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The National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) presented the results 15th monitoring of the quality of admission to state-funded and fee-paying places at Russian universities in 2025Novosibirsk State University remains among the leaders of Russian higher education and continues to challenge Moscow universities for the top spot: based on the 2025 results, it ranked 15th in the ranking of the best Russian universities based on the quality of total admissions. The top group includes 10 Moscow universities, three from St. Petersburg, and one representative each from Tatarstan (Innopolis), Nizhny Novgorod, and Novosibirsk (NSU).

At NSU, the average Unified State Exam score for state-funded places was 83.8, while the average overall admissions score (fee-based state-funded places) was 80.4. In 2025, NSU admitted 116 Olympiad winners and runners-up. The geographic scope of admissions also expanded: first-year students from 64 constituent entities of the Russian Federation were admitted to NSU, bringing the share of out-of-town students to over 70%.

According to HSE, for the first time in the ranking's history, technical universities—MIPT, MEPhI, and the Central University—have entered the top three. Thus, government policy aimed at prioritizing the development of engineering and technical specialties, as well as the growing demand for highly qualified specialists in these fields from companies and enterprises, is yielding results. Since 2024, a steady trend has been observed, with an increasing concentration of high-scoring applicants specifically at technical and IT-focused universities.

NSU has also noted an increase in demand for STEM programs: according to the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, the largest increase in the number of applications from applicants was observed in the following programs: "Informatics and Computer Engineering," "Mathematics and Mechanics," "Mathematics and Computer Science," "Applied Mathematics and Physics," and "Physics."

"The university is consistently developing a systemic model for training personnel for technological leadership based on the integration of educational activities with engineering research practices. The training of research engineers capable of developing technological products and solving complex scientific and technological problems relies on the traditionally high level of fundamental training of NSU students. This is ensured by the university's deep integration with the research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Moreover, in recent years, NSU's pool of high-tech companies with which the university collaborates on educational and research projects has significantly expanded," commented NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny.

NSU is introducing new educational programs supported by industry-leading companies. This allows students to engage in real-world projects and challenges posed by industry while still in their studies. The infrastructure of the new campus also provides additional educational opportunities.

Thus, on September 1, 2025, classes began in the classroom building, which is part of the second phase of the new NSU campus, being built as part of the national project "Youth and Children." The university's new educational programs are also being implemented in the new academic building. One of them is Bachelor's program in Applied Artificial Intelligence, which is co-financed by industrial partners to the extent of at least 30%. In 2025, it won a federal grant competition for training top specialists in artificial intelligence (the only university in the Urals region to do so). The pilot program enrolled 176 students from more than 25 regions.

The NSU Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) offers an educational format called educational and research laboratories, which were created with the support of companies. Currently, the FIT has four such laboratories, one of which is a joint project with the largest Russian developer of database management systems (DBMS) Postgres Professional — opened in 2025. Since 2024, the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics has been working Master's program "Digital Twins and Scientific Engineering", which is being implemented with the support of the State Corporation Rosatom. In February 2026, a new project was launched at the Novosibirsk State University's Moscow Mathematical Faculty. School of Mathematical Modeling of the Joint-Stock Company "Engineering and Technical Center "JET"(JSC ITC JET, part of JSC Rosatom Service).

In 2025, NSU became one of the leaders among regional universities in training IT specialists (national “Rating of Universities in the Digital Economy” (https://d-economy.ru/analyst/ranking-universities-of-digital-economy-2025/). NSU also maintains its leading position among regional universities in the 2019–2024 IT graduate salary rankings by SuperJob portal, ranking 7th.

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Novosibirsk State University announced the results of the selection round. Physics Olympiad "Your Path to Real Science", which was held in December not only in Russia but also, for the first time, in foreign countries. Over 100 international students from African countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea—as well as China, participated in the Olympiad. Twenty-six participants advanced to the final round: 11 from China, 14 from Mali, and one from Niger. The Center for Public Diplomacy co-organized the Olympiad in Africa, and partners of Novosibirsk State University co-organized the Olympiad in China.

