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The awards ceremony for the 2025 Fontanka.ru city portal's main prize was held at the Hermitage Museum's General Staff Building. Among the eleven laureates, who received griffin statuettes and silver badges based on the results of a public vote in which more than 120,000 people participated, was Guvanch Durdyev, a student at the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In August 2025, Guvanch unexpectedly gained popularity and the status of “people’s traffic controller.”

During a heavy downpour, he noticed a near-cold traffic jam at the intersection of Nauki Avenue and Grazhdansky Avenue. A student working as a courier during his summer break, he couldn't help but rush to the driver's aid. Within hours, Guvanch began receiving messages asking, "Is that you online?"

"I didn't think there would be such consequences, that I'd appear in the news. I just wanted to help drivers; I had no idea I could appear online. I decided to search for myself online and immediately found it on Fontanka. It was a very pleasant experience, of course, and I shared it with my family. Friends said that heroes should be recognized, but I don't consider myself a hero," Guvanch modestly noted after his actions received widespread public attention.

Thanks to his knowledge of traffic rules, the student spent nearly 30 minutes manually directing traffic. Drivers filmed him, praised him, and smiled and made approving gestures. Social media users dubbed the young man a "caped hero."

Guvanch Durdyev is a third-year student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Humanities, majoring in Linguistics. He's been living in St. Petersburg for three years and plans to work in his chosen field—he dreams of becoming a translator or a school teacher.

The young man is distinguished by his proactive nature, friendliness, responsibility, and willingness to help. These qualities, demonstrated in August, were recognized at the Fontanka.ru Recognition and Influence awards.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has been officially included in the subcommittee "Artificial Intelligence in the Road Transport Complex" (PC 03) of the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 164 "Artificial Intelligence".

This will allow the university to participate at the federal level in the development and evaluation of standards for end-to-end technology—the application of AI in the transportation industry.

"The university's inclusion in PC 03 strengthens the connection between academic research in AI and the practical challenges of developing a regulatory framework for the digital transformation of Russia's transport sector," noted Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research.

Two experts are authorized to represent the interests of SPbPU in the subcommittee:

Marina Bolsunovskaya, PhD, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems, Head of the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Research Laboratory at the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems, and Project Manager for Machine Vision Systems and Digital Platforms for Data Analysis; and Dmitry Plotnikov, PhD, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Transport, Project Manager for Transport Process Modeling and Unmanned Vehicle Development.

The subcommittee's work will cover areas such as vision systems, digital modeling, and the development of highly automated vehicles.

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Students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University embarked on an educational trip to the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan. The program included classes in relevant subjects, a meeting with faculty and the RAU rector, and a rich cultural program.

SPbPU students were introduced to current approaches to developing tourism and service in an international context. They studied relevant subjects at the Russian Agrarian University, working in classrooms alongside their Armenian colleagues. On the first day, classes were held on "International Tourism," which examined global trends and regional specifics, and "Introduction to the Specialty," which compared the educational trajectories of the two countries. The program then included lectures on destination management (DMO) and place branding, exploring models for coordinating tourist flows and tools for creating place brands. The students also attended a class on "Quality Management," which focused on service standardization and customer satisfaction assessment methods. The students explored topics such as tourism organization, geo-innovations in tourism, and public relations, which enabled them to further refine tourism product design, as well as the use of digital technologies and PR communications. The outcome was an expanded practical toolkit and an understanding of the role of modern technologies in enhancing the competitiveness of projects.

A separate professional component of the trip included the participation of SPbPU students and faculty in a roundtable discussion organized by the Department of Tourism and Services at RAU. Armine Aghajanyan, Head of the Department of Tourism and Services at RAU, moderated the discussion, which focused on leadership and innovation in the service sector. The keynote speakers were Aida Tukhbatullina, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Tourism and Services at RAU, and Alexandra Turieva and Victoria Sheleiko, Senior Lecturers at the SPbPU Higher School of Service and Trade. During the expert discussion, the parties exchanged experiences in developing educational programs and service practices, discussed innovative approaches to team management in the service industry, and shared their opinions on future joint projects.

