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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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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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Nikita Akinshin and Vladimir Kutkov, graduate students and staff members of the GUU Engineering Center from the State University of Management, have proven that Russian researchers can change the rules of the game even in such a complex, highly specialized field as automotive logistics. Our colleagues' project in the field of artificial intelligence for transportation management received high praise from experts and a well-deserved award from the organizers of the 2nd All-Russian Competition for Young Scientists.

The development "Hybrid Decision Support System: Integration of a Machine Learning Cascade and LLM for Analytical Synthesis in Logistics" helps manage the chaos of large data streams: machine learning predicts potential delivery delays, and a large language model transforms the data into understandable recommendations for specialists. The result is accurate forecasts and specific steps for distribution optimization, ready for practical application.

"Our system is primarily focused on automotive logistics, where it addresses key challenges: predicting route delays, optimizing fleet operations, and building effective last-mile logistics by transforming disparate data into ready-to-use solutions for dispatchers. At the same time, the development's hybrid architecture allows it to be successfully adapted to other areas—from warehouse management to sea and air freight management—making the system a universal tool for the entire transportation industry," emphasized Nikita Akinshin.

The system has already proven its effectiveness in testing and could become the basis for next-generation intelligent logistics platforms—our high-tech team demonstrated this by defending the project before a prestigious expert committee.

The competition, organized by the AFK Sistema Charitable Foundation jointly with the Russian Academy of Sciences and Rospatent, attracted a record number of participants: 1,205 applications from 147 educational and 92 scientific organizations from 57 regions of Russia. The victory of Nikita Akinshin and Vladimir Kutkov is further confirmation that our university is a magnet for talented and ambitious scientists.

The awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian Competition for Young Scientists will take place in December 2025. We wish our champions success, creativity, and new achievements!

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Once again, the State University of Management will hospitably open its doors to applicants, their parents, and anyone who wants to see how our university community lives and breathes.

We invite you to discover the world of vibrant student life—our consultants are ready to share all the details about:

The 2026 admissions process; departments, institutes, and educational programs; the specifics of studying at SUM and extracurricular activities from the students' perspective; and research and in-depth academic education at SUM from the perspective of faculty.

All this awaits you on Sunday, November 16, from 11:00 am at the GUU Business Center at 99 Ryazansky Prospekt (Vykhino metro station).

All you have to do is register and come to us.

Come with your friends, let's meet at GUU!

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The Polytechnic University team performed brilliantly in the St. Petersburg Student Football Cup and confidently reached the final, defeating their opponents one after another.

The final match took place on October 28, where our football players faced the team from the St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design.

The match ended 1-1 in regulation time. The fate of the trophy was decided in a penalty shootout, where the Polytechnicians demonstrated resilience and fortitude, securing victory.

Andrey Ivashnev was named the final's best player. The Black Bears defender scored a key equalizer 10 minutes before the end of regulation time, and in the penalty shootout, he fired a precise shot into the top right corner of the net.

Danil Subbotin also became the star of the penalty shootout, skillfully parrying his opponent's shot.

SPbPU team head coach Stepan Verbitsky noted that the team's success was due to a strong team spirit, self-confidence, and a thorough approach to every aspect of the game. Thanks to this, our players were able to overcome the difficulties of the group stage and reach their peak form precisely when it mattered most.

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The second in-person session of the "Managing International Activities in the Academic Environment" program, part of the "Academic Reserve: International Track" project, concluded at the State University of Management. Participants explored the experience of managing international activities at universities and research organizations and exchanged best practices. One proposal was to extend the "Pushkin Card" program to international students studying in Russia.

The session brought together over a hundred specialists, heads of international departments, and experts from universities across the country at our university. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, and Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo, participated in the opening. Participants discussed tools for increasing the effectiveness of academic missions, developing partnerships with friendly countries and networking programs, and engaging international students in youth events.

The practical part of the session included visits to leading international collaboration venues: the Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center (VIM) and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). At VIM, participants learned about cutting-edge developments in agricultural engineering that are shaping the development of modern agriculture and listened to a presentation by Dmitry Pavkin, a 2022 graduate of the Academic Reserve program, on the commercialization of scientific results and international grants. They also heard presentations from the Center's experts on key areas of international scientific and technical cooperation: joint solutions to environmental problems in agricultural production, the development of bioenergy technologies, and the preparation of innovative development programs for the Union State.

At RUDN University, Vice-Rector for International Affairs Marina Rekets presented the support system for international students, as well as the legal and organizational aspects of their studies in our country. Leading university experts presented an overview of comprehensive tools for attracting and supporting international students, and implementing joint projects with international partners. A presentation on legal support for international students and migration registration issues generated the most lively discussion. The program concluded in the conference hall of the RUDN University Faculty of Economics with a debriefing: participants shared their impressions and discussed the possibilities of applying the practices they had learned.

Following the two-day program, participants outlined promising models for organizing international activities and integrating best practices into strategic development projects.

