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On February 25, a delegation from the State University of Management visited Vladimir State University. The delegation included Vice-Rector Pavel Pavlovsky, Head of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work Kristina Kabaeva, Head of the Department of External and Internal Communications Tatyana Sharapova, and others.

Representatives of universities held a working meeting dedicated to developing cooperation in education, social, and youth policy.

Exchange of experience and new initiatives

The meeting was opened by VlSU Vice-Rector Oksana Erashova and Pavel Pavlovsky. They noted that interuniversity collaboration facilitates the exchange of best management practices and the implementation of successful student initiatives.

The university teams presented their best ongoing projects in the field of youth policy, discussed formats for future joint events, and agreed on further partnership and the development of a common action plan.

Getting to know the university and the city

A rich educational and cultural program was organized for guests from the capital. SUM representatives visited the Vladimir State University History Museum and the university media center, and viewed the Russian Geographical Society's exhibition "Cultural Heritage of Russia." University students participated in the presentation of the All-Russian project "Your Move," and during a sightseeing tour of Vladimir, they learned about the city's history and major monuments.

Sports traditions

The visit concluded with a friendly football match, timed to coincide with Defender of the Fatherland Day. The game took place in a friendly atmosphere and became a symbol of the strong ties between students from the two cities.

The meeting confirmed the universities' intention to continue their close cooperation. Joint work between the universities will enable the implementation of new youth and social initiatives.

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Vasily Vasilyevich Leontief (1905–1999) – economist, creator of the theory of inter-industry analysis, lecturer at the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute named after M. I. Kalinin. Laureate of the Nobel Prize in Economics "for his development of the input-output method and its application to important economic problems" in 1973.

Vasily Leontiev was born in August 1905, the son of an economics professor in Munich, and grew up in Petrograd. In 1921, he entered the Faculty of Social Sciences at Petrograd University, graduating as an external student in 1923.

After completing his studies, he began working as a lecturer in the Department of Economic Geography at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute. In 1925, he went abroad for medical treatment, where he continued his research. He remained a lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute until September 1926.

The personal file of V. V. Leontiev, a teacher at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, is kept in the Central State Archives of St. Petersburg, Collection R-3121. Inventory 12. File 384.

In 1931, the scientist settled in the United States, where he conducted economic research and taught at Harvard and New York Universities. He was the founder and director of the American Institute of Economic Analysis and a consultant to the United Nations.

Wassily Leontief made extensive use of mathematical methods and soon developed new principles of mathematical analysis of the economy, making him a renowned scholar. In 1954, he was elected president of the Econometric Society, and in 1970, president of the American Economic Association. In 1973, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his research, which he conducted while still in the Soviet Union.

In 1988, the scientist was invited to the USSR as an expert to consult on perestroika. That same year, he was elected a foreign member of the USSR Academy of Sciences.

A number of economic phenomena are named after Vasily Vasilyevich, such as the Leontief model and Leontief's paradox. Because of these discoveries, the scientist became known as the "apostle of planning."

Vasily Leontiev is an honorary doctor of the Universities of Brussels, Paris, and Leningrad, an officer of the Legion of Honor (France, 1968), and was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun (Japan, 1984) and the Order of Arts and Literature (France, 1985). He was also a laureate of the Bernard Harms Prize (1970).

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Engineers from the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed a robotic system for in-line inspection of existing main pipelines before gas flow. The development is supported by the federal program "Priority 2030."

The Russian Federation's gas transmission system—the largest in the world—includes over 180,000 kilometers of trunk pipelines, over 700 compressor stations, and an extensive network of regional pipelines. To manage the technical condition and integrity of pipeline assets, as well as to ensure the operational safety of the entire network, a system of periodic in-line inspection using robotic technologies is currently being implemented.

