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On February 8, Russia celebrates the professional holiday of researchers and scientists – Russian Science Day.

The history of this date dates back to the reign of Peter the Great, who on February 8, 1724, issued a decree on the development of science in the Russian state. This decree led to the establishment of the first Academy of Sciences and Arts, which offered training to talented people of all social classes and financial backgrounds. In honor of the 275th anniversary of its founding in 1999, Russian Science Day was officially established.

And today is a great time to look back and evaluate your achievements in this area over the past year since the last celebration.

During this time, the State University of Management established a Center for Space Research, Unmanned and Radioelectronic Technologies and opened several new laboratories: the Center for Digital Innovations for Industry at the RosGeoTech Advanced Engineering School, created jointly with the Millionshchikov State Petroleum Technological University, and the Center for Numerical Control Systems (NCS), launched with a grant from the Ministry of Education and Science.

A major scientific project, the Digital Village, is underway. It is being developed in consortium with the Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center (Omsk ASC) and Udmurt State University (UDU). A grant has been received for the development of a technology for controlling swarms of unmanned aerial systems. More than ten projects have been implemented for our industrial partners, and work has begun on new developments.

Young scientists and representatives of the SUM administration participated in dozens of scientific events and forums, where they discussed technological entrepreneurship, space personnel, game modeling, unmanned systems, the future of the Arctic, and other topics. They also held a summer engineering and economics school, won the first student design bureau competition, the second competition for young scientists, and won the best space dictation in the country, receiving medals from the Russian Academy of Sciences.

We congratulate everyone involved on this wonderful celebration of science and progress: not only scientists and researchers, but each of us, because science has long been a part of everyday life, and we can all make our own contribution to it.

We wish you creative ideas, inspiration, and exciting research topics. May this year bring us new discoveries, breakthrough achievements, and new facets of the familiar. Happy Russian Science Day!

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Winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, spend time actively with friends and family, and learn new sports. Moscow and the surrounding region offer numerous opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Well-designed infrastructure, transportation accessibility, and extensive ski resort services make skiing enjoyable and comfortable.

Thanks to artificial snowmaking systems, the season lasts from December to March, depending on the weather. Elevation differences on the slopes range from 50 to 100 meters, and trail lengths range from 70 to 1,050 meters. This makes the ski resorts an excellent option for those just beginning to explore winter sports.

To access the ski lifts, you must pay a lift fee or purchase a special card called a ski pass. The cost of a ski pass depends on the size and popularity of the resort. At resorts in the Moscow region, prices start at 1,500 rubles and reach 4,000 rubles. Certain conditions apply: sometimes the ski pass is non-transferable, or there are restrictions on the number of lifts or time allowed.

The more lifts you purchase at once, the cheaper the price per lift. A day pass saves money for those who are ready to ski all day and take on multiple runs. A season pass is suitable for regular skiing at a chosen ski resort. If you plan to ski frequently at the same resort, purchasing a season pass is a very cost-effective solution. Beginner skiers, snowboarders, and those who prefer leisurely skiing with breaks at the café, without checking the clock, will find it more economical to purchase a number of lifts. For those with a high intensity of skiing, an hourly rate is more cost-effective.

"There are opportunities to ski for free. For example, a training slope might have a free lift. You can also hike up the mountain. Many snowboarders do this: their equipment is lighter and their boots are more comfortable than those of skiers," shared Marina Zhukova, professor at the Department of Management in International Business and Tourism Industry at the State University of Management.

List of 6 ski resorts in Moscow and the surrounding region:

Stepanovo Leonid Tyagachev Club Volen Yakhroma Tseleevo Sorochany

It's important to remember the rules of conduct on the slope, which will make your stay and the rest of those around you enjoyable, and most importantly, safe:

Your actions should not interfere with anyone. Choose a speed that is appropriate to your abilities, weather conditions, slope steepness, and congestion. Control your trajectory and remember: the one in front is right. Keep your distance when overtaking. Before starting or stopping, look up the slope. If you want to cross the slope, also look up. Choose a place to stop at the edge of the slope, gradually reducing speed. Do not stop on narrow sections of the slope, on its edge under a drop-off, behind a bend with visibility less than 15 meters, or other places where descending riders might not see you. If you need to go up a slope, do so only along its edge so that riders can see you and build a safe trajectory. Obey signs and trail markings. Provide all possible assistance to those in need.

