The Nizhny Novgorod scientist will become the hero of the fifth season of the exhibition "Science in Faces."

      Candidate of Technical Sciences, Director of the Development Department of Nizhny Novgorod State Architectural and Civil Engineering University (NNGASU), Deputy Chairman of the Coordination Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Youth Affairs in the Scientific and Educational Spheres Alexander Smikov will represent the Nizhny Novgorod region at the exhibition "Science in Faces." The exhibition will be presented to guests of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 5.

      In 2026, the fifth season of "Science in Faces" will take place. The heroes of the anniversary project are 32 laureates of scientific awards from 15 regions of Russia. The concept of the new season is "Scientists - the new rock stars."

      "Modern science is truly about drive, courage, and the readiness to take on intellectual challenges. Scientists today create trends, change entire industries, and set the pace for the country's development, just like real rock stars. Being part of this project is recognition of the achievements of our entire team. We want to show the new generation that science is fashionable, promising, and incredibly exciting. It is not about seclusion in laboratories, but a real opportunity to leave your mark in history," noted Alexander Smikov.

      Also, one of the participants of the fifth season is a native of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Mechanics and Mathematics Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University, laureate of the President of the Russian Federation award for 2025 Vladislav Kibkalo.

      "Nizhny Novgorod scientists are regular participants in the exhibition 'Science in Faces.' This confirms that breakthrough solutions are being created by young researchers in our region. But it is equally important that our scientists are becoming leaders of new scientific schools and associations. This creates a special environment for creativity, innovation, and implementation of developments in the Nizhny Novgorod region," emphasized Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Ekaterina Solntseva.

      Throughout the year, portraits of outstanding scientists will be seen by visitors to the largest public spaces in Moscow. The exhibition will also be presented at the venues of federal universities in the regions of Russia. The heroes of the project will conduct lectures for students and participate in scientific events. "Science in Faces" will conclude the season at the VI Congress of Young Scientists, which will be held at the Sirius Science and Technology University.

      Information about the heroes of the project is available on the website of the Decade of Science and Technology: science.rf/news/exhibition-portraits-leading-russian-scientists-science-in-faces-will-open-at-spief/.

      The project "Science in Faces" is part of the Decade of Science and Technology, declared by President Vladimir Putin. The exhibition is implemented with grant support from the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, as well as with the assistance of the Roscongress Foundation and Sberbank. For the third consecutive year, the general partner of the project is SIBUR.

      Let us remind you that in 2024, the heroes of "Science in Faces" included Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Head of the Neuromorphic Computing Center at the NEIMARK University, Professor of the Department of Neurotechnologies, Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at NNGU named after N.I. Lobachevsky Susanna Gordleeva and Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Deputy Head of the Scientific Work Department, Head of the Laboratory at the Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Solovyov. In 2025, it was Doctor of Biological Sciences, Director of the Institute of Biology and Biomedicine at NNGU named after N.I. Lobachevsky Maria Vedunova. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.