Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The XXIV ceremony honoring the best graduates of universities in the Northern capital took place in the atrium of the Commandant’s House of the Peter and Paul Fortress. This year, the Polytechnic University was represented by Artemiy Goldberg, a master’s student in the field of “Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics.”
Saint Petersburg is the center of education, science, and culture of our country. The field of higher education in the city has enormous potential for the confident development of the region and the entire country. And today, the most talented and ambitious university graduates have gathered in the atrium of the Commandant’s House.
The event was organized by the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations, as well as the Council of Rectors of Higher Educational Institutions of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. Representatives of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg, executive bodies of state power, leaders and teachers of educational organizations were present at the ceremony.
With a welcoming speech to those gathered, the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg, Alexander Belsky, said: Saint Petersburg is rightly called the student capital: we have dozens of leading universities and scientific schools, and students directly influence the life of the metropolis. Therefore, today’s recognition is a great pride and a serious responsibility: to oneself, mentors, and the great city.
The ceremony honoring the best graduates is a long-standing tradition that demonstrates the value and significance of higher education.
On behalf of the Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov and the City Government, congratulations to the graduates were conveyed by Vice-Governor Vladimir Knyagin: This is a momentous day, marking the completion of an important stage of your life. Hard work should always be rewarded, which is why we present letters of appreciation and awards to the best graduates. You have done a great deal of independent work, and we wish you success in your future professional endeavors for the benefit of the city and the country.
This year, 60 graduates of St. Petersburg universities were recognized for outstanding academic achievements, scientific activities, and social involvement, as well as for demonstrated activity and leadership skills. They were presented with letters of appreciation, commemorative gifts, and bronze statuettes of sphinxes — symbols of wisdom, intelligence, and strong character.
This day will be remembered by everyone for a lifetime. Being the top graduate means having high achievements not only in studies and science but also in social life and sports. It is very joyful to see here those who will bring fame to our city and Russia in the coming years, emphasized Alexey Demidov, Chairman of the Council of Rectors of Universities of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
The best graduate of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was Artemiy Goldberg. He is an active participant in the student Olympiad movement, a multiple winner and prize-winner of international and regional subject Olympiads. Captain of the SPbPU mathematics team and a member of the physics team.
First Vice-Rector of SPbPU Vitaly Sergeev noted: It is a great honor for the university to have such alumni, especially since Artemy is a graduate of the classical Physico-Mechanical Institute. It is very pleasing that he received such a high award and honorably represented the Polytechnic University.
Artemiy enrolled at SPbPU in 2020. In 2024, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honors. For two years in the master’s program, he also received only ‘excellent’ grades.
He was actively involved in research activities: he spoke at scientific conferences and is the author of articles in several scientific journals. In total, Artemy is the author and co-author of 23 publications in Russian and international editions.
During his studies, Artemiy Goldberg twice became the winner of the competition for scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Russian Federation. He was the first student from Saint Petersburg to win the named scholarships competition of the Saint Petersburg Government in the field of physical sciences named after Zh. I. Alferov for four consecutive years. Artemiy was twice recognized as the student of the year at SPbPU in the category “Best in studies and scientific research work,” and twice won the competition for the named scholarship of the Physico-Mechanical Institute (named after V. A. Troitsky).
It is incredibly gratifying to have been chosen as the best graduate of the Polytechnic University. I am very glad to participate in such a solemn and wonderful event. All the people I came with today to the ceremony have made a huge contribution to my scientific and educational journey. I am here today thanks precisely to my loved ones, shared Artemiy Goldberg.
Artemiy came to the solemn ceremony honoring the best graduates with his parents, his beloved girlfriend, and his scientific supervisor. Artemiy’s parents also work at Polytech. Ekaterina Goldberg is the head of the educational laboratory of physics and mathematics. Alexander Goldberg is the lead programmer of the user support service.
We are very proud of our son. We are very grateful that the university administration chose him as the best graduate. We hoped that his achievements would be recognized. But, without a doubt, it was a big surprise for all of us. We want to note that the invaluable contribution to this event was made by his academic supervisor Artemy — Artyom Andreevich Eliseev — said Ekaterina and Alexander Goldberg about their impressions.
An in-depth interview with the top graduate of Polytech, Artemiy Goldbergread on the website of the newspaper “Polytechnic”.
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