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March 24, 2026

Spring of the Russian soul

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The Kitay-Gorod Gallery invites you to the exhibition "Spring of the Russian Soul." The exhibition features over 60 works created by 12 contemporary artists, graduates of leading Russian universities, between 2017 and 2026. These works include painting, ceramics, mixed media, and small-scale carved sculpture. The artists explore the phenomenon of spring through the lens of multidisciplinary analysis, seeking to present diverse interpretations of an established image.

The exhibition includes three thematic zones, each revealing a distinct concept. "Nature Awakens" captures visual metamorphoses: melting snow, the first flowers, and the return of birds. The "City and Spring" zone features urban landscapes, demonstrating how the rebirth of nature transforms the appearance of the metropolis. The "Personal Awakening" zone features works reflecting stories of the internal changes associated with spring.

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March 24, 2026

Easter tree

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The Fili-Davydkovo Club Center invites children aged four to 10 to the Easter Tree workshop.

Participants will receive all the necessary materials to bring their ideas to life. The base of the composition will be elegant plaster barrels, which will serve as a graceful base for the Easter arrangement. Natural branches will be added to them, adding a touch of natural lightness and charm.

An integral part of the workshop is painting wooden blanks. Each participant will be able to create their own exclusive Easter egg using paints and decorative elements.

Children will also receive colorful ribbons and stones to decorate their holiday tree. The result of this creative process will be an original Easter craft to take home.

March 24, 2026

In Moscow, bridges, tunnels, fountains, and other engineering structures are being washed after winter.

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Capital specialists urban economy complex The flushing of utility structures has begun after the winter. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"After consistently warming temperatures around the clock, we began cleaning engineering structures. In total, by the end of April, we'll have repaired over two thousand structures—bridges, tunnels, underground and overground pedestrian crossings, embankments, piers, fountains, and monuments," said Pyotr Biryukov.

The work includes cleaning and washing structural elements, concrete, metal, and glass surfaces, railings, and stairwells. Specialists can also perform spot painting if necessary.

Each structure is washed using a special technology, using neutral solutions that do not damage the surface. Particular attention is paid to the small details of monuments and fountains, which are cleaned manually. Alkaline solutions are used for washing tunnels and bridges.

Public utilities will clean road signs, information boards, house signs, safety buffers, noise barriers, barriers, and pedestrian fencing.

Around 1,000 workers will be involved in cleaning the engineering structures. In addition, more than 250 pieces of equipment will be deployed, including aerial platforms, street cleaners, and tunnel cleaners.

The projects being implemented in the capital to create a comfortable urban environment are in line with the goals and objectives of the national project Infrastructure for LifeMore information about national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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March 24, 2026

SPbGASU specialists took part in a meeting of the RAASN Representative Office in the Northwestern District

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On March 19, the general meeting of the representative office of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS) in the Northwestern Federal District (NWFD) was held in the historic House of Architects in St. Petersburg. The event brought together leading scientists and industry specialists and provided a platform for discussing current scientific and professional issues.

Welcoming remarks were addressed by the Chairman of the Representative Office of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences in the Northwestern Federal District, Academician of the Department of Architecture Mikhail Mamoshin, Academician of the Department of Urban Planning Sergei Mityagin, Academicians of the Department of Construction Sciences Vladimir Travush and Yuri Panibratov (Consulting Professor at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering), and Academician of the Department of Architecture Dmitry Bush.

One of the key events of the meeting was a presentation by Veronika Asaul, Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chair of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences' Scientific Council on Economic Issues in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Construction Sciences, and Doctor of Economics. Her presentation focused on the continuity of scientific knowledge as a fundamental principle for the development of economic science.

Veronika Viktorovna noted that for many years, the Scientific Council was headed by Yuri Panibratov, a member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences and a Doctor of Economics. Over the past decade, under his leadership, issues related to improving the efficiency of urban planning and construction have been actively addressed, including life cycle assessments of facilities, economic justifications for energy-efficient technologies, the development of digital design methods (BIM), and mechanisms for sustainable urban development.

In 2026, Veronika Asaul assumed leadership of the Scientific Council. In her speech, she placed particular emphasis on the continuity of scientific schools. As she emphasized, this principle ensures the preservation and development of scientific knowledge, its critical rethinking, and its transmission to new generations of researchers. Over 20 years of collaboration with Yuri Panibratov have allowed for the formation of a sustainable scientific tradition that continues to evolve. This year, the scientific schools merged, and the school led by Veronika Asaul was included in the register of leading scientific schools in St. Petersburg.

Veronika Asaul identified the industry's key economic challenges as a lack of funding and investment, rising costs of construction materials, labor shortages, technological lag, and the need for digitalization and environmental compliance. These challenges determine the direction of future scientific research and will be a focus of the RAASN Scientific Council.

