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November 10, 2025

NSU entered the top 10 ranking of universities leading in technological entrepreneurship.

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Novosibirsk, November 10, 2025: Analytical Center "Expert" published the results of the eighth wave of the study of universities leading in training technology entrepreneurs. Novosibirsk State University was the only university from the region to make it into the top ten. Leading Moscow universities also made the top ten: HSE, MIPT, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and RANEPA.

The ranking is based on a database of approximately 3,000 startups and 3,500 of their founders. The 2025 ranking assessed universities using a scoring scale that took into account graduates' performance in creating both local and international startups. In 2025, the database of local startups (headquartered in Russia) founded since 2015 reached 859 companies. These projects were founded by 1,103 entrepreneurs representing 280 Russian universities. The database of international startups was compiled using Crunchbase and includes 2,078 companies and 2,357 entrepreneurs.

"NSU's development strategy envisages a transition to a scientific and technological university model by 2036, where technology will be the core business alongside education and research. With this in mind, we are paying special attention to developing student technological entrepreneurship. We are building an effective support ecosystem at the university—from the inception of an idea to its development into a mature business. NSU has a Startup Studio, the .catalyst acceleration program, a campus course on technological entrepreneurship, and a practice of defending final theses in a startup-as-a-diploma format. This year, we were among the winners of a federal competition for the development of university startup studios, which will expand our capabilities in this area," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

The infrastructure created at NSU to foster technological entrepreneurship has its own unique characteristics. The university is located in Akademgorodok, a district of the city near more than 30 institutes, as well as one of the country's leading technology parks, home to high-tech companies. NSU is primarily focused on training researchers, so most student startups are based on scientific research, and students have the opportunity to develop these research projects into products. The unique ecosystem of the Novosibirsk Scientific Center allows for a more rapid transition from concept to market launch.

"This environment gives students a real opportunity to launch their own technology products and services while still studying, gain practical experience in development, interacting with clients, and become familiar with the fundamentals of business management—from accounting to legal aspects. Over the past three and a half years, more than 1,130 people, including students not only from NSU but also from other Novosibirsk universities, have completed training in our .catalyst acceleration program. 67 residents of the NSU Startup Studio won the Student Startup competition and received grants of 1 million rubles each to implement their business projects. Furthermore, more than 30 teams have become residents of the Akadempark business incubator," said Alexey Starostin, Director of the NSU Center for Entrepreneurial Initiatives.

Thus, having gained experience developing their own project while still studying, students become specialists who not only possess basic professional knowledge but also understand the technology stack, legal issues, team selection and management, and development promotion. Such creators are now in demand in any field.

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November 10, 2025

NSU scientists have discovered bipolar conductivity in non-stoichiometric germanosilicate glass films for the first time.

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Gaysaa Hamud, a postgraduate student at NSU and a research assistant at the Laboratory of Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics at the Analytical and Technological Research Center "High Technologies and Nanostructured Materials" of the NSU Faculty of Physics, was awarded a diploma for the best oral presentation, "Study of the Conductivity Type of Films of Non-Silicate Germano-Silicate Glasses," at the 16th Valiev International Conference "Micro- and Nanoelectronics – 2025," held from October 6 to 10 in Yaroslavl. The young researcher, who is also a research engineer at the A.V. Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, presented her paper in the "Materials for Optoelectronic Devices" section. For Gaysaa Hamoud, this presentation was her first oral presentation at an adult conference; previously, she had successfully participated only in student and youth conferences.

“We were the first to study the type of conductivity in germanosilicate glasses. This is the novelty of my research. This knowledge is important for understanding the conductivity mechanism in these nonideal dielectrics (in which so-called leakage currents are significant). In any materials – both semiconductors and dielectrics – there is a different type of conductivity: either electronic type, or hole, or bipolar. To improve the performance of devices that use a particular dielectric, it is important to know what type of conductivity is characteristic of it. The object of study in my research was germanosilicate glasses, which can be used for the manufacture of photosensitive MIS structures (metal-insulator-semiconductor structures). Previously, we obtained in them the effect of very good photosensitivity, which is important in their application for technical vision, light-sensitive sensors and memristors, and decided to explain the mechanism of its occurrence. The fact is that germanosilicate glasses are not an ideal dielectric; they conduct electric current. We take advantage of the non-ideal nature of germanosilicate glass (leakage currents) to achieve the beneficial properties of MIS structures based on them. For example, in MIS structures such dielectrics suppress the dark current, but do not greatly weaken the photocurrent. This leads to an improvement in their photosensitivity. And, perhaps, devices based on such dielectrics will replace more expensive industrial photosensitive devices. It is possible that such new materials and devices will be inexpensive, small in size, and consume little energy. However, in order to improve photosensitivity, it is necessary to establish the mechanism of photocurrent generation and the type of conductivity, said Gaisaa Hamoud.

