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KAZAN, RUSSIA?– In a major move to bolster the technological sovereignty of the Union State,?Serhei Kasperovich, Rector of Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU), concluded a high-level business visit to?Kazan Federal University (KFU)?and leading technical hubs in Tatarstan. The visit marks a transition from academic dialogue to a "full-scale operating alliance" focused on high-tech innovation and elite engineering education.
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A Unified Vision for Engineering Excellence
The centerpiece of the visit was a strategic meeting between BSTU Rector Serhei Kasperovich and KFU Rector?Lenar Safin. The leaders focused on a critical mission: synchronizing the research and educational power of both universities under the?Union State Network University of High Technology (US NUHT).
“Our goal is to create a seamless integration of research infrastructure,” noted the parties. The talks prioritized the development of breakthrough interdisciplinary programs designed to train a new generation of engineers ready to tackle the industrial challenges of Belarus and Russia.
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From Lab to Industry: Key Tech Verticals
The tour of Kazan’s premier institutes identified "high-impact" areas for immediate cooperation:
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- Green Chemistry & New Materials:?At the Alexander Butlerov Institute of Chemistry the focus shifted to "green" chemistry and organic synthesis. Plans are underway to form joint Belarusian-Russian research teams to develop sustainable natural compounds.
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- Eco-Innovation and Talent Exchange: At the Institute of Ecology, Biotechnology, and Nature Management, the dialogue shifted toward hands-on experience. The partners prioritized academic mobility, launching student exchanges specifically for industrial internships and practical training. Research efforts will now converge on high-priority sectors: waste recycling, rational resource management, and biotech solutions for forestry and agriculture. Both universities have already mapped out upcoming applied research projects and joint environmental monitoring initiatives.
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- The Digital Frontier:?Discussions at the Institute of Information Technology and Intelligent Systems centered on?digital cloning?of industrial processes and AI solutions for enterprise management.
- Aerospace & Composites:?A visit to the legendary?Kazan National Research Technical University (KAI)?solidified a long-term partnership. The two sides are set to collaborate on additive manufacturing (3D printing), composite materials, and structural reliability for the aerospace sector.
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Tangible Outcomes
Moving beyond formal tours, the visit resulted in concrete "road maps" for:
- Joint Funding:?Coordinating applications for Russian and Union State research grants.
- Elite Mobility:?Launching advanced exchange programs for students and faculty to share best practices in real-time.
- Industrial Sovereignty:?Aligning academic output with the practical needs of the national economies of the Union State.
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Looking Ahead
The visit of Rector Serhei Kasperovich has laid the foundation for a long-standing alliance. The next steps involve the formation of specialized expert working groups to implement these initiatives, ensuring that the BSTU-KFU partnership serves as a primary engine for technological advancement in the region.