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Rector Lenar Safin discusses further cooperation with SIBUR representatives

Опубликовано: 20.02.2025 в 21:41

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The Rector has met with Managing Director for Development and Innovation of SIBUR Darya Borisova.

The meeting was also joined by Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation and Innovation Dmitry Pashin, Director of the Institute of Chemistry Marat Ziganshin, and Director of R & D and Innovation of SIBUR Sergey Tutov.

The parties discussed further joint work on a number of projects to develop and scale up catalysts to achieve the goals of technological safety of the industry.

The Catalyst Factory, created in 2022 on the premises of Kazan University as part of the Priority 2030 program, has already produced 32 tons of catalysts for SIBUR, including a catalyst for skeletal isomerization of butylene. This is an important component for the production of rubbers. All domestic raw materials are used to obtain this catalyst. Currently, the component is successfully used in the production of synthetic rubbers at Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNK), Russia’s largest petrochemistry production facility.

In addition, a number of projects in heterogeneous catalysis are at various stages of implementation. In addition, new materials are being developed at early stages of research.

As part of the tour, the Rector and his guests visited the laboratories for the synthesis and testing of heterogeneous catalysts of various types and inspected the pilot production workshop.

About 80 people work in the laboratories and at the Catalyst Factory – employees of the SIBUR Innovations research center and KFU scientists. The facility is equipped with all the necessary equipment to implement the full technological cycle of catalyst production, and the close integration of the enterprise with the university allows for the development and implementation of Russian catalytic systems in industrial practice.

The sides discussed plans to create a specialized master’s degree program at KFU. This project will allow future specialists to obtain theoretical and practical knowledge in heterogeneous catalysis, as well as work on the installations of the SIBUR Innovations

“This will create additional opportunities for training,” said Lenar Safin. “The implementation of a joint master’s program with SIBUR will allow us to educate specialists with deep theoretical knowledge and practical skills with advanced technologies. This is a strategically important step for the development of the scientific potential of the university and the industry.”

Darya Borisova, in turn, emphasized that the possibility of placing the company’s equipment on the university’s premises accelerates R&D processes and supports the development of domestic technologies.

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Cooperation agreement signed by KFU and Oil Resource

Опубликовано: 19.02.2025 в 23:50

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A meeting was held on 18 February.

The meeting was joined by Oil Resource CEO Semyon Garagul, Advisor to the CEO Ildar Zyabbarov, First Vice-Rector Dmitry Tayursky, Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies (IGPT) – Head of the Center for Advanced Training Ildus Chukmarov, and Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Mikhail Varfolomeev.

The guests of the university were welcomed by Vice-Rector Danis Nurgaliev. He acquainted the delegation with the structure of the Institute, emphasizing its achievements in various rankings, and also spoke about the importance of strategic partnerships.

“Oil Resource is one of the newer companies in the local oil and gas industry. We decided to sign a cooperation agreement, since the company is just starting its journey, and we are very interested in working with them from the very beginning. The main focus of the company is to work for the future, which implies an emphasis on technology, especially in regard to hard-to-recover reserves. They plan to extract the oil that is currently out of reach, using advanced technologies. Our cooperation can lead to significant achievements and successes,” Nurgaliev believes.

After the official part, there was a tour of the Museum of the History of Kazan University, where the guests could get acquainted with the rich heritage, and then visited the laboratories engaged in hydrocarbon research.

Ildus Chukmarov presented the university’s expertise in continuing education.

“We created a research center that has been cooperating with Kazan Federal University for a long time. Oil Resource is actively promoting advanced technologies in the oil and gas industry, developing and patenting new inventions. The main objective is to combine all the best technologies from around the world and implement them in our country. In particular, we intend to focus on hard-to-recover reserves and implement innovative solutions. In addition, we plan to make use of the services of the Center for Advanced Training for our employees,” noted Semyon Garagul.

The Evolving Pakistan-Russia Relationship in a Changing Global Order conference held in Karachi, Pakistan

Опубликовано: 18.02.2025 в 21:39

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It is organized by Kazan Federal University jointly with the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) on 18 – 19 February.

As part of the plenary session, the Vice-Rector of the Federal Urdu University Zabta Khan Shinwari made a report, noting the importance of developing bilateral relations, especially in education and science.

Timirkhan Alishev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of KFU, in turn, spoke about the current academic ties between Russian and Pakistani universities. He specifically noted the dialogue platforms that are being developed for interaction between the two countries.

Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, and Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, sent their video greetings to the conference participants.

The Consul General of Russia in Karachi Andrey Fyodorov reviewed the history and prospects for the development of relations between the two countries.

Over the course of two days, 25 sections will work, with over 100 researchers in international relations, political science, economics, and security issues taking part. Experts from the Institute of International Relations, History, and Eastern Studies will also present their contributions: Associate Professor of the Department of International Relations, World Politics, and Diplomacy Rustem Chanyshev and Associate Professor of the Department of Altaic, Turkic, and Central Asian Studies Ilsur Nafikov.

Earlier, a dialogue between Timirkhan Alishev and the Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev took place in Islamabad. He supported the idea of ​​holding the conference and noted KFU’s contribution to the development of academic exchange with Pakistan.

The Vice-Rector also met with the representatives of the National University of Science and Technology of Pakistan, one of the country’s top classical universities, with which the prospects for developing bilateral relations and joint participation in scientific and educational projects were discussed.

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Representatives of the Shanghai Medical Innovation Center visited Kazan Federal University

Опубликовано: 18.02.2025 в 21:25

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During their visit, the delegation got acquainted with the Department of Morphology and General Pathology, as well as the laboratories and Simulation Center of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology.

The delegation included Vice President of the Shanghai Medical Innovation Center Qing Chen and co-founder of the Center Tan Yanle.

At KFU, colleagues from China were met by Director of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology Andrey Kiyasov, Deputy Director for Research Rashat Faizullin, Deputy Director for International Affairs Albina Valeeva, Chair of the Department of Experimental Surgery and Simulation Medicine (Simulation Center) Almaz Garayev.

As Andrey Kiyasov noted, one of the goals of the visit of the representatives of the Shanghai Medical Innovation Center was to get acquainted with the Department of Morphology and General Pathology.

“All Chinese textbooks say that pathological physiology originates in Kazan. This is actually true. In addition, European and Western countries teach one general subject, pathology. We have this specific division into pathological physiology and pathological anatomy. Therefore, colleagues expressed a desire to visit our university,” the Director said.

“Many medical universities in China have faculties of pathophysiology. We would like to establish close international cooperation with KFU in this area,” Qing Chen noted.

Over 1,000 young people now part of Student Squads

Опубликовано: 18.02.2025 в 11:20

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February 17 is the Day of Russian Student Squads. In order to organize the process of students’ work activities and develop their professional skills, the Headquarters of the Student Team of Kazan Federal University annually forms several student teams from among students in various areas for temporary employment during the summer period at enterprises and facilities throughout Russia.

The history of student squads at KFU dates back to 1957, when the first construction team, Fizmatovets, was created. The modern student team movement was revived at Kazan University in 2011 and has been actively developing at the university since 2016.

Currently, 15 student employment squads are active at KFU – construction teams “Maximum” and “Eurydice”, teacher teams “Sapphire”, “Fractal”, “Kaleidoscope”, “Tiger”, “Sirius” and “Clover”, train conductor teams “Sparta”, “Magellan” and “Zhara”, service industry teams “Volna” and “Aurora”, as well as social service teams “Miras” and “Matur”.

“The modern movement is a team of strong, responsible, hardworking students who honor traditions and successfully combine education with work and social activities. The results of our headquarters’ work speak for themselves: they are multiple winners of grants, laureates in the nomination Student Organization of the Year in the Student of the Year of the Republic of Tatarstan award. Last year, our student teams were noted at the highest level for the first time – the practice of organizing the activities of KFU teams entered the top 5 among Russian universities. Student teams of Kazan University are about values, strong friendship, mutual assistance, and useful work,” emphasizes the Head of the Section of Social Protection and Organization of Work on Social Support of Students of the Department of Youth Policy Yekaterina Senchenkova.

“During the academic year, our squad organizes and attends joint events with other squads or headquarters, which helps to establish relations between universities. We also carry out a social mission – we visit orphanages and animal shelters,” says student Nodir Togaimurodov about his activities.

Alina Askhadullina is the commander of the “Zhara” train conductor squad.

“Our work is very responsible and important. The conductor plays a key role in a comfortable and safe journey. He is responsible for organizing order in a train car, helps passengers with their issues. The conductor checks tickets, ensures that all safety rules are observed, and also informs about upcoming stops and other important points,” the activist shares.

