Transport Workers' Day: The work of those who move the world

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November 20th is a professional holiday celebrated in Russia: Transport Workers' Day.

The order establishing it was signed in 2020 and united employees from all transport sectors: from rail and road to aviation and water.

Each worker, whether a driver, engineer, dispatcher, or engineer, contributes to the development of the economy and social infrastructure of the country.

Our university has a Department of Transport Complex Management, where students aspire to become true professionals in this field. We are proud to train specialists who will shape the future of transport in Russia and beyond. In this department, students study not only theory but also practical aspects, enabling them to be prepared for today's challenges.

Scientists at the State University of Management conduct research aimed at improving transport systems and implementing innovative technologies, studying and improving the operation of unmanned aerial systems, and refining existing ground-based models.

We congratulate all current and future transport workers on their professional holiday. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and professionalism. You make the world a better and more convenient place, helping connect cities and regions and reach desired destinations.

Happy Holidays!

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Student Rally of St. Petersburg: Victories for Polytechnicians

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The St. Petersburg Student Team Gathering traditionally brought together all the proactive members of the Polytechnic University headquarters. Over the weekend, participants not only attended lectures, master classes, and training sessions, but also participated in various professional competitions.

At the Media Competition, the headquarters of the student brigades of the Polytechnic University took first place, consisting of Yuriy Gaichuk (SSO "Astra"), Matvey Spirin (SSO "Iskra") and Marina Tregubova (SPO "SOzvezdie").

In the competition for the best team compositions, the Polytechnicians undoubtedly stood out.

"The best command staff of the SSServo": Commander of the SSServo "Atria" Maria Markova – 1st place; Commissar of the SSServo "Altair" Oksana Menshchikova – 1st place; Master of the SSServo "Atria" Vlada Chernyaeva – 3rd place. "The best command staff of the SOF": Commander of the SOF "Orion" Maxim Zarubin – 1st place; Commissar of the SOF "Orion" Daniil Zaitsev – 1st place; Master of the SOF "Orion" Dmitry Korobeynikov – 1st place. "The best command staff of the SOP": Commissar of the SOP "Provorny" Ulyana Shtol – 1st place; Commandant of the SOP "Provorny" Ksenia Zubenko – 1st place. "The best command staff of the SPO": Commander of the SPO "SOzvezdie" Maria Kravchenko – 1st place; Methodologist of the SPO "SOzvezdie" Ekaterina Ryabizo – 2nd place; Aleksandr Karandashev, commandant of the SPO "SOzvezdie," took second place. Damir Asanov (SAO "Arkhont") was named the best SAO commissar in the "Best Crisis Solution" category.

During the season, service teams honed their skills to perfection and demonstrated this at the SSServO Professional Skills Competition.

Maid Nomination: Ekaterina Babkina (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Chef Nomination: Gleb Guzov (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Waiter Nomination: Marina Kiseleva (SSServO Altair) — 2nd place. Bartender Nomination: Vyacheslav Kuznetsov (SSServO Altair) — 3rd place.

At the same time, student construction teams worked at the “Professional Skills SSO” competition:

"Best Foreman": Matvey Dmitriev (SSO "Iskra") – 2nd place; Dmitry Korobeynikov (SSO "Orion") – 3rd place. "Best Work Team": Team "Iskra" – 1st place; Team "Orion" – 3rd place. "Best Occupational Safety Specialist": Petr Telov (SSO "Iskra") – 1st place; Veronika Valker (SSO "Orion") – 2nd place.

Members of Peter's detachments also worked on methodological developments. The master class "Sleepy Jellyfish" from the SPO "SOzvezdie" was recognized as the best, taking first place. Among the trainings, first place went to "Museum of Motives and Incentives" from the SPO "Scarlet Sails," and third place went to "Accept Yourself. This is Where It All Begins" from the SPO "SOzvezdie."

At the end of the program, members of all units gathered for a creative competition to see the most striking performances of the evening. The SPO "SOzvezdie" won the "Group Dance" category with their rousing number "Missing the Target." The SPO "Alye Parusa" and SPO "SOzvezdie," along with the SPO "Svoboda," also won the "Mini-Group Dance" category. Their number "In Anticipation of the Holiday" evoked that special feeling of anticipation among the audience and the jury.

The guys gave it their all, showing everyone what professionals they are in their field.

