SPbPU presented the results of the Priority 2030 program implementation

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On November 19, 2025, in Moscow, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, one of the first group of universities to receive grants from the Priority 2030 program, presented the results of its 2025 University Development Program to the Development Program Support Council. Key development areas for the university in the coming years were also outlined.

The SPbPU delegation included:

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy; Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of Department at PJSC Gazprom Oleg Aksyutin; SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin; Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership Oleg Rozhdestvensky; and Director of the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" Aleksey Borovkov.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy commented on the significance of the "Priority 2030" program for universities: "Thanks to the "Priority 2030" program, Russian universities have received another incentive to make long-overdue changes. It sets a unified development vector that is important not only for individual universities but for the Russian higher education system as a whole. As part of the "Priority 2030" program, we have launched an internal transformation at SPbPU. This is necessary to strengthen our contribution to the country's technological leadership and develop the best engineering education in Russia. I would also like to specifically acknowledge our partners, high-tech companies and corporations with whom we work under the "qualified customers" model, and thank them for their support and active participation in joint projects."

During the defense, Oleg Rozhdestvensky, Head of the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership, explained that in 2024, based on an analysis of the groundwork laid over the past five years, the university has focused on developing three key scientific and technological areas (KST): "System Digital Engineering," "Materials, Technologies, and Production," and "AI for Cross-Industry Problem Solving." Together with enterprises from the real sectors of the economy, 21 projects were selected that fall within these KST areas, corresponding to four of the nine NTPs. Financial results for 2025 confirmed the correctness of the KST choice made in 2024.

During his speech, the speaker also focused on developments for the real sector of the economy, particularly for oil and gas engineering. He presented to the Council a project to create a high-tech production facility for power engineering components for civil and special-purpose applications. He also focused on a project to manufacture hot gas path components for the T32 GPA "Ladoga" gas turbine. A combustion chamber nozzle has already been designed, manufactured, and laboratory tested. In November, development of a comprehensive technology for manufacturing first- and second-stage nozzle blades for the gas turbine's high-pressure turbine using additive manufacturing was completed. A Russian-produced heat-resistant cobalt alloy was used as the base material, providing the characteristics necessary for operation in extreme operating conditions. Development is currently underway to manufacture first- and second-stage rotor blades using an additive manufacturing method with a directional structure from a heat-resistant, non-weldable nickel alloy.

Oleg Aksyutin, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of the Gazprom Department, commented on the significance of the presented developments: "The long-standing cooperation between SPbPU and Gazprom is strategic in nature. With the support of the Priority 2030 program, PJSC Gazprom and the Polytechnic University are working closely to address critical issues for the entire Russian energy sector, including optimizing maintenance and repair costs and reducing the lead times for the manufacture and delivery of spare parts and components. Of particular note here is the manufacture of components for the hot gas path of the T32 gas turbine unit of the Ladoga gas pumping unit. Furthermore, SPbPU specialists have made a significant contribution to the development of regulatory documentation by developing a number of documents for the Gazprom Standardization System. Their implementation will enable the company to address a number of pressing issues, primarily reducing the cost and lead times of certification testing by conducting digital tests sufficient to assess compliance with established requirements.

Regarding plans, SPbPU will undergo institutional changes in the coming years that will impact the university's economic model. Specifically, emphasis will be placed on faculties focused on training highly qualified engineers to meet industrial needs, leading engineering schools, and research and technology and production centers designed to support the development and implementation of technologies in industry.

Following the meeting of the Council for Support of University Development Programs, recipients of grant support for 2026 will be selected.

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A delegation from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) made an official visit to leading universities in the People's Republic of China.

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Sergey Mikhailov, Svetlana Golovina, Evgeny Korolev, and Dmitry Ulrikh at the Henan Urban Planning University Museum

In early November, a delegation from the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering made an official visit to the People's Republic of China. The purpose of the trip was to develop international cooperation, strengthen partnerships, and expand joint research and educational projects with the country's largest universities.

