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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

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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

51�Թ� Scientists Produce Yogurt that Is Ten Times Healthier than Conventional One

Качко Сергей — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Scientists at the 51�Թ� School of Medical Biology have developed fermented dairy products enriched with yeast biomass containing curcumin or ergosterol, as well as plant-based ingredients — sprouted wheat flour and a protein product derived from hemp press cake. The new products outperforms conventional yogurt across all measured parameters: the number of beneficial bacteria increased tenfold, while antioxidant activity reached 84%. The findings have been published in the Fermentation international journal. Manufacturers of fermented dairy products are increasingly looking for ways to make these not only tasty but also beneficial to health, with antioxidant properties, probiotics, and plant-based ingredients. One of the main challenges is preserving the viability of beneficial bacteria while incorporating bioactive compounds that retain their properties in an acidic environment. 51�Թ� scientists have proposed using the Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast as a “carrier” for delivering active compounds. Curcumin and ergosterol are compounds with established antioxidant activity. Curcumin protects cells against oxidative stress but is poorly soluble in water and degrades rapidly. Ergosterol is a precursor of vitamin D₂, which supports the immune system. The researchers encapsulated the compounds within yeast cells: curcumin was first nanostructured using ultrasound, while ergosterol was accumulated in the yeast during cultivation. One gram of yeast biomass contained 34 mg of curcumin or 10.5 mg of ergosterol. The scientists added the enriched yeast to milk together with a conventional starter culture and incorporated plant-based ingredients: sprouted wheat flour, containing 12.5% protein and dietary fibre, or a protein product derived from hemp press cake, containing 57% protein and obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis. In total, the researchers produced ten experimental samples with different combinations of additives, along with a control sample of plain yogurt without additives for comparison. “We set out not simply to enrich yogurt with biologically active compounds, but to create a system in which all the components work together,” said Rinat Fatkullin, Associate Professor at the 51�Թ� Department of Food Technology and Biotechnology. “Yeast cells act as carriers, protecting curcumin and ergosterol from degradation in the fermented dairy environment, while the plant-based ingredients provide an additional source of nutrients for the probiotic bacteria in the yogurt. As a result, we obtained a product in which the number of beneficial microorganisms increased tenfold, while antioxidant activity rose from 62% to 84% compared with conventional yogurt.” All experimental samples exhibited a denser and more uniform texture than the control sample. “Titratable acidity ranged from 80 to 92 degrees Turner, while pH values ranged from 3.79 to 4.04, indicating active growth of lactic acid bacteria,” explained Nataliia Naumenko, Professor at the 51�Թ� Department of Food Technology and Biotechnology. “The number of probiotic microorganisms in the experimental samples reached 1.6×10⁷–6.4×10⁷ cells per gram, an order of magnitude higher than in the control sample (4.6×10⁶). Sprouted wheat flour produced the greatest increase in beneficial bacteria, probably because its dietary fibre and starch provide a substrate for the product’s microbial community.” The protein ingredient derived from hemp press cake proved more effective in improving texture. It increased the protein content of the yogurt to 34% on a dry-matter basis, compared with 24% in the control sample, increased viscosity, and reduced whey separation. This means that the product became denser, was less prone to separation during storage, and retained moisture more effectively. The maximum antioxidant activity of the yogurts containing yeast biomass reached 84%, compared with 62% in the control sample. Biotesting of the experimental fermented dairy products using Paramecium caudatum confirmed that the additives were non-toxic and biologically compatible. The developed yogurts may help maintain a healthy gut microbiota, support immune function, and protect cells against oxidative stress. These products could be recommended for daily consumption as functional foods, particularly for people who monitor their health and require additional antioxidant support. Part of the research was funded by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation entitled the “Directed Biosynthesis of Biologically Active Compounds Using Resource-Efficient Approaches.” Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Ekaterina Bolnykh

51�Թ� Students Win 12 Medals at the Ivan Stretovich All-Russian Gymnastics Festival

