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Financial news: On February 18, 2026, the Territorial Development Fund will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is 18.02.2026. The placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 610,000,000. The placement period is 14 days. The date of depositing funds is 18.02.2026. The date of return of funds is 04.03.2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 15.5. The terms of the conclusion are fixed-term or special (fixed-term).

The minimum amount of funds placed per application (in the placement currency) is 610,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant is 1. Auction format: open or closed (Open). The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Applications in preliminary mode from 10:30 to 10:40. Applications in competitive mode from 10:40 to 10:45. Setting the cutoff rate or declaring the auction void before 10:55. Additional terms.

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Dmitry Patrushev and Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev discussed agricultural development and the implementation of environmental protection measures in the region.

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Dmitry Patrushev and Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev discussed agricultural development and the implementation of environmental protection measures in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev. The main topics of discussion were the development of the agro-industrial complex and the region's environmental well-being.

Last year, 1.3 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget to support the agro-industrial complex and rural development in the Vladimir region, and a comparable amount is planned for this year.

The regional governor reported that meat and dairy farming had improved by the end of 2025. In particular, raw milk production last year exceeded 555,000 tons, a record for the region.

The harvest of grain and leguminous crops in 2025 is expected to exceed 300,000 tons, which is also the best result in almost 30 years.

This year, it is planned to increase the area under certain oilseeds and industrial crops.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of providing farmers with all necessary material and technical resources ahead of the start of the season.

The region is placing significant emphasis on improving living conditions in rural areas. Four measures are being implemented in the region in 2026 under the comprehensive rural development program. In the town of Lakinsk, a sports complex and a kindergarten are being built, and a school and kindergarten are undergoing major renovations. From 2020 to 2025, the comprehensive rural development program will benefit approximately 60,000 residents in 12 municipal districts.

Dmitry Patrushev and Alexander Avdeev also discussed the implementation of environmental protection measures. As part of the "Environmental Well-Being" national project, the Vladimir Region plans to commission modern and safe waste management facilities, eliminate accumulated environmental damage, and clean up water bodies. By 2030, 1.5 billion rubles are planned to be allocated from the federal budget for these national project activities.

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Alexander Novak held another meeting on increasing labor productivity.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting on improving labor productivity with the participation of Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Maxim Topilin, representatives of federal and regional authorities, and public associations. The meeting addressed the areas of agriculture, forestry, ecology, sports, and healthcare.

During the meeting, industry ministries and agencies presented programs to improve labor productivity through 2030. These programs focus on implementing modern technologies, applying new management approaches, enhancing organizational culture, standardizing processes, implementing platform-based digital and off-the-shelf solutions, and demonstrably effective best practices.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the importance of examining each sector in terms of specific indicators reflecting ongoing processes and productivity trends. "To ensure sustainable economic development, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all key areas and set more ambitious productivity growth targets. This approach will enable timely, effective management decisions in each area," noted Alexander Novak.

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Denis Manturov addressed participants of the educational program "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood."

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Denis Manturov addressed participants of the educational program "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood."

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov addressed participants of the educational program "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood," the final day of which was held at the National Center "Russia" with the support of the People's Front. The program aims to improve the effectiveness of public and political work in the corporate sector in preparation for the 2026 election campaign.

The total number of participants was over 1,500 people from 88 regions of the Russian Federation, including the capital region, industrial centers, and newly established regions. Forty-seven of Russia's largest companies from key economic sectors participated in the corporate training program, including Transneft, Gazprom, Rostec, Rosseti, and Russian Railways.

The event took place in the format of a plenary discussion, during which representatives of the highest government bodies and the expert community spoke.

"The United Russia party collects all citizens' requests and translates them into concrete solutions. All of this is reflected in its key election document, the People's Program. During the pandemic, the party provided volunteer assistance, helped deliver groceries, and cared for the elderly. It was then that the very instrument of volunteerism, which today, in essence, holds our country together, was formed. From the first days of the People's Military Service, the party launched its humanitarian mission, uniting those willing to help the front and ensuring the creation of a unified system of social support for soldiers and their families. Since 2022, 154 special laws dedicated to participants in the People's Military Service have been adopted. This is an exceptionally important, I would even say, unprecedented event in our country. The implementation of the current People's Program is almost complete. For United Russia, the most important part of the election campaign will be a detailed report on the implementation of the People's Program, on how the party has implemented the national priorities that “The President of the country has defined how life is changing in all our cities and villages,” said Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council and Chairman of the United Russia party.

