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On February 12, a meeting was held at the State University of Management between Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, and Artem Ivanchin, Rector of the P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University.

The university heads discussed issues of further cooperation and the results achieved within the framework of the previously concluded cooperation agreement.

In addition, the rectors identified specific forms for implementing certain ideas and decided to expand areas of cooperation.

"We will implement joint network educational programs for the benefit of the Fatherland and higher education in our country," Vladimir Stroyev and Artem Ivanchin concluded the meeting.

As a reminder, the State University of Management and the P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University are long-standing partners, having co-organized the National Project School.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU held a scientific week to celebrate Russian Science Day and the institute's 10th anniversary. The events covered a variety of research areas and allowed students, postgraduates, and faculty to gain a closer understanding of the institute's current research and the historical legacy of Russian science.

The Science Week series of events at IPMEIT opened with a lecture titled "L. V. Kantorovich: Contribution to Global Economic Science." It was delivered by Svetlana Golovkina, Head of the Department of Economic Theory. Leonid Kantorovich was a scholar who stood at the origins of the Soviet school of economics and mathematics. His research contributed to the development of the theory of optimal planning and management of the national economy and the development of problems in socialist economics, including pricing, the theory of differential rent, and the efficiency of capital investment.

Following the open lecture, a science quiz hosted by the IPMEiT Student Scientific Society was held. The quiz brought together first-year students interested in science, research, and intellectual competitions. The event was an excellent way to test their knowledge of the history of science at Polytechnic University, scientists, and inventions across various historical periods. During the intellectual quiz, teams competed in three exciting rounds, featuring both classic test questions and open-ended challenges, which encouraged active participation and fostered an atmosphere of friendly competition. All participants received commemorative certificates, and the winners and runners-up were awarded diplomas.

Yaroslav Fazanov, a Management student, shared his impressions of the quiz: "It was very interesting to participate in learning about the history of science at Polytechnic University in such an engaging format. We didn't just recall names and dates—we teamed up to search for answers, debate, and celebrate our discoveries, like true researchers. It wasn't just a competition, but an opportunity to learn a lot about our university!"

In addition, IPMET held several other events during Science Week:

The scientific stand-up “PRO management: non-standard solutions for business” proved that the science of management can be not only fundamental, but also fascinating, similar to an exciting intellectual quest. The hosts of the event turned the audience into a “Laboratory of Innovative Solutions.” They invited students to become consultants and innovators rather than passive listeners. Student teams, acting as consulting bureaus, looked for ingenious and effective ways out of difficult production situations.
Panel discussion “Corporate master’s programs as a driver of scientific development in IT for the oil and gas industry.” During the discussion, representatives of the university and industrial partners discussed the role of corporate educational programs in the development of applied science, the integration of student projects into real business problems, the formation of a professional environment and the construction of sustainable career trajectories for graduates. Participants shared their experience in implementing corporate programs, discussed mechanisms for supporting research activities, as well as key challenges and sustainability factors for long-term partnerships between the university and industry.
The round table “From multiple tasks to unity of result” was dedicated to the economic security of foreign economic activity, sanctions risks, new opportunities and predictive measures in modern realities. The participants were representatives of financial, credit and legal companies, who shared their experiences and identified key challenges.
The round table “Modeling the development of socio-economic systems” became a platform for professional dialogue about modern approaches to the construction of interdisciplinary models, data verification and their practical application. The main topics of discussion were tools for supporting decision-making in conditions of uncertainty, industry cases in the field of government programs and corporate strategies.
The scientific seminar “Creative Economy: From Theory to Practice in the World and Russia” introduced participants to the characteristics and components of a creative economy, which contributes to the achievement of various innovative goals and objectives. Representatives of more than 20 Russian scientific and educational organizations took part in the seminar.
The scientific seminar “Applied machine learning in business management” brought together master’s students who presented their developments, discussed possible difficulties and options for commercializing ideas.

