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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the St. Petersburg Regional Public Organization "Association of Veterans of the North Caucasus Military District 'Defenders of the Motherland'" signed a strategic cooperation agreement, laying the foundation for the further development of their partnership.

Under the leadership of Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, representatives of SPbPU held a working meeting with the chairman of the regional public organization "Association of Veterans of the North-West Military District "Defenders of the Motherland" of St. Petersburg, holder of the Order of Courage Georgy Zhuravlev, and the head of the organization's district branch in the Kalininsky District, a participant of the North-West Military District, Andrei Goncharov.

The partners discussed key issues of cooperation in the areas of patriotic education, social rehabilitation, continuing education and professional retraining, as well as the development of a volunteer movement to support veterans of the Soviet Military District, opening up new prospects for collaboration between the university and the association. Polytechnic University staff shared their comprehensive experience and plans for working with military personnel and residents of new regions. Participants in the dialogue included Natalia Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute; Anna Rubtsova, Director of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy; Tatyana Savekina, Director of the Center for Corporate and Network Continuing Professional Programs; and Tatyana Nam, Director of the SPbPU Dobro.Center.

Georgy Zhuravlev discussed the association's activities, including assistance to veterans of special military operations and their families, patriotic education of children and youth, basic military training, preserving military-historical memory, social adaptation of military personnel after injuries, education, employment, and more.

The Polytechnic University is consistently and systematically building support for participants and veterans of special military operations. Cooperation is developing both large-scale project of SPbPU — from identifying educational needs and building a partner network to designing digital tools and implementing adapted retraining programs. Coordination is carried out by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, together with the university's specialized institutes, ensuring the integration of engineering and humanities training with social support mechanisms and creating conditions for veterans' professional and personal fulfillment.

The signing of the agreement was a logical continuation of the active volunteer work that Polytechnic has been conducting for three years with the state foundation "Defenders of the Fatherland" in St. Petersburg as part of the All-Russian campaign

Volunteers at the Harmony Center provide comprehensive support to SVO participants and their families.

Humanitarian aid: collecting, delivering, and assisting with loading humanitarian aid for children, residents of Donbas, and those at the front; assembling tactical first aid kits and holiday gifts; making tactical bracelets, plush amulets, and talismans. Work in the regional headquarters warehouses. Cultural support: organizing concerts in military hospitals, providing excursions and escorting participants of the SVO to cultural events. Patriotic education and mentoring development: meetings between students and SVO veterans in the "honest conversation" format; organizing courage lessons for schoolchildren in the Kalininsky district with the participation of veterans. Social assistance: accompanying the families of SVO participants, organizing family lounges. Meeting at the train station and accompanying children from the new regions on vacation in the Leningrad Region. Escorting soldiers to medical examinations in city medical facilities. Hospital supervision: since April 2025, the SPbPU Harmony Center has been the supervisor of the military hospital at the L. G. Sokolov North-West District Scientific and Clinical Center.

The agreement will strengthen cooperation in educational and social spheres, providing veterans of the North Caucasus Military District with opportunities for professional development and participation in addressing key issues in the country's technological development. This initiative is fully aligned with the goals of the federal program "Priority 2030" and aims to unlock the potential of veterans for the benefit of Russia's technological leadership.

"We believe the discussion about the various training options for special military operation participants and veterans should be more active and systematic. In this regard, cooperation with the association will allow us to more accurately define training formats, program topics, and required modules. And most importantly, to present a model that works at the regional and federal levels," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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A two-day meeting of the Consortium of Aerospace Universities of Russia has begun at the Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev (KAI). Rectors of relevant universities, scientists, and representatives of the public sector will discuss strategic issues of personnel training and technology development.

Opening the meeting, Mikhail Pogosyan, Rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute, emphasized the importance of working together in the context of education reform and preparations for the results of the Priority 2030 program. Kirill Okhotkin, Rector of KNITU-KAI, announced the meeting's program, which included a tour of the university's scientific facilities, and expressed hope for expanded cooperation between the universities.

Yuri Fomin, Vice Rector for Research at SPbPU, presented the university's promising research. The Polytechnic University is developing research areas in the field of trusted AI systems and platform solutions for developing industry-standard AI models. Particular attention is paid to developing domestic technologies capable of replacing imported equivalents.

"Our projects under the Priority 2030 program demonstrate how fundamental research in artificial intelligence is becoming the foundation for practical solutions," noted Yuri Vladimirovich. "The POLANIS multimodal data analysis platform we developed is cross-industry and promising for solving problems in the aircraft industry and space technology."

