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Russian Students' Day: Polytechnic students awarded the Honorary Badge of St. Tatiana

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On January 25, the feast day of the Holy Great Martyr Tatiana—the patron saint of students—the traditional celebration of Russian Student Day took place in the majestic space beneath the vaults of the Resurrection Cathedral of all educational institutions in Smolny Cathedral.

The day began with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan Barsanuphius of St. Petersburg and Ladoga. Representatives of the city administration, clergy, university rectors, faculty, and students, as well as military academy cadets, participated.

The Metropolitan congratulated everyone on the feast day of the Great Martyr Tatiana and Russian Students' Day. Barsanuphius emphasized: "Just as students acquire scientific knowledge in educational institutions, in church a person is introduced to the foundations of spiritual tradition. These foundations provide direction in life and help one move forward. Faith, in this sense, is like a tree's root: the stronger and deeper the root, the more resilient the tree itself and the richer its fruit."

This year's service featured, for the first time, the joint singing of choirs from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, the A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, St. Petersburg State University, and the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. The choirs sang under the direction of Smolny Cathedral choirmaster Alexander Popov.

Following the liturgy, a ceremony was held to present the Saint Tatiana Badges of Honor for their contributions to educational and social work among young people. In 2026, 46 people received the award, including students, teachers, university rectors, directors of creative groups, and priests.

Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of the Polytechnic University and Co-Chair of the Inter-University Association for the Promotion of Spiritual and Moral Education "Pokrov," and Vitaly Sergeev, First Vice-Rector of SPbPU, were awarded the "Holy Martyr Tatiana" medal for their dedication to educating young people for the good of the Church and the Fatherland.

Ivan Kolomeytsev, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences, was awarded the St. Tatiana Badge of Honor for his significant contribution to the spiritual and moral education of youth and students, earning the "Youth Mentor" title. Anri Oganisyan, Administrator of the Youth Trajectory Center and Commander of the Polytechnic School of Social Sciences, was presented with a Certificate of Honor for his educational and social activities.

The holiday has been celebrated annually on January 25 since 2005, in accordance with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Historically, the Day of St. Tatiana, the patron saint of students, began to be celebrated in the 18th century by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. The spiritual center of these celebrations remains the Smolny Cathedral, founded by the Empress—the main church of the deanery of university churches in St. Petersburg.

The Saint Tatiana Badge of Honor was established in St. Petersburg in 1997. It recognizes achievements in educational and social activities among young people. Over the past 29 years, more than 1,500 people have received the award.

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Polytechnic University students won the Bank of Russia's Economic Universiade.

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The Northwestern Main Administration of the Bank of Russia held the 5th Economic Universiade for students majoring in economics. Teams from ten leading universities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region participated in the competition. Fourth-year students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University emerged victorious.

Participants faced an ambitious and challenging task: to assume the role of a central bank for two months, making key rate decisions under conditions as close to reality as possible. Using econometric models and daily updated data, the teams managed monetary policy within a DSGE model of a small open economy, maintaining inflation at a target level of four percent. The final in-person round attracted a record-breaking 11 teams. Those who advanced demonstrated not only a deep understanding of theory but also the practical effectiveness of their solutions.

The winning SPbPU team, consisting of fourth-year students majoring in Economics and Finance and Credit Ekaterina Avramenko, Anastasia Kiba, Anastasia Korableva, and Daria Churkina, brilliantly overcame all the challenges. Advancing to the finals and securing first place required the team to demonstrate in-depth analytical modeling, strategic thinking, coordinated work, and the ability to convincingly defend their position. The students built and calibrated complex econometric models, developed a balanced approach to key rate changes that takes into account both short-term trends and long-term stability goals, and established an effective distribution of roles for continuous data analysis. In the finals, before a jury of representatives from the Bank of Russia and the academic community, the SPbPU team not only presented impeccable quantitative results but also convincingly defended their chosen strategy, demonstrating an understanding of the regulator's real-world objectives.

Our students' victory in this prestigious competition, organized by the country's main financial regulator, is a testament to the high quality of education and the relevance of the knowledge acquired at the Polytechnic University.

"Our team's victory at the Bank of Russia's Economic Universiade is a logical result of the fundamental academic training students receive at the institute and their personal determination. "The students have proven that they can not only operate complex models but also think like true financial market strategists. We are proud of their achievement and are confident that this is only the beginning of their long professional journey," commented Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade.

Anastasia Korableva, a participant in the Universiade, shared her impressions: "My team and I were faced with a real regulatory challenge that needed to be addressed within a limited timeframe. We had to not only build an econometric model to ensure the target was met, but also develop a theoretical justification. It wasn't easy, but thanks to our coordinated teamwork and shared passion, we were able to achieve a fantastic result!"

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NSU scientists are studying the effectiveness of drug delivery through the skin using radiocarbon-labeled tobacco.

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Scientists from Novosibirsk State University, in collaboration with specialists from STM-Cosmetics, are studying the delivery systems and mechanisms of penetration of medicinal and cosmetic products into the body through the skin. To evaluate their effectiveness and study their pharmacokinetics, the method of accelerator mass spectrometry will be used for the first time in Russia. This method involves introducing the isotope carbon-14 into the composition of the substance whose transdermal permeability efficiency needs to be determined, instead of carbon-12. To verify the reliability of the data obtained using AMS, the scientists decided to use radiocarbon-labeled nicotine, known for its high transdermal permeability. For this purpose, tobacco was grown in laboratory conditions, watered with urea with an increased proportion of radiocarbon. The first harvest of "radioactive" tobacco has already been obtained, and an in vitro study of the penetration of nicotine obtained from it through the skin of a snake and a laboratory mouse has been conducted. A similar procedure will follow with the skin of pigs. The next stage will be studies with harmless nicotine derivatives in vivo on laboratory animals. This work is being carried out at the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies NSU in the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center with the support of the programPriority 2030".

— There are many methods of delivering drugs into the body, both invasive and non-invasive. Transdermal belongs to the latter, and is of great research interest to us. It is very convenient to use, but there are a number of difficulties. The skin is the largest human organ; it perfectly performs a barrier function, reliably protecting the body from all kinds of xenobiotics – substances foreign to living organisms and not included in the natural cycle, which come from the environment and can cause negative consequences, disrupt metabolism, undermine the immune system and accumulate in tissues. The skin effectively rejects substances with high molecular weight, as well as hydrophilic and charged substances. In general, science has already come up with a lot of different transdermal systems for delivering drugs to the body, including liposomal and niosomal. Some of them are already used in clinical practice, while others still exist only at the development level. However, there is a problem: you need to understand how effective this process is and what its pharmacokinetics are, how deeply the substance penetrates into organs and tissues and how exactly it acts inside them. Often, not the entire dose of medicine enters the body; most of it remains outside, cut off by the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Until now, it has not been possible to determine how much of a substance has passed this barrier and reached its target, unlike oral or injection methods of administering drugs into the body. A study using the accelerator mass spectrometry method will answer this question, said Anton Astanin, executive director of STM-Cosmetics.

The transdermal method of administering drugs or cosmetics involves their penetration into the body to certain depths of the skin, into the circulatory system or into internal organs. It has some advantages – some drugs lose their properties when administered orally into the body. For this reason, they are administered by injection. For example, insulin, which often has to be administered regularly. However, this method carries some risks and discomfort for the patient. An alternative could be a transdermal method of drug administration, but first it is necessary to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of drug penetration into the body. However, methods for such assessment do not currently exist. NSU scientists proposed using the method of accelerator mass spectrometry using radiocarbon-labeled compounds to solve this problem. Currently, scientists have identified reference substances that are 100% permeable through the layers of the skin – nicotine, caffeine and others. These substances should become an internal standard for quantitative measurements of the permeability of drugs into the body through the skin. Expert chemist Anton Astanin, candidate of chemical sciences Ksenia Babina and student of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU Olga Kondakova are working on the development of niosomes – means of delivering substances to the body. Reference substances labeled with C-14 will be encapsulated in niosomes for studies using accelerator mass spectrometry and confirmation of the effectiveness of delivery vehicles. This work is being carried out at the Center for Shared Use “Accelerator Mass Spectrometry NSU-NSC” for the first time.

“Our first priority was to obtain a radiocarbon-labeled substance that would be 100% permeable through the skin. This work was carried out as part of a project supported by the Priority 2030 program, which was scheduled for June-December last year, and such a substance needed to be obtained in a short time, so nicotine, known for its good permeability, was chosen. Tobacco plants reach adulthood at the age of three months from planting. We grew them with the assistance of employees of the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the SB RAS, where there are special grow boxes and all the necessary conditions for growing this crop have been created. A month after sowing and until harvest, we watered the plants with a radiocarbon-tagged preparation; this is a commercial reagent for use in medical practice for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori in the stomach of patients. At the same time, at the peak of plant growth, the overall background radiation in the premises, according to our measurements, was below the permissible level. After harvesting, we made about 60 measurements aimed at determining the kinetics of C-14 accumulation in various plant organs – roots, stems, lower and upper leaves. An interesting point was the question of the plant’s absorption of carbon from urea, which cannot be solved without the use of a radiocarbon tag. We worked with two varieties of tobacco – “Havana” and “Samsun”. It turned out that in “Samsun” more radiocarbon accumulated in the roots, and in “Havana” – in the leaves. We then determined which plant organs contained the most nicotine. It turned out to be in the leaves. Depending on the variety and method of cultivation, they accumulate from 0.2-0.3% to 1-1.5% nicotine per dry biomass. As a result, we isolated half a gram of nicotine labeled C-14. It will become one of the standard substances with 100% permeability through the skin for the development of drug delivery vehicles. In parallel, for the same purposes, we synthetically obtained caffeine with a high content of C-14. Caffeine is also known for its 100% permeability through the skin,” said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, director of the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Center at NSU-NNSC.

Thus, scientists are currently developing a number of substances that will later be used as internal standards. A graphite target will be created from the resulting drop of labeled nicotine, which will be used to determine the isotope ratio, C-14/C-12, relative to current levels in objects of the biosphere on Earth's land. Currently, the dry biomass of grown C-14-labeled plants has been measured to exceed current levels by 3,000-4,000 times. The scientists were surprised by such an impressive result—the plants absorbed up to 30% of the radioisotope contained in the urea solution they were watered with. They note that this excess, coupled with the high sensitivity of the UMS, will allow them to produce derivatives from labeled nicotine, dilute the substance, and administer it in vivo to quantify its concentration in specific organs and tissues, as well as determine the kinetics of its distribution in the body over time.

In addition to NSU scientists, the study involved researchers from several scientific organizations: the Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

At the engineering center of the Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, tests are being conducted on mouse and snake skin, as well as on pig skin and ears, which are physiologically similar in structure to human skin. Researchers from the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences were involved in cultivating "radioactive" tobacco plants. This institute has created all the necessary conditions for growing these plants, including grow boxes. The Boreskov Institute of Catalysis has created conditions for working with synthetically produced radioactive substances, such as radiocarbon-labeled caffeine. A setup for graphitizing labeled samples was developed several years ago by specialists from the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center to obtain graphite targets from biological tissues, which are analyzed using an accelerator mass spectrometer. The graphitizer used to obtain targets for UMS analysis from archaeological samples cannot be used due to the high risk of cross-contamination of the samples with radiocarbon. Therefore, the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center has developed and is operating several graphitizers for various applications.

Currently, scientists are developing a methodology for quantitatively studying the transdermal permeability of drugs and cosmetics. They are confident that their development will be of interest to manufacturers of these products.

"Our company specializes in cosmetics production and raw material supply, so we are interested in developing this area of research. It is crucial for us that biologically active substances penetrate the skin. Together with scientists from the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Center, we have begun research to establish a scientific basis for testing the transdermal penetration of substances, studying their pharmacokinetics, and developing more effective means of delivering substances through the skin, which are necessary for the creation of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics," said Anton Astanin.

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The 15th Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists is taking place at Novosibirsk State University from January 26 to 29.

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The 15th Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists (SibTYuP) began today. It will be held from January 26 to 29 at Novosibirsk State University. This is an individual and team competition for high school students, challenging them to solve complex research and scientific problems, convincingly present their solutions, and defend them in scientific debates—physics battles. The tournament is primarily attended by students in grades 8–11 who are passionate about physics. This year, 18 teams will compete, primarily from Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk region.

The tournament is held using a list of 10 problems selected by the Council of Coaches from the list of 17 problems of the current year's International Tournament of Young Physicists. The list of problems is communicated to participants no later than mid-September. Teams of three to six schoolchildren participate in the tournament. A team is admitted to the tournament if it has completed at least five problems from the proposed list.

The tournament panel of judges includes representatives of research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Faculty of Physics and other departments of Novosibirsk State University, as well as teachers of the Specialized Educational and Scientific Center (SESC) of NSU.

"The Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists simulates scientific research, but based on school physics. First, you're given an equation, you construct a physical model, then you use mathematical apparatus to describe this physical model, then you obtain the results, analyze them, and report. In modern science, to achieve great potential, it's crucial to work in a team and be able to find common ground with others," explained Vladimir Blinov, Dean of the Physics Department at NSU, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, speaking at the tournament's opening.

The tournament is held over four days. All teams participate in four qualifying matches held over the first three days of the tournament. The three strongest teams compete in the final match. Three teams participate in each physical match; the match is divided into three rounds, with each team playing one of three roles: Speaker, Opponent, and Reviewer.

"One team will take home the winner's cup, but you will all leave here with a priceless treasure—new knowledge and experience. Because the tournament is not just about battles, not just about physics; it's a community of amazing people, a community of adults and young researchers united by one thing: a passion for physics. And since the tournament is an anniversary, it's a celebration. Therefore, I wish the speakers a dignified presentation of their amazing, fascinating findings. I wish the opponents the opportunity to delve into the essence of the speaker's message through the prism of beautiful graphs in their presentations. And I wish the reviewers an objective picture of the battle and an expert assessment of the discussion," noted SibTUF President Mikhail Solodovnikov.

In addition to participating in the battles, the teams will also get acquainted with the NSU Physics Department: students will be presented with molecular and atomic physics workshops, given a tour of the main YUE building, and experienced "FFokusniki" demonstrators will demonstrate several physics experiments.

The tournament's winners and runners-up receive bonuses when applying to NSU: first-place winners receive an additional 10 points toward their exams; second- and third-place winners receive an additional 7 points. Students in grades 8-10 receive invitations to the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center summer school based on their individual championship results.

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Visual transformers, neural network assistants, and forecasting tools to improve oil production efficiency: the winter hackathon "Digital Subsoil" has kicked off at NSU.

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Today, the winter hackathon "Digital Subsurface" kicked off at Novosibirsk State University's classroom building, which is part of the second phase of the new NSU campus being built as part of the national "Youth and Children" project. Organized by the NSU Advanced Engineering School (AES), the event brought together 34 students from 10 leading Russian universities, including NSU, Tomsk State University, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Industrial University of Tyumen, and Bauman Moscow State Technical University. A total of over 90 applications were submitted by talented students from more than 10 regions of Russia.

Over the course of a week—from January 26 to February 1—students will solve real-world scientific and engineering problems at the intersection of geophysics and oil and gas engineering, machine learning, computer vision, and mathematical modeling, using materials and problems that researchers and engineers work with in the field and in laboratories. The program includes consultations and expert support from specialists working at the intersection of science, IT, and industrial challenges.

At the hackathon opening, Sergey Golovin, Director of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, spoke about the NSU Advanced Engineering School and its current master's programs, including those aimed at training specialists in IT geophysics and oil and gas engineering. He also presented a new program, "Digital Technologies in Science-Intensive Engineering," which will launch in 2026. It focuses on design and instrumentation, specifically the creation of devices and mechanisms that will solve problems in the oil and gas industry.

Sergey Golovin also noted the demand for graduates of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, who acquire versatile skills applicable in various fields:

— Currently, about half of our graduates stay with us to join our teams and work in oil and gas engineering and geological exploration. About 10% of graduates go to companies like Gazprom Neft. About 40% either go elsewhere for further education or enter the market and find jobs in IT and high-tech companies, because the competencies they acquire here are very universal. Even though we focus all of this on the oil industry, the ability to model, use digital tools, program, knowledge of machine learning, and data analysis—all these are highly versatile competencies that are needed everywhere.

The hackathon program is based on solving problems, which are selected in such a way that, on the one hand, they are part of real, realistic tasks, and on the other hand, they can be solved in a short time, that is, within a few days of the hackathon, and already obtain results.

The tasks presented to participants are divided into two broad areas: IT geophysics and mathematical modeling. These include developing a visual transformer for fault zone detection, a neural network assistant for seismic complex identification, a tool for predicting cementation using geophysical data, detecting instability during particle settling, analyzing temperature logs using the evolutionary method, and more.

The hackathon will culminate in a public presentation of the teams' projects, a summary of the results, and an awards ceremony for the winners. The prize fund will be 200,000 rubles. Winning or placing in the hackathon will count as individual achievements for admission to the master's program at NSU's PSI.

The event program also includes an opportunity to meet industry experts. A speed-dating session will be held, allowing students to connect with interesting individuals representing companies, ask them any questions, and perhaps identify future career paths. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the master's programs offered by NSU's PSI. A separate lecture will also be held on the SKIF mega-science facility and the opportunities it offers researchers.

Students shared their expectations for the hackathon:

— I want to understand the software application package.

"I'm from the Physics Department. They taught us physics well there. I want to learn not only how to write formulas, but also how to 'boost the machine' to do something more complex."

— I want to understand the field of computer vision and expect to get a nice line on my resume.

The organizers assured the participants that they would do everything possible to fulfill all the hackathon's expectations and provide them with the opportunity to gain new, practical knowledge, experience solving real-world problems, and useful skills, as well as explore educational and career opportunities.

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The heads of the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District reported to Yuri Trutnev on the development of the territories.

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The heads of the Far Eastern regions reported to Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev on their work in 2025 and priority tasks for 2026.

"We continue to view fixed capital investment as the primary development tool for the Far East. It is through investment, the creation of new businesses and jobs that the Far East is gaining strength," Yuri Trutnev opened the discussion.

In terms of investment attraction, the Deputy Prime Minister singled out the Amur Region, where major investment projects are being implemented—the Amur Gas Chemical Complex and the Amur Gas Processing Plant—as well as the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and the Jewish Autonomous Region. "I can't help but single out the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) for investment inflow. Yakutia is demonstrating high growth rates. I would also note the Jewish Autonomous Region," said Yuri Trutnev.

Construction capacity and industrial production indicators were highlighted. Yuri Trutnev singled out Primorsky Krai and Yakutia for housing construction, and Yakutia and Khabarovsk Krai for industrial production.

The meeting's agenda included issues of social development and improving people's quality of life. "Preserving the population is something we are obligated to do, and no investment can replace people. We need people to live in the Far East and feel comfortable. I cannot help but thank Aisen Sergeyevich Nikolaev, the head of the only Far Eastern region where the mortality rate is below the Russian average," remarked Yuri Trutnev.

Issues related to supporting the Special Military Operations (SMO) were discussed, including providing support measures for veterans and families of SMO participants. Yuri Trutnev noted that Khabarovsk Krai, Transbaikal, and Buryatia are "quite promising" in terms of project implementation within the Patriotic Priority Development Area (PDA). He also noted the work of Yakut enterprises: "These products are in high demand, and we export a lot of them to the special military operation zone."

Yuri Trutnev specifically highlighted the personal participation of state and municipal employees in the special military operation. Since the beginning of the special military operation, more than 2,600 employees from the Plenipotentiary Representative's Office in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, regional authorities, and municipalities have participated in combat operations. "Our guys who went through the special military operation have proven in action that they not only vote for Russia, but are willing to risk their lives to defend it," Trutnev emphasized.

According to Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region, the GRP has more than doubled in five years, exceeding 1 trillion rubles. Industrial production is growing: since 2022, the share of manufacturing in industry has increased from 27% to 57%. The long-term goal is to develop high-tech manufacturing based on already implemented projects. A gas chemical cluster with advanced processing capabilities is being established. Anchor projects are at a high level of readiness: the Amur Gas Processing Plant is 95% complete, while the Amur Gas Chemical Combine is 92% complete, with full commissioning planned for 2027. The Amur Region ranks first in the Far Eastern Federal District in agricultural output. In soybean production, the region leads both the Far Eastern Federal District and the country. By 2027, soybean processing is planned to quadruple compared to 2018 (to 1.6 million tons per year). Transport logistics are also being developed. The Rovnoye priority development area (PDA) has been established near the international bridge across the Amur River. Tourism is also receiving attention. Total passenger traffic of Russian and foreign citizens through Amur Region checkpoints in 2025 reached 984,000 (a 30% increase). The introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian citizens has increased demand for tourists from the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD) to China via Amur Region by 60%.

According to Khabarovsk Krai Governor Dmitry Demeshin, the GRP in 2025 exceeded 1.6 trillion rubles. Industrial production growth over the first 11 months was 18%. This was primarily due to growth in the manufacturing industry (105%) and mineral extraction (1.4 times). Efforts to strengthen industrial and technological development are intensifying. The aviation industry grew by 1.4 times, power engineering by 1.2 times, and metallurgy by 103%. High-tech manufacturing is expanding in the region. Aero-Hit, KhabInnoTech, and Robotic Complexes of Khabarovsk Krai produced 96,600 UAVs in one year. Plans for 2026 call for at least 200,000 UAVs. Residents of the Patriotic Priority Development Area are implementing new developments and increasing production of electronic components for printed circuit boards, battery modules, and batteries. Construction of the border crossing point on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island is proceeding according to the approved roadmap: the embankment for the crossing point infrastructure has been completed, and the road leading to it is ten months ahead of schedule.

"In the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, Yakutians, along with the entire country, continue to demonstrate unity in all spheres of life, both at the front and in the home front," said Aisen Nikolaev, Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). He noted that the region's economy remains resilient. The gross regional product is estimated at 2.6 trillion rubles, with real growth of 0.7%. Coal production exceeded 51.6 million tons, and gold production exceeded 56 tons. These are historical highs for Yakutia and second place in the country. By 2025, 723 billion rubles in investment have been attracted to the Yakutia economy. In the national investment climate rating, Yakutia is among the top five regions for its regulatory environment. In 2025, 29 social facilities were commissioned in Yakutia, financed by all sources, including national projects. Construction workers set a new record for housing commissioning – 806,000 square meters. m (107.1% of 2024). Three buildings with 193 apartments have been built under the rental housing project. Five more buildings with 810 apartments will be completed in 2026. Forty-one social facilities are planned for completion in 2026.

