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The international symposium "From Tradition to Innovation in Foreign Language Teaching" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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On October 30, the international symposium "From Tradition to Innovation in Foreign Language Teaching" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). Representatives from six countries participated in the event: the Republic of Belarus, Italy, the People's Republic of China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The Russian participants were also diverse, with papers prepared by authors from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Barnaul, Nizhny Novgorod, Omsk, Tomsk, and Cherepovets.

Leading scholars and young researchers discussed current issues in language education to achieve intercultural understanding at a symposium.

Plenary session

Three reports were presented at the plenary session.

Leonid Moskovkin, professor at the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Teaching Methods at St. Petersburg State University, spoke to colleagues about trends in the development of methodological terminology.

Karine Chiknaverova, professor of the English Department at the Odintsovo branch of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, presented a report titled "Polysemantic Legal Lexicon. Teaching Challenges" remotely.

Elena Chirkova, professor at the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, spoke about the need for teaching non-verbal communication at universities.

Section "Current Issues of Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences"

The session on "Current Issues in Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences" featured presentations from both renowned experts in Russian studies and linguodidactics, as well as young practicing teachers, ensuring a fruitful exchange of experiences. The session was highly productive, combining fundamental research with applied solutions and methodological discoveries. Participants focused on a wide range of topics reflecting the challenges of the modern world.

The audience was particularly interested in the presentations by faculty members from the Russian Language Department at the S. M. Budyonny Military Academy of Communications. In particular, Associate Professor Tatyana Kalugina spoke about the importance of teaching cadets Russian using the example of Alexander Suvorov's personality and catchphrases. Associate Professor Olga Ustinova shared her experience using an interactive book dedicated to the Great Patriotic War as part of professionally oriented teaching of Russian as a foreign language.

Language learning for specific purposes was also a key focus of the meeting participants. For example, Natalia Orekhova, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Philology and Russian as a Foreign Language at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, addressed the topic of teaching all types of speech skills using the textbook "Russian as a Foreign Language. Studying Specialized Subjects," which she co-authored.

The important role of classical literature in teaching Russian as a foreign language was highlighted in the presentations of faculty from the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Professor Elena Safronova demonstrated the importance of creative projects based on classical Russian literature. Associate Professor Anastasia Gubaydullina introduced the audience to the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) book collection as a valuable resource for teaching Russian as a foreign language.

The practice-oriented presentations by young colleagues, supported by examples from their own classroom work, resonated strongly and stimulated professional debate. In particular, Marina Mizgireva, an assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented her methodological development for teaching Russian syntactic phraseological units in pre-university training. Wang Hongyan, a Chinese graduate student at St. Petersburg State University, spoke about written assignments within the framework of task-based learning (TBL) as a means of assessing the mastery of Russian negative constructions in Chinese students. Ekaterina Parkhomenko, an assistant professor in the Department of General and Russian Linguistics and Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language at Altai State Pedagogical University, presented a paper entitled "Studying Russian Language Classifiers in Russian as a Foreign Language Lessons."

"I'm very grateful to SPbGASU and my home university for the opportunity to participate in the symposium. As a graduate student, it was very important for me to listen to experienced professors and find inspiration for my dissertation," the young professor shared.

During a lively discussion, participants not only identified existing challenges but also proposed specific methodological approaches for addressing them. The meeting concluded by emphasizing the particular value of academic dialogue in consolidating the efforts of researchers and educators in promoting the Russian language and literature abroad.

Section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Teaching Foreign Languages in Higher Education"

Teachers of English, French, and Italian participated in the section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Foreign Language Teaching at University Level." The session was very rich, addressing issues such as the rationale for using artificial intelligence in foreign language education, developing students' competencies and moral values, and the specifics of translating professional terminology.

It's worth noting that many of the section's participants teach foreign languages for specific (professional) purposes in the fields of law, architecture, construction, forensics, mathematics, pharmaceuticals, and military affairs. The symposium served as a platform for the exchange of valuable experiences, new ideas, and trends in foreign language teaching.

A separate section of presentations was devoted to the important and relevant topic of the role of modern technology. Valeria Ryabkova, Associate Professor of the Intercultural Communication Department at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, discussed the specifics of modern tasks for teaching foreign languages in the age of artificial intelligence. Anastasia Frolova, Assistant Professor of the Foreign Languages Department at St. Petersburg Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, and Olga Asonova, Senior Lecturer of the Foreign Languages Department at the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, shared their experiences using educational mobile apps and platforms. Rosa Comparelli (Tomsk State University) highlighted the promising aspects of teaching Italian via a Telegram channel.

