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On the day of its 127th anniversary, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University announces the expansion of opportunities for receipts to graduate school. In the 2026 admissions campaign, for the first time, scientific achievements competition, which allows applicants to secure a place in the third stage of higher education in advance.

The competition is open to final-year students of specialist and master's programs, as well as graduates who have completed specialist or master's programs at the Polytechnic University or any other university in the Russian Federation.

The competition is open to applicants in six scientific specialties:

1.5.6. "Biotechnology"

2.5.22. "Product Quality Management. Standardization. Production Organization"

2.3.5. "Mathematical and software support for computing systems, complexes and computer networks"

2.3.6. "Methods and systems of information protection, information security"

5.2.2. "Mathematical, statistical and instrumental methods in economics"

5.2.3. "Regional and sectoral economy"

The number of places for competitive admission to the specialties 1.5.6. "Biotechnology", 2.5.22. "Product Quality Management. Standardization. Production Organization", 2.3.5. "Mathematical and Software Support for Computing Systems, Complexes, and Computer Networks" and 2.3.6. "Methods and Systems of Information Protection, Information Security" is up to half of the admission target figures for the corresponding scientific specialty.

Winners of the competition in specialty 5.2.2. "Mathematical, statistical, and instrumental methods in economics" can take three places, and in specialty 5.2.3. "Regional and sectoral economics" – four places.

How to apply?

The scientific achievements competition is held in two stages:

a scientific portfolio competition (from March 22 to April 13, 2026); an interview with the competition jury and a foreign language test (from April 14 to April 30, 2026).

Applications are submitted in the first stage between March 22 and April 13, 2026 to the following address: asp@spbstu.ru The package of documents is specified inRegulations on the competition of scientific achievements.

Winners of the scientific achievements competition are considered equal to those who received the maximum number of points for each entrance examination and are enrolled in graduate school in the program for training scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel within the enrollment deadlines specified in the Admission Rules for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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A professional retraining program for employees of the Procurement Directorate of JSC Power Machines was successfully completed at SPbPU. The program was implemented by the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. The Graduate School of Industrial Management acted as the project manager.

The program has started Last March, 25 students—purchasing managers from the Leningrad Metal Plant and Elektrosila plants—studied the fundamentals of production organization and economics in metallurgy for purchasing management at mechanical engineering enterprises.

The training included lectures and practical classes both at the Polytechnic University and at the Leningrad Metal Plant and Electrosila enterprises.

The Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology at IMMiT provides training in the technological processes of producing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and metallurgical products, the fundamentals of materials science, modern technologies and metalworking, and managing the metallurgical quality of finished products.

Conducting such programs requires adapting the material presented to address applied problems in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and related technologies, which immerses students in the challenges of these fields. The dialogue established with Power Machines employees during the classes is important and promising for future collaboration, says Sergei Ganin, Director of the Higher School of Materials Physics and Engineering.

The IPMEIT Higher School of Industrial Management offered modules on economics and management at a mechanical engineering company. During the classes, students explored the economics of metal product procurement, identifying problems and finding levers to improve procurement efficiency, and managing metal product deliveries to a mechanical engineering company.

A key feature of the retraining program, created at the request of the qualified client "Power Machines," is the integration of economic, managerial, and engineering knowledge. Students not only master economics and management issues as they relate to mechanical engineering but also study the production technology of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. "The result is a specialist capable of competently solving complex organizational, economic, and technological problems in procurement for a mechanical engineering company," says Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management.

In addition to the main educational process, the students were given a tour of the Polytechnic University's Museum of Mineralogy and Geology.

A key element of the program included excursions organized by the Polytechnic University to St. Petersburg machine-building plants with similar production processes. Participants visited the Spetsstal plant, the St. Petersburg Tractor Plant, and the Obukhov Plant, where they learned about the specifics of metallurgical production management.

The final certification for the program took place on the IPMEiT campus. The university's faculty members who deliver the program represented the committee.

The presentation of professional retraining diplomas took place at the annual meeting of the Procurement Directorate of Power Machines' subordinate divisions in the assembly hall of the Electrosila plant. Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, opened the ceremony: "The creation of such educational products is part of the university's development program. Firstly, it demonstrates the relevance of the knowledge imparted through work with the real sector of the economy, and secondly, through the interaction of higher education institutions from various institutes, it demonstrates our key competitive advantage—our polytechnical approach."

