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Today, we remember with admiration and gratitude this brilliant mathematician, Soviet and Russian scientist, and academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, whose work became the foundation for an entire scientific school.

Alexander Alexandrovich was born on February 3, 1934, in Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Moscow Region, to the family of the chief engineer of the Yakhroma Textile Factory. In 1957, he graduated from high school with honors and entered the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. It was there that his distinguished scientific career began—Petrov studied with great interest, inspired by the "stars of his class" and feeling "a sense of belonging to high-level science and to tasks of national importance."

From 1963, he worked at the Computing Center of the USSR Academy of Sciences, rising from a junior research fellow to department head. In 1964, he defended his dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and spent his entire career at his alma mater, nurturing new generations of outstanding scientists and doctors of science.

Alexander Alexandrovich made a significant contribution to the development of economic science:

Under his leadership, a new direction in mathematical economics emerged, where economic analysis acquired the rigor and modeling culture characteristic of the physical and mathematical sciences. The models he and his students developed became a unique analytical tool. Based on them, a crucial forecast of the consequences of the 1992 Russian economic reform was made back in May 1990. He significantly developed Leontief's classical model, proposing an original generalization and creating new methods for optimal planning problems based on it. The scientific apparatus he created made it possible to analyze the evolution of Russian economic structures from 1986 to 2002. His models again brilliantly confirmed their accuracy when, in May 1998, he predicted the crisis in the regional banking system, which erupted in August of that year.

During his lifetime, the scientist published over 140 scientific papers ("Dynamic Model of Expansion and Restructuring of Production (PI Model)", "On the Economy in the Language of Mathematics", "Economics. Models. Computational Experiment", "Mathematical Models of the Russian Economy"), including nine monographs. His contributions to science have been recognized with various awards, including the USSR State Prize, the Order of Friendship, the M.V. Lomonosov Order for the Development of Science, and others.

But Alexander Petrov's greatest legacy is the methodology that enabled him to translate the most complex economic processes into precise formulas and models. His work is a shining example of his selfless dedication to scientific thought. He devoted himself entirely to it, and thus his ideas continue to live and flourish, proving that mathematics can not only describe the world but also foresee its future.

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Sochi became the epicenter of comedy for two weeks, hosting the 37th International KVN (KiViN-2026) Festival. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University made an unprecedented splash by bringing three of its strongest teams to the country's main qualifying stage. This fact eloquently proved that St. Petersburg remains one of the undisputed comedy capitals of Russia.

The festival truly set a record for the number of participants—615 teams from Russia and neighboring countries competed for a spot in one of the KVN leagues: official, central, or television. The competition was fierce, and the standard was set by KVN legends from the First League, who served as editors: Dmitry Bushuev, Oleg Valentsov, and Alan Dzigoev.

The first of the Polytechnicians to take up the baton was the team "Cherche La Femme," a member of the KVN leagues "Youth of Moscow" and "Fontanka." They surprised the audience with skits with elements of subtle absurdity.

"We feel like we performed better than last year. We worked with Moscow editors again, which was definitely a joy," shared fourth-year student Nadezhda Arbuzova.

Another Polytechnic team, "Anomaly," wowed the audience with their signature blend of humor, charm, and stunning acting.

The "Great Byt" team, vice-champion of the NEVA Central League and participant in the Murmansk, Samara, and Moscow Student Leagues, lived up to the audience's expectations. Approaching the task with gusto, the team attended a closed screening for NEVA League editors and producers before the festival to gauge the reaction to their material and gain valuable feedback. As seasoned competitors, they were given 5 minutes and 30 seconds to present at the festival. Their trump card on the Sochi stage was a unique prop—a detailed model of a St. Petersburg neighborhood and a humorous text that was highly praised and earned the team a boost in ratings for the new season.

This isn't our first time in Sochi, so it's always a pleasure to return to the festival atmosphere, where working on jokes and props alternates with strolls along the embankment and shooting at the shooting range. Every Sochi is unique for us, and this one was no exception. We introduced a new team member to the audience and were recognized by the editors," shared Ivan Pavlov, a graduate student at the Institute of Energy.

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A working meeting with representatives of Nanosoft Development LLC was held at the Civil Engineering Institute. Nanosoft Development LLC is a leading Russian developer of engineering software products in the field of computer-aided design systems. NanoCAD products ensure safe use, protect Russia's national interests, and play a key role in implementing import substitution goals. NanoCAD products account for 30% of the domestic software market used in design and information modeling in civil and industrial construction, surveying, and mechanical engineering.

Nanosoft Development LLC was represented at the meeting by Oleg Egorychev, Director of Programs for Developing Interaction with Educational and Scientific Organizations, and Ekaterina Osintseva, Head of Educational Organizations. The Civil Engineering Institute was represented by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Scientific Research, Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Institute, and Liliya Talipova, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial Engineering and Design, and Curator of Educational Programs at Nanosoft Development.

The partners summarized the results of their collaboration in 2025. They noted the successful implementation of SPbPU faculty development programs, the updating of undergraduate and specialist degree curricula, and the development of a joint professional development program, "Digital Drawing Teacher."