Denis Manturov outlined the areas that underlie the course toward technological leadership.

"First and foremost, we're talking about machine tool manufacturing, the technological status of which determines the potential of the manufacturing industry. Since 2022, our companies have nearly tripled their machine tool production and mastered the production of high-end machining centers. Currently, the Russian industrial product registry includes over 1,150 types of machine tools. Their use allows for the regular renewal of companies' fixed assets. Domestic industrial robots are also crucial here. Eleven Russian companies currently produce them, and have launched the same number of models on the market. Another dozen prototypes are in the final stages of testing," the First Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Other areas include the development of chemistry and biotechnology, microelectronics and electronic engineering, and space services. Particular attention must be paid to training highly qualified personnel, bridging the gap between fundamental and applied science, and ensuring balanced industrial development in all regions.

"The Russian economy has much to be proud of in its platform solutions. Our digital trading companies are among the top ten largest marketplaces in the world, and these platforms are expanding beyond our borders, expanding to Africa and Asia. Thanks to their activities, new countries are becoming part of the Russian platform ecosystem. Yandex is already global, operating in 35 countries. There, it competes with market giants, offering modern, competitive Russian solutions. Russia is one of only three countries, along with the US and China, that enjoys complete sovereignty over internet, social media, and messaging solutions. But our country is distinguished by its willingness to share its solutions in a partnership format," emphasized Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.

"Over the past decade, we have succeeded in creating a sustainable system—a community of electoral commissions, a unique public-sector institution. Our commissions represent a cross-section of society, representing various political parties. The electoral system is robust, yet dynamic and creative, despite the unprecedented challenges we have faced," noted Ella Pamfilova, Chairperson of the Central Electoral Commission.

"More than 1,500 people, at the initiative of the Popular Front, completed training at the Presidential Academy under the 'Fundamentals of Russian Statehood' program. The participants demonstrated a high level of preparation in the final exam and articulated a wide range of questions for today's discussion. One of the most frequently raised topics was external restrictions and sanctions pressure, which have enabled domestic industry to not only significantly increase production for the defense industry but also maintain growth momentum in civilian sectors," said Alexey Komissarov, co-chair of the Popular Front's central headquarters and rector of the Presidential Academy.

During the plenary session, Rostec State Corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov noted the value of such meetings for business, adding that this is precisely why Rostec promptly responded to the initiative of the Popular Front and the Presidential Academy. According to him, 250 people from 18 holdings and organizations of the corporation completed the educational program.

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Financial news: On holding auctions on February 18, 2026 to place OFZ issues No. 26245RMFS and No. 26254RMFS.

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For bidders

We inform you that, based on a letter from the Bank of Russia and in accordance with Part I. General Part and Part II. Stock Market Section of the Rules for Trading on the Stock Market, Deposit Market, and Loan Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC, the order establishes the form, time, duration, and procedure for holding auctions for the placement and trading of the following federal loan bonds:

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Name of the Issuer Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Name of the security federal loan bonds with constant coupon income
State registration number of the issue 26245RMFS from May 8, 2024
Date of the auction February 18, 2026
Information about the placement (Trading mode, placement form) The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the “Placement: Auction” trading mode by holding an Auction to determine the placement price.BoardId: PACT (Settlement: Ruble)
Trade code SU26245RMFS9
ISIN code RU000A108EG6
Settlement code B01
Additional conditions of placement

The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%.
Trading time Trading hours: bid collection period: 14:30 – 15:00; bid execution period: 15:30 – 18:00.

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Name of the Issuer Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Name of the security federal loan bonds with constant coupon income
State registration number of the issue 26254RMFS from October 17, 2025
Date of the auction February 18, 2026
Information about the placement (Trading mode, placement form) The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the “Placement: Auction” trading mode by holding an Auction to determine the placement price.BoardId: PACT (Settlement: Ruble)
Trade code SU26254RMFS1
ISIN code RU000A10D533
Settlement code B01
Additional conditions of placement

The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%.
Trading time Trading hours: bid collection period: 12:00–12:30; bid execution period: 13:00–18:00.

