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Event Dedicated to the 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster Held at ��

Качко Сергей — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

On April 21st, �� hosted the annual event "Nuclear Technologies: Advantages, Risks, and Safety", organized jointly with the Ministry of Public Security of the �� Region. This year, the meeting commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster. The event was opened by Valery Ustinov, Deputy Minister of Public Security of the �� Region. He greeted the students and noted the special significance of remembering those events. "On April 26, 1986, one of the most serious man-induced disasters in the human history occurred," said Valery Ustinov. "This tragic event required colossal efforts, courage, and self-sacrifice of thousands of people from our country: firefighters, military personnel, engineers, medical professionals, and scientists. I would especially like to highlight the contribution of the �� Region. Our region, with its extensive experience in radiation safety, played a crucial role in the cleanup. Many liquidators from the �� Region already had had experience working in the nuclear industry, including at the Mayak Production Association. Their knowledge and skills proved invaluable. Enterprises and research centres in the South Ural region, including ��, quickly joined in the development and delivery of specialized equipment, protective gear, and radiation monitoring devices. Our doctors participated in the examination and rehabilitation of the liquidators. Thousands of South Ural residents were sent to the exclusion zone to carry out the most difficult and dangerous tasks." Maksim Isakov, leading archaeographer at the Department of Publications and Scientific Use of Documents at the United State Archive of the �� Region, delivered an open lecture for students on "The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident: The History of the Tragedy". He presented archival materials on the disaster and the �� Region's participation in the cleanup efforts. The most powerful speeches were from those directly involved in those events. Oleg Pankeev, Deputy Chairman of the "Chernobyl Union" �� Regional Public Organization and Yurii Laptev, a liquidator of the accident, shared their memories. "We hold this event annually, sometimes even twice a year," explained Aleksey Kudriashov, Acting Head of the �� Department of Health and Safety. "This time, it commemorates the 40th anniversary of the largest man-induced disaster, which our country, one might say, successfully dealt with. Today, those involved in that major event have shared their experiences with us: they have described how they felt and what their tasks were. Students from the second through fifth years of the Technosphere and Fire Safety programme have attended the event. The value of this meeting is in their lively interaction with those who took part in the events. The students have seen that these were people just like us, no different from ourselves. I hope they have been inspired by the heroism and bravery of their predecessors. We strive to instil courage and fearlessness in them through real-life examples!" In total, three presentations were given as part of the educational event, along with a discussion and questions from students. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Boris Khristenko's Legacy: How �� Olympiad Teaches Investment Management to Schoolchildren