The delegation was led by Svetlana Golovina, First Vice Rector of SPbGASU. The delegation included Sergey Mikhailov, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs; Evgeny Korolev, Vice Rector for Research; Dmitry Ulrikh, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management; Natalya Golovina, Director of the Center for Education Quality Monitoring; and Shuainat Akhmadulaeva, Head of the International Affairs Department.

The first stop of the visit was Anhui University of Science and Technology, one of the leading scientific and educational centers in Anhui Province, which includes more than 40 state-level research institutes and laboratories.

SPbGASU was greeted by Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee Yu Yugang, Vice-Rector Zhao Ying, and Professor Feng Shouzhong. During the meeting, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, which provides for:

academic exchange of students and faculty; holding joint scientific events; preparing publications and implementing research projects.

The next stage of the trip was a visit to Zhengzhou University, one of the largest universities in China, part of the national Double First-Class program.

The SPbGASU delegation was met by Vice-Rector Wang Haijie, representatives of the International Department, and faculty. The parties signed an expanded cooperation agreement, which includes:

Academic mobility programs; joint educational initiatives; exchange of teachers and researchers; participation in international scientific projects; creation of joint research centers and laboratories.

The Chinese side emphasized the high potential of SPbGASU as a partner in the field of engineering and architectural education.

The final stop of the visit was Henan University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (HSU), with whom SPbGASU has been developing cooperation since 2017. Since 2022, SPbGASU faculty have been participating in the undergraduate program in Water Supply and Sanitation, and several university specialists have been appointed visiting professors at HSU.

The delegation was met by Rector Chen Guixiang, Vice Rector Sun Yuzhou, and representatives of the university's international services. The following topics were discussed at the meeting:

launching a joint 4.0 double degree program; establishing international educational institutions; developing scientific laboratories; holding conferences, summer schools, and research seminars.

A special event was the participation of a delegation from SPbGASU in the graduation ceremony of the outgoing academic mobility program. SPbGASU students who studied at KSU from October 20 to November 14, 2025, successfully completed the program and received certificates.

The official visit of the SPbGASU delegation to China marked a significant step in the development of the university's international cooperation. The signing of memoranda and agreements opened up new opportunities in academic mobility, joint educational programs, including dual degree programs, research projects, participation in international grants, and the establishment of research centers.

The Chinese partners expressed interest in expanding cooperation and praised SPbGASU's scientific and educational potential. The results of the visit form the basis for long-term cooperation and strengthen SPbGASU's position in the international academic community.

A report on the SPbGASU delegation's visit is available on the KSU website.

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The World Pomor: How an Arkhangelsk Peasant Created Russian Science

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On November 19 (November 8, old style), 1711, in the harsh Pomor village of Mishaninskaya near Arkhangelsk, a boy was born who was destined to revolutionize Russian science: Mikhailo was born into the family of a wealthy Pomor peasant, Vasily Dorofeevich Lomonosov, whose ancestors had spent generations on dangerous sea voyages in the White Sea.

Childhood and youth

The early years of the future beacon of intellect were darkened by the early death of his mother, the first literate teacher who taught him to read. When his father remarried, young Misha's life became a harsh trial: his stepmother was jealous of his thirst for knowledge, and reproaches were constantly heard in the house.

In December 1730, feeling an irresistible thirst for knowledge, a nineteen-year-old boy took a desperate step. One night, secretly from his family, he left his family home, taking only a little food and clutching two priceless books to his heart—Grammar and Arithmetic. Attaching himself to a convoy carrying frozen fish, he set out on foot for Moscow, a journey that took three long weeks.

His universities

In the ancient capital, fate smiled upon the stubborn Pomor: thanks to the patronage of Archbishop Feofan Prokopovich, he was able to enroll in the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy, concealing his peasant origins. His years of study were not easy: he was older than most of his fellow students, endured ridicule, and lived in extreme poverty. But incredible tenacity, a fierce determination to stand up for himself, and brilliant abilities helped him overcome all difficulties.

