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March 16, 2026

New dates for the Caucasus Investment Forum have been announced.

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The Caucasus Investment Forum will be held April 28–30 in Mineralnye Vody at the MinvodyExpo International Exhibition Center. The CIF is a leading business platform for developing the economies of the North Caucasus regions and attracting investment in key industrial sectors. This year's forum's central theme is "Expanding the Horizons of Possibilities." The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian Government, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, and the Government of the Stavropol Krai.

"The current state support program for the North Caucasus is a strategic tool for the macroregion's development. Thanks to the coordination of the Russian Government and the active participation of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development in all four key indicators of the federal districts' socioeconomic development, approved by the Chairman of the Russian Government, the North Caucasus Federal District demonstrated positive dynamics in the first nine months of 2025. Investment in fixed assets increased by 16.3% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to increased private investment. The number of employees increased by 1.5%, while the volume of goods shipped, work performed, and services performed increased by 5%. Real incomes of the population also increased by 8.1%. The Caucasus Investment Forum is not only an effective platform for showcasing the successes of the district's regions but also a platform for dialogue between business and government, which will facilitate the further socioeconomic development of the region's constituent entities," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

The three-day forum program will feature thematic sessions, discussions, and practical case studies. The key event of the business program will be the plenary session. Thematic sessions at KIF-2026 will focus on the development of key economic sectors in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District: agriculture, transport and logistics, tourism, education, digital technologies, industry, and energy. Participants will discuss current challenges, government support measures, and promising investment opportunities. 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, so the program will emphasize the authenticity of the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District.

"The results of the joint work of federal and regional governments confirm the sustainable development dynamics of the regions and the increasing effectiveness of state support measures. In the North Caucasus Federal District, conditions are being created for increased investment, the launch of new businesses, and an improved quality of life for citizens. In this regard, the Caucasus Investment Forum is a relevant platform for showcasing the successes of the district's regions and a platform for effective dialogue between business and government," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Caucasus Investment Forum.

The KIF-2026 program combines the distinctiveness and traditions of the peoples of the North Caucasus, emphasizing their national and cultural identity, with the creation of new business contacts, partnerships, and investment projects. KIF-2026 will become a space for dialogue and partnership, where initiatives are formed that can set a long-term development vector and strengthen the economic potential of the North Caucasus and southern regions of Russia.

The architecture of the KIF-2026 business program is available on the official website of the forum.

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March 16, 2026

Financial news: On March 17, 2026, the Interregional Federal Treasury will hold a deposit auction 22,026,066 in the field of liquidity management.

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Application selection parameters:

Application selection date 17.03.2026. Unique application selection identifier 22 026 066. Deposit currency rubles. Funds type – Single Treasury Account. Maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, monetary units 98,000,000,000. Placement period, in days 2. Date of depositing funds 17.03.2026. Date of return of funds 19.03.2026. Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating) FIXED. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 14.8. Base floating interest rate for placement of funds – Minimum spread, % per annum – Terms and conditions of concluding a bank deposit agreement (term, replenishable or special). Term.

The minimum amount of funds placed for one application, in monetary units, is 1,000,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 2.

Terms of offsetting mutual obligations under bank deposit agreements, repurchase agreements, and securities loan agreements (with or without offsetting mutual obligations). Without offsetting mutual obligations. Bid selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension). Open with random completion. Bid selection schedule (Moscow time).

The bid selection venue is Moscow Exchange. Orders will be accepted from 3:00 PM to 3:10 PM. Preliminary bids will be submitted from 3:00 PM to 3:05 PM. Competition bids will be submitted from 3:05 PM to 3:10 PM. Random closing period (sec.): 120 Bid increments:

Time step (sec.):

Extension period end time:

Formation of a consolidated register of applications from 15:30 to 16:00. Establishing a cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful from 15:30 to 16:10. Formation of a consolidated register of bank deposit agreements from 16:10 to 16:30. Information on settlements In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 64 and 65 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated September 18, 2025, No. 8n

March 16, 2026

Dmitry Patrushev and Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin discussed agricultural development and environmental issues in the region.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin. The main topics of discussion were agricultural development and ensuring the region's environmental well-being.

