadth, and precision with which the students prepared today's dishes. Without immersion in culinary culture, such results would not have been possible. This example should be used to train new specialists, teaching them the presentation that the students demonstrated today," said Margarita Kutkina, Professor Emeritus of SPbPU.

Alexander Ganin, Head of the Department for Relations with Compatriots Abroad at the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, presented letters of gratitude to students Yegor Ivanov and Anna Beresneva for their participation in the international culinary competition.

"The Polytechnic Institute of Secondary Vocational Education has amazing students studying under its faculty. Just hearing about the cooking process made me feel like a refined gourmet… We're thrilled that our students are already not only participating in, but also winning, such significant competitions as the St. Petersburg Governor's Cup," emphasized Alexander Ganin.

The event concluded with a standing ovation and warm words of praise for the young chefs and organizers. Such events not only preserve and transmit St. Petersburg's culinary heritage but also teach students to take pride in their profession, maintain cultural continuity, and develop their skills.

"I thank all the students and their mentors for organizing the event. I'm glad that colleagues from Polytechnic institutes and other educational institutions are coming to us and discovering that ISPO has its own unique charm. Keep up the good work, guys! Receive recognition, develop your profession, win competitions, and, most importantly, preserve the history of St. Petersburg cuisine, the history of our identity!" concluded Dmitry Tikhonov.

The event was also reported on the website. government of St. Petersburg and in the newspaper Petersburg Diary.

Photo: Alexander Gluz, "Petersburg Diary"

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The St. Petersburg International Educational Forum is one of the leading events in Russian education, setting the tone for the professional agenda. This year, it runs from March 30 to April 3, bringing together nearly 40,000 professionals, including participants from around the world. The forum's program covers eight relevant areas and takes place at leading educational institutions in St. Petersburg, including the Polytechnic University.

More than 350 events are planned for the 2026 St. Petersburg International Forum, which can be attended both in person and online. This year, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will participate in 21 events on the forum's business program.

The main event, held on March 30 at the Technopolis Polytech Research Building, was "PROFIUM"—an educational event for directors, deputies for educational and training work, teachers, and anyone interested in improving the quality of career guidance and enhancing the competitiveness of graduates.

Andrey Protasov, Head of the Kalininsky District Education Department, spoke at the plenary session of the event: "The forum's business platform in the Kalininsky District will address key areas of state education policy, with a primary focus, of course, on training and retaining qualified personnel to ensure the economic and technological sovereignty of our state. It's no secret that training and availability of personnel for educational institutions is currently the most pressing issue facing the education system, not only in our city but throughout the country."

The event included master classes and training sessions on various aspects of career guidance for administrative and teaching teams.

A significant event held at the Polytechnic University was the roundtable discussion "Physics Experiments in Engineering Classrooms." Participants discussed the organization of project-based activities in school physics classrooms and presented thematic reports.

Polytechnic University representatives—Associate Professor of the Physics Department Natalia Leonova and Director of the Applicant Services Center Artem Egupov—shared their practical experience in hosting events, from specialized physics workshops to large-scale events such as engineering olympiads.

Polytechnic also participated in other sections of the forum, held in schools and educational centers in the Kalininsky, Vyborgsky, Kolpino, Krasnogvardeisky, Petrogradsky, Kirovsky, Krasnoselsky, and Vasileostrovsky districts of St. Petersburg.

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On March 31, the State University of Management held the opening ceremony of the patriotic festival "Family History. Immortal Memory," marking the beginning of the project's new season.

Pavel Pavlovsky, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, spoke about how the idea for the festival came about and shared his family history.

"For my family, the history of the Great Patriotic War has always been personal: my grandmother fought in the war and survived, sharing her memories; my grandfather died in May 1945. But for today's schoolchildren, most of whom no longer have living relatives who fought in the war to tell their stories, history ceases to be personal and remains confined to the pages of books. Similarly, our generation is no longer as moved by the War of 1812—there's no emotional connection or personal connection. It's precisely this connection that our competition aims to foster," concluded Pavel Vladimirovich.

He also noted that this year, dedicated to the unity of the peoples of Russia, a new competition section has been added, related to interethnic harmony during the war.

Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education and Chair of the festival's organizing committee, addressed the audience via videoconference. She emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of ancestors, "after all, there isn't a single family in our country that wasn't touched by the Great Patriotic War."

Nikita Zinkov, head of the "I'm Proud" Association of Student Patriotic Clubs, noted that so many projects are being carried out jointly with the State University of Management (SUM) that the university has already become a second home for the association's members:

"Our country is strong in its traditions, unique history, the preservation of the memory of past events, and literature. And our competition embodies all three of these qualities. I am confident that, together with our partner, the State University of Management, we will make this competition a tradition, giving students from all regions the opportunity to showcase their talent."

Gayane Harutyunyan, Secretary General of the Eurasian Economic Union's Public Chamber, delivered an emotional speech.

"The festival helps preserve the memory of our ancestors' victory and pass it on from generation to generation, which is very important. Even the SVO is a consequence of us beginning to forget what our grandfathers and great-grandfathers did for us. I want everything to end with our victory today and never happen again, so that the younger generation can live in peace and harmony. Let's preserve the peace our great-grandfathers gave us," Gayane Harutyunyan urged.