We wish you a sharp edge and excellent glide!

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Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. He rose through the ranks from journalist to writer, and went down in history as a great English writer and the greatest prose writer of the 19th century.

The future classic writer's childhood was poor. At 12, he dropped out of school and worked in a blacking factory to help support his family. His father later paid off his debts and sent his son to Wellington House Academy. After graduating, he found work as a junior clerk at a law firm, where he contributed to several well-known periodicals. After some time, Charles realized that his fame as a reporter wasn't enough and decided to seriously pursue literature.

His novels Oliver Twist, Dombey and Son, Little Dorrit, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, A Christmas Carol, Bleak House, David Copperfield, and others made him a global star. In them, he criticized England's social injustice and pressing societal problems: poverty, corruption, hypocrisy, and inhumanity. His descriptions of streets, fog, and slums, which directly referenced social ills, were particularly memorable.

Dickens's works were read by everyone, from princes to ordinary workers. The novels were published monthly in parts, making literature accessible to a wide audience. They provoked widespread public outcry and led to the softening or repeal of harsh laws against the poor. Charles Dickens, despite the difficulties of the time, also maintained a belief in goodness and mercy in his novels.

Some interesting and surprising facts about his life: 1. Dickens was a very superstitious person: he touched everything three times for luck, considered Friday his lucky day, and always left London on the day the last part of his novel was published. 2. The writer was prone to visions and occasionally experienced states of déjà vu. 3. He washed down every 50 lines of writing with a sip of hot water. 4. He kept ravens as pets, and his favorite was named Grip. 5. Critics of his time often said that Charles would never be among the best writers of English literature; even Oscar Wilde did not take him seriously. 6. The writer hated monuments, and in his will he forbade the erection of any statues to him.

Charles Dickens became the voice of an entire era, whose works remain relevant two hundred years later – they are eagerly read, quoted, filmed, and staged.

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120 years ago, on February 7, 1906, Oleg Antonov was born in the Moscow province. His engineer father, by example, instilled in his son an interest in technology and aviation from an early age. And this determined his future career.

The beginning of a career and meeting Chkalov

A meeting with the legendary Soviet pilot and youth idol Valery Chkalov played a key role in the budding specialist's life. It took place in the spring of 1928 at the Leningrad Aeroclub. Chkalov's admonition, "You must act gently but decisively," remained forever etched in Antonov's memory and became something of a motto.

After graduating from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1930, the young specialist went to Moscow. His talents were quickly recognized and he was appointed chief designer of the glider factory in Tushino. There, he created over 30 types of gliders for a wide variety of purposes: serial training gliders (UPAR, US-3, BS-3, and others), sports gliders (Rot-Front-1, Rot-Front-2, and others), and experimental gliders (IP, RE, M, BA-1).

Work during the Great Patriotic War

When the war began, Antonov was appointed chief designer of a glider aircraft factory in Moscow, which was evacuated to Tyumen in the fall. There, they produced the A-7 multi-seat troop-carrying glider, which was widely used for reconnaissance, combat missions, airborne assaults, frontline combat, and for delivering weapons, ammunition, and food to troops. Beginning in 1943, he participated in the modernization of some of the most mass-produced aircraft of the Great Patriotic War—the Yak-7, Yak-9, and Yak-3 fighters. For his work, Oleg Konstantinovich was awarded the "Partisan of the Patriotic War" medal, 1st degree—the only aircraft designer in the Soviet Union to do so!