The meeting focused on modern advances in the construction industry. Rashid Mangushev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences' Scientific Council for Geotechnics, Professor of the Department of Geotechnics at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and Doctor of Engineering, presented a report titled "Foundations of Unique Buildings and Structures Constructed in the Past 10 Years in St. Petersburg," which explored innovative solutions in the field of foundations and foundations.

The meeting featured presentations by candidate members of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering (RAACS): in the architecture department – by Yulia Yankovskaya, Head of the Urban Planning Department at SPbGASU, Doctor of Architecture; and Pavel Sokolov, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture, Chief Architect of St. Petersburg, and a graduate of LISI (now SPbGASU); in the urban planning department – by Sergei Lutchenko, Associate Professor of the Urban Planning Department at SPbGASU, Chief Architect of the Leningrad Region, and Candidate of Architecture; and in the construction sciences department – by Rashid Mangushev.

Following the meeting, participants noted the high level of scientific discussion and the importance of the issues discussed for the development of the architectural and construction industry. The event contributed to strengthening professional ties and identifying priority areas for further research.

March 24, 2026

Denis Manturov presented the Order "For Valiant Labor" to the staff of Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov presented Mikhail Gordin, Rector of Bauman Moscow State Technical University, with the Order "For Valiant Labor." In accordance with the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in January 2026, the university staff was awarded for their significant contribution to the development of science and education and the training of highly qualified specialists.

The award is the fourth in Baumanka's history. Previously, the team was awarded three of the highest state orders.

Denis Manturov noted that the award recognizes the talent, brilliant intellect, and dedication of those who have nurtured and continue to nurture the elite of Russia's engineering corps. The First Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude to Baumanka's veterans and distinguished employees and emphasized the university's contribution to addressing the ambitious challenges of technological leadership.

"For nearly two centuries, the university has been shaping the nation's scientific and technical potential. Its history is a chronicle of the creation of the Russian engineering school, in which a special place is given to the labor heroism of a galaxy of great professors, teachers, and mentors. It also honors those who, having graduated from their university, undaunted the path of pioneers and achieved technological breakthroughs. They made an invaluable contribution to the establishment and development of knowledge-intensive industry and to strengthening our country's defense capability," said Denis Manturov.

The rector of Bauman Moscow State Technical University thanked his colleagues for their many years of dedicated work.

"Our team is a unique community of scientists, teachers, engineers, and students united by a common goal: to train specialists capable of solving the country's most complex problems. Every year, our contribution to this work grows ever more significant – largely due to the university's new capabilities: modern facilities, high-tech equipment, and a renovated campus, where an environment for breakthrough research and the training of a new generation of engineers is being created," noted Mikhail Gordin.

March 24, 2026

The government has approved the rules and criteria for forming a list of strategically important medicines.

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Resolution of March 17, 2026 No. 277

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 24, 2026

Russia will develop a list of strategically important medications that meet the priority needs of the healthcare system for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Their full production cycle must be ensured within the country. The rules and criteria for compiling the list were approved by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. This decision will increase the country's pharmaceutical independence and maintain a stable supply of essential medications to clinics and hospitals.

The list will include vital and essential medications, vaccines included in the national calendar of preventive vaccinations and the calendar of vaccinations for epidemic indications, blood products, blood substitutes, infusion solutions, narcotic analgesics, medications for the treatment of especially dangerous infections, socially significant diseases, and diseases that pose a danger to others.

The production of such drugs will be organized with state support. Furthermore, drugs included in the list will be given priority in government procurement.

"We hope this will reduce the pharmaceutical industry's dependence on foreign suppliers and, overall, contribute to achieving the national goal of preserving the population, improving health and well-being, and supporting families," Mikhail Mishustin noted at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 24.

The list will be compiled by a special interdepartmental commission, which will include representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, Roszdravnadzor, and Rospotrebnadzor.

The work is being carried out within the framework of the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry until 2030.

March 24, 2026

The government has extended the deferral of tax and insurance premium payments for coal industry enterprises until the end of April.

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Resolution of March 20, 2026 No. 298

The government has extended certain support measures for coal industry organizations amid ongoing market conditions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the decree.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 24, 2026

This concerns a deferral of mineral extraction tax and insurance premium payments. The payment deadlines for coal industry organizations have been extended until April 30, 2026. The arrears can be repaid in equal monthly installments from May to the end of November 2026.

Also, until April 30, no penalties will be applied to coal companies for tax arrears and insurance premium arrears, provided that bankruptcy proceedings have not been initiated against the debtor organizations.