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On the second day of the All-Russian Teachers' Forum, the "Golden Names of Higher Education" were announced.

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On November 19, the second day of the All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers "Academic Community" was held at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The forum was organized by the State University of Management, the League of Higher Education Teachers, and the Ministry of Education and Science.

At the meeting, traditionally held on Higher Education Teachers' Day, the results of the annual All-Russian competition "Golden Names of Higher Education" were announced. More than 300 people participated in the event, including heads of leading universities, representatives of government agencies, and the academic community.

Antony Shvindt, Deputy Head of the Deputy Prime Minister's Secretariat, read a welcome address from Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. It noted that the forum, which brings together teachers from across the country, is addressing the most pressing issues and challenges, including the development of the teaching profession, the human resources potential of universities, and the introduction of innovations into the educational process.

"As Vladimir Putin noted, it's important to lay the groundwork so that undergraduate and graduate students are prepared to meet the challenges ahead. Thanks to you, the future of our country is being shaped," Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized.

Antoniy Shvindt also noted his experience in teaching and how it gives him a lot in his current work.

"It's important to impart knowledge, but the role of the educator is no less crucial, as students largely follow the teacher's example and look up to them: what they say, how they speak, and how they carry themselves. Your daily work is of enormous importance in achieving the national goals set by the President," concluded the Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Avetisov read a congratulatory message from Sergei Novikov, Head of the Presidential Administration's Department for Public Projects, on Higher Education Teachers' Day. In his message, Sergei Novikov thanked teachers for nurturing generations of talented specialists and young scientists and for inspiring them with their example to new achievements and discoveries.

Vladimir Stroev, Rector of the State University of Management, also delivered a welcoming speech:

"It's very important that the event is taking place in a sacred place for all educators—the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Previously, we met at regional venues in various cities, and the first day of the forum was held at the State University of Management, but this hall gives the event a special significance. Today, we traditionally present the awards of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition, which are becoming increasingly significant for the entire teaching community every year. Today is our big, shared celebration."

The awards ceremony was held with the participation of Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and Elena Lyapuntsova, Chair of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers.

The forum concluded with a walking and bus tour of Moscow, during which guests visited Zaryadye Park, Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, and admired the legendary views of our country's capital.

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Permafrost and oil and gas projects on the Polytechnic University's scientific agenda

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The 3rd industry conference "Oil and Gas Infrastructure on Permafrost Soils" was held in St. Petersburg. The conference focused on the study and discussion of issues related to the operation and construction of oil and gas facilities in permafrost zones.

The first conference on this topic was organized at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in November 2023. The organizers—SPbPU and Gazprom Neft—set the goal of uniting representatives of the scientific and industrial communities and creating a common platform for exploring new approaches to monitoring, developing, and safely operating facilities in the permafrost zone, as well as adapting them to climate change. The initial experiment proved successful, and a year later, the Polytechnic University the second conference took place "Oil and gas infrastructure on permafrost soils."

This year, the professional community meeting is being held at two venues—not only at SPbPU, but also at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.

The third conference was attended by over 300 representatives of oil and gas companies, service and manufacturing enterprises, and the engineering and scientific communities, including Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, NOVATEK, Rosneft, Surgutneftegaz, SIBUR, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Institute of the Earth Cryosphere of the Federal Research Center "Tyumen Scientific Center," the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and others. Leading Russian scientists, climatologists, government officials, and industry representatives sought answers to the challenges associated with climate change and the development of projects in the permafrost zone. The conference presented new technologies for permafrost soil monitoring and geotechnical monitoring, as well as solutions for thermal stabilization and ensuring the reliability of facilities in the Far North.

The first day of the conference took place at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. Vasily Tokarev, Head of the "Capital Construction of Oil and Gas Facilities" program at SPbPU's Scientific and Technological Complex "New Technologies and Materials," opened the event. Alexey Alkhimenko, Director of the Scientific and Technological Complex "New Technologies and Materials," delivered a welcoming address: "Today marks the opening of the third conference, which has attracted approximately 380 delegates. The number of participants grows each year. Most of them are business representatives, and this is most important; it demonstrates the relevance of the topics we discuss. In my opinion, this is no longer just a conference, but a community capable of addressing issues and working effectively in the chosen field."

