- All news /en/news/common Common news feed en Rules of entry to Russia for foreign citizens /en/news/2026/06/11/rules-entry-russia-foreign-citizens <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md2"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1448" height="1086" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/16870db3-7d7a-455d-9bfd-33c7b1479ed8.png?itok=cEFRkNw0" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md1"><div class="field-item even">The Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation informs about the rules of entry into Russia for foreign citizens. Dear students, employees and teachers from countries of near and far abroad, we remind you about the importance of observing the rules of entry into Russia for foreign citizens. Please pay attention to the information presented in the video. </div></div></div> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 zabolotnevakd 2304972 at Ural Scientists Discover a New Clue to Explaining the Mechanisms of Type 2 Diabetes /en/news/2026/06/11/ural-scientists-discover-new-clue-explaining-mechanisms-type-2-diabetes <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md4"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1448" height="1086" id="1" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2_192.jpg?itok=orpUdOAi" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md3"><div class="field-item even">Ural researchers have published a fundamental review exploring the inflammatory nature of insulin resistance. Aleksey Sarapultsev, Director of the China-Russia Research and Education Centre for System Pathology, jointly with his Yekaterinburg colleagues Evgeny Gusev and Iuliia Zhuravleva, have authored a review article exceeding 100 pages and citing 1239 references. This paper has been published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by the international publisher MDPI, a journal ranked in the first quartile of Scopus. The “insulin resistance” term is familiar to anyone who has studied the nature of type 2 diabetes. There is type 1 diabetes, often referred to as juvenile diabetes, in which the body stops producing insulin due to genetic causes and can no longer properly process glucose. Type 2 diabetes, by contrast, develops when the pancreas works at its limit producing insulin, but the body's cells become less responsive to it. For centuries, insulin resistance had been generally attributed to “disorders of carbohydrate metabolism”, a broad explanation that provided little insight into the underlying mechanisms. Physicians typically advised patients to reduce their consumption of sweets and carbohydrates while increasing physical activity, and these measures often produced some improvement. Our body's cells require glucose as their primary energy source. Doctors typically explain it to patients like this: glucose serves as fuel, while insulin acts as a “connector” or “key” that enables energy to enter the mitochondria, the cell’s power stations. As people age, the “key” appears to fit less effectively, like a worn charging port in an old smartphone. While useful for illustration, this explanation does not reflect the full scientific picture. The researchers have concluded that low-grade but widespread systemic metabolic inflammation is both a consequence of insulin resistance and a driving force behind its further progression. Under normal conditions, cells are capable of coping with stress. For example, following physical exercise, muscles recover, the liver becomes more efficient at burning fats, and oxidative processes proceed normally. However, when calories—especially fats and carbohydrates—are consumed in excess, cells experience constant stress. Oxygen utilization becomes impaired, protein synthesis is disrupted, and cells begin producing powerful inflammatory cytokines in response to the imbalance caused by excess glucose and lipids. “Much like offensive words exchanged between people, these cells can stimulate other cells throughout the body, disrupting their normal state and function. In such cases, activated cells in adipose tissue, liver, and muscles effectively “refuse entry” to glucose by blocking its transporter protein, GLUT4. As a result, the insulin “key” has to work harder and harder with diminishing effect,” explains Aleksey Sarapultsev. As a consequence, the entire body enters a state of chronic stress. Adipose tissue, particularly visceral fat located around the abdomen, ceases to function merely as an energy reserve and becomes a factory producing inflammatory molecules, including leptin, resistin, and harmful fatty acids. In response, the liver increases glucose production even when additional glucose is unnecessary. It also accumulates fat and releases substances into the bloodstream that further increase insulin resistance in both muscles and adipose tissue. Skeletal muscles, the body's primary consumers of glucose, gradually lose their ability to absorb sugar. Physical activity may initially help by stimulating glucose uptake, but over time muscle mass and contractile function begin to decline. Eventually, inflammation affects the blood vessels, particularly the endothelium—their inner lining—raising the risk of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular complications. Unfortunately, this process is not limited to individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Similar mechanisms may be triggered by chronic infections such as tuberculosis, post-COVID syndrome (long COVID), psychological stress and depression, as well as various genetic predispositions. “To slow down or perhaps even prevent these changes, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, stay physically active, avoid creating stress for yourself and others, refrain from smoking, and limit other harmful habits,” advises Aleksey Sarapultsev. How can this condition be treated? Metabolic inflammation associated with insulin resistance is highly heterogeneous and complex. Conventional medications that target specific inflammatory pathways are not always effective. For now, the problem remains an open challenge for global science. Future therapies may need to be personalized for each patient, taking into account individual genetic and biochemical characteristics. At present, the most effective medical recommendations remain dietary modification and increased physical activity, particularly in the early stages of the disease. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md5"><div class="field-item even">Ostap Davydov</div></div></div> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304964 at Sky under Scientists’ Expert Surveillance: Obtains a Rosgidromet License for Monitoring the Chemical Pollution of Air /en/news/2026/06/10/sky-under-scientists-expert-surveillance-obtains-rosgidromet-license-monitoring <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md7"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="4641" height="3094" id="2" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_6206.jpg?itok=hEf2Mbsk" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md6"><div class="field-item even">In the context of rapid industrial development and growth of the population’s living standards, the issue of atmospheric air protection moves to the forefront among others in the environmental agenda. System-based measurement of the air quality becomes not just a field of research but a vital need influencing the health of people and preservation of ecosystems. A key role in this work is played by testing laboratories. Their activity is strictly controlled by the government, including by the Federal Service for Accreditation and Rosgidromet (Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring). Licensing by Rosgidromet is of special importance for the atmospheric air monitoring since this Service is responsible for collecting, analysing and distributing of data on weather and environment. In May of 2026, the Ecoanalytics Shared Use Centre successfully obtained a Rosgidromet license. This document gives an organization a right for monitoring the state of the environment, as well as its physical and chemical processes, in order to assess the level of chemical pollution of the atmospheric air. In addition, this license permits to collect, process, store, share and distribute the information obtained in the course of these observations. Scientists of the Ecoanalytics Centre stress that the Rosgidromet license is not just a formality. It guarantees the authenticity and reliability of data since it is only issued to those organizations that have the required equipment, qualified personnel, and methods of measurements complying with the state standards. Such approach eliminates the risk of receiving unreliable information that could have led to erroneous environmental policy decisions or could have affected the population’s health. Following Rosgidromet’s strict requirements when assessing the air quality is key to taking effective measures on improving it. Among the priority fields are: developing and implementing programs on reducing the pollutants emission, optimizing town-development plans, and regularly informing the population on the current ecological situation and the possible risks. Specialists believe that licensed measurements play a fundamental role in the creation of a favourable environment and in ensuring the sustainable development of a region. Today, industrial enterprises of the Region are among the main clients of the Ecoanalytics Shared Use Centre. Namely their active interaction with the licensed Centre aims at ensuring a transparent and reliable control of how clean the sky over one of the most industrially developed regions in our country is. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304944 at Pushkin’s Look-alike Studies at /en/news/2026/06/09/pushkins-look-alike-studies <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md9"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-3-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="6240" height="4160" id="3" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_5429.jpg?itok=FXZfVvbt" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md8"><div class="field-item even">A student from Egypt, Giovani Jamil, is studying at . Friends and acquaintances often compare him to Alexander Pushkin: his curly hair and distinctive facial features make the resemblance particularly striking. On the birthday of Russia’s literary icon, we have spoken with the future graduate about Russia, , the Russian language, and his unexpected likeness to the classic author. – Giovanni, let’s start with the most obvious question: do people often tell you that you look like Pushkin? – Yes, and it surprises me. I suppose it’s because of my curly hair that people see the resemblance. To be honest, it still amazes me a little, but at the same time it makes me happy. If I really do look like him and so many