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The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education provides detailed coverage of the activities of its subordinate universities, highlighting the most significant events. We've compiled the highlights of what was written about Polytechnic University on various Ministry of Education and Science media outlets in December and January.

An article was published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science on December 16. SPbPU scientists have proposed effective nanoparticles for melanoma therapy..

On December 10, the 12th joint episode of the "Vice-Rector" project, co-produced by the Ministry of Education and Science, was released on the department's VK group. on additional professional education.

December 17 in the digest of the main events of the Priority 2030 program The Ministry of Education and Science's Telegram channel reported on an algorithm being developed at the Polytechnic University that improves geological exploration in the oil and gas industry.

On December 20, this information resource was released digest of the best podcasts, which highlighted the Polytechnic University's podcast "Translate into Human Language." The episode explains what validation is and how it differs from drug testing. On December 22, this podcast was featured in the Ministry of Education and Science's VK group, as well as indigest of the best podcasts.

On January 9, Polytechnic University appeared indigest of university sports achievements.

January 11thin the collection "Universities for the Front"— the transfer of nine vehicles by the Polytechnic to the SVO zone. This event was also covered inthe department's Telegram channel.

On January 15, the Ministry of Education and Science published a statement on its “Priority 2030” page. article "Multi-material 3D printing technology developed at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University."

On the same day indigest of events at leading engineering schools The opening of a new educational space for the student design bureau "Power Machines – Polytech" was announced.

"One printer, four metals": January 19 in the digest of interesting events The Ministry of Education and Science noted a technology developed at the Polytechnic University for simultaneous 3D printing of parts from several alloys.

Also on January 19thdigest of interesting events at universities Information has emerged about a joint development by scientists from SPbPU and the Almazov National Medical Research Center.

January 23 – Polytechnic inphoto project "Connection of Generations" for Russian Students' Day.

On January 24, Polytechnic University was featured in the “Pride of Students” digest with a story aboutVictor Rudakov, winner of the international championship "Battle of Robots".

And on January 26thdigest of interesting events at universities They talked about a method developed at the Polytechnic University for producing a coffee drink without caffeine and toxic acrylamide.

On January 27, a post aboutactivities of the Leningrad universities LETI and Polytechnic during the blockade. The same post was published inthe department's Telegram channel.

January 28 in the digest of events of the Priority 2030 program News about a useful development by the Polytechnic University was released for housing and communal services, nuclear, oil, chemical industries and agriculture – a highly efficient pump.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU welcomed participants of the career guidance project "Smolny School." It is implemented by the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University traditionally serves as one of the project's key partner universities, providing participants with the opportunity to experience the modern educational environment and university infrastructure.

The Smolny School is being held for the second year in a row. It aims to foster a conscious approach among schoolchildren when choosing their future profession, as well as to promote the civil service as a promising area of professional development. Among the project's priority goals are increasing young people's interest in public administration, developing pre-professional competencies, fostering a positive attitude toward government, and attracting motivated graduates to St. Petersburg's talent pool.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Telecommunications (IPMET), who emphasized the project's importance for young people's professional self-determination and the university's role as a space for development, education, and informed career choices.

"You're great. Firstly, because you took the plunge and came to the Polytechnic University—not every schoolchild has the opportunity to participate in such an interesting and meaningful project. The Smolny School allows you to see the university from the inside, become familiar with the modern educational environment, and understand the professional paths open to young people today. I hope this visit will help you make an informed choice and become an important step toward your future profession," said Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

Dmitry Zemskov, specialist in the Personnel Pool Assessment and Development Department of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the St. Petersburg Governor's Administration and organizer of the "Smolny School" project, also addressed the project participants with a welcoming address: "Today you are within the walls of the Polytechnic University—the title partner of the St. Petersburg administration, with whom we have collaborated on numerous significant projects. We sincerely thank the Polytechnic University for their fruitful collaboration and are confident of implementing new large-scale joint projects, perhaps even with you as students. By participating in the "Smolny School" project, you are already, albeit informally, becoming part of a large team of future managers ready to work for the benefit of our city."

A comprehensive program was prepared for the participants. They were given a tour of the IPMEiT building and introduced to modern lecture halls, conference rooms, and computer labs, where a practice-oriented approach to learning is implemented. The students visited the Digital Content Management Training Lab, the Qualimetry and Modeling in Quality Management Training Lab, and the Commodity Science and Consumer Goods Expertise Training Lab. Of particular interest to the guests was the Logistics Systems and Digital Solutions in Management Modeling Lab, where training is based on a business simulation.

