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On December 10, 2025, Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, participated in an expanded meeting of the State Council of the Russian Federation Commission on "Human Resources," held ahead of this year's final State Council meeting on this topic. Representatives of federal and regional governments, Russian regions, businesses, and the expert community discussed personnel training for the Russian economy.

The meeting was attended by Vladislav Shapsha, Chairman of the State Council's "Personnel" Committee and Governor of the Kaluga Region, a graduate of the State University of Management; Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office; Alexey Dyumin, Aide to the President and Secretary of the State Council; Deputy Prime Ministers Tatyana Golikova and Dmitry Chernyshenko; Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education; Anton Kotyakov, Minister of Labor and Social Protection; Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Health; Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media; Maksut Shadayev, President and Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank of Russia; Herman Gref, representatives of federal government agencies, development institutions, state corporations, business associations, and regional leaders.

"Critically important issues were discussed today at an expanded meeting of the State Council's Human Resources Committee. A wide range of economic sectors are facing a shortage of specialists, and this problem will only worsen in the coming years. Demand is growing faster than job seekers are entering the market. The training system is failing to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of employers. The goals of achieving technological leadership, as set by the president, and mastering the new technologies that are emerging in our lives require significant human potential," emphasized Alexey Dyumin.

The speaker noted that the commission has gathered all proposals from regions, government agencies, and experts on addressing the personnel shortage. It is important to identify best practices already in place, new approaches, and management mechanisms, and present them for the head of state's consideration at the State Council meeting.

Proposals for the draft list of presidential instructions to improve the Russian economy's personnel training system were discussed at nine thematic tables during a strategic session. Vladimir Stroyev participated in a discussion dedicated to the development of Russia's national qualifications system.

"Today's economy requires specific specialists with a specific set of skills. For over a century, the State University of Management has been training professionals for all sectors of the economy and understands the importance of matching the knowledge acquired at the university with the challenges that will be addressed in the future. Therefore, from their first year, our students, through project-based learning, develop practical skills using real-life cases from partner companies. The university-company connection is more important than ever in today's reality, and our task is not only to develop it but also to improve the very system of mechanisms for developing the necessary qualifications," noted Vladimir Vitalyevich.

During the open dialogue, participants discussed all proposals in detail and refined the wording of the initiatives. All significant comments will be taken into account, after which the revised materials will be included in the draft list of the President's instructions for the upcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for the end of the year.

The best practices and proposals selected at the meeting will be further refined and included in the draft list of Presidential instructions for the upcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for the end of the year.

As a reminder, Vladimir Stroyev is a member of the Russian State Council's Human Resources Committee and regularly attends its meetings. We previously reported on the issues discussed at the January, February, and June 2025 meetings.

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A meeting of the Supervisory Board was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, chaired by Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of the Kurchatov Institute Research Center.

The meeting agenda included: a report by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy on the university's performance in 2021–2025; a report on the implementation of the university's development program for 2025–2026; a conclusion on the university's financial and economic plan for 2025, the planning period of 2026 and 2027, taking into account amendments; and a recommendation to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for a candidate for the position of SPbPU Rector.

The meeting was attended by members of the Supervisory Board: President of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" M. V. Kovalchuk, Academic Secretary of SPbPU D. A. Karpov, Deputy Head of the Department of Regional Corporate Business – Senior Vice President of VTB Bank Yu. A. Levchenko, Scientific Director of the Institute of Regional Economy Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. V. Okrepilov, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences V. Ya. Panchenko, Head of the HR Directorate of SPbPU M. V. Pakhomova, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU A. A. Popovich, Deputy Head of the Interregional Territorial Administration of the Federal Agency for State Property Management in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region V. V. Gulyaevskaya.

Meeting participants were shown a film highlighting Polytechnic University's achievements in training next-level engineers to ensure the country's technological leadership, as well as scientific and engineering developments in recent years, and key events and activities related to developing partnerships with industrial partners and expanding international ties. In particular, significant progress in cooperation with Cuba, African, and Asian countries was noted, and emphasis was placed on the successful implementation of the development program for Polytechnic-supervised Slavic universities in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

As part of its strategy and development program for 2030 and 2036, SPbPU focuses on three priority areas: systems digital engineering, new materials and production technologies, artificial intelligence, and the transformation of engineering education.