The problem is that previously, after the construction of a new pipeline, diagnostics were performed after gas had been supplied. If defects were detected in the pipeline, this could lead to the failure of expensive equipment at compressor stations and other facilities. Therefore, developing a technology that would allow for rapid initial diagnostics of pipelines during construction is highly sought after and relevant today, including for economic reasons, explains Oleg Shmakov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at IMMIT SPbPU.

To address this challenge, specialists at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University developed a unique autonomous in-line robotic diagnostic system (IRDS), a robotic platform. The robot can travel up to 60 km at tilt angles of up to 30 degrees within a 1,400 mm diameter pipeline. Furthermore, since the IDS's most important function is to provide a diagnostic system capable of autonomously detecting pipe defects, the Polytechnic University researchers are also developing algorithms for automatically detecting defects using data from the IDS sensors.

Another key feature of the SPbPU engineers' development is its energy efficiency. The diagnostic complex is designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, requiring careful attention to all energy consumers within the system. The complex's high energy efficiency is ensured by an energy recovery system.

The first prototype of the robot, developed with the participation of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, is already undergoing pilot testing. Work is also underway to analyze the data received from the sensors so that all operational feedback can be incorporated into the next version of the VRDK.

Today, our main goal is to increase the speed of processing diagnostic data. We are currently collecting statistics and plan to use artificial intelligence technologies to process them. We are also identifying the specifics of VRDK operation in real pipelines at subzero temperatures. "More broadly, we are working to create a safe future where our homes will always be warm and cozy. Robots will perform all the complex work in extreme conditions, and we will help them with this," says Oleg Shmakov.

According to Polytechnic researchers, the implementation of a new VRDK capable of conducting diagnostics in autonomous mode will be possible as early as 2027.

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The Russian-Arabic Language and Culture Club has opened at the Polytechnic Institute of Humanities. Arabic is the official language in 24 countries: Egypt, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, Algeria, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tunisia, and others. This new student initiative aims to foster intercultural dialogue, strengthen humanitarian ties, and expand the university's international cooperation.

The club was initiated by students Alexey Mochalov (Humanities Institute, Higher School of International Relations) and Youssef Bassem Hassan Abdelsamiyeh (Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade). The club will be led by Irina Kolesnik, a Middle Eastern culture teacher and responsible for international students at the Humanities Institute, and Abu Haidar Fawzi Hanna, an Arabic language teacher at the Higher School of International Relations at the Humanities Institute.

The opening ceremony brought together Russian and international students from SPbPU studying Arabic, interested in the history and culture of the Arab world, and international cooperation.

The program included a presentation of the club's concept and activities, plans for organizing language meetings, thematic lectures, discussion platforms, cultural evenings, and educational events focused on developing communicative and intercultural skills. Special attention will be paid to creating conditions for regular language practice and expanding students' academic contacts.

Assistant Vice-Rector for International Affairs Pavel Nedelko noted that this event is a particular joy for him, as many years ago he himself participated in and organized the "A Thousand and One Nights" event with Arab students.

The cultural and creative component of the program was an important element. At an exhibition dedicated to the traditions and cultural heritage of Russia and Arab countries, guests learned about their cultures, histories, and everyday life, and sampled national delicacies.

The musical accompaniment was provided by professional performer and renowned musician Argishti, who performed compositions on traditional Eastern instruments—the Arabic oud and the Armenian duduk. Incidentally, the musician's parents are both Polytechnic University graduates (his father is an Arab from Algeria, and his mother is Russian).

The cultural portion of the event continued with a performance by Iraqi artist Mustafa Akram and poetry readings in Russian and Arabic. A themed photo zone was also organized for guests.

The event's status was underscored by the presence of distinguished guests: Waddah Al-Jundi, Director of the Center for Russian-Arab Cooperation in St. Petersburg, and Selim Samir Ali Hassan, Press Secretary; Adam Ahmed Abdillah Ishaq, President of the African Unity NGO; and Irina Artemyeva, Representative of the House of Nationalities. Their participation underscores the initiative's significance for developing intercultural ties in St. Petersburg and strengthening partnerships between educational and public organizations.