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120th anniversary of the birth of Agniya Barto

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For millions of children, the poet's lines are familiar from childhood and have remained ingrained in their memories for a lifetime. "They dropped the teddy bear on the floor," "The bull walks along, swinging," "The bunny's owner abandoned her"—these aren't just quotes from poems; they represent an entire world where favorite toys come to life and kindness is felt by the very youngest. Even after many years, they warm the heart and remind us of simple truths.

Childhood, family and education

Agnia was born on February 17, 1906, in Lithuania. Her family later moved to Moscow, where her mother worked as a housewife and her father as a veterinarian. Her childhood was filled with a love of books and rhymes: her intelligent parents taught her to read from Leo Tolstoy and recited Ivan Krylov's fables before bed. Agnia then attended a prestigious gymnasium and, concurrently, the Lydia Nelidova Ballet School. She later entered the Choreographic School. After graduating in 1924, Agnia served in the ballet troupe for a year.

Early attempts at writing and career development

Her first poems were born while she was still studying at the academy. People's Commissar of Education Anatoly Lunacharsky attended a graduates' demonstration concert and, admiring her poetry reading, invited her to join him. At the People's Commissariat, he convinced Agnia that her talent should serve children.

To make a final decision, Barto turned to her friend, idol, and renowned poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. She attended his performance, and at the end of the evening, Vladimir pointed to the children in the audience and said, "That's who I should write for." So, Agnia decided to write for them. Anna Akhmatova became another poetic inspiration for the budding poet.

By 1925, her first poems, "Teddy Bear the Thief" and "Little Chinese Van Li," were published. She also co-wrote "Counting Rhyme," "The Grimy Girl," and "The Crying Girl" with her first husband and poet, Pavel Barto. In 1927, the couple had their first child, Edgar, who died in 1945 when he was hit by a truck. Her second husband was Andrei Shcheglyaev, a correspondent for the USSR Academy of Sciences, with whom Agnia had a daughter, Tatyana. Although Barto preferred to "seek out" her heroes in schools and pioneer camps, the famous lines "Our Tanya cries loudly" are dedicated specifically to her.

In 1936, a true miracle of children's literature occurred: the publication of the famous collection "Toys," which became the poetess's most popular poem cycle. The celebrated poems "Little Bull," "Bunny," "Bear," and "Ball" became integral parts of young readers' lives, teaching them empathy and caring. Equally popular were the collections "Funny Poems" and "Poems for Children."

The Great Patriotic War and social activities

Agniya Barto was a supporter of Soviet power and reflected its values in her educational poems. She emphasized the importance of discipline, accuracy, and hard work.

During the Great Patriotic War, Agnia's family was evacuated to Sverdlovsk, where she learned the trade of a lathe operator and worked at the factory alongside everyone else. Teenagers also worked there, inspiring her to portray the children of war in her works ("In the Days of War" (1941), "Zvenigorod" (1947)). For her labor achievements, she was awarded a prize, which she donated to the construction of a tank. After the war, the writer held literary evenings in orphanages, bringing much-needed warmth and attention to orphans.

A deep desire, even a need, to help people led her to create her own program, "Find a Person," on Mayak Radio in 1965. For eight years, letters of remembrance from those who had lost their families were read weekly. Thanks to this, thousands of people were able to find their loved ones.

Agniya Barto became one of the most celebrated Russian children's poets. Her poems have been translated into numerous languages and are still heard in every home with children. For her work, she was awarded the Lenin Prize and became a second-degree Stalin Prize laureate, but her greatest reward is her vast literary legacy and the bright, happy childhood she has given to several generations.

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Meridian of Friendship fighters about the RUDN University construction team

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In 1960, RUDN University first opened its doors to students from 57 countries, and just two years later, the world's first international student construction brigade was formed. By 1964, it had grown to 74 students from 18 countries. On Russian Student Brigade Day, we highlight the achievements of RUDN University's "Meridian of Friendship."

Over its more than half-century history, over 15,000 people from 117 countries have served in the unit. In 2025 alone, 220 fighters representing 53 countries served in its ranks.