Senior Lecturer Alexandra Efimova and Associate Professor and Head of the Foreign Languages Department Grigory Rozhkov (St. Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University) addressed important issues of developing soft skills and students' spiritual and moral values through the Foreign Language course and intercultural events. Associate Professor Tatyana Raikina from the Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration presented a study on developing cross-cultural competence through foreign language means. Maria Chueva, Senior Lecturer at Cherepovets State University, discussed the specifics of mathematical monologue speech in English. Svetlana Ryurikova, a young lecturer and assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented the specifics of translating architectural and construction terminology. Galina Torokhova, Associate Professor at Cherepovets State University, discussed the history of French grammars.

Svetlana Sharifullina, Associate Professor of the Department of Media Communications and Advertising at the St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics, presented at the symposium the results of a research study she conducted with her son, Rinat Sharifullin, who is studying at the University of Helsinki (Finland). In her paper, "The Problem of Preserving Cultural Heritage: On an Unknown Interview with Foreign Journalists by Writer Vasily Belov," she described a "Finnish interview" with the renowned "village prose writer," discovered by chance on the website of a center for researching the writer's work. The researchers set out to find the original source, and through persistence and perseverance, they succeeded: they discovered that the material had been published in the magazine "Suomen Kuvalehti" in 1984. From this interview, readers learn about the writer's views on contemporary European values, the problem of preserving his native language, and other crucial contemporary issues.

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Polytechnic University and RAU are adapting the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course for Armenian students.

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Representatives from the Russian-Armenian University visited the Polytechnic University to discuss joint work on localizing the course "Fundamentals of Project Activities."

This academic year, with the support of SPbPU, the course is launching at RAU for the third time. In the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years, student project activities were implemented primarily according to the Polytechnic University model. However, following last year's results, RAU administration, faculty, and students expressed a desire for localization. With the methodological and instrumental support of SPbPU, changes will be made to both the theoretical and practical courses, as well as the mentoring model. According to representatives of RAU and SPbPU, the request for such changes is a positive signal for the full integration of the course into the core educational process, as well as a catalyst for further student engagement and the development of an attractive and understandable mentor model at the Russian-Armenian University.

Colleagues from RAU and SPbPU also discussed Polytechnic University's experience in developing a university technology entrepreneurship ecosystem, including through the "Boiling Point – Polytechnic" program, as well as the specifics of interaction with industrial partners and entrepreneurship support institutions. They agreed to jointly develop a program for developing technology entrepreneurship at RAU, building on the results of the course's implementation and the existing "Boiling Point – RAU – SPbPU" program.

They also discussed cooperation in developing RAU youth communities with the support of the SPbPU Youth Policy Department. The next planned event is a visit in November by representatives of Polytechnic University youth communities to RAU to discuss the Cooperation Roadmap for 2026.

The meeting was attended by mentors of the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course from RAU: Ruzanna Ayrapetova, Head of the Department of Educational Policy and Quality Assurance; Ramela Simonyan, Head of the Career Center; Anush Karapetyan, First Assistant to the Rector and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance; Iveta Stepanyan, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance; and Liana Petrosyan, Associate Professor in the Department of Russian Language and Professional Communication.

The meeting was attended by SPbPU representatives: Sergey Redko, Director of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation; Anton Ambrazhey, Senior Research Fellow of the International Academic Competence Center "Intellectual Enterprise Technologies" of the Digital Engineering School; Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education of the Digital Engineering School; Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department; Artur Kireyev, Acting Director of the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship; Inna Seledtsova, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation; Pavel Kozlovsky, Chief Engineer of the Scientific Laboratory "Strategic Development of Engineering Markets"; and representatives of the Polytechnic University youth communities.

During the visit, methodological and substantive changes to the course were approved, and RAU mentors participated in the filming of adapted videos for the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course, which will be used in the RAU educational process in the spring of the 2025/26 academic year.

