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The MCD-2 train schedule will be temporarily changed on Saturday.

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On December 6, trains on the Kursk line of the second Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-2) will operate on shortened routes and at increased intervals. This is due to the construction of a new city station. Break.

On the section from Kurskaya station to Pererva, service intervals will be increased to 2.5 hours, from Kuryanovo to Tsaritsyn to 1 hour, and from Tsaritsyn to Podolsk to 30 minutes. Additionally, on the Rizhskoy line, on the section from Kurskaya to Nakhabino station, the service interval will be increased to 20 minutes.

Most trains from Podolsk will take shortened routes to and from Tsaritsyno, Kuryanov, and Pererva. Passengers are advised to travel via Tsaritsyno station and transfer to the Tsaritsyno station on the Zamoskvoretskaya metro line.

On the section from Kalitniki to Pererva, trains in both directions will continue to Podolsk. Passengers should check the train's departure route on the board before traveling.

Residents are asked to check train schedules in advance.carrier's websiteYou can plan a convenient route using the Moscow Metro and Moscow Transport apps.

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The Winter in Moscow project's retail spaces have opened.

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Since the beginning of the cold season at the project sites Winter in Moscow Decorated shopping chalets have opened, offering festive snacks and souvenirs to suit every taste. These cozy little houses have become part of the winter decor and New Year's atmosphere in the city center and surrounding areas. Guests can sample desserts and hearty dishes, as well as purchase gifts and home decor items.

The shopping chalets will offer triple fish soup made with omul, nelma, and muksun, a "Boyarsky" sandwich with baked ham, and New Year's desserts. Visitors can also purchase natural candles, decorative baubles, and Christmas lanterns, as well as original handcrafted items such as knitted toys and accessories, ceramic figurines, handcrafted Christmas tree decorations, and other New Year's items.

New Year's gifts and decorations

In the very center of the capital, on the passage from Manezhnaya Square to Revolution Square, a picturesque fair has unfolded, as if straight out of an old postcard. The stalls feature cotton Christmas tree decorations in the style of bygone centuries, textile dolls, and figurines of Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Unique, handcrafted ceramics, porcelain, clay, wood, and brass items are also on sale.

Stalls selling New Year's decorations have opened on Tverskaya Square. Decorative arrangements of cast pine needles and natural Danish fir (nobilis), green wreaths, and tabletop Christmas trees will add a special charm to any space. Beaded balls and exclusive handmade porcelain Christmas tree ornaments will make your holiday tree decor unforgettable and sophisticated, while handmade soaps and designer majolica figurines make excellent gifts.

The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve offers a selection of unusual souvenirs and decorative items. Marsh creatures, including knitted toads and horses, will add a touch of nature to your home, decorative hot air balloons will add a stylish touch, and Christmas lanterns and houses will create an atmosphere of winter wonderland. Antique books, magazines, postcards, vinyl records, and tableware from yesteryear will evoke nostalgia and add a special touch of coziness to the holidays.

Brigantina Park offers a scattering of natural stone bracelets and beads, as well as amigurumi home decorations. Felted toys, which are in high demand every season, are available on Orekhovy Boulevard and Matveyevskaya Street. They look equally stylish and cozy in a child's room or a study.

For fashionable designer kokoshniks, head to Profsoyuznaya Street. These headdresses remain popular and continue to be a striking part of outfits at celebrations, concerts, and parties.

Those looking for popular New Year's and Christmas decorations, clothing, and accessories in the à la Russe style can find them on Mitinskaya Street. On Sukhonskaya Street, the stalls offer leather souvenirs, plaster boxes for jewelry and small items, as well as candles and diffusers for warmth, comfort, and a pleasant aroma in the home.

Gastronomic rarities

The market stalls on the passage from Manezhnaya Square to Revolution Square attract visitors with traditional meat dishes, such as beef and lamb ribs in a bun with pepper sauce, "Kupechesky" sandwiches with smoked beef brisket, pickled cucumbers, and a spicy honey sauce, and "Boyarsky" sandwiches with boiled pork and ham soaked in honey-mustard sauce and a crispy cucumber. Siberian delicacies add a special charm to the festive cuisine on the capital's central square. Here you can sample a triple fish soup made with muksun, omul, and nelma, a northern version of the "Stolichny" salad with venison, served in a waffle cone, and wash it all down with honey or lingonberry sbiten.

While strolling along the picturesquely decorated Novy Arbat, a glass of the original "Mandarin Sunset" tea drink, with notes of ginger, honey, tangerines, and sea buckthorn, will warm you up.