The organizers particularly recognized the contributions of the session's partners: the Interobrazovanie Center for Education Development and International Activities, the Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Thank you for your expert support and active participation!

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At the St. Petersburg Congress "Professional Education, Science, and Innovation in the 21st Century," a ceremony was held to award the winners of the City Government Prize competition for their diploma projects commissioned by the executive authorities of the Northern Capital.

The awards ceremony was held by Irina Ganus, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, and Igor Maksimtsev, Rector of the St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

For the Polytechnic University, participation and victory in such initiatives is a testament to the high level of student preparation, their professional maturity, and the effectiveness of partnerships between science, education, and government agencies. Such projects demonstrate the importance of a practical focus in higher education and the close collaboration between universities and government agencies. When students' theses address real-world development challenges, it becomes more than just an educational milestone, but an investment in the future of St. Petersburg, noted Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.

78 students from various universities in St. Petersburg received diplomas, 10 of whom represent the Polytechnic University:

Alexander Alexandrov, graduate of the Higher School of Jurisprudence and Forensic Technical Expertise, Scientific Advisor – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Law and Science, Alena Fogel. In his work, he explored the topic: “Regional waste cadastre. Legal regulation, problems and proposals for improvement”;
Ahad Almarzaev, a graduate of the Higher School of Public Administration IPMEiT, scientific advisor – Associate Professor at VShSU Konstantin Shvetsov. His diploma project was devoted to the topic: “The role of the activities of student club associations and student self-government bodies (co-government) of educational organizations located on the territory of St. Petersburg in the system of strategic direction for the development of human capital”;
Nonna Gavrikova, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – senior lecturer at VShPM Vyacheslav Melekhin. Topic of the diploma project: “The potential of the personnel training system for the development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation: opportunities and challenges for St. Petersburg”;
Anna Goloveshkina, a graduate of the Higher School of Service and Trade of the IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – senior lecturer at the Higher School of Science and Technology Victoria Sheleiko. In her thesis, she examined the topic: “Development of a project to determine the most effective method for calculating financing for cultural and leisure institutions according to the type of work “Organization and conduct of cultural events: basic standard costs or individual estimates””;
Anzhelika Istigesheva, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering Anastasy Klimin. Topic of the diploma project: “Development of the image of a modern school”;
Anastasia Malashchitskaya, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – senior teacher at Vyacheslav Melekhin. Topic of the diploma project: “Study of mechanisms for managing and coordinating projects for the development of the road network”;
Alexandra Portnaya, a graduate of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations, GI, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor at the Higher School of Music and Education Tamara Tarakanova. Her work was aimed at the topic: “Development of the concept of holding a new physical education event”;
Ekaterina Suleymanova, graduate of the Higher School of Public Administration IPMEiT, scientific advisor – Associate Professor at VShSU Natalya Putintseva. Her research covered the topic: “Reforming the housing and communal services industry in St. Petersburg”;
Anastasia Tokmakova, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering Elena Kiseleva. Topic of the diploma project: “Marketing assessment of promising market segments with identification of priority niches for subjects of the pharmaceutical industry in St. Petersburg”;
Diana Yakimenko, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering Anna Timofeeva. Topic of the diploma project: “Mechanisms for strengthening the role of St. Petersburg as a center for the formation of Arctic competencies.”

All awarded students received prizes, valuable gifts, and collections of scientific articles published based on the results of research conducted during their final qualifying theses at the request of the St. Petersburg government authorities.

Winning the diploma project competition sponsored by the St. Petersburg Committee for Science and Higher Education is a significant milestone in my professional career. My work, commissioned by the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development, focused on finding effective mechanisms for managing road projects. Using Tyumen, Surgut, and Nizhnevartovsk as examples, I analyzed how coordination in road network development could be improved. The experience I gained during my internship at the St. Petersburg Directorate for Transport Construction is already helping me apply these insights in practice—I continue to work for this organization now, comments Anastasia Malashchitskaya.

"The final qualifying work is particularly important to me because it was commissioned by the Housing Committee. Working with a real client allowed us to focus the research on solving pressing practical problems, and their requirements and expectations formed the basis for developing proposals," Ekaterina Suleimanova shared.

It's a great honor for me to win the "Students for the City" diploma project competition. This isn't just a personal victory, but confirmation that student work can be useful and significant for the development of St. Petersburg. What makes this competition especially valuable is that all projects were completed based on real assignments from the executive authorities. This means our work has a chance of being implemented. The "Students for the City" competition is a wonderful example of successful collaboration between government, science, and young people. I hope this practice will only expand, opening up new opportunities for future generations of students! Alexandra Portnaya noted.

In November, students will be selected to prepare their final qualifying theses for the executive authorities of St. Petersburg in the 2025/26 academic year. This stage will allow new participants to continue their practice-oriented interaction with government agencies aimed at addressing pressing urban development challenges, as well as to strengthen their skills in project analysis and the implementation of complex initiatives.

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