Of particular interest was the inter-institutional seminar "AI Ethics in the Context of Applied Economic Problems in Services, Logistics, and Marketing," organized by the IPMEIT Higher School of Service and Trade jointly with the Higher School of Social Sciences of the Humanities Institute. The event featured an interdisciplinary discussion of current issues and the implications of the introduction of artificial intelligence into key areas of social and economic life.

Also worth noting is the poster exhibition "Russian and Russian Generalist Scientists—Drivers of Global Progress," currently taking place at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology. The exhibition introduces students, postgraduates, and faculty to the legacy and scientific achievements of outstanding scientists whose discoveries have had a significant impact on the development of global science and practice.

For IPMEIT, science is the foundation for training specialists capable of addressing real-world economic and management challenges. We develop fundamental and applied research, closely aligning it with industry needs and modern technological challenges. Science Week demonstrated the breadth of the institute's research areas and our goal—to engage students in research, fostering their systems thinking and a willingness to create practical solutions," noted IPMEIT Director Vladimir Shchepinin.

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On February 12, the second qualifying round of the All-Russian Olympiad in Innovative Entrepreneurship “The Future of Business” began, developed with the support of the State University of Management and experts from the RVB (Wildberries) company.

The Olympiad covers a range of general education subjects and entrepreneurial cases, designed for the knowledge level of schoolchildren in grades 9–11 and first- and second-year college students interested in economics, management, technology, and innovation.

Access to the second-stage assignments is now open to winners of the first qualifying round. You can check your status and begin solving them on the SUM Digital Corpus platform. Important: To continue participating in the Olympiad, please indicate your class in your personal account.

The final remote stage will last until February 22, and its winners will be invited to the in-person final, which will be held in Moscow in April.

Winners and prize winners of the Future of Business Olympiad will receive personalized certificates and gifts from Wildberries.

Log in to the GUU Digital Corps, check your status, and start solving the second round of assignments!

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The Pre-University of the State University of Management has opened enrollment for tenth-grade students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Recruitment is carried out in three specialized areas:

Socioeconomic profile with in-depth study of mathematics, economics and social sciences; Social and Humanitarian profile with in-depth study of social sciences, English and history; Technological profile (IT-focused) with in-depth study of mathematics, ICT and English.

In addition to compulsory subjects, students attend thematic courses and utilize the university's resources for project-based research activities and supplementary education, including developing individual projects at the university's institutes.

As part of career guidance work with Pre-University students, meetings are held on a regular basis with the rector's office of the State University of Management, the faculty, and the Student Council.

GUU teachers conduct extracurricular activities with students. For example, through this collaboration, they learn about "Brand Promotion" and the basics of "Financial Literacy" and "Information Systems and Programming," allowing them to become full participants in the educational and developmental processes not only at school but also at the university.

Students of the Pre-University School of the State University of Management are active participants in the "School – University – Partners" ecosystem for two years, making it easier for them to adapt to student life and choose their future profession.

You can find the rules for admission to the Pre-University by following this link. To do this, you will need to register in your personal account on the SUM Digital Corps.

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Influenza virus infection during pregnancy poses significant risks to the health of the mother and fetus and may contribute to adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes in the offspring. Epidemiological studies conducted over the years have linked influenza in pregnant women with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and cognitive deficits in the child later in life. A study by a team of St. Petersburg scientists demonstrated that the underlying cause is not the virus itself, but rather the mother's protective response. Understanding these mechanisms may help develop strategies to reduce the risks of neurodevelopmental impairment associated with prenatal infections. The study was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Ministry of Health. The results were published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.

Seasonal influenza causes between 3 and 5 million severe cases of illness worldwide each year, and its danger to pregnant women is particularly high. During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, for example, it was found that the infection could lead to premature births and low-birth-weight babies. Other adverse effects of influenza on pregnant mothers include preterm birth, low birth weight, increased risk of infant mortality, weakened respiratory immunity, and, in some cases, various neurodevelopmental disorders (including schizophrenia, psychotic or psychosis-like states, mood disorders, developmental delays, and bipolar disorder). Scientists worldwide are investigating the specific mechanisms underlying the development of such complications, but the detailed mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Most studies suggest that the influenza virus is generally unable to cross the placenta.