The young researcher began studying the properties of germanosilicate glasses at the very beginning of her graduate studies about three years ago, under the supervision of Vladimir Volodin, a leading researcher at the Laboratory of Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics, Department of the Analytical and Thermal Analysis Center, Faculty of Physics, NSU, a leading researcher at the A.V. Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a professor in the Department of General Physics, and Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. It took about a year to study the conductivity type in these structures.

Routine semiconductor methods such as the Hall effect, thermal probes, or dielectric charge relaxation are not applicable in this case for a number of reasons. Therefore, the scientists used the classical nonequilibrium depletion method by injecting minority charge carriers from the substrate into the dielectric in a metal-insulator semiconductor (MIS) structure. This method studies the current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristics of samples in the dark and under illumination. The study covered four sample compositions grown on different silicon substrates—n-type with n-type conductivity and p-type with p-type conductivity. A total of eight samples were examined. The authors varied the ratio of germanium oxide to silicon oxide in the films. They noted that silicon oxide has been well studied to date, while germanium oxide remains poorly understood, and a mixture of the two has not been studied at all.

Using the nonequilibrium depletion method with minority carrier injection, we can inject carriers of different charges—both negative and positive—into a dielectric. These are either electrons or holes. We can then observe whether they pass through our dielectric. The essence of this method lies in the controllability of the injection process. It is considered a classic, and researchers have been using it for over 40 years. One of the method's authors is Professor Vladimir Alekseevich Gritsenko of the Institute of Semiconductor Physics SB RAS. Using this method, we discovered that germanosilicate glasses have bipolar conductivity, which can involve both electrons and holes. We then refined this method by analyzing photo-EMF (the electromotive force that occurs in semiconductors when exposed to light). We noticed that no EMF occurs in a dark MIS structure without applying an external voltage. However, when exposed to light, electron-hole pairs are generated in the silicon substrate, which are then separated by the built-in field, generating a photo-EMF. Solar cells operate on the same principle: we expose p-n junction silicon to light, and electron-hole pairs are generated in the sample, which are separated by the field built into the p-n junction. If we short-circuit a light-illuminated MIS structure to a payload, the light energy is converted into electrical energy, explained Vladimir Volodin.

The MIS structures studied, based on germanosilicate glass films, can also be used as solar cells, but this was not the goal of the study, so the scientists did not optimize the relevant parameters. For this reason, their efficiency as solar cells does not exceed 0.01%, while 10% is required. Therefore, using them for this purpose is impractical, but that was not the researchers' intended purpose.

MIS structures based on germanosilicate films were studied in the dark and with illumination. Subsequently, by analyzing the nonequilibrium depletion during minority carrier injection from the substrates, the scientists concluded that germanosilicate glass films of various compositions exhibit bipolar conductivity. These findings were confirmed by analyzing the sign of the photo-EMF generated in the MIS structures under illumination.

It was important to confirm the results obtained from studying the current-voltage and capacitance-voltage characteristics. For this, we used an approach based on photo-EMF analysis. In our structures, even without applying an external voltage, but only under the influence of light, we observed depletion with band bending of approximately 0.5 volts in both substrate types. In our opinion, photo-EMF should not occur in the case of purely hole conductivity in an n-type silicon substrate, because holes do not accumulate in them but pass through the dielectric. However, if the resulting voltage reached the flat-band voltage (0.5 volts), this would indicate the presence of only n-type conductivity. However, when photo-EMF occurs that does not reach the flat-band voltage, both n-type and hole conductivity are present. We found that this effect is observed in all our samples when the photo-EMF is lower than the flat-band voltages for n-type and p-type silicon. Simply put, if the photo-EMF is zero, one type of conductivity is present, depending on the substrate; if the photo-EMF reaches its maximum values, another type is present. At intermediate photo-EMF values, both types of conductivity are present simultaneously, said Gaysaa Hamoud.

