Kseniia Pavlova

This rock is of no value to jewellers. Yet thanks to the peculiar shape of its crystals, this dark reddish-brown mineral enjoys unusually high demand.

The sun-baked land of Africa is painted bright red. It owes this colour to the high content of iron oxide in the soil. In this story, a graduate of St. Petersburg Mining University from the Congo (pictured to the right) provides an insight into the way mining industry works in his homeland. He also explains in what fundamental way he differs from local specialists.

Each year over 16 tons of large-sized meteorites fall down onto the surface of Earth. But until the end of the 18th century, scientists did not believe that meteorites were simply falling down from the sky. All because of the beliefs of the Catholic Church, stating this was impossible.

The International Competence Centre for Mining-Engineering Education under the auspices of UNESCO was established on the premises of Saint Petersburg Mining University two years ago. Today, its role, like that of other Institutes and Centres under the auspices of UNESCO, lies in supporting the change of the global landscape, particularly through ensuring equal access to scientific achievements across the globe.

Добывающая промышленность - одна из наиболее престижных отраслей в Монголии. Выпускница петербургского вуза рассказала, как ей удалось войти в рабочую группу первого президента страны по поиску оптимального пути использования полезных ресурсов.

Here is a story of a Serbian oilman who was born in a tiny town, yet he got admitted to St. Petersburg Mining University. Now he is back home, working for one of the most profitable Serbian companies.

Botswana’s diamond-based economy is apparently one of the most successful in Africa. After all, an average monthly wage there reaches 6,533 Botswana pula, which is equivalent to approximately 490 euros. But what are the benefits of a degree obtained in Russia? A graduate of St. Petersburg Mining University shared his story of how Russian education has helped him and is still helping.

The exhibition ”Dmitri Mendeleev and St. Petersburg Mining University” was opened at the Mining Museum. It commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Law, which was formulated by the Russian scientist. It is as well dedicated to the establishment of the International Competence Centre for Mining-Engineering Education under the auspices of UNESCO.

Mining University opened a virtual exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Victory.

The exhibition dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Victory, which St. Petersburg Mining University opened this May, was expanded.

What was it like for St. Petersburg Mining University to start the new academic year with the lack of state funding?

A regular meeting of the Organising Committee of the Russian-German Raw Materials Dialogue, which was held this time online, was dedicated to the use of hydrogen as an energy source. What is the outlook for it?

A Professor at the University of Madeira (UMa) explains why Russian universities are still popular worldwide and what career one may build in Europe with a Russian diploma in hand.

The Mining Museum’s archives were found to store records on which is based the world’s first-ever technique of silicate replica smelting.

This rare and beneficial mineral is composed of almost an entire periodic table. However, there are very few deposits where it can be mined — less than a dozen in the whole world, with the largest one located in Russia.

Russia is aiming to develop hydrogen energetics. Rosatom proposed an initiative to establish a new export-oriented industry by 2024, but does the country need it?