Student scientific circles: solving problems of cargo distribution

One of the effective forms of organization of research activities of students of transport universities in the field of transportation optimization is the establishment of a student scientific circle (SNK), organically integrated into the structure of the university's student scientific society. This work con-siders a specific mechanism for the formation of research competencies of students on the example of choosing the optimal method of cargo transportation, which is a complex, critical task. As material for the study, the results of solving the assignment problem for the model of distribution of cargo transportation of one transport problem are taken in several ways. This approach allowed students to conclude that various methods were rational, which gave the study practical focus and specificity. The theoretical importance of the work lies in the fact that in the course of finding solutions to the prob-lem, not only the research skills of students are developed, but also the competencies necessary for further professional activity. The participation of students in scientific circles provides them with the opportunity to gain practical experience in working on relevant scientific and professional projects, which greatly facilitates their integration into the future professional environment. Thus, the activi-ties of the SNK are aimed at the formation of competitive specialists in this field.