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Social business products will be identified by special markings

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The "Social Enterprise. More Than a Business" label will appear on products from Moscow-based brands operating in this segment. To receive the distinctive mark, you must submit an application to websitefounder – the Social Projects Support Fund. It was created by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and the Moscow Government. This was reported Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"The emblem will highlight the brand's commitment to socially significant initiatives. This format was first tested in the Made in Moscow online showroom. More than 30 Moscow entrepreneurs have already received the special emblem," said Natalya Sergunina.

The marking can be used in two ways: electronically on websites and as a sticker in the company's office or stores.

As part of the pilot this spring in the online showroom Made in Moscow We created a "Social Enterprise" filter and added a logo to product cards. The project is now being scaled up to cover all relevant organizations in the capital and other regions.

Representatives of the business community included in the register of social entrepreneurs of Russia have the right to use the mark. Those who have not yet received this status are invited to evaluate the social performance of their business using self-diagnostic service "Polzamer".

"The 'Social Enterprise. More Than a Business' mark is more than just a label. We're creating a full-fledged brand that lives in a variety of formats. In addition to registering with Rospatent, we host an annual forum, establish special nominations in industry competitions, actively present the mark at public events, and conduct ongoing educational work on social media and in the media. Our goal is for everyone to recognize this emblem and understand that it represents a story of real social impact," emphasized Natalia Kremneva, Director of the Foundation for the Support of Social Projects.

The importance of labeling is confirmed by entrepreneurs themselves. For example, Ekaterina Teybash, owner of an inclusive museum, believes that such an indicator will positively impact audience growth.

Elena Martynova, co-founder of the career project, shares this opinion. She says that in 70 percent of cases, as a consumer, she pays attention to special designations, such as quality marks and high ratings, which help her make a decision. Elena is convinced that any promotion is extremely important for a social entrepreneur. Creating a unified brand for businesses in this field will at least attract more attention to their work and, in the long run, will improve the sustainability of such enterprises.

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Viewers of broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo can test their knowledge of Pallas's cats.

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Online broadcast projects from the Moscow Zoo and Active Citizen have released their second joint project quiz A program about animals you can watch live on mos.ru. It's dedicated to Pallas's cats—the world's most secretive cats and legendary residents of the Moscow Zoo.

The quiz consists of eight questions in which you must choose the correct answer from five options. It is available to everyone on the page with online broadcasts from the outdoor enclosure of the Pallas's cat at the Moscow Zoo, as well as website and in mobile application The Active Citizen project. Thanks to the quiz, anyone can test their knowledge of the daily show's furry hero and perhaps learn something new about wild cats—for example, about their natural behavior or the origin of their name.

The Pallas's cat, or manul, is a special animal for the zoo, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of CultureOne reason is that the Moscow Zoo pioneered the regular breeding of Pallas's cats in captivity. Since 1975, the institution has bred over 140 Pallas's cats. Many of them have been relocated to zoos around the world.

In addition to the male Pallas's cat living in the city, the Moscow Zoo cares for several more individuals at the Rare Species Reproduction Center in the Volokolamsk District.

In the lead-up to winter, before the snowpack sets in, observing the Pallas's cat is especially fascinating. It becomes fluffier than usual, actively wanders around the enclosure in search of prey, gains weight, almost doubling, and seems to strive to achieve its ideal shape—a ball. Participants in the quiz will answer questions about this important period for the Pallas's cat, as well as test their knowledge of certain Pallas's cat traits.

Watching online broadcasts will help you choose the correct answers. It's also helpful to read facts about the animal on the same page, on the official website, and on the Moscow Zoo's social media pages.

To get city loyalty program points "A Million Prizes" Registered users of the Active Citizen project must log in to the mos.ru portal in advance to take the quiz. Five points will be awarded for each correct answer. You can also confirm the phone number provided in your profile during the quiz. Those who haven't yet joined Active Citizen must first register on the project's website to receive points.

With city points, Million Prizes program participants can receive goods and services from partner organizations. Accumulated points provide access to promo codes for store discounts, museum and park tickets, and useful souvenirs. Points can be donated to charity, or used to top up a Troika card or a parking account in the Parking Russia app. Program participants can find more ways to use their accumulated points in categories on the Million Prizes website.

