The Institute of Jurisprudence and Engineering at PSU (Pyatigorsk State University) hosted a lecture-training session titled "Criminal Law Risks in Business and How to Minimize Them," as part of the foresight week "Legal Horizon: Minimizing Legal Risks in an Era of Change."

The speaker was Yuri Petrovich Garmaev—Doctor of Law, professor, and Honored Jurist of Buryatia. Drawing on examples from legal practice, he discussed the prevention of criminal law risks, the protection of entrepreneurs' interests, and the appropriate actions for executives and legal counsel when facing complex situations. The meeting brought together representatives from government authorities, law enforcement and judicial bodies, the legal and business communities, as well as faculty members and students. Participants analyzed practical scenarios, discussed the inspection of companies and how to conduct oneself during a search, and consolidated their knowledge through a business simulation titled "Search in the Office."

This initiative will be followed by a series of training seminars for regional entrepreneurs, hosted at the university.

Students from Colombia represent PSU at an international congress.

Students from the Center for International Education at PSU (Pyatigorsk State University) — Andrés Mateo Castillo Fajardo and Luis Alejandro Arisa Díaz, both from Colombia — are participating in the 10th International Congress for Instructors and Heads of Preparatory Faculties at Russian Universities, currently being held at RUDN University.

Participants are discussing key issues related to teaching Russian as a foreign language, the adaptation of international students, and their integration into the Russian educational environment.

Taking part in the congress offers an opportunity to share personal experiences of studying in Russia, learn about new practices, and engage in an international dialogue on education.

PSU hosted the 23rd recitation contest dedicated to the 212th anniversary of the birth of M. Y. Lermontov.

Participants included students from all PSU institutes and higher schools, schoolchildren from the KMV region and Karachay-Cherkessia, as well as international students from Colombia, Morocco, and Armenia.

Contestants presented works by M. Y. Lermontov, poetry about the Caucasus, and pieces by writers whose anniversaries are being celebrated this year. The event served as an opportunity to demonstrate how the spoken word unites cultures and generations.

The winners were:

Vasilisa Kolodyazhnaya (PSU Higher School of Design and Architecture).

Danila Karamanov (Lyceum No. 20, Pyatigorsk) and Viktoria Rubanova (A. S. Pushkin Secondary School No. 3, Pyatigorsk).

Liya Besshkurova (PSU Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism), Valentina Karaseferyan (PSU Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism), and Safiya Kappusheva (Hero of Russia Kh. A. Chochuev Secondary School No. 5, Tereze village, Karachay-Cherkessia).

The People's Choice Award went to Fatima Ramazanovna Khubieva—a teacher at the Hero of Russia S. K. Magometov Secondary School No. 10 (Krasny Kurgan village, Karachay-Cherkessia), an advisor to the school principal on educational work, and a PSU alumna.

A working meeting took place at the PSU Center for International Education between E. O. Ayvazashvili, a senior lecturer at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Industry (IIYAMT), and Louis Pagani, a student from Belgium. Following the discussions, a decision was made to launch a conversation club hosted by the "Provence" coffee shop chain.

Participants can look forward to meetings conducted in Russian and French, language practice, engaging discussions, and culinary workshops. Students will have the opportunity to bake traditional French pastries together and exchange recipes from Russia, France, and Belgium. This is a great opportunity to practice a foreign language, get to know new cultures, and make friends from different countries.

PSU has entered the top 15 universities in the Vladimir Potanin Scholarship Program ranking.

Pyatigorsk State University (PSU) ranked 13th out of 75 participants in the annual ranking of universities participating in the Vladimir Potanin Scholarship Program for the 2025/2026 academic year. The university climbed 18 places compared to the previous year!

The ranking evaluates the results of student and faculty participation in the Foundation's competitions and projects, the quality of applications, and the universities' activity in educational events. This year, for the first time, student participation in the Foundation's special events was also taken into account. PSU’s strong performance confirms the university’s systematic efforts to support research, project-based work, and educational activities, as well as to create opportunities for the professional development of students and faculty.