Just six years later, in 1736, Lomonosov, among twelve of the best students, was sent to Germany to study mining, chemistry, and metallurgy. At the University of Marburg, under the guidance of the renowned philosopher Christian Wolff, he discovered European science, and in Freiberg, he learned the practical intricacies of mining from the stern master Johann Henckel.

The path to oneself

His return to his homeland in 1741 presented a new challenge: at the Academy of Sciences, Mikhail Vasilievich encountered opposition from German scholars who were unwilling to acknowledge the upstart self-taught scientist. But his genius could not go unnoticed: first Empress Elizabeth I and then Catherine II, recognizing his achievements, offered him patronage. Ivan Ivanovich Shuvalov, an enlightened nobleman who became a loyal ally and friend, played a special role in Lomonosov's life.

Rumor has it that Elizabeth Petrovna was particularly fond of the young scholar, practically calling him a brother. This gave rise to the legend that the tall and handsome Mikhailo was in fact the illegitimate son of Peter I, who traveled extensively through the Pomor lands while building the Russian navy. In reality, the great reformer's daughter was somewhat intimidated by the scholar's enormous stature and even said that he reminded her of her father in his fierceness and drive.

His University

In 1748, after much effort, the great figure of the Enlightenment established Russia's first chemical laboratory, where he launched research on an unprecedented scale. Amazing discoveries were born here: stained glass technology, mosaic smalt recipes, chemical analysis of minerals, "porcelains," "glasses," and even mosaics.

The crowning achievement of Lomonosov's efforts was the founding of Moscow University in 1755. Together with Shuvalov, he thought through every detail—from the curriculum to the admissions rules—insisting that the university's doors be open to talented youth of all social classes. "At the university, the student who has studied more is considered more respectable," he wrote, challenging class prejudices.

Mikhail Vasilyevich's scientific discoveries were ahead of their time: the law of conservation of matter, the wave theory of heat, the discovery of the atmosphere of Venus, and the fundamentals of physical chemistry. His 1755 "Russian Grammar" codified the Russian literary language, demonstrating its richness and expressiveness.

Lomonosov died on April 4, 1765, leaving behind not just scholarly works, but an entire country ripe for enlightenment. His life became living proof that true genius can overcome any obstacle—be it the harshness of the Pomor nature, the mistrust of academics, or class prejudices.

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Celebrating the Creators of the Future: Today is Higher Education Teachers' Day

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Every year on November 19, Russia celebrates Higher Education Teachers' Day. This professional holiday is dedicated to those whose work is connected with science and the training of new generations of specialists. The date itself coincides with the birthday of the founder of the Russian academic system, a great figure of the Age of Enlightenment, Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov.

In 1696, a decree by Tsar Peter I ordered the invitation of foreign scholars to the empire and the sending of the most talented Russian students abroad. This document laid the foundation for the creation of the Academy of Sciences, which officially opened in 1724, after the death of the emperor. Saint Petersburg State University, founded that same year, became the oldest university in the country.

According to various sources—from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science to the media service portal Rambler—Russia's modern higher education system comprises over 1,000 universities, home to nearly 250,000 professors and over 4.2 million undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to scientific and educational achievements, our universities also hold records. Many of our leading universities stand out for their scale. For example, over 50,000 of our compatriots and foreign students are studying at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and our university has over 10,000 students this year. At the other extreme is the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, with 560 students. Here, the traditions of the medieval individual approach are preserved, when deans had no more than ten students, and everyone lived and studied as a single commune. MGIMO (U) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation holds a Guinness World Record for studying the largest number of foreign languages—55, including Swahili and Farsi. And the Ural State University of Physical Education offers a bachelor's degree in eSports coaching—one of the few such programs offered at the federal level.