Most often, students of the Yelabuga Institute choose the pedagogical track and work as camp counselors. Karina Tokmakova, Institute squad commander, is an experienced worker already.

“I went to work in a children’s camp for the first time after my freshman year. I worked as a counselor in Sochi. I have already worked 15 camp shifts. This occupation is interesting, because I am mastering the profession of a teacher, and I believe that this is my calling. In Sochi, I also worked as a waiter in a hotel, accommodation and meals were spelled out in the working conditions, you could choose a convenient schedule for yourself. We also managed to rest ourselves, and even went to Abkhazia,” says Karina.

20 students of the Naberezhnye Chelny Institute are members of the “Vega” conductor squad, created at the NCI in 2022. Its members ensure the comfort and safety of passengers on trains, working mainly on summer resort routes to the Krasnodar Krai. In 2024, the Vega team became a finalist in the city competition Student of the Year in the nomination Student Employment Squad.

Very soon, the traditional trips of the social assistance squads “Matur” and “Miras” to the municipal districts of the Republic of Tatarstan will take place to provide targeted help to the population in vulnerable life circumstances. This year, 30 young people will go to the Apastovsky and Tetyushsky districts.

Rector Lenar Safin discusses cooperation with General Director of Minsk Tractor Plant Sergey Avramenko

Опубликовано: 14.02.2025 в 15:49

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Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation and Innovation Dmitry Pashin, Director of the Institute of AI, Robotics and System Engineering Dmity Chikrin, Deputy Director for Marketing of MTP in the Commonwealth of Independent States Mikhail Vardugin, and General Director of MTZ-Tatarstan Almaz Akhmetov joined the talks.

KFU and MTZ have agreed to cooperation within the framework of import substitution programs of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. KFU researchers work on automation and AI tasks in agricultural machinery together with MTZ.

The KFU team has developed a universal computing complex for tractor automation and a small-scale driverless tractor, as well as determined the principles of automation of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic parts of heavy tractors. Driverless internal combustion engine-based tractors and their software are being tested for further production.

The two executives decided to open a digital agricultural testing ground for driverless vehicles and precision agriculture.

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Students and teachers of Kazan University participated in the liberation of Budapest

Опубликовано: 14.02.2025 в 14:22

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13 February 1945 was the day when the Hungarian capital was liberated from Nazi occupation by Soviet troops – in the operation that lasted over three months.

In 1944, the invading forces were expelled from the territory of the Soviet Union, but a decisive victory over Nazi Germany and its satellites could not be achieved without also liberating European countries, dismantling the system of concentration camps and Jewish ghettos, and prosecuting the war criminals after a full capitulation of the Nazi war machine.

In mid-1944, the Eastern Front comprised the majority of the Axis troops – 288 divisions, 23 brigades (totalling together about 4.3 million servicemen), 7,800 tanks, and 3,200 airplanes. The obliteration of Nazi forces in Eastern, Northern, Central and Southeastern Europe demanded an immense effort from the Red Army, keeping in mind the necessity to liberate such large capital cities as Warsaw, Belgrade, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin.

The Budapest Operation was undertaken by the Second Ukrainian Front, commanded by Marshal Rodion Malinovsky, and the Third Ukrainian Front, commanded by Marshal Fyodor Tolbukhin, and started on 29 October 1944. It followed the completion of the Debrecen Operation on that same day. Among other things, Budapest contained one of the largest Jewish ghettos, with over 250,000 people facing mortal danger.

The duration of the Budapest offensive was 108 days, the breadth of the front was 420 km, the depth was between 250 and 400 km, and daily progress between 2.5 and 4 km.

In early 1945, the Hungarian capital housed an immense Nazi force from the remainders of Army Group South, including 13 tank divisions, 2 motorized divisions, and 1 brigade. The defending force amounted to 80 thousand individuals. The führer prohibited them from abandoning Budapest at whatever cost, since such a failure opened the road to Vienna and Central Europe. Street fighting mostly precluded the use of tanks, with many small assault squads supported by artillery.

In January – February 1945, the Soviet army had to defeat three massive tank counter-offensives. Marshal Tolbukhin used his successful experience from the Battle of Stalingrad, where deep echelon defense was created at depths of 25 to 50 km inside the front.

255 Soviet warriors were awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union, and 362,050 received the Medal for the Liberation of Budapest.