All students from non-CIS countries who made it to the final round are prize winners in the qualifying round, not only among international participants, but also among all Olympiad participants, of which there are more than 1,000 this year.

NSU and the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have been holding the Physics Olympiad for schoolchildren, “Your Path to Real Science,” since 2019. However, it has a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1970s and 80s and is based on the format of entrance examinations. Faculty of Physics of NSUThe Olympiad is designed for students in grades 8–11 and aims to develop their physical intuition through solving both standard physics problems and unique assessment and demonstration problems. "Your Path to Real Science" is included in the list of the Russian Council of School Olympiads (RSOSH) and has been assigned a second-level rating.

"We were very pleased with the results of the selection round for international schoolchildren. It's important to note that we did not adapt or simplify the tasks for international participants. The results showed that the level of preparation of schoolchildren in China significantly exceeds that of other countries, which is likely due to the high level of competition and prestige of education in China. Nevertheless, talented students whose work stands out for its quality are also found in other countries. In particular, there are many such students from Mali. We look forward to seeing them at the final round, where they will be presented with interesting, non-standard problems, such as an evaluation problem and a demonstration problem," commented Artur Pogosov, Chairman of the Olympiad's Methodological Committee, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, and Head of the Department of General Physics at the Faculty of Physics at NSU.

"The university sees one of the main goals of holding Olympiads abroad as supporting international students' interest in pursuing natural sciences and identifying the most talented and motivated students. This, in turn, positively impacts the prestige and image of Novosibirsk State University and Russian higher education. Therefore, a decision has been made to expand the geographic reach of Olympiad participants next year by adding new venues in various countries," said Evgeny Sagaydak, Head of the NSU Education Export Department.

The final round for citizens of Russia, the CIS, and other countries will take place on March 22. Winners and runners-up of the final round will have the opportunity to enroll at NSU and other leading Russian universities without entrance examinations.

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Professor of the Department of Source Studies, Literature and Ancient Languages Humanitarian Institute NSU lecturer Oleg Donskikh discussed how humanity evolved from simple drawings and pictograms to the invention of the alphabet and fully developed writing, as well as the impact this had on our civilization. His lecture was part of the popular science marathon "Darwin Week", which is traditionally organized by Novosibirsk State University in February. This year, the event was held for the first time at the venue new campus of NSU.

People learned to draw before they invented the alphabet, but the drawings found in caves where ancient humans were stationed cannot be called writing, although they could have had a certain ritual significance.

"Writing is the term used to describe images that, in one way or another, reflect the language spoken by those who use these signs, and Stone Age rock art does not meet this criterion," explained Professor Donskikh.

Writing emerged somewhat later, independently in four centers: Mesopotamia and Egypt, China, and Mesoamerica. All modern writing systems, of which there are currently between one hundred and four hundred, according to various estimates, trace their roots to one of these centers.

The speaker demonstrated in detail how this process took place using the example of the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and Egypt, taking as a basis the hypothesis of the French-American researcher Denise Schmandt-Besser.

Beginning in the late 19th century, archaeologists explored virtually all of Mesopotamia. They unearthed the ruins of numerous settlements and assembled impressive collections of artifacts. Excavations at sites ranging from eastern Turkey to northern India yielded thousands of clay artifacts of unknown purpose. These were small figurines in the shape of cones, cylinders, and spheres, but their purpose remained a mystery for a long time.

Until the young archaeologist Schmandt-Besserat hypothesized in the 1970s that these were tokens for counting. This method of counting had been known since the Stone Age—the so-called one-to-one correspondence, or bijection. It's very simple: count something by comparing it to something else; for example, to count five sheep, you could use five sticks.

In Mesopotamia, clay objects were used to take this primitive method to an unprecedented level of sophistication. The shape and size of each artifact represented the type and quantity of various goods. In the agrarian economy of that era, such a system helped keep track of livestock and harvested crops. Tokens allowed for the calculation of the total inventory budget, served as a means of storing information about their quantities, and were used to verify the delivery of these goods to their destination.