The success of our domestic university community is unsurprising, as we boast some of the best higher education professors in the world. Judge for yourself:

Knowledge. The majority of Russian teachers hold academic degrees: 14.4% are doctors of science, 56.6% are candidates of science, and every other teacher holds an academic title: 8.7% are professors, 37.6% are associate professors. Wisdom. Teachers are predominantly over 50 years old: 19% are over 65, 30% are aged 50–64, 14.2% are aged 45–49, and 6.8% are young teachers under 30. Broader outlook. Each Russian university teacher teaches, on average, six courses, and at leading universities, the teaching load is five courses per teacher. Fundamentalism. The foundation of our academic teaching is a special form of scientific activity that explores the patterns of development of human society and all aspects influencing it. This is why 25.6% of the disciplines taught are in the social sciences. 20% are professional disciplines, 15.6% are technical sciences, 13.8% are mathematics and programming, 12.1% are humanities, 11.4% are natural sciences, 7.8% are foreign languages.

The State University of Management occupies a special place in the structure of Russian higher education—it was the first university in the country to begin training highly professional managers for the national economy. Our alma mater, dating back to 1885, has graduated over 200,000 highly qualified specialists, many of whom today shape the development of key sectors of the economy and public administration. SUM's ongoing participation in state research and educational programs confirms the university's status as a modern academic center, preserving its proud traditions in training future leaders.

On this festive day, the entire university community—students, alumni, and colleagues—heartily congratulates our esteemed faculty! Your wisdom, patience, and boundless dedication ignite an insatiable thirst for knowledge in the hearts of our students and postgraduates. Your daily work is our most valuable contribution to the future of Russia.

Thank you for every lecture, every piece of smart advice, and the warmth of your soul that you give to your students.

Happy Higher Education Teacher's Day!

I wish you good health, inexhaustible inspiration, talented students, and loyal disciples—not only on this holiday, but every day!

Vivat Academy! Vivant professors! Semper sin in flore!

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Take part in the All-Russian Conference on Sustainable Management

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November 20 marks the deadline for applications and abstracts for participation in the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Sustainable Management: Projects, People, Research," which will take place on December 4, 2025, at the State University of Management.

Leading scientists and practitioners, research and teaching staff, as well as young researchers studying in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs for training scientific and research-pedagogical personnel at higher education institutions under the academic supervision of research and teaching staff are invited to participate.

The conference is being held as part of the GPM Awards Russia 2025 National Competition, held annually by the Project Alliance Project Managers Association since 2019. This year's conference is dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the birth of Mark Lvovich Razu, one of the founders of the project management school in Russia. For over 45 years, from 1965 to 2011, Mark Lvovich worked at the State University of Management, beginning as a senior lecturer and rising to director of the Institute of Construction Management, which in 1996 established and successfully developed the first Project Management Department in Russia.

Topics of presentations:

Best business practices and challenges in sustainable project management. Sustainable project management in higher education. Application of sustainable project management at the state and municipal government levels; Contribution of non-profit organizations (NPOs) to sustainable development. Sustainable project management methodology: principles, approaches, methods, and tools. Fostering a culture of conscious production and consumption through the implementation of sustainable projects. Project management development horizons: regenerative, hybrid, and neural network approaches.

The conference proceedings will be published in a collection and submitted for indexing to the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). Some authors will be encouraged to submit articles for the journals "Vestnik Proektnogo Upravleniye," "Vestnik Universiteta," and "Upravlenie."

More information on the requirements for the text formatting for the conference proceedings and a sample can be found on the website.

The All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Sustainable Management: Projects, People, Research" is organized by the State University of Management, the Project Managers Association "Project Alliance," and the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

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Students and faculty from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) serve as experts in the Consumer Trust competition.

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Conference "Consumer Confidence" at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

On November 18, the expert council of the 18th Public Independent Competition "Consumer Confidence 2025"—one of the most significant events in the real estate industry, supported by the governments of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region—held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). Established in 2008, the competition is now in its 18th year and remains the only one in the industry where consumer opinion plays a key role in determining the winners.

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has been the competition's official professional partner for 12 years. As Galina Tokunova, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPbGASU, noted, the university annually participates in both the expert council and the organizing committee of the event, making a significant contribution to improving the rules and methodology. SPbGASU faculty members help develop the evaluation criteria, review incoming proposals, and participate in updating the competition requirements to reflect trends in the construction industry.

