In February, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) announced the results of its prestigious annual award. The first prize for the cycle of scientific research titled «New Methods in Classical and Quantum Field Theory with Extended Supersymmetry» was awarded to a group of scientists, including Professor I. L. Buchbinder, the director of TSPU's Center for Theoretical Physics, and a researcher from the same center, B. S. Merzlikin. The research team also comprised scientists from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Moscow State University.

The scientific group has been working on the topic for almost six years. The key achievement of the research is the formulation of new methods for constructing effective actions with preservation of explicit and hidden symmetries at all stages and their subsequent application to various field theory models in the classical and quantum domains. The results obtained were published in 22 papers, mainly in Physics Letters B, Nuclear Physics B, and Journal of High Energy Physics, and were presented in 15 plenary papers at international conferences.

JINR is a large intergovernmental organization that operates under the governance of the Committee of Plenipotentiaries and the International Scientific and Technical Council. It is comprised of several separate institutes, or laboratories, with a primary focus on research related to nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and condensed matter physics. One of JINR's largest theoretical physics laboratories, with over 300 staff members, has collaborated with I.L. Buchbinder for many years. JINR also awards several prizes annually in the field of fundamental and applied physics.

However, this is preceded by a rather long and rigorous procedure of multistage expertise. Firstly, the scientific group applying for the prize must apply to the directorate of the corresponding laboratory and submit an extended abstract of its work. Afterwards, a scientific seminar of the relevant department is held, where the group leaders make an hour and a half report, which must be approved by the seminar. This is followed by a thorough discussion of the work at the Scientific-Technical Council of the Laboratory, where the work is nominated for the JINR Prize. Only after going through this stringent procedure will the JINR award be granted to deserving individuals or groups. The award serves as a testament to their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to the field of nuclear research.

The JINR prize approval process involves creating a special jury and sending the work's abstract to three independent experts. Scientists from various external Russian and foreign organizations provide positive expert opinions. The jury votes on recommendations for first, second, and incentive prizes, and submits them to the International Scientific and Technical Council for the final decision. In the case of the scientific group including TSPU scientists, positive expert opinions were provided by Dr. Ivanov from the Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Petrov from the P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Johnson from the University of Maryland (USA). A team of scientists from TSPU successfully passed all stages and received the first prize in theoretical physics for 2022.

The official award ceremony will take place in June of this year.

Information about the award is posted on the website of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.

The Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) continues its educational project, "Open Pedagogical Class," which aims to foster pedagogical activities and develop the next generation of teachers. This spring, 50 school students interested in the profession attended a three-day professional orientation session.и.

The Tomsk State Pedagogical University and educational organizations in Kenya are strengthening cooperation in promoting education in the Russian language. As part of an initiative by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the Tomsk State Pedagogical University is exploring the possibility of launching Russian language training centers in friendly countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

During Native Language Week, a lesson on the Ket language was held at TSHPU. A TSHPU employee and representatives of the Kets shared the history of the people and the places where they live. They also explained the rules of pronunciation and spelling of words in the Ket language and discussed one of the translations of the folk tale "Cuckoo"

Back in the 20th century, Professor Andrey Petrovich Dulzon of TSPU initiated the documentation of unwritten languages of the peoples of Siberia. Since the 1990s, scientists from the Institute of Foreign Language and Intercultural Communication (FLIIC) at TSPU (now TSHPU) have actively cooperated with language communities of small ethnic groups to create educational and methodological literature to help preserve the languages and cultures of small peoples of the North. They have also implemented special events, such as the lessons of the Ket (Telet) language.

«The first attempt to hold lessons in the Ket language was in 2022 during Native Language Week at TSHPU, and the initiative came from the Department of Languages of the Peoples of Siberia. Even earlier, we started organizing educational meetings to study the Selkup language», — says Elena Kryukova, Head of the Department of Languages of the Peoples of Siberia at the Institute of Intercultural Studies.

The participants of the last class were students who wanted to learn or strengthen their existing knowledge of the Ket language. During the dialogue with the teachers, they learned who the Kets are and where they live. Special attention was devoted to working with Ket texts. They studied spelling, discussed pronunciation of some words, and also analyzed one of the variants of the translation of the Ket fairy tale "Cuckoo".

«More than 30 students who participated in the class gained a unique linguistic experience, learned the theoretical foundations that the Institute's scholars include in the educational program, and also gained practical knowledge on how a language unlike European languages is structured», — says Elena Alexandrovna.

Valentina Andreyevna Romanenkova, Zoya Vasilyevna, and Elizaveta Petrovna Maksunovs were also present at the lesson. The guest and student was Haivalam Vakuvagir, the author of the "Haivalam" brand, which aims to popularize ethnic motifs. As a mestizo (her father is Evenk, her mother is Ket), Haivalam is actively involved in the indigenous youth movement, contributing to the preservation of indigenous languages.

According to E.A. Kryukova, the Ket language is considered a vulnerable language, and according to the classification of scientists from the Institute of Linguistics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, it belongs to the category of endangered languages, i.e. the natural transmission of the language between generations has been interrupted. Therefore, the description, preservation, and revitalization of the languages of small ethnic groups, i.e. the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity in the world, is an urgent problem of global scale to which university specialists contribute. Among other things, to this end, the staff of JILS maintains a channel where they post recordings of events that allow those who wish to join the study of the languages of small peoples from remote areas of the country at any time.

Maria Kosterova, a third-year student at the Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of the Tomsk State Pedagogical University, has been awarded the title "Master of Sports of Russia" in sports acrobatics. The award was issued by the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation.

Maria's passion for acrobatics started when she was seven years old and joined the Youth Sports School No. 3. She initially tried various sports, including swimming and rhythmic gymnastics, but acrobatics won her heart.

Maria says, "I am a team player and I love performing acrobatics in pairs or threes. You feel a sense of unity and support."

However, like many athletes, Maria faced setbacks and moments where she considered quitting, but support from family, coaches, and colleagues helped her overcome challenges. Her desire to share her experiences and inspire the next generation of champions motivated her to continue. She is now studying at the Tomsk State Pedagogical University to become an experienced coach and educator in the sport.

Maria and her team have achieved many victories at different competitions, including second place at the Tomsk region championship in acrobatics and silver at the Russian competition "Pleshkov cup". This success led to her and her colleagues being awarded the title of "Master of Sports of Russia."

"I entered the TSPU to be able to work as an acrobatics coach, become an experienced teacher and raise new masters of sports. To do this, I need to know the methods of teaching the subject to children of different ages, which is what I'm studying now, — Maria says. — Sports have taught me discipline, and that quality helps me well in my studies".

Maria is now motivated to continue her journey, using her newfound knowledge to inspire and educate young acrobatics champions. Her next competition will be the Championship of the Tomsk region and the Championship of the Siberian Federal District in sports acrobatic

The Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tomsk region recently held a meeting with representatives of Tomsk universities to announce a new change in the migration legislation. The new temporary residence permit for education (RVPO) is now available for full-time foreign students in Russia.

The RVPO, which replaces the previous temporary residence permit, offers several benefits to foreign students. Unlike the previous permit, which was issued for three years, the RVPO is issued for the entire duration of study and 180 days after graduation. Additionally, foreign graduates can now receive a residence permit and Russian citizenship within three years, compared to just honors graduates or citizens of certain countries previously.

Vladimir A. Melnikov, Director of the International Information Center at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, emphasizes the significance of the new RVPO, especially for students from visa countries.

"RVPO makes life easier for foreign students, — says Melnikov. — They don't have to renew their visa every year, and they have the right to receive full medical care."

The International Information Center of Tomsk State Pedagogical University is available to provide information and support for foreign students looking to apply for the RVPO. However, students should be aware that the document may be canceled in the case of expulsion or academic leave, and a certificate of no criminal record is required for students from visa countries. The new RVPO is a step towards making Russia a more accessible and welcoming destination for foreign students, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tomsk region is leading the way in facilitating their stay in the country.

International Information Center of the TSPU

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In an effort to improve the education system in Russia, Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov has announced plans to raise the status of teachers and strengthen the educational work in schools. During an interview with NTV's Pozdnyakov program, Kravtsov called the status and prestige of the teacher's work the most important challenge for the Russian education system.

"Today we are discussing with the deputies of the State Duma the question of fixing, perhaps, a special status for teachers," said Kravtsov. "This would give them protection, among other things, from the various wrongful actions that often occur against the teacher."

Kravtsov also highlighted the importance of the teaching profession, stating that it is one of the key professions and depends on what is invested in the younger generation. He also emphasized the importance of parents respecting the teaching profession and being allies. To facilitate this, the Ministry of Education established a Parents Council last year to discuss issues of cooperation between parents and teachers and parental involvement in the life of the school.

Additionally, Kravtsov announced that each school will have its own theater by 2024 and that a large program initiated by the President to overhaul schools continues. Educational institutions also receive funds for school equipment - about 6.5 million rubles.