At Slavy Square, anyone seeking new flavors will be drawn to an innovative approach to fast food. They'll serve 20 types of classic Belgian fries with a crispy crust and soft center, as well as a UFO burger, round like a flying saucer, with a juicy patty and signature sauces.

On Sukhonskaya Street, you can get into the New Year's spirit with the "Prazdnichnaya" appetizer—a small envelope filled with stewed pork and fresh vegetables—as well as unusual drinks: "Novogodniy" cappuccino with the delicate flavor of pine nuts and the aroma of pine, and "Rozhdestvenskoye" cocoa with whipped cream and cinnamon.

For desserts, head to Khachaturyan Street, where you can enjoy sweet Christmas apples coated in a clear caramel glaze with a delicate raspberry flavor and decorated with colorful dragees and marmalade. Also on this street, visitors can enjoy aromatic fermented Ivan-tea, served with natural buckwheat honey and fresh mint.

Bustling fairs and shopping arcades will be open throughout the season, offering visitors to the "Winter in Moscow" venues the opportunity to enjoy New Year's shopping, refresh and decorate their interiors, dine deliciously in the fresh air, and purchase pleasant gifts for family and friends.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

"Moscow Seasons" is a series of urban street events. Its most prominent events include the festivals "Journey to Christmas," "Moscow Maslenitsa," the historical reenactment festival "Times and Epochs," and the gastronomic festivals "Golden Autumn" and "Moscow on the Wave. Fish Week."

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Moscow NGOs support shelters and help find homes for animals.

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Providing treatment and care, organizing adoption shows, and finding loving homes for four-legged friends—the capital's non-profit organizations (NPOs) provide comprehensive assistance to homeless dogs and cats.

You can support the funds' furry wards using the charity service at mos.ru. animal assistance programs Thirteen verified organizations that have been rescuing cats and dogs for many years are featured. With donations from city residents, they purchase food, pay for consultations with specialists and surgeries at veterinary clinics, provide adaptation and rehoming services, build enclosures, and much more.

"The work of Moscow NGOs gives thousands of cats and dogs a warm home and faith in people. Every rescued animal is a unique story of hope. Thanks to the support of caring people, the fates of thousands of four-legged shelter residents are changed every year—they receive a second chance at a happy life, treatment, and love," she noted.

Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the capital's Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy.

From the street to the family

Under the care of a charitable foundation Nika Marusya, a dog, spent five years in a shelter after a car accident. At the Wet Nose Center, she underwent surgery to remove a tumor, and was recently adopted by a loving family, given love and a long-awaited home.

Nika has been helping homeless dogs and cats for over 14 years. The foundation rescues animals from the streets, sterilizes them, vaccinates them against dangerous diseases, and treats them for injuries and infections. Nika has two shelters with 800 beds and a veterinary clinic. There, pets are examined, treated, and prepared for life with families.

Since October 2020, the foundation has helped sterilize over 10,000 homeless animals, treat approximately 3,600, and find new homes for 2,400.

Volunteers from the Nika Foundation find new homes for dogs and cats at Woof festivals. The foundation has been holding these events since 2016. Volunteers bring hundreds of animals from various Moscow shelters. In addition to the exhibition, the festival features photo zones, workshops, quizzes, prize draws, and a charity market. A portion of the proceeds from purchases goes to shelters.

A chance for a long life

One of the foundation's touching stories Dogs Who Love— the fate of Ryzhulya, a mongrel dog who lived her entire life in a shelter. In the spring, she began feeling unwell, short of breath. Volunteers took her to a veterinary clinic for a checkup. An X-ray revealed a lung tumor. Ryzhulya underwent surgery and was prescribed further treatment. Thanks to the support of caring people, the foundation was able to cover the oncologist's appointments, chemotherapy, and follow-up X-rays for the dog. She has completed her chemotherapy course, and is now recovering at the shelter. Ryzhulya, wagging her tail, joyfully greets her guardians. The next goal is to help this furry companion find a home.

Fund Dogs Who Love Since 2017, it has been helping not only homeless dogs but also cats. The organization doesn't have its own shelter, but it regularly supports municipal and private shelters. The foundation helps purchase food, provides necessary veterinary care, and finds new homes for the animals.

Specialists and volunteers regularly visit shelters, walk their charges, and help socialize the animals so they adapt more quickly to life in families. The foundation also organizes educational projects, vibrant festivals, and kindness lessons for children to raise awareness of the problems of homeless animals and promote caring for them.