Participants in the plenary discussion addressed topics such as the development of a state background monitoring system for permafrost, interaction with regions and businesses, and Gazprom Neft's strategy for technological development in the cryolithozone.

In 2024, Gazprom Neft established the Center for the Development and Operation of Permafrost Fields, which systematizes advanced approaches to the design, construction, and operation of industrial facilities in the Far North. The center's activities are focused on scientific research, comprehensive project assessments, and testing of technologies, equipment, and materials used to build infrastructure on permafrost soils.

More than 70% of promising fields in the Russian Federation are located in extreme zones with permafrost and permafrost soils, making construction difficult. Minimizing risks and increasing the reliability of field operations requires the development of new well construction and operation technologies, new approaches to the design, installation, and reliability of ground infrastructure, and the development of science-intensive products based on modern intelligent technologies.

The range of issues discussed by experts included geotechnical monitoring of oil and gas infrastructure facilities, climate change and environmental initiatives in the Arctic, engineering surveys on permafrost soils, well, pipeline, and road construction, and the development of technologies for the development and operation of facilities. The conference also focused on new approaches to education and training for the oil and gas industry.

The second day of the conference took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Alexander Yavarov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction and Leading Researcher at the Scientific and Technological Complex "New Technologies and Materials," spoke at the "Foundations on MMG and Thermal Stabilization Technologies" section. He presented a calculation of the stability of structures under conditions of solifluction and seismic impacts.

At the "Well and Pipeline Construction at MMG" section, Nikolai Vatin, Director of the "Digital Engineering in Civil Construction" Scientific and Technological Complex, discussed the use of fractal analysis of fiberglass pipe structure to monitor the technical condition of composite in-field pipelines. Artem Davydov, a research engineer at the "New Technologies and Materials" Scientific and Technological Complex's testing laboratory, presented a paper titled "Bimetallic Pipelines for the Development of Industrial Infrastructure at Arctic Offshore Fields."

Vladimir Konyushkov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering, spoke about the design of earth structures in complex geological and climatic conditions at the "Road Design and Construction on MMG" section.

The meeting of the working group "Design and Development of Infrastructure at MMG" was moderated by Vasily Tokarev, head of the "Capital Construction of Oil and Gas Facilities" department and research engineer at the Scientific and Technological Complex "New Technologies and Materials."

Interacting with industry at conferences like these gives us the opportunity to develop relevant topics and stay on top of trends. The Polytechnic University is constantly conducting research into improving construction in permafrost zones. Technologies are being implemented, new projects are being initiated—this is an ongoing process, and we see it as a long-term research agenda for the university," commented Alexey Alkhimenko.

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How to build a career in the field of building information modeling (BIM) technologies and grow into a construction company manager?

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Speech by Evgeny Nesterov

On November 11, Oleg Chernetchenko, Director of Design at the Laboratory of Intelligent Engineering Systems (LIES), and Evgeny Nesterov, Head of the Information Modeling Department at the same company, gave a lecture to second- and fourth-year students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). LIES experts have been creating smart buildings and spaces for living and business for 18 years, and in their free time, they conduct workshops. podcast about design.

The speakers provided detailed insights into career paths in BIM and design.

Evgeny Nesterov shared his professional story and discussed a difficult career choice: whether to take a risk and join a startup or accept a job offer from a stable company. This experience served as an opportunity to discuss strategies suitable for young professionals at the start and what's important to consider when making your first serious decisions.

Oleg Chernetchenko offered practical advice, including personal experience, on how to successfully navigate interviews: how to prepare, what's important to highlight when sharing your experience, and what skills are particularly valuable in future BIM specialists and designers.

Lively stories, new ideas, and honest conversations about the profession made the meeting especially valuable: such lectures help students look to the future with more confidence and understand how to chart their own development path.

If you missed this lecture but would like to attend the next ones, stay tuned for announcements on the SPbGASU website and social media – LIIS promises to return with new, exciting presentations.

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Polytechnic University will become the official partner of the Russian luge team: scientists will modernize the equipment.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian Luge Federation. The university will assist athletes in upgrading their equipment.

The cooperation agreement was signed by Alexey Borovkov, Chief Designer for the Scientific and Technological Program "System Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, Director of the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU, and Natalia Gart, President of the Russian Luge Federation.

