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Sometimes love for language and science turns into an amazing adventure

📷 Just look at these cool photos captured by our philology students. The guys discovered the town of Danilov and got acquainted with the local culture.

Unknown proverbs, sayings, omens, sententias, and formulas of speech etiquette — SPbU students studied all of this as part of their dialectological fieldwork.

"During conversations with the local informants, I realized how much knowledge and tradition could be lost if we don't preserve it in time. My personal achievement is that it became easier for me to talk to strangers, and there were also many fun moments with my own groupmates," — noted first-year SPbU student Ekaterina Shumeikina.


Such trips help students choose their priority areas for professional training and enrich their knowledge
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The All-Russian competition "StudRussia" is officially on! ✔️

Are you a brilliant researcher, a talented artist, a top athlete, or a dedicated volunteer? Don't miss your chance to shine!

Competition categories:

🥇Generation Leader — for those who are making the world better

📚Future of Science — for young researchers

💪Peak Conquerors — for athletes

🤝 Goodness Without Borders — for volunteers

🍎Russian Language and Culture — for promoters of Russian culture

🎨Inspired by Creativity — for creative individuals

The Grand Prize is the "Best International Student" Award!

Competition officially supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. To participate fill out an application form on the website, attach a portfolio of your achievements, and a motivation letter

🗓The competition will be held in three stages, and applications must be submitted by September 14, 2025
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SPbU Students won the International Collegiate Programming Contest 🥇

The best 140 universities from over 100 countries competed for gold in the finals. But the absolute champion was our team "Polar Bear Transform".

👩‍💻 In the allotted five hours, they solved 11 out of 12 problems, finishing far ahead of the other participants.

I always say with confidence that the best of the best come to St. Petersburg State University, and this award once again confirms my words, — said SPbU Rector Nikolay Kropachev.


Today, the development of mathematical education at the University is supported by leading technology and scientific organizations.

Thanks to these joint efforts, our scholars achieve impressive results and make a significant contribution to the development of Russian society.



The most distinguished alumnus of St. Petersburg State University, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, has sent a message of congratulations to our team🏆

In a persistent competition against strong rivals from the world’s most renowned universities, you demonstrated deep, solid knowledge, exceptional commitment and team spirit, eventually winning this prestigious intellectual contest, — stated the President of the Russia.

The President of Russia expressed special gratitude to the teachers, coaches, and parents who helped the students achieve such outstanding results.
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On such a gloomy day, it’s the perfect time to boost your mood and try your luck in our giveaway 🍀

The person who takes first place will get our t-shirt — a real hit among university students. Two other participants will receive socks and a notebook in a minimalist design

All you need to do is:

▫️React to the post of Russian tg-channel (any reaction counts!)

Be a subscriber of:

▫️The Telegram channel about University life: "Что там в СПбГУ"
▫️The popular science Telegram channel: "Ландау позвонит"
▫️Our VK public page
▫️The SPbU channel on MAX

We'll choose the winners randomly on September 26th! Don't miss your perfect gift for this autumn🍁
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Get ready, Cape Town! The Festival of Russian Education & Culture is coming!

🏛St. Petersburg State University, with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the "My History" Foundation for the Support of Humanities, is organizing a Festival of Russian Education and Culture in Cape Town, South Africa.

The event will be a key occasion for anyone interested in Russia, the Russian language, education, and cultural heritage. Specialists from the SPbU Center for Language Testing will provide residents and visitors of Cape Town with all the necessary information about opportunities for higher education in Russia.

🗓 Mark your calendars:

📍 Sep 26 & 28 — Castle of Good Hope
📍 Sep 27 — Labia Theatre

Admission is FREE!

Don't miss out! Register now by sending an email to:
russianfest2025capetown@gmail.com 📧
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🇫🇷Russian khorovod and Cossack songs in Paris🇷🇺

At the kind invitation of the Russian Embassy in France, a cultural and humanitarian mission from SPbU led over two thousand Parisians in masterclasses on Russian folk culture.

Full venue every time! There is tremendous interest in Russian culture in France [...] This 'cultural landing party' engaged at least 2,000 people and, with it, gained Russia more friends, — Artur Gavrilenko, leader of the University’s cultural and humanitarian mission


🫰The mission received a warm welcome both from locals and Russian expats, with Parisians throughout the city expressing solidarity and goodwill towards Russia.
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😏Well, now that the introductory lectures are over, it's time to lock in for the new semester

For the second year running, SPbU has placed in the top 3 for gold medals won in the I Am a Professional academic Olympiad. This past season, our students earned 31 awards, including 10 top prizes.

Now, the new season of the Olympiad is about to start.

Can you participate?

▫️Yes, if you are already a student at a Russian university
▫️International students are warmly encouraged to apply!
▫️You can handle Russian as the working language

What do you get for winning?

▫️Preferential admission to Master's/PhD programmes
▫️Internships with leading national companies
▫️Cash prizes of 100,000 to 300,000 RUB

You've got until November 11 to register. All the details and prep materials can be found on the official website.
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✍️🏕Summer field trip report round-up!

Each SPbU student in the course of their academic career must survive two types of internship: a practical training and a work placement. Now we will gracefully skip over the work placement part and get right to an overview of various practical training field trips our students have completed over the course of this summer. Right here:

🟡Physical Geography students went all the way to the Katun Nature Reserve in Central Altai

🔴Geology students got acquainted with ore mineral deposits in Impilahti, Northern Ladoga Region

🟣Graphic Design and Environmental Design students worked on a corporate identity for Insterburg Castle Park and the Museum of History and Arts in Kaliningrad Region

🟡Environmental Science students wandered all the way to up to the Russian Far North, to the Seven Larches carbon measurement supersite

😉St Petersburg is great but it's not the only place we've got here — take every opportunity to learn and explore!
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💻 What's university life without a stable supply of caffeine and a stable internet connection?

🥲 Regrettably, we are not yet at the stage of offering you free coffee but we do provide a free Wi-Fi access across campus.

Sooo, if you haven't gotten around to it yet, save yourself some mobile data and connect to our free Wi-Fi using our handy little guide right there🔼
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