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December 3rd is Lawyer's Day in Russia—a professional holiday for everyone working in the legal field: judges, lawyers, prosecutors, notaries, teachers, researchers, law enforcement officers, and corporate lawyers.

The holiday is relatively new: it was established in 2008 by decree of President Vladimir Putin at the initiative of the Russian Lawyers' Association, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. However, the historical roots of the celebration date back to the 19th century: on December 3, 1864, Emperor Alexander II approved the Judicial Statutes—the foundation of the judicial reform that introduced openness, adversarial proceedings, and judicial independence. This date became a turning point for Russian law and, for a time, an unofficial professional holiday.

Builders of a new reality

The systematic development of legal science in Russia began during the reign of Peter the Great. The Tsar ordered the translation of European legal works into Russian and sent Russian students to study abroad. In 1755, with the founding of Moscow University, a law faculty was opened—the country's first platform for training Russian legal scholars. Initially, lectures were given in Latin and based on foreign textbooks, but over time, Russian jurisprudence acquired both its own language and its own authors. Among them was Semyon Denisitsky, the first professor to teach courses in Russian.

The judicial reform of 1864 and the publication of the "Code of Laws of the Russian Empire" were particularly significant for the development of law. These events not only systematized legislation but also shaped generations of lawyers for whom law became more than just a tool of governance, but a profession requiring knowledge, ethics, and responsibility.

After 1917, the legal system underwent profound changes. Lawyers in the Soviet Union were viewed as "builders of a new legal reality," on par with engineers and the military. Today, the profession is once again undergoing a transformation: alongside traditional areas, new ones are emerging—IT law, artificial intelligence regulation, and personal data protection. This requires specialists to continually learn and be flexible in their thinking.

Training of legal experts

At the State University of Management, specialists in public and municipal administration, jurisprudence, and legal support for business are trained at the Institute of Public Administration and Law (IPAL GUU), which was created as a result of the reorganization of one of the university's oldest divisions—the Faculty of Management in Construction and Urban Economy.

Today, ISUiP enrolls over a thousand students in full-time and part-time programs. More than two hundred students annually complete second-degree programs, professional retraining, and advanced training. Moreover, more than three thousand specialists from various fields complete continuing education courses annually.

The institute's faculty comprises more than one hundred scientists and practitioners, including academicians and corresponding members of industry academies, doctors of science and professors, candidates of science, and associate professors.

ISULP graduates are in demand at all levels of state and municipal government: they work in the Russian Presidential Administration, the Federation Council and State Duma offices, federal ministries and agencies, the Accounts Chamber, the Moscow government, the capital's prefectures and district administrations, as well as in law enforcement agencies, city infrastructure, research and educational institutions, and commercial organizations. It is worth noting that the institute is consistently ranked among the top Russian universities for graduate salaries in the legal field, confirming the high quality of its training and the trust of employers.

For serving Themis

Traditionally, on December 3, the Association of Lawyers of Russia presents its highest industry award, the "Lawyer of the Year" prize. Among the laureates are the authors of fundamental laws, scholars, human rights activists, and educators. The prize is awarded in six categories, reflecting the full spectrum of legal activity—from science to education and social protection. Today, in his welcoming address to the congress of the Association of Lawyers of Russia, President Vladimir Putin emphasized: "You have chosen a noble mission—to protect the rights and interests of people and ensure the rule of law in the state. Such a calling requires not only thorough knowledge but also high personal and moral qualities. I would like to especially commend your work in providing free, qualified legal assistance to citizens, including participants in special military operations and their families. Your dedicated service to duty and society is worthy of deep respect and gratitude."

Today, Lawyer's Day is not only an occasion to congratulate colleagues but also an opportunity to remind them of the profession's social mission: protecting citizens' rights, strengthening law and order, and developing a legal culture in society. Universities host academic conferences, discussion platforms, and open lectures. Schoolchildren take the All-Russian Legal Dictation, an opportunity to test their knowledge and reflect on their future profession. Professional groups—from courts to law firms—celebrate the holiday with meetings, sharing experiences, and plans for the future.

The First Management University community respectfully honors all those who have chosen the path of service to the law. May your work bring not only professional satisfaction but also real benefit to those who need it most today. After all, it is lawyers who largely determine how fair, predictable, and human-centered our society will be.

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In the Year of Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the State University of Management hosted the Student Interregional Historical Ball "Inspiration," organized by the Student Council of the Institute of Distance Education (FIZ GUU) with grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.

A lavish ballroom celebration featuring reenactments of authentic ballroom dances and depictions of various historical eras in honor of Heroes of the Fatherland Day, which we will celebrate on December 9, brought together enthusiasts from all corners of the country. As per tradition, the regional public organization for the support of intellectuals and entrepreneurs, "Planet-Golden Club," under the direction of Elena Zhukova, played an active role in the preparation and hosting of the ball. A true highlight of the celebration was the participation of the brass band of the Central Border Ensemble of the FSB of Russia, led by the outstanding conductor, trumpeter, and teacher Alexei Strenadko.

During the ball's opening ceremony, Sergei Ivanovich Lenshin, Director of the GUU Institute of Distance Education, warmly welcomed all participants on behalf of our Rector, Vladimir Stroyev, and expressed confidence that such events will continue to bring together Russian patriots who care about the past, present, and future of the Fatherland within the university: "This historical, patriotic, and cultural event is aimed, first and foremost, at strengthening traditional moral values among young people, preserving the historical memory of Russia's heroic past and the heroes of our time—participants in the North-Eastern Military District and other armed conflicts of the recent past—and, overall, at promoting and protecting the historical and cultural heritage of our homeland. We hope that such patriotic events, involving young people from various regions of our country, will become a good tradition at our university. Given the high social significance of such events, the GUU Institute of Distance Education invites everyone interested in and close to this area of activity to join our enthusiasts in organizing future events aimed at the benefit of the Fatherland."

In addition to the hosts of the evening, students of the First Management University, there were also students and teachers from universities and colleges in Moscow and the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia, including: IRE RAS, MSU, Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of Russia, MAI, MADI, Gnessin State Academy of Architecture and Civil Aviation, MIPT, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, RANEPA, MPGU, NRNU MEPhI, MLTI, RNIMU, Financial University, RSUH, HSE, Kosygin Russian State University, STANKIN Moscow State Technical University, MADI, MISIS, VZFEI, MGAPI, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Skryabin Moscow State University of Business Administration, MGUESI, Dubna State University, MGUESI, M.A. Sholokhov, RUDN University named after Patrice Lumumba, North-West Branch of the Russian State University of Justice named after V.M. Lebedev, Udmurt State University, Moscow Government University, GIRYa named after A.S. Pushkin, Academy of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, Opalikhovskaya Gymnasium, as well as colleges "Stolitsa", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, TK21, the Moscow Veterinary Academy, and many others.

The First Management University community sincerely thanks the GUU Fine Arts Student Council for the superb preparation and magical atmosphere of the historical ball!

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The 12th All-Russian educational and entertaining math flash mob "Math Test for Adults and Not Only 'MathCat'" took place in Russia. This year, the event took place at 927 locations in 86 regions of Russia and 12 countries (Australia, Armenia, Belarus, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Moldova, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Montenegro). This math celebration is designed for everyone aged 10 and up.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University became one of the flash mob's offline venues for the second time. Each participant was given four sets of problems, corresponding to four difficulty levels: easiest, easy, medium, and advanced—with 10 problems in each level. The flash mob organizers called these levels "leagues": "white," "green," "yellow," and "red," respectively. After assessing their abilities, participants independently and voluntarily chose one of the leagues to solve. Each level consisted of ten problems. Solving the easiest problem earned participants 5 points, while solving the most difficult one earned 15. Furthermore, this year, a time factor was used for the first time to determine the winner: in the event of a tie, the participant who submitted the solution first was ranked higher. Participants were given 1.5 hours to solve the problem, and most used the entire allotted time. After submitting their answer sheets, participants received personalized certificates from the organizers right in the classroom.

On the day of the event, 202 people attended the site, significantly more than the previous year (144 in 2024), the majority of whom were SPbPU students. At the university site, 23 participants chose the White League (12%), 24 chose the Green League (12%), 33 chose the Yellow League (16%), and 122 chose the Red League with advanced problems (60%). In this regard, our site differs significantly from the national average, where traditionally more than half of participants participate in the White League.

Several participants, including faculty from the SPbPU Department of Higher Mathematics, competed in double and triple team competitions, along with a friend or two (in these cases, participants chose different difficulty levels). For the first time, the Polytechnic University also hosted quadruple competitions!

The Institute of Physics and Mathematics (IPM) of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) organized the event. Leading the way for staff and students, Department Head Ilya Sysoev also participated in the flash mob. The event was coordinated by the Institute's Deputy Director for Research, Marina Sysoeva, and leading specialists from the IPM Directorate, Elena Naumova and Natalia Akhiyarova. Volunteers—SPbPU students from various years and institutes—made a significant contribution to the organization.

At each site, winners and runners-up who score the maximum number of points for solving problems of the chosen difficulty level receive diplomas and souvenirs.

League winners

White League

1st place: Anastasia Mokina (100 points out of 100, 80 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Daniil Alekseev (92 points out of 100, 80 minutes, SPbPU) 3rd place: Rusalina Arslanova (90 points out of 100, 79 minutes, HSE)

Green League

1st place: Varvara Naumova (86 points out of 100, 65 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Evgeny Konovalenko, Ekaterina Danilchuk, Svetlana Kozhina (78 points out of 100, 53 minutes, HSE) 3rd place: Ekaterina Efimova (76 points out of 100, 65 minutes, SPbPU)

Yellow League

1st place: Olga Mlokosevich (100 points out of 100, 53 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Gleb Lyubutov, Mikhail Sukhanov (100 points out of 100, 73 minutes, SPbPU) 3rd place: Daria Tiranova, Anastasia Ogorodnikova (100 points out of 100, 78 minutes, SPbPU)

Red League

1st place: Timofey Stankevich (90 points out of 100, 84 minutes, SPbPU) 2nd place: Daniil Agalakov (84 points out of 100, 76 minutes) 3rd place: Stanislava Kononova, Anastasia Smyshlyaeva (82 points out of 100, 75 minutes, SPbPU)

The awards ceremony for the winners and runners-up will take place on December 6 at 12:00 at the Department of Higher Mathematics of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics (room 125, Main Academic Building).

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The All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers, "Academic Community," was held in Moscow. The forum was organized by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers," with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The event took place at the State University of Management and brought together educators, researchers, and university representatives from across Russia.

Participants in the plenary session discussed trends in the development of higher education, the digitalization of the educational process, and the quality of personnel training.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented at the forum by Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Highly Qualified Personnel Training; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Biotechnology and Food Production; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration; and Olga Ergunova, Elena Kiseleva, and Anton Shaban, lecturers of the Graduate School of Industrial Management.

As part of the business program, GSPM faculty members Elena Kiseleva and Anton Shaban participated in a team roundtable discussion, "Personal Growth and Health Preservation for Faculty and Students," which presented best practices for creating a supportive educational environment. The experts discussed approaches to reducing professional stress, as well as opportunities for developing corporate programs aimed at enhancing the resilience of the academic community.

Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor at HSE University, participated in the roundtable discussions "International Academic Mobility of Faculty as an Element of Professional Growth" and "Regulatory Framework for a New Model of Higher Education."

Olga Ergunova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Management, attended the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Managing the Development of Human Resource Potential in Higher Education," which examined modern approaches to faculty development.