Around 3100 BCE, Uruk, the ancient Sumerian city-state, experienced a qualitative leap: instead of storing clay tokens themselves in special clay "envelopes" imprinted with the tokens contained within, they began using the imprints themselves on clay tablets. Once this system became widespread and an understanding of what each individual image symbolized became universal, a logical question arose: why store clay tokens at all when it was easier to draw the desired symbol with a reed pen? Thus, the ancient system of three-dimensional counting objects evolved into a system of two-dimensional symbols. Consequently, a demand arose for people skilled in recording and processing information about goods in this manner.

"So writing emerged simultaneously with such a remarkable profession as accountant," Oleg Donskikh emphasized. "And, by the way, the first known recorded name, Kushim, belongs to an accountant."

The plaques contained not only information about the goods themselves, but also the names of those who owned them. They were written as follows: the name was divided into syllables, then each syllable was drawn with a symbol representing an object that sounded similar to it, with a note indicating that the reader was referring not to a collection of objects, but to parts of a name.

A major step in the development of writing occurred during the period when people began to build urban settlements, where social stratification increased significantly. Entire groups of people formed who used pictograms to convey information: merchants (traders), scribes (officials), and priests who recorded sacred texts.

To facilitate communication between large groups of people, a common set of symbols was needed. As symbols became more universal, their simplification followed. At the same time, it became clear that tokens were insufficient to convey all the necessary information. Furthermore, they could only describe objects, but not abstract concepts.

To solve this problem, people followed the same approach as when writing the names of the owners of goods on tally tablets, using symbols for monosyllabic objects, supplied with a determinative (a special sign indicating that the sound, not the meaning, is important here).

“Phoneticization is the main tool that ultimately led to the emergence of writing in the sense that we understand it,” the scientist explained.

Thus was born the famous cuneiform script, now considered one of the world's first writing systems. It was quite complex and was taught in specialized scribe schools. As Oleg Donskikh noted, these schools taught not only writing but also other disciplines and skills required by officials.

The teaching of writing itself was based on specialized canonical texts, which can already be considered literary. But literature proper also emerged, most notably the Epic of Gilgamesh, considered one of humanity's first literary works.

A couple of centuries later, writing emerged in Egypt in a similar fashion (for this reason, many researchers don't consider it a separate center of writing, but rather view it in conjunction with Mesopotamia, which influenced the Egyptians). However, the Egyptians did not copy cuneiform, but created their own system, better known today as hieroglyphs, although for everyday purposes they used the simpler demotic script.

Later civilizations that emerged in the Middle East developed their own writing systems based on these two ancient systems, but they also introduced their own innovations. For example, the Phoenicians were the first to invent an alphabet, which in turn gave rise to the Greek alphabet (still well known today), as well as the Aramaic syllabic script, which was widely used in ancient times. It's worth noting that Aramaic was widely spoken in the Middle East and was the language spoken by Jesus Christ.

Some writing systems evolved and gave rise to new ones, while others, conversely, disappeared. Oleg Donskikh cited the Minoan script of Ancient Crete as an example of the latter.

The Minoan culture was renowned for its complex architecture (just think of the famous palace of Knossos), art, and the creation of exquisite objects. But their most enigmatic achievement was Linear A, which remains undeciphered to this day. All that scholars know about it today is that it is a writing system consisting of approximately 75 symbols, each symbol representing a syllable.

"The fact is that this script wasn't widespread; it was used by the kings of Crete for their own purposes, and it was taught to a very limited circle of people in special schools. And when this civilization collapsed after the volcanic eruption on Santorini, which caused a tsunami and ashfall, and the subsequent Achaean invasion, its writing rules vanished into oblivion, along with their elite speakers," explained Oleg Donskikh.