Project online broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo is being implemented jointly with the capital's Department of Information TechnologyEvery day, viewers from across the country observe several species of cats and bears, honey badgers and other predators, as well as herbivores, primates, and birds on its pages. Thanks to the project, everyone can admire rare animal species at any time as they walk, rest, play, and feed, and also learn interesting facts about the zoo's inhabitants.

Project Active Citizen has been running since 2014. Since then, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been conducted. Every month, 30 to 40 Muscovites' decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

The creation, development, and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant and other services, as well as services in electronic form, are consistent 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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Day of Military Glory: The 1941 military parade on Red Square

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Can holding a military review in the capital of a country at war change history? Our answer: yes. On November 7, 1941, the traditional military parade in honor of the anniversary of the October Revolution took place on Moscow's Red Square. The parade took place during the Battle of Moscow, when the front line was just a few dozen kilometers from the capital. We showed the world: the Red Army and the Soviet Union were determined to defend their homeland under any circumstances.

The situation the day before

In October 1941, the military situation near Moscow was dire. On October 15, the USSR State Defense Committee issued a decree "On the evacuation of the capital of the USSR, Moscow." In the event of an enemy entry into the city, the NKVD was ordered to blow up the remaining factories, warehouses, and institutions, as well as the electrical equipment of the metro. That same day, the USSR government, the Supreme Soviet, the People's Commissariat of Defense, diplomatic missions, and cultural institutions began to be evacuated to Kuibyshev (now Samara).

On October 20, a state of siege was declared in Moscow and the surrounding areas. Panicked rumors spread throughout the city that the country's top leadership—Joseph Stalin and members of the Politburo—had fled the capital.

To stem the panic and boost public morale, on October 24, Joseph Stalin summoned Lieutenant General Pavel Artemyev, commander of the Moscow Military District, and Lieutenant General Pavel Zhigarev, commander of the Red Army Air Forces, and ordered preparations for the parade to be held in complete secrecy. Most of the soldiers and commanders were unaware until the very last minute that they would be marching across the cobblestones of Red Square. At the last minute, the start time of the military review was also moved up from the usual 10:00 a.m. to two hours earlier.

March of the Defenders

On the cloudy and snowy day of November 7, 1941, low clouds covered Moscow. Aircraft overflights were cancelled due to the blizzard, but the Kremlin stars and the mausoleum were unmasked, as enemy aircraft would have been unable to attack the capital in such weather. By eight o'clock in the morning, the Moscow Garrison troops stood in parade formation on Red Square. Lieutenant General Pavel Artemyev, commander of the Moscow Military District, commanded, and the legendary Marshal Semyon Budyonny reviewed the parade.

The entire top leadership of the USSR gathered at the mausoleum's podium. After the traditional parade of parade units and the report to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Joseph Stalin addressed the troops and the nation with a speech in which he emphasized: "The main goals of the German Operation Typhoon were not achieved; the Nazis failed to take the capital with a rapid offensive."

A total of 28,467 people participated in the parade. When the parade concluded, the military units withdrew to their bases, almost immediately heading to the front.

Our troops in the battle for Moscow

Fierce and stubborn fighting raged in the western part of Moscow as part of the defensive phase of the Battle of Moscow. Along with everyone else, the capital was defended by staff and students of the Moscow Engineering and Economics Institute (now the State University of Management).

Two platoons were formed from MIEI volunteers, which swelled the ranks of the 3rd Moscow Communist Division. The division's regiments were stationed along the Leningrad Highway from Khimki to Solnechnogorsk. Many MIEI volunteers also fought on the Rzhev-Vyazma line as part of the 7th People's Militia Division, which suffered heavy losses in these battles.

A harbinger of victory

The parade boosted the morale of the military and the population. For many contemporaries, celebrating the anniversary of October in wartime conditions came as a surprise, while frontline soldiers and home front workers considered it a sign that Moscow would endure. It's especially worth noting that the German command planned to capture the capital by November 7 and, on that day, hold its own celebration on Red Square—a parade of Nazi troops. Therefore, the Soviet army's military parade was particularly significant, emphasizing that the Nazi invaders would not succeed. Less than a month passed, and our soldiers turned the tide of the Battle of Moscow by launching a counteroffensive. Footage of the parade was later included in the documentary "The Defeat of the Nazi Troops near Moscow," which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

For 20 years now, November 7th has been celebrated in Russia as Military Glory Day, in honor of the 1941 military parade on Red Square.

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The international symposium "From Tradition to Innovation in Foreign Language Teaching" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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On October 30, the international symposium "From Tradition to Innovation in Foreign Language Teaching" was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU). Representatives from six countries participated in the event: the Republic of Belarus, Italy, the People's Republic of China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The Russian participants were also diverse, with papers prepared by authors from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Barnaul, Nizhny Novgorod, Omsk, Tomsk, and Cherepovets.

Leading scholars and young researchers discussed current issues in language education to achieve intercultural understanding at a symposium.

Plenary session

Three reports were presented at the plenary session.

Leonid Moskovkin, professor at the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Teaching Methods at St. Petersburg State University, spoke to colleagues about trends in the development of methodological terminology.

Karine Chiknaverova, professor of the English Department at the Odintsovo branch of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, presented a report titled "Polysemantic Legal Lexicon. Teaching Challenges" remotely.

Elena Chirkova, professor at the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, spoke about the need for teaching non-verbal communication at universities.

Section "Current Issues of Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences"

The session on "Current Issues in Teaching Russian Language and Literature to Foreign Audiences" featured presentations from both renowned experts in Russian studies and linguodidactics, as well as young practicing teachers, ensuring a fruitful exchange of experiences. The session was highly productive, combining fundamental research with applied solutions and methodological discoveries. Participants focused on a wide range of topics reflecting the challenges of the modern world.

The audience was particularly interested in the presentations by faculty members from the Russian Language Department at the S. M. Budyonny Military Academy of Communications. In particular, Associate Professor Tatyana Kalugina spoke about the importance of teaching cadets Russian using the example of Alexander Suvorov's personality and catchphrases. Associate Professor Olga Ustinova shared her experience using an interactive book dedicated to the Great Patriotic War as part of professionally oriented teaching of Russian as a foreign language.

Language learning for specific purposes was also a key focus of the meeting participants. For example, Natalia Orekhova, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Philology and Russian as a Foreign Language at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, addressed the topic of teaching all types of speech skills using the textbook "Russian as a Foreign Language. Studying Specialized Subjects," which she co-authored.

The important role of classical literature in teaching Russian as a foreign language was highlighted in the presentations of faculty from the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Professor Elena Safronova demonstrated the importance of creative projects based on classical Russian literature. Associate Professor Anastasia Gubaydullina introduced the audience to the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) book collection as a valuable resource for teaching Russian as a foreign language.

The practice-oriented presentations by young colleagues, supported by examples from their own classroom work, resonated strongly and stimulated professional debate. In particular, Marina Mizgireva, an assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented her methodological development for teaching Russian syntactic phraseological units in pre-university training. Wang Hongyan, a Chinese graduate student at St. Petersburg State University, spoke about written assignments within the framework of task-based learning (TBL) as a means of assessing the mastery of Russian negative constructions in Chinese students. Ekaterina Parkhomenko, an assistant professor in the Department of General and Russian Linguistics and Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language at Altai State Pedagogical University, presented a paper entitled "Studying Russian Language Classifiers in Russian as a Foreign Language Lessons."

"I'm very grateful to SPbGASU and my home university for the opportunity to participate in the symposium. As a graduate student, it was very important for me to listen to experienced professors and find inspiration for my dissertation," the young professor shared.

During a lively discussion, participants not only identified existing challenges but also proposed specific methodological approaches for addressing them. The meeting concluded by emphasizing the particular value of academic dialogue in consolidating the efforts of researchers and educators in promoting the Russian language and literature abroad.

Section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Teaching Foreign Languages in Higher Education"

Teachers of English, French, and Italian participated in the section "Linguistic, Didactic, and Sociocultural Aspects of Foreign Language Teaching at University Level." The session was very rich, addressing issues such as the rationale for using artificial intelligence in foreign language education, developing students' competencies and moral values, and the specifics of translating professional terminology.

It's worth noting that many of the section's participants teach foreign languages for specific (professional) purposes in the fields of law, architecture, construction, forensics, mathematics, pharmaceuticals, and military affairs. The symposium served as a platform for the exchange of valuable experiences, new ideas, and trends in foreign language teaching.

A separate section of presentations was devoted to the important and relevant topic of the role of modern technology. Valeria Ryabkova, Associate Professor of the Intercultural Communication Department at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, discussed the specifics of modern tasks for teaching foreign languages in the age of artificial intelligence. Anastasia Frolova, Assistant Professor of the Foreign Languages Department at St. Petersburg Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, and Olga Asonova, Senior Lecturer of the Foreign Languages Department at the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, shared their experiences using educational mobile apps and platforms. Rosa Comparelli (Tomsk State University) highlighted the promising aspects of teaching Italian via a Telegram channel.

Senior Lecturer Alexandra Efimova and Associate Professor and Head of the Foreign Languages Department Grigory Rozhkov (St. Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University) addressed important issues of developing soft skills and students' spiritual and moral values through the Foreign Language course and intercultural events. Associate Professor Tatyana Raikina from the Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration presented a study on developing cross-cultural competence through foreign language means. Maria Chueva, Senior Lecturer at Cherepovets State University, discussed the specifics of mathematical monologue speech in English. Svetlana Ryurikova, a young lecturer and assistant professor in the Department of Intercultural Communication at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented the specifics of translating architectural and construction terminology. Galina Torokhova, Associate Professor at Cherepovets State University, discussed the history of French grammars.

Svetlana Sharifullina, Associate Professor of the Department of Media Communications and Advertising at the St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics, presented at the symposium the results of a research study she conducted with her son, Rinat Sharifullin, who is studying at the University of Helsinki (Finland). In her paper, "The Problem of Preserving Cultural Heritage: On an Unknown Interview with Foreign Journalists by Writer Vasily Belov," she described a "Finnish interview" with the renowned "village prose writer," discovered by chance on the website of a center for researching the writer's work. The researchers set out to find the original source, and through persistence and perseverance, they succeeded: they discovered that the material had been published in the magazine "Suomen Kuvalehti" in 1984. From this interview, readers learn about the writer's views on contemporary European values, the problem of preserving his native language, and other crucial contemporary issues.

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Polytechnic University and RAU are adapting the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course for Armenian students.

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Representatives from the Russian-Armenian University visited the Polytechnic University to discuss joint work on localizing the course "Fundamentals of Project Activities."

This academic year, with the support of SPbPU, the course is launching at RAU for the third time. In the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years, student project activities were implemented primarily according to the Polytechnic University model. However, following last year's results, RAU administration, faculty, and students expressed a desire for localization. With the methodological and instrumental support of SPbPU, changes will be made to both the theoretical and practical courses, as well as the mentoring model. According to representatives of RAU and SPbPU, the request for such changes is a positive signal for the full integration of the course into the core educational process, as well as a catalyst for further student engagement and the development of an attractive and understandable mentor model at the Russian-Armenian University.

Colleagues from RAU and SPbPU also discussed Polytechnic University's experience in developing a university technology entrepreneurship ecosystem, including through the "Boiling Point – Polytechnic" program, as well as the specifics of interaction with industrial partners and entrepreneurship support institutions. They agreed to jointly develop a program for developing technology entrepreneurship at RAU, building on the results of the course's implementation and the existing "Boiling Point – RAU – SPbPU" program.

They also discussed cooperation in developing RAU youth communities with the support of the SPbPU Youth Policy Department. The next planned event is a visit in November by representatives of Polytechnic University youth communities to RAU to discuss the Cooperation Roadmap for 2026.

The meeting was attended by mentors of the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course from RAU: Ruzanna Ayrapetova, Head of the Department of Educational Policy and Quality Assurance; Ramela Simonyan, Head of the Career Center; Anush Karapetyan, First Assistant to the Rector and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance; Iveta Stepanyan, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance; and Liana Petrosyan, Associate Professor in the Department of Russian Language and Professional Communication.

The meeting was attended by SPbPU representatives: Sergey Redko, Director of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation; Anton Ambrazhey, Senior Research Fellow of the International Academic Competence Center "Intellectual Enterprise Technologies" of the Digital Engineering School; Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education of the Digital Engineering School; Ivan Khlamov, Head of the Youth Policy Department; Artur Kireyev, Acting Director of the Higher School of Technological Entrepreneurship; Inna Seledtsova, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation; Pavel Kozlovsky, Chief Engineer of the Scientific Laboratory "Strategic Development of Engineering Markets"; and representatives of the Polytechnic University youth communities.

During the visit, methodological and substantive changes to the course were approved, and RAU mentors participated in the filming of adapted videos for the "Fundamentals of Project Activities" course, which will be used in the RAU educational process in the spring of the 2025/26 academic year.

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The Commonwealth's Intellectual Code: Polytechnic University Drives Science and Technology Discussion

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The Tauride Palace hosted the first international scientific and educational congress, "The Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth." Education 4.0: Integration of Science, Technology, and Creativity, bringing together specialists from across the globe to discuss key issues in modern education. The plenary session brought together leading experts—scientists, educators, and practitioners from across the Commonwealth of Independent States. The congress provided a unique opportunity for constructive dialogue, the exchange of best practices, and the development of consolidated solutions.

Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Council of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly and Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, sent a greeting to the congress participants.

"Together, we are creating a system of knowledge and skills that meets the demands of the times, where creativity coexists with technology, and traditional values coexist with innovation," said Lilia Gumerova, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education, and Culture and Chair of the Standing Commission on Science and Education of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, in a welcoming address by Valentina Matviyenko.

In recent years, significant initiatives have been adopted in the areas of regulating artificial intelligence, distance learning, and the use of digital tools, said Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS IPA Council and Honorary Professor of SPbPU, in his welcoming remarks.

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin addressed the participants with a greeting. He expressed confidence that the topics discussed at the congress are important for strengthening international humanitarian cooperation, implementing socially significant projects, and overcoming contemporary challenges. The text of the greeting was read by Kazbek Taysayev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration, and Relations with Compatriots.

Greetings were sent by CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev and heads of state academic and professional academies of the CIS countries.

Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Head of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Chairman of the Expert Council on Science and Education at the IPA CIS, presented expanded information on the "Technological Sovereignty" project at the plenary session. The project creates Russian educational programs to train specialists with deep engineering, social, and logical knowledge, strengthens basic and targeted training, and unites a consortium of universities and businesses, with the possibility for universities to establish joint-stock companies.

The strategy of engineering and technological sovereignty is a direct response to systemic challenges and sanctions pressure, leading to restrictions on the supply of high-tech products, equipment, components, and software, posing a threat to the functioning of entire industries, from aircraft manufacturing to the oil and gas sector. And Russian science is not just one element in this context, but the foundation and driver of the implementation of the strategy of engineering and technological sovereignty. Without a strong scientific foundation, the ability to generate breakthrough ideas, and without an effective system for transferring these ideas into technologies and products, achieving true sovereignty is impossible. Science is ceasing to be simply a field of knowledge production and becoming a strategic resource for national development, Andrei Ivanovich emphasized in his speech.

Under the leadership of Andrey Rudskoy, over 150 faculty and students from the Polytechnic University participated in the congress. Around 40 volunteers from the "Polytechnic Squad" of the Higher School of Law and Technical Education supported the congress events in collaboration with the Secretariat of the IPA CIS and the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.

The congress included expert sessions devoted to key aspects of education. The Polytechnic University organized the congress, including the expert session "Anti-Corruption Education in the Paradigm of Modern Education." Keynote speakers included Svetlana Ivanova, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education; Igor Matskevich, Rector of the University of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation; Bakhtiyor Rasulov, Rector of the Andijan State Pedagogical Institute of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Yevgeny Kolenko, Deputy Head of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Violetta Ladutko and Ekaterina Novikova, Deans and Heads of Departments at leading universities in Belarus; Naira Zohrabyan, Dean of the Armenian University; and other representatives of the academic community in the Commonwealth of Independent States countries.

Dmitry Mokhorov, the session moderator and Deputy Chairman of the IPA CIS Expert Council on Science and Education, noted in his speech: "Effective anti-corruption education is an end-to-end and continuous process that is the cornerstone of building a rule-of-law state."

Experts explored new, effective models of anti-corruption education as a system-forming element for fostering a legal culture and building a rule-of-law state. The key focus, according to the specialists, is integrating these approaches into secondary and higher education systems and interactions with law enforcement agencies.

Dmitry Mokhorov presented a brief overview of the activities of the IPA CIS Expert Council on Science and Education, chaired by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. The discussion focused on anti-corruption education and the prospects for its development in the CIS.

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Charity Marathon for the 120th Anniversary of the Polytechnic Hydrotower: Fundraising Results Announced

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The results of the charity marathon, held at the initiative of the Polytechnic University Endowment Fund and dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the legendary Hydrotower, have been announced.

As a result of this campaign, 478,713 rubles were raised from October 15 to 29, 2025. Of this amount, 440,000 rubles went to the "Youth Projects Development" endowment. Income from its management in 2026 will be used to renovate some of the premises in the Polytechnic Tower.

The benefactors include graduates, employees, students, and partners of the Polytechnic University.

The Foundation thanks its donors and announces that special prizes and commemorative gifts will be raffled off among all marathon participants.

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NSU Open Day: On the Path to University Life

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Novosibirsk State University held its traditional Open Day on November 2, attracting a record-breaking number of participants for the fall event—over 2,000 schoolchildren and their parents. Prospective students learned about the program offerings, admission requirements, and the university atmosphere. The Open Day was held for the first time in the new classroom building, which opened on September 1, 2025.

In his opening address, NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk discussed the university's history, its development, and the areas of specialization that are currently in high demand. He specifically noted the growing interest among applicants in the natural sciences and engineering. This is evidenced by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, where the top seven areas with the most significant growth in applications included "Informatics and Computer Engineering," "Mathematics and Mechanics," "Mathematics and Computer Science," "Applied Mathematics and Physics," "Physics," "General Medicine," and "Geology." The rector also highlighted the development of the university's infrastructure, the construction of a modern campus, and the opening of new buildings, which will expand NSU's educational and research capabilities.

During the Open Day, guests had the opportunity to visit thematic areas of NSU faculties and institutes, where students and faculty demonstrated in an interactive and live format what can be learned at NSU.

A guest of the event, tenth-grader Elizaveta Zh., shared her impressions:

"I really like this university. I'd like to enroll here, but I haven't decided on a major or exams yet. This is my first time here, and I'm impressed by the scale of the university—it's very large. I think there will be many opportunities for me if I get in. I've discovered a new area—the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics and the Department of Oil and Gas Fields."

At the program areas, representatives from NSU faculties and institutes provided detailed information on the admissions requirements for each specific program and answered applicants' questions.

Yulia Ilyushchenko, a representative of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics department at the NSU Humanities Institute, noted:

We also have a threshold for admission to fee-paying programs—this year, you had to score more than 210 points to be admitted. There are several types of quotas for state-funded places. Please note that we only require specialized mathematics.

NSU hosts a variety of events to help schoolchildren prepare for university admission, ranging from Unified State Exam (USE) preparation courses to annual schools organized by faculties and institutes. Completion of these schools offers the opportunity to earn additional credits for university admission.

Natalia Simonova, Head of the Department of Theory and History of Journalism, discussed additional programs for high school students that can help increase their chances of successful admission to a journalism program:

For those interested in our program, we offer a "Young Journalist School" for students in grades 8–11, lasting from one to four years. It includes preparation for a creative competition specifically for 11th-graders—two classes every two weeks. At the school, students create stories, magazines, longreads, and other projects, exploring various forms of journalistic work. This format is suitable for career guidance and portfolio preparation, which can then be presented at the creative competition.

We are confident that NSU's Open Day will become the beginning of many schoolchildren's professional journeys, where the first step is choosing their field and where they want to study. NSU is open to talented and inquisitive people—those who are ready to seek, explore, and create the future today.

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Lectures, quizzes, and workshops: how Moscow's schoolchildren and students are being taught to respect nature

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Three years ago, regional waste management operator JSC Ecotechprom developed a proprietary environmental literacy program for schoolchildren and students. Classes are held in Moscow schools, colleges, universities, and cultural and family centers by appointment.

Eco-lessons are aimed at developing healthy environmental habits in young Muscovites and fostering a conscious and caring attitude toward the environment. The Moscow City Services Complex explained what specialists teach and how to participate in the program.

Lessons in schools

Environmental literacy classes are free. The format can be customized to suit the children's preferences, including themed lectures, quizzes, and workshops.