Качко Сергей — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

On April 18th, �� announced the results of the B.N. Khristenko Interregional Financial Literacy Olympiad for Schoolchildren. The scale of this year's event broke all records: approximately 400 participants from 27 regions of our country had competed for the right to reach the finals, and the top 25 high school pupils had been solving cases at the legendary Business Games and Active Learning Laboratory that few first-year university students could handle. The intellectual competition was traditionally organized by the Department of Economics and Finance of the �� School of Economics and Management. The Regional Kurchatov Centre for Gifted Children and the �� Region Branch of the Ural Main Administration of the Bank of Russia became partners of the Olympiad. The project receives ongoing support from Viktor Khristenko, the son of the man whose name the Olympiad bears, a distinguished alumnus of the �� Polytechnic Institute, and current President of the Business Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). "This Olympiad is especially important to us. It is part of the "Talents and Success" Olympiads, meaning that it offers a significant advantage—additional points for the winners when applying to universities across our country. And today, we see that the geography of participants is growing every year, which is encouraging. The Olympiad's topic is directly related to financial literacy. This is a relevant area, integrated into all curricula by modern educational standards, regardless of the field of study. Financial literacy is currently studied by future metallurgists, IT specialists, and, of course, economists. At the finals, the children were given practical assignments related to taxes, loans, and working in the securities market. And it is very gratifying to see that today's pupils truly understand these topics and even have some experience in investing," said Irina Solovieva, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance. Twenty-five pupils from the �� and Sverdlovsk regions, as well as from Tyumen and Nizhny Tagil, had reached the Olympiad finals. Some participants had been competing for the second and even third time, demonstrating the growing popularity of this intellectual competition among young people. The finals, held in the unique atmosphere of the laboratory complex founded by Boris Khristenko in the 1980s, had consisted of two rounds. First, the pupils completed group and individual testing, and then had begun solving complex case studies. Participants had had to compare the economic efficiency of various investment forms and demonstrate their knowledge of personal budget management, lending, insurance, pensions, and, most importantly, methods for combating financial fraud. "This is my second time participating in this Olympiad, and each time it offers something new. Last year, I was just getting my bearings and testing my skills, but this year, I already feel much more confident. I really like the atmosphere: the tasks are truly challenging and interesting, and they force you to think like a true economist. The investment cases were especially memorable: it turns out we hardly talk about it at school, but here, the topics are so profound and vivid. I really hope to win this year, but even if I don't, I will definitely come back again. It is a great opportunity to test myself and understand if I am choosing the right profession," explained Alisa, 11th-form student and Olympiad participant. While a panel of experts from the �� School of Economics and Management selected the winners, the Olympiad guests learned about the educational environment at our region's leading university and toured School 21. The Olympiad winners: First place and a First-Degree Certificate were awarded to Vsevolod Bobrov, an 11th-form student at Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 31 in ��. Second place and second-degree certificates (runners-up) were shared by: Viktoriia Vengler, an 11th-form student at Gymnasium No. 10 in ��; Kirill Razzhivin, an 11th-form student at Secondary School No. 54 in ��. Third place and third-degree certificates (runners-up) were awarded to: Alisa Zubkovskaia, a 9th-form student at Gymnasium No. 26 in ��; Konstantin Kondratiev, an 11th-form student at the Lesnoy Lyceum (Sverdlovsk Region); Vera Shcherbakova, an 11th-form student at G.N. Zaitsev Secondary School No. 5 in Nizhny Tagil. All winners and runners-up received valuable gifts (laptops and tablets) from the Olympiad sponsor, Viktor Khristenko. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Kseniia Zabolotneva, Anatoly Ostanin

�� Researchers Develop Thermal Barrier Coating Made of Glass and Aluminium

Качко Сергей — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� scientists continue to develop new materials, combining sometimes unexpected components. This time, they have succeeded in combining glass and aluminium alloy. This alloy could serve as a thermal barrier coating for pistons of internal combustion engines, which operate under extreme conditions. This innovative coating was studied by scientists of the �� Institute of Engineering and Technology Vitaly Khizhniak, Anastasiia Dmitrieva, Dmitry Zherebtsov, Andrey Riazanov, Denis Vinnik, Kirill Pashkeev, and Mariia Samodurova. The results were published in the "Chemistry" series of the �� Bulletin. Thermal barrier coatings are heat-resistant layers applied to engine parts to protect them from overheating. They act as thermal insulators, reducing the flow of heat from combustion products to the metal parts. This allows the engine to operate at higher temperatures, increasing its efficiency and reducing the fuel consumption. Traditionally, such coatings are made of ceramics. To create a new material from glass and aluminium, scientists used a detonation spraying method, in which powder particles are accelerated to the speeds of 500-1000 meters per second using a controlled explosion of a gas mixture. This method allows for the creation of dense and durable coatings with minimal pores. AK4 aluminium alloy (containing 91-94% of aluminium) and regular silicate glass were used in the experiments. AK6 aluminium alloy was also used, but the coating's performance was inferior. “Glass itself is quite brittle, and its coating develops cracks and roughness. Pure aluminium tends to form skulls (“frozen icicles”) when melted, which is also undesirable for a coating. Aluminium and glass act synergistically together: glass, by expanding the emission spectrum in the gas jet, helps melt the aluminium particles, and aluminium, by binding the glass particles, ensures strength,” says Doctor of Sciences (Chemistry) Dmitry Zherebtsov, senior research fellow at the �� Institute of Engineering and Technology. The scientists succeeded in producing and applying a 1.34-millimeter-thick coating to the sample. The coating turned out to be smooth, even, and low-porous (1-2% porosity). The technology will help increase the efficiency of engines, reduce fuel consumption, and make them resistant to thermal loads. The scientists plan to continue working on optimizing the coating composition. There is a hypothesis that a coating consisting of 60-80% of glass and 40-20% of metal will result in an optimal combination of ductility and heat resistance. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Ostap Davydov