Taking into account the positive experience interaction with three-time world champion Roman Repilov In light of the regular tightening of the International Luge Federation's rules, Russian lugers, together with scientists and engineers from the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," will analyze the design of sports sleds and develop innovative approaches to improving them, as well as enhancing the quality of materials, components of sports equipment, and athletes' gear.

"We are honored by the Russian Luge Federation's trust. Furthermore, we are focused on achieving the national goal of technological leadership—the superiority of our technologies and products over their foreign counterparts in key parameters. This is precisely what connects us to elite sports, where we also need to be faster, stronger, and higher, and, among other things, win with the help of the best technology and the best sports equipment," emphasized Alexey Borovkov. "Therefore, with our experience, technological capabilities, and expertise, we are ready to assist and support Russian lugers, who will be able to win competitions with the help of improved equipment. We hope that the road to international competitions will soon be open, where Russian athletes will be able to demonstrate their excellence."

As part of the collaboration, the Polytechnic University team will conduct research and development work to optimize the design parameters of the sports sled. Modifying the shape, testing the runner materials for glide under different climatic conditions, optimizing the runner cross-section, recommending materials for selection, and rapidly modifying the sleds are just a small part of the planned research.

The Luge Federation, in turn, will present its partner's innovative developments, granting Polytechnic the status of its official partner and partner of the Russian National Luge Team for 2025–2026.

"Today we signed a very important agreement," noted Natalia Gart, President of the Russian Luge Federation. "I hope this cooperation will be fruitful, as luge is a battle of technologies, a high-tech sport, and technically complex. Therefore, we need the latest developments and constantly improve our equipment manufacturing technologies to remain competitive in the global sporting arena. I am confident that Russian scientists and engineers at the Polytechnic University will rise to this challenge."

Specialists from the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at SPbPU will collaborate with the Russian Luge Federation. They have unique experience in mathematical and supercomputer modeling and the development of digital twins of the biomechanical triad "sled-racer-ice track."

Digital engineering is a high-tech, multidisciplinary, science-intensive approach to product development based on digital twin technology. It provides lifecycle support for products, maintaining a continuous connection between the physical (real) world and the digital (virtual) space.

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What do you know about the PISH project and the Priority 2030 program? We invite you to participate in the survey.

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Dear Polytechnicians!

Department for Coordination of Activities of Educational Organizations

To assess the level of public awareness, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science is conducting a sociological survey entitled "Public Awareness of the Advanced Engineering Schools Project and the Priority 2030 Strategic Academic Leadership Program."

The survey is being conducted on the sociological research platform of the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocentre".

Anyone can take part in the survey.

Duration: November 17, 2025 – November 28, 2025

To participate in the survey you must follow the link.

Main questionnaire

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The Friendship Festival at the Polytechnic University united the world's cultures.

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On the day of the 10th anniversary of the Harmony volunteer center, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted its annual international youth festival, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event brought together over 500 students from the Polytechnic University and other St. Petersburg universities, as well as young people from around the world, in an atmosphere of intercultural dialogue and mutual respect.

Before the concert program, guests explored 40 booths featuring students, Polytechnic youth organizations, and volunteer and charitable organizations from St. Petersburg. Guests enjoyed vibrant master classes and a fascinating introduction to the cultures of various countries and regions of Russia.

As part of the festival, the organizers invited everyone to participate in the All-Russian charity mutual aid campaign

The concert program in the White Hall was preceded by a vibrant ethnic fashion show featuring representatives from 19 countries and four regions of the Russian Federation: the Republic of Dagestan, the Chuvash Republic, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, China, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, Palestine, Korea, Indonesia, Ecuador, Tunisia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Yemen, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan.

The fashion show opened with the designer's collection "Imperial Porcelain" in the Russian style, designed by Yulia Skornyakova, a student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Humanities Institute, and a vocal performance of "Mother Earth" by international competition winners Vera Ugai (SPbSPMU) and Milana Kardashova (SPbSUVM). After a spectacular creative performance representing the Russian Federation, other participants in the ethnic fashion show followed. Spectators were treated to a diversity of cultures and national costumes: from traditional Chuvash attire from the early 20th century to the silk-and-gold embroidered Palestinian garments known as "tatriz."