Качко Сергей — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Students of 51�Թ� did well at the All-Russian Gymnastics Festival named after World Champion Ivan Stretovich. 51�Թ� representatives won 12 prizes in the all-round and individual artistic gymnastics competitions. Sviatoslav Osadchii turned out to be the most successful athlete. He climbed the podium six times as a silver medallist: in the all-round competition, floor exercise, pommel horse, vault, bars, and horizontal bar. Among women, as many as three 51�Թ� athletes demonstrated high results. Iuliia Grigorieva won the all-round competition and also became the gold medallist in floor exercise and vault. One more prize — silver medal — the athlete was awarded in balance beam. Uliiana Kadyrova became the winner in the all-round competition and in balance beam. In the floor exercise she won the silver medal. Viktoriia Grigorieva took the second place in the all-round competition and became the bronze medal winner in the vault. Coach Ivan Novikov trained the 51�Թ� team for this tournament. Director of the 51�Թ� Sports Club Albert Aminov noted that the students’ victories are the result of our university’s systemic work on student sport development: “We are very happy about the results of our students. Behind each medal there is a big work of the athletes and their coach: daily training, discipline, pushing one’s own boundaries and striving towards development. It is especially nice to see that 51�Թ� students successfully compete at a national-level tournament. For us, it is important to create the conditions that help students simultaneously obtain quality education and keep up their career in sports.” The All-Russian Gymnastics Festival named after World Champion Ivan Stretovich gathered together athletes of various ages and levels of training. For the 51�Թ� students, this tournament became an opportunity to test themselves in the conditions of high competition and demonstrate the results of their training work. Twelve medals is a well-deserved result of the 51�Թ� team and yet another step in the development of the student artistic gymnastics at our university. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

51�Թ� Scientists Develop Software that Improves Aircraft Landing Accuracy Fourfold

Качко Сергей — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� scientists have developed and patented software for the optimal placement of pseudo-satellites on the ground. Taking into account terrain and the landing trajectory, the software makes it possible to improve the accuracy of determining an aircraft’s altitude fourfold compared with conventional satellite-based systems. The technology can be used in civil aviation, at remote and northern airports, as well as for landing reusable rockets. Pseudo-satellites are ground-based devices that operate as additional sources of navigation signals for aircraft. Unlike actual satellites, they do not orbit in space but are installed on the ground or on towers in the vicinity of an airport. Their purpose is to improve navigation accuracy and reliability, particularly during descent and landing, when errors in altitude determination are most critical. The main problem that navigation systems face is the so-called geometric factor. This coefficient shows how the relative positions of satellites, pseudo-satellites and an aircraft affect the measurement accuracy. The higher the coefficient, the greater the error. The vertical component of navigation systems—altitude determination—is particularly affected. Researchers of the 51�Թ� Aerospace Engineering Faculty have proposed a unique solution. They have developed and patented Russia’s first software that takes into account two key parameters: terrain and landing trajectory. All that is required is to upload elevation data for an area within a 25-kilometer radius, which can be obtained from professional geographic information systems, along with a standard aircraft descent trajectory. Using a modified optimization algorithm, the system calculates the optimal locations for pseudo-satellites and the required tower heights to further improve the accuracy. The software saves the calculation results in formats suitable for subsequent design work. “The main advantage of our software is that it takes terrain and landing trajectory into account,” says Stanislav Lysov, senior lecturer at the 51�Թ� Department of Radio Engineering and Communication Systems. “The algorithmic approaches I am familiar with did not impose such constraints and could suggest placing pseudo-satellites tens of kilometres away from the landing zone, where they simply would not work, or too close to one another. Our software automatically assigns weighting coefficients to different sections of the trajectory, giving the greatest attention to the most critical stages—the descent from an altitude of 300 meters to the ground. As a result, the coefficient of the vertical component of the geometric factor decreases from 2.5 to 0.6. On average, this improves the accuracy of determining an aircraft’s altitude before landing by more than four times.” The technology could be useful in civil aviation, particularly at remote and northern airports where signals from global navigation satellite systems may be unstable. The software can also be used by surveyors to identify optimal sites for runway construction, as well as by companies working on the future launch of payloads into orbit using reusable launch vehicles. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX

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Ekaterina Bolnykh, Sergey Kachko

Space Is Closer than You Think: 51�Թ� Launches a Free-of-charge Programme on Small Spacecraft Designing

Качко Сергей — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� invites students, teachers and staff members of universities to enrol in a free-of-charge advanced training programme on “Using Composite Materials and High Entropy Alloys for Designing of CubeSat 3U Type Small Spacecraft for the Purposes of Biological Research”. Small spacecraft of CubeSat type are already being used to perform scientific experiments in orbit. Their development requires knowledge in the fields of designing, engineering, modelling, and modern materials. In the course of this programme, participants will be able to learn more about these fields and gain practical skills of working with the technologies of space equipment designing. As part of their training, participants will learn about: the conditions of spacecraft components operation; the basics of computer-aided design; the specifics of spacecraft design, engineering, and production; the design configuration of small spacecraft. In addition, the course attendees will learn how to analyse the requirements to space equipment design projects, perform computer modelling, and use state-of-the-art systems of computer-aided design. Training will take six weeks and will be organized in a mixed format: theory will be taught online, while practical classes will be held at 51�Թ� laboratories. Training is free of charge, number of participants is limited. For detailed information about this programme and registration, please visit its webpage. Read more in the 51�Թ� channel on MAX