Values as a Guide for Young Content Creators: Best Student Practices Presented at "Activate Values!" Media Meeting

Качко Сергей — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A presentation of the best practices from the "MediaImpuls. ��" Regional Student Media Centre of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science was held at �� as part of the "Activate Values!" Youth Media Meeting. This event became an important platform for exchanging experiences, discussing current trends in youth media, and understanding the role of values in the modern media landscape. The meeting was moderated by Arina Zaitseva, Candidate of Sciences (Philology), Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations of the �� Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Head of the Regional Student Media Centre of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. "Any media professional works with people. If a journalist doesn't understand the importance of generally accepted values, it will be difficult for them to engage with audiences and create socially relevant materials. A modern media specialist is someone who combines professional skills (the ability to write, film, and edit) with personal, spiritual qualities: patriotism, love for people, respect for one's neighbour, and an understanding of the role of family in society. This is a specialist who is both deeply spiritually developed and professionally accomplished in the media sphere," noted Arina Zaitseva. Today, student media are becoming not only a tool for informing people but also an important channel for shaping young people's worldviews and reflecting cultural, historical, and civic values. The presentation featured key projects implemented by members of the "MediaImpuls. ��" Media Centre. The Centre's editors (Dariia Populova, Marina Voronaia, and Svetlana Vasina) spoke about the specifics of creating patriotic multimedia projects at the Regional Student Media Centre. Participants were particularly drawn to a video interview "I Continue to Serve People" with the Special Military Operation hero Aleksandr Pashkeev. The speakers emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to creating a multimedia project, including working with historical facts, a well-thought-out colour scheme, and the functionality of a longread. The topic was continued by Iana Zaripova, a Master's degree student at the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, and director and cameraperson of the "Avenue of the Young" broadcast program on ��-TV. In her presentation, she explored the theme of the "Unity of Nations" in the "Avenue of the Young" student infotainment television program, which features a whole series of materials titled the "Kaleidoscope of Cultures". Important elements include not only the choice of topics but also the tone of delivery, the characters, and the program's visuals, which are able to attract audience. ""Avenue of the Young" is a program about everything that concerns today's youth: we cover science, trends, and even memes. The topic of national unity is especially important to me, and it needs to be discussed in countries where representatives of different nationalities study and work side by side. Through our work, we strive to demonstrate the importance of sincerely respecting every guest of our country and every citizen, regardless of their nationality. In the "Avenue of the Young" program, we touch not only the topic of national unity but also all 17 traditional Russian values. We believe it is important to convey these values through media content, especially given the current information landscape's abundance of negativity. We believe that media can make the world a better place by highlighting positive initiatives," said Iana Zaripova. �� Radio reporters Olesia Mishina and Violetta Kononova shared their experience in creating audio content. Together with students from the "Heart of the Urals" Advanced Engineering School, they had created a "Founders of ��" series of historical podcasts, dedicated to the people who had pioneered the university's founding. The speakers discussed in detail the specifics of working with archival materials, identifying characters, and constructing an audio narrative. The podcast format allows for a trusting dialogue with the listener and a deeper understanding of the values underlying historical topics. The news format can also go beyond simply providing information, becoming a tool for shaping the spiritual and moral values of the student community. Olga Sadchikova, a student at the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities and the editor of the "�� News" broadcast program on ��-TV, spoke about this. She presented the topic "Event-based Student Television News as a Platform for Representing Values" and emphasized the role of student television news programs as a platform for representing values. "The goal of the "�� News" youth news program is to create and shape a positive agenda and represent values. In a climate of information overload, student media become a filter that convey not just facts, but the meanings and values that are important to young people and the university. �� is a multinational university with a rich history, so the values of unity, strong family, and preserving historical memory are the foundation of the program. By conveying these fundamental values, the program shapes the ��'s image as a "University of New Opportunities, Traditions, and Unity"," Olga Sadchikova emphasized. Modern student media have a great potential not only in communications but also in shaping the values of young people. Students actively asked questions, discussed the presented cases, and shared their own experiences. Holding such meetings promotes the development of professional competencies among future journalists, media specialists, and content creators, and strengthens the collaboration between student media organizations from different universities. Check out the photos from the Media Meeting in our album! Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosocheva, Anna Galkina