people tell me so, then I definitely need to read his works now. – What do you know about Alexander Pushkin? – I am not familiar with his literary works. I only know a few facts: that he was a famous poet and writer, that he was born in Moscow, and that he died at the age of 37. I know that Russians consider him the most important figure in their literature. He wrote poetry, novels, plays, and short stories. His most famous novel is The Captain’s Daughter. That is probably all that I know about him. – Please, tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? – I come from the Egyptian city of Asyut. Russia was the first country I’ve ever visited because studying here has always been my dream. I am interested in Russian culture, and in general I love traveling and trying new things in life. Before moving to , I lived in Moscow for two years. Wherever I go, I continue practicing my favourite hobby, football, and it helps me make new friends. Even in Moscow, when I barely knew any Russian, football was what helped me build friendships. – Why did you choose Russia for higher education? – As I mentioned, coming here, to study and live in Russia was one of my goals. I love your country very much. People here are kind and helpful. Whenever I need assistance, someone is always willing to help. That makes me very happy. I like everything here, and adapting was not difficult for me. – If you had to show to your friends, where would you take them? – I think, the place I know best is Kirovka Street, the city’s most famous pedestrian street. My friends and I often walk there. I do not know many other places in the city very well. What I like the most is the city centre because you can find everything you need for everyday life there. – What turned out to be completely different in Russia compared to Egypt? – In fact, Egypt and Russia differ in many ways. The weather, for example, is completely different. Russian winters can be terribly cold, but the weather like we have now is perfect for me. Egypt is usually much hotter. At the same time, there are similarities as well—religion, for example. I come from a Christian family, and in Russia I see that many people are believers too. – You must have experienced some funny situations during your time in Russia. – The funniest one happened when I had just arrived and understood almost no Russian. People would come up to me and start talking, and I would reply “I don’t understand”. But they would continue speaking Russian anyway. It was really amusing because I had already told them I did not understand—not because I did not want to communicate. I love meeting people and making friends; I simply did not know the language at the time, yet they kept speaking Russian. Now I often laugh when I remember it. At the same time, I was pleasantly surprised that many people understood me when I spoke English. – What has been the most difficult part of studying and living as an international student? – The main challenge is the language. Another thing that surprises me is when I say, “Russian is difficult for me to learn”, and people reply “It is difficult for us too”. I always ask: “How? It is your native language—it should be easy for you”. But they answer: “No, it is difficult for us as well”. That really surprises me, but I agree: Russian has a lot of rules. I have always enjoyed learning new languages, so Russian has become one of my favourite subjects. – What will you remember the most about years later? – I will remember everything: the university, the professors, and my friends. I will miss all of it very much if I do not continue my studies after completing my Bachelor’s degree. I will carry many wonderful memories with me. – Graduation is just around the corner. What are your plans for the future? – First, I plan to visit Egypt because I miss my country and my family. After spending some time at home, I may apply for a Master’s degree programme in Russia. I am not completely sure yet—perhaps I will stay in , or perhaps I will move to another city. What I do know is that I would like to build my future life here. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md10"><div class="field-item even">Mariia Kornienko, Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko</div></div></div> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304940 at Editor of the MediaImpuls Regional Student Media Centre, Marina Voronaiia, at SPIEF! /en/news/2026/06/09/editor-mediaimpuls-regional-student-media-centre-marina-voronaiia-spief <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md12"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-4-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1280" height="960" id="4" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/xhgszxsutduhsljwrpdjl12lwl5calsj8colo_1jadgvndl3gb8fcjsrmuciqjddjn5woddagzvvbqgls-uktmlu.jpg?itok=zfuIRYwz" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md11"><div class="field-item even">The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF’2026) is our country’s key business event, where issues of the Russian and international economics development are discussed.