This year, the launch of an updated program for advanced training of SPbPU teachers, "Digital Design in Engineering Education," is planned, as well as the participation of teachers from the Institute of Civil Engineering in the international competition of educational programs, "Development of Human Resource Potential."

We are pleased to share our applied experience in digital design and create educational opportunities for future professionals. In this way, we contribute to the digital transformation of the construction industry and accelerate the spread of Russian solutions in design automation and information modeling. The more specialists with digital competencies graduate from universities, the faster we will achieve technological sovereignty in key areas of the domestic economy and lay the foundation for Russia's technological leadership, noted Oleg Egorychev.

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Staff from the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes of the PhysMechanics Institute (PhysMechanics) participated in the International Scientific Symposium on the Problems of Mechanics of Deformable Solids, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexei Ilyushin (1911–1998). The event was held at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Alexey Ilyushin was a prominent Soviet and Russian mechanical engineer of the 20th century. He developed the theory of elastic-plastic processes and was one of the founders of the modern theory of constitutive equations in continuum mechanics. He was the author of numerous scientific inventions, the founder of several scientific schools in mechanics, and the director of important state scientific and technical projects. He was a Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, and a laureate of the Stalin Prize (1948) and the Lomonosov Prize, First Class (1995). He was Rector of Leningrad State University from 1950 to 1952. He also served as Head of the Elasticity Theory Department at Moscow University from 1942 to 1998. Over 150 dissertations were defended under Alexey Ilyushin's supervision.

The International Scientific Symposium in Memory of Alexey Ilyushin was held for the sixth time. It was organized by Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.

The symposium's theme corresponded to the scientist's main scientific interests, covering a wide range of modern problems in the mechanics of deformable bodies.

More than 100 scientists from Russia, Belarus, Slovenia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan participated in the forum. Four RAS academicians participated: I. G. Goryacheva, R. I. Nigmatulin, Yu. V. Petrov, and V. A. Sadovnichy. The symposium program included 70 oral presentations.

SPbPU scientists presented four reports.

A. S. Semenov, D. A. Dron, Ya. K. Astapov: "Effective elastic and inelastic properties of porous metal-ceramic electrodes of solid oxide fuel cells". A. I. Grishchenko, A. S. Semenov: "Interaction of different slip systems during inelastic deformation of single-crystal nickel-based alloys". P. V. Vinh, A. B. Freidin: Static bending and buckling analysis of nanoplates using modified nonlocal strain gradient theory. S. A. Vavilov, L. V. Shtukin, O. V. Privalova, D. S. Vavilov, A. A. Kudryavtsev: "On modal localization in a string on an elastic foundation".

The report by A. I. Grishchenko and A. S. Semenov contained the results of research obtained within the framework of the RSF grant No. 25-19-00921 “Multiscale microstructural models of inelastic deformation and fracture of single- and polycrystalline heat-resistant alloys under complex thermomechanical loadingThe results presented were highly praised by participants in the section "Plasticity. Thermodynamic Processes. Theory of Constitutive Relations."

Professor Artem Semenov commented on his participation in the symposium: "This is a wonderful opportunity to see how professionals react to new ideas and research results, to receive valuable recommendations for their further development, to see the direction of development in domestic mechanics, and to informally connect with long-time friends and colleagues."

Professor Alexander Freidin noted: "The symposium was attended by leading mechanical scientists. I was delighted to see my colleagues and friends and to participate in the discussion of the papers. Our Vietnamese graduate student, Pham Van Vinh, presented results that will be included in his PhD thesis, and this was an important preliminary work."

"I was pleased to present the results of my research to leading scientists in the field of solid mechanics and to communicate informally with leading scientists from Russia, Belarus, Serbia, and Armenia," commented Senior Lecturer Alexey Grishchenko.

Polytechnicians remembered the forum for its vibrant presentations by leading scientists, heated discussions and exchanges of opinions, and interesting facts from the biography of A. A. Ilyushin.

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The Russian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Troops are recruiting young men and women to serve as FPV drone operators and other specialists.

Priority will be given to those with experience in information technology, electronics, radio engineering, or related fields; drone pilots, eSports athletes, aircraft modelers, programmers, radio technicians, auto mechanics, and gamers.

Opportunities for students:

Granting academic leave; a contract of 1 year with 2 months of training; dismissal upon expiration of the contract; admission to higher education institutions without competition and on a budgetary basis (master's and postgraduate programs); military mortgage.

Educational requirements:

Higher, secondary vocational, secondary general, or basic general education — for specialists operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and FPV drones of the copter and fixed-wing types; higher, secondary vocational, or secondary general education — for specialists operating fixed-wing UAV systems; higher or secondary vocational education — for aviation personnel. Other requirements: the ability to concentrate for long periods, make quick decisions, and respond promptly to changing circumstances; good physical fitness and health.

