The "Person of the Year Ƶ" contest once again confirmed the status of the main event uniting the entire university community. In 2025, bright and talented representatives of six institutes of Ƶ and the university college fought for the honorary title.
The competition included both general and special nominations. The category "Best Young Scientist" was established for teachers. Among the students, the struggle unfolded in special nominations from structural divisions.
The award ceremony became a real celebration. Inspiring speeches of the winners, full of sincere gratitude to colleagues and mentors, were replaced by original concert numbers. The guests were particularly impressed by the large-scale light show, which instantly transported the audience to a delicate flower fairy tale, or to the mysterious seabed with its fascinating stories. This magical atmosphere intensified the emotions and made the moment of recognition truly unforgettable.
The evening ended with a warm New Year's Eve chord: a touching performance by a graduate of Ƶ and greeting cards on the screen. And the main result is the names of the winners, teachers who were recognized as the most competent in the opinion of the students.
The title of "Ƶ Person of the Year" among the teachers was awarded:
Yuri Trishin — Head of the Department of Organic Chemistry, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor (Institute of Technology);
Natalia Bykova — Senior Lecturer at the Department of Design and Media Technologies (Institute of Energy and Automation);
Alexandra Sobolevskaya — Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Law, PhD in Law (Institute of Management and Economics);
Ivan Pochepaev — Lecturer at the Brand Communications Department (Institute of Business Communications);
Konstantin Zykov — Senior Lecturer at the Department of Graphic Design in the Art Space (Institute of Graphic Design);
Margarita Aipova — Associate Professor of Costume Design (Institute of Costume Design);
Anna-Lisa Zagorskaya is a teacher of professional training, a teacher of the highest category, Chairman of the CMC (Engineering School of Clothing (college).
Among the students with achievements in social, cultural and creative activities, the title "Person of the Year of Ƶ" was awarded:
Sofia Stryukova (Institute of Technology);
Timur Chapaev (Institute of Energy and Automation);
Ksenia Avtamonova (Institute of Management and Economics);
Elizaveta Mitkinykh (Institute of Business Communications);
Anastasia Bykova (Institute of Graphic Design);
Egor Perfiliev (Institute of Costume Design);
Ekaterina Gavrilenko (Engineering School of Clothing (College).
In the special nomination "The best young Scientist", the title "Person of the Year of Ƶ" was awarded:
Regina Smith — Associate Professor of the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Candidate of Chemical Sciences (Institute of Technology);
Marina Slyuta — Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information and Measurement Technologies and Control Systems (Institute of Energy and Automation);
Anastasia Vorona is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing and Logistics, PhD in Economics (Institute of Management and Economics).
In special nominations of the Higher School of Technology and Energy of Ƶ, the title "Person of the Year" was awarded:
Andrey Antufiev became the best student in the research activities of the Higher School of Technology and Energy of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design;
Maria Sherstneva became the best in sports activities at the Higher School of Technology and Energy of St. Petersburg State University;
Ekaterina Zakharova became the best student in the sports activities of the Ƶ GUTID Sports Club.
The competition has become not just a competition, but a real celebration of the university family of St. Petersburg State University Industrial Technologies and Design. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, your achievements, dedication and active position are a real asset of the university.