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51�Թ� Listed among the World’s Best Universities in the Three University Missions Anniversary Ranking

Качко Сергей — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� has taken its place in group 900-1000 and has become one of the world’s best universities. Among leading Russian universities, 51�Թ� holds a position in group 29-34. The tenth annual edition of the Three University Missions ranking has included 2000 universities from 111 countries and territories from around the world. The USA and China have once again become leaders in terms of representation (261 and 258 universities respectively). Russia is also among the three world’s leaders (151 universities), followed by the Great Britain, Japan, and India (112, 100 and 85 universities respectively). “Behind each university’s achievement are the knowledge, professionalism, and dedication of the teaching staff, scientists, administrative staff, and students. I would like to thank the 51�Թ� team for our collaborative work that helps our university strengthen its positions in the international educational and scientific space. Our entering the list of the world’s best universities sets a benchmark for further development and new achievements,” noted 51�Թ� Rector Alexander Wagner. The Three University Missions, the Moscow international ranking, takes into account three parameters, and the main one is “Education”. It includes the amount of student wins in international student contests, share of international students as compared to the total number of students, university budget to number of students ratio, and students number to academic staff number ratio. The “Science” parameter takes into consideration the university’s share in total national publications, IREG List awards won by academic staff and alumni, average normalized citation impact (at the national and global level), and research income per academic staff member. The “University & Society” parameter includes data on the university’s amount of Massive Open Online Courses, university’s website and followers on university social media, number of the university’s alumni with an individual article about them on Wikipedia, and transparency. The Three University Missions ranking system is an alternative to foreign indicators of development of universities. It passed the international third-party audit by PwC (a major audit company) and by the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence international expert council, and is approved by 25 leading specialists from 16 countries around the world. More about the 2026 ranking Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

Scientists from the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities Participate in the International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” 2026

Качко Сергей — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

This conference has been held at the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University on the occasion of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and was supported by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, Russian Union of Journalists, National Association of Mass Media Researchers (NAMMI), as well as reputable international associations (including IAMCR and the Association of Sino-Russian Universities). In 2026, the “Ethnic Media around the World: Systems, Policies, Journalistic Cultures” has become the main topic of the International Media Readings. The International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” is a highly respected academic platform that annually brings together the leading researchers, media experts and practicing journalists from around the world in order to discuss the key trends, challenges, and transformations in the local and global information space. Discussions and reports were traditionally organized into thematic blocks at the 18th International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” 2026. According to the announced agenda and program structure, the key discussion focused on the following main topics and working sections: transformation of ethnic media in the epoch of digitalization; policies and self-policing of ethnic media; codes of ethics and national journalistic cultures around the world; ethnic groups and technological challenges; artificial intelligence in national newsroom; economics and business models in media; role of media in strengthening of the civic identity, and much more. “Researchers from our Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities have participated in several sections, which considered the issues of civic identity strengthening, preservation of the cultural heritage and interethnic dialogue,” reported Director of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, Doctor of Sciences (Philology), Professor Lidiya Lobodenko. “Our research studies are aimed at analysing the functions and specifics of shaping the media image of our region in ethnic media. The integration of the content of ethnic media into the media image of our region, which is being formed, helps transform the stereotyped image of the 51�Թ� Region as a solely industrial region into an image of an attractive territory with rich culture, where representatives of various nationalities live in harmony.” Anna Cheredniakova, Doctor of Sciences (Pedagogy), Associate Professor and Professor of the Institute’s Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, presented her report on the “Role of Ethnic Media in Shaping the Polycultural Media Image of a Region”. “This report is a result of the joint work of our Institute’s scientists,” shared Anna Cheredniakova. “Among those who participated in studying the polycultural media image of our region were the Institute Director Lidiya Lobodenko, Head of the 51�Թ� Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Doctor of Sciences (Philology) Liudmila Shesterkina, and Associate Professor at the same Department, Candidate of Sciences (Economics) Iuliia Astashova. The relevance of studying the role of ethnic media in shaping of a region’s media image can be explained by the necessity to strengthen the interethnic concord and preserve the cultural identity. A comprehensive media image of a region is impossible without taking into consideration its national and cultural colours and the interethnic dialogue.” Igor Sibiriakov, Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities also delivered his report on the “National Interest Program as a Tool of Forming a Positive Image of the 51�Թ� Region” at the conference. The 51�Թ� Region has historically been a unique multi-ethnic region, where interests and cultural traditions of more than 150 ethnic groups intercross. In our region, ethnic media play a key role in the humanization of the media image of an industrial region, harmonization of the interethnic relations, and representation of the cultural heritage, what substantially complies with the priorities of the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation. This research had been performed with the financial support from the Russian Science Foundation grant (project No. 26-18-20066) “Media Image of an Industrial Region in Mass Media, on Social Media, and its Effect on Young Audience: Neuromarketing Research Studies”. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