The university's multifaceted activities include the achievements of its creative teams and the successes of its athletes. Andrei Rudskoy particularly noted the Polytechnic students' volunteer work and their active civic engagement, particularly their support for veterans of the Soviet Military District and their families.

At the request of his colleagues, Andrei Ivanovich provided details of the large-scale project being implemented at the behest of the Russian President: the construction of the Technopolis "Advanced Digital and Manufacturing Technologies at SPbPU."

Answering questions from Supervisory Board members, Andrey Rudskoy touched on the transition to a new national higher education system, the challenges of targeted training, and emphasized the importance of training teachers specifically for higher engineering universities. The Polytechnic University is currently discussing the idea of developing such a continuing professional education program. The rector also discussed the goals and objectives of the university's human resources policy and shared plans to establish a research and production association within the university to accelerate the implementation of breakthrough advanced manufacturing technologies in industry.

The Supervisory Board members noted the Polytechnic University's sustainable development, its adaptability and proactivity, and its rapid, sometimes proactive, response to challenges while maintaining core academic principles. Noting that this is largely due to the university's leader, the Supervisory Board members decided to recommend A. I. Rudskoy as the Rector of SPbPU to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

Andrei Ivanovich thanked his colleagues for their support and valuable recommendations for the university's further development.

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Young scientists from the State University of Management were presented with awards at the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education's awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian Space Dictation.

Alexander Vedekhin, Deputy Director of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Administrator of the federal project "Personnel for Space," and Anton Alekseev, Head of the Project Office for the "Personnel for Space" federal project, personally congratulated the experts.

"Space is the most ambitious field, and it requires the best minds. That's why we're focusing on students as part of the federal project 'Personnel for Space.' Your interest and desire to develop your competencies today are the key to Russia's technological breakthrough tomorrow. Participate to be among those who will shape our space program," noted Alexander Vedekhin.

The overall winners of the dictation were Nikita Akinshin and Vladimir Kutkov, specialists from the SUM Engineering Project Management Center, members of the Student Design Bureau, and graduate students in the 2.9.9 "Logistics Transport Systems" program. They were awarded the legendary "Navigator Gagarin" watches, created in honor of the first human spaceflight, as well as branded themed gifts.

As a reminder, this year the Center for Space Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Radioelectronic Technologies was established at the State University of Management. One of its areas of work is integrating the State University of Management into the "Personnel for Space" program.

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Students majoring in management and engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have teamed up with a qualified client, Power Machines, to create comprehensive final qualifying theses. The work has the special status of "Project as a Final Qualifying Qualifying Thesis" and is being completed by students from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. The creation of new formats for employer participation in the updated model of higher engineering education is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030."

The main objective of the "Project as a Final Qualification Work Project" is to improve the operations of an industrial enterprise by optimizing technological and logistical processes. The project is being implemented by a team of students with both engineering and economic and managerial competencies. The team consists of six people from four areas of study: two students from the Higher School of Physics and Materials Engineering at IMMiT (Materials Science and Metallurgy), two students from the Higher School of Industrial Management at IPMEiT (Management), and two students from the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEiT (Trade).

Academic supervision on behalf of the Polytechnic University is provided by faculty from the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology and the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMMET). Student consulting on behalf of the qualified client is provided by employees of Power Machines.

Students focus on the comprehensive analysis and optimization of the company's production processes. Their primary focus is on exploring the potential use of current inventory for tooling production, as well as mathematical modeling of blank production processes from various alloys. Concurrently, work is underway to create a material interchangeability matrix and develop methods for more efficient use of slow-moving inventory.

By completing a comprehensive final qualifying work, students from various fields of study will, in addition to solving their core problems, be able to improve communication between engineering and management staff. This will allow them to more quickly adapt to the company upon employment and better understand the tasks and terminology of various departments, says Zoya Simakova, the project's lead investigator and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management.

The goal of this comprehensive thesis is to improve the company's operational efficiency by addressing two key objectives. First, a plan will be developed for integrating slowly used inventory into production—either by using it in new projects or by modifying its technological properties. Second, the thesis will determine the economic feasibility and propose specific steps for establishing in-house production of some tooling equipment at Power Machines.

"Adding metallurgical and process analysis to the final qualifying thesis will not only allow for the economic justification of proposed management decisions but also the development of specific engineering solutions for materials processing and tooling production. This will enhance the practical value of the thesis and its applicability to JSC Power Machines," comments Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at IMMiT.

