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On October 4, 2025, students from the Expeditionary Corps of the State University of Management arrived in the village of Vozhega in the Vologda Region to carry out restoration work in churches.

On the first day, Father John, the rector of the local diocese, gave the expedition participants a tour of the village and told them about its history. During the tour, the students visited the Church of the Prophet Elijah and the Trinity Church, which was under construction. For the latter, our expedition provided two bricks bearing the name of the University of Management and the University Expeditionary Corps, which will support the walls of the new church.

Next, the children visited the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the village of Gridino and learned the history of this place.

On the second day, the students were introduced to the churches of Beketovskaya village. Their work week began there. The girls were busy landscaping the grounds of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, while the young men took on what was literally the dirtiest and dustiest work – clearing slag and sawdust from the church's ceiling and attic.

On the third day, work is scheduled to dismantle the ceiling of the old workshop at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Our students will also help clean out the interior of St. Nicholas Church.

We share the impressions of the expedition participants, this time including a master's student from the Russian State University for the Humanities.

Nikita Belyaev, ISUiP, third-year: "Every trip is a living lesson that can't be learned in a classroom. It's constant movement, new people, unexpected discoveries. It's the best way to broaden your horizons—not by watching other people's content, but through your own experiences."

Polina Gindullina, IIS, third-year student: "For me, the Expeditionary Corps is primarily about people and the road. Expeditionary life, with its simple routine and lack of convention, naturally brings people together. Shared challenges and experiences become the foundation for warm and close relationships. And so, gradually, with each trip, the team develops into a true road family with its own stories and vibe. On the road, you develop the skill of being flexible and appreciating not only the result but the journey itself. It allows you to organize your thoughts, focus on what's important, and reminds you how wonderful it is to be in the moment and appreciate the beauty of nature."

Anastasia Kuznetsova, IOM, second-year: "The expeditionary corps feels like one big family, like friends you've been going to the same camp with for years. They're all sociable, hardworking people who know what they want. It's not like everyone's on their own on these trips; we're all together, a team that works together during the day and gathers in the evening to discuss the day, play games, and just spend time together. Plus, it's great to know that you're not only having a good time but also helping people."

Kătălin Grigoryev, ISULP, first-year master's student: "I enjoy being part of the Expeditionary Corps for several reasons. First and foremost, it's a huge contribution to the development of our university's expeditions. Also, in my opinion, it's during an expedition that you can truly experience and understand how a team works and the roles within it, which is essential knowledge for future university managers."

Fyodor Gudkov, RSUH, Historical and Archival Institute, Faculty of Archival Science and Documentation, first-year Master's student: "Traveling and expeditions are very interesting to me. I've been involved in active tourism since childhood, participating in long rafting trips on the Seversky Donets River and long-distance cycling trips. I'm happy to be part of the GUU Expeditionary Corps, as it offers a unique opportunity to see my country and also to benefit society by participating in creative work. This is precisely the goal of our current trip to the village of Beketovskaya in the Vologda Oblast. I'm looking forward to new experiences, the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of cultural and historical sites, and to helping specific people. This type of volunteer work is not at all foreign to me—I've volunteered twice in the SVO zone. I hope to go on hikes and trips with the GUU Expeditionary Corps as often as possible!"

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On October 3, a concert dedicated to Teacher's Day, prepared by students of the State University of Management's Pre-University, was held in the Assembly Hall of the State University of Management.

Before the presentations began, Vladimir Stroyev, the rector of our university, took the stage to congratulate the Pre-University faculty and its director, Marina Grigorieva, on their professional holiday.

"We are proud of our Pre-University School and its teaching staff, whose work enables graduates to enter the country's best universities, including our beloved State University of Management. This is all thanks to the teachers; they love the subject and impart this feeling to their students. Every year, I see how inspired the students are by this energy and enthusiasm. This is the level of the school and its teaching staff that will allow students to come back here years from now and remember the wonderful times they had at school," said Vladimir Stroyev.

Afterwards, the students performed their prepared routines, including comedy skits, group dances, funny videos, and, of course, songs. The students expressed their love for their teachers, thanked them for their hard work, and wished them continued warmth.

At the end of the evening, the Director of the Pre-University, Marina Grigorieva, took the floor and, on behalf of the entire staff, thanked the students for their touching performances.

As a reminder, the GUU Pre-University opened in 2020. Training is free in three areas: socio-economics, humanities, and technical (IT-focused).