Own bureau and the first "Annushka"

In 1945, the dream of creating his own aircraft led Antonov to Novosibirsk, where he went to manage a new bureau. Graduates of the city's aviation technical school found themselves under his wing. Regarding his work with the younger generation, the aircraft designer wrote: "The most important thing is unity of purpose. If people understand and accept it, they don't need to be 'spurred on.'" Thus, in 1947, the first AN-2, affectionately nicknamed "Annushka," took to the skies. Three years later, it entered production, and the aircraft became the only one in the world to remain in serial production for over 50 years.

In the coming years, other aircraft were also created: transport (An-8, An-12, An-22, An-26, and others), for military and civil aviation; multi-purpose (An-14, An-28); passenger (An-10, An-24); gliders (An-11, An-13, An-15) and hang gliders.

Furor at the Le Bourget Air Show

The An-124 Ruslan became a significant achievement, a benchmark for future cargo aircraft. The world learned of it in 1986 at the 26th International Air Show in Le Bourget. The public unveiling caused a sensation, demonstrating the USSR's advanced technology and aviation might. One of the largest transport aircraft in the world, it was in service from 1987 to 2004, transporting cargo worldwide.

A passion for creativity and incredible imagination

Besides aviation, Antonov had other interests, such as painting. He collected drawings and photographs of airplanes, painted landscapes, and still lifes. His collection included over 60 of the latter! And during business trips, he always found time to visit art museums. Literature became another passion. The engineer wrote fairy tales and poems for his children. He also authored a unique philological study, "The Offended Letter," dedicated to the seventh letter of the alphabet, "Ё." Antonov also had a passion for tennis and ping-pong. When international tennis tournaments began to be held in the Soviet Union, he established the traditional "Gentleman of the Court" award.

Oleg Antonov was a unique individual with a wealth of technical knowledge and creative ideas. His work and absolute dedication laid the foundation for many modern achievements in aviation. The name of this designer and father of transport aviation is a symbol of innovation and mastery.

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On February 6, the State University of Management's assembly hall hosted the "Initiation into Future Professionals" ceremony for 10th-grade pre-professional students from Moscow schools, timed to coincide with Science Day.

On behalf of the university, the students were greeted by the rector of the State University of Management, Vladimir Stroev.

"In your entrepreneurship classes, you've already met our professors, learned valuable information, begun to evaluate your own development opportunities in this field, and understand that specialized entrepreneurship universities exist. I'd like to point out that our university is one of the best, in part because it began as the Aleksandrovsky Commercial School, which graduated famous merchants from our country, and for over 140 years has been training entrepreneurs and managers in various sectors of the economy. And today, these specialists are more in demand than ever in the labor market. Therefore, I invite you to participate in our projects, thematic sessions, Olympiads, and competitions, and, after successfully passing the Unified State Exam, to apply to SUM," Vladimir Stroyev urged.

Following the inspiring wishes of the rector of the first management school, the students made the Solemn Promise of Future Entrepreneurs.

During the event, representatives from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (FADM) "Rosmolodezh", Sberbank and RVB (Wildberries) spoke about the possibilities for further development of a professional trajectory in the field of entrepreneurship.

Dmitry Mamaev, First Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh.Predprinimay and Rosmolodezh.Profi, GUU graduate; Olga Serebryannikova, Director of the Project Office for the Development of Youth Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science; Anastasia Avdeeva, Head of Internships and Practices at the Russian Youth Bank, GUU graduate; and Ruslan Usinov, Project Manager of the Corporate and Investment Business Block, Small and Micro Business Division, Sberbank.

The discussion was moderated by Pavel Pavlovsky, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management and a member of the Expert Council of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy.

Participants discussed the industry's prospects and educational development, described projects implemented by their organizations, and encouraged schoolchildren to embrace their passion and try their hand to discover which profession is right for them.

After the official part was over, the KVN team, "ERROR 404", representing the State University of Management in the Major League, took to the stage, followed by the creative team of students of our university, "Studos".

Next, the students, accompanied by their mentors, attended the practical portion of the meeting—business training sessions with active entrepreneurs. During the sessions, they learned about effective career paths, the practical nuances of starting their own business, organizing public events, the specifics of working with personnel, marketing techniques, and much more. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from practicing professionals.