Participants were particularly interested in the discussion on the implementation of preventative digital service methods to support the psychological well-being of students and faculty. Furthermore, representatives from the Graduate School of Management and Management (GSPM) presented a short presentation on the relevance of using AI tools to reduce the routine tasks of modern teachers. The presentation generated a lively response from the audience and served as the basis for a meaningful professional discussion.

Following the plenary session, roundtable discussions, and panel discussions, forum participants adopted resolutions outlining key areas for higher education development in 2026.

On the second day of the forum, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation held an awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition. Faculty members from the Polytechnic University received award documents and plaques. The decision on the competition winners was made. at the beginning of September.

The winners of the competition were: Yulia Bazarnova, Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Alexey Gintsyak, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Elena Kiseleva and Olga Ergunova, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; and Anton Shaban, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology.

"This is a truly profound award for me. The League of Higher Education Teachers is a unique environment that brings together the best representatives of Russia's teaching profession, supporting creativity and the pursuit of excellence in education," said Ilona Pankina, winner of the competition in the category "For Contribution to Social Work and Educational Activities, and Career Guidance for Children and Youth."

"Participating in the forum and winning the competition were important confirmation for me that the development of higher education is built on collaboration, an open exchange of experience, and a commitment to continuous growth. Particularly valuable was the professional interaction with colleagues from across the country and the discussion of pressing issues in the development of the modern educational environment. This is a powerful incentive for me to continue improving my work with students and contributing to the development of the academic community," noted Anton Shaban, winner of the competition in the "Young Scientific and Teaching Talents" category.

Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Training Highly Qualified Personnel and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, won the 2024 "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition and was invited to become an expert this year.

"For me, the role of expert is not only an honor but also a responsibility. I had to evaluate the outstanding achievements of teachers from across the country and select the very best. During the forum, I was able to exchange experiences with colleagues on the effective training of research and teaching staff, discuss current issues of human capital development at the university, and prepare proposals for the resolution," commented Yulia Smyatskaya.

The All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition is held by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers." Participation in the League opens up new opportunities for professional growth for teachers from across the country, allows them to share best practices, promotes professional development, and deepens their knowledge. This year, seven Polytechnic teachers won the competition—an excellent result! "This is a wonderful achievement," says Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

The forum concluded with a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers, at which the organization's key areas of activity for the coming year were identified.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held the 25th anniversary of its international scientific and practical conference, "Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future." This year, the conference had a special status: the project's 25th anniversary coincided with the fifth anniversary of the international scientific journal, Technology and Language.

Natalia Chicherina, Director of the SPbPU Humanities Institute, opened the plenary session. She emphasized the conference's importance for the academic community. Having begun with the new millennium, the conference has provided an interdisciplinary and international platform for discussion, debate, and the advancement of new ideas for 25 years, serving as a bridge to the future.

The plenary session brought together scholars from Russia, China, Armenia, and Germany—specialists demonstrating the multifaceted humanities aspects of contemporary scientific and technological development and the education of specialists. A recurring theme of the conference was visualization as a way of thinking and representing.

The presentations by Dong Luo (South China University of Technology, Guangzhou) and Ervand Margaryan (Russian-Armenian University, Yerevan) demonstrated deep connections between cultural patterns and contemporary digital technological practices.

Alfred Nordmann, President of the International Society for Philosophy and Technology, demonstrated how visual similarity influences scientific theories and guides decision-making in complex technological systems and scientific research.

Alexander Nesterov, Director of the Humanities Institute at Samara National Research University named after Academician S. P. Korolev, demonstrated the importance of a philosophical understanding of technological development for technical specialists.

The conference's panels and roundtables showcased practical applications of visual practices in scientific, engineering, museum, and educational settings. The roundtable discussion "Visions and Views on Progress," featuring Chinese specialists from Shanxi University, South China University, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, allowed for a comparison of Eastern and Western concepts of progress.