An interdisciplinary team of St. Petersburg scientists conducted a detailed study of the mechanism by which adverse effects on the fetus occur due to maternal influenza infection during pregnancy using an animal model of the infection. The study involved scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the A. A. Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute, and the I. P. Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The scientists examined the effects of infection with two strains of the A(H1N1) influenza virus during pregnancy using an animal model (mice). Severe infection led to a sharp decrease in offspring survival—from the normal 92% to 20–46%. Even the surviving offspring showed significant disruptions in brain development. The primary focus of the study was the hippocampus, a brain region responsible for memory formation, learning, and emotional regulation. It is in the hippocampus that the process of new nerve cell formation—neurogenesis—actively occurs throughout the perinatal period and into adulthood.

The study found that the most serious adverse effects on the fetus were caused not by the influenza virus itself, but by the inflammatory response it triggered in the mother's body, which led to disruption of neurogenesis.

We found that inflammatory signals from the mother's body led to two critical consequences: suppression of neurogenesis and chronic activation of glial cells. The offspring of mice that had experienced an influenza infection during pregnancy had a decreased number of neuronal stem and progenitor cells, which potentially impacts nerve cell formation. At the same time, it was shown that glial cells, which normally perform protective and supportive functions, entered a constantly activated, "inflammatory" state in key areas of the hippocampus, creating an unfavorable environment for neuronal development. This may be one of the mechanisms for the development of potential serious neurocognitive disorders in the future, noted Anastasia Rakovskaya, a research engineer at the Molecular Neurodegeneration Research Laboratory at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

The study not only explains the observed link between influenza infection during pregnancy and the development of possible neurological complications in the future, but also suggests specific ways to protect the health of future generations.

Of course, the results of studies obtained on laboratory animals cannot be directly transferred to humans. However, given the available clinical data and the results of our work, we can formulate clear practical conclusions: 1. Vaccination of pregnant women against influenza should be a mandatory and primary preventative measure. 2. In the event of illness, antiviral therapy should be initiated as early as possible to suppress viral replication and, consequently, reduce the severity of the inflammatory response. 3. The development of safe drugs capable of selectively blocking proinflammatory cytokines in pregnant women is necessary, which could open a new direction in the development of anti-inflammatory drugs, said Yana Zabrodskaya, PhD in Physics and Mathematics and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies at the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU.

The implementation of the above measures will not only prevent long-term consequences for the child, but will also provide a significant economic effect, saving money on the treatment of possible mental and neurological disorders in the future.

All experiments were carried out with the financial support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (state assignment No. FSEG-2023-0014), with the exception of measurements of the expression of proinflammatory cytokine genes, which were funded by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (state assignment No. 056-00025-25-01, topic No. 123021300165-6).

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Fourth-year students of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations at the SPbPU Institute of Humanities, Maya Kazakova and Daria Savvateeva, won the All-Russian student project competition "Tourism Potential of Siberian Regions" with their creative concept for the urban educational and tourism quest "AZIMUT HOTELS: Siberian Code."

The winners of the "Siberian Code" project aim to develop Novosibirsk's territorial identity and enhance its tourist appeal through a modern format that combines gamification, storytelling, and partnerships with the city's cultural institutions.

The project's goal is to engage tourists in a historical, cultural, and scientific narrative that reveals the essence of Novosibirsk. The authors note that, unlike traditional tours, their case makes the city route interactive, targeting a digital audience aged 18–45, who are open to new formats and the active exchange of experiences on social media.

We offered Novosibirsk residents and guests a lively dialogue with the city. The idea is for the hotel to become a conduit for Novosibirsk's semantic layers—from its cultural cluster to its scientific heritage. "The Siberian Code" is an attempt to "assemble" the city into a story that can be experienced with the main characters," explained project co-author Maya Kazakova.