Consortium participants will visit KNITU-KAI laboratories, including the Intelligent Radioelectronics, Microelectronics Process Diagnostics, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Kazan Quantum Center "KAI-Quantum" to assess the university's competencies in aeronautical engineering, radiophotonics, and additive manufacturing.

The meeting will identify new areas for joint research between leading industry universities, aimed at implementing scientific developments and strengthening the human resources potential of the Russian aerospace industry.

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The Interdisciplinary Olympiad includes a range of general education subjects: computer science, economics, social studies, English language, and additional areas such as financial and management literacy, public speaking fundamentals, and project management.

"At the Russian Higher School of Economics (RHB), we are creating a comprehensive educational ecosystem for the development of future entrepreneurs—from school to professional development. Our joint Olympiad with the State University of Management (GUU) 'Future of Business' is a chance for Russian schoolchildren to prove themselves and take their first steps in entrepreneurship," said Tatyana Kim.

The organizers prepared cases specially developed by leading RHB specialists and the faculty of SUM: problems and tests in mathematics, computer science, social studies, and English. Participants will receive career advice from experts, points for admission to SUM, certificates for finalists, and gifts from RHB. Any Russian student in grades 9-11 can apply by November 17 on the "Future of Business" Olympiad website.

"The Alexandrovsk Commercial School, which later became the foundation of the State University of Management, trained entrepreneurs and businessmen even before the Revolution and was associated with many famous representatives of the Moscow merchant class. All these years, we have continued and developed the traditions of Russian entrepreneurship, trained specialized specialists, organized thematic excursions, opened entrepreneurship classes, and now, together with the Russian Higher School of Management, we will be implementing an Olympiad for talented schoolchildren who will one day develop our country's economy," shared Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management.

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At the State University of Management, schoolchildren were shown how theory becomes technology and how ideas become startups. The master class for 10th- and 11th-grade students was held under the auspices of the RosGeoTech Advanced Engineering School (AES), a project implemented by the M.D. Millionshchikov Grozny State Petroleum Technological University (GSOTU) in collaboration with the State University of Management.

Revived technical thought

Before the master class, Andrey Luzhetsky, Director of the Advanced Engineering School, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. Maxim Pletnev, Head of the Scientific Research Coordination Department at the State University of Management, spoke about the extensive work of the RosGeoTech Advanced Engineering School (1)—a project that covers cutting-edge areas of the Russian economy, including alternative energy, power engineering, the oil and gas industry, and autonomous unmanned and robotic systems.

The future starts now

The central part of the program was a presentation by Nikita Akinshin, a specialist at the Engineering Project Management Center at the State University of Management. "We're not just showing slides," the scientist said. "We're giving a glimpse into real projects that are changing the landscape of today."

Nikita Akinshin spoke about the restoration and extensive modernization of the LUAZ-967M, a Soviet SUV that engineers are transforming into a model of future technology. The vehicle is not only being restored, but also electrified, and equipped with driverless and autonomous control systems.

AI, drones, and anti-drones

A separate topic of the master class was developments in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The students were shown a model of a highly maneuverable, high-speed UAV and a portable anti-drone system designed to protect critical facilities.

Continuing the theme of advanced technologies, Nikita Akinshin discussed the role of artificial intelligence in engineering. He explained the principles of a hybrid decision support system (DSS), which combines machine learning (ML) and large-scale language models (LLM).

"The task of modern engineers is not only to design hardware," emphasized Nikita Akinshin, "but also to create intelligent systems that control this hardware and analyze data. It is at the intersection of these disciplines that the most breakthrough solutions are born."

The masterclass showed the students that engineering isn't some distant place, but here and now. Real-world examples and live interaction with experts helped the participants understand how technologies are born, inspiring creativity and the development of their own ideas.

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On October 23, 1974, in the Vienna meeting hall of the International Olympic Committee, the capital of the USSR was chosen to host the XXII 1980 Summer Olympic Games. This decision was more than just a sporting triumph—it transformed the main Soviet city into a symbol of openness and faith in world peace.

By that time, the Soviet Union was already a recognized sporting power: since 1952, Soviet athletes had consistently ranked among the top three in the medal standings. But hosting the Olympics was something else entirely; it was a challenge to infrastructure, diplomacy, urban planning, and even mentality. And Moscow accepted it.