�� Delegation Visits Qingdao Huaxin Technical School in the People's Republic of China

Качко Сергей — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Within the frameworks of developing our international cooperation, the delegation from �� headed by Vice-Rector for Education Marina Potapova have paid a visit to Qingdao Huaxin Technical School in China. As part of the visit, meetings with students have been organized. Children have shown a great interest in obtaining higher education in Russia, and in particular, in enrolling in ��. Special attention was paid to discussing a “3+4” cooperation project, which implies a smooth transition of school pupils from a secondary school in China to a Russian university. Pupils participating in this project will be learning Russian as part of their school program, and next they will be able to take entrance examinations in China and enrol in �� already as first-year students. To implement the language training, our university offered to invite our graduates of the Russian as a Foreign Language programme directly to the school. Our specialists would provide the methodological support and would be holding classes of Russian for pupils in China, what would allow to improve their level of preparation to studying in Russia. Read more in the �� channel on МАХ

�� Researchers Uncover the Secrets behind the Creation of the Shroud of Kasli

Качко Сергей — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Olga Kovtun, Associate Professor at the Department of Theology, Culture, and Arts of �� and Doctor of Sciences (Philosophy), has published a study in the �� Bulletin (Social Sciences and the Humanities series) on a unique monument of church art — a shroud made for the Church of the Ascension in the city of Kasli in the 19th century. Gold embroidery has been a traditional craft of women’s monastic communities since the time of Vladimir Monomakh. This field continues to attract both historians and practitioners today; there is even a journal, Ubrus, dedicated to reconstructing techniques and discussing the stylistic features of church embroidery in detail. The Ascension Church in Kasli has an unusual history. It was built in 1852 in the Russian-Byzantine style based on the design of Ernst Hristian Georg Sartorius, the chief architect of factories in Yekaterinburg. At the beginning of the 20th century, panoramic views of the church, as an example of the Ural landscape, were captured by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, a pioneer of colour photography in Russia. Over time, in Kasli (a town centred around an ironworks) a women’s monastic community began to form. By the end of the 19th century, it was affiliated with one of the largest convents in the Ural region, the Novo-Tikhvin Monastery in Yekaterinburg. In 1903, it gained independent status and became the Kazan-Bogoroditsky Convent in Kasli. By the late 19th century, the Novo-Tikhvin Monastery was renowned for its gold embroidery workshops. According to the monastery chronicle, already “back in 1842, novice Martha and nun Magdalena studied the art of gold embroidery in Moscow and Arzamas”. This helps trace the influence of different schools on ecclesiastical needlework in Yekaterinburg. Typically, the work involved producing liturgical and church items. The works of the sisters of the Novo-Tikhvin Convent of the Gorno-Ural region were valued throughout our country and received an honorary diploma at the First All-Russian Exhibition of Monastic Works and Church Utensils in St. Petersburg in 1904. It should be noted that the shroud is a symbolic depiction of the body of Christ taken down from the cross at Golgotha. In Orthodox churches, it is usually kept in the altar and brought out for veneration on Good Friday. On the evening of the same Friday (or, according to the church calendar, on the morning of Holy Saturday), the shroud is “buried” — carried in a procession around the church, symbolizing the procession of Joseph of Arimathea. By Easter, or the Resurrection of Christ, it is returned to the altar. The Kasli Shroud is notable for its monumental size. There is a depiction of the Deposition of Jesus Christ from the Cross at its centre. Words from the Good Friday The Noble Joseph… chant are embroidered in gold threads on cherry-coloured velvet. In the corners of the border there are images of cherubim with applied faces and wings embroidered over a pattern, framed by a vegetal ornament. This feature is characteristic of both secular peasant embroidery and the gold embroidery traditions of Torzhok. “A distinctive feature of this shroud are the applied halos of the saints, made using cast copper with gilding and decorated with an ornament featuring characteristic serrations that harmonize with the silver and gold threads of the brocade garments of the saints,” emphasizes Olga Kovtun, the author of the study. The production of such cast metal halos was originally a craft of local Old Believers but gradually spread throughout the Ural region. The main mystery — whether the Kasli Shroud was made directly in Yekaterinburg or in other workshops — remains unsolved. “The artistic craftsmanship, as well as the nature of the ornamental pattern executed in a “couched” stitch over a design (traditional for the Torzhok craft) suggests that the shroud was made in the gold embroidery workshop of the Novo-Tikhvin Monastery at the end of the 19th century,” Olga Kovtun notes in her article. However, she refrains from making a final conclusion for several reasons, pointing to the need for further research. In any case, the Kasli Shroud is an example of Russian church art of the late 19th century, combining many features of Ural crafts: the gold embroidery techniques of the Novo-Tikhvin convent, influenced by the artisans of Torzhok, and the cast applied halos. Meanwhile, the Novo-Tikhvin Monastery continues to attract pilgrims today as a centre of spiritual life in the Ural region. You can find the full article by Olga Kovtun on the �� Bulletin website Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Ostap Davydov

