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URAL MOTORSPORT will take part in the Taklimakan Rally 2026.

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The URAL MOTORSPORT team confirms its participation in the 2026 Taklimakan Rally. The Russian drivers will compete in the T5 category in two trucks.

The URAL MOTORSPORT team officially announces its participation in the international Taklimakan Rally 2026, which will take place in China from May 16 to June 3. The competition will offer the team a unique experience in the extreme conditions of the desert and mountain ranges.

The total route length will be 8,000 kilometers across the sandy roads and dunes of the Tien Shan Mountains. The race will start in Urumqi and finish in Aksu. Of the total mileage, 4,200 kilometers will be high-speed special stages, where athletes will have to demonstrate maximum concentration and skill.

As usual, URAL MOTORSPORT will compete in the T5 category, fielding two racing cars. The drivers will face off against experienced competitors from the KAMAZ-master team and Chinese truck-class competitors. Organizers and experts expect a tense battle on the track – the showdown between these long-time rivals promises to be one of the most spectacular events of the rally.

Reference: The Ural Automobile Plant team has a rich history of competing in prestigious international rally marathons, including the Paris-Dakar and the Silk Way Rally.

The crews that will conquer the Asian tracks will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on the team's official websites.

URAL MOTORSPORT Team Principal Viktor Yakovlev: "Taklimakan is a new stage for us. It's a test of sorts for both the team's equipment and spirit. We know the desert and dunes are unforgiving, so we're preparing for them with the utmost care. I'm confident the spectators will see a real truck battle."

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A command and staff exercise with the Northwestern Operational Command has begun in Belarus.

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Minsk, March 31 (Xinhua) — A command and staff exercise with the Northwestern Operational Command began in Belarus on Tuesday. The Belarusian Ministry of Defense released the relevant information.

The command and staff exercise is being conducted under the leadership of Pavel Muraveyko, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defense of Belarus. He heard the decision of the commander of the Northwestern Operational Command regarding the deployment of the formation's forces.

The training is aimed at improving the work of headquarters in planning operations, taking into account the analysis of the experience of modern military conflicts, and will last three days. –0–

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Two people were killed and more than 70 injured in an explosion at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant in Russia's Tatarstan, according to Sibur.

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Moscow, March 31 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and 72 others were injured in an explosion at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim chemical plant in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. The press service of Sibur, the Russian petrochemical company that owns the plant, reported Tuesday.

"According to updated information, two people died as a result of the incident at Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Eight people were hospitalized. The remaining 64 who sought medical attention suffered minor injuries, such as cuts from broken glass and bruises, and were treated at the scene," according to a statement published on the company's website.

It is noted that more than 150 personnel from the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (MES) and 54 units of specialized equipment are involved in extinguishing the fire.

Specialists from accredited laboratories are monitoring air quality. "No threats to residents or the environment have been identified. The monitoring results will be published on the company's website and official social media," the statement stated.

The press service of the Tatarstan Republic Prosecutor's Office stated that an investigation has been launched into the fire. "The Nizhnekamsk City Prosecutor's Office, together with relevant experts, will determine the causes and circumstances of the incident and provide a legal assessment of compliance with safety requirements," the agency noted.

Nizhnekamskneftekhim is one of Sibur's largest production sites for synthetic rubbers and plastics in Russia. The company is among the world's leading producers of petrochemical products.

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China and Pakistan have put forward five proposals to restore peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East.

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BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) — China and Pakistan put forward five proposals to restore peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.

The proposals include an immediate cessation of hostilities, the prompt commencement of peace talks, ensuring the security of non-military installations, ensuring the safety of navigation, and upholding the primacy of the UN Charter. –0–

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Breaking: Iran threatens to strike targets "involved in espionage," naming major US tech companies

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CAIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday warned that companies it accused of involvement in "terrorist espionage" could be targeted, naming several major US technology firms and calling on their employees and residents of nearby areas to leave areas where the companies are based.

The IRGC said in a statement that institutions it claims are involved in intelligence operations, communications technology development, and artificial intelligence used in strikes against Iran would be considered “legitimate targets.”

The statement specifically named several companies, including Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Meta, among others. –0–

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"Royal Copenhagen" and "Artist. Teacher. Personality"

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The Kuskovo Estate invites you to the east wing of the "Large Stone Greenhouse" pavilion for two exhibitions. The "Royal Copenhagen" project explores the phenomenon of Danish porcelain from the last quarter of the 18th to the second half of the 20th century. The exhibition "Artist. Teacher. Personality" is dedicated to Galina Antonova, an artist who made a significant contribution to the history of Soviet glassmaking.

Photo: Ostankino and Kuskovo Museum-Reserve

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Sobyanin: Production of medicines for 13 types of cancer has been launched in Moscow

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A resident of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone has begun producing a drug for the treatment of 13 types of cancer. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel. MAX messenger.