The project was supported by the Directorate of the Humanitarian Institute and the Volunteer Projects Center "Harmony" (Dobro.Center SPbPU).

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The first Academic Council meeting of 2026 began with some good news. Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy thanked the staff of the SPbPU History Museum for their meticulous work with the archives and tireless search for interesting facts about the university's history. It was also revealed that our university is associated with another Nobel laureate—the economist and creator of the theory of inter-industry analysis, Wassily Leontief.

Valery Klimov, Director of the Polytechnic Museum, explained that Vasily Vasilyevich Leontiev was born in August 1905 to an economics professor. In 1921, he entered the Faculty of Social Sciences at Petrograd University, graduating as an external student in 1923. From January 1, 1923, he worked as a lecturer in the Department of Economic Geography at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute. In 1925, he went to Germany for treatment and later moved to the United States. He taught and researched at Harvard University, developing new principles of mathematical analysis of the economy. He was elected President of the American Economic Association. And in 1973, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics "for his development of the input-output method and its application to important economic problems." Vasily Vasilyevich began this research while still in the Soviet Union. In 1988, he was invited to the USSR to consult on the country's economic restructuring. That same year, he was elected a foreign member of the USSR Academy of Sciences.

"Until now, we've had three Nobel laureates: Nikolai Nikolaevich Semenov (Nobel Prize in Chemistry), Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa, and Zhores Ivanovich Alferov (Nobel Prize in Physics). And now our family has a Nobel laureate in economics—Vasily Vasilyevich Leontief," Valery Yuryevich concluded.

The traditional ceremonial part of the Academic Council opened with the presentation of the Polytechnic's main award—the "For Merit" badge—to Pavel Seleznev, director of the Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation and a 1985 graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Andrei Rudskoy thanked Pavel Andreevich for his interest and attention to his alma mater. help with decoration Polytechnic Park andopenness to cooperation.

The "For Merit" badge also recognized Vladimir Kobzev, professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management, for his many years of fruitful work at the Polytechnic University.

For assistance in the formation of the target capital "Engineering and Construction" Endowment Fund of the Polytechnic University, the director received a commemorative medal and gratitude from the university Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction Yuri Lazarev, Civil Engineering Institute.

The title of "Honorary Worker of SPbPU" was awarded to the head of the Rector's Administrative Office, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Professor Vladimir Glukhov, and the director of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education, Roman Baibikov.

The ceremony followed with the awarding of diplomas conferring academic degrees. Candidates of Engineering Sciences diplomas were awarded to Ekaterina Yendiyarova, a junior researcher at the Research Laboratory for Materials and Electronic Products Technology (supervised by Professor S. E. Aleksandrov), and Anna Sevastyanova, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production (supervised by Professor Yu. G. Bazarnova).

Anna Senko, Deputy Head of the International Education Department, received a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences (supervised by Professor L.P. Khalyapina). Elena Knyazeva received a PhD in Biological Sciences (supervised by D.O. Vinokhodov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Vice-Rector for Research at the Saint Petersburg State Technological University).

Three Polytechnic institutes have accredited new educational programs. Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, received a certificate of professional and public accreditation for the "Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling of Media with Microstructure" program. Yulia Bazarnova, Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, received a certificate of accreditation for the "Product Technology and Organization of Public Catering" program.

Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, was awarded accreditation certificates for four educational programs: "Computer Engineering in Materials Science," "Materials Science of Nanomaterials and Electronic Components," "Materials and Technological Processes of Additive Manufacturing," and "Composite and Nanomaterials Technologies."

Nine students received certificates of completion of the educational program "Operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems": Valery Adonin, Nikita Batsienko, Ilya Vinkovsky, Nikita Demakov, Daria Kazantseva, Danil Krapp, Ekaterina Mudraya, Nurislam Yarmukhamedov and Victor Penkov.