The participants also visited the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Educational Center, created in partnership with the industry leader. The center combines educational, scientific, and project-based activities and allows students to work on applied problems in the oil and gas industry.

The program continued with an interactive workshop, "LEGO Challenge: Mind Game," led by Elena Lobova, senior lecturer at the KET, and Anton Zubarev, a student majoring in Public and Municipal Administration and alumnus of the Smolny School project. Through the game, participants developed their economic thinking, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

The event concluded with a master class from the SPbPU Business Club student association, aimed at developing entrepreneurial thinking. Participants were invited to creatively present unusual inventions, explain their merits, and answer questions from the audience.

The "Smolny School" project is an opportunity for schoolchildren and students not only to get to know the university but also to immerse themselves in its real educational and professional environment. We strive to present the Institute as it really is: vibrant, modern, focused on practice and personal development. Through tours, labs, and interactive formats, participants can better understand the skills and competencies in demand today and how the university helps develop them. It's important for us that after these meetings, students are motivated to make an informed career choice and are interested in pursuing further education at the Polytechnic University, noted Maxim Ivanov, IPMEIT Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy.

The visits to the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade (IIMET) as part of the Smolny School project once again confirmed the Polytechnic University's status as a key platform for career guidance with motivated young people. Throughout 2026, the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade (IIMET) will continue its active participation in the project, offering participants new events and educational formats, and expanding opportunities for exploring the modern university environment and professional pathways.

It's worth noting that Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's published Admission Rules for 2026 once again include participation in the "Smolny School" career guidance project as one of the individual achievements for which applicants receive additional points during admission. This underscores the project's significance and its practical value for those considering the Polytechnic University as their place of further study.

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On February 2, our country celebrates the Day of Military Glory of Russia – the Day of the defeat of the Nazi German forces by Soviet troops in the Battle of Stalingrad.

The Battle of Stalingrad is one of the most monumental and tragic battles in human history. It lasted 200 days and nights—from July 17, 1942, to February 2, 1943—and became a turning point not only in the Great Patriotic War but also in the entire Second World War.

In the summer of 1942, the German command was pushing toward the Volga and the Caucasus. Capturing the oil regions would have meant the economic strangulation of the Soviet Union. Stalingrad was becoming the key to victory—for both the enemy and our country.

The fighting for the city was incredibly fierce. Every building, every floor, every stairwell, every basement was fought for. The Red October and Barrikady factories, along with the Stalingrad Tractor Plant, were reduced to ruins and simultaneously turned into fortresses. Soldiers lived underground, fighting for weeks, often without sleep, water, or food. The city was subjected to massive air raids. On August 23, 1942, Stalingrad was virtually wiped off the face of the earth—thousands of civilians perished in a single day. But even amidst the ruins, the struggle continued.

In the fall of 1942, the Soviet command prepared a counteroffensive codenamed "Uranus." Troops from three fronts—the Southwestern, Stalingrad, and Don—participated in the operation. They succeeded in creating a double and triple superiority of forces in key areas.

On November 19, 1942, the counteroffensive began. By November 23, the encirclement had closed. More than 300,000 Wehrmacht soldiers and officers, including Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus's 6th Army, were trapped in the "cauldron." German attempts to rescue the encircled troops failed. German aircraft dropped food and ammunition, but it was insufficient. Frost, hunger, disease, and the constant attacks of Soviet troops broke their resistance.

On January 31, 1943, the southern group of the enemy capitulated, along with Paulus himself.

On February 2, 1943, the northern group laid down its arms. The battle was over.

The enemy's losses were catastrophic:

32 divisions and 3 brigades were defeated,

about 1.5 million soldiers and officers were killed, wounded or captured,

For the first time in history, Germany experienced national mourning.

Stalingrad became a symbol of the collapse of the Nazi war machine. Following this victory, the strategic initiative forever passed to the Soviet Army. The liberation of occupied European territories began.

This date is especially important for the State University of Management.

Among the defenders of Stalingrad were our faculty, staff, graduates, and university students, who later returned and dedicated their lives to science and the education of future generations. Read more about them in our profiles. Their memories are living testimony to their courage, fortitude, and love for their homeland. They fought through fire and death so that today we can live in a free country.