The festival's grand opening began with a performance of the Russian national anthem by vocalists from the SPbPU student vocal studio "PoliVox." Welcoming remarks were addressed by Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security; Natalya Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute; Ivan Esipov, First Deputy Coordinator of the St. Petersburg Regional Branch of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) and a veteran of the SVO; Igor Zhukov, Director of the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities; Vladimir Garazha, Deputy Head of the Kalininsky District; and Fyodor Vladimirov, Acting First Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Regional Branch of the "Movement of the First."

Friendship and brotherhood are the greatest treasures! What is volunteerism? It's selfless participation in the fate of the Motherland, helping those in need, and a demonstration that the front and home front are united, that only together can we endure and win, says Andrei Goncharov, a member of the SVO and representative of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation in St. Petersburg.

The concert program included performances by youth groups: the Chinese number "Soaring Dragon," a welcoming lezginka from the Republic of Dagestan, the Korean drumming number "Yongchunim Solchangu" using the traditional double-headed changgu drum, "Dance with Arrows and Berry Picking" by the Ob Ugrians' creative folklore group "Uvas Khus," the Vietnamese number "Light of the Eastern Sun," and the Turkmen national dance "Kushtdepdi," which is included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The Friendship Festival at the Polytechnic University is more than just a meeting of cultures and peoples; it's an important step toward creating a shared future based on mutual understanding, respect, and solidarity. It's important to remember that events like these help preserve our cultural heritage, foster patriotism, and foster a love of Russia, including among international students, noted Igor Zhukov, Director of the St. Petersburg House of Nationalities.

The festival was attended by foreign dignitaries: Nezmadjon Mamadzhanov, Chairman of the Regional Public Organization "Center for Support and Development of Uzbek Culture," Waddah Al-Jundi, Director of the Center for Russian-Arab Cooperation in St. Petersburg, Asel Rashidova, Director of the Uzbek Cultural Center of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Ho Minh Nhit, Representative of the Vietnamese Students' Association in St. Petersburg, Gasan Gasanov, Head of the Representative Office of the Republic of Dagestan in St. Petersburg, Valerian Gavrilov, Chairman of the Chuvash National Cultural Autonomy, and others. All were presented with commemorative gifts in honor of the significant event.

It was an incredibly rich and vibrant day! The Friendship Festival once again proved that when we are together, nothing is impossible. Special thanks to our honored guests from the diaspora and cultural centers – your support is invaluable! The SPbPU International Student Community will continue to create a space where everyone can share their culture and learn about others, says Begench Mukhammedov, head of the International Student Community of the Humanities Institute and third-year student at the School of Law and System Engineering.

The festival took on special significance in connection with the 10th anniversary of its main organizer, the Harmony volunteer project center at the Polytechnic University, which began its work in the fall of 2015.

The very first Friendship Festival took place in 2016 and has undergone three rebrandings (in 2017, 2019, and 2022), but it continues to unite young people from all over the world.

I would like to sincerely congratulate the Harmony Center and its director, Tatyana Nam, on this very important and significant event. Being a spectator at the Friendship Festival, it was a pleasure to return to that warm atmosphere and reminisce. Harmony gave me great opportunities for self-fulfillment, new acquaintances, and a cozy atmosphere that I still want to immerse myself in today. I hope and sincerely believe that the center will continue to develop and reach new heights! said Artyom Kononov, former chairman of the Institute of Economics trade union, graduate student at the Institute of Economics, Machine Learning, and Technology, and deputy head of the sales department at Arman.

The celebration concluded with a performance of the song "Polytechnicians Are Us!" by soloists from the PoliVox vocal studio, with lyrics and music written by Maria Guner, a second-year student at the Humanities Institute and head of the PoliNova songwriting club. All the festival organizers took the stage to join in singing the anniversary anthem of the Harmony Center.

The festival's organizing committee would like to express special gratitude to SPbPU Vice-Rector Maxim Pasholikov and the Director of the Humanities Institute, Natalia Chicherina.

The event was held with the support of the Youth Policy Council under the Academic Council of SPbPU, the Directorate of the Humanities Institute, and the Higher School of International Educational Programs of SPbPU.

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Polytechnic University and RTSU are jointly training school teachers for Tajikistan.

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In November, the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University held advanced training courses for physics and computer science teachers in Russian-language schools in the Republic of Tajikistan. The program was implemented as part of an international collaboration between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and RTSU in response to the growing demand for modern science education in the country's schools.