The "Siberian Code" route covers key points of the city's identity: the railway station, the opera and ballet theater, the philharmonic and musical theater, the local history and art museums, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the pharmacy museum.

The concept is based on a sequential progression through locations using game mechanics, hints, and digital tools. The focus is on balancing educational and entertaining components, engaging partners to offer prizes and discounts, and creating lasting connections between participants, cultural venues, and the hotel brand.

Marina Arkannikova, Director of the SPbPU Graduate School of Management and Social Sciences, noting the important role of the project's mentor, Associate Professor Irina Melnikova, emphasized the significance of the work for both the Polytechnic University and Novosibirsk: "This case demonstrates how our future graduates are already adept at working at the intersection of various fields of social engineering. The students not only presented a compelling approach in terms of methodological approaches but also proposed a philosophy for the city's brand, its values and semantic components. This is a crucial indicator that the Polytechnic University is preparing specialists capable of addressing the challenges of the city, society, and business—responsibly, measurably, and with consideration for the needs and values of their audiences and the objectives of Russia's cultural sovereignty."

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Vasily Kachalov (real name Shverubovich) was a great Soviet and Russian actor, master of artistic expression, and teacher. He was born on February 11, 1875, in Vilnius, to a priest's family. His father wanted his son to follow in the priestly line, but his mother, descended from an ancient noble family, instilled in him a love of literature and art at an early age.

Let's go to the calling

Kachalov shared his school days at the 1st Vilnius Gymnasium with Felix Dzerzhinsky, Boris Gorev, and Konstantin Galkovsky. Even then, the boy began to understand his calling: he possessed a phenomenal memory, recited poetry expressively, and performed in amateur theatricals. The budding actor's signature performance was a Chatsky monologue.

In 1893, Vasily entered the law faculty of St. Petersburg University, but even here his passion for the stage prevailed – he began acting in a student drama group under the direction of Vladimir Davydov.

How the pseudonym came about

His theatrical debut took place in 1896 at the Suvorin Theater of the Literary and Artistic Society. It was then that the famous "Kachalov" appeared – a stage name that, according to Faina Ranevskaya, was given to the aspiring actor by Alexander Suvorin himself, the theater owner, editor of the Novoye Vremya newspaper, and a close friend and mentor of Chekhov. According to another version, Vasily's new surname was invented by Fyodor Chaliapin, who saw it in a newspaper he was reading at a coffee shop while meeting the actor. Yet another version holds that the artist chose his stage name after reading an obituary for N. N. Kachalov, the former governor of the Arkhangelsk province, in a St. Petersburg newspaper.

From a provincial theater actor to a Moscow Art Theater legend

From 1897, Vasily Kachalov traveled around the country on tour with Vasily Dolmatov, and until 1900 he performed in Kazan and Saratov in the "Kazan-Saratov Association of Actors" under the direction of Mikhail Borodai.

Konstantin Stanislavsky and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko recognized a future star in the young provincial actor, and in 1900 invited him to join the troupe of the newly opened Moscow Art Theater. However, at their first meeting, Stanislavsky was terribly disappointed, saying, "You're an outsider. An outsider! Perhaps in two or three years you'll become more at home with us, understand us, and accept what we have."

By that time, Vasily Kachalov had already mastered the art of approaching roles, interacting with the audience, and understanding their mood. His remarkable insight and ability to grasp the psychology of his characters quickly made him one of the theater's most indispensable actors. His first major role was Berendey in Ostrovsky's "The Snow Maiden," then he became Stanislavsky's understudy in Chekhov's plays, followed by Tuzenbach in Chekhov's "Three Sisters," the Baron in Gorky's "The Lower Depths," and Ivan Karamazov in a stage adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel.

Anton Pavlovich, though initially critical, praised the actor's work highly and, as a token of his gratitude, presented him with his autographed book after the performances of "The Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters." "To dear Vasily Ivanovich Kachalov, as a fond keepsake from the deeply respected, loving, and grateful author."