Within two months, the recruit will acquire engineering skills and also learn:

Repair unmanned systems (circuitry, soldering, working with devices that analyze electrical circuit and antenna performance); configure and program unmanned systems; perform basic programming, work in 3D modeling and 3D printing using specialized software; pilot various types of unmanned systems: air, land, surface, and underwater; work with commercial UAVs (firmware, configuration, maintenance, repair); build IP networks; establish radio communications; understand topographic maps; operate vehicles.

Upon conclusion of the contract, the one-time federal payment is 400 thousand rubles.

St. Petersburg's one-time regional payment from 2026 is 2.6 million rubles.

One-time regional payment to the Leningrad Region — 2 million rubles.

Monthly allowance – from 210 thousand rubles (for a private) additional payments for completing combat missions: from 5,000 to 500,000 rubles.

Payments are transferred to the Mir card automatically.

You can read more about the service of unmanned systems in the military Here.

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On February 3, a meeting with Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be held at the Business Center of the State University of Management.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from an official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the intricacies of working at the ministry, interacting with Russian and foreign media, and the current foreign policy situation. Participants will also be able to ask questions and receive life advice.

The meeting will be held as part of the "People of My Country" project, which brings politicians, public figures, bloggers, and artists to our university to give open lectures, sharing their life experiences and, through personal example, demonstrating how to achieve success and be a worthy citizen of their country.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the event.

We look forward to welcoming everyone on February 3 at 4:00 PM in the atrium of the GUU Business Center.

As a reminder, last week our university hosted an open dialogue with VTB President and Chairman of the Management Board, Andrey Kostin.

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Fikria Shaleha, a master's student in the Intelligent Systems program at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, spoke about her academic successes at the Polytechnic University and life in St. Petersburg.

— Fikria, how did you end up in Russia and why did you choose Polytechnic University?

— Even in elementary school, I dreamed of Russia. My parents bought me encyclopedias for my academic success, and I read about Roscosmos in one of them. It became my childhood dream. Later, I became fascinated with Russian history, culture, and architecture—everything seemed so aesthetically pleasing and captivating. After my bachelor's degree, I decided to delve into computer science, since I was already working as a web developer. Polytechnic University was my first choice: it has many strong scientific publications, and the campus is simply beautiful for studying and photography.

How was your first semester? What advice would you give yourself now, back when you were just starting out?

"Honestly, it wasn't easy. I headed the Indonesian Students Association in St. Petersburg, while also working remotely as a web developer, and studying is challenging—almost everything is new to me. My advice to my former self: don't push yourself too hard, don't be a perfectionist, ask your teachers questions, take care of your health, eat right, and don't forget to call your parents."

— By the way, you were recently elected chairman of PERMIRA St. Petersburg. Tell us about that?

"Yes, it's a great honor! Following the general election of Indonesian students in St. Petersburg, I was elected chairperson of the St. Petersburg branch of the Indonesian Students' Association in Russia (PERMIRA). This is the main organization for Indonesian students in the Northern Capital, and I am very proud of the trust my fellow countrymen have placed in me. For me, this is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to strengthen the ties between our cultures."

— What study habits help you get everything done?

"I've learned to manage my time. I write notes and reminders and post them on the wall. I try to focus as much as possible on lectures, and then I review the material separately and look for additional resources. This helps me stay organized even under a heavy workload."

— Where is it most convenient for you to study?

"If I need to concentrate in silence, I go to the library and put on some music through my headphones. If I want to discuss something with others or work in a more relaxed atmosphere, I choose a coffee shop where I can study and have coffee and dessert."

— Have you ever had any funny situations related to the Russian language?

"One time at Teremok, I wanted to try a new chocolate drink and said, 'Please give me Dubai chocolate.' The salesperson didn't understand. When I showed him a picture, he smiled and said, 'Ah, Dubai!' It turned out the letter 'D' looked like an 'A' in the font. It was really funny and a little embarrassing!"

— How do you like the teachers at the Polytechnic?

"They speak excellent English and have impressive academic achievements. They're very responsive. One teacher, upon learning how busy I am, said she was proud of me and supported me. It's very motivating. I'd especially like to thank the teachers in the Intelligent Systems group—I'll try not to let them down!"

— Did you manage to find friends in Russia?

"Of course! I'm an extrovert; I can't live without friends. At the Polytechnic, I met people from different countries and cultures, but with common goals. I'm especially close to my Indonesian students and my friend Farah from Egypt. They support me even in the most difficult moments."

— We heard that you not only study and manage, but also express yourself creatively?

Yes, I participated in the 2025 Golden Autumn International Festival of St. Petersburg University Students and won the Vocals category. It was an unforgettable and inspiring event that further connected me with Russian and international culture.

— What surprised you about life in Russia?

"People here are really tall! I'm 149 cm tall, so I sometimes get squeezed on the metro during rush hour. And it's cold—even at 10° C, the wind makes it feel like -5. But I still romanticize Russia—it will always be special to me."

— What are your plans after graduation?

"I want to return to Indonesia, to my native Upper Rokan in Riau Province, and apply the knowledge I've gained here—both professionally and personally. I dream of helping develop the community, creating opportunities, and inspiring others. And, of course, I hope to visit Russia often—it will always be in my heart."

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