One of the competition's key features is a multi-stage selection process, including online voting, expert company reviews, site visits, and a mystery shopping survey. During this stage, students from the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPbGASU, undergoing special training, act as mystery shoppers: they make test calls, visit the offices of developers, real estate companies, banks, and management companies, and evaluate the usability and accuracy of information presented on their websites.

Together with the competition organizers, the university developed a detailed questionnaire assessing companies' customer focus, quality of consultations, and adherence to ethical standards. Students complete it following their visits, providing analytical feedback on their scores.

"Over the years, we've become convinced that our students are the best prepared. They understand the specifics of the real estate market well and take a responsible approach to company valuations. The margin of error between students' results and those of professional experts is minimal, demonstrating the high level of their training," noted Galina Tokunova.

Participation in the "Consumer Trust" study is included in the Marketing curriculum. Survey and observation results are used as practical training for the course, and the data obtained assist students in their term papers and research. In recent years, analytical papers and studies have been prepared based on the competition materials, focusing on the specifics of customer experience and methods for assessing companies' customer focus.

Participation in the competition gives students the opportunity to master methods for professionally assessing the quality of services, learn to identify correct and incorrect practices in the real estate market, and apply this knowledge in their future professional activities.

University faculty members serve on the competition's expert council. During this stage, they visit developers' sites to assess construction readiness, landscaping, the projects' compliance with stated requirements, and the level of communication with consumers. All collected data, including online voting and mystery shopping results, is then compiled and discussed at a meeting of the expert council, after which the final rankings are compiled.

The competition organizers emphasize the importance of SPbGASU's participation: their long-standing collaboration confirms the quality of training for future specialists and the university's expertise. SPbGASU students have repeatedly demonstrated a deep understanding of the real estate market, and their participation helps the competition maintain high standards of objectivity.

"Consumer Trust" is a public competition in the real estate market of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, held since 2008. In 2025, it will include three main stages: online voting (May 15 – August 31), a mystery shopper survey and expert visits (September – October), and an expert council meeting (November). The winners will be announced by December 31, and the awards ceremony will take place in February 2026.

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The State University of Management (GUU) studied the state of Russian science: trends and challenges

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Today, the entire country celebrates Higher Education Teachers' Day. We thank our mentors for the knowledge they imparted, the practical experience they provided, and the path they paved the way to science.

In anticipation of the celebration, representatives of the State University of Management assessed the trends that have emerged in recent years in the development of human resources for Russian science.

Scientists have determined how the number of scientific personnel and organizations has changed, the average age of a researcher, which regions are most attractive to specialists, and how interest is related to average salaries. The analysis provides an answer to the question, "How to attract personnel to science?"

During the work, representatives of the Department of Statistics of the State University of Management, Ekaterina Dolgikh and Lidiya Parshintseva, studied data for 2018-2023, contained in the materials of the Federal State Statistics Service and the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

Where it arrived and where it departed

During the period under review, the number of organizations engaged in research and development increased by 4.4%, reaching 4,125 units. However, the total number of research staff decreased by 1.8%, reaching 670,600. However, the proportion of staff with higher education increased by 2%. This trend could lead to improved quality and reliability of research.

More than half of the workforce works in research and development organizations, and approximately 15% in design organizations, with the number of employees in both sectors declining over the past five years. At the same time, the share of personnel in industrial manufacturing organizations has increased from 7.8% to 12.3%, which may be due to increased production volumes.

Researchers are predominantly men, accounting for 61.4% in 2023. The average age of employees has remained unchanged since 2019, at around 46 years.

New personnel in science

In 2023, the number of admitted students increased by 11,900, reaching 112,200. There was also a nearly two-percent increase in the share of those admitted after graduating from a higher education institution. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the program in supporting young researchers, which is implemented by many scientific organizations and universities, offering internships, grants, and other opportunities.

The most scientifically advanced regions

Organizations and employees engaged in research and development are primarily concentrated in the Central Federal District, which in 2023 accounted for 37.4% of organizations and 50.4% of employed personnel. Significant figures are also observed in the Volga and Northwestern Federal Districts.