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The Commonwealth's Intellectual Code: Polytechnic University Drives Science and Technology Discussion

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The Tauride Palace hosted the first international scientific and educational congress, "The Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth." Education 4.0: Integration of Science, Technology, and Creativity, bringing together specialists from across the globe to discuss key issues in modern education. The plenary session brought together leading experts—scientists, educators, and practitioners from across the Commonwealth of Independent States. The congress provided a unique opportunity for constructive dialogue, the exchange of best practices, and the development of consolidated solutions.

Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Council of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly and Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, sent a greeting to the congress participants.

"Together, we are creating a system of knowledge and skills that meets the demands of the times, where creativity coexists with technology, and traditional values coexist with innovation," said Lilia Gumerova, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education, and Culture and Chair of the Standing Commission on Science and Education of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, in a welcoming address by Valentina Matviyenko.

In recent years, significant initiatives have been adopted in the areas of regulating artificial intelligence, distance learning, and the use of digital tools, said Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS IPA Council and Honorary Professor of SPbPU, in his welcoming remarks.

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin addressed the participants with a greeting. He expressed confidence that the topics discussed at the congress are important for strengthening international humanitarian cooperation, implementing socially significant projects, and overcoming contemporary challenges. The text of the greeting was read by Kazbek Taysayev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration, and Relations with Compatriots.

Greetings were sent by CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev and heads of state academic and professional academies of the CIS countries.

Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Head of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Chairman of the Expert Council on Science and Education at the IPA CIS, presented expanded information on the "Technological Sovereignty" project at the plenary session. The project creates Russian educational programs to train specialists with deep engineering, social, and logical knowledge, strengthens basic and targeted training, and unites a consortium of universities and businesses, with the possibility for universities to establish joint-stock companies.

The strategy of engineering and technological sovereignty is a direct response to systemic challenges and sanctions pressure, leading to restrictions on the supply of high-tech products, equipment, components, and software, posing a threat to the functioning of entire industries, from aircraft manufacturing to the oil and gas sector. And Russian science is not just one element in this context, but the foundation and driver of the implementation of the strategy of engineering and technological sovereignty. Without a strong scientific foundation, the ability to generate breakthrough ideas, and without an effective system for transferring these ideas into technologies and products, achieving true sovereignty is impossible. Science is ceasing to be simply a field of knowledge production and becoming a strategic resource for national development, Andrei Ivanovich emphasized in his speech.

Under the leadership of Andrey Rudskoy, over 150 faculty and students from the Polytechnic University participated in the congress. Around 40 volunteers from the "Polytechnic Squad" of the Higher School of Law and Technical Education supported the congress events in collaboration with the Secretariat of the IPA CIS and the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.

The congress included expert sessions devoted to key aspects of education. The Polytechnic University organized the congress, including the expert session "Anti-Corruption Education in the Paradigm of Modern Education." Keynote speakers included Svetlana Ivanova, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education; Igor Matskevich, Rector of the University of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation; Bakhtiyor Rasulov, Rector of the Andijan State Pedagogical Institute of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Yevgeny Kolenko, Deputy Head of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Violetta Ladutko and Ekaterina Novikova, Deans and Heads of Departments at leading universities in Belarus; Naira Zohrabyan, Dean of the Armenian University; and other representatives of the academic community in the Commonwealth of Independent States countries.

Dmitry Mokhorov, the session moderator and Deputy Chairman of the IPA CIS Expert Council on Science and Education, noted in his speech: "Effective anti-corruption education is an end-to-end and continuous process that is the cornerstone of building a rule-of-law state."

Experts explored new, effective models of anti-corruption education as a system-forming element for fostering a legal culture and building a rule-of-law state. The key focus, according to the specialists, is integrating these approaches into secondary and higher education systems and interactions with law enforcement agencies.

Dmitry Mokhorov presented a brief overview of the activities of the IPA CIS Expert Council on Science and Education, chaired by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. The discussion focused on anti-corruption education and the prospects for its development in the CIS.

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Charity Marathon for the 120th Anniversary of the Polytechnic Hydrotower: Fundraising Results Announced

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The results of the charity marathon, held at the initiative of the Polytechnic University Endowment Fund and dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the legendary Hydrotower, have been announced.

As a result of this campaign, 478,713 rubles were raised from October 15 to 29, 2025. Of this amount, 440,000 rubles went to the "Youth Projects Development" endowment. Income from its management in 2026 will be used to renovate some of the premises in the Polytechnic Tower.

The benefactors include graduates, employees, students, and partners of the Polytechnic University.