"This will free up working capital at promising coal companies for ongoing operations," Mikhail Mishustin noted at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 24.

The Government, at the direction of the President, introduced additional support measures for coal companies effective June 1, 2025. Earlier, in May, Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting on the situation in the industry. The Prime Minister noted that it is one of the core industries that ensures the stable operation of key economic sectors, including metallurgy, electric power, and housing and utilities, and also contributes to addressing social issues.

The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Resolution of July 25, 2025 No. 1105.

March 24, 2026

Financial news: March 24, 2026. JSC "KAVKAZ.RF" will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is March 24, 2026. The placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 200,000,000. Placement period, days – 57. The date of depositing funds is March 24, 2026. The date of return of funds is May 20, 2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 14.65. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 200,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The Agreement is based on the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Preliminary bids from 11:20 to 11:30. Competitive bids from 11:30 to 11:40. The cutoff percentage or the auction's invalidity may be determined by 11:55. Additional terms

March 24, 2026

Manturov: The Russian Space Forum will discuss the development of the industry and international cooperation.

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The Russian Space Forum, a key industry event, has unveiled its business program architecture. The event, which will take place on April 9 at the Rossiya National Center, will form the core of Space Week, a new annual event established by President Vladimir Putin. The forum will bring together federal government agencies, state corporations, the scientific community, and private businesses to develop strategic solutions for space development. It will also bring together the public to formulate and implement a common strategy for space exploration. The forum's business program covers key issues in space exploration, from the integration of space research into everyday life to lunar and deep space exploration. Special attention is paid to international cooperation: our goal is to create the conditions for more effective interaction between leading global powers and strengthen Russia's role in the global space services market," said Dmitry Bakanov, Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation.

The "Human Capital: Professions, Lifestyle, and Promotion" track will focus on the industry's interaction with society and the impact of the digital environment on the next generation of professionals.

Space Week will be held in Russia from April 6 to 12. On December 29, the Russian President signed a decree establishing the Week as an annual event. The organizer of Space Week is the state corporation Roscosmos.

March 24, 2026

A drone racing facility has opened at the Polytechnic University.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has opened a training facility for drone racing athletes and competitions. This new infrastructure project is part of a comprehensive training model for the unmanned aerial systems industry. It is being implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 federal program.

The development of a drone racing sports and technology team is an additional component of the practice-oriented training program for UAS specialists. It helps trainees develop robust piloting skills, spatial orientation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. The new training facility includes professional quadcopters, control equipment, and FPV equipment (an FPV drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that allows the operator to see the surroundings through the drone's "eyes" via special helmets).

The 300-square-meter training ground contains everything necessary for the training and professional preparation of drone racing athletes, including participation in national tournaments. The site has two tracks: one for large drones (200/330 classes) and one for small drones (65/75 classes). The facility also features Nazgul Evoque F5X V2 quadcopters, BetaFPV Meteor75 Pro quadcopters, RadioMaster Boxer ELRS control equipment, FPV goggles, helmets, and all necessary accessories and consumables. The training ground also includes Quadrosim and UAVProf simulators, which house computer-based training rooms.

Drone racing is the sport of the future, requiring both quick reactions and strategic planning. Now, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has the necessary foundation for its development. SPbPU has effectively built a two-tier training system, which includes drone piloting training and competitive training. The necessary equipment has been approved by the St. Petersburg Drone Racing Federation and has received high praise from experienced FPV racers, commented Timur Akhmetkhanov, captain of the SPbPU drone racing team and a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, on the new facility's capabilities.

It's worth noting that the opening of the Drone Race competition site at the Polytechnic University is a continuation of the comprehensive model for training personnel for the unmanned aerial systems industry, which encompasses continuing professional education, youth engineering team activities, scientific research, and the development of specialized infrastructure. SPbPU is the focal point of the federal project "Personnel for Unmanned Aircraft Systems," and the educational model is built on the principle of "learning through practice" with a focus on solving real-world industry problems.

The Polytechnic University is consistently developing its training infrastructure, which includes specialized laboratories for UAV operators, simulator complexes, an expanded fleet of drones, and test sites. The university views unmanned systems holistically, therefore also conducting research in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned boats, underwater robotics, and machine vision systems for ground-based unmanned platforms.

Training specialists in unmanned aerial systems requires not only a theoretical foundation but also deep immersion in real-world production processes. We integrate educational programs with industry challenges, developing students' engineering thinking, practical competencies, and readiness to work in a rapidly changing technological environment. This approach allows us to provide the country's economy with qualified personnel capable of creating competitive solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the country's technological development," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

Due to the expansion of SPbPU's infrastructure for training drone racing athletes, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has announced an additional recruitment call for participants to join the university team.