It's time to honor polytechnicians for their achievements in various fields.

The team from the International Academic Competence Center "Intelligent Enterprise Technologies" of the "Digital Engineering" School of Economics (Nikita Golovin, Anton Ambrazhey, Anna Mandrik, Dmitry Shelkovnikov, and Vasily Kasilov) won the first "University of the Year" award, established by 1C, in the category "Best Extracurricular Educational Project in Business Automation."

Olga Nadezhda, Director of the Higher School of Public Administration, and Ekaterina Avduyevskaya, Associate Professor of the School of Engineering and Economics, received certificates of appreciation for their active participation in the International Financial Security Olympiad and their contributions to the development of the International Network Institute for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.

Polytechnic University students Ekaterina Makarova, Tatyana Sedegova, Danil Dyuryagin, Egor Semenov, Ekaterina Kushner, Mikhail Alekseev, Diana Zaydullina, and Ivan Barsukov won the All-Russian student project "Your Move" in the tracks "I Do," "I Define," and "I Inspire."

The ceremony honoring the best Polytechnic students concluded with a rousing chord, awarding the bronze medalists of the "Health 2026" Spartakiada Games to faculty and staff of higher education institutions: Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Arsen Yusupov, Director of the Testing Center for Completion of Test Standards of the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Complex "GTO"; Mikhail Mzhelsky, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical Fitness and Sports; Anatoly Dimitropulo, Anatoly Shchukin, and Natalia Akopova, Assistant Professors in the Department of Physical Fitness and Sports; and Sergei Makovey, Lecturer in the Department of Anti-Aircraft Missile Troops of the Aerospace Forces. The Polytechnic team took first place in mini-football and the "Pyramid" billiards competition, second in the "Pool" billiards competition, and third in streetball. The result was third place overall.

Six issues were included in the agenda of the Academic Council meeting.

Vladimir Glukhov, Head of the Rector's Administrative Office, reported on the results of the inspection of the university's premises.

First Vice-Rector Vitaly Sergeev spoke about increasing labor productivity and presented a plan for the university's organizational transformation.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova summarized the winter session and outlined the goals for the spring semester.

Based on the voting results, the following were nominated for the academic title of "Associate Professor": Ekaterina Fedinishina (Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology), Vitaly Pavlov (IEIT), Ekaterina Burova (IPMEIT), Lyudmila Krivova and Evgeny Sheskin (IE), Gleb Vaganov (PhysMech), and Oleg Stolyarov (ISI).

SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov presented the Academic Council's work plan for the second half of the 2025/2026 academic year and reported on the results of monitoring the implementation of the Academic Council's instructions.

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A job fair for Gazprom subsidiaries and organizations was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Companies presented current job openings and internship opportunities across Russia.

Polytechnic University is Gazprom's flagship university. The event was organized by the Career Development Department of the Directorate of Main Educational Programs at SPbPU.

At the job fair, students had the opportunity to meet with 44 Gazprom subsidiaries, which are eager to welcome students from all Polytechnic institutes as employees.

For Polytechnic University, collaboration with Gazprom is focused on practical training. By holding a career fair, we address the key challenge of modern engineering education: connecting the fundamental knowledge we impart at the university with specific industrial tasks. The results of this work speak for themselves: today, Gazprom offers our students over 130 vacancies and 100 internships. This is how an understanding of their future profession is born, and it is precisely these meetings that help students confidently move from theory to practice for the benefit of the country's fuel and energy sector, noted Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

PJSC TGK-1 is the largest energy company in the Northwest region. It boasts a rich history, extensive geographic reach, and unique accumulated experience. It operates 51 power plants in four regions of the Russian Federation: St. Petersburg, the Leningrad and Murmansk regions, and the Republic of Karelia. TGK-1 welcomes students from the Institute of Economics and the Institute of Metallurgical Engineering.