The FANK Science Film Days have kicked off at PSU.

This year, the FANK Science Film Days began with a screening of the anthology film Polyphony (Mnogogolosie).

Polyphony is the first anthropological anthology from the FANK Film Laboratory, created with the support of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives. The project brings together films by young directors who traveled to various regions of Russia to tell the stories of small-numbered indigenous peoples. The film screening was opened by O. A. Alimuradov, Vice-Rector for Research and Intellectual Potential Development at Pyatigorsk State University. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue and the unity of peoples.

The expert panel featured:

Alyona Andreevna Gavrilova, Director of the House of Folk Cultures—an organization uniting Pyatigorsk’s 17 national-cultural autonomies—and Vyacheslav Ivanovich Shulzhenko, Doctor of Philology, literary scholar, and Head of the Department of Linguistics, Literary and Journalism Skills. Following the screening, they answered questions from the audience and shared their thoughts on the film.

FANK came to PSU thanks to the initiative of O. A. Alimuradov, Vice-Rector for Research and Intellectual Potential Development, and the coordinated efforts of the organizers: Associate Professor O. V. Kurskikh and Lecturer I. M. Shubenok.

The project was organized by the House of Folk Cultures (DNK) and the FANK Festival of Contemporary Science Cinema, with grant support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

PSU at the Vladimir Potanin Scholarship Program meeting.

The annual meeting of participants in the Vladimir Potanin Foundation’s scholarship program took place in Moscow. PSU was represented by Professor Elvira Dmitrievna Kondrakova, Advisor to the Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy.

During the meeting, participants discussed the development of research and educational projects, best practices for supporting faculty and students, and prospects for cooperation between universities and the Foundation. Vadim Radaev, Distinguished Professor at the Higher School of Economics (HSE), delivered a lecture titled "Modern Teaching in Crisis." The Foundation also presented the results of its activities and announced upcoming competitions, with the application period scheduled for October:

A grant competition for faculty members—offering up to 500,000 rubles for project implementation;

A competition for master’s students—awarding a named scholarship of 30,000 rubles per month.

PSU actively participates in the Foundation’s programs. Following the selection process for the 2025/2026 academic year, two university faculty members received grants for their projects, while four master’s students were awarded the Vladimir Potanin named scholarship.

PSU’s participation in the program fosters the development of project-based activities, supports talented students and faculty, and strengthens the university’s partnerships.

The in-person phase of the program "Language and Translation Training in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Value Foundations, Digital Tools, and Methodological Solutions" is currently underway at the Institute for Advanced Training and Professional Competence Development at PSU.

The second day of the program brought participants together to discuss key issues in foreign language and translation training. Experts from MGIMO shared their academic approaches:

M. M. Konkol, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of English No. 3;

O. V. Printsipalova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the German Language Department;

E. Yu. E. Müller, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, German Language Department. Participants discussed the role of the foreign language teacher in the age of artificial intelligence, the value of the educator's professional perspective, and the nuances of the dialogue between cultures within foreign language textbooks.

Discussions, the exchange of experience, and the search for new solutions help provide a fresh perspective on the role of the modern educator and the potential of artificial intelligence in language education.

PSU’s Multilevel Innovative Academy of Continuing Education is launching open meetings with students.

Every Wednesday during the long break, you can speak with Academy representatives, learn more about educational programs, admission requirements, and study formats, as well as ask any questions you may have.

PSU Main Hall (9 Kalinina Ave.);

Every Wednesday (October through November);

11:40.

Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod) hosted a major event dedicated to the challenges facing modern universities and the interplay between science, philosophy, and technology.

Pavel Nikolaevich Baryshnikov, head of the "Digit" Research and Education Center, represented Pyatigorsk State University with a presentation titled "Wandering Meanings in the Science of Intensive Data Analysis."

Drawing on the philosophy of Mark Wilson, the speaker demonstrated that AI operates solely on the basis of statistical correlations. This creates an effect of "suspended denotation": the results work in practice, yet their theoretical justification lags significantly behind.