"The drug is intended for patients with melanoma, lung cancer, and other dangerous diseases. The medicine's uniqueness lies in its ability to help the human immune system independently recognize and destroy cancer cells," Sergei Sobyanin wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's Messenger channel MAX

The drug is included in the Russian Ministry of Health's clinical guidelines and on the list of essential drugs. The medication will be produced under an offset contract with the city.

Moscow hospitals will soon begin receiving it. This modern therapy will become more accessible to Muscovites, and supplies will be stable.

Production is carried out at one of the largest biotech plants in the country. The company has already launched the production of other drugs for leukemia, lymphoma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

The company's status as a resident of a special economic zone provides tax breaks. It invests the savings in new developments, of which there are currently over 100.

Moscow actively supports such projects. The development of the pharmaceutical industry contributes to the implementation of national projects. "A long and active life" AndHealth TechnologiesMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Vladimir Putin launched the first driverless KAMAZ truck on the M-12 highway.

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Today, March 31, as part of the "Unmanned Logistics Corridors" project, with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, unmanned KAMAZ trucks launched their operations along the M-12 "Vostok" highway.

The ceremony to launch driverless trucks on the M-12 federal highway was also attended by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Russian Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, KAMAZ Deputy General Director for Government Relations Mikhail Matasov, representatives of businesses, government agencies, and freight forwarders.

The President of the Russian Federation emphasized KAMAZ's role in economic development and thanked the team and management of the leading domestic truck manufacturer for this. "Despite the known difficulties, which arise for reasons we know, KAMAZ remains firmly on its feet, developing, and participating in major modern projects such as this one. All the best to you! I wish you success!" Vladimir Putin remarked.

Highly automated KAMAZ vehicles (hereinafter referred to as HATS) from the MAYAK-2 project have been deployed on the M-12 highway as part of the expansion of the experimental legal regime (ELR) for the "Unmanned Logistics Corridors" project. The increased range expands logistics capabilities for transport companies and increases the versatility of cargo delivery.

As a reminder, the first stage of this federal project began in June 2023, with three unmanned KAMAZ long-haul trucks deployed on the M-11 Neva highway. Subsequently, the project's scope was expanded: in August 2024, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree authorizing the launch of unmanned trucking on the Central Ring Road (CKAD) in the Moscow region and the M-12 Vostok highway. In April 2025, KAMAZ participated in the launch of unmanned traffic on the A113 (CKAD). Currently, 18 KAMAZ unmanned trucks are successfully operating on the M-11 and CKAD. The trucks transport real cargo, with a test engineer in the cab monitoring the process. During testing on the M-11 Neva and Central Ring Road highways, unmanned KAMAZ trucks traveled approximately 6 million kilometers and transported 732,000 cubic meters of cargo.

The main difference between the Mayak-1 and Mayak-2 VATS systems is their sanctions-resistant production. For example, the company's engineers replaced the AM side radars with OEM ones, which increased the speed determination accuracy from 0.6 to 0.16, increased the object recognition range from 45 m to 80 m, and improved the communication system.

During the experimental legal regime program, the company significantly improved its VATS technologies. Specifically, the lane keeping algorithm was refined and adjusted, the machine vision recognition range was increased from 80 m to 120 m, the radar vision range was increased from 50 m to 80 m, the lidar vision range was increased from 60 m to 120 m, and the lane detection range was increased from 16 m to 100 m.

"The introduction of an experimental legal regime on the M-11 Neva highway gave us the opportunity to launch highly automated KAMAZ vehicles on public roads and now allows us to test our developments in real-world conditions. Significant progress has been made over the past year. Today, the company's engineers are working on the next improved version of the vehicle – the MAYAK-3 – which will bring the project as close as possible to serial production. It incorporates redundant controls for the computer, steering, and braking systems. A sensor cleaning system has been added, which is especially important in the spring and fall. A semitrailer has been integrated into the integrated vision system. We plan to equip highly automated KAMAZ vehicles with "smart" semitrailers equipped with sensor elements. This will improve the safety of road trains and provide the opportunity to significantly expand the functionality of driverless trucks," commented Sergey Kogogin, CEO of KAMAZ PJSC.

KAMAZ remains the only Russian manufacturer of highly automated vehicles based on its own truck chassis. The launch on the M-12 demonstrates the company's and the country's technological readiness for the transition to driverless transport.

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Recent graduates of the Faculty of Civil Engineering met with students as part of career guidance activities.

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On March 30, a career guidance meeting between students and recent graduates of the Faculty of Civil Engineering was held at the "Growth Point" educational space of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The event was organized with the participation of Sergey Bovteev, Deputy Dean for Career Guidance, Associate Professor, and Candidate of Technical Sciences.

The graduates discussed their employment prospects after graduation and the beginnings of their careers in the construction industry. Sergey Vladimirovich emphasized the importance of participating in such events, noting that live interaction with graduates provides an opportunity to ask pressing questions and form a clearer picture of their future careers.

The meeting was attended by 2024 graduates of the Department of Geotechnics, majoring in "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures." They shared their employment experiences, discussed combining study and work, and discussed their first professional achievements.