A new home for old friends

Ward of the fund Helping homeless mongrel animals A 10-year-old dog named Boriska spent 2.5 years at the shelter, arriving there at a respectable age. He recently found a home, friends, and loving owners—Elena and Andrey. Boriska quickly adjusted to his new family and brings them positive emotions every day.

The chances of finding a family for dogs and cats that end up in a shelter at an older age are decreasing every year. Helping homeless mongrel animals specializes in supporting senior four-legged friends, helping them find caring families.

The organization has been in existence for over 10 years and currently provides care to over 700 animals. About 600 of them are over seven or eight years old—an advanced age for a four-legged animal. They require specialized care, food, and veterinary care while volunteers search for new homes. If these animals are adopted by people over 55, volunteers provide additional support, such as delivering dry food to their homes or covering veterinary expenses.

Using the charitable service on mos.ru, Muscovites can support animals in need in just a few minutes, confident that every ruble is going to a good cause. All NGOs listed on the service regularly report on their activities and are listed in the Moscow registry of charitable organizations. They also share stories of rescued animals. Learn how to support those in need using the service atproject page.

The work and development of the charitable service on the mos.ru portal is supervised by the capital Department of Information Technology AndCommittee on Public Relations and Youth Policy with the support of the Public Chamber of Moscow.

The creation and operation of digital platforms for providing residents with public services in various sectors of the social sphere corresponds to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Experts from the "Call Me Back" project reminded people of cybersecurity rules ahead of the New Year's sales.

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December is the month of massive online New Year's sales. Many stores, brands, and marketplaces offer big discounts or lucrative loyalty program promotions. The pre-holiday rush and the desire to buy goods and gifts for friends and family at a great price can lead to inattention. Fraudsters take advantage of this: they base their purchases on genuine sellers' offers and use tricks and manipulation to deceive buyers. Project experts Call me back yourself Department of Information Technology of the City of MoscowThey reminded us of cybersecurity rules and explained how to distinguish a good offer from a scam.

"Scammers often use the same techniques in their schemes: they play on emotions, exploit high demand and hype, and send links to phishing sites or fake promo codes. A little vigilance and adherence to simple digital security rules can help protect customers' payment and personal information. To make the shopping experience enjoyable and safe, we've prepared a guide for adults and children when shopping online," said Valentina Shilina, project manager.

Call me back yourself.

These recommendations will be useful when shopping on any platform, as scammers use a variety of online channels to perpetrate their schemes: marketplaces, social media, email newsletters, and fake store websites.

Common scams

Whether it's stealing money, obtaining bank card details, personal data, or access to social media accounts or government services, criminals employ a variety of tricks.

Experts from the "Call Back Yourself" project have identified the most popular schemes:

— viral videos on social media. The videos offer to earn money by clicking a link and participating in promotions on major e-commerce platforms. The tasks can be varied: filling out a form, paying a fee to join a club, or purchasing products. As a result, the user loses access to their personal account on the government services portal or online store website, their money, and even their personal data, which can be used to hack other accounts;

— spam mailings disguised as promotions from well-known brands. They are sent via private messages on social media, instant messaging apps, or by email. The user clicks the link, provides personal and bank card information, and pays for the purchase. As a result, they are left without money and without the product;

— Fake posts about giveaways. Scammers create fake social media accounts and post about winnings, free gifts, opportunities to win valuable prizes, or earn large sums for simple actions. They use fake comments to create excitement. The link ultimately leads to fraudulent websites, where people enter their bank card details and pay for goods they will never receive;

— Order cancellation due to a "technical error." After a buyer places an order on a marketplace or online store, the seller cancels it. Then, they receive a message via private message or email stating that the cancellation was accidental due to a technical issue on the marketplace, but that they can still purchase the desired item at a deep discount via a direct link. In reality, the link leads to a phishing website belonging to a fraudulent seller. This scheme is most often used when ordering expensive items, such as household appliances or smartphones.

— order confirmation by phone. The operator calls and asks for the numbers from the SMS to confirm the order and add the buyer to the store's register, or the courier delivers the gift or order and asks for the code. This is how the scammers obtain a one-time password for the victim's bank account or government services portal.

Signs of fraudulent offers

During sales, scammers exploit emotions and psychological manipulation to lull victims into a false sense of security. For example, they create the illusion of scarcity—shoppers don't want to miss out on a deal and rush to make a purchase—or they exploit the element of surprise: shoppers are overjoyed at a great deal and forget to keep the SMS code confidential. To recognize scams, it's important to be vigilant while shopping online, resist the urge to give in to emotions, and follow simple guidelines.