Stalingrad is more than just a city. It is a symbol of how, even in the most inhumane conditions, a person can remain human. That love for one's homeland is stronger than fear and pain.

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On the last day of January, the State University of Management traditionally congratulates Galina Sorokina, Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance and Doctor of Economics, on her birthday!

Thank you for your invaluable contribution to the development of our university. Your leadership of the institute, your organization of major federal events, your active participation in the "GUU – SVOim" campaign, and your strengthening of GUU's expert reputation in the media are an inspiration to both students and colleagues!

We wish you a life full of successful and vibrant events, and a steadily growing happiness index. May the IEF flourish under your wise leadership, and may the spirit of creativity, mutual support, and true friendship always reign within its walls!

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On January 30, the State University of Management hosted an open dialogue between students and VTB President and Chairman of the Management Board Andrey Kostin.

The main topic of the meeting was "Development of the international monetary and financial system in modern conditions," and Vladimir Stroyev, rector of the State University of Management, served as moderator.

In his welcoming speech, Vladimir Vitalyevich noted that many students and university staff had gathered in the hall, despite it being the holidays.

"Our university is renowned not only for its engineering and economics education; we also offer specialized economic programs, many of whose graduates hold leadership positions in relevant fields. Furthermore, we train future leaders who value advice and valuable knowledge from an established leader," said Vladimir Stroyev.

In turn, Andrei Kostin immediately gave advice to modern students:

"In life, including student life, it's important to balance work, study, leisure, and all the good things life has to offer. Dialogue with young people is important to me, because every leader needs to understand what young people think and feel in order to be successful and stay relevant. I wish everyone who came here success in their studies and their future endeavors."

We began our conversation with a serious question about the balance of power in the international economic arena and changes in the functioning of the international financial system.

The expert emphasized that the global economy has undergone significant changes in recent decades: while China and India played little role just 20 years ago, today they are leading players, and overall, countries in the Global South and East generate the majority of global GDP. At the same time, the global financial system has remained essentially unchanged since its inception, based on the dominant role of the dollar and Western countries, and this only began to change in the 2020s.

"I'd like to point out that this pivot and abandonment of the dollar initially occurred not on our initiative, but in response to the unprecedented use of financial instruments by Western countries for political gain. It previously seemed that the world was moving toward a global economy, but today, a reverse process of sovereignty is underway. People are moving away from the dollar to the more reliable gold, and in interactions with key partners, they are seeking to use national currencies, as in BRICS, the EAEU, and others. We live in an interesting time of rapid change in our economic and financial policies, and the rapid development of relations with countries like China, India, and the Arab world. Perhaps it's time to learn new languages to facilitate future interactions," Andrey Kostin shared.

Interestingly, earlier this week, the State University of Management signed an agreement to open a Center for the Study of Arabic Languages.

The discussion moved from economics to management. Since the State University of Management trains future managers, Vladimir Stroyev asked his guest, who has headed key financial institutions in the country for over 30 years, which leadership styles he considers most effective.

"I always try to delegate as much authority as possible to my deputies and employees so they can show initiative. This is impossible given the significant amount of work a manager must handle. It's important to oversee key areas and major areas, and micromanaging them is excessive. My employees have expert knowledge in their fields, and many have acquired specific skills. Therefore, it's important to listen to their subordinates when making decisions. At the same time, a manager must take responsibility and make final decisions independently. And once a decision is made, it must be carried out, regardless of the circumstances," Andrey Kostin responded.

The experienced leader also recommended combining youth and experience in teams, maintaining camaraderie, and sticking to one's word. Furthermore, the President and Chairman of the VTB Management Board admitted that many former bank employees now occupy senior positions, and he is always happy to see them advance and succeed, as it means they received a good education at the bank, which has helped them in their future careers.

Continuing the topic, the rector of the State University of Management asked Andrey Kostin about whether leadership skills are innate or acquired, and how they can be developed.

"Certainly, it's possible and necessary to develop these qualities, just as it's important to change certain character traits that might hinder leadership. For example, I personally overcame shyness, because you can't be a shy leader; you need to be assertive and decisive. And here I'd like to emphasize the importance of studying at a university, which not only provides knowledge but also helps develop the skills needed for a career: interpersonal skills, a unique approach to problems, and their solutions. Therefore, those who graduate from a university often find success in other fields, not just their own, because these problem-solving skills are crucial, and specific knowledge can be acquired through practical experience," concluded Andrey Kostin.

