As part of the project "Hiking the First - More than a Journey" from August 18 to 22, 2025, the District Tourist Rally "More than a Journey" will be held in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic.

Leaders of student communities and public associations, employees of youth committees and subordinate institutions, activists of youth policy and hiking tourism, young teachers and all young people aged 18 to 35 who are interested in hiking tourism and its development in their regions are invited to participate in the Tourist Rally.

The participants will develop relevant formats for the promotion and popularization of tourism in the North Caucasus Federal District.

The 10th All-Russian Forum “Prevention Workshop” took place in Rostov-on-Don, where PSU presented its system of work to counter extremism among students.

During the three days of the forum, PSU Vice-Rector Ibragimov Ibragim Javparovich and Head of Integrated Security Department, Vadim Borisovich Doroshenko took part in expert discussions and established business contacts with colleagues.

Students of the PSU Graduate School of Design and Architecture took part in the Dream School Federal Program. The project allowed future specialists to gain experience of interaction with educational institutions subject to major renovation in Stavropol Krai.

One of the brightest examples was the work with the school-lyceum No. 6 in Essentuki. After the external finishing of the building was completed, a team of students developed a concept for the interior design of classrooms, corridors and recreational areas.

The final presentation was highly appreciated by the school management. This project was a contribution to the creation of a modern and inspiring educational environment where children will feel comfortable to learn, develop and dream.

A meeting was held in Elkhotovo village with the participation of the village head E.Sh. Gutiev, representatives of the administration and students of the Higher School of Design and Architecture of PSU.

Young architects presented innovative projects for the improvement of the central streets. The proposals included the creation of a promenade with recreation areas and greenery, as well as modernization of public spaces with elements of modern architecture.

The ideas presented were a step towards creating a comfortable environment for the villagers.

PSU became one of the organizers of the “Acceleration School”, which started on August 8 at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology within the framework of the federal project “Technologies”.

On the fourth day of the intensives, dedicated to the topic “Personnel and Team Competencies”, our experts Liya Mkheidze and Yulia Ilyaeva shared their experience in creating a unified intra-university space for acceleration programs and forming effective teams.

“Archipelago” is an annual project and educational intensive that unites startups, regions, universities and companies working in new technologies and industries.

“Acceleration School” promotes student innovation and supports technological entrepreneurship in Russian universities.

A PSU master's student has developed a project to improve Elkhotovo.

Eduard Hambartsumyan, a 2nd year student of the Master's Degree program “Design of Architectural Environment”, has already achieved serious successes: winning the All-Russian contest “Ideas Transforming Cities”, participating in the federal expedition “Dream School”, as well as implementing a social order on the DobroRF platform.

By order of the Administration of the village of Elkhotovo (RSO-Alania). Elkhotovo (RSO-Alania), Eduard developed a project to modernize the central street, public gardens and the embankment of the Terek River. The opinion of residents, logistical possibilities and national Ossetian and Alanian ornaments were taken into account.

Today, this beautification plan is fully ready for realization and is waiting for implementation to begin.

Lia Revazovna Mkheidze, PSU Rector's Advisor on Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship and Professional Competencies, took part in the meeting of representatives of university consortia with the Foundation for Innovation Promotion.

On the Foundation's platform they discussed the development of grant instruments to support university projects. The discussion focused on the unified framework of the grant line of the Innovation Promotion Fund, expanding opportunities for deep tech projects, improving the quality of competitive applications and project implementation.

These discussions will help develop unified approaches and increase the effectiveness of support for university initiatives.

Chairperson of the Primary Trade Union Organization of PSU students and postgraduates, winner of the Potanin Foundation Scholarship Competition, Kucherova Ayuna took part in the volunteer shift of the Potanin Foundation School.

The School of the Foundation is an annual event aimed at strengthening long-term positive changes and increasing personal social responsibility.

During the shift in the state reserve “Dagestansky” volunteers improved the territory of the reserve: painted the decking and railings of the eco-trail, cleaned the Falcon Center, conducted excursions and activities for visitors.

In addition to their work, the participants got acquainted with the nature and culture of Dagestan. Also, the special program of the shift included evenings of board games, sunrises and sunsets on the Sarykum barchans, master classes on Caucasian dances, acquaintance with the national cuisine of the peoples of Dagestan.

This shift became an example of how joint efforts can preserve and develop natural and cultural heritage.

PSU participates in the “Acceleration School” within the framework of the large-scale project and educational intensiv “Archipelago 2025”.

The event is organized to develop university programs to support student startups and achieve technological sovereignty of Russia.

Among the organizers and mentors from our university are Natalia Mikhailovna Kashirina - in the role of assessor, as well as Yulia Mikhailovna Ilyaeva and Natalia Vasilyevna Kostenko - in the role of team mentors.

The experience and expertise of our organizers help the participants of the event to set ambitious goals and turn them into reality.

Darya Sukhovskaya gave a lecture at the Mamison art festival.

The Mamison art festival organized by Kavkaz.RF with the support of the republic's government was held in North Ossetia for the first time. The event is already being called a manifesto of the new cultural identity of the Caucasus.

Darya Sukhovskaya, associate professor at PSU, a philosopher and researcher of creative industries, spoke in this unique space. Her lecture on the Caucasian cultural code became the intellectual point of attraction of the festival. Daria Nikolaevna emphasized that the culture of the Caucasus is not only a tradition, but also a resource for the development of creative industries and the search for the region's identity in the global world.