First, you need to analyze the price. Sales are a period of significant discounts, but prices that are too low are a warning sign. Official stores don't operate at a loss; it's not profitable for them to sell popular and expensive items at reduced prices.

Secondly, you need to check the website. Visit only well-known and reliable sites, and carefully study information about new stores:

— Check the spelling of the website in the input line. Scammers create websites that are duplicates of popular sites with typos, such as extra characters or misspelled words;

— review the contents of the sections: how detailed and high-quality they are, whether there is contact information, whether there are any errors or empty categories;

— evaluate the assortment: stores selling unrelated categories of goods (for example, smartphones and socks) are suspicious;

— search for information about the site on the internet: reviews from other users, entries in the register of legal entities using the specified details.

Safe Payment Rules

A special bank card, which users deposit before placing an order, helps protect their payment details. They can set a daily spending limit on the card at the bank or in the app, protecting you from hacking—they simply won't be able to withdraw large sums.

In addition, the following rules will help you avoid falling for scammers' tricks:

— all ordering steps—choosing payment, delivery, and delivery time—must be completed exclusively on the store or marketplace website. Employees may call back to clarify details and arrange delivery terms;

— the order price is fixed after placement and cannot be changed;

— You should not transfer money to personal cards or e-wallets at the request of sellers in instant messengers, even if they offer a large discount for this;

— SMS codes should never be disclosed to third parties;

If the store doesn't offer payment upon receipt or in-store pickup, you should approach your purchase with extra caution.

Another important recommendation is to avoid installing apps from unknown sources or files sent via private messages. All verified apps are available for download from your smartphone's official app store. If an advertisement requires you to install additional software before purchasing, it's highly likely from a scammer. Downloading such software poses a high risk of losing control of your device and having your personal and banking information stolen.

Five rules of cybersecurity: Moscow Department of Information Technologies experts have compiled a guide to protecting against fraud.What to do if you've been scammed: step-by-step instructions from the "Call Back Yourself" project

You can learn more about the methods used by criminals and the tools to combat them from the recording of the webinar of the city online project “Call Back Yourself” about safe shopping on the Internet, as well as from records other seminars.

The project regularly hosts seminars for residents. Experts from relevant agencies and representatives of marketplaces, mobile operators, banks, and other relevant organizations explain how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and scammers, protect personal data when shopping online, verify the reliability of an online store, recognize warning signs early, and master cybersecurity and digital hygiene skills.

Information online project Call me back yourself was created in 2022 by the Moscow Government in collaboration with the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow. The project's website provides information about upcoming in-person and online events, as well as informational tips and recommendations from experts, recordings of past webinars, and other useful materials. In 2023, "Call Me Back" won the "Best Social Project Website" category of the "Golden Site" competition. It also received the Runet Prize in the "Information Security" category. In 2025, the project received awards from the "Shield and Pen" international competition of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the 4th All-Russian competition "Regional Information Security Cup."

The creation and support of information security tools, as well as countering cyber fraud, are in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Vintage toys, pine needles, and garlands: how else have New Year's Eve celebrations in central Moscow been decorated?

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With the arrival of the first days of winter, the capital's central streets, boulevards, and squares sparkled with garlands. The project's sites were decorated in a special way. Winter in MoscowManezhnaya Square, the passage to Revolution Square, and Novy Arbat have become part of a fairytale route of 14 iconic locations, where at every stop you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New Year, fairy tales, and magic. Even the outline of this festive route through the city center is shaped like a heart.

A wondrous city of Christmas tree decorations has sprung up on Manezhnaya Square. The atmosphere of an ancient holiday comes alive: a gallery with shopping pavilions selling souvenirs and gifts is decorated with vintage postcards and glowing clouds, seemingly made of cotton wool. A cozy winter town with a decorated Christmas tree and miniature houses has sprung up in the center of the square. And among the snow-covered decorations, you can see Christmas tree decorations from bygone eras. The stage where concerts and performances will take place resembles an old arched train station. Nearby, a decorated kalachnaya (a bakery) with an authentic Russian stove has opened, where you can warm up with aromatic tea and sample delicious pastries. And for those with a special wish, you can drop it into a magical letterbox, hoping your dream will come true.