The students were the next to ask the distinguished guest questions. They were primarily interested in practical advice on achieving the pinnacle of a career in finance and the secrets to the guest's own professional success.

"The path of my generation will never be repeated. I lived in two completely different societies and started my career from scratch at 35. Today, you have more opportunities to apply your talents and knowledge, but the competition is also higher. Important qualities for a leader are energy, a willingness to achieve goals, and to move forward. You absolutely must have brains, and you certainly have them, otherwise you wouldn't have become students at such a wonderful university," Andrey Kostin responded warmly.

The participants also asked about VTB's CEO's stance on stock market instruments and whether shareholders receive dividends. Andrey Kostin responded that record dividends for 2024 were paid in 2025 thanks to VTB's impressive profit performance, and outlined his expectations for the bank's financial results in 2025 and 2026.

The final question was what advice Andrei Kostin would give to his younger self and what mistakes he would try to avoid.

"As long as a person is alive, they can fix everything. I believe there's no need to lament the mistakes you've made; it's important to find the strength to correct them. I haven't made any irreparable mistakes, and everything else isn't worth getting upset about. Ultimately, I'm happy with my life and the results I've achieved," concluded Andrey Kostin.

The audience gave a thunderous applause to this positive conclusion to the meeting.

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Nikolai Efimov-Soini, Deputy Director of the Engineering Center at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering," is the newest guest of the "Persona" column. He is a graduate of the Polytechnic University, completed postgraduate studies at a foreign university, worked as a designer at various companies, and then returned to the Polytechnic University. Nikolai Konstantinovich spoke about his professional path, education, interests, and what led him to engineering.Read on the website of the newspaper "Polytechnic".

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On January 29, 2026, the fourth conference and exhibition "Road Construction in Russia. Road Construction Machinery and Equipment. New Challenges and Opportunities" was held in Moscow at the Russian University of Transport. A delegation from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, including representatives of the Institute of Civil Engineering, participated in the event.

The event was organized with the support and participation of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, the Federal Road Agency, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the ROSSPETSMASH Association, the Digital Era of Transport Association, and relevant agencies and institutes. The event was organized by the R.O.S.ASPHALT Association with the assistance of the Russian University of Transport.

Polytechnic University was represented by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Director of the Institute of Strategic Studies Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Strategic Studies Yuri Lazarev, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the Institute of Strategic Studies Anatoly Novik.

The conference and exhibition have traditionally become a meeting place for representatives of federal and regional government agencies, design, construction, and contracting organizations, expert and scientific communities, engineering and manufacturing companies in the road industry, those who create machinery and equipment, and implement innovative materials and technologies for road construction and maintenance.

The event program included a plenary discussion, two thematic sessions, and an exhibition of advanced road construction solutions. Participants discussed key industry development issues: the introduction of highly automated and unmanned road construction equipment, import substitution in road construction, the development of domestic machinery and equipment production, as well as digital technologies in the road sector and regulatory aspects of the industry. Particular attention was paid to human resources, new professions, and the role of science in ensuring the technological sovereignty of the road industry.

A cooperation agreement was signed at the conference between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Russian University of Transport. The document was signed by Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbPU, and Alexander Klimov, Rector of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT).

The cooperation program is aimed at developing educational and research initiatives to develop human resources in the road sector.

These initiatives will be implemented within the framework of the Institute for Strategic Studies (ISS). They involve cooperation in a number of key areas: improving the quality of education, taking into account the current needs of the road sector; organizing and delivering training in additional professional programs for road sector specialists; conducting joint scientific research aimed at improving the quality of highways; holding joint events, conferences, seminars, and roundtables; and exchanging information and providing consulting support in the field of road sector education.

Collaboration with the Russian University of Transport is a strategic step in the development of educational and research activities at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Given the challenges of import substitution, digital transformation, and achieving technological leadership, it is especially important to combine the efforts of the country's leading technical universities to train highly qualified engineering professionals capable of working with advanced technologies and solving real-world problems in the construction and transportation industries. We are confident that the joint efforts of SPbPU and RUT (MIIT) will make a significant contribution to the development of domestic transport infrastructure, noted Lyudmila Pankova.

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