Gazprom Energo LLC is a specialized energy subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom. It operates in 37 regions of Russia. Its primary goals are reliable and high-quality energy supply, industrial and environmental safety, economic efficiency, and the development of the energy base of Gazprom Group companies. The company welcomes students from the Institute of Mechanics, Energy, and Technology, the Institute of Petroleum and Oil Industry, and the Institute of Economics.

Sakhalin Energy LLC is the operator of the Sakhalin-2 project. It is developing the Piltun-Astokhskoye and Lunskoye fields on the northeastern shelf of Sakhalin Island. The society welcomes students from the Institute of Geophysical Research, the Institute of Economics and Technology, the Institute of Geology, the Institute of Mechanics and Electronics, the Institute of Economics, the Institute of Mathematics, Mechanics and Technology, and the Institute of Petroleum Science and Technology.

Gazstroyprom JSC is the general contractor for Gazprom's facilities and the parent company of a diversified holding company that carries out a full range of operations in the production, processing, and transportation of natural gas. It operates throughout Russia. Gazstroyprom welcomes students from the Institute of Biological, Social, and Economic Sciences, Institute of Petroleum and Oil Industry, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, Institute of Mechanics and Electronics, Institute of Sociology and Mass Communications, Institute of Industrial Policy, Institute of Economics, Institute of Geology, Institute of Physics and Mechanics, and the Institute of Primorsky Krai Engineering.

Gazprom Mezhregiongaz LLC is a specialized subsidiary of Gazprom. Today, the company supplies gas through 53 regional gas distribution companies and 65 gas distribution organizations. Students from the Institute of Petrochemical, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mechanics, and the Institute of Philosophy and Management are welcome to participate.

Gazpromtrans LLC consolidates railway assets into a single technological complex and organizes a unified system for the rail transportation of commercial products from Gazprom enterprises and Russian oil and gas companies. The company is among the top 20 largest Russian rolling stock operators and among the top 100 best employers in Russia. Students from the Mining Institute, the Institute of Meteorology, Economics, and Transport, and the Institute of Petroleum Industry are welcome to apply.

Gazprom VNIIGAZ LLC provides end-to-end scientific and technical support for oil and gas projects across the entire value chain. Today, VNIIGAZ is a leading research center in the field of technology and a single-window system operator for the implementation of innovative products. The institute welcomes students from the Institute of Petrochemical Science and Technology, the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, the Institute of Philosophy and Mathematics, the Institute of Biological Sciences and Biology, the Institute of Metallurgy and Metallurgy, and the Institute of Petroleum and Metallurgy of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Gazprom Diagnostics JSC's core business is technical diagnostics of Gazprom PJSC's process facilities to ensure the sustainable operation of key production areas, such as the construction, reconstruction, repair, and operation of gas production, transportation, and processing facilities. Students from the Institute of Natural Resources and Environmental Science and the Institute of Mechanics and Technology are welcome to apply.

Gazprom Pitanie LLC is the sole provider of corporate catering and retail services within the Gazprom Group's closed network of companies. The company has 22 branches in 66 regions of the Russian Federation and over 1,000 catering facilities. The company welcomes students from the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology, the Institute of Social Sciences, the Institute of Social Sciences, the Institute of Professional Education, and the Institute of Biological, Social, and Health Sciences.

Gazprom Neft is one of Russia's leading industrial companies, ranking among the top three in oil production and refining. It is the only company in Russia producing oil on the Arctic shelf. Gazprom Neft's network comprises approximately 2,400 filling stations. The company supplies fuel to aircraft, marine, and river transport, produces lubricants for industrial and automotive equipment, and produces bitumen for high-quality road construction. Gazprom Neft welcomes students from the Institute of Biological, Social, and Economic Sciences, the Institute of Oil and Gas, the Institute of Economics and Transport, the Institute of Mechanics and Mathematics, the Institute of Industrial and Mechanics of Economics and Transport, the Institute of Social Sciences and Mathematics of Economics and Mathematics … Physics and Mechanics of Economics, and the Institute of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg and Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta met with students and answered all their questions regarding employment, internships, and practical training. Everyone was also able to participate in a master class on "Financial Modeling in Excel."

