Fedor Perov, PhD of Architecture, Associate Professor at the SPbGASU Department of Architectural Design The monograph "Arctic", prepared by the team of SPbGASU, received a diploma of the Union of Moscow Architects and a diploma of the Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of Architectural Education (MOOSAO) following the results of the competition of scientific and educational literature in the field of architecture, design and art.

The publication was released by the university in a limited edition and immediately generated great interest among the professional community. According to experts, it is one of the most comprehensive and systematic works devoted to urban planning, architecture, and engineering solutions in the Arctic.

One of the authors of the monograph, Associate Professor at the SPbGASU Department of Architectural Design, PhD of Architecture Fedor Perov, notes: the awards received are a well-deserved recognition of many years of scientific work and the importance of northern topics for the university.

"Diplomas are nice, but the main thing about the book is the preserved knowledge. We've collected a huge body of research that could have been lost. This is the legacy of several generations of architects, engineers, geotechnicians, students, and teachers at SPbGASU," Fedor Viktorovich emphasized.

The following took part in the creation of the monograph: Rashid Mangushev, Professor at the Department of Geotechnics, DSc in Engineering, Aleksandr Chernykh, Professor at the Department of Metal and Timber Constructions, DSc in Engineering, Nikolay Rukobratsky, Associate Professor at the Department of Structural Physics, Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering, PhD of Engineering Sciences, Viktor Pukhkal, Associate Professor at the Department of Heat and Gas Supply and Ventilation, PhD of Engineering Sciences, Anton Gaido, Head of the Department of Construction Technology, DSc in Engineering, Aleksandr Pushkarev, Professor at the Department of Land Transport and Technological Machines, DSc in Engineering, Aleksandra Eremeeva, Associate Professor at the Department of Architectural Design, PhD of Architecture, and other university specialists.

The monograph's uniqueness lies in its combination of Soviet research materials accumulated decades ago with the results of modern field expeditions and design work by SPbGASU. The book reflects the continuity of knowledge and experience across generations of architects, engineers, and researchers, creating a comprehensive understanding of the exploration and development of northern territories.

The publication brings together:

• materials from Soviet scientific schools on northern construction and urban development;
• personal experience of researchers from the Leningrad Zonal Research and Design Institute of Standard and Experimental Design (LenZNIIEP) and scientists from St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering;
• results of students and teachers expeditions to Salekhard, Vorkuta, Naryan-Mar, the Arkhangelsk Region, and elsewhere;
• contemporary projects by bachelor's and master's students;
• analytical materials on the problems of northern cities, housing renovation, climate design, and infrastructure development.

Key developments include a concept for the controlled "smart compression" of Vorkuta, projects for a new generation of residential environments, research into northern identity, and models for comfortable urban environments in extreme climates.

"This isn't just a book—it's a distillation of experience. The solutions collected here are already being applied and can serve as the basis for modern projects in the Arctic," notes Fedor Perov.

The monograph was published by SPbGASU in high-quality printing. The print run is limited and not available for sale. Copies have been distributed to specialists, organizations, and universities involved in Arctic development.

Interest in the publication is so high that the authors say they've already had approaches from people wanting to obtain the book for research and project work.

Research continues: SPbGASU teams are conducting major projects to develop the Arkhangelsk North, restore Pomor settlements, preserve cultural heritage, and work on the urban environment and engineering infrastructure of the northern territories.