A meeting was organized for the SPbPU delegation with Edward Sandoyan, Rector of the Russian-Armenian University. He warmly welcomed the guests and thanked the students for their interest in studying at RAU and their willingness to participate in international programs. The students expressed their gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality. The meeting took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, emphasizing the universities' shared commitment to strengthening their partnership and expanding opportunities for students from both countries.

The trip to RAU was both eventful and extremely useful for SPbPU students. The classes helped them broaden their professional horizons, gain insight into international specialist training, and strengthen their interest in their future careers. The cultural program added to the experience and lent an atmosphere of genuine inter-university dialogue. The students noted that their week in Yerevan was very interesting and informative, leaving behind warm memories.

The trip to RAU not only provided the students with new knowledge but also a broader understanding of the industry through international experience. The visit demonstrated that SPbPU and RAU have many points of contact—both in their educational approaches and their understanding of industry challenges. The students returned with new competencies and vivid impressions, and we came away with concrete ideas for expanding our joint initiatives. "We see great potential for cooperation with RAU and are confident that this trip will lay the foundation for further exchanges and joint educational projects," noted Alexandra Turieva, Deputy Director for International Affairs at the Higher School of Service and Trade.

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Students from the State University of Management, as part of several interuniversity teams, became winners and runners-up in the student project competition at the VIII International Heritage Forum, organized by the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Nine Moscow teams, working on projects to restore the Sofia Saks Moscow Wool Weaving Manufactory, as well as six regional teams and two international teams, took part in the competition.

Alexandra Nenarokomova, a fourth-year student in the Urban Studies and City Management program at the State University of Management, won the competition as part of an interuniversity team. The team's project emphasized creating a public space for residents of the area and weaving the factory's past and present through fabric elements and digital technology.

Among Moscow's projects, a team including Malika Yarmukhamedova, a fourth-year student in the "Urban Studies and City Management" program at the State University of Management, took second place. The team developed a concept for a multifunctional space for residents and visitors of the Mozhaisk district, "Interweaving," designed to become a hub of ideas, creativity, and knowledge for all ages. The project focuses on continuing education, creative industries, and the local identity of the area.

Students from the State University of Management, as part of other teams, also received awards and recognition in various categories: "Relevant Idea," "Best Visualization," "Original Adaptation Idea," "Organization of Restoration Work," and "Passion for the Research Idea." The students agreed that working with specialists from different fields and universities was a unique and rewarding experience.

"The forum became a platform for dialogue between people of various professions and provided an opportunity to demonstrate my professional skills in practice. I was able to work in various areas: creating situational analysis schemes, conducting social surveys, and integrating the site into the daily lives of the district's residents. The competition once again reminded us that our task is not simply to preserve cultural heritage sites but also to pass on to future generations a city where history becomes the foundation for a comfortable life for generations," said Ulyana Laryushina, a student at the State University of Management.

In addition, as part of the VIII International Heritage Forum, which attracted approximately 30,000 participants, Irina Milkina, Associate Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration at the State University of Management and Head of the Urban Development Project and Educational Laboratory, delivered a lecture entitled "The Second Life of Cultural Heritage Sites."

We congratulate our students and their mentors on their outstanding results and wish them continued success!

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On December 19, in anticipation of the New Year, the State University of Management will host its annual "Wish Tree" event for the first time.

Vladimir Stroyev, rector of the State University of Management, will kick off the event at the country's leading management university. He will be the first to remove a Christmas tree ball containing the cherished wish of a child in difficult circumstances and fulfill their dream.

Heads of departments, employees, students, and anyone else are invited to participate. On this day, anyone can become a magician and bring joy to the dreamer whose ball they draw. You can also join the campaign until February 2026 at elkazhelaniy.rf.

We look forward to welcoming everyone who cares on December 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the main academic building near the festive Christmas tree.

The nationwide campaign has been running since 2018 in both online and offline formats. It was initiated by the "Movement of the First" with the support of Rosmolodezh.Dobro. Every year, over a thousand people bring joy and magic to children in difficult life situations. Over the past seven years, more than 320,000 children's New Year's wishes have been fulfilled. Traditionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin also participates in the campaign.

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