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Since 2013, a total of 30,000 China-Europe freight trains have been dispatched from Xi'an

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

XI'AN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — The total number of freight trains departing from Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on China-Europe international freight train routes has exceeded 30,000 since the city launched the route in 2013, according to the Xi'an branch of China Railways.

Train number X9043, loaded with 55 containers of photovoltaic modules, left Xi'an International Port Station at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday morning and headed west to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, becoming the 30,000th freight train to leave the city on the China-Europe route since 2013.

In recent years, the above-mentioned branch has been actively promoting the construction of the China-Europe train logistics hub in Xi'an. Through the expansion of the transportation network, optimization of transportation, increase in the frequency of fixed-schedule trains and regular launch of trains on the trans-Caspian route, the scale of departures, capacity and operation quality of China-Europe trains in Xi'an have been greatly improved. This has given strong impetus to the construction of a multi-dimensional interconnected architecture and is conducive to the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road".

Currently, there are 18 China-Europe cargo routes departing from Xi'an, covering the entire territory of the Eurasian continent. -0-

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Rosneft Publishes Sustainability Report for 2024

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The Board of Directors of PJSC NK Rosneft approved Sustainability Report 2024.

The document presents the Company's achievements in the field of sustainable development, reflects its contribution to the development of national projects of the Russian Federation, discloses the main economic and environmental indicators, information on scientific and social projects, cultural and sporting events.

In 2024, Rosneft continued to implement the main goals of its strategy aimed at increasing operational efficiency, caring for people and respecting the environment.

The company is the largest taxpayer in the country and for many years has made a significant contribution to ensuring the stability of the budget system, promoting the socio-economic development of Russia. In the regions of its presence, Rosneft takes an active part in the development of infrastructure and the implementation of social projects, including in the field of medicine, education, culture and environmental protection.

One of the key priorities in Rosneft's activities is environmental responsibility. The company consistently increases the volume of "green" investments: by the end of the year, it reached 74 billion rubles, and over the past three years – almost 200 billion rubles. The funds are directed to programs to improve the reliability of pipelines, the construction of infrastructure for the utilization of associated petroleum gas, the reduction of emissions and other projects.

Rosneft's efforts to plant trees make a key contribution to preserving the ecological balance of our country – in 2024, over 11 million trees of various species were planted throughout the country. At the same time, over the past three years, Rosneft has planted about 37 million seedlings – the total area of plantings for them is comparable to the area of Paris.

Rosneft applies the principles of a closed-loop economy in its handling of water resources. In 2024, the share of recycled and reused water exceeded 93.7% of the total volume of water used for production needs. This made it possible to reduce the volume of "fresh" water taken from the external environment. The Company's total costs for wastewater management activities in 2024 amounted to 12 billion rubles.

In 2024, Rosneft continued land reclamation work, including "historical heritage" lands. Since 2022, over 280 hectares have been restored, including 45 hectares last year. A number of large enterprises of the Company have completely completed the liquidation of "historical heritage" lands.

The company continues its project to study and protect biodiversity – in 2024, a unique program "Tamura" was launched, the purpose of which is to obtain information on the state of key animal species in the Arctic region. Rosneft's scientific center organized five expeditions, during which scientists studied the Kara subpopulation of the polar bear, wild reindeer and rare bird species. The total length of air and water routes was almost 20 thousand km.

One of the drivers of Rosneft's development is the continuous implementation of modern technologies. In 2024, the total portfolio of registered patents exceeded 1,100 innovative developments.

Rosneft is the first oil company in Russia that has successfully created and is developing a line of its own software for solving production problems in the field of geology, design, development and operation of fields. Today, the Company's line of science-intensive software includes 24 software products, 17 of which have already been implemented in production activities.

In 2024, Rosneft continued its systematic work to create comfortable and safe conditions for employees, including those working in remote areas and in harsh climates. One of the key areas of work was the development of the "smart village" concept – a modern format of shift infrastructure with digital services, mobile applications and automated household systems.

Rosneft supports initiatives in the field of education and upbringing of the younger generation, carries out construction and repair of educational institutions in the regions of its presence. For example, in Nizhnevartovsk a new kindergarten for 320 children was built, in the village of Elan-Chishma (Republic of Bashkortostan) – a new multifunctional educational center with an area of over 2 thousand square meters, two schools in Syzran were reconstructed. Also, thanks to the assistance of the Company, a new clinic was opened in Ufa, medical equipment was supplied to three hospitals in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Tyumen and Samara regions.