&nbsp; This forum is held in Saint Petersburg June 3rd through June 6th. Among the event’s main attendees are major Russian and foreign companies, heads of states, political leaders, and people, who influence a country’s economics. Marina Voronaiia, a student of the Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, has been working as a news reporter at SPIEF during all four days and sharing colourful and insightful forum materials! You can check out her reports here. Read more in the channel on MAX &nbsp; </div></div></div> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304932 at Scientists Develop New Substances to Fight Cancer /en/news/2026/06/08/scientists-develop-new-substances-fight-cancer <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md14"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-5-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="6000" height="4000" id="5" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/dsc03696_1.jpg?itok=aMuaPx4u" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md13"><div class="field-item even">Scientists from , jointly with their colleagues from Russia, India, Croatia, and Saudi Arabia, have developed and tested new platinum compounds helping effectively fight breast cancer. The research results have been published in the Biomedical Materials &amp; Devices international scientific journal. Breast cancer is the most widely spread oncological pathology in the world. Despite successful treatment, many patients go through recurrences or suffer from side effects caused by chemotherapy. The new platinum compounds could be used as a base for the creation of safer and more effective medicines. “For the first time, we have obtained the compounds that not just inhibit the tumour growth, but also protect the body against toxic effects. This opens up new horizons in cancer chemotherapy,” note the research authors. The scientists focused on AV1 compound, an ionic complex of platinum(IV) consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)ammonium cations and hexachloroplatinate anions. Tests on MCF-7 breast-cancer cell cultures showed that AV1 is twice more effective for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells than the widely used dasatinib: the IC50 indicator equalled 10.3 µg/ml versus 20.8 µg/ml in case of the standard medicine. Unlike the classical platinum-drugs (for instance, cisplatin) used for chemotherapy, that often cause severe side effects and lead to tumour’s resistance to therapy, platinum(IV) has an octahedral structure. This allows scientists to create “prodrugs”: compounds that stay stable in bloodstream and become active directly inside a cancer cell. “Tetrahedral cations and octahedral anions in the AV1 structure ensure not only the high stability, but also the high crystal density. And that’s probably what explains the compound’s low toxicity for healthy tissues,” comments Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Non-conventional Materials and Resource-Saving Technologies&nbsp;Alena Zykova. The critical stage was the research conducted in vivo in rats with DMBA-carcinogen-induced breast cancer. The animals treated with AV1 at a dose of 15 mg/kg demonstrated: Recovery of mitochondrial functions (ICDH, SDH, and MDH enzymes returned to the indicators of a healthy reference group). Strong antioxidant effect: decrease in the oxidative stress level (TBARS) and normalization of the functioning of protective enzymes (SOD, catalase, glutathione). Anti-inflammatory effect: inhibiting of the key proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6), which contribute to the growth and metastatic spread of tumour. It is important to note that even in case of the long-term use this compound did not cause systemic toxicity: no hepatic, nephric, or cardiac pathologies were detected in the test animals, and their body weight remained normal. Using methods of quantum chemistry (DFT) and QSAR modelling, the scientists found that AV1 interacts with the cell’s DNA in a different way, as compared to its analogues. The compound’s probable key target is topoisomerase I, an enzyme, which is crucial for cancer cells’ reproduction. Blocking of this protein launches a programmed tumour death. “With the help of quantum chemistry, we model the structure, electron distribution and reacting capacity of the compound. We also use QSAR models: based on big data and machine learning, these analyse how chemical structure is related to biological activity,” shares Research Fellow at the Centre for Informatics and Computing of the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Doctor of Sciences Jurica Novak. “In layman's terms, a computer helps us predict how a substance would behave in a body: whether it could bind to a target protein, and how active or how safe it would be. QSAR is based on a simple idea: similar molecules usually have similar properties. If we know the behaviour of the already studied compounds, with a high degree of probability we can predict the effects of the new ones, which have not been studied yet. Such approaches are crucial for the creation of medicines: those allow to quickly discard the unsuitable options, reduce the number of laboratory experiments, and thus, make the search for new medicines faster and cheaper.” It is interesting to note that AV2 and AV3 compounds, obtained using the same synthesis method but different organic cations, target progesterone receptors. However, their effectiveness turned out to be significantly lower. “Synthesis and characterization of the new platinum(IV) compounds opens up new possibilities in chemotherapy. &nbsp;AV1 showed an outstanding safety and effectiveness profile. In the future, additional research is required in order to fully explain the action mechanisms. But already now it becomes clear that this is an extremely promising field of study,” the authors summarize. This development could become a breakthrough for treatment of chemo-resistant forms of breast cancer, and in particular of triple-negative cancer, when standard approaches often do not work. The scientists plan on continuing to study the AV1action mechanism and to conduct additional toxicity testing. In case of success, this development could be used as a base for the creation of a Russian next-generation anticancer medicinal product. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304922 at Nine Researchers and Students Become Winners and Prize-Winners in “Science Is Beautiful” Regional Competition /en/news/2026/06/05/nine-researchers-and-students-become-winners-and-prize-winners-science-beautiful <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md16"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-6-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="800" height="600" id="6" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/wzmwf3xuvym9kdvui4n4evsogb0bhedqzuxbcl_mevynsxuco01a2kbjokcig-1lbv-tiwiw5ytoj2dlmap97hry.jpg?itok=r0M_ZqIo" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md15"><div class="field-item even">April 1st through May 29th, the Region hosted the “Science Is Beautiful” competition, organized by the regional Ministry of Education and Science with the support from the “Regional Infrastructure of Education and Science” Autonomous Non-Profit Organization (RION). The event was held as part of the Decade of Science and Technology. This year’s competition set an all-time record of participation, receiving 421 submissions—more than twice as many as last season. Nine representatives of became winners and prize-winners of the competition. The competition was launched on April 1st. School pupils, university students, researchers, and other interested participants submitted applications and works until April 30th. Next, the expert committee of RION reviewed the submissions for compliance with the competition requirements, while a jury evaluated the works against a ten-point scale May 7th and May 15th. The jury included 24 experts from leading universities of the South Ural region, including , State University, State Institute of Culture, International Institute of Design and Service (MIDiS), South Ural State Humanitarian and Pedagogical University, as well as representatives of the Movement of the First project. The awards ceremony for winners and prize-winners took place on May 28th. “The nearly two-and-a-half-fold increase in the number of participants demonstrates that efforts to promote science among young people are truly effective,” commented Vitaly Litke, Minister of Education and Science of the Region. “The value of this competition is in its combination of research and creativity. Participants dedicate their projects to real scientists from the region, presenting science as a part of everyday life while strengthening the connection between researchers’ work and the real economy. Young people come to understand the importance of scientific research and, through their projects, reveal the beauty of science to others.” In the “Essay” category for researchers and other participants, the first place was awarded to Veronika Beliakova, senior lecturer at the Department of Electronic Computing Machines, for her work “The Science I Share”. The second place went to a legal consultant Evgeniia Serova for her essay on “The Feasibility of Establishing an Interuniversity Campus in the Region”. The third place was awarded to Evgeniia Lutokhina, youth affairs specialist at the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service, for her work on “Developing the Scientific Potential of School Students through Student Mentorship”. In the “Photography” category, the first place was awarded to Nataliia Shaburova, Associate Professor at the Department of Materials Science, Physical and Chemical Properties of Materials, for her work on “The Magnificent High Entropy Alloy”. The second place went to Nataliia Zhivulina, Engineer at the Research Institute for Non-conventional Materials and Resource-Saving Technologies, for her work on “Creating a Diversity of Ferrite Shapes and Colours”. The third place was awarded to Andrei Shunailov, specialist at the Department of Metallurgy, for “The Birth and Death of an Acetate Tree”. In the “Infographics” category, the first place was won by Anna Vinnikova, Head of the Office of Branding and Advertising, for her project on “A Vector for Development: Bringing Universities Together”. The second place went to Olesia Uriadova, lecturer at the Department of Economics and Finance, for her “Factors of Financial Literacy: Regional Aspect”. In addition, in the “Photography” category among university and vocational college students, the first place was awarded to student Polina Eliseeva for her work on “The Road to the Future.” “My task as a designer was to translate an existing project into the language of visual metaphor,” explained Anna Vinnikova, winner in the “Infographics” category. “Information about such major projects is often presented through dry statistics, master plan diagrams, or bureaucratic reports. I wanted to show that science exists not only in formulas and instruments, but also in the way spaces are designed for it. I simply found a way to tell that story in a visually appealing and accessible form. I wanted anyone who would look at the banner to say: “Wow, everything has been thought through so carefully—and it is truly beautiful”.” In total, representatives earned 9 awards. Winners and prize-winners received certificates from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Region. The best competition works will be published in the information resources of RION. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md17"><div class="field-item even">Ekaterina Bolnykh</div></div></div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304872 at Help Mum Study: Mother-and-Child Room Is Open at /en/news/2026/06/05/help-mum-study-mother-and-child-room-open <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md19"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-7-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1448" height="1086" id="7" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/fqwqtvmbbzjkkkos-pxo5thaxcymalnfoivyszfj4njxtq7sm9950awkob63u0apq_p_hf8_xs2fbu5rspsuzq4i.jpg?itok=ScUQ5e1u" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md18"><div class="field-item even">Combining studies or work with taking care of a little child often seems an impossible task. has solved this problem at a system level: a mother-and-child room functions here, which was opened as part of a “Help Mum Study” program. There is no bustle or discomfort in this space, it is all about quiet, safety and understanding here. If you are a student with a little child and a need to take exams, the mother-and-child room at will help you out. We know that for any student parent not the exam questions or interaction with teachers are the main problem, but rather where to stay with a child during preparing for the exams. Now there is a solution to this problem. staff have long came to a conclusion that students with kids must not be forced to make a difficult choice between career, education and being parents. That is exactly why a comfy spot, the mother-and-child room, was opened at Dormitory No.3 at 79 Soni Krivoi Street. You can come here and take your time to feed your child, change his/her clothes, cook his/her food, or give your child and yourself some rest from the noisy university corridors’ bustle. The room offers everything you need: a baby changing table, comfortable sofas set to feed your child, and toys. And the main thing here is the atmosphere where no one would frown upon you and would not ask you to go some place else. A student Eva Petrova is one of those, who have already tested this space. The young woman remembers how they lived in a standard dormitory room with their child: “We have only one room to live in. There’s no space to run around. In the corridor we could bother our neighbours. And now, things will be really great, I think, since we have a special space where we can have some rest and play with different toys.” It is important to mention that this room is intended not only for student parents. Young university teaching staff members can also spend time with their children during the breaks from lectures here. For them, this is an opportunity to stay on the job and not be haunted by guilt for their family. The “Help Mum Study” program had been launched during the Year of the Family in 2024, and had been among the first to support this initiative. Our university’s application was approved, and today this room keeps functioning and welcomes new little guests and their parents. Mums or dads can come here any time whenever there is a need to solve some child-caring issues without leaving the walls of their alma mater. No presenting of unnecessary certificates or bureaucracy here. Only care and understanding that little kids must not be looked at as something standing in the way of making one’s big dreams come true. stands up to this belief. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md20"><div class="field-item even">Kseniia Zabolotneva</div></div></div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304871 at Night, Creativity, and Students: Holds its Second Big-scale Student Night Event /en/news/2026/06/04/night-creativity-and-students-holds-its-second-big-scale-student-night-event <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md22"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-8-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="1280" height="853" id="8" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/orbvdcl5raqyys73utcpl5w58gnm3bvjcirxmu8nulwba6t17cse94jbh4jy68qg8grzr7xlozzocopthrcytudn.jpg?itok=GyQArn3o" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md21"><div class="field-item even"> has hosted the big-scale Student Night event, introducing students to the creative side of university life. For the second year in a row, the event has demonstrated just how diverse and engaging the student experience at can be. Student Night is organized to help students learn more about our university’s student organizations, which prepare a wide range of activities (from quizzes and interactive games to disco parties) to enrich campus life beyond the classroom. This year’s organizers have focused on showcasing not only the academic environment but also the vibrant extracurricular opportunities available at . “We are used to thinking of students as coming to university primarily to study. They often do not have enough time to stay on campus and informally explore the activities, opportunities, and organizations available here. That is why we hold events like this—to help students get