It's worth noting that this project has significant practical and methodological implications: over the course of three years, students completed comprehensive final theses commissioned by Power Machines, with the Graduate School of Industrial Management serving as the responsible executor on behalf of the university. In 2023, students from the Graduate School of Industrial Management, the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics, and the Graduate School of Service and Trade completed final theses as part of the project "Harmonization of Production Needs with the Provision of Components and Materials." by order of the Electrosila plantIn 2024, the "interschool" student project focused on transforming the purchasing activities of an industrial enterprise to reduce slow-moving inventory. for the Leningrad Metal Plant, and last year, students successfully defended a project for LMZ on solving real production and management problems.

The comprehensive final qualifying project, completed by students majoring in management and engineering, is of strategic importance for our city in the context of technological independence, economic sustainability, and social development. The proposed project aims to address challenges related to the development and implementation of new material properties through additional technological processing of slow-moving inventory, the selection and economic justification of alternative materials for tooling, reducing dependence on foreign technologies when analyzing the feasibility of tooling insourcing, optimizing warehouse processes, and developing human resources for solving multidisciplinary problems, says Anna Chernikova, project manager and IPMEIT Deputy Director for Academic and Methodological Work.

An important aspect of the project is the presentation of the final result of the comprehensive final qualifying work at a meeting of the Unified State Examination Committee chaired by the management of Power Machines. The members of the SEC are representatives of the qualified client and faculty from the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics and the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy. The defense will take place in June 2026 at the Leningrad Metal Plant.

For JSC Power Machines, integrating education and production is a strategic priority, and participating in the integrated final qualifying work in the "Project as a Final Qualification Thesis" format allows us to identify talented students before they begin their professional careers and assess their competencies in a real-world production environment. We highly value the Polytechnic University's systematic approach: teamwork among students from various fields of study, support from academic supervisors, and a focus on results that are meaningful to the company. Such initiatives are a significant contribution to technological independence and sustainable industrial development," commented Evgeniya Khmel, Director of General Supplier Development at JSC Power Machines, on the significance of the joint project.

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On December 10, 1901, the first ceremony of awarding the Nobel Prizes, international awards established by the will of the Swedish inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, took place in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway.

For the good of man

Nobel wrote his will in 1895, a year before his death. In it, he expressed his wish that his fortune serve as a reward to those who had brought the greatest benefit to humanity. According to the document, the income from the capital was to be distributed annually by a specially established fund in five equal parts for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and diligence in the cause of peace.

Implementing the will required several years of legal, diplomatic, and organizational efforts. It was only in 1900 that the Nobel Foundation was officially established and the institutions responsible for selecting the laureates were appointed: the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and the Norwegian parliamentary Nobel Committee. It is worth noting that the Prize in Economic Sciences was established at the initiative of the Bank of Sweden in 1968 and has been awarded since 1969. The first awards ceremony took place on December 10, 1901—the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. This date has remained the same since then.

From the very beginning, a clear geography and protocol was established:

The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, in the presence of the King of Norway and members of the royal family, by the Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The best winners in physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine, literature, and economics are personally honored by the King of Sweden in Stockholm. That same evening, the Nobel Banquet takes place in Stockholm—a gala event attended by the King and Queen of Sweden, members of the royal family, laureates, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliament, leading scientists, and public figures. This tradition has been maintained for over 120 years.

With faith in the best

Among the first laureates in 1901 were: physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen for the discovery of X-rays, chemist Jacobus van't Hoff for discoveries in chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure, physician Emil von Behring for his work on serum therapy, especially against diphtheria, writer Sully-Prudhomme in recognition of his poetic works, which display a lofty idealism, and peacemakers Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy for the founding of the Red Cross and the creation of the League of Peace.

Since then, Nobel Prizes have been awarded to dozens of the greatest minds and activists of the 20th and 21st centuries: Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, Ivan Pavlov and Ilya Mechnikov, Pyotr Kapitsa and Lev Landau, Henryk Sienkiewicz and Ivan Bunin, Boris Pasternak and Joseph Brodsky, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and many others.

The Nobel Prize remains more than just an award, but a symbol of service to humanity—to science, peace, justice, and culture. And with each passing year, it acquires new meaning, remaining true to the legacy of the man who, having created dynamite to help miners and construction workers, was horrified by its military use and bequeathed to humanity the dream of world peace.