This fact further confirms that germanosilicate glass exhibits bipolar conductivity. In the future, the scientists intend to focus on improving the photosensitivity of the MIS structures they are studying. The results of this research will be applied in the creation of photodetectors based on MIS structures without a p-n junction. Currently, commercially available photosensitive devices operate using a p-n junction, but photosensitive devices without this junction will be less expensive and easier to manufacture.

November 10, 2025

MMF chess players won silver at the regional Festival

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The Novosibirsk Region Higher Education Institutions' Faculties Festival, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of NSTU-NETI, is being held for the first time this year as part of the "University League of Regions" project.

Its program included 10 sports: table tennis, futsal, chess, tug-of-war, athletics, swimming, men's and women's volleyball, and 3×3 basketball.

Our chess players won their first medals at NSU – the team from the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics took 2nd place!

The honor of the university was defended by:

Konstantin Bondar, Lev Zhukov, Anton Mamontov, and Alexander Vorotnikov

Congratulations to our chess players and their coach, Alexey Egitov, on winning silver medals at the festival!

November 9, 2025

Winds of change: On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell.

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Built overnight, from August 12 to 13, 1961, the barrier separating the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from the city-state of West Berlin cut not just through streets and transportation lines, but directly into homes and, most horrifyingly, into families, friends, and loved ones. It was meant to stand forever, but was destroyed overnight.

Why is there a wall in the middle of Berlin?

After the capitulation of Nazi Germany, the heart of Europe—Berlin is indeed located almost in the center of Western Europe—was divided into four occupation zones: the east belonged to the USSR, the west to the Allies, namely the United States, Great Britain, and France. Free movement across the line of contact remained for a long time, and hundreds of thousands of Berliners crossed daily—to work, to study, and simply to visit family. The situation changed as tensions between the powers grew: the West Berlin blockade in 1948 and the airlift were the first episodes of confrontation, culminating in the creation of two German states—the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

By the early 1960s, tensions had escalated: Moscow sought recognition of the GDR and the status of East Berlin as its capital, while the West insisted on maintaining international control. In August 1961, the authorities in the eastern territories began building a wall under the pretext of "stopping West Berlin's subversive activities," but in reality, they wanted to prevent the outflow of young people who were desperately seeking the wealthy West. In response, the United States increased its military presence: a tank duel took place at Checkpoint Charlie, which nearly sparked a new military confrontation. Ultimately, the Berlin Wall, erected 16 years after the end of World War II, became a symbol of the Cold War and nearly led to a third.

We are the people or We are one people

The beginning of the end for the GDR occurred before the fall of the Berlin Wall, when an article appeared in our perestroika-era press insinuating that the then head of the first German socialist state, Erich Honecker, was a fascist agent. The General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) was mortally offended and—it sounds like a joke!—banned Soviet media and anything related to the idea of accelerating the post-stagnation era.

Outraged by Honecker's policies, the intelligentsia took to the streets with the slogan "Wir sind das Volk!"—we are the people, meaning "listen to us, government, we want changes like in the USSR." And here, the West German intelligence service (Bundesnachrichtendienst, BND) did a clever job. They cleverly exploited a grammatical peculiarity of the German language and simply replaced the definite article with an indefinite one. And then they began shouting "Wir sind ein Volk!" to the crowd of demonstrators—it seems to mean the same thing, but the subtlety is that "ein" is also a homonym for the German word for "one, united."

Thus, the East Germans' desire for social and political reform quietly morphed into a demand for the reunification of the two Germanies—East and West. Ultimately, on October 18, 1989, Erich Honecker resigned, and Egon Kranz became the country's leader, immediately beginning to prepare reforms modeled on Gorbachev's. There was no talk yet of joining the FRG.

Unexpected acceleration

The destruction of the "wall of shame" was described to us by an eyewitness of those events, Olga Vasilyeva, a leading specialist in the Department of External and Internal Communications of the State University of Management and a member of the Union of Journalists of St. Petersburg.

Günter Schabowski, a member of the Politburo of the SED Central Committee, spoke about the new freedoms at a press conference on November 9, 1989. He announced live on air that the "Iron Curtain" was no more, that applications for travel abroad would now be accepted without restrictions, and that exit permits would be issued as quickly as possible. When asked by journalists when exactly these new rules would take effect, Schabowski rashly replied, "Immediately!"