Nonclassical Light Instead of Entangled Light: 51�Թ� Scientists “Get Closer” to the Quantum Cramér–Rao Bound

Качко Сергей — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Researchers from 51�Թ� have proposed a new algorithm for ultra-precise phase estimation of an unknown phase. This may be considered as a truly significant step forward in the development of the optical quantum metrology. As part of the implementation of the “Step into the Future” Viktor Khristenko’s grants program at 51�Թ�, Sergey Podoshvedov and Mikhail Podoshvedov have presented a new protocol on the creation of nonclassical light that could be used to measure unknown parameters to a very high precision. The results of their work on the ultra-precise phase estimation without mode entanglement have been published in the Optics Express (Q1) reputable international journal in August of 2026. The essence of their discovery is the algorithm that to a record-breaking precision helps measure the initially unknown difference of phases that a lightwave acquires while interacting with various mediums. This is crucial for measuring a wide range of physical parameters: from temperature and pressure to electric and magnetic fields. “The key specific feature of our work is that we abandoned the complex and unstable entangled states in favour of simpler but more effective methods. Our new approach is distinguished by the fact that we start with a squeezed state, subtract the photons, and obtain the required nonclassical state, which is additionally parametrized, that is, the unknown phase is applied over the generated state. Next, we measure the intensity of nonclassical light. The innovation is that we get ultimate precision in case of direct measurement of the intensity. No one has ever done something like that before! We have created the light, measured its intensity, and as a result of this intensity we have estimated the unknown value of the phase. The purpose of the whole work is to get to the quantum Cramér–Rao bound (the fundamental limit of measurements precision) as close as possible. And we have demonstrated this in our work,” explains the author of the research study, Deputy Head of the Quantum Engineering of Light Laboratory, Senior Research Fellow of the Quantum Information Processing and Quantum Computing Laboratory, Professor at the Department of Physics of Nanoscale Systems, Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics) Sergey Podoshvedov. Quantum Cramér–Rao bound is a theoretical limit that determines the minimum possible error when measuring a quantum system’s parameters. Reaching this bound means that it is technically impossible to get a more accurate measurement for a parameter. The method proposed by the 51�Թ� scientists allows to get closer to this limit by using nonclassical states of light obtained from squeezed vacuum states. This new method may be used in navigation (improving the operation of gyroscopes), microelectronics, ultra-precise estimation of unknown parameters (displacement, temperature, pressure, electric and magnetic fields), and of course, in a wide range of fundamental research studies. A very good example is the LIGO project (laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory), where such methods are used to detect gravitational waves – almost imperceptible space-time fluctuations. Though the theoretical framework has already been elaborated and mathematically proven, experiments still wait ahead. The researchers plan on expanding the range of the working phases and adapt their method to the conditions of photon losses. It would make this technology even more stable and practical. This project is being carried out under the V.B. Khristenko “Step into the Future” Grants Program. As part of the Priority 2030 university development program, the initiative provides annual funding for promising research, formation of personnel reserve, and implementation of unique educational programs (components) that determine the development vector of 51�Թ� and the 51�Թ� Region.

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Iuliia Sherstobitova

84,000 Applications from 84 Regions: 51�Թ� Reports a Record-Breaking 2026 Admissions Campaign