With your own hands

The core principle of "Friendship Meridian" was formulated decades ago and remains unchanged: "Build your own university." Since its inception, the unit has built, renovated, and improved 958 facilities. During the 2025 semester alone (July-August), students renovated 29 facilities totaling over 28,000 square meters:

The Prometheus Linear Unit carried out a major overhaul of the academic and administrative buildings; the Atlanty Linear Unit comprehensively renovated the residential buildings, improving student living conditions; a specialized team professionally painted hardscape and updated street markings; four teams washed 57,000 square meters of window surfaces; a total of 1,207 cans of paint were used in the renovation.

But the work isn't limited to the university walls. Last winter, during Cyclone Frances's record-breaking snowfall in 50 years, 32 students from 15 countries cleared snow from a playground, parking lot, and pedestrian areas in southwest Moscow in just four hours.

In the spring, the team goes out on cleanup days: in 2025, 123 students and staff collected 115 bags of trash on the university grounds and in the forest park, and also helped City Clinical Hospital No. 64 and V.V. Vinogradov University Hospital by painting fences and updating fire safety markings.

Labor is not the only victory

Meridian of Friendship fighters regularly prove that they are the best not only at work, but also in creativity, sports, and social life.

Last year, the team won three first places in the Moskvich labor project in the following categories:

"Performance" – Jean-Pierre Sishugi Bisimwa (Democratic Republic of the Congo); "Team Dance"; "Author's Artistic Words" – Christian Rüstich Stephen Guetanis (Congo).

At the Moscow Student Team Spartakiad, the team of 22 brought home a flurry of victories:

1st place in 3×3 basketball; 1st place in mini-football; 2nd place in arm wrestling (Kahil Khachinde).

In their free time from work and competitions, the guys also go on excursions: last summer, 90 fighters went on a sightseeing tour of Moscow and ancient Kolomna.

Connection between generations

On November 22, 2025, RUDN University hosted a gathering to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the student brigades and the 26th anniversary of the revived "Meridian of Friendship." More than 175 participants from 67 countries—veterans and active members of the brigades—gathered together.

Veterans shared memories of the development of virgin lands in Kazakhstan, the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, and even sugarcane harvesting in Cuba. Thirty-six veterans received commemorative gifts, and distinguished soldiers received the "Shock Worker" badge of honor and letters of gratitude from the rector.

The rally concluded with a concert, where Russian folk songs gave way to African rhythms, and Vietnamese and Latin American dances energized the audience. Students from Africa performed the Builders' March, moving the veterans to tears.

"I watched the celebration with great joy. Events like these are the best illustration of what 'Friendship Meridian' is: unity, traditions, and a true international family," said Luk Thi Ly, a Vietnam veteran.

Second family

"The construction team is a great opportunity for international students to make friends from different countries while working together on a good and useful project. We not only participate in the university renovations but also host events for getting to know each other, bonding, and team building. Over the years at Meridian of Friendship, I've learned to work in a team and embrace the nuances of other cultures. I even tried my hand at directing the annual rally," says Christian Guetanis, a PhD student in the Faculty of Philology.

"I remember my first day on the job: the ceremonial assembly and the initiation ceremony. That was the day I realized I'd made the right choice," says Nathanael Hedwig Hilja Ndakulilwa (Namibia), a student at the Institute of Agricultural Technology.

"The Friendship Meridian is a symbol of strong connections and unity! Every step of this journey is imbued with a profound sense of friendship, cooperation, and cultural exchange that unites the hearts of students around the world. May it continue to inspire new generations to strengthen friendship and mutual support!" — Iram Sumbu (Congo), medical student.

"For me, the student construction team is a school of character and a true team where everyone is willing to lend a helping hand. Among its ranks, we not only learn how to work, but also how to be friends, support each other, and achieve goals together," says Louidor Die Isen (Haiti), a student in the Faculty of Philology.

"The construction team is my second family. Here I made true friends from all over the world, learned to work in an international team, and experienced unforgettable moments and memories that will stay with me forever," says Adeline Dorété Rasouanirina (Madagascar), a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

"Becoming a fighter taught me responsibility, hard work, teamwork, and the ability to find common ground with different people. These skills are invaluable for any profession!" — Keita Ousseynou (Senegal), a student at the School of Management.

