SPbGASU hosted the conference "Fountain, The Piece of Architecture And Engineering". The program included an awards ceremony for bachelor's students who completed their theses as part of the First All-Russian Student Project Competition "Fountains of Russia."

About the competition projects

This competition was launched this year at the initiative of the National Water Supply and Sanitation Association, SPbGASU, the Public Chamber of Russia, the Union of Russian Cities, and the Governments of St Petersburg, the Leningrad Region, and the Moscow Region. In addition to our university, the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU), the Moscow University of the Humanities and Technology – Moscow Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering (MSTU-MASI), and the Astrakhan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (AGASU) participated.

SPbGASU students presented papers sharing their experiences of implementing unique projects and discussing innovative technologies and materials used in fountain construction. Particular attention was paid to the interaction of fountains with the surrounding architecture and landscape, as well as their impact on public space. Thus, Elizaveta Luksha (second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture) developed the project "Revitalization of the historical industrial territory of the flax spinning manufactory of A. L. Stieglitz in Ivangorod, Leningrad Region", Dmitry Sidorchuk (first-year master's student of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services) - "Design of a water treatment system for a public fountain in Ivangorod", graduate Sofiya Vlasova - "Improvement of the Izhora River embankment in the city of Kommunar, Leningrad Region", Ivan Lychagov (first-year master's student of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services) - "Design of a water treatment system for a public fountain in the city of Kommunar", Anna Ivanova (second-year student of the Faculty of Architecture) - "The concept of a fountain in the district "Parusinka" in Ivangorod, Maria Efimova (third year student, Faculty of Architecture) – "Fountain near the Youth Palace in Kronstadt."

"While completing their projects, students focused on several key aspects: aesthetic value, engineering skills, environmental aspects, social interaction, creativity and innovation, and an interdisciplinary approach. Working on the project contributed to the students' professional development, the building practical skills, and an understanding of the importance of aesthetics and ecology in the modern world," said Dmitry Ulrich, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services.

The platform brought together practitioners and scientists

"Our university is proud to have become a platform for bringing together experts, practitioners, and young people. The conference program covers important topics, from fountain design and operation to restoration. Working with young architects and engineers is especially important to us. They will shape the future of our cities, and fountain projects offer students an excellent platform for professional growth," noted Svetlana Golovina, SPbGASU First Vice-Rector.

The final part of the conference included an extended meeting of the organizing committee of the All-Russian student competition "Fountains of Russia" to consider the development of the project in 2026.