Olga Vyacheslavovna was then a student at the Moscow Institute of Foreign Languages (now Moscow State Linguistic University) and often visited her parents in Berlin, preparing for an internship at Humboldt University. "We heard shouting and noise in the street—everyone watching the press conference ran and drove to the wall dividing the city into the western half and the capital of the GDR. Together with my father, who had already served in the Soviet military intelligence contingent for 20 years, we arrived at Checkpoint Charlie on Friedrichstrasse and watched as Berliners climbed over the wall and tore it down—people brought hammers, sledgehammers, and picks. On both sides, they opened sparkling wine and celebrated, as if it were New Year's."

The guards, as it later turned out, had received orders from the authorities to open fire, but they refused to obey. Although attempts to defect to West Berlin had been brutally suppressed since 1973—shooting to kill was used, with estimates ranging from 125 to 1,245 people killed. Yet, East Germans persisted in their efforts—over 28 years, more than 5,075 GDR citizens, including 574 border guards, successfully escaped.

Winners and losers

In June 1990, the wall—or rather, two walls nearly four meters high with a right-of-way between them, stretching 155 kilometers outside the capital and 43 kilometers within Berlin—was finally demolished using construction equipment. Several panels, stretching 1.3 kilometers along the Spree River, were preserved as a memorial and became the East Side Gallery, painted in graffiti style by 118 artists from 21 countries. Fragments of the barrier stand as monuments in many squares around the world—it is the only structure in the world that is scattered across the entire planet, from Brussels to Haifa.

The complete destruction of the statehood of the German workers' and peasants' country occurred on October 3 of that same year, when the GDR became part of the FRG: de jure as new federal states, de facto as a second-class appendage. To this day, there remains a significant disparity in quality of life and income between the "Wessi" (German: West, Wessi) and the "Ossi" (German: Ost, Ossi)—residents of the original Federal Republic and the former GDR. But that's a whole other story.

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November 9, 2025

Kristallnacht: Today the world remembers with sorrow the Nazis' first mass crime

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November 9 is the International Day Against Fascism, Racism, and Anti-Semitism. The date was established by the UNITED European network, which unites over 560 organizations from 46 countries, in remembrance of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, a mass pogrom against Jews that occurred from November 9 to 10, 1938, in Germany and Austria.

That night marked the Third Reich's first mass act of physical violence against the Jewish population. More than 90 people were killed during the pogrom, approximately 30,000 men, women, elderly, and children were sent to concentration camps, hundreds of synagogues were burned, storefronts were smashed, and thousands of Jewish shops were looted. It was because of the sheer number of shards of glass glittering in the darkness on the streets of German and Austrian cities that this horrific event became known as Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.

Historians note that the international community's lack of a proper response to this tragedy unleashed the Nazis and contributed to the Holocaust, which claimed the lives of six million Jews. German state fascism flourished, turning such atrocities into a cult, and leading to a global catastrophe—World War II. 1945—the year of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany—marked the world's deliverance from the "brown" plague. But nearly 80 years later, radical movements are once again resurfacing, and our former allies in the fight against the fascists are attempting to rewrite history by encouraging new adherents of the doctrine of the superiority of the "Aryan nation." Therefore, the date November 9th serves a very important function—it serves as a reminder of the need to confront the ideology of hatred.

In our country, promoting Hitler's ideas is impossible according to the moral and ethical principles of every normal person, and is prohibited by law. At the federal level, combating anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and extremism, as well as preserving historical memory, are important areas of work for the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. As for the State University of Management, an atmosphere of mutual respect between representatives of different countries, cultures, and peoples has been established within our walls since its inception. The principles of combating fascism, nationalism, and xenophobia are of particular importance to the State University of Management—our multinational university community has always been and remains a space where there is no place for the ideology of hatred and where the diversity of the modern world is valued.

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November 8, 2025

Because gladiolus: today GUU celebrates KVN Day

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November 8th marks the International Day of the Club of the Funny and Inventive (KVN) in Russia – a holiday dedicated to one of the most popular and iconic comedy TV shows that has united many generations of students.

From the Czech idea to Soviet humor

The roots of KVN go back to 1957, when the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students was held in Moscow. It became clear then that Soviet television lacked programs for young people. The "Festival Editorial Board," formed under the leadership of Sergei Muratov, proposed its own version: "Evening of Merry Questions" (VVV), a Soviet version of the Czech program "Gadai, Gadai, Gadalschik."