"Meridian of Friendship" is more than just a construction team. It's a school of life where students learn to work as a team, understand and respect other cultures, take responsibility, and take pride in their accomplishments. These are living threads that connect continents and generations. And judging by the sparkle in the eyes of today's fighters, this story has a bright future.

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Happy Russian Student Brigades Day!

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On February 17, 2004, the All-Russian youth public movement "Russian Student Brigades" was founded at the All-Russian Forum of Student Brigades in Moscow. For many years, it has united over 400,000 students from 85 regions into a large, friendly family with shared ideas and goals!

The RSO traces its roots to 1959, when Moscow State University students went to the virgin lands of Kazakhstan, initiating the movement of voluntary student construction brigades. Over the following decades, the movement became nationwide, with new branches emerging: teaching, agricultural, service, and guide brigades. By the mid-1980s, the All-Union Student Brigade had over 800,000 members.

Students from the State University of Management, then known as the Moscow Engineering and Economics Institute, also participated in construction teams. Among them were future SUM employees: Vladimir Godin, professor of the Information Systems Department; Alexey Lyalin, rector; Nikolay Nesterov, deputy chairman of the primary trade union of SUM employees; Alexander Raichenko, professor of the Department of Management Theory at the Institute of Public Administration and Law; and others. It was they who, through their own efforts, built our modern campus!

Today, we congratulate the members of the student and teaching teams of the State University of Management, all the participants and veterans of the movement, on this holiday! We wish that your work in the movement and in the virgin lands brings you joy, inspires you to new achievements, and unites you even more strongly with the team! After all, you, like no one else, understand that being its honor is a great pride and responsibility!

Thank you for your tireless work and example of responsibility, leadership, and hard work!

On this holiday, we'll tell you about some of the movement's interesting traditions that remain to this day:

Wearing virgin lands. On the back is a design including the name of the unit, educational institution, nature of activity, unit emblem, and the name of the administrative territory in which the unit was formed. On the front of the virgin lands are patches distinguishing the unit's rank, unit profile, virgin lands, and unit badges. Holidays. New Year's Day is celebrated on the virgin lands on the night of July 31st to August 1st, Defender of the Fatherland Day is celebrated on July 23rd, and International Women's Day is celebrated on August 8th. Symbolic weddings are most often a tradition among construction workers, who work side by side throughout the season. Soldiers are assigned roles—bride and groom, best men, relatives—which are performed throughout the evening. Songs accompany the boys during joint work or rest, and are sung around a campfire with the accompaniment of a guitar. The Eaglet Circle is formed during singing: one hand is placed on the shoulder of a neighbor, the other on the waist, and no one can leave the circle at this moment.

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The end of the Korsun-Shevchenko operation

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On February 17, 1944, the Korsun-Shevchenkovsk operation, also known as the Korsun or Cherkasy cauldron, ended.

Korsun Cauldron

The offensive operation by troops of the 1st and 2nd Ukrainian Fronts began on January 24 and was part of the Soviet strategic offensive in Right-Bank Ukraine. The primary objective of the Soviet forces was to encircle and destroy large enemy groups located in the Korsun and Shevchenkov area.

Cold, snow, and mud complicated the actions of both sides. Despite this, Soviet troops demonstrated incredible courage and fortitude. Their task was nearly impossible: to close the encirclement and prevent the enemy from breaking out. This was more than just a military success. It was a victory of fortitude.

34% of the encircled German forces were destroyed, and two army corps ceased to exist. Furthermore, our soldiers captured significant trophies, including tanks, artillery, and ammunition.

This victory became an important stage on the path to the liberation of all of Ukraine and the further advance of Soviet troops to the West.

Memories of a battle participant

Among the soldiers who fought to the last to stop the enemy was Mikhail Gureev, who worked at the Main Directorate of Management after the war. A soldier's recollections:

"Near the town of Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi, our troops surrounded a large group of retreating Germans. Maintaining the encirclement, we waged extremely difficult defensive battles to destroy the enemy. The enemy attacked our positions day and night, aiming to break through the defenses and escape the encirclement. The Nazis managed to concentrate a large strike force on a narrow section of the front, and at night they broke through our defenses and, what's more, encircled the 240th Division and our mortar regiment. Encircled, we fought off German attacks for over two weeks, suffering heavy losses in manpower and equipment. The enemy was also weakened. We ran out of mines, ammunition, food, and even had serious problems with water. I don't know how it would have all ended if we hadn't received assistance from the Czechoslovak Brigade, which, on the orders of the 40th Army commander, routed the Germans in our regiment's sector, and we, with the remnants of our men and equipment, escaped the encirclement."