One of the speakers, Daniil Fedotov, a reinforced concrete engineer with the Etalon Group of Companies, shared his journey from working in the design department to designing structures and presented projects he has participated in.

His colleague, Alexandra Rakhmankulova, a metalwork design engineer, noted that she began her professional career after her third year, completing an internship at a specialized company. She emphasized the importance of early immersion in the profession and actively seeking internships: "Don't be afraid to try different directions. It's okay to make mistakes. The main thing is to find what truly suits you."

Graduates discussed with students the differences between construction fields—design, construction work, and building surveying—and shared personal observations about the advantages and disadvantages of each field. Particular attention was paid to the skills necessary for a successful career start, including the ability to work with calculations, drawings, and professional software.

The meeting addressed the issue of choosing a specialization. The speakers emphasized that the choice largely depends on personal preference – some seek detailed design and calculations, while others prefer working on a construction site.

Students actively asked questions about salaries, career advancement, and professional prospects. The organizers noted that similar meetings will be held regularly with the participation of graduates from various fields.

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Sobyanin: Restoration of the domes and crosses of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is nearing completion

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Repairs to the main dome and bell tower domes of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior are 90 percent complete, and are scheduled for completion in June. The building's reconstruction was described by Sergei Sobyanin.

"We've now begun work on the domes and crosses. We're carrying out meticulous restoration work. It's not really visible from a distance, but there were serious problems there, too. We had to replace about 500 cast bronze decorative elements. Each element weighs about 50 kilograms—between 20 and 70. 500 elements! There are about 40,000 smaller elements. This is a huge undertaking, but I'm confident the crosses on the church will shine with their former beauty by Easter," explained Sergei Sobyanin.

The stylobate, facades, and domes of the Christ the Savior Cathedral are being renovated. Major repairs to the cathedral's facades were completed in 2023–2024. The renovation project covered 13,200 square meters. In 2025, repairs to the facades and the dome of the gate bell tower were completed.

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' thanked Sergei Sobyanin for his work on the restoration and construction of churches.

"Indeed, this is not only the world's only capital, but also the only major city in the world where churches are being built. And not just some random church built somewhere to commemorate some event. This is a program for building churches in the number necessary to meet the spiritual needs of the capital city of our Fatherland," Patriarch Kirill noted.

In 2025–2026, repairs to the main dome and belfry domes will be underway. They are 90 percent complete, with a completion date of June 2026. Additionally, the cathedral's crosses are being restored and refurbished, with gilded decorative elements being dismantled and restored. They have already been installed on the main dome cross and the eastern and southern belfries. Installation of gilded elements on the northern and western belfries is ongoing. The completion date is April 2026.

"Very soon—during the bright Easter days—the builders will remove some of the scaffolding, and the large golden crosses will shine again in all their glory. A little later, in the summer, we will free the domes from the scaffolding," he wrote on his channel.MAX messenger Mayor of Moscow.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

Since 2018, the strength and performance characteristics of the stylobate section of the Christ the Savior Cathedral have been restored under the Targeted Investment Program. Work is being carried out in sections to avoid disrupting public access. The total area of the renovation is 28,000 square meters. The area of replacing the stylobate section is 25,000 square meters.

"We still have significant work ahead to strengthen the foundations and waterproof them, but these are technical works that we will carry out there in the coming years in a relaxed manner so as not to disrupt the church's operations and services," added Sergei Sobyanin.

The design and estimate documentation is currently being adjusted due to the identification of new problem areas. Construction is 95 percent complete. Completion is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Program for the construction of Orthodox churches in Moscow

Since 2010, a program for the construction of Orthodox churches has been implemented in the capital.

 

152 churches have already been built and are operational. Major construction work has been completed at four churches. Forty-one churches are at various stages of construction.

Temporary churches are erected at construction sites, and Orthodox parishes are created around them, attracting funds from benefactors.

278 land plots were transferred to the financial and economic department of the Russian Orthodox Church for the construction of church complexes, including 210 within the old city boundaries and 68 in the New Moscow.

Restoration of religious monuments

Since 2011, more than 150 churches have been restored through city programs, including those providing subsidies to religious organizations.

In 2025, work was carried out on 63 cultural heritage sites of religious significance. Restoration of 14 sites was fully completed, including:

— the bell tower in the Kuskovo estate;

— the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in the Sviblovo estate;

— Trinity Church on Karamyshevskaya Embankment;

— the Church of the Assumption in the Cossack settlement;

— towers No. 8 and 9, as well as sections of the eastern and southern walls of the Donskoy Monastery;

— the southern clergy house of the Miusskoe cemetery ensemble;

— the church of the Vagankovskoye cemetery;

— a house at the entrance to the Vagankovskoye Cemetery;

— Church of the Resurrection in Plenitsy;

— Church of the Assumption in Veshnyaki;

— Transfiguration Cathedral of the Novospassky Monastery.

In 2026, the restoration of more than 50 religious monuments will continue within the framework of city programs.

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