During the lectures, specialists discuss Moscow's waste separation program and explain how sorting helps conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and make the world around us cleaner and more beautiful.

The waste separation program began in Moscow almost six years ago, on January 1, 2020. Each site in the city's courtyards is equipped with two-color containers: blue ones for recyclables, and gray ones for mixed waste. The number of program participants and the amount of waste collected are growing every year. In 2024 alone, more than 1.65 million tons were sorted and sent for recycling, compared to only 450,000 tons before the program's launch in 2019.

The "Separate and Act" environmental quiz is particularly popular among schoolchildren. It's a fun and engaging team game for high school students about waste separation and responsible consumption. During the quiz, participants discuss the principles of waste sorting, study product labels, and learn interesting facts about an eco-friendly lifestyle. Some questions require ingenuity and erudition. In the practical task, teams must demonstrate their skills and correctly separate waste into two containers.

To organize a lesson or quiz at an educational institution, simply send a request to the email address: press@eco-pro.ru or through the form atoperator's website.

Classes in museums and eco-centers

The Moscow Museum of Urban Economy at VDNKh also teaches about caring for nature and its resources through play. During the interactive game "Waste Sorting," children and adults can test their knowledge of waste separation. Participants must carefully follow the image on the screen and correctly sort items into five containers: paper, plastic, organic waste, metal, and glass. There are also tricky tasks: for example, they must quickly figure out what to do with batteries or a fire extinguisher. If a participant makes a mistake, they will be told which container they should have chosen.

A display next to the slot machine offers helpful information about recycling and making new things from recycled materials. Visitors can learn how many plastic bottle caps it takes to create a uniquely designed skateboard and what can be gained from recycling bottles. The museum can be visited individually or as part of a study group.

The Yauza Ecocenter also provides useful knowledge. Young guests learn about the eco-professions of the future, challenges in ecology and environmental protection, and solutions. The center hosts thematic lectures, workshops, games, and quests. School groups can sign up for unique lessons featuring demonstrations of natural phenomena. For example, the educational multimedia tour "Ecosphere: Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere" introduces children to the structure of our planet and unusual facts about its inhabitants. To register, call 7 925 194-60-86.

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New bus routes will open in the Moscow region starting November 8.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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Starting November 8, Odintsovo and Krasnogorsk will be connected to Moscow by the capital's first commuter routes. Buses #1101 to Barvikha and #1290 to Moscow City Oncology Hospital #62 will begin running along Rublevo-Uspenskoe Highway from the Krylatskoye metro station. Seven modern buses, equipped to high Moscow standards, will operate on this route.

"Following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions, we are developing the Moscow suburban transport network. The new routes will begin operating on November 8th and will connect Moscow with the Odintsovo and Krasnogorsk urban districts. Modern buses will run from the Krylatskoye metro station to Barvikha and the village of Istra. In the coming weeks, we plan to launch two more routes to the Odintsovo urban district," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

The fare on these routes will be fixed, and you only need to swipe your card at the entrance. A ride on bus #1101 with a Troika card will cost 100 rubles (or 101 rubles with a bank card), and on bus #1290, it will cost 90 rubles (or 91 rubles with a bank card). Passengers will also be able to pay for their rides using other payment methods, including Muscovite and Moscow Region resident cards. The Unified Suburban Zone ticket for students will also be valid with a Muscovite card, valid for 30 and 90 days with no travel limit.

In addition, residents of the region will have the option to pay for travel with unlimited single "Prigorod" zone passes for 30, 90, and 365 days. These include free transfers to the metro, Moscow Central Diameters, the Moscow Central Circle, and Moscow's ground transportation, as well as rides on electric boats, bicycles, and e-scooters from the Velobike service.

Modern, high-capacity Russian buses with a distinctive "Moscow-Region" decal will operate on the new suburban routes. The buses are equipped with climate control, wheelchair accessible seats, and low floors. They also feature large information screens, clear navigation, and voice announcements.

The number 1 will be added to the usual bus numbers to avoid duplication with city route numbers. This will help passengers remember that routes with four-digit numbers go to the region.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life Moscow is placing significant emphasis on modernizing its social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading its rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a unified transport system with predictable commuter rail service for over 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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