A distinctive feature of the format was the inclusion of the audience in the game—no one simply sat in front of the screen. The tasks were absurdly difficult and hilarious at the same time: live on air, participants had to bring to the studio the seventh volume of Jack London, a potted ficus, and a kerosene stove, and in the summer, they had to show up wearing a fur coat, a hat, and felt boots. It was precisely this curious incident that led to the closure of VVV: a crowd of students flooded the studio, overwhelmed the police, tore up the curtains, and caused utter chaos. The broadcast was interrupted, and the recording, alas, was lost.

The Birth of the Club of the Merry and Resourceful

Four years later, on November 8, 1961, a team of former VVV writers launched a new project—the Club of the Merry and Inventive. The name alluded to the popular television brand KVN-49, and the abbreviation emphasized the spirit of the game. The first host was Albert Axelrod, and in 1964 he was replaced by railway student Alexander Maslyakov, who remained the host until 2022. Incidentally, Maslyakov's popularity was so strong that asteroid 5245 Maslyakov, discovered by the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory, was even named after him.

The first games were held without any strict rules: competitions emerged spontaneously, tasks were created on the spot, and students joked about both everyday life and ideology. By 1964, classic competitions had emerged—warm-up, STEM, BREEZE, captains' competition, and homework. KVN also has its own music festival, "The Voice of KiViN," and the cheerful bird of the same name became the symbol of the entire competition.

Closure and revival

KVN's popularity grew, but television strictly controlled its humor. For example, shortly before the show's temporary demise in 1971, participants were banned from wearing beards on stage—censors saw this as a mockery of the founder of communist ideas, Karl Marx. Despite this, KVN remained a favorite show for students and schoolchildren until its demise became a symbol of stagnation in the USSR.

In 1986, KVN was revived thanks to the initiative of former players, and Alexander Maslyakov returned as host. The show received a new structure: league levels, a rating system, and new competition formats. The game's anthem changed: first, "On the appointed day, at the appointed hour," and after the break, "We are starting KVN."

Over time, KVN became a veritable breeding ground for Russian show business talent. The club produced Mikhail Zadornov, Yuli Gusman, Mikhail Galustyan, Sergey Svetlakov, Timur Batrutdinov, Garik Kharlamov and Martirosyan, Valdis Pelsh, Leonid Yakubovich, the Uralskie Pelmeni and Once Upon a Time in Russia teams—the list goes on and on, as KVN served as a launching pad for countless talented artists, directors, and producers. The game gave them not only popularity but also invaluable experience in engaging with audiences, creating high-quality humor, and connecting with a wide variety of audiences.

The structure of modern KVN

The current structure of the International Union of KVN is a multi-tiered league system, comprising over 7,000 teams. The central platform is the Major League, while the Premier League serves as a preparatory stage for entry into it. Since 1993, the First League has been in operation, providing preferential access to the Major League.

Since 2013, the union has operated an International League, comprising approximately twenty teams. The teams for the television leagues are formed based on the results of the International Festival in Sochi: teams that advance to the second round receive final approval from the union president.

KVN League of the State University of Management

The KVN League has existed at our university since April 1999. It was founded by members of the "GUU National Team," who developed a system for training new players and representing the university at regional and national levels.

Every year the following events take place at the State University of Management:

KVN School – training sessions for beginners with lectures and practical exercises from the editors of the Moscow Student League; the All-Russian KVN School – master classes, writing materials, and teamwork; and the Moscow and Moscow Region League Structures Festival, where teams are assigned to leagues and have the opportunity to advance to the Central or Major Leagues.

Our teams regularly participate in Moscow and national tournaments, learning from the best KVN players in the country. Many graduates of the KVN League at the State University of Management have found success not only in their professional careers but also in their creative fields, proving that leadership and a sense of humor are a wonderful combination.

In 2012, the KVN League of the State University of Management won the Youth Council Prize under the Prefect of the South-Eastern Administrative District of Moscow in the category "Best Organization in the Sphere of Youth Leisure."

It's worth noting that our League is more than just a creative association, but a true school of life for future managers. Participation in the games teaches students teamwork, creative thinking, communicating their ideas to an audience, and confident public speaking—qualities essential to a modern leader.

Congratulations to everyone involved—the organizers, directors, players, fans, and especially the KVN League of the State University of Management—on International Club of the Funny and Inventive Day! May every warm-up in life, as in the game, bring thunderous applause, and every homework assignment receive an A+!