A striking example is the recent discovery of "murmurations" in elliptic curves within mathematics: algorithms identified a stable visual pattern, but establishing a rigorous proof for it became a task for human researchers.

Liya Revazovna Mkheidze, Advisor to the Rector of PSU and Head of the Business School, participated in the Moscow Startup Summit 2026.

The second Moscow Startup Summit—the largest summit organized by the Moscow Government and Sber, focusing on technology entrepreneurship, venture investment, and open innovation—took place at the "Smart City" in SberCity (Moscow).

As part of the business program, Liya Revazovna took part in expert discussions and sessions dedicated to the transformation of key technology verticals: EdTech and CreaTech.

The central theme of the 2026 Summit was the accelerated development of priority sectors driven by high-tech startup products and full-scale collaboration with key market players. Participants gained direct access to top startups in relevant sectors, as well as the opportunity to interact personally with leaders driving the country's innovation agenda.

Participation in an event of this caliber reaffirms the university's commitment to integrating into the federal innovation agenda, fostering technological entrepreneurship, and training a new generation of managers in the region.

Pyatigorsk State University has launched an advanced training program titled "Language and Translation Instruction in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Value Foundations, Digital Tools, and Methodological Solutions." The program addresses key issues regarding language and translation education in the era of artificial intelligence.

More than 60 participants from Pyatigorsk, Maykop, Moscow, the Moscow Region, and Vladivostok have joined the program. Eleven representatives from Pyatigorsk State University (PSU) and MGIMO University are serving as expert speakers.

PSU hosted the sports and entertainment event "SPORT Boyard" dedicated to Secondary Vocational Education Day.

First-year students from various faculties were able to test their mettle and demonstrate their resourcefulness, physical fitness, and teamwork skills. Participants faced challenges that tested not only strength and speed, but also mutual assistance, resourcefulness, and team spirit.

Representatives of PSU youth associations played a key role in organizing and running the event:

Pyatigorsk Eagles Student Sports Club;

PSU First Movement;

PSU Undergraduate and Graduate Student Council;

PSU KMV Student Pedagogical Squad.

SPORT Boyard became a vibrant event in the students' lives and another opportunity to feel part of the large and friendly PSU team.

Translator's Day 2026 was celebrated at the PSU Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism.

The event was a true journey into the world of languages, cultures, and, of course, student life. Dances, videos, theater productions, and student performances took the stage, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of the translator profession.

A special moment of the celebration was the presentation of student ID cards to first-year students by Irina Borisovna Fedotova, Director of the PSU Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism. For the students, this was a symbolic beginning of a new chapter—they are now officially part of the extended university family.

The dedication ceremony concluded with the student oath. The first-year students promised not to be afraid of new knowledge, to be active, to participate in university life, to not give in to complex terms, and to proudly bear the title of students of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism.

From October 12 to 15, 2026, Pyatigorsk State University will host the FANK Scientific Film Days (Festival of Contemporary Scientific Films) – a series of screenings of documentary films about science, technology, and the future.

Following the screenings, you can expect discussions with invited experts – individuals who have spent many years professionally researching the topics covered in the films.

PSU faculty participated in the federal educational program "Mashuk."

From September 23 to 26, the Mashuk Knowledge Center hosted the educational program "Modern Practices and Tools for Educational Work in Higher Education," bringing together 150 faculty members and administrative and management teams from Russian universities.

Pyatigorsk State University was represented by an inter-institutional team of six faculty and specialists, combining expertise in innovation, law, youth policy, linguistics, tourism, art, and design.

Over the course of four days, participants explored modern approaches to mentoring and educational work, discussed the role of faculty, the development of university communities, and new formats for interacting with students, and also participated in master classes and teamwork.

Participation in the federal program provided the PSU team with an opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from Russian universities, strengthen professional ties, and gain new tools for developing educational work and student initiatives.

Recently, the "Dream. Goal. Result" forum for first-year students, organized by the Student and Graduate Council, was held in Mashuk.