Walking from Manezhnaya Square to Revolution Square, you can easily be transported to the atmosphere of a bustling Moscow fair of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The air here is filled with the spicy aromas of sbiten and fresh pine needles. Here you can stop for a festive express train with its driver or take photos in the theatrical photo zone. The square is decorated with antique toys that were used to decorate Christmas trees in the distant past. These were soft figurines of fairy tale characters and animals, stuffed with cotton wool. The shopping chalets and wrought-iron galleries are framed with pine garlands. All around rises a mysterious forest of spruce, fir, cherry laurel, holly, and yew.

This season, the even-numbered side of Novy Arbat has been transformed into a street of gifts, adorned with velvet bows, ribbons, and green and red decor. Here you'll find arrangements of decorated fir trees, pines, hollies, dogwoods, and junipers, illuminated by garlands. Novy Arbat will also surprise you with hovering vintage cars and decorated fir trees piled high with gifts. Fir needles in red Art Nouveau-style planters delight the eye and add a festive touch to the space.

A magical Christmas gallery has appeared on the odd-numbered side of Novy Arbat (buildings 13-15, 19-21). A tunnel of fan-shaped arches glows with a deep red light. It is decorated with twinkling lights, elegant red and gold slats, and exquisite decor of fresh pine needles and Christmas tree baubles. Luxurious Nordmann firs can also be seen here, surrounded by vibrant art objects such as large gift boxes and a confetti popper.

Under the vaulted tunnel that stretches along the entire street, guests are greeted by winter displays of decorated fir trees in stylish red planters. Every decorative element is meticulously crafted, transforming this space into a veritable gallery of winter wonders.

In the heart of the capital, vintage aesthetics harmoniously blend with the latest technological solutions, and natural materials with contemporary artistic techniques. This year, over 90 percent of the decorative structures installed in the city had previously been used in holiday decorations. They have been refined, improved, and once again bring a festive feeling to residents and tourists. Along with traditional Nordmann firs, spruces, and pines, hollies and pyracanthas are featured in the decorations. A total of more than 10 thousand evergreen trees and shrubs.

The mos.ru portal previously presented the program for the "Winter in Moscow" project. It runs from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This season, over a thousand events will be held at more than 400 venues across various districts. These include tastings of unusual dishes, charity events, theatrical performances, creative workshops, film screenings, tours, and much more. For more information about the program, you can check out the announcements onproject page, which has already become traditional for the capital.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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Economics as a Thinking Exercise. The first "Economic Challenge" has concluded at NSU.

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On November 20, Novosibirsk State University concluded its first "Economic Challenge"—an innovative educational project involving over 20 students from eight faculties. Over the course of two months, the participants did not attend a single lecture, but learned to think economically through dialogue, debate, games, and simulations of real-life situations.

The challenge started on September 25th and was held every week in Startup studios NSU with the support of Laboratories of Economics and Business39 people attended the first meeting, and the 22 most motivated reached the final.

"We view economics not as formulas and graphs, but as a tool for understanding the world, because economics is its foundation. We teach thinking and understanding, not memorization (we don't teach making people smarter :))," notes Dmitry Markov, a lecturer. Faculty of Economics (EF) NSU and head of the Laboratory of Economics and Business.

The format completely abandoned the traditional presentation of the course. From the very start, participants were treated to logic quizzes, numerical puzzles, and problems involving economic concepts. Instead of lectures, nine teams worked in a dialogue and experimentation mode. The seminar participants were first-year students from the Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), who themselves have gone through the process in the Laboratory of Economics and Business from enthusiastic schoolchildren to mentors.

The game-based "production" activity using construction sets left a particularly strong impression: participants created a product, sought out buyers, and worked with fake money—transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences. After just a few sessions, the students were fluently analyzing financial statements and asking questions like, "How can a company grow with negative equity?" (using Ozon's financial statements as an example).

The project became more than just a learning experience, but a cognitive development environment: participants became more precise in their concepts, more confident in their reasoning, and no longer feared complex topics.

"Today, economic thinking is the same as literacy was 100 years ago. And we're teaching it in a new way. We're very pleased with the results of our new project and the high level of interest and engagement among NSU students! It was a pleasure working with them!" adds Dmitry Markov.

The idea for the project arose spontaneously: during a meeting between representatives of the NSU Startup Studio and the Laboratory of Economics and Business at the NSU Science Picnic on September 1.

"We talked about the future, about students, about what's missing in modern education, and in literally an hour we came up with something that enriched the autumn at NSU: our first economics challenge for all interested students," says Alexey Starostin, director of the NSU Startup Studio.

During the two-month economic challenge, students gained not only new knowledge but also remarkable experience in working with real-world economic problems.