The Foundation thanks its donors and announces that special prizes and commemorative gifts will be raffled off among all marathon participants.

Contact information: 7 (812) 591-66-81alumni@spbstu.ru

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NSU Open Day: On the Path to University Life

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Novosibirsk State University held its traditional Open Day on November 2, attracting a record-breaking number of participants for the fall event—over 2,000 schoolchildren and their parents. Prospective students learned about the program offerings, admission requirements, and the university atmosphere. The Open Day was held for the first time in the new classroom building, which opened on September 1, 2025.

In his opening address, NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk discussed the university's history, its development, and the areas of specialization that are currently in high demand. He specifically noted the growing interest among applicants in the natural sciences and engineering. This is evidenced by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, where the top seven areas with the most significant growth in applications included "Informatics and Computer Engineering," "Mathematics and Mechanics," "Mathematics and Computer Science," "Applied Mathematics and Physics," "Physics," "General Medicine," and "Geology." The rector also highlighted the development of the university's infrastructure, the construction of a modern campus, and the opening of new buildings, which will expand NSU's educational and research capabilities.

During the Open Day, guests had the opportunity to visit thematic areas of NSU faculties and institutes, where students and faculty demonstrated in an interactive and live format what can be learned at NSU.

A guest of the event, tenth-grader Elizaveta Zh., shared her impressions:

"I really like this university. I'd like to enroll here, but I haven't decided on a major or exams yet. This is my first time here, and I'm impressed by the scale of the university—it's very large. I think there will be many opportunities for me if I get in. I've discovered a new area—the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics and the Department of Oil and Gas Fields."

At the program areas, representatives from NSU faculties and institutes provided detailed information on the admissions requirements for each specific program and answered applicants' questions.

Yulia Ilyushchenko, a representative of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics department at the NSU Humanities Institute, noted:

We also have a threshold for admission to fee-paying programs—this year, you had to score more than 210 points to be admitted. There are several types of quotas for state-funded places. Please note that we only require specialized mathematics.

NSU hosts a variety of events to help schoolchildren prepare for university admission, ranging from Unified State Exam (USE) preparation courses to annual schools organized by faculties and institutes. Completion of these schools offers the opportunity to earn additional credits for university admission.

Natalia Simonova, Head of the Department of Theory and History of Journalism, discussed additional programs for high school students that can help increase their chances of successful admission to a journalism program:

For those interested in our program, we offer a "Young Journalist School" for students in grades 8–11, lasting from one to four years. It includes preparation for a creative competition specifically for 11th-graders—two classes every two weeks. At the school, students create stories, magazines, longreads, and other projects, exploring various forms of journalistic work. This format is suitable for career guidance and portfolio preparation, which can then be presented at the creative competition.

We are confident that NSU's Open Day will become the beginning of many schoolchildren's professional journeys, where the first step is choosing their field and where they want to study. NSU is open to talented and inquisitive people—those who are ready to seek, explore, and create the future today.

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NSU astronomers reported on interesting events of the last autumn month.

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The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on November 17. This stream, with a radiant in the constellation Leo, typically produces 10-15 meteors per hour annually. No increased activity is predicted for this year. The shower's radiant rises high in the sky in the second half of the night and produces fast meteors.

Significant outbursts of the Leonid meteor shower, up to hundreds or even thousands of meteors per hour (storm level), are expected in the 2030s, associated with the return of the parent comet 55P/Swift-Tuttle in 2031. The shower is expected to be especially active in 2033, 2034 (a meteor storm is possible), 2035, and 2037.

Another meteor shower that can be observed throughout the night in November is the Taurids. It consists of two branches—a southern and a northern one. This is a relatively inactive shower, with meteors being quite slow. However, it has a very long activity period—from mid-September to the end of November, with no distinct peak. Peak activity, about 5-10 meteors per hour, is observed during October and the first half of November. The shower also occasionally produces bursts of fireball activity. This year, the fireball cloud is expected to return for about a week around November 3rd. This is attributed to the Earth passing through a cloud of larger particles within the shower.

In November, two other weak meteor showers can be observed: the Alpha Monocerotids and the November Orionids. The Alpha Monocerotids have a radiant in the constellation Monoceros, while the November Orionids have a radiant on the border of the constellations Orion, Taurus, and Gemini. The Alpha Monocerotids peak on November 21st, at up to 5 meteors per hour, although historically, this shower has produced brief bursts of up to 420 meteors per hour in 1995 and up to 120 meteors per hour in 2019. The next peak in activity is expected in 2043. This shower is visible mainly in the second half of the night.