In the final section of his lecture, Professor Oleg Donskikh cited a quote from Plato, who considered writing not a human achievement, but rather a folly or a vice. "Anyone with intelligence will never dare to express in words what is the fruit of their own reflection, especially in such an inflexible form as written symbols," the famous philosopher said, believing that the texts that emerged in his era destroyed the most valuable aspect of the teacher-student bond and imparted valuable knowledge to the ignorant, who were in no way worthy of it and were incapable of understanding it, only distorting it.

Nevertheless, writing continued to develop and became one of the cornerstones of virtually every civilization. And today, few except specialists know that it all began with inventory control in the settlements of the ancient inhabitants of Mesopotamia, the land of the Near East.

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On February 16, 2026, the opening of the Modeling School of the Joint-Stock Company Engineering and Technical Center JET (JSC ETC JET, part of JSC Rosatom Service) took place at Novosibirsk State University (NSU).

Rosatom places special emphasis on training qualified personnel and supporting the comprehensive development of young people, including in engineering and mathematics. Established at the country's leading technical universities, the JET Engineering and Technology Center's Modeling Schools immerse final-year students in mathematical modeling and develop digital competencies relevant to the IT market.

Training at the Modeling School is based on the domestic innovative platform for mathematical modeling and digital twin creation, REPEAT (developed by JSC ITC JET). The Modeling School will provide comprehensive training for engineers in digital modeling.

"Creating our own modern developments and innovations for industry, training highly qualified specialists in technology and mathematics, and developing centers of excellence—these and other objectives for strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty are our goals as we expand the School of Modeling network. We believe that active and motivated NSU students—future graduates of the School of Modeling—will join the growing ranks of professionals capable of solving problems of national importance," noted Sergey Bukreev, Director of JET LAB.

As part of our development strategy, the university aims to strengthen the participation of industrial partners in educational projects. This helps us train specialists who, even during their studies, are immersed in the real industry environment, participating in projects and solving problems initiated by companies. Rosatom State Corporation is one of the university's key industrial partners. Since 2024, we have been working with a joint program. Master's program "Digital Twins and Scientific Engineering" on Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics"The opening of the Modeling School marks a new and important stage in our collaboration. I am confident that this will open up additional opportunities for our students," commented NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny.

The School of Modeling at RSU has joined the growing network of engineering and mathematical schools of JSC "ITC "JET": students from KSPEU (Kazan), TPU (Tomsk), DSTU (Rostov-on-Don), KubSTU (Krasnodar), MPEI (Moscow), UrFU (Yekaterinburg), RSU (Moscow), and LETI (St. Petersburg) are already learning the basics of mathematical modeling on REPEAT.

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On February 11, the House of Scientists of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences held an anniversary Academic Hour for schoolchildren from the Sovietsky District of Novosibirsk. This year, the project celebrated its 15th anniversary. About 200 students from Akademgorodok schools gathered in the small hall of the House of Scientists. One of the speakers at the meeting was the dean Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) NSU Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Lavrentyev.

The Academic Hour traditionally takes place as part of Russian Science Day and brings together leading scientists from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, university professors, and schoolchildren from Akademgorodok. Over the years, the project has become an important educational bridge between fundamental science and the younger generation.

Opening the meeting, the organizers recalled that the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences was established in 1957 on the initiative of Academicians Mikhail Lavrentyev, Sergei Sobolev, and Sergei Khristianovich for the comprehensive development of science and productive forces in Siberia. Today, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences unites 72 research institutes and approximately 11,000 researchers, with almost half of the scientific potential concentrated in the Novosibirsk Scientific Center.

Lyudmila Litvinenko, Head of the Education Department of the Sovetsky District of the Novosibirsk City Hall, emphasized:

"You're incredibly lucky to live here in Akademgorodok. This place possesses a unique research gene. Perhaps after this lecture some of you will decide today, 'I want to be a scientist.' Or perhaps some of you have already decided long ago. May your dreams come true."