He also commented on the introduction of school uniforms, stating that each school should establish its own style and format and discuss this with parents and students, instead of having a single uniform for all schools as it was in the Soviet Union.

In conclusion, Kravtsov stressed that all decisions relating to education should be discussed with parents and teachers and worked through methodically. The education system affects the majority of the country - about 80 million citizens.

In December 2022, the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation (IFLIC) of the TSPU will celebrate its 90th anniversary.

The Institute was created by the decision of the TSPU's Academic Council in August 31, 2020 by merging two structural units of the university - the Faculty of Foreign Languages and the Department of International Cooperation.

The first mention of foreign language education in the Tomsk Industrial and Pedagogical Institute dates back to December 10, 1931: On this day the first German teacher V.V. Medlina was hired.

In 1932, at the Institute was created Department of Foreign Languages, which was the ancestor of the IFLIC. The department was headed by V.A. Kopylov, a lawyer who was fluent in German and had experience in teaching it. In December of that year, by order of the People's Commissariat of Education of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, departments were consolidated all over the country, including the Tomsk Industrial and Pedagogical Institute. The Department of Linguistics, headed by the highly qualified linguist G.T. Chuich, was created at the Faculty of Literature. It united seven disciplines, one of which was the German language. In 1933 the Department of linguistics was renamed into the Department of General and Russian linguistics. In addition to Slavists, there were also German language teachers.

In the same year the RSFSR was radically changing the way foreign languages were taught in high schools. In order to prepare highly qualified specialists it was recommended to pay more attention to foreign language education of students. 

In 1936, the Department of Foreign Languages is established again, headed by L.L. Beke. He was an erudite, highly qualified specialist, who knew several European languages. It was he who would become the first Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages.

In 1947 the Soviet linguist, ethnographer and archaeologist, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor of the Institute Andrey Petrovich Dulzon developed a plan of research work on the study of the indigenous peoples of Siberia and their languages, collecting historical, ethnographic, archaeological and linguistic material in the expeditions in the Tomsk region and Krasnoyarsk territory. On the basis of A.P. Dulzon's personal study of linguistics, a Laboratory of languages of the peoples of Siberia was opened. Together with his students, the Professor led 35 complex expeditions to the north of the Tomsk region and to the Krasnoyarsk area to gather material on the Chulym-Turkic, Ket, Selkup, Khanty, Mansi, Nganasan, Shor, Evenki languages.

Today the Laboratory is renamed to the Department of Languages of Siberian Peoples, and its archive, which was collected over 70 years as part of a comprehensive program to study the origin and evolution of Aborigines of Siberia and their languages, is one of the most valuable collections in the field of autochthonous languages and cultures of Siberia.

Today, the structure of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation includes five Departments ( Department of Romance-Germanic Philology and Foreign Language Teaching Methodology, Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication, Department of Translation and Translation Studies, Department of Siberian Languages, Department of Business Communication in Russian and Foreign Languages), as well as the International Cooperation Department and the Information Resource Center for Language Training. The mission of the Institute is to train highly qualified competitive bachelors, masters and postgraduates in the field of teacher education, linguistics, intercultural communication, translation and translation studies. All programs provide for the study of two foreign languages in various combinations according to the learner's choice. The Institute provides a stable and effective system of cooperation between the TSPU and foreign scientific and educational organizations.

Today, IFLIC is a dynamically developing structure with more than 75 employees and more than 650 students. The Institute regularly organizes scientific and educational events: all-Russian and international conferences, language competitions, master classes, aimed at improving the content and technologies of education to ensure high quality of education to meet the challenges of our time.

The Institute celebrated its anniversary year with a number of significant events: in 2022, the Institute launched a dual degree programme together with the Jilin University of Foreign Languages (Jilin, China, Changchun). The Open Interregional Foreign Language Contest for schoolchildren "Alterlingua", which allows participants, winners and prize-winners to get up to 10 extra points for the Unified State Examination in foreign languages, was included into the list of the Ministry of Education; the scientific project of the Institute got support of the Russian Science Foundation in the contest of small individual scientific groups' projects for 2023-2024.

This time the Russian Science Foundation selected 2017 works: 54 projects were submitted by pedagogical universities, of which four were submitted by the Tomsk State Pedagogical University. In terms of the number of scholarships won, our university was among the top three pedagogical universities.

The final topic of the dialogue between representatives of foreign universities and TSPU experts was "Computer-Assisted Language Learning". They discussed the possibilities of independent learning of a foreign language with the help of the modern computer technologies. The lecture was delivered by Vadim Yurievich Zyubanov, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation of the TSPU.