"During the classes, we had time to solve interesting cases and listen to short lectures from Dmitry and the seminarians. I especially liked the interesting approach, which stems from the Austrian school of economics—practice first, theory second. Although it was unusual at first, we eventually got the hang of it. Also, some of the problems were presented in a game format, which made the process more engaging. If you want to sharpen your economic logic, analytical and critical thinking, and make new connections, I definitely recommend participating in the economic challenge," shares Maria Elatintseva, a first-year student at the Faculty of Economics at NSU.

"The first thing I'd like to say to Dmitry for this challenge is a huge thank you and deep gratitude to the entire team of the Economics and Business Laboratory. Such meaningful Thursdays wouldn't have happened if I had missed them all. This challenge helped me better understand how everything works, and it significantly influenced the way I think and make decisions. These two months together were the most interesting and rewarding. I'm also very grateful to my team, which we formed thanks to the challenge. Working with new colleagues from four different faculties at NSU was not only useful but also fun. I'm grateful to everyone for the time spent and the exciting work we did together," says Andrey Schmidt, a first-year student at the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies.

"Learning is light, not learning is darkness." With this motto, I took the economic challenge from the Laboratory of Economics and Business. At first, I thought I'd read a lot about economics and that a simple challenge wouldn't teach me anything, but all doubts were dispelled after the first meeting. A wealth of useful information, knowledge, interactivity, and a practical approach to problems—it all became so engaging that after each meeting, you eagerly await the next one. A big thank you to organizer Dmitry Markov and his team! After this challenge, I gained valuable skills, confidence, and the desire to develop further. — Nikita Sobolev, third-year student Faculty of Physics NSU.

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A powerful rebuff to the enemy: the country commemorates the start of the counteroffensive near Moscow.

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December 5, 1941, marked a turning point not only in the Great Patriotic War but in world history as a whole. On that day, Soviet troops launched a counteroffensive along a front stretching over a thousand kilometers—from Tver (then Kalinin) to Yelets. This decision, made by the Supreme High Command Headquarters (SHGK), marked the beginning of the defeat of Nazi forces near Moscow and halted the seemingly unstoppable blitzkrieg.

Until the last drop of blood

By that time, the enemy was 20–30 kilometers from the capital. Moscow was already circled in red on Hitler's maps. Operation Typhoon, launched in late September, was supposed to capture the city before the frost set in. However, the enemy's plans were destined to fail.

Delays near Smolensk, fierce battles near Kiev, and the Red Army's stubborn resistance—all this cost the Wehrmacht precious time. By December, the German force was exhausted, depleted, and unprepared for winter. Its soldiers were in summer uniforms, their equipment was not adapted to the cold, and their morale was shattered. "The Russians fight to the last man. They very rarely surrender," wrote Franz Halder, Chief of the Wehrmacht General Staff and later one of the instigators of the assassination attempt on the Führer, in his diary with alarm.

Counterattack

Meanwhile, a powerful reserve was being formed in our rear. Siberian and Far Eastern divisions, dressed in white camouflage uniforms, approached the front lines. By early December, the Western, Kalinin, and Southwestern Fronts numbered over a million men, more than 7,600 guns and mortars, nearly 800 tanks, and about a thousand combat aircraft.

On the morning of December 5, troops of the Kalinin Front attacked from the north. The following day, forces from the Western and Southwestern Fronts attacked from the flanks and rear of the Nazis. Soviet units, lacking deep defensive lines, acted decisively and quickly. Fierce battles unfolded on the approaches to Klin, Istra, Tula, and Yelets.

A month later, German forces were pushed back 250 kilometers west. Enemy losses during the first ten days of the counteroffensive exceeded 150,000 killed and wounded, and approximately 800 tanks were destroyed. Army Group Center commander Fedor von Bock complained that his troops were "exhausted."

Eternal memory

This date became a symbol not only of military valor but also of the rebirth of faith in victory. Moscow stood firm, the Soviet Union did not break—for the first time since the invasion of our land, the enemy retreated.

In 1995, December 5th was officially included in the law "On Days of Military Glory of Russia." It reminds us that sometimes the most important step is the first counterattack.

The First Management University community honors with deep respect the memory of those who stopped the enemy on the outskirts of Moscow in December 1941—among them were our faculty and students. Their heroic deed is not only a chapter in history but also a lesson for the future: even in the most difficult circumstances, determination, preparation, and unity among the people can change the course of events.

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A meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union State took place.

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The progress of joint work aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belarus was reviewed.

A meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union State took place.