Evgeniya Khmel, Chairperson of the final certification committee on behalf of the qualified customer and Director of Development of General Industrial Suppliers at Power Machines, summed up the results of the training: Our cooperation with the Polytechnic University fromworking with students This has evolved into the creation of new specialized programs for the company's employees. Initial results have been achieved, including successful completion of the program and the receipt of professional retraining diplomas. Many challenges lie ahead, which will lead to even more ambitious results. The knowledge gained during training by Power Machines employees will be applied in practice and yield real economic benefits.

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On February 18, a delegation from Mari State University arrived at the State University of Management to discuss new areas of cooperation in science and education.

The meeting was attended by Vice-Rectors Dmitry Bryukhanov and Vitaly Lapshenkov and Deputy Director of the Department of Academic Policy and Implementation of Educational Programs Olga Zhuravleva from the State University of Management. Mari El University was represented by Rector Mikhail Shvetsov and Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Mikhail Petropavlovsky.

Dmitry Bryukhanov told guests about ongoing joint programs with universities in Russia and China, internships for our students, and the successful employment of graduates, including with foreign companies.

Representatives of MarSU expressed interest in launching new joint programs, including with foreign partners.

Following the agreements reached, Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management, and Mikhail Petropavlovsky, Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Informatics at Mari State University, signed an agreement on the second intake of students for the joint online bachelor's degree program in Applied Informatics. The program will include both online classes with State University of Management faculty and in-person classes in the first management section of the third and fourth years.

As a reminder, the State University of Management is already implementing joint educational programs with the I.T. Trubilin Kuban State Agrarian University, Sochi State University, Ivanovo State Chemical-Technical University, Samara State University of Economics, and the Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture. It also collaborates in education with several Chinese universities, such as Ningbo University and the Shandong Institute of Technology and Business.

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On February 18, the State University of Management celebrated the midpoint of Maslenitsa week.

At the farewell to winter festival, guests were treated to dozens of entertainments: spoon and boot throwing, Russian Jenga made from logs, sack races, tug-of-war, and performances by buffoons and stilt walkers.

The highlight was, of course, the pancakes: attendees were given over 400 servings of the sunny treat and treated to aromatic tea from real samovars.

University Rector Vladimir Stroyev himself attended the celebration. He wished everyone a happy Maslenitsa and wished everyone a great start to the semester.

For two hours, students came to the square, took treats, participated in games, and took commemorative photos.

"Despite the cold, we're having a great time and warming up with hot tea. Here, you can demonstrate not only your strength and agility in competitions, but also your knowledge, and even win some great prizes," shared Polina Tyukova, a third-year student majoring in Entrepreneurship.

We remind you that Maslenitsa week is in full swing, and you can follow its traditions and university life on the official GUU channels on MAH, Telegram, and VKontakte.

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On February 18, students of the Pre-University and the State University of Management met with representatives of the Military Commissariat of the South-Eastern Administrative District (SEAD) and a veteran of the special military operation (SVO).

The students were told about the opportunities offered by studying at military universities, the admissions process, and the nuances of their studies. They also answered questions about their interests. Finally, the 10th-grade students were reminded about military training.

Elena Borodulina, an employee of the South-Eastern Administrative District Military Commissioner's Office, listed the largest universities offering military specialties and the required subjects for admission. She invited anyone interested in pursuing a career in the military to the commissioner's office for more information.

Valentin Stepanov, Head of the Military Registration and Mobilization Department at the Main Directorate of Military Management, shared his knowledge of the Russian FSB Academy, where he worked for many years. Specifically, he noted that students should apply to the academy as early as the end of 10th grade, as in addition to entrance exams, there is a preliminary interview and checks for any restrictions on military service.

Guards Major Yevgeny Vasilyev, a veteran of the Air Defense Forces, spoke to the audience about his experience studying at the military university, noting the extensive practical training and emphasizing the importance of not only physical fitness and knowledge, but also moral character:

"An officer is always a future educator. Therefore, commanders or a special commission personally evaluate all applicants to determine what kind of person you are and whether you can instill high moral qualities and love for the Motherland in the next generation."

Participants not only asked questions of the speakers but also stayed after the meeting to personally engage with the speakers and clarify any points of interest.

As a reminder, the State University of Management's Pre-University has begun enrolling students for 10th grade for the 2026/2027 school year on a budgetary and contractual basis.

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Researchers from the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have presented a digital model of a vitrification furnace for high-level radioactive waste. The digital model will allow engineers to plan production cycles for complex nuclear waste disposal equipment more quickly, efficiently, and safely. The development is being commissioned by the Mayak Production Association (part of Rosatom State Corporation) and is based on the CML-Bench® digital twin development and application platform under the supervision of Alexey Borovkov, Chief Designer for System Digital Engineering, SPbPU's key scientific and technological development area.