The memory of the heroism of soldiers and officers lives in our hearts, and we will pass it on to future generations.

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RUDN University students and mentors recognized for outstanding achievements in 2025

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RUDN University presented rector's commendations to students and staff who made significant contributions to strengthening the university's academic reputation by the end of 2025. Forty students and 21 faculty members received high marks for their success in prestigious Olympiads, research competitions, and projects, as well as for their mentorship, which led to victories and financial support for innovative developments.

Mentors who raised winners

Special thanks are expressed to the teachers and research staff, under whose guidance RUDN students achieved high results.

World-class mathematical mastery

RUDN University students won second and third place at the International Mathematics Competition for University Students (Bulgaria, 2025). Their training was supported by:

Daria Evgenievna Apushkinskaya, Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Viktor Ivanovich Voititsky, Associate Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Takhir Ramilevich Khairullin, Research Intern at the Scientific Development Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People."

Innovative Entrepreneurship: Student Startup

The Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises supported projects by several RUDN University teams. The following were recognized for their mentoring:

Konstantin Evgenievich Samoilov, Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Telecommunications; Ivan Viktorovich Brak, Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Artificial Intelligence; Daria Andreevna Neverova, Senior Researcher at the Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People"; Yakov Mikhailovich Karandashev, Associate Professor at the S. M. Nikolsky Mathematical Institute; Mikhail Sergeevich Shmyrin, Research Assistant at the Center "Mathematics for Promising Young People".

From startup to serial production

The Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises' Start-1 program also brought victory to Anna Tikhonova, a student at the Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology. A certificate of appreciation was presented to her mentor, Anastasia Mikhailovna Stoynova, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology.

UMNIK: Support for Young Researchers

Maria Zimina, a student at the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, received funding for her project through the UMNIK program. Her supervisor, Victoria Vsevolodovna Gudkova, a junior researcher at the Institute for Physical Research and Technology, was recognized for this achievement.

International Recognition: Victory in China

At the "Innovative Solutions for Plastic Pollution" competition (Global Environment Solutions Challenge, GESC; Tongji University, China), the RUDN University team took first place in the "Best Technical Solution" category. The team received awards for their work:

Ekaterina Borisovna Markova, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry; Ksenia Andreevna Seromlyanova, Leading Specialist of the Agrarian-Technological Institute (also a PhD student at the Federal State Scientific Center for Social Sciences), who also personally participated in the project.

St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

The RUDN University team took first place in the foresight session "Digital Technologies Shaping the Future" (SPIEF 2025). A certificate of appreciation was awarded to their mentor, Anton Olegovich Sinelnikov, Associate Professor of the Nanotechnology Department at the Engineering Academy.

Financial Security Olympiad

Law School student Ulyana Kostyleva placed second at a prestigious international Olympiad. Her mentor, Evgeny Yuryevich Komlev, head of the Law School's Department of Judicial Authority, Civil Society, and Law Enforcement, received a commendation.

Digital Olympiad "VOLGA-IT'2025"

Mikhail Poltev, a student in the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, took third place in the "Telecommunications and Information Security" category. He noted that he secured a prize in the competition finals by finding almost all the flags (secret character strings) on Linux. Anatoly Valerievich Tsaregorodtsev, a professor in the Department of Applied Informatics at the Institute of Russian Language, received a commendation for his preparation.

Moscow Student of the Year

Alexander Mironenko, a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, won the Grand Prix in the individual category and the "Patriot of the Year" award. He heads the faculty's student scientific society and regularly organizes various educational events. He is also the author of the project "Along the Roads of the Civil War in Siberia," which aims to create an information resource and conduct field expeditions to reconstruct monuments and sites related to the events of the Civil War in the Novosibirsk Region. His mentor, Marina Nikolaevna Moseykina, a professor in the Department of Russian History, was recognized for his achievements.