Throughout the event, information stands were available on study programs for future graduates of pre-professional classes, along with educational and entertainment areas provided by the GUU student body.

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A press conference was held at the TASS press center in St. Petersburg to mark Russian Science Day and to highlight cutting-edge research from the city's leading engineering schools and support for scientists.

The press conference was attended by: Vladimir Knyaginin, Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg; Andrey Rudskoy, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the RAS, and Rector of SPbPU; Vadim Popkov, Head of the Laboratory of Materials and Processes for Hydrogen Energy at the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, laureate of the Presidential Prize of the Russian Federation; Pavel Novikov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU; and Igor Furtat, Head of the Laboratory of Adaptive and Intelligent Control of Network and Distributed Systems at the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

At the beginning of the event, Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov addressed the press center guests via video link. He reminded everyone that the press conference was part of a joint project between the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and the TASS news agency dedicated to Russian Science Day, and congratulated everyone on the upcoming holiday.

Vladimir Knyaginin began his speech by congratulating scientists and everyone involved in science.

"Twenty percent of the active workforce either works in science or studies at universities. Statistics show that 72,000 people are employed in the R&D sector, and its impact on the city's economy is enormous. We celebrate with everyone; for us, this is an opportunity to once again thank those who do complex, intellectually challenging, and important work," Vladimir Nikolaevich noted.

The Deputy Governor recalled that the Priority 2030 and Advanced Engineering Schools programs were reorganized in 2025, with the importance of industry ties increased. Vladimir Knyaginin also discussed the city government's support for scientific institutions and scientists, the progress of projects to create technology valleys, including the Polytech Technopolis, and cooperation with the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

This theme was further explored in his speech by Andrey Rudskoy, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. He shared the results of the work of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which will celebrate its third anniversary in May 2026. He emphasized that the branch's relationship with the city and Leningrad Oblast governments has shifted from sporadic expert review to a systemic partnership and joint work on strategic documents and events. Cooperation agreements have been signed with the city and regional chambers of commerce and industry, and the integration of science and business is underway.

Our work is based on an interdisciplinary, fundamental approach. We have become the main intellectual headquarters not only of St. Petersburg but also of the Northwest. One of our goals is to expand the scientific community; today, we have 185 members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the second-largest number among the departments," Andrei Ivanovich emphasized.

Andrey Rudskoy also congratulated the city's scientists on their professional holiday and specifically highlighted the outstanding developments of St. Petersburg's academic institutes. Vadim Popkov, Head of the Laboratory of Materials and Processes for Hydrogen Energy at the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and laureate of the Russian Presidential Prize, spoke about one of these developments—the creation of hydrogen fueling stations.

Pavel Novikov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology SPbPU, presented a multidisciplinary research project on the manufacture of hot gas path components for gas turbine engines for gas pumping units at a press conference.

"The Russian Federation has the largest gas transportation infrastructure in the world, so it's crucial to ensure import independence in this area," the scientist explained. "Together with Gazprom, we are developing and implementing technologies and products, such as nozzle assemblies and fuel injectors, into gas compressor units that deliver gas to various parts of our country and abroad. The multidisciplinary nature of our work means that, together with other institutes, we implement an end-to-end production and implementation cycle, from product design, the creation of new materials and equipment, to the manufacture of finished products. In other words, we are a fully-fledged, knowledge-intensive manufacturing company."

Pavel Novikov elaborated on the production of technologically advanced components, namely rotor blades: "We're taking a comprehensive approach to this issue, developing equipment, materials, and products. We've already produced prototypes, and they're currently undergoing testing. Thanks to our university's full-cycle equipment, from material synthesis to finished product synthesis, we're solving this problem quite effectively. Rotor blades are the quintessential component of gas turbine engine design, and they have the greatest impact on their efficiency and performance. We're implementing this project with support from the Priority 2030 program, using our own funds and those of our industrial partners—in other words, with the support of the real economy."