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The State University of Management held a graduation ceremony for graduates of the Presidential Management Training Program for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Thirty-seven students from Moscow, as well as the Moscow, Vladimir, and Tula regions, completed the professional retraining programs "Business Project Management Practice" (Type A) and "Organizational and Economic Foundations of Effective Operation of an Industrial Complex" (Type B).

The graduates were congratulated by Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector and Director of the Presidential Program at SUM, Galina Serebryakova, Acting Director of the Institute of Industrial Management (IOM SUM), Tatyana Grunina, Deputy Head of the Department for the Implementation of the Presidential Program for Management Training "Federal Resource Center," and Evgeniya Dmitrieva, representative of the Presidential Program Alumni Club of Moscow and the Moscow Region. Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov then presented the long-awaited diplomas, honorary badges, and snow-white scarves to the Presidential Program graduates. In their acceptance speeches, the graduates thanked our university and faculty, noting that the process and quality of training in the Presidential Program greatly exceeded their expectations, and all the methods, approaches, and technologies studied are already being used in practical work. Incidentally, many program participants have received promotions after implementing projects they developed during their studies.

After the ceremony, the graduates walked onto the steps of the main academic building of the First Management School and, as is tradition, threw their confederate caps into the sky and made wishes, before celebrating the occasion with a celebratory cake.

The State University of Management team wishes each graduate new professional achievements and growth! We sincerely hope to meet again – on other programs and joint projects.

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We invite you to participate in the competitive selection for the scholarship program of the Government of the People's Republic of China "Chinese Government Scholarship" (Type "A") for study, internship, advanced training and research work at Chinese universities in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The program includes a monthly stipend for the entire course, covering tuition fees, dormitory accommodation, and health insurance.

Citizens of the Russian Federation are eligible to participate in the competitive selection if they are studying full-time in higher education programs that have state accreditation, programs for training scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel in postgraduate studies, as well as scientific and scientific-pedagogical staff or employees from among the administrative and managerial personnel of Russian universities and scientific organizations.

All interested parties should contact the International Cooperation Department of the State University of Management (A-127) before December 22, 2025.

Applicants submit two sets of documents: to the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and the China Scholarship Council (a subordinate agency of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China).

Chinese applicants' documents are uploaded to the Chinese government scholarship system. Russian applicants' packages are compiled by the Interobrazovanie Center for Education Development and International Activities (mobility@ined.ru). Personal data processing consent forms, letters with a list of recommended candidates, and biographical information are available on the Interobrazovanie website under "Academic Mobility" – "Programs" (China).

Documents will be accepted by the parties until 15:00 Moscow time on January 9, 2026.

It should be noted that the legal basis for the program was the agreement between the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and the Chinese Ministry of Education in the field of education dated November 9, 2006: according to this agreement, Russian citizens recommended after reviewing all applications may receive a Chinese government scholarship.

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We invite you to participate in the competitive selection for the Hungarian Government scholarship program "Stipendium Hungarikum" for study and advanced training at Hungarian universities in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The program includes a monthly stipend for the entire course, covering tuition fees, dormitory accommodation, and health insurance.

Citizens of the Russian Federation are eligible to participate in the competitive selection if they are full-time students in state-accredited higher education programs, postgraduate programs for training scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, as well as scientific and scientific-pedagogical staff or employees from among the administrative and managerial personnel of Russian universities and scientific organizations.

All interested parties should contact the International Cooperation Department of the State University of Management (A-127) before December 22, 2025.

Candidates submit two sets of documents: to the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and to the Hungarian Tempus Public Foundation.

Documents for the Hungarian side must be uploaded to the DreamApply online application system. The Russian side's application package is compiled by the Interobrazovanie Center for Education Development and International Activities (mobility@ined.ru). Personal data processing consent forms, letters with a list of recommended candidates, and curriculum vitae are available on the Interobrazovanie website in the "Academic Mobility" section, then "Programs" (Hungary).

Documents will be accepted by the parties until 16:00 on January 15, 2026.

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