Triumph of Friendship

Competition was fierce: in addition to Moscow, Los Angeles, Athens, and Paris vied for the right to host the Games. The Soviet delegation, led by Sergei Pavlov, Chairman of the State Sports Committee, convincingly demonstrated the country's readiness not just to organize competitions, but to create a new era in Olympic history. Emphasis was placed on scale, safety, technical equipment, and, especially important during the Cold War era, the idea of a peace Olympics.

Interestingly, the decision was made in a single round of final voting between the opposing finalists, Los Angeles and Moscow: the votes were split 39 to 20. This wasn't just a winning score—it was a signal: people wanted to see the USSR not only as a superpower, but also as a hospitable host.

Back to the Future

Today, looking back on the 1980 Olympics through the prism of time, it's unlikely anyone will remember how revolutionary they were for their era. And yet, it was then that for the first time:

To escort the Olympic flame from Greece, a special RAF-2907 minibus was built with larger radiators and additional electric fans to cool the engine, preventing overheating while traveling at runner's speed. A new, concert-style format for the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies was introduced, setting the standard for future Games. Moscow received modern sports, residential, and infrastructure facilities, many of which are still operational—from the Olympic Sports Complex and thousands of square meters of housing in the Olympic Village to the Cosmos Hotel and Terminal F at Sheremetyevo Airport. For the first time in history, the official Olympic mascot, the charming little bear Misha, learned to fly in hot air balloons and acquired his own biography and universe—he has appeared in cartoons, and even an entire anime series was created in Japan.

The turning point

Of course, the 1980 Games themselves were somewhat marred by boycotts and political provocations. It was a time when some countries had pointedly ignored the previous and subsequent Olympics. But even these troubles couldn't overshadow the USSR's success: on October 23, 1974, the world came to believe in Moscow as a city capable of uniting countries and continents through sport. And for the Soviet Union, this was the moment when the state emerged for the first time not as an "Iron Curtain" empire, but as an open, modern, and ambitious organizer of a global event.

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On October 22, 2025, in the Scientific Library of the State University of Management, in anticipation of National Unity Day, a lecture entitled "Strength in Diversity: The Language and Traditions of Different Peoples of Russia" was held for international students. The event was organized by the State University of Management jointly with the Russian Society "Knowledge."

The Russian Society "Knowledge" is a public organization that carries out educational work for young people throughout Russia, regularly hosting speeches by prominent figures in culture, art, science, and history, helping our country's lecturers be heard and find their audience.

Alexander Demanov, a candidate of historical sciences, presented the history of National Unity Day, mentioning how the people's militia led by merchant Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky united the country. Exploring linguistic diversity, he explained how the Russian language unites over 190 peoples. He introduced the audience to unique traditions and holidays, emphasizing that unity helps overcome any difficulties, making Russia strong and unique.

At the end of the lecture, the students actively asked the lecturer questions related to Russian history, inquired about the names of holidays, and the diversity of peoples' cultures, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn more about the country in which they study.

The lecture was an opportunity to better understand each other, feel a sense of community, and learn how the traditions and languages of the peoples of Russia create a harmonious unity.

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UMC Publishing House presents a new textbook, "Labor Migration: Theoretical and Practical Issues," created by a team of leading experts in state migration policy, including staff from the State University of Management.

The authors of the textbook are: – Vladimir Volokh, Professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies at the State University of Management, Doctor of Political Sciences, Member of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation on Interethnic Relations; – Vera Suvorova, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies at the State University of Management; – Evgeny Volodin, Director of the Department of Migration Audit and Legal Support for Legal Entities at OST Group of Companies, Member of the Expert Council of the Committee on Labor Migration at the Moscow Regional Organization OPORA RUSSIA.

The publication's scientific director and co-author is Svetlana Shorokhova, PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations and Geopolitics, and Head of the Department of Political Processes and Technologies at the University of World Civilizations (UMC).

This textbook was published by decision of the Academic Council of the Educational and Methodological Center. It covers fundamental and applied aspects of managing external labor migration processes. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the Russian Federation's state migration policy, systematizes modern methods of managing migration processes, and offers innovative practical recommendations.

Target audience:

Bachelor's, specialist's, professional, and master's students majoring in 41.03.04 "Political Science"; Students of advanced training and professional retraining programs; Specialists in the field of public administration of migration processes; Researchers in the field of migration policy.

The textbook will be a valuable resource for both the academic community and practitioners working in the field of migration policy.

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