During the revolutions, Kachalov toured with his troupe, led by Stanislavsky, in southern Russia, Europe, and even America. From 1924 onward, he performed in Moscow and earned enormous fees—up to 1,000 rubles—which he spent not only on personal expenses but also on helping the actors under his charge.

Vasily Ivanovich served at the Moscow Art Theater for nearly half a century, playing around 60 roles and becoming the theater's leading star. Each new role and production was a true event for the entire capital. Kachalov's Hamlet became the best in the theater's history, earning critics the nickname "the Russian Hamlet."

Friendship with Faina Ranevskaya

For many years, the magnificent Faina Ranevskaya and the talented Vasily Kachalov were close friends. According to the actress, their first meeting took place on Stoleshnikov Lane, when she heard a familiar voice. Realizing it was Kachalov, her idol and first love, she was so overwhelmed that she fainted. He, like a true gentleman, helped her come to her senses and stayed with her until he was sure all was well. Several years later, Ranevskaya found herself in Moscow again. Dreaming of attending a Kachalov performance, she wrote him a letter sharing her desire and recalling her fainting spell. In response, she was informed that two tickets were waiting for her at the theater manager.

Thus began a long and strong friendship between the magnificent Faina Ranevskaya and the talented Vasily Kachalov. They often met offstage, visited each other, had long conversations about art, and recited poetry to each other. She described him as intelligent, able to listen and empathize with others. She later admitted: "I've only loved two people in my life. The first was Kachalov. I don't remember the second."

"Give me your paw for luck, Jim."

Another close friend of Kachalov's was Sergei Yesenin, one of the most famous poets of the Silver Age. Vasily greatly admired his work and became one of the first to perform Yesenin's poems on stage. Until the last years of his life, he included them in the program of his literary evenings.

Yesenin dedicated one of his most famous works to his friend’s pet, the Doberman Jim.

"Give me your paw, Jim, for luck, I've never seen such a paw. Let's bark in the moonlight for the quiet, silent weather."

The first line of this poem may seem familiar to you. It's exactly what Lukashin said in "The Irony of Fate"!

Vasily Kachalov became a true legend of Russian theater and a paragon of acting excellence. His name is given to the Kazan Bolshoi Drama Theater, a gymnasium in Vilnius, and streets in Kazan, Novosibirsk, and Moscow.

His maternal great-granddaughter, Olga Lyubimova, is a journalist and theater scholar, and the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. In memory of the great People's Artist of the USSR, in February 2025, she opened the exhibition "Being Kachalov" at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater to commemorate the actor's 150th birthday.

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Maxim Shubarev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Setl Group; Jan Izak, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Setl Group; Ilya Eremenko, member of the Board of Directors of Setl Group; and Eduard Raikin, CEO of NSC (New Service Company) LLC. The guests were greeted by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy; Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security Maxim Pasholikov; and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

At the meeting, they discussed further cooperation and the development of joint projects. Then, Andrey Rudskoy and Valery Klimov, Director of the SPbPU History Museum, gave the partners a tour of the main building. They shared biographies of prominent university alumni and faculty, and in the Academic Council meeting room, they discussed the lives and work of the Polytechnic University's directors and rectors.

The guests were taken to the museum, where they were introduced to the history of the Polytechnic and also shown a new an exhibition dedicated to Olympic champion Evgeny Kulikov.

Afterwards, the delegation visited the Reading Room and the White Room. The rector spoke about the events held there. Boris Kondin, Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity, discussed in more detail the creative events for first-year students and spoke about the university's Pop and Symphony Orchestra. Andrey Rudskoy emphasized that engineering education should always be combined with creativity.

At the end of the meeting, the guests visited the renovated large physics auditorium and auditorium No. 159 named after Professor Elena Silnikova.

Setl Group is a long-standing partner of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Students from the Institute of Civil Engineering complete internships at the company and regularly attend construction site tours. Many Polytechnic University graduates successfully find employment at Setl Group and contribute to major construction projects in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. Furthermore, the company's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Maxim Shubarev, is a 1993 graduate of the university.

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