Vitrification technology is the global standard for liquid radioactive waste disposal. Sintering in a special furnace at temperatures exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius transforms the waste into a solid, glass-like substance. This approach achieves two key objectives: first, it reduces the initial volume of hazardous materials by removing the liquid component, and second, it encases them in a chemically stable and durable form, ideal for safe storage over long periods of time. This is the most effective and safest of all existing methods.

Engineers from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's PSI have developed a digital model of a vitrification furnace. It allows engineers to "peek inside" a working installation and conduct hundreds of digital tests, ushering in a new era in the design of critical nuclear facilities.

The model shows how the glass melt moves, how the temperature changes in different zones, and how the equipment responds to changing operating modes. This is especially important for ensuring the efficient operation of such complex equipment as a vitrification furnace. The digital model takes into account the influence of complex physical processes, including heat transfer, hydrodynamics, electrodynamics, and more. Simultaneously considering multiple input parameters and their interactions allows for complex studies to be conducted digitally to optimize the vitrification process, which is cheaper and safer than in-kind testing, noted Dmitry Evstratov, Lead Engineer of the Cross-Industry Technologies Department at the Engineering Center (CompMechLab®) at PISh SPbPU.

Only a limited number of countries possess the technology to vitrify high-level radioactive waste, but a digital model of this unique equipment has been created for the first time in the world.

The main practical result of this development is that the system enables full-scale testing on virtual test rigs, repeatedly validating various operating scenarios and design solutions. Using digital twin technology shifts the bulk of engineering risks to the development stage. This means that both developers and operators of high-tech equipment can test the effectiveness of various operating scenarios on the CML-Bench® digital platform and implement the one that yields the best digital test results in a real installation. This dramatically reduces the need for expensive and time-consuming full-scale testing and numerous design modifications. As a result, overall installation lifecycle costs are reduced, and its reliability increases significantly, noted Yuri Gorsky, Head of the Cross-Industry Technologies Department at the Engineering Center (CompMechLab®) at PSI SPbPU.

To create the model, scientists used advanced computer modeling techniques: finite element and finite volume methods, supplemented by machine learning and regression analysis algorithms. The digital model has already been validated: its performance was compared with data from an existing pilot plant. Discrepancies in key parameters were minimal, confirming its validity.

Work in this area has been underway at SPbPU for several years. In 2023, a team from the Engineering Center (CompMechLab®) at SPbPU's PISh, commissioned by FSUE PO Mayak (Rosatom State Corporation), developed the architecture of the future digital twin—its detailed design and a system of mathematical and computer models. This work represents a logical and fundamentally new result: the previously developed architecture has been embodied in a fully functional digital engineering tool.

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The Polytechnic University's student brigades continue the proud traditions established over seven decades ago. The first group of Polytechnic students went to work on the construction of the Alakus Hydroelectric Power Plant back in 1948. As the oldest in the country, the Polytechnic University's student brigades comprise 26 student formations.

Recently, activists held their traditional fair in the university's Main Building, introducing everyone to their work. Polytechnic students were able to learn about key areas of work—from construction and pedagogy to archeology and service—and also learn the steps needed to earn the legendary soldier's jacket—the drill jacket. The fair served not only as a place to attract newcomers but also as a meeting place for old friends, featuring contests, raffles, and activities to suit every taste.

The student brigade movement in the Northern Capital is experiencing rapid growth. By the summer of 2025, the city already had 165 brigade groups operating in 10 different areas. This fact was previously noted by Governor Alexander Beglov, who emphasized the importance of educating young people about work. At official ceremonies, the governor personally presented the highest award—the honorary banner—to the movement's best representatives, recognizing their contribution to the city's development.

This year, the highest award for student teams was presented for the sixth time. Seventeen teams competed for the right to hold the challenge banner—a record number of participants in the competition's history. Three student associations represented the Polytechnic University: the teaching team "SOzvezdie," the construction team "Iskra," and the guide team "Provorny." As per tradition, the winner's name was kept a closely guarded secret until the ceremony was announced. This year, the winner was the student service team "Skif" from the St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

The celebration culminated in an educational forum held at the Pribaltiyskaya Hotel. It brought together a thousand students and schoolchildren from across St. Petersburg. The forum's program focused on the comprehensive development of participants: they were offered workshops on employment, lectures on grant support, and financial literacy. Special attention was paid to digital competencies, adaptation to changes in the labor market driven by artificial intelligence, as well as psychological health and teamwork.

For the second time, the forum hosted an employers' exhibition, where team leaders held working meetings with company representatives to discuss joint projects and future plans.