The training was conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person and remote modules, and covered two 72-hour courses: "Using Information Technology to Support the Physics Educational Process" and "Current Approaches to Teaching Computer Science in the Context of the Digital Transformation of Education." The course speakers were leading SPbPU faculty members—Pyotr Velikorussov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, and Yuri Melnik, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Engineering.

Over the course of 11 days, teachers from Dushanbe, Kulob, and other cities not only attended lectures but also actively participated in practical classes, laboratory experiments, methodological discussions, and team projects. Particular attention was paid to interactive methods, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence tools that help make physics and computer science lessons visual, motivating, and research-oriented.

"It's impossible to talk about quality education today without digital tools and project-based learning. We tried to show our colleagues how technology can help boost students' interest in the subject," noted Yuri Melnik.

As part of the computer science module, each participant developed their own mini-course: filled it with lectures and practical assignments, set up an assessment system, and tested it in a group.

"Creating our course turned out to be challenging, but incredibly interesting," shared Sadokat Azizova, a computer science teacher at Dushanbe Lyceum No. 3. "We realized how important it is to consider not only the content but also the logic of interaction with students in the digital environment."

During physics classes, teachers worked with virtual laboratories developed at the Institute of Physics and Mathematics at SPbPU, as well as with real laboratory equipment from the Physics Department at RTSU. One of the key objectives was to develop a research-based approach to teaching among teachers.

Physics isn't just about formulas; it's a way of seeing the world. It's important for teachers to be able to convey this sense of discovery to their students, emphasized Pyotr Velikorussov.

Upon completion of the program, all participants who successfully passed the final assessment received advanced training certificates in the established Russian Federation format. RTSU management highly praised the teachers' level of engagement and intends to make these courses a regular feature, gradually expanding them to other subject areas.

The project has become a shining example of how Russian university education exports can be not only strategic but also personally meaningful, directly impacting the quality of school education and inspiring teachers to new achievements.

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The Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering for Research participated in an international conference in China.

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Olga Pastukh presents a certificate to a graduate student participating in the conference.

On November 15–16, Zhengzhou University (ZZU, China), in collaboration with the Henan Provincial Cultural Heritage Committee, held an international conference, "Transportation Heritage Preservation and Sustainable Urban Development." The conference brought together environmentalists, cultural heritage conservationists, sustainable development experts, and academics.

Olga Pastukh, Deputy Dean for Research of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at SPbGASU, Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural and Civil Engineering, and PhD in Architecture, presented a report at the conference entitled "Architectural Aspects of the Development of Transport Routes and Rail Links between Russia and China in the Late 19th – Mid 20th Centuries." "Preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of railway strongholds according to the basic principles of reconstruction of historical territories between Russia and China is an important part of preserving history and the basis for the further development of cultural communication and international cooperation. The basic principles include the comprehensive reconstruction of individual fragments of the urban environment, including individual architectural objects, taking into account modern urban-ecological norms and rules; preservation and enhancement of the positive qualities of the existing architectural and spatial environment, neutralization or elimination of dissonant development elements; continuity in urban planning and architectural design; streamlining work in the field of identifying architectural monuments; an individual approach to each cultural heritage site; competent engineering and design support for objects; "Development of reconstruction projects on a competitive basis; development and consideration of regional urban planning norms and regulations," she noted.

Presenting reports on the situation in their countries, the plenary session participants emphasized the need for international cooperation in preserving cultural heritage, sites, and settlements formed along transportation routes, including the Silk Road and the Trans-Siberian Railway, which connected European Russia with the Far East and China. Furthermore, the speakers noted the undeniable importance of restoring intercultural interaction to preserve the national authenticity of heritage sites and conducting joint research in this area.

Presentations at the thematic sections included international specialists, as well as master's and doctoral students conducting research, archaeological, and project work in relevant areas under academic supervision. Following the section sessions, the students received certificates of honor from the conference's international guests.

At the closing ceremony, held at the Institute of Architecture at Zhengzhou University, Professor Emeritus, UNESCO Fellow in Cultural Studies, and Director of the Asian Association of Cultural Heritage Management (AAHM) spoke. He thanked all participants for their active discussion of the cultural heritage issues of transport cities and ways to further develop them, taking into account modern environmental standards and economic aspects within the framework of sustainable territorial development.

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