SPbGASU Announced the Results of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "Roads and Airfields"

On 16 April, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering held a closing ceremony for the final round of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "Roads and Airfields" in the field of study 08.03.01 Civil engineering (bachelor's degree level).

Over the course of three days, participants from nine leading Russian universities demonstrated a high level of theoretical and practical preparation, completing test assignments and solving complex professional problems. The Olympiad brought together 26 students and served not only as a platform for intellectual competition but also as an important stage in the professional development of future road construction specialists.

The final day took place in the university's Nikolaevsky Hall, where the event's opening ceremony had taken place earlier. The closing ceremony brought together participants, jury members, university representatives, and partners, creating an atmosphere of significant accomplishments and professional unity.

Andrey Zazykin, Dean of the Faculty of Automobile and Road Building, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. Summing up the competition days, he noted the high level of each and every participant: "We truly enjoyed watching your work. We can certainly be confident about Russia's future. Looking at the results, all participants demonstrated roughly the same time to complete the tasks and similar levels of solutions. In a sense, you are all winners, but the Olympiad remains a competition to determine the strongest."

Speech by Andrey Zazykin

Olga Popova, Head of the Department of Highways and Construction at Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University and Jury Chair, emphasized the significance of the event and the high level of students' preparation: "The Olympiad was truly significant. We discussed many issues with colleagues, including those related to the development of road construction education. The participants' level of preparation is very high. The jury strove to evaluate each work as objectively as possible and take into account the interests of all participants."

Sergey Mordvin, Chairman of the Appeals Committee and Associate Professor at the Department of Road Survey and Design at Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), noted the high level of organization and practical focus of the program: "I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent organization of the event. Particularly valuable were the opportunity to see actual road construction projects and discuss professional issues with industry representatives. I am confident that these days will remain a warm memory for all participants."

The Jury announced the winners and prize winners of the Olympiad as follows.

Individual standings:

I place – Ruslana Kurochka (St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering);

II place – Vadim Lukyanov (M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University);

III place – Alfat Biktagirov (Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering).

Nomination "Highways survey and design":

I place – Dmitry Nevdokh (Tyumen Industrial University);

II place – Vadim Lukyanov (M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University);

III place – Daniil Bazhenov (Pacific National University), Ruslana Kurochka (Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering).

Nomination "Construction of Highways":

I place – Artem Lapikov (Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering);

II place – Ruslana Kurochka (Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering);

III place – Sofia Prokudina (Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering).

Nomination "Operation of Highways":

I place – Daria Egorova, Alfat Biktagirov (Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering);

II place – Daria Kovtun (Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI));

III place – Aleksandr Shestakov (Yaroslavl State Technical University), Vadim Lukyanov (M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University), Andrey Ponomarev (M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University), Polina Klimova (Siberian State Automobile and Highway University (SibADI)), Diana Dyusembayeva (Moscow Automobile and Highway State Technical University (MADI)), Anastasia Abrosimova (Tyumen Industrial University).

Team standings:

I place – team of the St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Ruslana Kurochka, Artem Lapikov, Sofia Prokudina);

II place – team of the Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Daria Egorova, Alfat Biktagirov, Arina Yuryeva);

III place – team of Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI) (Diana Dyusembaeva, Daria Kovtun).

A distinctive feature of the Olympiad was its practical focus. In addition to the competitive challenges, participants visited production facilities, learned about modern road construction technologies, and were able to observe real-life processes in the industry. This allowed the students to gain a deeper understanding of the specifics of their future profession and strengthen the connection between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

The event's partners were the ABZ-1 group of companies and the Topomatik research and production company, which provided significant support in organizing and holding the Olympiad.

The final stage of the Olympiad at SPbGASU was a significant event for the educational and professional communities. It confirmed the students' high level of preparation, their interest in developing the industry, and their readiness to address pressing challenges facing the country's transport infrastructure. The experience gained will be an important step for the participants on the path to a successful professional career.