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At the finals of the All-Russian "Russian Student Spring" festival, held in Kazan, third-year IPMEiT student Ekaterina Pautova took first place in the "Beatbox" vocal category. She represented Polytechnic University in the 26-member St. Petersburg delegation this year.

This is Ekaterina's debut appearance in the finals of the "Student Spring" competition, but she has considerable creative experience under her belt. She is a Russian beatbox champion and performs under the stage name K-PAU. In 2024, her talent was recognized at her home university, in the 17th season of the "Star of Polytechnic" competition. She took third place and received the Audience Award. Ekaterina has been beatboxing for nine years and even teaches it herself.

The Polytechnic University student's performance was one of the most striking and talked-about at the competition. She presented her own interpretation of The White Stripes' world-famous hit "Seven Nation Army," combining virtuoso beatboxing with melodic vocals. This creative fusion not only showcased her technical mastery but also created a truly musical, emotional composition that captivated the judges and audience.

"I thoroughly enjoyed participating. Thank you to our wonderful team for the supportive and inspiring atmosphere. It was especially exciting to perform in two different capacities: as a solo artist and as part of the regional program "Rock Fairytale," revealing a new, unexpected side of St. Petersburg," she shared.

Ekaterina Pautova's victory was part of a triumph for the entire St. Petersburg delegation. In 2025, the city team won the prestigious "Breakthrough of the Year" award for the first time, taking home more than half of all possible awards from the total number of submitted applications. This result eloquently testifies to the exceptional level of creative preparation and the diversity of talent among St. Petersburg's students.

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Dmitry Fedorov, head of educational projects at Positive Technologies (Positive Education), gave a lecture at the Polytechnic University. The topic was "Cybersecurity Specialist in Modern Conditions."

Dmitry Yuryevich spoke to students of the Higher School of Cybersecurity and the Higher School of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, who are studying in top-level educational programs, about the profession of "cybersecurity specialist," the specifics of such a specialist's thinking, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in solving applied problems in cybersecurity.

Guest lectures expand the standard academic program, providing students with the opportunity to gain unique practical experience and insight from industry experts, helping them better understand the real prospects of their future careers. Interacting with practicing experts can inspire new ideas and encourage further exploration of the topic, emphasized Vasily Krundyshev, head of the educational program.

During the final session, first-year students had the opportunity to personally ask the speaker their questions and receive advice on getting started in their careers. Those who asked the best questions received gifts.

We fully support the Ministry of Digital Development's initiatives, which force the higher education system to step out of its "comfort zone" and begin training cybersecurity specialists not only in accordance with formal standards (regulations, sample curricula), but also those truly in demand in the labor market. Positive Technologies has extensive practical experience in information security and IT, and we are ready to openly share this with aspiring specialists," noted Dmitry Fedorov, head of educational projects at Positive Technologies (Positive Education).

Also, the heads of the educational programs V. M. Krundyshev (10.03.01_06 "Computer Systems Security (Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Cybersecurity)"), A. A. Lukashin (02.03.01_03 "Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technologies") and V. A. Mulyukha (02.03.03_02 "Data Mining Technologies") discussed with D. Yu. Fedorov the issues of expanding cooperation between FSAEI VO "SPbPU" and JSC "Positive Technologies", including the opening of an R&D center, providing access to training simulators, organizing internships and practical training for students at production and research sites, as well as attracting leading specialists from the company in the field as mentors, tutors and experts.

The lecture is part of a project to train top specialists in artificial intelligence, implemented at the initiative of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation as part of the federal projects "Artificial Intelligence" and "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State."

Detailed information about the Polytechnic University's training of top specialists in artificial intelligence available at the link.

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A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, led by Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, paid a working visit to its Chinese partner universities. The delegation also included Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, and Ekaterina Burova and Tatyana Mokeeva, Associate Professors at the Higher School of Economics and Management. The visit combined historical remembrance with strategic discussions on the future of Russian-Chinese academic partnership.

To understand the full symbolism of the visit, one must return to the late 1930s. Following the onset of full-scale Japanese aggression in 1937, China found itself in a critical situation. Its coastal regions were captured or blockaded by enemy naval forces, cutting off its main supply routes. The only artery linking China to the outside world was the overland "Northwest Corridor." Its final destination was Lanzhou in Gansu Province. Beginning in October 1937, an unprecedented operation to ferry Soviet military equipment began along this arduous route from Alma-Ata to Lanzhou. China received I-15 and I-16 fighters, SB bombers, tanks, artillery, fuel, and medical supplies.