The Company is actively developing the volunteer movement "Good Deeds Platform". In 2024, Rosneft enterprises held almost 2 thousand volunteer events and projects, in which 106 thousand employees took part. Corporate volunteering is important in solving urgent social and environmental problems in the regions where Rosneft operates.

An important part of the Company's social activities is the corporate sports and health movement "Energy of Life", within the framework of which employees regularly play sports and compete in various sports disciplines. The movement is growing annually, and by the end of 2024 it had already united almost 128 thousand employees, that is, almost 40% of the total number of Rosneft employees.

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The Sustainability Report is a public non-financial report of Rosneft and is aimed at informing a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, representatives of state and municipal authorities, employees, partners and customers, public and environmental organizations, scientific and educational institutions. The document was prepared using the international standards of the Global Sustainability Reporting Initiative GRI 2021.

Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftAugust 13, 2025

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Rectors' Club meeting: Vladimir Stroev spoke about popular areas of study at GUU among applicants

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The Rector of the State University of Management took part in the third meeting of the Rectors' Club, which was held in the Arguments and Facts press center.

Meetings of heads of higher education institutions and colleges allow for the coordination of training of specialists, avoiding duplication of educational programs, understanding what technologies and equipment are needed to teach students, and discussing how the labor market is changing.

The meeting included two sessions: the first was devoted to the future of higher and secondary vocational education and key changes in the system of training specialists, and the second focused on interaction with the business community.

During the first part of the meeting, representatives of government bodies and heads of higher and secondary educational institutions, including Vladimir Stroyev, spoke.

First Deputy Minister of Education of Russia Alexander Bugaev presented the key aspects of the education development strategy, which is based on traditional approaches and includes two stages: preparatory (2025-2026) and the subsequent implementation stage.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova noted that this year the implementation of all key areas in the educational system, started earlier, will continue, with special attention being paid to helping student families. She emphasized that it is necessary to "prepare graduate professionals with an active civic position, aware of their role in the development of the country's technological sovereignty.

The head of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev spoke about the Pre-University of the State University of Management, where schoolchildren of the 10th and 11th grades study. The rector noted that despite the high requirements (only excellent students), the number of people wishing to enroll there increases every year. Vladimir Stroyev also introduced the audience to the areas of student training implemented at the State University of Management.

"The university is actively developing new areas of training, especially in the field of management. This year, interest in management programs in various industries has noticeably increased: from construction to show business. An important aspect of the university's development has become the creation of high-quality media content. We have three professional studios for producing video materials. This is especially relevant, given that today's youth is a demanding audience, well versed in the media space," he added.

Also at the meeting, representatives of the government, universities and the expert community discussed the readiness of the secondary vocational education and higher education sector for the new academic year, the progress and tasks of transforming universities, state youth policy and the development of vocational education infrastructure.

At the end of the meeting, those gathered agreed that for the successful development of the education system, it is important for all its elements to cooperate and coordinate their actions to ensure a comfortable transition for students between different levels of education and achieve a synergistic effect.

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 08/13/2025

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China and Kazakhstan sign memorandum on construction of new industrial park

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BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — The Chinese and Kazakh sides on Tuesday signed a memorandum of support for the implementation of the Kazakhstan-China (Wenzhou) Industrial Park project in Wenzhou City, East China's Zhejiang Province, the Wenzhou Daily newspaper reported.

The signing ceremony took place during a meeting between Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Mayor of Wenzhou Zhang Wenjie and Deputy Akim of the Turkestan Region Talgat Kozbekov.

Zhang Wenjie noted that the two regions have significant complementarities in resource potential, industrial structure and development strategies, expressing hope for strengthening ties and cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, education, and cultural exchanges.

T. Kozbekov, in turn, pointed out that China is one of the key investors in Kazakhstan, and shared expectations regarding closer exchanges and connections between the Turkestan region and the city of Wenzhou, as well as expansion of cooperation results in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism and other areas. -0-

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South Korean President to Visit Japan to Meet Shigeru Ishiba

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SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit Japan to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this month, the South Korean leader's office said Wednesday.

Presidential spokesman Kang Yoo-jung said at a press briefing that Lee Jae-myung will leave for a two-day visit to Japan on August 23 to meet with the Japanese prime minister.

The two leaders aim to strengthen the foundation for future-oriented bilateral cooperation, discuss ways to promote South Korea-Japan and South Korea-United States-Japan cooperation, and exchange views on regional peace and stability and other regional and global issues, the spokesperson said.

Following his trip to Japan, the South Korean president will pay a three-day visit to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump on August 25. –0–

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Wang Yi to chair 10th Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation

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BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will chair the 10th Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation in Anning, southwest China's Yunnan Province, from Aug. 14 to 15, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.

An informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand will also take place on the sidelines of the event, the diplomat added. -0-

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Vietnam PM calls for continued tariff talks with US

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HANOI, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Trinh has instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to continue tariff negotiations with the United States to seek the most favorable conditions for Vietnam, aiming to reach a comprehensive, balanced and sustainable trade agreement, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported on Wednesday.

The head of government instructed ministries, local authorities and state-owned enterprises to take measures in response to Washington's tariff policy.

The United States has cut tariffs on Vietnamese goods from 46 percent to 20 percent since August 1, in line with an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump that changed tariff rates for 69 trading partners. –0–

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Professor of SPbGASU Sergey Semenov awarded with the badge "Honorary Architect of Russia"

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Text: Nadezhda Akulova, Associate Professor, Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

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Professor of the Department of Urban Development of SPbGASU, Doctor of Architecture Sergey Vladimirovich Semenov was awarded the badge "Honorary Architect of Russia". The official ceremony of awarding the badge and certificate of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities of Russia took place in the Central House of Architects in Moscow.

Sergey Semenov graduated from LISI (now SPbGASU) and has been working at his native university for over 45 years. For many years, he headed the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage. Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences. His work contributed to the preservation of the restoration industry in difficult years, the creation and approval of the professional standard "Architect-restorer". He took an active part in the preparatory work for the inclusion of the site "Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments" in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Sergey Vladimirovich is the chairman of the federal educational and methodological association in the field of training "Restoration and reconstruction of architectural heritage", chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission in the field of "Theory and history of architecture".

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Let's make your maps better!

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Dear customers, holders of Solid Bank debit cards! We inform you that from September 1, Solid Bank will archive some tariff plans (TP) of current bank cards. And your cards will be transferred to improved conditions!

Which tariff plans will this affect?

• Social,

• Close people,

• Profitable,

• Youth,

• Paying is easy,

• Free issue,

• Instant,

• Solid Premium.

What are the conditions for the transfer?

Solid Bank will transfer clients to the Solid Card tariff plan, with the following conditions:

• service is free,

• sms, push notifications – free,

• cash withdrawal from ATMs of third-party banks – free of charge,

• issue of 1 additional card to the account – free of charge,

• issue of 3 additional cards under the “Children’s Card” tariff plan to the account – free of charge,

• issue of a payment sticker – 500₽,

• 11% annual interest accrual on the account balance – monthly,

• 3% – cashback in rubles on all purchases, maximum payout amount – 3,000₽,

• Limits on cash withdrawals from ATMs and cash points: 300,000₽ per day, 1,000,000₽ per month.

Is it possible to keep your tariff plan?

Yes, it is possible. If you want to refuse the new more favorable one and keep the current conditions, you must contact the bank office before September 1, 2025.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the terms of the Solid Card on the website by link. And also study the full collection of tariffs for cards Here. You need a collection on the issue and servicing of bank cards from 08/11/2025.

If you have any questions, you can contact our hotline: 8 800 775 56 06 (free call within Russia) or Official community of Solid Bank in Vkontakte.

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SPbGASU will implement the best practices presented at the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families

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The 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families was held at Bauman Moscow State Technical University on July 17–18. The festival brought together representatives of universities from all over the country to discuss current issues of supporting student families and became a significant platform for the formation of a unified policy to support young families in the higher education system. Olga Yakovleva, a leading specialist in the youth policy department at SPbGASU, took part in the festival.

“In the context of modern socio-economic challenges, such events are of particular importance, allowing us to develop uniform standards for supporting young families, exchange best practices between universities, and create favorable conditions for combining study and family life,” said Olga Yakovleva.

The central event was a plenary session with the participation of the Chairperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko and the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia Valery Falkov. During the discussion, priority areas of state policy in relation to student families were identified.

The participants' attention was particularly drawn to the presentation of the draft standard for family policy in universities, developed by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. The document provides for the creation of special support services for student families, the development of social programs and benefits, and the organization of psychological support.

"Participation in the festival allowed us not only to get acquainted with the best practices of other universities, but also to make proposals for improving the system of support for student families. We will use the knowledge we have gained in adapting the best practices to the conditions of our university, in developing new social initiatives and creating a comfortable environment for students raising children," explained Olga Yakovleva.

She emphasized that the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families was an important step in the formation of a comprehensive system of support for young families in higher education, and SPbGASU, following modern trends, plans to actively develop this area, providing student parents with opportunities for high-quality education and harmonious family development.

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