In his speech, Mikhail Lavrentyev addressed the schoolchildren and discussed the opportunities offered by studying at Novosibirsk State University and living in Akademgorodok.

"You live in a truly unique place. In Moscow, there are more academics, but they're scattered throughout the vast city. But here, you leave one institute and immediately enter another. This concentration of science produces a stunning effect," he noted.

Speaking about the traditions of Akademgorodok, Mikhail Lavrentyev recalled the role of its founder, Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentyev, a mathematician who left his mark on a vast number of applied fields: from calculating the optimal airfoil for aircraft wings to creating the first Soviet computers.

"This is an example of how fundamental science translates into real-world technologies—for the nuclear industry, space, and manufacturing. And today, being here, you can be at the forefront. Science is interesting because you're doing something no one else has done. You're creating technologies that people will use tomorrow," said the dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies.

The report paid special attention to the specific features of education at NSU.

"Of the nearly thousand universities in Russia, only two operate according to the Phystech principle: the majority of faculty members are active scientists and specialists who simultaneously conduct research and teach. At NSU, you're taught by those who are doing science and creating technology with their own hands," Mikhail Lavrentyev emphasized.

Today, NSU enrolls approximately 9,000 students. The university actively collaborates with industrial partners, including 2GIS, the Center for Financial Technologies, Sberbank, the YADRO Group, and others. At the Faculty of Information Technology, headed by Mikhail Lavrentyev, approximately 65% of the faculty are practicing industry professionals.

"When you enroll at NSU, you don't just study; you meet your future employers. We have joint labs, real-world projects, and internships. Studying with us is challenging, but interesting. You definitely won't be bored," Mikhail Lavrentyev emphasized.

The topic of artificial intelligence took a special place in the conversation.

"Artificial intelligence doesn't replace the work of an IT specialist; it changes it. If you understand what AI can and can't do, you can find your niche in any field—from engineering to the humanities. Even if you enroll in a non-technical program, you can simultaneously gain digital competencies," concluded the dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies.

At the end of the meeting, project organizer Academician Vasily Fomin summarized the main message of the Academic Hour:

"It's better to be needed than free. You can be free and do nothing. Or you can be needed—by the country, by science, by people."

The anniversary Academic Hour once again confirmed that Akademgorodok remains a space where schoolchildren can directly hear from leading scientists and take the first step toward a scientific career.

For NSU, participation in such meetings is an opportunity to demonstrate to future applicants that the university and science in Siberia continue to develop and offer real prospects for young people.

Material prepared by: Ekaterina Mukovozchik, NSU press service

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Novosibirsk State University held the grand opening of a branded zone for Postgres Professional, the market leader in data management and processing systems (DBMS). The zone is located on the first floor of the NSU academic building (1 Pirogova Street). The opening was attended by NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny, Dean Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) NSU Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Lavrentyev and Postgres Professional CEO Ivan Panchenko. Following the official presentation, there was time for informal networking, and company-sponsored prize drawings were held.

NSU Rector Dmitry Pyshny thanked the company for its cooperation and emphasized the importance of working with industrial partners:

"Creating a branded zone is an excellent marketing practice, and the key here is not only to remind people of our presence, but, most importantly, to demonstrate a friendly attitude, highlighting our mutual trust and prospects for cooperation. Having a reliable industrial partner is a true asset and a significant achievement for NSU. Therefore, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the company for standing by our side and showing interest in the university not only for finding future employees but also for joint projects. Your laboratory work and your colleagues who teach here are especially valuable, sharing the latest knowledge and experience with students—both in the educational process and in the development of cutting-edge technologies."

Postgres Professional is a Russian database management system developer and NSU partner in the field of systems programming. The company's activities in Akademgorodok cover the full cycle of specialist training: from research in the LabSUBDFIT laboratory to professional internships and a dedicated section at the International Scientific Student Conference (ISSC-2026). The company creates an environment for the development of technologies and talent in the field of data science. According to the 2024 CSR study, the company ranks first among market leaders in data management and processing systems. The Postgres Professional team is also actively developing the open-source PostgreSQL database management system. It ranks first in Russia and is among the top five internationally for contributions to the PostgreSQL open source code.