The November Orionids have a peak activity of about 3 meteors per hour, and the peak itself is not pronounced; it occurs around November 28, the radiant culminates around 2 a.m. and is quite visible for most of the night.

Another interesting event worth noting is the expected occultation of the Pleiades by the Moon on November 6th. Unlike the September event, this will occur in the evening, at a slightly lower but still respectable altitude above the horizon, although during a fuller phase of the Moon.

Here are the coverage parameters of the brightest stars of the Pleiades for Novosibirsk:

Electra. Starts at 21:00:44, altitude 27°, ends at 21:48:41, altitude 34°.

Merope. Start: 21:24:42, altitude 30°, end: 22:14:21, altitude 37°.

Alcyone. Starts at 21:52:36, altitude 34°, ends at 22:48:16, altitude 42°.

Atlas. Start: 22:46:44, altitude 41°, end: 23:04:31, altitude 44°.

The rather bright comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS will also be visible again. This comet is approximately 9th or 10th magnitude, perhaps even 1-2 magnitudes brighter. The first photos after perihelion show that it has developed a rather long tail. It can be seen in amateur telescopes low above the horizon in the mornings from late October to early November. Then, after the lunar passage, when the comet can be observed without light pollution, from mid- to late November (and especially in the third ten-day period of November), it will be visible high in the sky for most of the night. However, since its culmination time will be in the second half of the night, it will be more visible during this period.

The Leonids should be observed in the second half of the night, from about 1-2 AM until the morning, with peak activity occurring on the night of November 17-18. It's best to observe from outside the city, away from light sources. The same applies to other meteor showers. Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS will also be visible in the morning.

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Five students from the Faculty of Economics were included in the list of 115 best students in Russia.

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The "Management of the Future" conference was held October 23-25 in St. Petersburg, organized by the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University. This year, 2,300 applications were received, and after a multi-stage selection process, 115 talented students and graduates from across the country participated. NSU was represented by students from the Faculty of Economics (EF)—Alina Churkina, Elizaveta Kirgizova, Daria Kostyuk, Anna Denisova, and Denis Lipinsky.

The selection process consisted of three stages. The first involved completing a questionnaire and screening resumes, and the second involved professional testing with questions on probability theory, logic, mathematics, and economics. The final stage was a video interview, which included six questions assessing motivation, open-mindedness, and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment. Participants were given one minute to comprehend each question and two minutes to answer, after which the system automatically ended the recording.

Throughout the three days of the conference, students interacted with representatives of leading Russian companies, attended lectures, and participated in interactive master classes. One of the "Management of the Future" activities was management debates. Participants were presented with three cases, each with two roles. Two weeks before the conference, students were required to form teams to solve the problems. Elizaveta Kirgizova's team reached the semifinals, and the team including Anna Denisova won the debates and won a unique opportunity to attend a dinner with VTB representatives.

"The case topics varied. The first case asked us to choose a strategy for replacing an outdated IT system: a phased modernization of the existing platform versus a complete replacement with a new one. The second case challenged us to find a balance between security and customer experience—choosing between a strict verification system with maximum security and "invisible" protection that wouldn't interfere with customers. The third case challenged us to determine a strategy for attracting an 18-25-year-old audience: focusing on game mechanics and engagement or on real financial benefits. The management debates were the most engaging format, in my opinion. They allowed us not only to delve into solving real business cases but also to put strategic thinking and argumentation skills into practice. I'm very proud that our team managed to win," shared Anna Denisova, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Economics and Management at NSU.

NSU students noted that the conference program included useful lectures given by speakers from various fields—from retail and event marketing to consulting and manufacturing. Many presentations focused on regional development and artificial intelligence. Particularly valuable was the fact that the lectures were delivered by practitioners who shared real-life case studies.

Daria Kostyuk, 4th year student of the Faculty of Economics at NSU:

"I especially enjoyed the lecture by ArtLife, the concert creators, as I'm developing my own career in the events industry. I was interested in listening to someone with similar life experiences and interests, so I could further develop my career."

Elizaveta Kirgizova, first-year master's student at the Faculty of Economics and Management of NSU:

"In my opinion, the most useful lecture was about developing five qualities that are beneficial for a career. Among these qualities, the speakers named a sense of belonging and commitment to the company, charisma, righteous fanaticism, strong communication skills, and perseverance."