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Students from the State University of Management participated in one of the largest industry events in the development of creative industries – the Russian Creative Week Forum, which was held at the National Center "Russia."

The Russian Creativity Week Forum plays a key role in communicating visionary ideas and a new philosophy for our country's economic transformation. "We are changing the vector of long-term planning and moving to a new stage—from discussions and plans to practical steps. Today, creative industries are becoming a center of gravity, shaping the cultural code and helping the country develop. This is the path to increased competitiveness," noted Forum Director Marina Mongush in her welcoming speech.

The event's program combined strategic themes: human intellectual capital, creative entrepreneurship, cultural values, and national projects.

Students from the GUU Institute of Marketing, led by Olga Vasilyeva, attended lectures, presentations, and discussions, gaining a closer understanding of the advertising industry and its current issues.

"This day showed how important it is to think horizontally—not just about business or art, but about the interactions between them, about responsibility and values. The lectures on educational transformation and public leadership were particularly impressive—you see that they're not just about theory, but about concrete projects and mechanisms. After such a day, I'm not just inspired—I want to take action," said Alisa Ben Afna, a fourth-year student in the Advertising and Public Relations program at the State University of Management.

As part of Russian Creative Week 2025, a special AKAR session, "Advertising as Part of the Creative Economy: Focusing on National Identity," was held. It became a key discussion platform for the new role of the advertising industry, officially included in Russia's creative economy. Industry experts, government representatives, and business leaders discussed strategies for advertising development in the new economic environment, identifying key growth areas: the transition to national values, the development of domestic technologies, and entry into international markets.

The students were particularly impressed by the exhibition center's layout, dedicated to the achievements of Russia's regions. It showcases innovative robotics, VR and AR technology, a modern ventilator, modified prosthetics, the world's first 5D printer, and much more, all of which make them proud of Russia's cutting-edge technologies.

"This isn't just an exhibition, but an entire space where you can realize your potential, rethink your ideas about yourself and your future, gain motivation to take action, and see that change is possible here and now. The exhibition's main lesson is to love yourself, value your abilities, and boldly move toward your chosen goal," shared Polina Novikova, a fourth-year student in the Advertising and Public Relations program at the State University of Management.

Students also engaged in a discussion titled "Russian Superheroes: Cultural Code and Potential for the Global Market," featuring writer Sergei Lukyanenko, producer and showman Gavriil Gordeev, creative industries researcher Daria Pugacheva, and other experts. Understanding the cultural code was a key topic. The speakers noted that it has not been lost, but is being sought and understood.

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The State University of Management has launched the "School of Honest Restauranteurs" course, which teaches students how to avoid mistakes when opening their own restaurant.

The training will run from October to December and consist of 10 thematic lessons, covering everything from finding a unique concept and choosing a location to building the economics and operating system of the future establishment.

The first lecture was given by program partners, Yana and Natalie Dmitrenko, founders of the popular seafood bar chain "Honest Fish."

"We know how difficult it is to start from scratch, and that's why we share not just theory, but practical experience proven in real-world business. This course is an opportunity for future restaurateurs and valuable employees to gain essential knowledge that truly works, and to move forward more quickly and successfully, without unnecessary losses," said Natalie Dmitrenko.

Classes will be held in a hybrid format: some meetings will be online, others will be in person at the State University of Management. Participants will also have the opportunity to intern directly at the chain's seafood bars and gain insight into the workings of a successful project.

"We actively advocate for honest relationships in business—with guests, employees, suppliers, and contractors—and we know for sure that this approach leads to success. We believe that students will share these values and develop the restaurant market in an equally open and honest manner in the future," added Yan Dmitrenko.

The course concludes with a presentation of their own restaurant concepts and feasible projects. The best team will receive not only a certificate with a 50,000 ruble deposit but also the opportunity to join the Honest Fish team.

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The State University of Management and the Center for Sociological Research "14-35" invite you to an educational intensive course for college and university students majoring in social sciences and humanities, the Sociological School "14-35."

The course will include a series of lectures from leading scientists and successful practitioners, where participants will learn how research can be useful for business, improve their public and personal communication skills, and master modern methods of working with groups.

On October 30, students at the State University of Management will complete a final quest consisting of seven unique tasks, including creative challenges, team challenges, and the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge in practice.

The program will conclude with an awards ceremony. All participants will receive commemorative gifts.

The school is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in conjunction with Russian Field.