"I'd like to say that we have many excellent partners, but the university's industrial partners hold a special place among them. Even if you look at the International Scientific and Technical Conference and other events, it's clear that Postgres Professional isn't just looking for recruits and future employees; it's investing in the development of database technologies. I'd also like to point out that the company organizes its own conferences and encourages, and sometimes even funds, our students' trips to these professional events, where they present their papers. This creates a wonderful connection: students achieve excellent results thanks to the interesting challenges the company offers. This collaboration is a true synergy between education and business, something we can be proud of and want to develop further. I hope the lab will continue to grow. I'm especially pleased that it is primarily founded by graduates of our university, and that's truly wonderful," noted Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies.

The space's functionality is focused on effective teamwork. It features a 3x3m whiteboard and mobile puzzle tables made of durable plastic. The trapezoidal shape of the furniture allows for quick transformation to suit current tasks. All furnishings, with the exception of chairs, are custom-made. For comfortable use of technology, 28 power points are provided.

"Our company has a long-standing partnership with the university, and we are very grateful for its warm welcome and support. Thanks to the university, we were able to not only open this wonderful space but also implement numerous joint projects: a student lab operates here, summer schools are held, our courses are taught, and students defend their theses in computer science and other fields. All of this represents cutting-edge research in databases, which is being implemented in products used by major companies in our country, and some even abroad," said Ivan Panchenko, CEO of Postgres Professional.

Postgres Professional's key task was to design a multifunctional space combining work, leisure, and educational areas. The rich color palette of Postgres Professional's corporate style is combined with carefully considered ergonomics, creating a comfortable environment for NSU students. The visual centerpiece of the space is a large-scale image of an elephant, a recognizable symbol of the Postgres community, and an inspiring quote from the company's CEO, Ivan Panchenko.

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On February 6, a delegation of NSU students and faculty visited Secondary School No. 3 in Iskitim and spoke to high school students about why they should attend university, what distinguishes it from other Russian universities, and the prospects that studying at NSU offers. The students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of one of Russia's leading universities through master classes and interactive activities. Approximately 160 students from other Iskitim schools also participated in the event.

"The choice of NSU was obvious and practically uncontroversial. NSU is a global center of science in Siberia, and we decided to time the university's visit to coincide with a significant date—February 8, Russian Science Day. The main goal was to show the children that science isn't just about textbooks, but also about real-world technologies, innovations, and career opportunities. The program included the most in-demand areas, covering everything from technologists to humanities and medical professionals—so every child could find something they could relate to," shared Sofia Baimler, advisor to the director for education and interaction with children's public associations at Secondary School No. 3 in Iskitim.

Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 had the opportunity to interact with students from the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technology, the Physics Department, the Advanced Engineering School (AES), the Geology and Geophysics Department, the Institute of Philosophy and Law, the Humanities Institute, and the Higher College of Informatics (HCI). They were able to not only ask questions about their studies and university life but also try their hand at being experimental physicists, philologists, doctors, engineers, and geologist.

"What I remember most was the meeting with the NSU Humanities Institute, where we analyzed student reviews and criticism of the work. I really enjoyed it; it was very interesting, especially because so many representatives from different departments came. They shared a lot of useful information, and overall, it was a good meeting," shared Elizaveta Bateneva, a 10th-grade student at Municipal Secondary School No. 3.

Sofia Baimler, organizer of the event from Iskitim Secondary School No. 3, also shared her emotions about the event:

"The emotions were incredibly positive! The most valuable thing was the children's sparkling eyes. Many of the children admitted that the immersion format helped them make their final decision on their university choice. We, and I in particular, were delighted with the professionalism of the NSU team: representatives from the institutes and faculties spoke the children's language. Thank you so much for this celebration of science; we truly value our collaboration!"

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