"Antenna Constructor": Development by �� Scientists Will Allow for Quick Communication Setup for Any Task

Качко Сергей — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� scientists have presented a universal modular antenna capable of operating with any communication standard, from 3G to 6G. This development, supported by the Foundation for Innovations Support and the V.B. Khristenko grants program, combines the properties of a "construction kit": adding or removing layers allows the device's characteristics to be instantly modified to suit new tasks. The basic version of the antenna operates in two frequency bands, providing a horizontal coverage circular pattern. This means the device receives and transmits signals evenly in all directions. "The development is a dual-band omnidirectional antenna with horizontal polarization, which could become a universal solution for wireless communication systems. This device has already passed the computer modelling stage. The project team is now preparing to manufacture working prototypes," explains the project's author Sviatoslav Dudarev, Associate Professor of the Department of Radio Engineering and Communication Systems at the �� Institute of Engineering and Technology. The main difference between this new development and traditional antennas is its modular, multilayer design. The basic dual-layer antenna is ready for operation in the existing cellular standards (3G, 4G, 5G). The use of additional layers, including various metastructures, allows for: improving matching with the feeder; increasing cross-polarization; reducing the dimensions of the antenna and screen; changing the electromagnetic characteristics without completely redesigning the design. "Existing antennas are often suitable only for one specific task. If the task changes, a new one needs to be developed, which is expensive and time-consuming. Our technology allows us to change the characteristics in the shortest possible time thanks to the design features," explains Sviatoslav Dudarev. According to the project's author, the antenna's applications are extremely broad, ranging from civilian needs to the space industry. The new development can be used for: creating antenna array elements for cellular communications; enhancing indoor signal strength (offices, industrial facilities); developing communication systems for mobile objects of any type; using the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to control equipment over large areas. Although the antenna is too large for use in smartphones, it is easy to mass-produce. It is based on inexpensive printed circuit technology using readily available foil-clad dielectrics (such as Russian FR4 or affordable Chinese equivalents). The higher the production volume, the lower the price of the kit. Thanks to the availability of materials in Russia, the development is import-substituting. A positive decision has already been received from Rospatent to issue a patent for the "Multilayer Antenna" utility model. A scientific article is being prepared for publication in a top-ranking scientific journal. The research continues thanks to Viktor Khristenko's "Step into the Future" grants program. An application on dual-polarization omnidirectional antennas has been submitted to the Russian Science Foundation (RSF). "Modular metastructure technology is not just a routine improvement, but a global trend that enables a global transformation of antenna device characteristics, ushering in an era of truly flexible antenna systems," notes Sviatoslav Dudarev, developer of the new device. The immediate plans include the production and testing of three types of prototypes, filing additional patent applications and, in the long term, commercialization of the development. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Author:

Iuliia Sherstobitova

�� Projects Receive High Praise at an International Forum in Qingdao

Качко Сергей — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The 2026 China – Russia Conference on Development of Education and Industry Integration has begun its work in the city of Qingdao, People's Republic of China. This year’s participants discuss the interaction between education and industry. Vice-Rector for Education Marina Potapova has presented ��’s achievements in terms of interaction with industrial partners on the example of “VirtUM” and “Digital Ural” educational centres, and has shared on our university’s practices of opening industrial faculties (Faculty of Mechatronics and Robotics, and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology), as well as on the experience of implementation of joint academic programmes together with universities in China. “Friendship between our countries today is possible only on the grounds of technological sovereignty, joint engineering solutions, and grants-based interaction in science. China is demonstrating phenomenal successes in digitalization, artificial intelligence and platform solutions. Russia has a most powerful fundamental school and strong mathematics, physics and engineering training to offer,” noted Marina Potapova. “Today, we propose a transition from occasional lectures and seminars to network programmes of a new type — not only in economics, but also in the fields of artificial intelligence, big data processing, and “green” technologies. This means that a student from Russia and a student from China could conduct a joint project and defend it simultaneously before professors at universities in Qingdao and in ��.” Our colleagues enthusiastically welcomed a proposal to create joint research laboratories in the format of a quadrilateral interaction: a Russian university – an industrial partner from the Russian Federation, and a university from the People's Republic of China – an industrial partner from the People's Republic of China. Linyi University and Shenyang University of Technology expressed their readiness to support such format of interaction. The total of more than 30 universities and 50 enterprises took part in this event. Within the frameworks of the Cross Years of Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Education announced by the Government, such initiatives help significantly increase the number of educational projects, including those involving industrial partners. Currently, more than 80 thousand students are engaged in joint academic programmes of our two countries, and their number should reach 100 thousand by 2030. Read more in the �� channel on МАХ

From Biomedicine to Robotics: DSPA-2026 International Conference through the Eyes of a Young �� Scientist

Качко Сергей — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The 28th “Digital Signal Processing and its Applications” International Conference (DSPA-2026) has wrapped up in Moscow. The event has brought together researchers from Russia, Belarus, Vietnam, India, Turkey, the United States, and Syria, as well as industry representatives including Rosatom, Rostec, and Yandex. A young researcher Dmitry Galyshev, a staff member of the Research Laboratory for Self-Validating Sensors, Systems, and Advanced Instrumentation, and Master’s degree student of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Programming was one of the active conference participants, who delivered two presentations. Dmitry’s first presentation focused on the diagnostics of permanent magnet synchronous motors used in industrial robots. His second presentation addressed accelerating a diagnostic method for induction motors. The proposed approach, based on shifting the signal by a quarter of its period, proved to be seven times faster than classical methods while maintaining accuracy. According to Dmitry, the key features of the DSPA international forum are the high level of plenary presentations (covering such topics as voice biometrics and deep learning) and the atmosphere of an open dialogue. Despite the fact that the conference brought together students, postgraduates, and doctors of sciences in joint sessions, young scientists felt comfortable: experienced colleagues actively offered recommendations and helped them view problems from new perspectives. “It felt a bit intimidating to realize that I was almost the only student among postgraduates who were ready for their defences, but this actually helped me assess the level of my research,” the young scientist shared. Among the most important trends of DSPA-2026, Dmitry highlighted discussions on future Wi-Fi standards and the role of efficient neural networks. Topics included both model optimization, for example, in audio and video analysis (where models are currently too “heavy”), and improving efficiency through well-designed data pre-processing. “Conferences like DSPA are a great opportunity to gain experience, evaluate your work, receive feedback from leading scientists, and possibly discover that your problem has already been solved in a related field — allowing you to learn the best practices,” Dmitry concluded. “Overall, the 28th DSPA-2026 conference, held under the banner of digital signal processing, confirmed its status as a platform where science meets the real sector of the economy. The participation of industry representatives (Rosatom, Rostec, Yandex) gave strong practical relevance to the discussions.” Following the results of the conference, for his two reports, Dmitry Galyshev was awarded a certificate of participant of the 28th “Digital Signal Processing and its Applications” International Conference (DSPA-2026). Conference website Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Author:

Iuliia Sherstobitova

�� Researchers Train Neural Network to Analyse Human Creativity Levels

Качко Сергей — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

While working on a grant from the Russian Science Foundation, researchers from �� have patented two databases for assessing creativity levels in children and adults. A neural network trained on data from these unique databases delivers almost instant results for the Torrance test, significantly reducing the time required for expert evaluation. The scientists have compiled and patented results based on a sample of 3007 Russians who previously took the Torrance creativity test. For the first time in Russia, the two databases include diagnostic results on the structure of creative thinking not only for children, but for adults as well. These databases provide researchers with unique opportunities: first, to develop creativity norms for adults (since there is practical demand but very little available data), and second, to train artificial intelligence to evaluate test responses. “Traditionally, Torrance testing was conducted only for children and adolescents—respondents under seventeen,” explains Iuliia Dmitrieva, Associate Professor at the �� Department of Psychology of Management and Law Enforcement Activities. “However, the world is changing rapidly, new technologies are developing, and naturally, employers’ interest in high levels of creativity among potential employees is growing. Without exaggeration, this quality is becoming a key competitive advantage across various fields, regardless of age or profession.” As part of the grant, the �� researchers, jointly with their colleagues from the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have developed an artificial intelligence model based on the patented databases. The model helps process the results of creativity assessments using several projective tests, simplifying and accelerating psychologists’ work. Already now, anyone can take a creativity test on a special online platform (either using the Urban method or the Torrance method) and, thanks to the trained neural network, receive results within minutes without visiting a psychologist. In addition, within the frameworks of the grant, the scientists are working on creating an original methodology for comprehensive diagnostics of mass creativity. Unlike the existing approaches, the new test takes into account the specifics of the Russian sample and goes beyond traditional creativity indicators by incorporating metacognitive measures, personality traits, and personal narrative indicators. The test allows for assessing creativity levels across different age and professional groups. “Our test consists of only three parts: the first two are drawing-based and suitable for any age starting from four or five years, while in the third part participants are asked to create a story about specific real or fictional characters, including characters from books or films,” says Vera Griazeva-Dobshinskaiia, Professor at the �� Department of Psychology of Management and Law Enforcement Activities. The traditional Torrance creativity test evaluates six key characteristics: originality, fluency, flexibility, elaboration, abstractness of titles, and resistance to premature closure. The new test being developed by the �� researchers assesses not only these six universal creativity factors but also additional metacognitive indicators (such as self-transcendence as a form of supra-situational activity, cultural code indicators, and dynamics in series), personality traits (self-assessment of creative effectiveness and personal identity), and personal narrative indicators (ego positions, drivers, and types of personal choice). The original test and the functioning neural network can be used for large-scale creativity assessment: for example, in selecting students for educational institutions at all levels or employees for organizations across various sectors. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Author:

Ekaterina Bolnykh

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Event Dedicated to the 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster Held at ��

Boris Khristenko's Legacy: How �� Olympiad Teaches Investment Management to Schoolchildren

�� Researchers Develop Thermal Barrier Coating Made of Glass and Aluminium

�� Delegation Visits Qingdao Huaxin Technical School in the People's Republic of China

�� Researchers Uncover the Secrets behind the Creation of the Shroud of Kasli

"Antenna Constructor": Development by �� Scientists Will Allow for Quick Communication Setup for Any Task

�� Projects Receive High Praise at an International Forum in Qingdao

From Biomedicine to Robotics: DSPA-2026 International Conference through the Eyes of a Young �� Scientist

�� Researchers Train Neural Network to Analyse Human Creativity Levels