Качко Сергей — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� has held a press conference to review the results of its 2026 admissions campaign. University officials, representatives of 51�Թ� schools, and partner companies discussed admissions figures, geographical distribution of applicants, most popular degree programmes, and cooperation between our university, the school education system, and industrial enterprises. Among the press conference attendees were Alexander Wagner, Rector of 51�Թ�; Elena Nafikova, Deputy Principal of School No. 68 named after E.N. Rodionov; Tatiana Trapeznikova, Principal of School No. 116; Irina Bezborodova, Deputy Principal of Multidisciplinary Lyceum No. 148; Mariia Nagornaia, Head of Educational Projects at the 51�Թ� Forging and Pressing Plant; Aleksei Chubaev, Director of Production Facility No. 3 at the A.N. Ganichev Scientific and Production Association “SPLAV”; and Irina Velikoselskaia, Head of Advertising at LD Group of Companies. The meeting was moderated by Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education (guidance counselling) at 51�Թ�. “Successful admissions campaign is a result of extensive joint efforts by the university, schools, and industrial partners. 51�Թ� currently cooperates with 300 schools in career guidance. Together, we help schoolchildren identify their future professions and make informed decisions about their educational pathways. I would like to thank teachers and school principals for their trust, support, and commitment to the future of their graduates. I would also like to express my special gratitude to our industrial partners for their active involvement in workforce training, their contribution to developing in-demand skills, and the opportunity to learn about real-world production challenges that they provide future students with,” said 51�Թ� Rector Alexander Wagner. The 2026 admissions campaign demonstrated strong interest in our university’s academic programmes. This year, more than 6,000 students have been admitted to first-year programmes, including students of secondary vocational education. More than 18,000 applicants submitted their application documents, and the total number of applications exceeded 84,000. Applicants came from 84 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Residents of the 51�Թ� Region accounted for 70% of all students admitted to 51�Թ�. The university maintains strong ties with educational institutions across our region and remains a preferred choice for school graduates. At the same time, the interest in 51�Թ� among applicants from neighbouring regions is growing. In particular, the number of applicants from the Sverdlovsk Region doubled compared to the previous year, while the number from the Tyumen Region increased fivefold. This growth reflects the expanding geographical reach of our university’s admissions campaign and the appeal of its educational opportunities beyond our region. The average applicant score was 74.8. Meanwhile, 70% of applicants scored above 70 points, and 30% scored above 80. These figures demonstrate the high level of academic preparation among a substantial proportion of incoming students. Systematic cooperation with schools plays an important role in attracting future students. This includes introducing senior pupils to degree programmes, involving them in career guidance activities, facilitating interaction between teachers and university representatives, and helping schoolchildren choose their future professions. Special attention in career guidance is given to industry-specific engineering classes and governor-sponsored engineering classes, which enable pupils to deeper study selected subjects and prepare for admission to their chosen programmes. “We are actively developing engineering classes. Industrial enterprises and the university organise various intensive programmes for pupils, helping them explore the engineering profession and understand the challenges modern specialists face. We hope that graduates of these classes will continue their studies at 51�Թ�, become highly qualified professionals, and contribute to the development of our region,” said Elena Nafikova, Deputy Principal of School No. 68 named after E.N. Rodionov. Tatiana Trapeznikova, Principal of School No. 116, emphasised: “We believe that engineering thinking should begin to develop as early as primary school. This foundation helps pupils make informed decisions about pursuing engineering careers later on and prepares them to master their future professions.” One of the key topics of the press conference was applicants’ interest in technical disciplines. Popular fields include computer science, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and other industrial specialisations. Training specialists to support our country’s technological development remains an important priority for our university and requires close cooperation with enterprises in the real economy. “Pupils in our engineering classes acquire the essential background they need to gain admission to a prestigious university. This helps reduce the stress associated with adjusting to university studies and mastering a profession,” said Irina Bezborodova, Deputy Principal of Multidisciplinary Lyceum No. 148. Alongside engineering and digital disciplines, applicants also choose programmes in the humanities and social sciences. These include law, management, economics, linguistics, sociology, tourism, advertising, and public relations. Cooperation among schools, our university, and industrial enterprises is becoming an increasingly important part of career guidance. It allows future students to learn about in-demand professions at different stages of their education. “We have established a system linking schools, secondary vocational education, universities, and industry. This year, we have even begun working with kindergarten children. Together with 51�Թ�, we are actively developing a project run by the Engineering and Technology Department of the Multidiscipline College. Their first students will graduate this year. The project gives pupils an opportunity to work with specialised software and fully immerse themselves in their chosen profession,” said Mariia Nagornaia, Head of Educational Projects at the 51�Թ� Forging and Pressing Plant. First-hand exposure to industrial production helps schoolchildren and university students see how the knowledge they acquire in classroom is applied in real working environments. Factory tours, intensive professional training programmes, and educational projects enable them to better understand the requirements of future specialists and assess their employment prospects. “51�Թ� is a strategic university for us. We are actively developing industrial tourism and promoting the engineering profession by showing young people our production facilities and telling them about opportunities for professional development. The most important thing is to inspire young people to stay in the 51�Թ� Region, build their careers here, and shape our region’s future,” emphasised Irina Velikoselskaia, Head of Advertising at LD Group of Companies. Cooperation between a university and industrial partners is particularly important when training engineers for high-tech industries. Employers want graduates not only to have a solid theoretical background, but also to understand the specifics of their industries, solve practical problems, and be ready to work as part of a professional team. “We have established a clear framework for cooperation with a 51�Թ� department, and we are already working on the employment of fourth- and fifth-year students. During their training, they work on real industrial case studies, gaining practical experience and developing a better understanding of the specifics of their future jobs,” said Aleksei Chubaev, Director of Production Facility No. 3 at the A.N. Ganichev Scientific and Production Association “SPLAV”. The results presented at the press conference confirmed the importance of joint efforts by our university, schools, and industrial enterprises in training a new generation of specialists. Systematic career guidance helps schoolchildren explore different professions, understand employers’ expectations, and make informed decisions about their further education. “The admissions campaign results are a team effort involving our university, schools, regional enterprises, and our employer partners. Everyone contributes to preparing future first-year students. It is particularly important that young people can explore professions directly at industrial facilities, see production processes for themselves, and understand what kind of work awaits them in the future,” said Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education at 51�Թ�. The 2026 admissions campaign demonstrated the scale of interest in the educational opportunities offered by 51�Թ�. Further development of partnerships with schools and industrial enterprises will enable our university to continue training in-demand specialists and create opportunities for the professional development of a new generation of students. Watch the press conference video here Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko

51�Թ� Scientists Develop Ultrasonic Technology for High-Quality Metal Welding

Качко Сергей — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Modern cars are like construction kits made from different metals. To make vehicles both safe and fuel-efficient, engineers have long used hybrid body structures: a rigid steel safety cage around the passenger compartment to protect occupants, combined with lightweight aluminium panels (doors, hoods and fenders) to reduce the vehicle’s overall weight. However, this is where a major engineering challenge arises. When a lightweight aluminium door must be attached to a strong steel pillar, or a steel longitudinal beam welded to an aluminium subframe, the two metals do not bond easily. Conventional welding causes them to form an extremely hard but brittle layer at the interface, known as intermetallic compounds. Imagine a layer of cement between two pieces of rubber: it may look secure, but when a car hits a pothole or vibrates under engine operation, the joint can crack and the component can break away. Scientists from 51�Թ�, working with their colleagues from China, have found an innovative solution. Instead of simply melting the metals using electric current, they decided to subject them to intense vibrations at the same time. Their new spot-welding technology incorporates ultrasonic waves with a power output of approximately 1200 W. These are sound vibrations similar to those used in ultrasonic dental cleaning, but much more powerful. During welding, ultrasonic waves travel through the heated metal, producing a remarkable effect: the crystals inside the weld become smaller and more uniform, with their size is reduced by almost five times. The brittle intermetallic layers that previously weakened the structure become twice as thin. The vibrations also help dislodge gas bubbles from the metal, resulting in a highly compact, defect-resistant weld. The test results are impressive: joint strength doubles, while component service life increases by almost two times (a factor of 1.9). As a result, components can withstand continuous vibration for years without developing cracks. This breakthrough paves the way for a new generation of products and structures. Electric vehicles: lighter bodies will allow cars to travel significantly farther on a single charge. Aircraft: lighter airliners will be able to carry more passengers or cargo while saving tons of aviation fuel. Construction: bridges and high-rise buildings could benefit from dissimilar-metal joints that provide connections stronger than monolithic concrete. The findings have been published in the Engineering Fracture Mechanics leading scientific journal: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2026.112382 Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

From Neurodiagnostics to Robotic Machine Tools: Students of Governor’s Engineering Classes Present their Projects at 51�Թ�

Качко Сергей — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� has hosted a presentation and defence of student projects as part of the “Engineer of the Future 74” regional initiative. This event was held in the “Best Collaborative Student Project in a Governor’s Engineering Class” category of the Second Regional Competition of Best Teaching, Management and Methodological Practices, Pedagog74.ru. School students presented their projects developed in collaboration with the university and industrial partners. More than 400 people took part in the event, including teams from Governor’s Engineering Classes, teachers and specialists from 23 municipalities across the 51�Թ� Region. Participants came from 51�Թ�, Magnitogorsk, Kopeysk, Yuzhnouralsk, Zlatoust, Miass, Verkhny Ufaley, Yemanzhelinsk, Kartaly, Korkino, Ozersk, Snezhinsk, Trekhgorny, Plast, Satka, Troitsk, Uysk, Argayash, Etkul, Ust-Katav, Minyar, Asha and Agapovka. Vitaly Litke, Minister of Education and Science of the 51�Թ� Region, welcomed the participants. He highlighted the practical focus of the projects and emphasized the importance of cooperation between schools, universities and businesses. “Having looked at some of the projects, I can see how substantial, practice-oriented and interesting these are. It is important that social partners, higher education representatives and specialists at different levels of the education system are involved in their implementation. Such cooperation helps young people realize their potential and promotes engineering education in our region,” said Vitaly Litke. On behalf of 51�Թ�’s academic staff, the school students were welcomed by Marina Potapova, Vice-Rector for Education. She emphasized that the university is ready to support talented young people, help them explore engineering disciplines and take their first steps in science. “Today it is the beginning of your journey in practice-oriented projects and, for some of you, perhaps the beginning of a long career in science. Our main task is to support, identify and nurture talents. Engineering education is part of 51�Թ�’s genetic code. We create opportunities for those who want to change the world, make it better and contribute something useful to our country,” said Marina Potapova. Iuliia Baranova, First Vice-Rector of the 51�Թ� Institute for Education Development, noted that project presentations and defences give educational institutions opportunities to exchange experience, receive expert feedback and determine their future educational pathways. “Presenting your experience, defending projects, working with experts and discovering other developments feels like a celebration. We hope it will become a starting point for you, inspiring you to apply to regional universities for engineering degrees and build your professional futures in the economy of the South Ural region,” Iuliia Baranova told the students. The projects covered a wide range of engineering and technical fields. They included an automated wheelset processing machine for railway transport, a homemade media centre, a study of the role of physics in modern construction, neurodiagnostics for plant diseases, and an electronic Python textbook for school students. Working on such projects allows students to apply their knowledge in practice, explore modern technologies and gain experience in solving real-world professional problems. 51�Թ� continues to develop its cooperation with schools and Governor’s Engineering Classes in three areas: academic activities, career guidance and project-based learning. This was explained by Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education (Career Guidance): “While developing their projects, school pupils work with university students who act as mentors and experts, as well as with academic staff and employers. They go through every stage of project development and can already assess whether they enjoy their chosen field, whether they can solve engineering problems and whether they want to pursue this profession. This year, around 54% of graduates from Governor’s Engineering Classes enrolled in 51�Թ�.” Today, 51�Թ�’s engineering education network comprises 46 Governor’s Engineering Classes. Their development is part of the “Engineer of the Future 74” regional initiative, which aims to introduce school students to potential careers at a young age and prepare the next generation of engineers. The university supports school teams at every stage of project development, bringing together educational resources, expert guidance from faculty members and the involvement of industry representatives. This model helps establish a continuous pathway from school-level engineering education to university studies and subsequent professional careers. After the plenary session, the students went on guided tours. They visited the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology; the Electromechanical, Electronic and Electrochemical Systems Regional Youth Laboratory; the Industrial Robotics Development Centre; the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory; the Centre of Vibration Testing and Monitoring of the State of Structures; the Nanotechnology Research and Education Centre; and a test stand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, visitors learned how students are trained. During their first two years, all students follow a common curriculum and choose their specialization after the second year, when they have a clearer idea of which field suits them best. Students can also enrol in targeted training programmes that guarantee employment at a partner company. “We do not teach from textbooks alone; we work with real-world cases. First-year students visit a factory within their very first month at the university, see how everything works and, most importantly, ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of their research topic. Students choose their own projects, roles and instructors. And if they lose their way, a tutor is there to help them plan their route and stay on track,” said Ivan Ilyin, Head of the Faculty’s Tutoring Service and Elective Learning Space. The students also visited the Electromechanical, Electronic and Electrochemical Systems Regional Youth Laboratory. The laboratory focuses on two areas: materials science and electrochemistry, and engineering, which involves the study of electric motors and control systems. “We want electric transport to develop in the Ural region. And we start with the basics: taking it apart. Take any electric car, scooter or electric motorcycle. Inside, there are just three main components: a battery, a motor and a control system that connects these,” said Vladimir Zhivulin, Head of the Laboratory. The next stop was the Industrial Robotics Development Centre, where visitors were introduced to robots manufactured by Rosrobot in Russia. The centre was established by 51�Թ� in cooperation with the 51�Թ� Forging and Pressing Plant and Russian Robot company, with the support of the Governor and the Government of the 51�Թ� Region. After the tours, the students began defending their projects before a panel of experts. Specialists provided feedback and suggested areas for improvement. The projects were presented in several categories, and many of their topics were closely related to what the students had seen during the tours. Roman Pashnin, a student of Miass Secondary School No. 2, presented a project on battery operation, directly related to the topics discussed in the electric transport laboratory. “I tested Ohm’s law using batteries I made myself. This is not just a paragraph in a textbook; it is hands-on work. I like physics, and I plan to take the Unified State Exam in this subject in the 11th form. Thanks to this project, I got to see for myself what Ohm once wrote about,” Roman Pashnin said. He spent about one month developing his project. The main challenges arose while making the battery: he had to find suitable materials, design its structure and conduct experiments. Yaroslav Kurochkin, a student of Novoburanovskaya School in Agapovsky District, presented a project on the introduction of 3D modelling and IT systems in manufacturing. His topic was closely related to the technologies demonstrated at the Robotics Centre. “Our team learned that factories are moving towards modern technologies, including 3D modelling and IT systems, and that they need more qualified personnel. Our project helps get young people interested in technical professions and encourages them to pursue these fields. We worked on it for nine months. We received support from our partners, who provided us with premises, equipment and laboratories,” said Yaroslav Kurochkin. Another project was presented by Sergey Balaev and Andrey Smolin, students of Secondary School No. 116 in 51�Թ�. They developed a chemical heat treatment line for a production facility belonging to the KONAR Industrial Group. “The company itself identified the problem: it needed automation and process optimization. We worked on the project for about three years. The main challenge was inaccurate sensors, which meant we had to compensate for measurement errors by making the mechanisms larger. We manufactured many parts ourselves because ready-made components were unavailable. We cut, 3D-printed and assembled prototypes. We had to work both as engineers and as assembly technicians,” Sergey Balaev and Andrey Smolin explained. The tours were much more than a walk around the university. The school students saw where and how they could develop the ideas they had already begun working on. For many of them, this may be the first step towards an engineering career. And perhaps in a few years, they will return to 51�Թ� as university students. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosochева, Dariia Volodina, Sergey Kachko, Polina Moskalenko