Igor Furtat, head of the Adaptive and Intelligent Control of Network and Distributed Systems laboratory at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering, also spoke at the TASS press center about projects.

At the end of the press conference, the guests answered questions from the audience.

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On February 6, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted several important events dedicated to Russian Science Day. These included the general meeting of the University Big Data Research Consortium, the "Science Day at the Polytechnic University" gala, and the "Science is Beautiful" exhibition.

The day began with a meeting of the University Consortium. It unites 84 universities and research organizations from Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

The Big Data Consortium was established in 2017 and today is one of the largest associations of educational institutions in the CIS in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. The association collaborates with IT companies working in the fields of big data, AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, as well as with government organizations and institutions. Consortium members, together with their partners, conduct joint research and implement projects to train next-generation personnel and develop the digital economy.

The main event of the meeting was the signing of an agreement on Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's accession to the "University Consortium of Big Data Researchers" Association, with the goal of developing and implementing cutting-edge scientific research and development in the field of collecting, processing, and analyzing large amounts of data.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's accession to the University Consortium of Big Data Researchers strengthens SPbPU's position in the field of artificial intelligence and data analysis and opens up additional opportunities for our scientists and students to engage in network projects and collaborative research, noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

For Polytechnic University, joining the consortium means more joint projects with leading universities in Russia and the CIS, access to strong research teams, and a lively exchange of big data practices—from science and education to industry and urban development. Importantly, Polytechnic University is joining the consortium not only for opportunities but also with its own engineering case studies, ambitions, and AI projects. For students, postgraduates, and young scientists, this means access to schools of applied data analysis, educational programs in data-driven management, and participation in inter-university teams.

As Vyacheslav Goiko, CEO of the Big Data Consortium, noted, Polytechnic's accession to the Association will provide impetus for the development of projects based on big data and artificial intelligence for engineering training.

In our country, engineering has always been a key profession. Today, it's crucial for these specialists to be proficient in artificial intelligence and big data analytics technologies, as these tools are being actively implemented in manufacturing, energy, construction, and other sectors. Technological sovereignty and economic growth depend on engineers with digital competencies, commented Vyacheslav Goiko.

We are gathering in anticipation of February 8th. In 1724, Peter the Great signed a decree establishing the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. This is very symbolic for us, as our rector, Andrei Rudskoy, is the chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Furthermore, our university is named after Peter the Great. I congratulate everyone on the upcoming holiday. Of course, this is important to us—scientists, people who help advance science and popularize science. They are the backbone of a modern university. Certainly, one of the key development areas for Polytechnic University is artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, so we are very pleased to have been invited to join the consortium. We believe that such platforms where we can share our ideas and trusted data, which we can use to train various models, are extremely important. The more such platforms there are, the further our intellectual resources will be able to advance this national frontier," Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice Rector for Research, addressed the meeting participants.

Ivanovo State University, TISBI University of Management, and the Russian State Social University also joined the consortium that day.

The Technopolis Polytech Research Center's lobby is currently hosting the exhibition "Science is Beautiful," featuring posters, visualizations, and photographs by the university's research teams. The exhibition aims to demonstrate how engineering, natural science, and humanities research are shaping a new visual language for modern science.

Russian Science Day, celebrated on February 8, concludes the extensive program of SPbPU Science Week, which included more than a dozen events for students, graduate students, young researchers, and the university's partners. Key events included the 23rd School of Innovation and Quality, the city seminar "Current Issues in Tribology," the Scientific Debates of the SPbPU, GUAP, and SPbSTI (TU) Student Scientific Society, the St. Petersburg Youth School-Conference of Engineering Teachers, a lecture course and conference on road construction, and seminars on hydraulics, biomedical systems, applied machine learning, and the creative economy.

A separate section of the program was dedicated to popular science formats: a scientific stand-up comedy show "PRO Management: Unconventional Solutions for Business," open lectures on the Soviet mathematician and economist Leonid Kantorovich, one of the founders of linear programming, industrial science at LPI, and probabilistic thinking for programmers.

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