The lowest values for these indicators in 2023 were recorded in the Far Eastern Federal District: the share of organizations was 3.3%, and the number of personnel was 1.0%.

Not by salary alone

The researchers also examined the relationship between the availability of research and development personnel in organizations and wages in the region.

An interesting fact emerged: in a number of regions, despite high salaries, there is a shortage of research workers. These include the Arkhangelsk Region, the Nenets and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs, and the Zabaykalsky Krai. As for the autonomous okrugs, much of their economy is focused on resource extraction, which requires equipment and technology but does not always create demand for research or scientific personnel.

At the same time, despite low wages in the Penza region, we see a high level of availability of scientific personnel in organizations. This may be due to the presence of seven regional business incubators and the active development of the IT park.

How to attract people to science

As we can see, high salaries are not the only way to attract and retain researchers. A comprehensive approach is required. It is also important to create support funds for young researchers, allocating funds for their training, internships, participation in conferences, and publication of scientific papers.

The development and implementation of regional programs to attract and retain scientific personnel will have a positive impact on the human resource potential of science.

It is important to create modern research centers and laboratories, provide access to databases, libraries, computing and other resources necessary for conducting research.

To achieve the desired results, it is also necessary to establish interaction between the scientific community, government agencies and business.

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Polytechnician Pavel Kozlovsky is the winner of the first Social Architects Competition

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The Senezh Management Workshop hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the first Social Architects Competition, organized by the Expert Institute for Social Research in collaboration with the "Russia – Land of Opportunities" Presidential Platform and RANEPA. Pavel Kozlovsky, Deputy Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the "Digital Engineering" School of Advanced Studies at SPbPU, was one of the winners. Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, attended the ceremony.

The competition's scale was impressive: over 7,500 applications were submitted from all regions of the country. After a selection process that included tests and trials, only 220 of the best specialists advanced to the finals. Of these, 74 were named winners, receiving invitations to a special training program designed for future leaders of social projects. The winners represent 25 regions of the Russian Federation.

In early 2025, Pavel Kozlovsky submitted an application for the competition, which included three unique projects directly related to the activities and development of SPbPU.

The "Cloud Quest" project for first-year students at the Polytechnic University was held every September 1st from 2016 to 2020. It accelerated first-year students' adaptation to the university environment and paved the way for their introduction to the history and capabilities of the Polytechnic University. The Student Community Accelerator project was developed and successfully tested for communities at SPbPU, and later at Slavic universities (RAU, KRSU, BRU). The project aims to develop a unified vision for the development of student communities. The "Paleopark of Russia" project is another initiative by Pavel Kozlovsky and his team, allowing participants to enjoyably immerse themselves in the world of paleontology and earth sciences through expeditions, an online school, excursions, exhibitions, and master classes. One of the most recent activities is the organization of excursions in collaboration with SPbPU at the restored "Laboratory and Museum of Mineralogy and Geology" exhibition in the Chemistry Building. At the event, Paleopark staff will conduct a tour and master class.

To demonstrate his competencies during his application, Pavel Kozlovsky listed Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security at SPbPU, and Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Digital Engineering School at SPbPU, as his trusted confidants. Their support and affirmation of Pavel's professional qualities played a significant role in his success. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University once again confirmed its status as a leading institution in cutting-edge fields and provided an opportunity for a representative of a nascent profession in Russia—social architect—to prove himself. The first module of the special training program for the competition winners is scheduled to begin in late November 2025.

Social architects are professionals who design and implement social practices and initiatives aimed at addressing pressing societal challenges. Within the context of social architecture, they act as intermediaries and organizers, facilitating effective communication between various social groups, institutions, and government agencies.

This material was prepared with the support of a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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Higher Education Teacher's Day

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Congratulations to all SPbGASU researchers on World Higher Education Teachers' Day!

May your multifaceted teaching talents, competence, and responsibility help you find solutions to the most complex professional challenges and earn the highest grades—the love and respect of your students!

We wish everyone continued success in their research and teaching careers, self-confidence, good health, and prosperity!