But equipment without people is nothing. Following the aircraft, Soviet volunteer pilots set out for China. Formed in strict secrecy, the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Air Groups engaged in fierce battles with the Japanese air force, which dominated the skies. Their primary mission was to protect Lanzhou itself—the heart of the "air bridge"—from aerial destruction.

It was a war of attrition. The Japanese launched massive air raids, attempting to cripple the logistics hub. Soviet pilots, flying worn-out aircraft in challenging mountainous conditions and without any knowledge of the language, held back the onslaught. They not only defended the skies but also trained their Chinese colleagues. More than 200 Soviet pilots died in battles over Lanzhou and on the dangerous ferry route. Many of them are buried in the memorial cemetery in the Zilin district. Their heroism defined for decades to come the Chinese people's attitude toward Russia as a brother nation that came to their aid in their darkest hour.

It was at this memorial, erected in the 1950s and a symbol of unbreakable friendship, that the SPbPU delegation laid a wreath and fresh flowers. Representing the Chinese partners, the ceremony was attended by Li Qiong, Director of the Institute of International Programs, and Cai Leiyue, Deputy Director.

"We stand here not only as representatives of the university, but also as heirs to that great generation," said Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology. "They defended the future. And our mission is to create the future. The trust built by their heroism today forms the foundation for our professional dialogue with our Chinese colleagues. We must live up to this memory by infusing Russian-Chinese cooperation with breakthrough projects in education and science."

"The historical truth is that our countries have endured trials together," VIES Director Dmitry Rodionov echoed his colleague. "And today, when discussing joint educational programs or research, we continue to build that same 'bridge'—only now a bridge of knowledge, technology, and human connections. This is the best tribute to the memory of the fallen."

The delegation visited two key partner universities, which occupy leading positions in their regions:

Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics (LUFE) is a leading university in economics and finance in Northwest China; Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics (IMUFE) is the main financial and economic university in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Polytechnic University's collaboration with its Chinese partners in financial education began in 2020. Since then, two successful joint programs have been implemented:

Joint international bachelor's degree program in Finance with LUFE (first cohort in 2021, 89 students enrolled); Joint international bachelor's degree program in International Finance (since 2022, joint program with LUFE and IMUFE, 63 students enrolled).

At the same time, the number of applicants is growing, despite the general trend of declining interest in some international programs.

A key event was a meeting with the new LUFE Vice President, Professor Huang Hengzhong. The parties praised the long-standing fruitful cooperation not only in education but also in research. In October 2025, Professor Huang Hengzhong participated in the opening ceremony of the SPbPU IDE 2025 international conference, organized by VIES.

The main outcome of the negotiations was the agreement to develop a detailed roadmap for cooperation for 2026-2030. The document will include both educational initiatives (expanding existing programs, launching new ones) and scientific projects.

"The partnership with Chinese universities creates a favorable environment for developing long-term research projects focused on fundamental, educational, and applied problems. Our strategic cooperation creates expanded conditions for implementing major inter-university initiatives, developing customized educational pathways, and strengthening the scientific and pedagogical school of engineering economics through joint technology programs. The format we are developing facilitates the creation of integrated digital solutions and strengthens the participants' positions in international cooperation," noted Vladimir Shchepinin.

During negotiations with IMUFE management, an agreement was reached to form joint research teams focused on research into current issues in financial economics and sustainable development principles. This collaboration includes holding regular international roundtables and a series of educational and scientific events.

Russian-Chinese university partnerships are creating a knowledge transfer architecture, where joint research laboratories and interdisciplinary programs enhance academic exchange. "The synergy between our academic schools leads to a broader range of competencies and accelerates technological innovation through the integration of approaches from two high-tech academic cultures focused on the long-term development of engineering, economics, and research," noted Dmitry Rodionov.

Following the mission, memorandums of understanding were developed with both universities. Implementation of the new agreements will begin in the first half of 2026. The SPbPU delegation not only held a series of successful meetings, but also embarked on a symbolic journey from a shared heroic past to a shared strategic future, cementing the university's role as an important link in Russian-Chinese relations.

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