Among KFU representatives who contributed to the victory in that battle were:

Boris Babintsev, driver; after the war – lab engineer;

Nurgayaz Garifyanov, commander of a radio platoon; after the war – educator and physics researcher; his name was given to one of the streets of Kazan;

Gennady Paushkin, chief of a radio station; after the war – writer and journalist;

German Priyezzhev, infrantryman; after the war – head of the zoological museum.

KFU employees awarded at Scientific Breakthrough in Tatarstan ceremony

Опубликовано: 14.02.2025 в 11:48

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The event on 11 February was presided by Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.

Among other topics, the Rais noted the importance of popular science projects and teacher education. In regard to those, KFU representatives showed their Physico-Chemical Breakthrough initiative. It had earlier also been discussed at the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences (which is the managing institution of the Scientific Breakthrough), where the presenters were Director of the Institute of Chemistry Marat Ziganshin and Director of the Institute of Physics Marat Gafurov.

In this season, 130 applications were made to the award, and 21 nominees were commended.

The winners from KFU are:

Professional Calling Award – Alexander Prokhorov, Professor of the Department of General Psychology;

Scientist of the Year – Mikhail Varfolomeev, Chair of the Department of Petroleum Engineering;

Faithfulness to Science – Yury Perevedentsev, Professor of the Department of Meteorology, Climatology and Atmosphere Ecology.

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Center for Advanced Training invites to acquire a new profession in geology and petroleum science

Опубликовано: 11.02.2025 в 17:25

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The Center for Advanced Training, Quality Management and Marketing (CdoGEO) of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies of Kazan Federal University is ready to offer advanced training and professional retraining programs, individual internships in the laboratories of a national consortium – the Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons (ncmu.kpfu.ru), as well as webinars in Russian and English for students, managers and specialists of the oil and gas industry enterprises.

Today the Center for Advanced Training employs more than 180 educators and teaches more than 1,500 students per year, provides training in 16+ professional retraining programs, about 100+ advanced training courses, many individual distance learning trajectories and internships in the laboratories of the Center for Liquid Hydrocarbons.

Rifki Kusuma Wardana: “I was most surprised by the climate”

Опубликовано: 11.02.2025 в 08:51

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Second Home, a new project by the Department of Information Policy, speaks about international students and their life in Kazan.

Today, 11,622 foreign citizens are studying at Kazan University, and 1,391 are students of the preparatory course. Among them is an Indonesian national, junior year student of the Institute of International Relations, History and Oriental Studies, Rifki Kusuma Wardana.

Ushanka hats, nesting dolls and bears: how foreigners imagine Russia

“What surprised me most was the climate – it is much colder here in winter than I expected. I was also awestruck by local architecture, which combines Russian, Tatar and European styles,” the student recalled his first impression.

During the conversation, Rifki admitted that before moving to Russia he had heard of many stereotypes.

“In reality, everything turned out to be far from that. People are very friendly, especially my classmates, always ready to help. And I have only seen a bear in the zoo,” the Indonesian says with a smile.

In order to better understand Russian culture, the young man participates in various celebrations. For example, he celebrated the New Year according to all the traditions, ate pancakes on Maslenitsa, and attended an event on the occasion of the ​​Victory Day.

“You can also get a feel for a certain culture through food. In Russian cuisine, I was very surprised by borscht. It is not just a soup, but a whole cultural phenomenon symbolizing home comfort and hospitality. Borscht is a great addition to winter,” says he.

Getting to know Tatarstan

Wardana says the most memorable moment of his time in a new country is the national holiday Sabantuy, with its colorful games and customs.

“Of Tatar cuisine, I liked chak-chak, of course. It’s sweet, but not treacly. It also has an interesting texture,” says the student.

To get closer to the culture of Tatarstan, Wardana learned some Tatar words: isәnmesez (hello), rәkhmәt (thank you), sau bulygyz (goodbye).

Over the course of several years of living in Kazan, the young man has found his favorite places, “When my relatives from Indonesia come to visit, I will definitely show them the Kazan Kremlin, the Blue Lakes, and Lake Kaban. They are the most beautiful and iconic places in the city.”

The main building of the university did not leave him indifferent either. Wardana considers this place to be a very beautiful historical monument.

KFU for international students

Rifki chose Kazan University for his studies for a reason. In his opinion, KFU is one of the best universities in Russia with a developed international community and excellent conditions for students.

“I was attracted by the support of foreign students at KFU. In addition, there are many cultural events that help you feel like a part of your alma mater,” he commented.