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk, together with Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Krutoy, chaired a meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. The event was held in Minsk with the participation of State Secretary of the Union State Sergei Glazyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Belarus Boris Gryzlov, and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

The co-chairs of the High-Level Group reviewed the progress of joint efforts aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belarus. They discussed issues in transport, energy, culture, education, and other areas, and heard reports from agencies during the plenary session.

The issues of developing cross-border commuter rail service, granting products from Russian and Belarusian manufacturers the status of goods of the Union State, and developing tourism were discussed.

Another topic discussed was the creation of a Union State Committee on Standardization and Quality. As a coordinating and integrating platform for industrial, scientific, educational, and regulatory matters, the committee is expected to facilitate the development of national quality infrastructures, the removal of technical barriers to mutual trade, increased market protection from substandard products, and consumer protection.

The countries continue to work to implement the provisions of the key integration document – the Main Directions for the Implementation of the Provisions of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State for 2024–2026.

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Tatyana Golikova presented the "Volunteer of Russia" badge at the forum.

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On the eve of Volunteer Day, the National Center "Russia" awarded Russia's best volunteers at the fifth, anniversary International Forum of Civic Participation.

Tatyana Golikova congratulated the forum participants

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the "Volunteer of Russia" badge is being awarded to the country's best volunteers for the second time. "Today, we honor those who perform heroic deeds in their everyday lives with the honorary "Volunteer of Russia" badge. Because from small actions, when combined, a great heart is born. A heart that beats like the heart of our country, our great Motherland, which we all love dearly. And our Volunteer of Russia badge is a great, well-deserved thank you to all of you," added Tatyana Golikova.

The "Volunteer of Russia" badge was established by the government to recognize citizens who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in volunteerism. Eligibility for the award included volunteers with proven volunteer experience (more than 500 hours on the Dobro.RF platform over the past three years), those who demonstrated courage and bravery, and those who performed heroic acts, as well as volunteers who donated blood, plasma, bone marrow, and stem cells, and those who promote bone marrow or stem cell donation.

Among the award recipients is Alexander Sopnev, director of the "Volunteer Search Training for Missing Persons" project from the Amur Region. 685 volunteers have already completed the program, and the region's search rate has increased to 99.3%. Also among the recipients of the award is Daniil Mural from the Donetsk People's Republic, who organized a volunteer blood donation movement in the SVO to rescue civilians and military personnel. Since 2019, he has personally donated 30 blood donations, actively promotes blood and bone marrow donation, and has recruited over 200 new donors. In 2024, he founded the youth donor movement "Donetsk Donor Club."

The Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Chelyabinsk regions represent the largest number of recipients of the honorary title. More than 1,480 volunteers from 79 Russian regions applied for the "Volunteer of Russia" badge.

Volunteers and volunteer organizations alike could share their stories and apply for a commemorative plaque. The regional youth policy authority submitted the application package to the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). An expert council made the decision to grant the commemorative plaque and select the recipients.

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Yuri Trutnev is on a working visit to Buryatia.

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In Ulan-Ude, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held meetings on the socioeconomic development of the Republic of Buryatia and the implementation of master plans; a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the region; an inspection of social infrastructure construction projects; and a visit to the Voin Center.

"Based on the results of the third quarter of 2025, the industrial production growth rate in the Republic of Buryatia was 7.9%. This is above the average for the Far East and Russia as a whole. The growth in the physical volume of construction work is also high: from January to September 2025, it amounted to 47.3% compared to the same period the previous year. In the republic, 1 million square meters of housing was commissioned in 2024–2025. The growth rate of the average monthly wage is accelerating. The republic has a priority development area, and financial support measures are being implemented," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

At the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, two master plans have been approved in the Republic of Buryatia: for the Ulan-Ude Urban Agglomeration and the city of Severobaikalsk. At the direction of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the master plan activities were updated and a corresponding order was issued in October of this year. The master plans provide for the implementation of 88 measures, 18 of which have been completed. These include the reconstruction of the Zabaikalets sports complex, the construction of a clinic, and the renovation and repair of transport infrastructure in Ulan-Ude. Major renovations to the Podlemorye sanatorium, improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Northern Lights parks, and landfill reclamation in Severobaikalsk are also planned. Another 16 projects are under construction, and design and estimate documentation is being developed for 13 projects. A large-scale reconstruction of utility networks in the central part of the city's Sovietsky district was carried out, a clinic was built, a stadium near the aircraft factory was renovated, and trams were purchased.