Olympiad "I am a Professional"

Five medical school students won the Dentistry Olympiad. Zurab Sulikoevich Khabadze, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, received a certificate of appreciation for their work.

Agronomy and digital product management

The following also won the "I am a Professional" Olympiad:

Alexander Bezukladnov (Agrarian and Technological Institute, Agronomy major) mentored by Alexander Nikolaevich Ignatov, professor in the Department of Agrobiotechnology; Madina Ochilova (Faculty of Economics, Digital Product Management and Innovation major) mentored by Irina Valeryevna Gladysheva, associate professor in the Department of Management.

Tourism and hospitality

Students from the Graduate School of Management successfully competed in the international startup competition "ProHospitality-2025" and received "Student Startup" grants. A certificate of appreciation for their preparation was presented to Olga Yuryevna Zeveka, Deputy Director of the Graduate School of Management for Strategic Projects in Tourism.

Students are the pride of the university

The rector's gratitude was expressed to 40 students whose achievements received official recognition at the national and international levels.

Grant recipients of the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) programs:

The Student Startup team included representatives from the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences, the Engineering Academy, the Graduate School of Management, the Institute of Ecology, and the Institute of Russian Language. Among them were: Maryana Avdeenko, Semyon Borunov, Andrey Bocharov, Alexandra Brazhko, Vladislav Volin, Elizaveta Gaidamaka, Maria Demidova, Nadezhda Eliseikina, Saniya Islamova, Kirill Kovalev, Valeria Loseva, Vlada Mokochunina, Alexey Nazarov, Nijatu Nasibli, Anna Pinyaeva, Margarita Rossolova, Anna Soldatenko, Egor Chernyshev, Ilya Smetanin, Leonid Finarevsky, and Nikola Balev. Start-1: Anna Tikhonova (Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology). UMNIK: Maria Zimina (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences).

Winners and prize winners of international Olympiads and competitions:

International Mathematics Competition for University Students (Bulgaria): Serafim Vinogradsky (2nd place), Leonid Finarevsky (3rd place), and Alexander Kirilenko (postgraduate student, noted as the organizer of the competition). International Olympiad in Financial Security: Ulyana Kostyleva (2nd place). International Digital Olympiad "VOLGA-IT'2025": Mikhail Poltev (3rd place). Global Environment Solutions Challenge (GESC, China): Alexandra Chaplygina, Leonid Pustobaev, Elizaveta Mogileva – 1st place in the nomination "For the best technical solution". International Foresight Session "Horizon-2100" (SPIEF): Ilya Smetanin, Egor Smetanin (1st place as part of a team). International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Technology (ICEET, China): Nikola Balev (1st place). International Tourism Startup Competition "ProHospitality-2025": Daniil Silin. He took second place for his project of the modular trail "Eco-Height," which combines minimal environmental impact, modern solutions for active recreation, and educational routes. All-Russian competition "Moscow Student of the Year": Alexander Mironenko (Grand Prix, first place in the "Patriot of the Year" category). "Rediscovering Russia" competition: Violetta Udovina (first place, medical expedition). All-Russian competition "StudRussia": Nikita Radaev (third place, "Future of Science" category). The student developed a chatbot for type 1 diabetes patients and dreams of a career in bioinformatics.

All-Russian Olympiad "I am a Professional":

Dentistry: Denis Smirnov, Zinaida Kozlova, Aleksey Shegay (all winners); Agro-industrial complex: Aleksandr Bezukladnov (winner); Digital product management and innovation: Madina Ochilova (winner).

Students who distinguished themselves not only as participants but also as mentors were given special recognition:

Alexander Kirilenko (graduate student at the Faculty of Philosophy, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences) – for preparing students for the International Mathematics Olympiad and assisting them in obtaining a Student Startup grant; Vladimir Kalinin (master's student at the Institute of Russian Language) – for mentoring a student during the preparation of a project supported by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).

The rector's gratitude was a sign of respect for the hard work, talent, and professionalism of both the students and their mentors. High results in Olympiads, competitions, and grant programs not only bring personal glory to the winners but also strengthen RUDN University's standing as a leading scientific and educational center training world-class professionals.

We congratulate all those awarded and wish them new victories!

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