Alina Churkina, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Economics and Management of NSU:

The trip to "Management of the Future" turned out to be more than just a conference. It was an opportunity to see modern management from the inside—through real-life cases, lively discussions, and the experiences of those already shaping management practice today.

Conferences like these offer more than just lectures; they also offer an opportunity to meet interesting people with similar interests from all over the country and gain new ideas.

Daria Kostyuk:

"What I remember most were the people—the conference participants. So many people with completely unique life stories, with countless achievements in various fields. Conversations with each of them were captivating and engaging in their own way, as we all have busy lives."

Elizaveta Kirgizova:

"The conference trip was inspiring for me; I gained a lot of insights and made many new connections. Connecting with and becoming part of such a professional and vibrant community was an interesting and rewarding experience!"

Alina Churkina:

— The participants were a special highlight. 115 people from different cities, with varying backgrounds, but equally ambitious and engaged. It's an environment where you can't just "go with the flow"—the pace of communication and the level of discussion constantly push you to think faster, broader, and deeper.

Denis Lipinsky, 3rd year student at the Faculty of Economics at NSU:

"During the conference, I managed to exchange contacts with several dozen of the most talented people, including a theoretical physicist and a chemical engineer. It was very interesting to meet people from a wide range of universities across the country—to see how they live their lives, what their scientific and personal interests are, and how different universities are developing collaboration strategies. And, of course, the opportunity to establish direct contact with HR directors or leaders of large teams at companies that are leaders in their fields was also very valuable!"

The students also noted the special atmosphere of the city and the location where the conference was held.

Alina Churkina:

"The venue—Mikhailovskaya Dacha, the former imperial residence—made a particularly strong impression. The space itself is symbolic: the historic architecture and the modern campus of GSOM SPbU create a sense of a dialogue between times—past, present, and future. In such a setting, the conversation about development and leadership is especially poignant. And, of course, St. Petersburg. A city whose very environment—the autumnal atmosphere, the leisurely pace—inspires thoughtfulness."

Moreover, such events are an opportunity to understand how to develop further, what knowledge and skills to acquire in order to achieve more in your professional activities.

Alina Churkina:

"I came back feeling like I'd experienced a professional 'renewal' in these few days. Not in the sense of inspiration—there was just the right amount of that—but in the sense of clarity: it became clearer which skills are truly important, how quickly the context changes, and how important it is to learn not to adapt, but to be proactive!"

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A student from the NSU Physics Department received support from the Potanin Foundation for a charitable project.

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The "Science on a Visit" project won the "Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" competition. Of 259 applications, 56 projects from 29 regions were selected. "Science on a Visit" by Anna Shuklina, a second-year master's student at the Physics Department of Novosibirsk State University, was the only project from the Novosibirsk Region to receive support.

"Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" is a competition that gives members of the Potanin Foundation community—winners of all programs in all years—the opportunity to implement a personal, socially significant initiative. Anna previously participated in the Potanin Foundation's "Scholarship Competition" and received support to achieve her goals.

"At the Belomorskie Petroglyphs Foundation School, other Potanin fellows and I discussed grant opportunities at length, including the Foundation's "Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" grant competition. I was inspired by Arina Bogomozova's project: she gave lectures to cancer patients. I wondered how I could help them? Bring my lessons to the children? There are hospital clowns, but no hospital physicists. It turned out that Novosibirsk lacks an education system for children undergoing long-term hospital treatment. Children are completely excluded from education! This is how the "Science on a Visit" project was born, which has already been supported by Larisa Lisovskaya, head of the children's program at the Novosibirsk regional branch of the All-Russian Public Organization for Patient Support "Zdravstvuy!", and Novosibirsk State University," Anna shared.

"Science on a Visit" offers a new format for leisure and education for children in rehabilitation centers and hospitals. A team of specially trained volunteers from natural science departments will conduct regular interactive classes and engaging experiments in children's hospitals, demonstrating the beauty and accessibility of science. This is also a great opportunity for children of all ages to interact with young scientists and perhaps choose science as their primary career. The project plans to develop and distribute teaching aids: a series of educational videos, recommendations for organizing interactive classes, and educational games.