According to Alexey Tsydenov, Head of the Republic of Buryatia, GRP growth by the end of 2025 will be 103.8% compared to 2024 (568 billion rubles). Record industry indicators have been recorded: the republic ranks third in the country in terms of growth in the extractive industry (25.4%), and first in terms of growth in construction volumes (169.9%), which was made possible by the construction of the Severomuysky Tunnel. A positive result is expected in the manufacturing industry by the end of the year (1.4%). Investment volume by the end of the year is estimated to be 143 billion rubles, 14.6% below the 2024 level. Forty investment projects worth almost 633 billion rubles are currently underway, and another 25 projects, totaling over 1.2 trillion rubles, are planned for implementation by 2035. The Buryatia Priority Development Area (PDA) has attracted 22 residents, creating over 1,100 jobs and investing 14.2 billion rubles. The PDA residents' combined investment plans exceed 52 billion rubles.

According to Chukotka Governor Vladislav Kuznetsov, gross regional product (GRP) growth is expected to reach 6.8% by the end of 2025. Reconstruction of the mining and processing plant at the Mayskoye deposit has been completed, and commercial mining has commenced at Areal's Kekura deposit. These two facilities account for approximately 50% of the region's gold production, or approximately 10 tonnes per year. In 2025, gold production at these deposits increased by a combined 1 tonne. Construction of the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant continues. At the Peschanka deposit, installation of the main building of the mining and processing plant is expected to begin in 2026. Total investment attracted to the district in 2025 amounted to 24 billion rubles (compared to 1.1 billion in 2024 and 0.5 billion in 2023), and 18 new residents received resident status. Agriculture is also receiving attention. The commissioning of greenhouses with a total area of 2,000 square meters has made it possible to increase self-sufficiency in vegetables to 30% of the region's annual needs. In 2026, design and construction of a new 3,000 square meter greenhouse will begin in the Anadyr Industrial Park, and three existing greenhouses in Anadyr and Bilibin will be modernized, increasing self-sufficiency in greenhouse vegetables to 40% by 2027. Plans are underway to modernize the capacity of Chukotsky Losos JSC and begin designing a poultry farm in the urban settlement of Ugolnye Kopi, increasing overall self-sufficiency in key food groups to 65%.

"We will work together to ensure that the Far East becomes stronger. We will do everything possible to ensure that all instructions from Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin are implemented on time and in full, so that the Far Eastern territories develop at a faster pace," concluded Yuri Trutnev.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated students on Tatyana's Day.

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Every year on January 25, Russia celebrates Russian Students' Day, established by presidential decree in 2005. The holiday commemorates the founding of Moscow University in 1755.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated the students on the holiday.

"Student life is one of the most interesting and challenging periods of life. It's a time of acquiring knowledge and skills, choosing a career path, making friendships, and, for many, starting a family. Today, there are more than eight and a half million students enrolled in universities and colleges across our country. The national project 'Youth and Children,' launched at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, helps create broad opportunities for their development. I wish every student good health, successful studies, and the fulfillment of their potential for the benefit of our country," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Currently, over 5,000 educational institutions in Russia train personnel in higher and secondary vocational education programs. Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked their staff for their contribution to the development of the younger generation.

The "Youth and Children" national project's measures for students, colleges, and universities include the "Priority 2030" program, the "Professionalism" and "Creating a Network of Modern Campuses" federal projects, and much more. The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that President Vladimir Putin recently opened new university campuses in three regions.

Furthermore, advanced engineering schools are being established within universities to train engineering personnel: there are already 50 of them in 23 regions. By the President's instruction, a network of 100 advanced engineering schools will be created by 2030 as part of the federal project "Universities for a Generation of Leaders." Engineering and technical specialties are generally the most popular among applicants.

On Students' Day, the Rosmolodezh.Grants competition for higher education institutions in 2026 was launched. Applications can be submitted from January 25 to March 10 in 18 categories. Detailed information is available atwebsite.

"The Rosmolodezh grant competition is part of the national project 'Youth and Children.' It aims to support innovative solutions that promote youth policy, social adaptation, and student professional growth. The competition will award a total of 900 million rubles in grant support to university projects over two years," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

"This year, we increased the maximum grant amount from 22.5 million to 30 million rubles to enable universities to comprehensively develop youth policy initiatives and projects within their educational institutions. The winners will receive support for the development and implementation of comprehensive programs at their universities for two years," noted Grigory Gurov, head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.