Registration is available at the link: https://anketolog.ru/sociology_school_14_35

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The Russian Geographical Society (RGS) announces the annual international educational project "Geographical Dictation," which will take place in person on November 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The event aims to popularize geographical knowledge, improve geographical awareness, and enhance the educational level of the population.

The Geographical Dictation is a unique opportunity for anyone to test and expand their knowledge of our planet. This year, participants will be asked to answer 40 questions of varying difficulty levels, covering both basic knowledge and tasks that challenge their creative thinking and erudition.

The purpose of the dictation: to popularize geography, develop geographical culture and attract the attention of the general public to current geographical topics.

Anyone can take part in the Geographical Dictation, regardless of age or level of knowledge. It's a wonderful opportunity to have a fun and productive time, learn something new, and test your knowledge of the world.

To do this you need to:

Register on the project's official website; Register using the special form to take the dictation in person at the State University of Management; On the day of the dictation, come to the chosen location, receive the assignment form, and complete it.

Guests of the university may enter the premises of the State University of Management (GUU) if accompanied by teachers and upon presentation of a passport or other identification document.

Sample tasks for the Geographical Dictation can be found on the website: dictant.rgo.ru.

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An open lecture by Ivan Panchenko, CEO of Postgres Professional, was held at the Polytechnic University. The event was attended by students, faculty, and database specialists.

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova delivered a welcoming speech. She noted the significance of the signed cooperation agreement between SPbPU and Postgres Professional. The Polytechnic University has always been a leader in training IT specialists. Students from the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity and other departments study modern technologies and work with in-demand software. The agreement with Postgres Professional will open up new development opportunities in the field of databases.

Alexander Shchukin, head of the Applied Informatics educational program, emphasized that the signed agreement is a logical continuation of the development of the IT program at the Polytechnic University.

During his presentation, Ivan Panchenko discussed the history of PostgreSQL's development in Russia, the current state of the database management system industry, and the system's technical capabilities. Our guest also noted Postgres Professional's contribution to the development of the entire industry. The company not only creates its own line of PostgreSQL-based products—the Postgres Pro DBMS, which is included in the unified registry of Russian software—but also ranks second globally among developers contributing to the open source PostgreSQL project.

At the end of the event, everyone was able to ask Ivan Panchenko any questions they might have.

Following the official part of the event, a business meeting was held between Polytechnic University staff and Postgres Professional executives, where the key steps for implementing the cooperation roadmap were outlined. The planned events will be beneficial for Polytechnic University students and faculty, as well as all IT professionals.

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The Suining International Lithium Battery Industry Conference 2025 was held in Suining, China. Over 400 representatives from leading universities, research organizations, industry, and investors from China, Russia, Germany, India, Australia, and other countries attended the event. Polytechnic University was represented by Professor Sergey Kondratyev, Professor Wang Qingsheng, and the NEMTRI team.

Sergey Kondratyev delivered a welcoming address at the opening of the conference. He noted that the development of new energy sources is impossible without fundamental research and breakthrough technologies in materials science.

Wang Qingsheng, Distinguished Professor of the Polytechnic University and Director of the SPbPU Joint Department in China, presented at a thematic session dedicated to the prospects of quasi-solid-state batteries. He is actively developing cooperation between the Polytechnic University and the Russian-Chinese Engineering Institute of Materials and New Energy Sources (NEMTRI). This institute has become a significant platform for scientific research, joint projects, and cultural exchange.

It's worth noting that the conference was attended by Polytechnic University graduates and postgraduate students who are currently pursuing research at the university's affiliated department in China under the supervision of Professor Wang Qingsheng. Their participation confirmed the continuity of scientific schools and the successful development of joint educational initiatives.

The long-standing scientific friendship between Russia and China serves as a solid foundation for the implementation of joint projects. Today, SPbPU and its Chinese partners actively collaborate in the research and industrial implementation of new energy storage and conversion technologies.

It's also worth noting that a team of Polytechnic University graduates and postgraduates took second place in the finals of the Hangzhou International Entrepreneurship Contest (Brain-inspired Intelligence Track). More than 130 international teams participated in the competition, of which only 20 advanced to the finals. The Polytechnic University team presented a design for a next-generation bionic hand prosthesis.

The project is led by Professor Wang Qingsheng. It was launched a year ago in collaboration with the Scientific and Technical Center for Additive Technologies and Materials in Intelligent Biomedical Systems at the Russian-Chinese Engineering Research Institute (ETRI) in Hangzhou, with the support of Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

In a relatively short time, the team developed a proprietary bionic finger movement mechanism, a control system based on PMSM motors, an electronic platform, and an algorithm for processing commands from EMG sensors using neural network personalization methods. The engineers are currently preparing a second prototype and plan to present the first pre-production sample next year.