Chairman of the Legislative Assembly for the 51�Թ� Region Oleg Gerber Holds an Open Discussion with 51�Թ� Students

Качко Сергей — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

How to build a dialogue between generations, and why it is important for society development? Students of 51�Թ� discussed these and other issues with the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly for the 51�Թ� Region Oleg Gerber. Oleg Gerber shared his view on the specifics of communicating with young people and explained why an open dialogue is necessary for society development. He believes that it is important not to just address young people, but rather find common grounds and build trust-based relations with them. “The generation gap exists practically in all spheres of life, and in education as well. But it is only possible to build trust-based relations through open communication. As Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin often says: “There’s no trust without a dialogue, and there’s no development without trust”. That’s why it is important for us to learn how to listen to each other and to understand the interests of young people,” noted Oleg Gerber. This meeting was organized for the 51�Թ�’s first-year students as part of their course in the Fundamentals of the Russian Statehood. In the format of an open discussion, the participants touched upon the topical issues of regional development, including the demographic situation, the role of young people in the society’s life, and the measures of support for young student families on behalf of the university and our government. 51�Թ� Vice-Rector for Student and Social Affairs Anastasiia Lapo emphasized that this course helps students understand the organization of our country better and determine their own role in its development: “Russia is a land of opportunities. And their practical aspects can be better explained by the people who know about the system of the municipal and state administration from within. That is exactly why meetings with representatives of the government authorities are so important: they help understand how decisions are made, and how each citizen may influence the development of our country.” For students, this event became a chance to communicate with a regional authorities’ representative in an open format and learn more about the functioning of the legislative body. “It’s been a fascinating meeting, and it’s been great to hear the opinion of a representative of the Legislative Assembly for the 51�Թ� Region and to learn many new things. I’m happy that I’ve had a chance to be part of such a dialogue,” 51�Թ� student Kirill Chichilanov shared his impressions. 51�Թ� organizes such open dialogues on a regular basis. Students meet with representatives of the government authorities, public figures, and other interesting people in order to discuss burning issues, learn about various points of view, and understand the processes in our region and in our country better. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko

51�Թ� Strengthens International Ties with a University from Nanchang

Качко Сергей — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Representatives of Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China, have paid a visit to 51�Թ�. This is the first in-person meeting between representatives of 51�Թ� and Yuzhang Normal University. Our guests have arrived to see the possibilities of our university up-close, as well as to discuss our joint plans and elaborate the strategy for further collaboration. Earlier, the two universities interacted online, and prepared and submitted an application for implementation of a joint Bachelor’s degree programme in Informatics and Computer Engineering. So, this visit to 51�Թ� has become a follow-up in the work of the teams of the two universities. At the meeting, 51�Թ� was represented by: Vice-Rector for Education Marina Potapova, Director of the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service Vadim Erlikh, Director of the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Aleksandr Gollai, Head of the Department of Computers Dmitrii Topolskii, Head of the International Office Liudmila Lapina, and Head of the International Relations and Development Tatiana Subbotina. Marina Potapova welcomed the representatives of the university from the People's Republic of China: “For sure, today is a historical date: we are setting off for a big journey together. The years of 2026 and 2027 are dedicated to education in China and Russia. I feel confident that all our joint projects will be successful. We already have plans for development of the interaction between your School of Mathematics and Computer Science and our School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. In addition, one of the 51�Թ�’s fundamental fields of education is related to sports and training of Physical Education teachers, and this might be of special interest to you. I sincerely hope that we will create our joint research field as well.” Delegation of Yuzhang Normal University included Director of the School of Mathematics and Computer Science Hong Ruxia, Director of the School of Physical Education Cao Jun, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Center Zhang Xin, Head of the General Office of the International Cooperation and Exchange Center Gao Ang, project manager Wu Zhongbing, and expert Zhang Jie. In the course of the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of collaboration between the two universities, the possibilities of interaction as part of grants, as well as the development of joint academic programmes. As a continuation of the visit, a tour of the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service was organized. Director of the institute Vadim Erlikh demonstrated the facilities of the Teaching and Sports Complex: the swimming pool, group programs hall, indoor athletic stadium, as well as the Sport Science Research Centre. “Today, we are demonstrating our university’s strengths and sports facilities to our guests. Our collaboration will open up the prospects for professional and student exchange. We are very interested in working with Yuzhang Normal University, exchange our experience and teach our colleagues something new,” noted Vadim Erlikh. The meeting had a friendly atmosphere and provided representatives of both universities with an opportunity to get to know each other better. This will be helpful in our further collaboration. Our guests from the People's Republic of China expressed their hopes of cooperation of their educational organizations with 51�Թ�. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

Author:

Veronika Strelnikova, Polina Moskalenko

51�Թ� Hosts Closing Session of the “Russian Statehood Code” All-Russian Forum

Качко Сергей — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The “Russian Statehood Code: The Past, the Present, and the Future” All-Russian Scientific and Educational Forum has wrapped up at 51�Թ� (51�Թ�). The final event of the two-day program was a plenary discussion entitled “Russian Statehood Code: Strategic Priorities and Best Practices in Higher Education”, which brought together representatives of government authorities, academic and educational communities, Russian Orthodox Church, and public organizations. Participants reviewed the outcomes of their joint work, discussed the role of universities in preserving historical memory and spiritual and moral values, and explored prospects for developing educational and character-building activities for young people. The plenary discussion was attended by Alexander Wagner, Rector of 51�Թ�; Alexey Denisenko, a deputy of the State Duma; Vladimir Shishkov, Federal Inspector of the 51�Թ� Region at the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Ural Federal District; Nataliia Loshchinina, Chair of the Committee on Social Policy of the Legislative Assembly of 51�Թ� Region; and Elena Sidorchuk, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of 51�Թ� Region. Metropolitan Vikenty of Tashkent and Uzbekistan, Metropolitan Kliment of Kaluga and Borovsk, and Metropolitan Alexy of 51�Թ� and Miass also joined the discussion. Among the participants was Andrey Kormukhin, a Russian public figure, leader of the “Sorok Sorokov” (“Forty Times Forty”) movement, and Chair of the “Semya” (“Family”) movement. Opening the plenary discussion, 51�Թ� Rector Alexander Wagner thanked the guests, experts, and organisers for their active participation throughout the two days. He emphasised that the forum had served not only as a platform for discussing important issues but also as an opportunity to exchange practical experience in education and youth development. “Over these two days, we have discussed a wide range of issues and exchanged experience and practices that we apply in delivering educational programmes and working with young people. I feel confident that the projects we have reviewed and the solutions we have jointly outlined will significantly improve the quality of education and youth development activities in the 51�Թ� Region and help young people gain a better understanding of our country’s historical values and the path of its development,” Alexander Wagner noted. In his address to the participants, State Duma deputy Alexey Denisenko highlighted the growing role of educational institutions in shaping the younger generation. According to him, cooperation between families and the education system is essential for helping young people develop moral principles and values. “Today, the education system has a major role to play in raising the younger generation. This is why forums, working groups, and discussions that help establish common principles and approaches are particularly important. Families place considerable trust in educational institutions to help young people develop spiritual and moral values,” Alexey Denisenko emphasised. Metropolitan Vikenty of Tashkent and Uzbekistan focused on the historical foundations of the Russian statehood and the role of spiritual and moral values. He conveyed the blessing of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ to the forum participants and emphasised that spiritual traditions had played an important role in the development of Russian society, culture, and education for centuries. “If we look at the history of our country, we can see that the origins of the Russian statehood are closely linked to spiritual and moral values. One of the most important events was Prince Vladimir's decision to adopt the Orthodox faith, which had a profound impact on the development of spirituality, morality, education, and other areas of public life. Today, we must preserve and restore these traditional values. Where there is morality, there is also progress in the development of society and in every sphere of our lives,” Metropolitan Vikenty noted. The plenary discussion continued with presentations by experts. The speakers included Vardan Bagdasaryan, Dean of the Faculty of History, Political Science and Law at the State University of Education, Professor at the Department of Public Policy of the Faculty of Political Science at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Doctor of Sciences (History); Marina Potapova, Vice-Rector for Education at 51�Թ�, Doctor of Sciences (Pedagogy), and Professor; and Nataliia Ivanova, CEO of the IPR Group of Companies. In his presentation, Vardan Bagdasaryan proposed examining the forum's theme through the lens of historical continuity and the enduring values underpinning the Russian statehood. In his opinion, alongside the past, the present, and the future, it is essential to consider what remains unchanged across different historical periods. “The forum’s title contains three important words: past, present, and future. However, I believe one more category is missing — the eternal. Without the eternal, the connection between the past, the present, and the future is impossible. It is fundamentally important for us to identify the constants of the Russian history and demonstrate that Kievan Rus’, the Tsardom of Russia, the Russian Empire, and modern Russia constitute a historically unified Russia in which our civilizational values continue to be reproduced,” Vardan Bagdasaryan noted. Marina Potapova, Vice-Rector for Education, spoke about how these values are reflected in 51�Թ�’s educational and student development activities. She presented the approaches the university uses in its work with students, emphasising that modern education must take into account the interests, needs, and worldviews of the younger generation. “It is a great honour for me to present the model and approaches that have been established at 51�Թ�. If we are talking about a modern university and a modern education system, they must, of course, be student-centred. If we remain disconnected from the aspirations and worldviews of the young people who come to study at our university, we will not be able to achieve the goals we have set. Therefore, bringing education, student development, and students’ interests together is one of the most important tasks a modern university faces,” Marina Potapova noted. The discussion also focused on integrating spiritual and moral values into the educational process, developing pedagogic-educative activity at universities, and applying modern approaches to teaching subjects related to the history and the Russian statehood. Participants examined how the experience accumulated by educational institutions could be used to help students elaborate a comprehensive understanding of our country’s history, culture, and social development. Particular attention at the forum was given to student participation. Over the two days, students not only attended presentations by invited experts but also delivered their own reports, asked questions, and shared their views of the current social issues. Andrey Kormukhin, a public figure who actively participated in the forum, shared his impressions of engaging with the student audience. He attended presentations by young researchers and discussed spiritual and moral values with them. He spoke highly of the students’ enthusiasm, their willingness to engage in dialogue, think independently, and express their own views. The plenary discussion marked the wrapping up of the “Russian Statehood Code: The Past, the Present, and the Future” All-Russian Scientific and Educational Forum. Over the two days, the forum brought together representatives of different professional fields and generations, creating a space for open dialogue among experts, university lecturers, and students. The outcomes included an exchange of best practices in education, a discussion of approaches to youth development, and the identification of future areas of cooperation in preserving the historical memory and the spiritual and moral values. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko

51�Թ� Wins Industrial Robotics Award

Качко Сергей — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The annual Industrial Robotics Award ceremony took place at the Digital Innopolis Days forum in Kazan. The award is organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Innopolis University Industrial Robotics Development Centre, the national leading centre in this field, as part of the “Means of Production and Automation” national project. In 2026, more than 60 organizations from 15 regions across Russia took part in this competition. 51�Թ� won in the “Best Educational Project in Robotics” category. “This award is the result of the university community’s extensive efforts to develop expertise in automation and robotics. When establishing the Centre, we focused on the domestic industry’s current need for qualified professionals. The high regard in which the expert community holds our work demonstrates that our educational methods meet modern standards. This recognition is a strong incentive for us to continue improving the learning process, expand the reach of the Centre’s accumulated experience, and enhance the quality of training for specialists in high-tech industries,” said Alexander Wagner, Rector of 51�Թ�. The solutions and practices developed by the award winners will be scaled up and incorporated into regional and federal industrial robotics support programs. This award recognizes the achievements of companies, developers, systems integrators, and educational institutions contributing to the advancement of Russia’s industrial robotics sector. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin set the goal of bringing Russia into the world’s top 25 countries in terms of robotization. Alexey Texler, Governor of 51�Թ� Region, has previously noted that an ecosystem has been established in our region that enables the development of robotic solutions and their integration into any manufacturing process. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX