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An exhibition of the best works from the 5th International Competition "ArchConcept" has opened at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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The exhibition is opened by Andrey Surovenkov and Daria Boytsova. Oleg Romanov speaks. The opening of the exhibition of the best competition entries by the finalists of the 5th International Architectural Open Creative Competition "ArchConcept" took place at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. This year's competition is held under the theme "The Modern City. Traditions and Innovations."

The competition is held by SPbGASU jointly with Zhengzhou University (China) and the St. Petersburg Union of Architects and has confirmed its high professional and international status for the fifth year in a row.

The exhibition opening took place in a festive atmosphere. Daria Boytsova, Deputy Dean for Educational Work and Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural Design at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, served as the event's curator. She welcomed the competition's participants, guests, and organizers, after which she handed the floor over to Oleg Romanov, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Honorary President of the St. Petersburg Union of Architects. He noted that the ArchConcept competition enjoys well-deserved prestige at all levels and remains an important professional platform for the architectural community:

"An architectural concept is the foundation of the profession. It is where any project begins, the search for new ideas, meanings, and innovations. It's no coincidence that the term 'concept' itself originates in the avant-garde—a phenomenon we can rightfully be proud of," Oleg Romanov emphasized.

Andrey Surovenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Competition Organizing Committee, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, and PhD in Architecture, noted the importance of participating in competitions for professional growth:

"Participating in competitions and exhibitions is a crucial part of developing as an architect as a professional. Even if you don't win, you see your level of competence, compare yourself to others, learn how to effectively present ideas, and develop skills for working in a competitive environment. Over time, these skills will inevitably lead to success in your professional career."

He emphasized that competitive activity is a consistent system: starting with university competitions, then professional and international ones, students gradually develop their own architectural language and recognizable style.

In the 2025–2026 competition season, approximately 500 participants participated in the ArchConcept competition, including from China and Moldova. The exhibition, presented at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, features the best works, selected by a jury based on a special curatorial principle. It should be noted that a project's absence from the exhibition does not mean it has not been selected as a graduation project—many competition entries were recognized by the jury outside of the exhibition.

The organizing committee also expressed gratitude to the students who actively participated in organizing and assembling the exhibition. Visitors were reminded of the opportunity to vote for their favorite projects—a voting box for the Audience Choice Award was installed in the center of the hall.

The awards ceremony for the winners of the V International Architectural Open Creative Competition "ArchConcept" will take place on February 12, 2026, at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) in the Academic Council Hall.

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The SPbGASU Auto Club held its traditional motor rally to commemorate the anniversary of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. Participants honored the fallen at memorials.

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On February 1, a motor rally was held to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. A column of eight vehicles set off from the main building of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Participants headed to the Proryv Panorama Museum, where they laid flowers at the tank memorials and the legendary "lorry" – a symbol of the Road of Life. In this way, they paid tribute to the heroes who defended the city and ensured its survival during the terrible years of the siege.

The route then led to the Nevsky Pyatachok (bridgehead), one of the iconic sites of the Battle of Leningrad. This bridgehead on the left bank of the Neva has gone down in history as a symbol of resilience: it was here that Soviet soldiers, despite the harshest conditions and fierce enemy resistance, held their positions, bringing the siege closer to being broken. Today, the Nevsky Pyatachok is a memorial area, where monuments remind us of the price of Victory and the strength of national unity.

The motor rally allowed participants to personally visit memorial sites associated with the defense of Leningrad and honor the memory of the city's defenders. For many, this was an opportunity to once again remember the heroism of their ancestors and recognize the importance of preserving historical memory. The results of the motor rally clearly demonstrated that respect for the heroism of the past continues to unite people today.

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St. Petersburg scientists' contribution to the country's technological leadership: a press conference at TASS

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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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Russian Science Day at the Polytechnic University

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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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Akademgorodok scientists discussed promising developments in medical biotechnology.

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Today, TASS-Siberia held a press conference to kick off a series of events dedicated to Russian Science Day, supported by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education in regions ranging from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad. Participants included Deputy Governor Irina Manuilova; Rector of Novosibirsk State University, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny; Director of the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Doctor of Chemical Sciences Vladimir Koval; and Director of the Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology (branch of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics SB RAS), Doctor of Medical Sciences Maxim Korolev. The press conference focused on the development of the scientific community in the region, advances in medical biotechnology, and promising areas of collaboration between Novosibirsk State University and the research institutes of the SB RAS.

The Deputy Governor noted the particular relevance of supporting the industry in the lead-up to Russian Science Day, celebrated on February 8, and the Decade of Science and Technology.

– The regional government’s most important priority is work within the framework of medical research projects. This work is being carried out within the framework of the national projects “Bioeconomics,” “New Materials and Chemistry,” and “New Health-Saving Technologies.” It will be further developed at the educational and scientific center of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSU, which is a second-stage facility. modern campus of NSU, being built as part of the national project "Youth and Children," Irina Manuilova emphasized.

In 2025, 33 projects were supported for a total of 123.5 million rubles. These include 24 projects implemented since 2024 and nine new projects. The supported projects are in healthcare, agriculture, housing and utilities, telecommunications, transportation, construction, and other sectors. In the region, research in medical biotechnology, including in youth laboratories for experimental and clinical pharmacology, molecular epidemiology, and viral biodiversity, is underway. The Immune Regulation Laboratory is developing cutting-edge technologies to improve the effectiveness of bone marrow transplantation, which will improve the quality of life, extend life expectancy, and reduce treatment costs.

Dmitry Pyshny, Rector of Novosibirsk State University and Doctor of Chemical Sciences and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of modern science and the university's role as a platform capable of bringing together specialists from various fields to implement major projects. He emphasized the need to strengthen the Novosibirsk Scientific Center's representation in federal scientific and technological development programs, such as genetic technology. It is also important to concentrate the region's existing research capabilities, both at universities and at SB RAS institutes, in other promising areas with potential for implementation in the real economy and the potential to improve people's lives, such as immunotherapy, cell technologies (CAR-T therapy), molecular diagnostics, genome editing, and agrobiotechnology. Akademgorodok boasts all the necessary resources for this, including leading research schools in biotechnology, bioorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biomedicine, and industrial biotechnology.

Vladimir Koval, Director of the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine and Doctor of Chemical Sciences, noted that mathematicians, physicists, chemists, and biologists—people capable of solving a multitude of interdisciplinary problems—work side by side in the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok. Currently, collaboration is at the forefront, with the goal, in particular, of developing drugs based on interfering RNA for the treatment of cancer.

Maxim Korolev also spoke about the unification of efforts between universities and research centers. He emphasized that modern biotechnology science is based on the evidence of multicenter research. In the Novosibirsk Region, Maxim Korolev identified two points of collective growth: the Siberian Biomedical Research Center and Novosibirsk State University, two important meeting points that can bring any ambitious project to fruition.

Last year, the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as part of a consortium led by the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute," won a project under the "High-Tech Bioeconomy" program to use CAR T-cell technologies in a hospital-based approach to treat rheumatic diseases. The project involves the Research Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology, the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, and several industrial partners. NSU will receive the award in 2025 as part of the program. Priority 2030 program A laboratory has opened that will provide the new technology with a very important element: the creation of viral vectors that will overcome barriers when introducing genetic material into a cell.

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Student Oleg Yatskovets is researching the properties of reinforced concrete under low-temperature conditions.

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Scholarship recipients of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Russian Government Scholarship Awards Ceremony: Oleg Yatskovets, Ekaterina Buryak, and Zlata Zolotykh. Dean Andrei Nikulin is on the right.

Oleg Yatskovets, a sixth-year student in the Department of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures at SPbGASU, is conducting research on "Statistical Patterns of the Kinetics of Resistance of Bending Reinforced Concrete Elements under Low-Temperature Conditions." The research was supported by a 2025 grant from SPbGASU. Oleg's supervisor is Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department and Candidate of Engineering Sciences.

"Alternating freezing and thawing of concrete affects not only its strength but also its deformation properties. Current standards don't adequately address the variability of concrete's deformation properties, despite the fact that nonlinear deformation model calculations use both the strength and deformation properties of concrete. Moreover, when exposed to alternate freezing and thawing cycles, these properties are significantly degraded," Oleg noted.

The study, conducted using methods of mathematical statistics and diagrammatic calculation, allowed us to draw the following key conclusions:

The type of concrete deformation diagram has little effect on the statistical distribution of the bearing capacity of bending reinforced concrete elements under conditions of alternating temperatures; with a low percentage of reinforcement (up to and including 1%), the effect of alternate freezing cycles (EFC) has no practical effect; with a high percentage of reinforcement, taking into account the conditions of alternating temperatures leads to a significant decrease in the bearing capacity compared to the standards; in the absence of EFC for any percentage of reinforcement and under the effect of EFC for a low percentage of reinforcement (up to 1.5%), the provision is not lower than the required values. Under the effect of EFC for a high percentage of reinforcement, the provision becomes lower than required; taking into account the variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete at low percentages of reinforcement (up to 1%) under conditions of alternating temperatures has virtually no effect on the value of the bearing capacity, and at high percentages of reinforcement it leads to a decrease in the values of the bearing capacity; The provision of the maximum reinforcement coefficient μR and the parameters associated with it (ξR, ω) before the central heating is already insufficient according to regulatory documents, and after exposure to alternating temperatures it decreases to almost zero for various classes of reinforcement, which significantly increases the risk of brittle fracture and the occurrence of emergency situations.

The obtained results confirm the need for further study of the variability of the deformation characteristics of concrete and its influence on the performance of bending reinforced concrete elements under conditions of alternating freezing and thawing.

Based on the research results, two articles were published in journals included in the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) list. Furthermore, a state registration certificate was obtained for the SIGA 61 computer program, which enables calculations of the load-bearing capacity of flexural reinforced concrete, steel fiber reinforced concrete, and composite flexural elements in normal sections using the diagrammatic method, using various types of material stress-strain diagrams.

Publication in journals listed by the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) confirms the scientific significance of the work. The articles also received the highest expert praise, winning two first-place laureate diplomas at the 48th International Competition of the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers.

For outstanding achievements in his academic and research work, Oleg Yatskovets was awarded a Russian Government scholarship. Furthermore, his research was awarded a third-place diploma at the IV International Competition of Scientific, Methodological, and Creative Works "Knowledge. Innovation. Priorities."

Other current recipients of presidential and government scholarships among SPbGASU students include Ivan Beshentsev (fourth-year student in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, recipient of the President of Russia scholarship); Anna Andreeva and Denis Astapov (both fourth-year students in the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport); Evgeny Anufriev (fifth-year student in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction); Ekaterina Buryak (fourth-year student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering); and Zlata Zolotykh (first-year student in the Master's program at the Faculty of Social Sciences) – recipients of the Government of the Russian Federation scholarships.

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Anti-terrorism security at the university: a training seminar was held at the Polytechnic University

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A seminar on "Counter-terrorism management in higher education institutions" was held at the Polytechnic University.

The training event was conducted in cooperation with the Directorate of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, the Main Directorate of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, and in the presence of authorized representatives of the security organization "U-Piter".

Representatives from Polytechnic institutes and departments participated, including the Youth Policy Department, the administration and the United Student Council of the Student City dormitories, the Department of Operational and Economic Services, and others.

"I'm sure each of you checks your news feed every day and sees what's happening in educational institutions and schools lately," Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, began the meeting. "The fact that children are bringing weapons, traumatic pistols, and gasoline, dousing everything around them, and setting fires is alarming. And now it's important for us to recognize our own responsibility and work with those around us so that they are also involved and understand the basics of educational security, how to react at any given moment in any given situation, who to call, who to tell, and what to pay attention to. That's why these esteemed experts took the time to come to us today to discuss what aspects of counterterrorism work need to be addressed and how to ensure counterterrorism security on the Polytechnic University campus."

Viktor Kislinskikh, a lecturer at the Audit and Security training center, comprehensively covered key aspects of countering terrorism, from the national system to specific security measures at higher education institutions. The expert focused on analyzing the operational situation in the country due to terrorist attacks, as well as a detailed analysis of the legal framework governing the anti-terrorist security of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science's facilities.

Also attending the event was Police Lieutenant Colonel Denis Isakov, Head of the Off-Department Security Department for the Kalininsky District of St. Petersburg. He emphasized the key role citizens play in ensuring public safety. He emphasized that promptly reporting suspicious persons, objects, or events to law enforcement can prevent tragedy. Denis Isakov emphasized the importance of vigilance and prompt response to any suspicious situations.

Let us remind you that the telephone number of the SPbPU Security Center is: 8 921 940 66 75.

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NSU is one of the most athletic universities in the region

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The Burevestnik student sports society summarized the past year's performance among higher education institutions in the Novosibirsk region. NSU won three categories in the "Elite Student Sports" competition.

Sergei Pavlovich Kostelov, associate professor of the Department of Physical Education, was awarded in the category "For Loyalty to Sport" – he has 54 years of experience in the physical education industry!

Our university has been a clear leader in the categories of "Best Organization of Student Sports Events" and "Best Information Support for Sports Events within a University" for the past several years.

The Physical Education Department's Sports Department and the ENOT Student Sports Club organized nearly 100 different events for students throughout the year, including at the regional level, which took place on our sports grounds with the participation of university teams.

Over the past year, 80 articles about sporting achievements have been published on the NSU website, and approximately 500 announcements, articles, and reports with results and photographs covering the entire sporting life of NSU students and staff have been posted on the Kaffa Sports and Sports Club "ENOT" pages on the VKontakte social network.

For his significant contribution to the development of physical culture and sports in the Novosibirsk region, Anton Mamekov, head of the sports department, was awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Sports, and Sergey Timofeev, associate professor at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports, was awarded a Letter of Appreciation.

NSU also received another award—the Cup for third place in the overall team standings at the 48th Universiade in 22 sports. Our teams won six bronze medals, three silver medals, and one gold medal.

Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, teachers, and leadership of the NSU Department of Physical Education on these prestigious awards! This is our collective achievement!

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Sergei Netesov: Flu cases are declining

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The 2025-2026 flu season is very similar to the season of two years ago and differs significantly from last year's in its timing. The peak incidence this season was recorded approximately two months earlier than last year's. The dominant subtype of influenza A was the H3N2 subtype, while last season's flu was the H1N1 subtype. Sergei Netesov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Head of the Laboratory of Bionanotechnology, Microbiology, and Virology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Novosibirsk State University, commented on the situation.

— Almost all the forecasts for the current epidemic season have already come to pass. A slight increase in flu cases is expected in Siberian regions in the near future, but the peak is behind us. According to the A.A. Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute, this peak was recorded in weeks 51-52 of last year. This was followed by a sharp decline. This trend continued until weeks 1-2 of this year, after which a resurgence was observed, but certainly not as significant as at the end of last year. The decline in cases during the New Year holidays is natural—healthcare facilities are not operating at full capacity, many patients do not have to go to work, and they do not need to provide sick leave, so only a fraction of cases are officially registered. This decline has given way to a slight resurgence, which is still ongoing in some regions, and is expected to be followed by a further decline. A resurgence in flu cases is not expected in the spring of this epidemic season. At the same time, the proportion of diseases caused by viruses other than the influenza virus is growing: adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, and common coronaviruses, so it’s too early to rest on our laurels.

Looking at the incidence curve for the current epidemic season and the graph for the same period last year, we can see that they are identical, but they occur in different periods. Last year, the peak incidence occurred in weeks 10-12 of 2025. It's worth noting that the previous epidemic season was unique due to this shift in incidence. The current epidemic season has returned to the traditional timing typical of previous years.

The hospitalization curves for patients with a clinical diagnosis of influenza in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons are similar. However, the peak reached in the current epidemic season is significantly higher than last year's.

The main causative agent of the disease remains the influenza A virus subtype H3N2. Vaccination, as always, is an effective preventative measure, but it's too late now. The best time to get vaccinated is September and October, when people will be protected from this virus before the peak in cases, which typically occurs in mid-November and December. I believe vaccination is absolutely essential every two to three years, and for the elderly and patients in high-risk groups—those with diabetes, organ transplant recipients, those with serious chronic diseases, and those with immunodeficiency—it should be done annually.

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Track and field athletes – prize winners of the regional Universiade

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The 49th Universiade of Higher Education Institutions of the Novosibirsk Region has begun, featuring 22 sports. The NSU team took third place in the Winter Athletics Championships!

The winners in the individual competition were: Igor Gunko (FF) – 1st place in the 50m and 2nd place in the 200m; Anastasia Osmushkina (IMMT) – 2nd place in the 1500m; Alexey Chviruk (MMF) – 3rd place in the 800m

Our young men took 2nd place in the 4×400 m relay:

Miron Gaskov (FIT) Alexey Chviruk (MMF) Lev Zhukov (MMF) Danil Poryadin (FEN)

The NSU team also included: Ksenia Zubareva, Vitalina Kiseleva and Violetta Lobes (FEN), Daria Zavalishina, Gleb Mamonov and Olga Trofimova (MMF), Artem Perelygin, Arseniy Podosinnikov and Adriaens Rudans (FF), Nikita Alekseev and Alexander Makhanov (GGF), Tatyana Nefedova (GI), Alla Kuznetsova (IMMT), Nikita Tropin (FIT) and Anna Eliseeva (EF)

Congratulations to our athletes and their coach, Anton Mamekov, on winning bronze at the regional university winter championship!

In the Universiade cross-country skiing competition, the NSU women's team took 4th place, and the men's team took 5th place.

Team members: Lyubov Vorozhtsova and Alisa Belyavskaya (EF) Sofia Melnikova, Karina Kapustyan, Anna Ilinykh and Alesya Patrina (FEN) Alina Losenkova, Alexander Nemov and Igor Lotov (FF) Matvey Kopylov (IIR), Alexander Khramov (MMF) and Kirill Kolosov (FIT)

Coach: Olga Chernaya (KafFV)

We thank all the athletes for their excellent performance!

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