Buryatia Governor Alexey Tsydenov presented Yuri Trutnev with a report on the region's current socioeconomic development and prospects. "According to our forecasts, the gross regional product will grow by 2.3% in 2025, reaching 563.7 billion rubles. Industrial production for the first 10 months of 2025 increased by 6.8%. This ranks third in the Far Eastern Federal District and 13th in Russia. This growth is driven by record-breaking growth in the mining sector—a 25% increase, one of the best results in the country. Enterprises have increased production of coal, gold, uranium, fluorspar, and polymetals. Starting next year, we will begin mining beryllium. However, the manufacturing industry showed a 4.3% decline. Cardboard production at the Selenginsk Pulp and Board Mill decreased by 6%, and production at Ulan-Udestalmost fell by 22%. Construction activity is high, with growth rates up 47.3%. This ranks first in the Far Eastern Federal District and second in Russia. Social infrastructure upgrades continue. This year, 42 facilities were built: 20 healthcare facilities, 3 schools, and 19 sports facilities. Implementation of the master plan continues," he said.

In 2026, 20 more projects outlined in the master plans are scheduled to begin: 14 in Ulan-Ude and 6 in Severobaikalsk. Key projects next year include the opening of the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia and the new building of the Baikal Theater. Next year, improvements to Ulan-Ude's city center will begin, and design work on the runway in Severobaikalsk will begin.

"It's important that work is underway to secure funding for the master plans. Currently, the Ulan-Ude master plan is 37% funded. This is not bad, considering that funds are allocated in each budget cycle and we still have five years of work ahead. Perhaps the most important project of the Ulan-Ude master plan, related to the implementation of the Clean Air federal project, is now beginning. Yuri Petrovich has given the necessary instructions to ensure this work is fully implemented," commented Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic.

The Hectare and Far Eastern Mortgage programs are in effect; over 18,600 loan agreements have been concluded and over 6,600 people have received land plots.

The Deputy Prime Minister held a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the Republic of Buryatia.

"We must pay attention to how investment projects are progressing. Our experience in the Far East clearly demonstrates that attracting investment is the primary path to regional development. Buryatia has a favorable starting point. Its natural diversity, rich mineral reserves, and unique Lake Baikal create a number of additional investment opportunities. With federal support, 23 investment projects are being implemented here with a planned investment volume of over 314 billion rubles, of which over 150 billion rubles have already been invested. However, much work remains to be done," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

Projects in tourism, agriculture, and industry were presented at the meeting. Green Flow Baikal management reported on the creation of a healing resort within the Baikal Harbor special economic zone, located within the Turka site. Construction of the Gusinoozersky greenhouse complex for year-round vegetable cultivation (Gusinoozersky Greenhouse Complex LLC) continues in the Buryatia priority development area. Ulan-Ude Oilseed Plant LLC plans to build a workshop for producing oil from oilseeds using the cold pressing method. The implementation of the trilateral cooperation agreement between ApatitAgro, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, signed on the sidelines of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum, was discussed. Ugolny Razrez LLC, a resident of the Buryatia priority development area, presented a project for the development of the Okino-Klyuchevskoye brown coal deposit with a design coal production capacity of up to 3.5–4.5 million tons per year. Development of the Ermakovskoye beryllium deposit, including the construction of a mining and processing plant, has begun in the Buryatia priority development area. The project envisages the development of one of the largest beryllium deposits in Russia. where, in addition to beryllium, a significant amount of fluorite is contained.

That same day, Yuri Trutnev heard a report on the construction of facilities included in the Ulan-Ude master plan. The National Museum is 60% complete, the Baikal Theatre and Cultural Center is 40% complete, construction of the Ulaan-Khoto residential complex is underway, and the design and estimate documentation for the inter-university campus has received a positive state expert review.

Yuri Trutnev toured the classrooms and spoke with the instructor staff and top cadets. The students shared their proposals for developing the UAV industry and sought advice on choosing their future career paths. Since the branch's founding in 2023, extensive work has been carried out on military-sports training and patriotic education of young people, training over 10,000 cadets. Today, the branch's instructors include 15 combat veterans, 11 participants in special military operations, masters of sport and candidate masters of sport, and experienced coaches with recognized professional achievements.

Yuri Trutnev also presented an award to Mikhail Andreevsky, winner of the 2024 "Star of the Far East" public and business award in the "Hectare of Victory" category. This category recognizes the best projects within the "Far Eastern Hectare" in support of special military operations. Mikhail Andreevsky built areas for a compact shooting range, a circular shooting range, and a crossbow shooting range, and also equipped a paintball area. The shooting range has become a popular training ground for volunteers serving in the Special Military Operations Zone.

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