"My years studying at the NSU Physics Department taught me to value talented teachers. Once I started teaching, I realized what a tremendous amount of work it is, and oftentimes, volunteer work and altruism. Since March 2024, I've been a member of the department's demonstration team, "FFokusniki": at events of various levels, we, physicist volunteers, demonstrate experiments to people of all ages, from kindergarten and schoolchildren to the elderly. I've gained experience explaining physical phenomena to children, giving public speeches, and conducting master classes. A diploma with honors from the Physics Department, experience as a senior lab assistant at the Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, a career in science, numerous conference presentations, competition wins, and knowledge of English and Chinese—all of this helps me create unique and engaging lessons," Anna said.

For Anna, winning the "Personal Philanthropy and Altruism Practices" competition is an opportunity to implement personal social initiatives, find and attract like-minded people, and contribute to the development of the volunteer movement.

Material prepared by: Varvara Frolkina, NSU press service

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Through thorns to the stars: Moscow Planetarium is 96!

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On November 5, 1929, the first planetarium in the USSR opened in Moscow—one of the largest in the world, a true "optical science theater." It became the 13th planetarium in the world and remains a center of scientific education and a magnet for Muscovites and visitors alike.

Proletarian, proletarian, come into the planetarium.

The story began in 1927, when the Presidium of the Moscow City Council decided to create the first Soviet planetarium in the capital. The projector was commissioned from the German firm Carl Zeiss, and the building's design was entrusted to the young architects Mikhail Barshch and Mikhail Sinyavsky, who chose the constructivist style. The egg-shaped building became a symbol of the era's technological optimism.

The opening took place on November 5, 1929. The first lecture, with an artificial starry sky, delighted the public—Vladimir Mayakovsky dedicated a poem to the event: "Proletarian, proletarian, come into the planetarium…"

First among equals

By the mid-1930s, eclipses, auroras, and comets were already being shown here—spectacles unmatched by any other planetarium in the world. The first astronomy club opened there, and the Stratospheric Committee operated there, where the first Soviet liquid-fueled rockets were developed—the future foundation of the legendary KB-7.

During the war, the planetarium continued to operate: it taught astronomy to military personnel and hosted visiting lectures at military units and hospitals. After the war, an astronomy platform was built—the largest in Moscow. From 1960 to 1975, future cosmonauts held astronavigation classes here.

New life among the stars

The planetarium's rebirth took place on June 12, 2011, after a major renovation: the building was raised six meters, and a Small Star Hall and a 4D cinema were added.

Today, the Moscow Planetarium is a unique scientific and educational complex with observatories and an astronomy site, equipped with the latest scientific and technological advances. It is one of the top ten most visited museums in the capital and continues to open the way to the stars for generations.

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Military Intelligence Officer Day: The Power of Knowledge, Honor, and Duty

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November 5th marks Military Intelligence Day in Russia—a professional holiday for soldiers on the invisible front, whose work determines the success of military operations and the country's security.

Military intelligence as a branch of the armed forces was established in 1918, and since 1942 it has been coordinated by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. The GRU's symbol is a flying bat—an emblem that reflects the essence of the profession: operating in the shadows, seeing what is hidden from others, and delivering precise, accurate strikes.

From the first days of the Great Patriotic War, intelligence officers were on the front lines, gathering information about enemy plans and ensuring the success of operations near Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. It was military intelligence that made a decisive contribution to the preparations for the liberation of Europe. Their exploits were rarely reported, but thousands of lives depended on their work.

Today, military intelligence is more than just covert operations and frontline work. It has become a high-tech military discipline, combining traditional intelligence work, big data analysis, satellite and electronic monitoring. It's an elite service that values intelligence, perseverance, and the ability to think several steps ahead. Modern intelligence officers analyze global risks, cyber threats, satellite data, troop movements, and economic processes. They operate at the intersection of technology and analytics, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity are essential.

Their mission remains the same: to stay ahead of threats, anticipate enemy actions, and defend the country while upholding the traditions of professionalism and honor established by their predecessors.

At GUU, we traditionally train specialists for whom analysis, strategic thinking, and responsibility are not just professional skills, but a way of thinking. These qualities are akin to the spirit of intelligence—service to a cause where success always requires knowledge and precision.

We congratulate the veterans and active military intelligence officers—the elite of the Russian armed forces, those who serve with honor, defending the country anywhere in the world. May devotion to duty, the power of knowledge, and determination always be your true allies.

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