Other distinguished guests of the evening also addressed the audience with welcoming remarks, including representatives of non-profit organizations, veterans, the South-Eastern Administrative District, and the Russian Knowledge Society.

Students from the Pre-University School of the State University of Management presented several creative performances, and Dmitry Dunayev, director of the cultural and patriotic project "Eternal Power," performed war songs. To one of these, the Immortal Regiment marched on stage with portraits of WWII veterans. An exhibition of the best works by previous festival participants was also held in the hall.

At the conclusion of the event, Anna Akopyan, a member of the jury and a member of the State University of Management, reminded the audience that applications for the competition are accepted until May 24 in the categories "Best Literary Work" and "Best Video," and the awards ceremony will take place on the day of the First Victory Day Parade, June 24. Requirements for submissions and official news can be found in the festival's VKontakte and Telegram communities.

The "Family History. Immortal Memory" festival is initiated and organized by the State University of Management. Co-organizers include the Ministry of Education and Science and the "I Am Proud" Association of Student Patriotic Clubs. The project is supported by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) and Rosmolodezh.Grants.

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A delegation from the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University visited the headquarters of Gazprom Invest LLC. The meeting focused on exchanging experience in organizing the construction of industrial and civil facilities, as well as ensuring industrial safety using innovative technologies.

The delegation from the Civil Engineering Institute included Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering; Andrey Andreyev, Director of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety; Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Additional Professional Programs at the Institute of Civil Engineering; Maxim Terekh, Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work; Asiyat Eliseeva, Deputy Director for Academic Process Organization and Student Affairs; Evgeniya Zavodnova, Deputy Director for Operations; Anton Byzov and Evgeny Kolesnikov, Associate Professors at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety; and Alexander Doronin, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Technical and Sphere Safety.

During the visit, representatives of the Civil Engineering Institute visited the Project Management Center of Gazprom Invest LLC. Maxim Goryachev, Head of the Center, presented the department's main activities to the guests. He demonstrated the use of information modeling technologies using a digital model of an industrial facility under construction. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of innovative industrial safety solutions, the components of a unified digital platform, and the capabilities of construction analytics.

Ilya Zaytsev, Head of the Occupational Health, Industrial, and Fire Safety Department at Gazprom Invest, spoke to the guests about modern software systems designed to minimize industrial risks. Participants were introduced to the monitoring system and the Industrial Safety module, which utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to automatically detect safety violations based on video recordings. RFID technology received special attention. Sensors integrated into hard hats automatically alert construction equipment operators of approaching personnel, significantly reducing the risk of injury on site. ISI representatives also visited the Gazprom Invest training center, where they learned about practical first aid training.

The final stage of the event was a working meeting, at which the parties agreed to develop cooperation in the field of industrial safety.

"Collaboration with leading industry companies is a priority for the Civil Engineering Institute. Integrating cutting-edge digital solutions and industrial safety practices into the educational process will be an important tool for improving the quality of training highly qualified engineering personnel prepared to work with innovative technologies," noted Marina Petrochenko.

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The Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering Scientific and Educational Center has launched a course titled "Fundamentals of Decarbonization in the Oil and Gas Industry." It was developed by faculty from the Polytechnic University under the guidance of Alexander Ilyinsky, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Technology. This project by the HSPM research team won the "Course for Success" educational product competition. the results of which were summed up at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum 2025.

The course is designed for economics students planning to pursue careers in the oil and gas industry. It consists of 72 academic hours and is included in the semester's curriculum. The first to begin the course were 30 master's students.

"Today, it's strategically essential not only to train managers for the oil and gas industry but also to instill in them an awareness of responsibility in the context of the new global management concept and industry legislation requirements. In other words, it's essential to comprehensively and systematically address the issues under study from all angles, which is what we've accomplished in the course 'Fundamentals of Decarbonization in the Oil and Gas Industry.' It's also important to note that the authors developed the materials specifically for the functionality of the Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering educational platform," emphasized Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

The course includes lectures, textbooks, graphic diagrams, and illustrations. Students complete the course individually at their own pace. Instructors can track each student's progress and view assessment results. Students can subsequently use the course materials to prepare their own research and scientific papers.

"Thanks to the digital educational platform, we are able to offer students an engaging, structured course covering the theoretical foundations, technologies, and methods of decarbonization. Our goal is to develop a systemic understanding of the processes and mechanisms and to develop practical skills for developing relevant projects. The relevance of the program is driven by the importance of the oil and gas sector for the Russian economy," says course developer and HSE Professor Alexander Ilyinsky.

The Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering educational platform, developed on behalf of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, integrates curricula across all areas of regional gas sales and distribution companies. It also allows for the inclusion of educational products from external companies. For example, the "Course for Success" competition featured original projects from university faculty and researchers, as well as students and schoolchildren. This confirmed the platform's versatility and adaptability to various tasks and audiences.

Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Engineering is a specialized service company supporting core IT activities in the regions where Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Group subsidiaries operate. The company's specialists develop and support specialized software, provide IT infrastructure outsourcing services, perform maintenance and repair of telemetry systems, and conduct gas metering audits.

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