acquainted with university life and to attract new members to student organizations,” said Fedor Borodin, Assistant to the Vice-Rector for Student and Social Affairs. This year, the event venue has moved from the university’s main building to the academic building No.3, providing participants with more space to demonstrate the scale and variety of their organizations’ activities The entire Student Night program was divided into three thematic areas, each offering its own format of interaction. Activities ranged from interactive meetings and humorous debate sessions to workshops and an acoustic guitar gathering. Thanks to this variety, students were able to see how they can realize their potential at the university not only as learners but also as active members of student organizations. “It is my first time participating in this event, and what impressed me most was the atmosphere of friendship, unity, and positive energy. Events like this are definitely important for the university. Even amid the demands of academic life, it is great to have opportunities to take a break, meet new friends, and discover new interests,” shared student Maksim Samusenko. Student activists played a particularly important role throughout the event. They introduced participants to the university’s extracurricular opportunities and shared their own experiences of involvement in campus organizations. Events like Student Night help students find like-minded people, discover activities they truly enjoy, and better understand the opportunities available to them at our university. Participants had a chance to explore student initiatives, gain insight into the work of student organizations, and experience the atmosphere of teamwork and joint activities. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md23"><div class="field-item even">Iana Gaufler, Anatolii Ostanin</div></div></div> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304861 at Learn and Earn: Students Sell Their Development to Customer /en/news/2026/06/04/learn-and-earn-students-sell-their-development-customer <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md25"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-9-0" class="styles file-styles large"> <img width="800" height="600" id="9" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/potolok_2.jpg?itok=v-HyDPwp" alt="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items" id="md24"><div class="field-item even">A transaction involving the sale of intellectual property (IP) to a customer has taken place at the University Boiling Point. The project has demonstrated that students can develop innovative devices and successfully commercialize their inventions while still studying at university. The rights to a student-developed technology (two types of devices for heating food in doypack packaging) were acquired by a functional nutrition manufacturer, Cryptofood company (Individual Entrepreneur “Dikusar I.V.”). The customer received the rights to the software and the complete set of engineering documentation for two heater modifications: a portable lunch box heater and a pocket-sized SnackSprinter. Both devices are ready for mass production. The student team consisting of Daniil Petrov, Vsevolod Skumatenko, Aleksei Telegin, and Viacheslav Kariakin had completed the entire development cycle without interrupting their studies: from the initial engineering concept and laboratory prototype to a commercial product. In the summer of 2025, the team had obtained a Certificate of State Registration for a computer program, confirming their intellectual property rights, and this year have successfully brought the project to market. “We have completed the second stage of the project this May. During this period, the students produced a pilot batch of devices and developed a full package of engineering documentation. The customer now has everything necessary to launch mass production at any radio-electronics manufacturing enterprise,” said Dmitrii Piskorskii, project supervisor, Associate Professor at the Department of Radio Engineering and Communication Systems. The project demonstrates that students can earn income from their own engineering solutions while still at university. The university provides both the necessary equipment and professional support. The project had been implemented at the Electronics FabLab within the frameworks of the Priority 2030 program. This development had also been supervised by Nikolai Zabeivorota, Associate Professor at the Department of Physics of Nanoscale Systems, and Nikolai Gudaev, Head of the Electronics FabLab. “The key outcome of the second stage was the sale of the intellectual property to the customer. The rights to the software and engineering documentation for the two heater modifications were transferred to Cryptofood. As a result, the student development has evolved from a laboratory prototype into a fully-fledged commercial product,” noted Elena Bunova, Director of the University Boiling Point Collective Work Centre. Further support for the development may be provided in the future. If testing of the pilot batch reveals a need for additional functionality, the team is prepared to make the necessary technical modifications. Read more in the channel on MAX </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items" id="md26"><div class="field-item even">Elena Bunova</div></div></div> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Качко Сергей 2304860 at