In addition to studying, Rifki partakes in extracurricular activities, attends various events related to international cooperation, and offers ideas on how to improve the quality of adaptation of foreign students.

“I was also the Deputy President of the Association of Indonesian Students in Kazan, and then the Deputy President of the Association of Indonesian Students in Russia. Since September last year, I have been entrusted with the position of director of organizational quality assurance at the Global Association of Indonesian Students,” the activist says.

Thanks to all his merits and qualifications, he accepted the position of the chairman of KFU’s International Friendship Club.

A multinational family

The club is an association of students of different nationalities, aimed at developing intercultural communication, adaptation of foreign students and strengthening friendly ties between representatives of different countries.

“We help newcomers adapt to the educational environment and life in Russia; we hold meetings where students can share the traditions of their countries; we consult on issues of accommodation, paperwork and the educational process,” the club’s director outlined the objectives.

In addition, the student association holds a number of other useful events for students: sports tournaments, meetings of language and international discussion clubs, and volunteer activities.

“We plan to make videos about what an overseas student who has just arrived in Russia should know. Simple instructions will be much more interesting in a video format. We will also prepare videos with interesting facts about the country, the Republic of Tatarstan, and KFU, in particular, to attract new applicants,” the activist announced.

Such international clubs, in his opinion, are extremely important. They reduce the stress of adaptation – getting to know a new culture is more comfortable; promote social integration – students find friends and learn to interact with people of different nations; create a warm atmosphere at the university.

“I believe that our club is not just a community, but real support for every international student at Kazan University,” the interlocutor added.

What’s next?

In the future, Vardana wants to become a diplomat and represent his homeland in the international arena. The young man plans to return to Indonesia and apply the knowledge he gained at the university to develop diplomatic relations between countries.

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Two KFU scientists receive 2024 Tatarstan State Award in Science and Technology

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A ceremony at Kazan Kremlin was chaired by Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.

The KFU laureates were:

Marsel Bakirov, Lead Research Associate of the Center for the Studies of Leo Tolstoy’s Legacy, Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication – for his publication cycle Experience of complex studies of ethnogenesis and ethno-cultural heritage of the Turkic-Tatar world;

Andrey Kiyasov, Director of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology (as part of a research team) – for the Creation of a new pathogenetic direction for treatment of viral diseases and prevention of their complications project.

Bakirov’s works include four monographs and The Tatar Folklore university textbook, where he elaborates on his view of the ethnic genesis of Turkic peoples through folklore, poetry, faith, and spiritual culture as a whole.

Dr Kiyasov noted that his and his colleagues’ work on endotoxins was initiated by Mikhail Yakovlev, a Kazanian scientist currently working in Moscow, Head of the Laboratory of Systemic Endotoxinemia and Shock of the Research Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology. He put forth a hypothesis that endotoxins produced by dying symbiotic bacteria in a human body influence many biological processes, including those taking place in viral infections.

The awarded researchers found that endotoxins can be strong stimulants and play a positive role in a human organism in moderate amounts by helping it fight diseases and aiding in regeneration. However, this only happens when there is no endotoxinemia, i. e. a sizable quantity of endotoxins in a body. The obtained data may be used for further research on target pathogenetic medications.

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Knowledge Territory Festival held at KFU on Russian Science Day

Опубликовано: 07.02.2025 в 21:33

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UNICS Center became the venue.

Among the visitors were Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Control Oleg Morozov, Rector of KFU Lenar Safin, First Vice-Rector Dmitry Tayursky, directors of institutes, teachers and students of the university and its lyceums. Earlier in the day, Dr Morozov received the honors of

UNICS became the center of attraction for representatives of student scientific clubs (SSC), design bureaus and other scientific associations.

The guests of the festival looked at interactive and educational platforms in natural science, engineering and humanities, which were located on three different floors.

Lenar Safin got acquainted with their work in detail, specifically noting student projects making part of the Priority 2030 initiative.

Student TV channel UNIVER TV had its own interactive zone. Exhibitions of significant scientific achievements of the university, People of Science and Science Close-up, were organized.

On the third floor there was a scientific intensive course Science through the Eras,, and on the second – a screening of the scientific film Theater with a subsequent discussion and an open lecture Conversations about Science.

Today, more than 150 scientific clubs operate at KFU, and the main goals of such associations are the development of scientific potential, popularization of science and the involvement of students in research activities.