The celebrations extended far beyond the city limits: career forums dedicated to RSO Day covered more than 80 regions across the country. A total of over 70,000 people participated—from experienced student brigade members to teenagers from work brigades, as well as anyone considering joining this massive movement.

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The first meeting of the year's board of the Consortium of Educational and Scientific Organizations for the implementation of the "Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science" program was held. The program aims to promote Russian educational and scientific organizations, their achievements, and products internationally, leveraging the capabilities of international specialized and socially significant platforms. Participants discussed key areas of work, including adjusting the structure of the official website and the annual event plan.

SPbPU was represented at the meeting by Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs. His proposals for modernizing the program's digital resources formed the basis for the council's final recommendations.

The key topic of discussion was the architecture of the updated PRON website. The resource is planned to be divided into seven main sections, including sections for candidates and current ambassadors, a news feed, and a photo gallery. Dmitry Arsenyev's initiatives to optimize the website structure received unanimous support from his colleagues.

In addition, council members considered the issue of extending the term of office of ambassadors from three to five years (the initiative is being sought approval by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and began analyzing the ambassadors' reports for the past year.

The central event of 2026 will be the award ceremony for the title "Ambassador of Russian Education and Science." The event is scheduled for October, and by that time, the Consortium is expected to launch an updated version of its website, which will become the main platform for promoting Russian education globally.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University are consistently implementing strategic agreements in the development of engineering education and continuing professional training.

As part of the "Roadmap for the Development of Engineering Education" between universities, an assessment of the potential of the Kyrgyz Republic's continuing professional education market was conducted in June 2025. The practical outcome of the agreements reached was the launch of joint continuing professional education programs starting in the fall of 2025.

The first completed project of the SPbPU-KRSU engineering track was the advanced training program "Using Artificial Intelligence to Solve Professional Tasks of a Teacher," developed and implemented by the Polytechnic University jointly with KRSU. The program focused on developing practical skills in the application of artificial intelligence tools in professional activities, including issues of ethics and the responsible use of digital technologies.

During the training, the students mastered applied approaches to integrating AI tools into the educational process and everyday professional practice. Upon successful completion of the program, Elena Averkova, Vice-Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education at KRSU, Zhanna Kuanash, Director of the International Institute of Continuing Education and HR Engineering at KRSU, and Ruslan Khuznakhmetov, a representative of the SPbPU Directorate of Continuing Education, presented the participants with certificates of advanced training and certificates.

In her speech, Elena Averkova, Vice-Rector for Pre-University and Continuing Education at KRSU, emphasized the importance of continuing professional education in the context of the educational environment's transformation: "The modern education system is developing amidst rapid technological change. This requires constant updating of specialists' competencies and expanded access to modern tools, methods, and opportunities for professional growth."

Zhanna Kuanash, Director of the International Institute of Continuing Education and HR Engineering at KRSU, noted the practical focus of the program and the importance of the partnership with the Polytechnic University: "The program was designed so that the knowledge gained could be directly applied in professional activities. The demand for such formats confirms the feasibility of further expanding cooperation with SPbPU."

Currently, professional retraining programs are underway for "Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, and the Environment at Hazardous Production Facilities" and "Artificial Intelligence Systems Specialist." These programs are being developed and implemented in response to current labor market demands and are focused on developing applied engineering competencies.

At the same time, the International Institute of Continuing Education and Human Resources Engineering at KRSU is developing a number of continuing professional education programs integrated with the core educational pathways of higher and secondary vocational education. Their implementation is scheduled to begin in 2026. They cover areas such as graphic design, training for blue-collar engineering professions, and the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

In parallel, systematic work is underway to create a unified educational ecosystem for the engineering track. Internal regulations are being developed to standardize the design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education programs. Methodological support is being provided, including program evaluations, the implementation of practice-oriented modules, industrial cases, and digital educational solutions. These activities are aimed at developing a sustainable management model for the engineering track of continuing education at KRSU and creating the conditions for scaling up successful practices under the scientific and methodological supervision of SPbPU.

Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, commented on the development of joint initiatives: "The projects implemented within the SPbPU-KRSU engineering track reflect the transition from pilot initiatives to the development of a sustainable system of continuing professional education. We view this track as the foundation for scaling up joint programs, integrating continuing professional education with higher and secondary vocational education, and developing applied engineering competencies in demand by the modern economy."

Key areas for further development include the opening of a joint network laboratory for applied engineering competencies at KRSU, as well as the implementation of professional development programs for teaching staff at educational institutions in the Republic of Tajikistan within a separate engineering and pedagogical track.

The initiatives being implemented confirm the progressive development of partnerships between universities and form a solid institutional foundation for long-term cooperation in the field of continuing professional education and training of engineering personnel.

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