Elvira Dmitrievna Kondrakova, Advisor to the Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy, delivered an inspiring opening speech.

Over three action-packed days, participants participated in engaging training sessions that developed dexterity, resourcefulness, and ingenuity, and attended educational modules where they learned about the development opportunities offered by the Student Council.

All first-year students who attended this wonderful event took home vivid emotions, new acquaintances, and, of course, warm memories that will warm their hearts for years to come.

PSU participated in the XXXIX session of the Scientific Council on the History of Education and Pedagogical Science.

The international scientific and practical conference "The University's Mission in the Professional Education of Teachers: Historical and Pedagogical Discourse and Current Trends" was held at I.S. Turgenev Oryol State University.

I.B. Fedotova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Director of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism, based on PSU's experience and chaired the "Historical Memory in Pedagogics" section. Thus, the Pyatigorsk historical and pedagogical school was well represented at the international forum, which is the main venue for presenting the key results of the scientific and pedagogical work of the country's leading universities.

The conference was held as part of the XXXIX session of the Scientific Council on the Problems of the History of Education and Pedagogical Science at the Department of Philosophy of Education and Theoretical Pedagogy of the Russian Academy of Education.

PSU held an Open Day.

Pyatigorsk State University opened its doors to prospective students and their parents. Guests were introduced to the university, its infrastructure, educational opportunities, and student life.

At the opening ceremony, participants watched a film about PSU, after which the university's rector, Professor Alexander Pavlovich Gorbunov, delivered a welcoming address. Alexander Pavlovich spoke about the specifics of student education and training at PSU, as well as the upcoming 2027 admissions campaign.

Ekaterina Vladimirovna Efimova, Vice Rector for Strategic Development and Innovative Project Activities, introduced guests to opportunities to earn additional points for individual achievements.

Alla Viktorovna Grigorieva, Head of the Center for Pre-University Education, Career Guidance, and Adaptation Technologies, discussed the procedures for administering the Basic State Exam (BSE) and Unified State Exam (USE) in 2027, as well as supplementary education programs.

The Open Day provided prospective students with an opportunity to learn more about PSU and take another step toward making an informed choice of profession and life path.

The literary heritage of the North Caucasus was presented at the Lenin Library.

The Russian State Library hosted the presentation of the "Anthology of Literature of the Peoples of the North Caucasus." The five volumes of this large-scale publication were prepared by Pyatigorsk State University and published by Sneg Publishing House between 2022 and 2026.

For the first time in this format, the anthology brings together the literary heritage of the peoples of the North Caucasus in Russian translations – from the earliest original works to contemporary literature. The five volumes allow us to trace the development of the region's literary traditions and explore the diversity of its artistic culture.

Presentation participants discussed the history of the development of the literatures of the peoples of the North Caucasus, the characteristics of their artistic heritage, and the contemporary impact of their works. Special attention was paid to the significance of the anthology as a scholarly and educational project aimed at preserving and popularizing the literary heritage of the peoples of Russia.

This publication will be of interest not only to philologists, literary scholars, historians, and cultural researchers, but also to anyone who wants to discover the diversity of Russian literature and see the country's shared cultural space through the language of fiction.

Five PSU students have been awarded scholarships from the Stavropol Krai Governor.

The following students have been awarded scholarships:

Ellada Eduardovna Allahverdova;

Aleksandr Semenovich Kazyuba;

Aleksandra Nikolaevna Ostapenko;

Valentina Vladimirovna Yelkina;

David Alanovich Khinchagov.

The scholarship is awarded to students for outstanding academic achievement, research, and community service.

The monthly payment is 15,000 rubles for secondary vocational students and 22,000 rubles for higher education students. The scholarship is paid by the Stavropol Krai Ministry of Education beginning September 1st throughout the academic year.

"We have many such stars. I am proud of our youth and promise that we will continue to create all the conditions for everyone to realize their potential and build a successful future here in Stavropol Krai," said Vladimir Vladimirov, Governor of Stavropol Krai.