The team's success was the result not only of engineering work but also of international collaboration. Polytechnic University graduates and postgraduate students working in China are actively developing ties between Russian and Chinese researchers.

For us, this is not only a victory, but also confirmation that Russian-Chinese scientific collaborations are capable of producing world-class results. We look forward to welcoming both experienced researchers and professors, as well as students who want to create the interfaces of the future with their own hands," notes team leader Mikhail Linchevsky, a postgraduate student at the Higher School of Artificial Intelligence Technologies at the Institute of Computer Science and Technology at the Polytechnic University.

The bionic prosthesis project is just one part of the center's broader work. Research in additive manufacturing, biomedical systems, new energy sources, and functional materials is conducted in Hangzhou and Changxing. The center's laboratories are open to internships, joint dissertations, and international projects, and participation in these projects has already enabled many Polytechnic students to begin research careers abroad.

The SPbPU team's second place in the prestigious competition in Hangzhou and Sergei Kondratyev's participation in the conference in Suining confirmed the Polytechnic University's prominent role in international scientific and educational cooperation.

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The Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production of the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology at SPbPU, in collaboration with the Alkor Bio Group, launched a new corporate master's program, "Methods and Tools for Molecular Diagnostics." The program is designed to train versatile specialists with knowledge and practical skills in the development of medical devices for clinical diagnostics, covering the full technological cycle—from determining analytical and diagnostic characteristics, verification, and validation of new products to registration and approval for use in clinical practice. The program's uniqueness lies in its development of scientific competencies in the development of test systems for infectious disease diagnostics, allergy diagnostics, and PCR diagnostic kits.

The program's opening was preceded by a discussion of the project's roadmap. Negotiations regarding targeted co-financing for the corporate educational program took place at Alcor Bio with the participation of Alcor Bio Group President Dmitry Polyntsev, Director of the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology Andrey Vasin, and Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production Yulia Bazarnova. The co-financing agreement provides for the program's development, including improvements to the facility's facilities, scientific conferences, and career guidance events.

In developing the curriculum, a working group consisting of Natalia Barsukova, Head of the Graduate School of Business and Public Health (HSMBPP) Master's Programs; Ekaterina Aronova, Academic Director of the HSMBPP Program; and Vyacheslav Bolshakov, Head of the Molecular Diagnostics Department at Alcor Bio, focused on the current talent needs of the modern Russian market in the development and production of medical devices for molecular diagnostics. Therefore, in addition to the core courses covered by the university program, students will become familiar with the regulatory framework for the production and registration of medical devices, methods for developing diagnostic kits for nucleic acid analysis, the practice of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunochemiluminescence assay (ICA), and flow cytometry methods. During their studies, students will gain practical experience working at a large biotechnology holding company, a leader in the development and production of test systems and equipment for laboratory diagnostics in the Northwest region. The best master's students will be placed in employment with the company.

The educational collaboration between the Alkor Bio Group of Companies and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University began in 2020 at the initiative of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production. Its goal is to provide master's students with additional education in molecular biology methods and to provide them with internships and practical training using the state-of-the-art facilities available at the Alkor Bio Group of Companies.

Alcor Bio is interested in attracting personnel with the relevant knowledge base and practical experience in molecular biology. The launch of a joint master's program in 2025 is a new, mutually beneficial step aimed at training highly qualified biotechnologists, says Vyacheslav Bolshakov, head of the Alcor Bio Group's molecular diagnostics laboratory.

The new corporate master's program, "Methods and Tools for Molecular Diagnostics," generated keen interest among applicants, including undergraduate graduates from the Polytechnic University and other universities. First-year master's student Daniil Porozov commented on his choice: "The main reason I chose the new master's program was the practical experience I gained at Alcor Bio during my undergraduate studies. After my first internship, I worked in several departments: I learned about the ELISA method and working with laboratory animals in the hybridoma lab, mastered DNA extraction, PCR, and oligonucleotide synthesis. I spent the most time in the RNA analysis lab, where I participated in the development of a microRNA diagnostic method using real-time PCR. This experience formed the basis of my bachelor's thesis and helped me delve deeply into molecular diagnostics, so I decided to continue studying this field in my master's program."

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