In addition, a working meeting was held on this day to discuss cooperation between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the Russian Student Teams, and PJSC Gazprom. The meeting focused on the 2025 results and future cooperation between student teams and Gazprom.

The meeting participants reviewed the quantitative indicators of the previous period, focusing on working with the next generation: they conducted an analysis to assess the level of preparation and motivation of candidates. SPbPU representatives shared their experience organizing student Olympiads. The meeting participants also discussed the experience of closing internships at the university. Finally, the representatives outlined a plan for distributing the allocated budget for 2026.

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On February 24, 2026, the State University of Management held a meeting of the Academic Council. The agenda included 16 items, including educational and research activities, approval of programs for the 2026/27 academic year, tuition discounts, and much more.

The meeting traditionally began with a welcoming speech and the presentation of awards to university staff for their outstanding achievements:

— Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov presented Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, with a letter of gratitude for his contribution to the development of scientific and educational projects in the field of AML/CFT/CFM and the training of specialists for the anti-money laundering system.

Vladimir Stroev, in turn, awarded Nikolai Kosmachev a Letter of Appreciation for his many years of conscientious work, exceptional professional excellence, dedication, and sharing his wealth of experience with young professionals.

The first presentation was given by Alexey Chudnovsky, Director of the Institute of Human Resources Management, Social, and Business Communications. He shared the results of the educational and methodological plan and the Institute's development prospects for 2026. The Director highlighted several key points:

The main trend has become contractual admissions, and student recruitment is being pursued through all possible means: social media and mass media outreach, career guidance events that attract over 1,000 participants from various regions, lectures, and discussion platforms. Developing network programs with domestic and international universities is also planned: establishing a BRICS school, collaborating with India and several other partner countries. SUM's international activities are focused on the federal education export program.

Artem Geokchakyan, Deputy Director of the Higher School of Business and Technology, presented a report on the development of business education at SUM. In his presentation, he shared that the business education program, which is designed for the business sector, develops the necessary competencies for starting and running a business. Currently, it has over 270 students. Applications are open for the DBA and MBA programs, which have proven very popular. Additionally, a premium MBA program is being implemented. This allows students interested in pursuing an MBA to try the program and, if satisfied, continue without forfeiting their existing tuition.

Following the presentation, Vladimir Godin, the school's director, emphasized: "The university should have programs that would academically support the Graduate School of Business at the university. I think everyone is actively using artificial intelligence, so we developed the program with the help of an IT company. We hope that all academic disciplines will be taught using AI, and its application in various fields will distinguish us in the market and attract the attention of students… The quality of the program itself is unique and surpasses all Western offerings."

Another key point was Pavel Pavlovsky's speech. The Vice Rector proposed creating a Center for Social Architecture within the Department for the Coordination of Projects for the Development of Youth Policy and Educational Activities. The Academic Council approved the proposal. Rector Vladimir Stroyev expressed a particular desire for its operation: this center should work for the benefit of the country and the university, and therefore a work plan must be drawn up and discussed.

An equally significant proposal came from Vice-Rector Maria Karelina. She proposed establishing the fee for assigning individuals to prepare dissertations for a candidate of science degree without completing postgraduate programs for training research and teaching staff. Effective March 1, 2026, the fee will be 200,000 rubles per year, excluding VAT. In the event of early dissertation defense, the fee established by the contract will remain unchanged.

During the meeting, council members also discussed a number of working issues: the creation of a Center for Analysis and Structural Solutions in the Field of Rehabilitation of Combat Veterans, the approval of a working group to review applications for student tuition discounts, and others.

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