St. Petersburg Mining University named after Empress Catherine II hosted the third module of the program for developing personnel reserves in the fields of science, technology and higher education. Abay Maksumova, an associate professor at the Department of Physical and Organic Chemistry and candidate of chemical science represented Dagestan State University.

The directors of scientific and educational centers, heads of laboratories and departments, as well as heads of university and scientific organization departments were among the participants of the event. The rector of Mining University, Vladimir Litvinenko, greeted the participants and spoke about the role of the university in developing Russian science.

Evgeny Shlyakhto, director general of the Almazov National Medical Research Center and president of the Russian Society of Cardiology, delivered a lecture on the specifics of medical research development in Russia and training medical personnel in a constantly changing environment.

Participants also visited the Russian Museum and discussed the development of the cultural sphere and the integration of science and modern technologies with experts.

The program for developing personnel reserves in the fields of science, technology and higher education is implemented by initiative of the Russian President Vladimir Putin through the Higher School of Management of the Presidential Academy and the Sirius University of Science and Technology, in partnership with leading Russian educational centres.

Abay Maksumova expressed her thoughts on the experience: “As part of the third module, we had an informative tour of the university, including its laboratory complex and museum. We delved into the university's rich history, as well as its role in Russia's industrial landscape.

Given that St. Petersburg holds the status of Russia's cultural capital, the program encompassed visits to theaters and museums. These excursions provided valuable insights into their operation, accompanied by lectures on the significance of science and advanced technologies in the field of culture. Furthermore, we engaged in intensive project work, received feedback, and successfully navigated through the final stage before defending our projects. Now, we are preparing to present our creations to representatives of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and we express our gratitude to the organizers for this invaluable opportunity."