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November 8, 2025

A garden city will be here: the planet celebrates World Urbanism Day

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November 8th marks World Urbanism Day, also known as Urbanism Day, established in 1949 on the initiative of architect Carlos Maria della Paolera, a professor at the University of Buenos Aires. The day aims to highlight the importance of sound urban planning and the creation of comfortable and sustainable environments in megacities.

According to the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), residents of the "concrete jungle" make up at least 75% of the Russian population, highlighting the particular importance of urban management and planning for the entire country. This is why the State University of Management offers a relevant program, "Urban Studies and City Management," training professional municipal and territorial leaders. This program is aimed at preparing specialists capable of effectively addressing the challenges of modern urbanization, creating effective urban systems, managing infrastructure development, and ensuring a high quality of life in the metropolis.

We congratulate everyone involved on their professional holiday! We wish you inspiration, new scientific and practical achievements, active students, and significant projects for the benefit of our national agglomerations!

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November 7, 2025

Partnership Strategy: GUU and PSB Bank Agree on Joint Projects

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On November 7, negotiations with Ekaterina Kuzmina, Vice President of PSB Bank, took place at the State University of Management. Representing the university were Rector Vladimir Stroyev, Vice Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov, and Vice Rector Maria Karelina.

The parties discussed collaboration within the "Commonwealth" social and educational platform, created by PSB Bank jointly with Rosfinmonitoring in 2021, and the university's continued participation in the International Financial Security Olympiad. Particular attention was paid to the formats for collaboration between SUM and PSB Bank in creating educational and scientific content based on the "Commonwealth" platform. The meeting participants explored opportunities to advance SUM educational and scientific projects that have significant potential for management education and strategic areas of socioeconomic development.

Ekaterina Kuzmina, Vice President of PSB Bank, was given a tour of key university locations, including laboratories in the Information Technology Center, the SUM Pre-University, the Media Center, and the Innovative Solutions Student Design Bureau. She was particularly interested in a demonstration of the platform being developed as part of a major research project and presented at the SUM Engineering Project Management Center.

We are confident that this dialogue will mark the beginning of productive collaboration between the State University of Management and PSB Bank in the area of educational and scientific projects.

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November 7, 2025

From the heart: GUU and VSKS sent humanitarian aid to the soldiers

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The State University of Management and the Moscow City Branch of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps (VSKS) held a joint campaign in support of military personnel participating in missions in the special military operation zone.

Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, and Vice Rectors Vitaly Lapshenkov and Pavel Pavlovsky, along with Maxim Dzhetygenov, Head of the Moscow City Branch of the VSKS, and Corps volunteers, sent humanitarian aid as part of the "GUU – SVOIM" project. The aid included camouflage nets and trench candles made by our students. This initiative has become a significant example of the university community's unity. Students, faculty, and staff at the State University of Management joined forces to provide concrete assistance to those defending the country today and to express their gratitude for their service.

"Participating in collecting humanitarian supplies for our soldiers is undoubtedly important and necessary. It is each of us's duty to help, to the best of our ability, those who defend our lives and our freedom. We send essential items to the front that are constantly needed in large quantities (household and hygiene products, food), and we also purchase items upon request from soldiers," noted Vladimir Stroyev.

As a reminder, the "GUU – SVOim" campaign began in January 2024. The previous shipment departed on September 30th. Our project is part of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation's public campaign "Universities for the Front!", created to collect humanitarian aid for service members of the SVO and civilians in neighboring regions of Russia.

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November 7, 2025

StudRussia: A GUU Master's student wins the second stage of the competition for international students.

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Sumaira Yasmin from the State University of Management won a prize in the regional stage of the All-Russian competition for international students "StudRussia" in the "Conquerors of the Summits" category (English track) for her athletic achievements.

This category honors winners, laureates, and participants in competitions and olympiads at the university, regional, national, and international levels—all those who have made a significant contribution to the development of sports in their alma mater, city, region, and Russia.

The regional stage of the competition, organized by the University of Science and Technology (MISiS) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, was held at the Maurice Thorez Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU). It was attended by 140 international students from 33 countries, representing 57 universities from 14 regions of the Central Federal District.

It should be noted that the main goal of the championship is to identify and reward international students with outstanding achievements in education and science, youth policy, student leadership, community service, volunteerism, creativity, and sports. The winner of the "Best International Student" Grand Prix at the final all-Russian stage will be the winner in several categories; their name will be announced on December 10.

The entire university is rooting for our international classmates! Wishing them new victories!

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