He emphasized that universities have the opportunity to receive support: up to 10 million rubles for 1,200 university project participants, up to 20 million rubles for more than 2,400 participants, and up to 30 million rubles for more than 4,600 participants.

Additionally, the "Student Startup" competition, part of the "Efficient and Competitive Economy" national project, is supporting entrepreneurship. In 2025, 2,500 students were selected and awarded a grant of 1 million rubles to implement their business ideas.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Moscow State University on its founding day

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Moscow State University on its founding day

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated faculty, scientists, and students on the Foundation Day of Moscow State University, which celebrates its 271st anniversary this year.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the founding date of Lomonosov Moscow State University marked the beginning of the Student Day celebrations.

"MSU is the premier talent pool, where true leaders are nurtured and the intellectual foundation for our country's development and prosperity is provided. These are the words of our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Last year, the university celebrated its anniversary. Preparations for it enabled the implementation of many significant projects. This includes the largest campus renovation in half a century, the launch of new educational programs, and the opening of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and a research center in this promising field," emphasized Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that, with the support of the Russian Government, Moscow State University has become a participant in a program to create advanced engineering schools, which has combined the potential of several faculties.

"Just recently, you launched a laboratory for the development of biological drugs. MSU's leadership in supercomputing and research in areas such as space, genetics, ecology, and others is undeniable. You have proven time and again that you are at the forefront of Russian science and are making a significant contribution to Russia's technological leadership," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He noted that MSU's achievements are the result of the talent and colossal work of Rector Viktor Sadovnichy and his team.

"MSU has created all the conditions necessary to nurture a generation of young specialists—the future of our country. I wish each of you good health, prosperity, inspiration, and exciting scientific discoveries," the Deputy Prime Minister noted in his congratulatory message.

On January 23 and 24, Moscow State University is hosting events to mark Student Day and Moscow University Foundation Day. Exactly 35 years ago, student celebrations were reinstated after a long hiatus during the Soviet era.

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Happy Students' Day!

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January 25th is a day that brings together in a special way all those who study, have studied, and continue to study throughout their lives. Tatyana's Day is about youth, self-discovery, first serious decisions, friendships that last for years to come, and the belief that knowledge truly does change the future.

Student years are a time of discovery, bold ideas, experimentation, and growth. It's here that character is formed, professional ambitions emerge, and a sense of who you want to be in life and in your profession emerges. University becomes more than just a place of study, but also a space for development, communication, and self-realization.

Today, we congratulate all students – active, talented, and passionate, those who are not afraid to try new things and take on responsibility. And, of course, we thank the faculty and other university staff who, every day, help preserve academic traditions, impart knowledge, and support the desire for growth.

May your studies be interesting, your student life vibrant, and may each new day bring you inspiration, self-confidence, and reasons to be proud of your chosen path. Happy Russian Students' Day!

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Congratulations from Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, on Student's Day

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Dear students of the State University of Management!

I sincerely congratulate you on Students' Day—a celebration of youth, the pursuit of knowledge, and confidence in the future. This day reminds you of the importance of your role in society and the many opportunities open to you within the walls of our university.

Student life isn't just about studying; it's also a time when the foundations of your future are laid. You are the leaders who are already shaping our country, and it depends on you what kind of world we will live in. I believe that with your passion for knowledge and success, you can overcome any obstacle.

The State University of Management has always been and remains a place where students can develop their talents, learn to make responsible decisions, and build a career. Use every moment you spend at the university for self-development and connecting with like-minded people. I am confident that your efforts, hard work, and perseverance will lead to outstanding results.

On this special day, I wish you confidence in your abilities. Remember that each of you is a unique individual with the potential to change the world for the better. Don't be afraid to dream and set ambitious goals. Strive for success, and it will surely come to you.

Happy holiday, dear students! You are our future, and we believe in you!

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