"Today the Caucasus needs contemporary art as much as art needs the Caucasus. This is a space of meanings, where the past is not preserved in a museum, but is reinterpreted and becomes a foundation for the future," said Daria Sukhovskaya.

Sofya Nikolayevna Pavlenko became the leader of the rating of the All-Russian Forum “Mashuk”.

Sophia Pavlenko, a teacher of the Department of Psychology of Personality and Professional Activity of PSU, took part in the “Researchers” direction.

At the forum Sophia Pavlenko held an author's master class “Neuro-navigation in learning - the way to effective learning”, based on the principles of neuropsychology.

Sofia's pedagogical practice was included in the leaders of the forum rating, and her development will be published in the methodological manual of the “Mashuk Knowledge Center”!

PSU's hard work in the Archipelago-2025 event was recognized with an honorary award.

The Acceleration School, part of the Archipelago-2025 project, has come to an end in Skolkovo. The event was aimed at developing university programs to support student startups and achieving technological sovereignty for Russia.

The university's hard work earned it an honorary award in the category “For the Development of Sovereign Acceleration.” PSU specialists made a significant contribution to the preparation and conduct of the event, generously sharing their experience and useful materials.

In Pyatigorsk, at the T2 SPOT venue, a lecture was given by Daria Nikolaevna Sukhovskaya, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor, on the topic “Millennials and Zoomers: Two Generations Changing the World.”

Daria Sukhovskaya spoke about the formation of values and worldviews of two generations—millennials and zoomers—noting the differences in their social attitudes, ideas about work and life, and the role of the digital environment in their self-determination.

The event concluded with an open discussion, where participants were able to ask questions and discuss the prospects for the influence of generations on the future.

Students from the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism at PSU took part in the “Mountain Friendship” student tourism gathering in North Ossetia.

“Mountain Friendship” is a platform for the country's most active students, where new youth initiatives are discussed and the student tourism agenda is formed.

The support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education gives the gathering strategic status and opens up new opportunities for future specialists in the industry.

The participation of PSU students in such a large-scale event was an important step in their professional development.

PSU Rector Professor A.P. Gorbunov took part in the city conference of education workers in Pyatigorsk.

The annual city conference of education workers was held at the A.D. Dementiev City House of Culture No. 1. The theme of the meeting was “Strategy for the development of the municipal education system: from challenges to innovative solutions.”

The event was attended by 460 teachers from Pyatigorsk, Mayor Dmitry Yuryevich Voroshilov, deputies of the SK Duma, university rectors, representatives of the clergy and public organizations.

The conference was attended by the rector of Pyatigorsk State University, chairman of the Council of Rectors of Universities of the North Caucasus Federal District, Professor Alexander Pavlovich Gorbunov, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between universities and schools in training future teachers and noted that the university is ready for new projects in the field of education.

PSU continues to expand international cooperation in the field of education.

One of the important results of the 2025 admissions campaign was the admission of students from China to a joint bachelor's program in Information Security.

In addition, another 114 students from Liaoning Polytechnic University began studying under a dual degree program, which has been in place since 2022.

This result confirms the high status of Russian education and the interest of foreign students in PSU programs.

The training will be completed in Pyatigorsk, where students will acquire modern knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity.

On September 3, an expanded meeting of the Academic Council was held in the Grand Hall of PSU with the participation of staff and student leaders. The main topic was the transition to a new model of higher education.

PSU Rector Professor Alexander Pavlovich Gorbunov presented the key provisions of the reform: a unified level of “higher education,” new terms of study, updated standards, enhanced practical training, and closer cooperation between universities and employers.

The rector noted that the mission of PSU is to remain a center of education, science, and innovation, preparing leaders of a new type.

Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism joined the Autumn Cultural Marathon 2025.

Today, the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism hosted a performance by young accordionist Nikita Kuznetsov, a student at the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music and winner of numerous international competitions.

The students of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism not only enjoyed the musician's virtuoso performance, but also had the opportunity to ask questions about the artist's professional development, competition experience, and secrets of his craft.

PSU students among the winners of the federal competition “Student Startup.”

Sergey Kufenko and Vyacheslav Kolesnikov, students of the “Innovation” program at PSU, were among the winners of the prestigious federal competition.

This year, more than 11,600 applications were submitted from 75 regions of the country and more than 320 universities. Amid such competition, our students' projects in the field of digital technologies received support for implementation.

The victory of PSU students is a contribution to achieving Russia's national goal of technological leadership. The university creates opportunities not only for acquiring knowledge, but also for turning innovative ideas into real projects.

People's Artist of the Russian Federation Konstantin Petrov will hold a master class for beginner painters as part of the Autumn Cultural Marathon 2025 project. Participants will have a unique opportunity to work with the master and see the creative process from the inside.

This cultural and educational project is being implemented with the support of the Russian Cultural Foundation and the Pyatigorsk City Administration and combines concerts, exhibitions, master classes, and creative meetings for young people.

September 8;

At 12:00 p.m.;

In Auditorium 111, Higher School of Design and Architecture.

A master class by Konstantin Petrov, People's Artist of the Russian Federation from the Higher School of Design and Architecture, was held at PSU.

Future painters had a unique opportunity to work alongside the master, see the creative process from the inside, and ask questions that interest novice artists. The atmosphere of the class was a real source of inspiration for the participants.

The event was part of the Autumn Cultural Marathon 2025 project, which brings together concerts, exhibitions, master classes, and creative meetings for students.