Thank you for your work!

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"Only Forward!": Polytechnic University Presents Its Initiatives at the Federal Tax Service Youth Forum

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The fourth St. Petersburg Tax Forum, the largest regional platform for discussing current tax policy issues, developing public-private dialogue, and improving tax literacy, took place in St. Petersburg. This year's event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the implementation of a human-centered approach in public administration.

The forum brought together approximately 3,000 participants, including representatives of businesses, government agencies, public organizations, and the scientific and educational communities. Speakers included heads of federal and regional agencies, experts from the Federal Tax Service of Russia, and representatives of business associations and leading universities.

For the first time, the event's program included the Youth Forum "FTS-35: Growing Together!", aimed at students, young professionals, and tax authorities. Leading industry experts and executives shared their experiences, practical case studies, and visions for opportunities for young people.

Key speakers of the forum

Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Roman Volkovsky, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations; Maria Gladysheva, Deputy Head of the Professional Development Department of the Federal Tax Service of Russia; Aleksey Matveyev, General Director of the St. Petersburg Project Office "Cultural Capital"; Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, invited as an expert.

The discussion was moderated by Maxim Melnichuk, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia for St. Petersburg.

Today, we're discussing young people and their role not only in the tax service but also in the civil service system. It's important for us to discuss not only official matters, but also the real, substantive issues that concern today's students and young professionals. Today's generation isn't just focused on income; they value flexibility, self-expression, and a personalized approach. Therefore, in our session, we're focusing on human-centeredness, professional development, and new opportunities for young people," noted Maksym Melnichuk.

At the "FTS-35: Growing Together!" forum, Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, delivered a report entitled "Polytechnic University and the Future of Public Service: Partnership, Development, and Opportunities." His presentation was a key element of a discussion session dedicated to opportunities for young people in public service.

In his speech, he shared successful practices for developing youth initiatives and discussed career opportunities in public service. Maxim Vladimirovich focused on how modern student associations help develop professional and leadership competencies. In the first part of his presentation, the speaker introduced the Polytechnic University and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade as a center for training highly qualified specialists. He discussed the university's success in national and international rankings, its high graduate employment rates, and emphasized the importance of a vibrant extracurricular environment.

Maxim Ivanov discussed his experience conducting intensive educational programs on public and municipal administration. These programs, aimed at high school students and prospective university students, allow them to become familiar with the program's training areas, experience management roles, and gain initial skills in solving public policy cases. These intensive programs are becoming an important tool for early career guidance and foster a conscious interest in public service among prospective students as part of the school-university-employer pipeline.

A separate section of the report focused on the university's participation in the career guidance project "Smolny School," aimed at preparing motivated schoolchildren for further education and careers in public and municipal administration. The Polytechnic University is making a significant contribution to the project's development: developing educational modules, conducting lectures and master classes, engaging schoolchildren in solving real-world management problems, and introducing them to the modern system of training for civil service personnel.

In addition, Polytechnic actively participates in the tax classes project, where schoolchildren gain basic knowledge of the tax system, become familiar with government governance mechanisms, and experience the role of young tax specialists.

The St. Petersburg Tax Forum demonstrates the importance of open dialogue between the state, society, and young professionals. It's crucial for us to show schoolchildren and students that public service is a modern, dynamic, and promising field where they can realize their potential and contribute to the country. Polytechnic University is actively building an ecosystem of opportunities: from student associations and educational intensives to participation in city projects. We will continue to develop initiatives that help young people find their place in the future. "Only forward!" shared Maxim Ivanov.

The Youth Forum became an important part of the Tax Forum program and demonstrated the Federal Tax Service's openness to dialogue with young professionals. Participants discussed HR projects, current requirements for specialists, and new mechanisms for developing youth potential in St. Petersburg. Furthermore, the overarching theme of the entire Tax Forum—human-centeredness—was closely linked to youth: engaging students and schoolchildren creates the conditions for developing competent, proactive, and socially responsible future professionals.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will continue its active participation in such events, creating new opportunities for the professional growth of students and young professionals.

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