Over the past five years, Perm Krai farmers have increased production of key agricultural products. Dairy and beef farming are strengthening their positions. Milk production in the organized sector increased by 14.5%, exceeding 550,000 tons in 2025.

The region also places significant emphasis on improving living conditions in rural areas. Between 2020 and 2025, under the state program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas," nearly 800 public spaces were improved, over 50 km of roads were built and repaired, and approximately 2,500 families' housing conditions were improved. In 2026, these initiatives will expand to over 10 more municipalities in the region.

Dmitry Patrushev and Dmitry Makhonin also discussed the progress of the national project "Environmental Well-Being." As part of this project, the Perm Krai participates in the federal projects "Forest Conservation," "Water of Russia," "General Cleaning," and "Circular Economy." Specifically, by 2030, the plan is to eliminate accumulated environmental damage, reconstruct wastewater treatment facilities in Tchaikovsky, and continue reforestation. Furthermore, plans are underway to introduce integrated solid municipal waste management facilities. Dmitry Patrushev instructed that work in this area be expedited and that special attention be paid to ensuring the region has sufficient containers and designated sites for them.

March 16, 2026

Marat Khusnullin: About 21,700 areas have been improved in the Central Federal District since 2019.

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The Central Federal District, the country's political, economic, social, and cultural center, is demonstrating a systematic approach to urban development. In 2025 alone, approximately 2,200 areas were improved in the Central Federal District as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, directly improving the quality of life in one of Russia's most densely populated macroregions, generating a significant share of the country's GDP. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The President has set the goal of improving the living environment in key communities by 30% by 2030 and by 60% by 2036. The improvement of parks, alleys, embankments, squares, and courtyards makes a significant contribution to this effort. Creating a comfortable urban environment changes the appearance of communities, sets new standards for quality of life, and directly influences people's desire to stay and work in their city. This work is being carried out across the country. For example, in the Central Federal District, approximately 21,700 public and courtyard spaces have been improved since 2019, and 299 winning projects have been implemented as part of the All-Russian Competition for Projects to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment. Last year alone, approximately 2,200 spaces were improved as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,'" said Marat Khusnullin.

One example of improvement is the "Pottery Fairytale of Skopin" project in the Ryazan region. The pedestrian section of Lenin Street now features cozy seating areas with benches, information signs chronicling the area, artistic lighting, and replicas of lost cathedrals. The entire space is decorated in the style of the famous Skopin ceramics, a unique local folk art.

In the Ryazan Region, a park on Volgogradskaya Street in the city of Ryazhsk was also renovated. A pedestrian path network was installed, the area was landscaped, and a children's playground was installed.

A park in the Komsomolets microdistrict of Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, has been improved. Specialists have reconstructed an obelisk dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The architectural model was created in collaboration with community groups who helped restore the names of fallen soldiers for inclusion on memorial plaques. The park now features sidewalks, rubberized playground surfaces, play and sports areas, and modern energy-saving lighting. A photo zone featuring the art installation "Komsomolets Park" has been installed at the entrance.

"By 2026, 874 public spaces are scheduled to be commissioned in the Central Federal District, along with 57 winning projects from the All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects for Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment in Small Towns and Historic Settlements. All these figures demonstrate the systematic nature of our work, the project's popularity with citizens, and the fact that the best, model-based improvement methods today can truly be replicated across all regions of the country. Another key aspect of our work is the active involvement of residents in the renewal of public spaces through a nationwide vote on improvement projects. It's worth noting that residents not only vote for the selected projects but also initiate change themselves, proposing projects in need of reconstruction and modernization during the list compilation stage. This creates a comprehensive feedback system between citizens and government authorities on urban development issues," noted Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Alexey Yeresko.

March 16, 2026

Financial news: Discrete auction held for TNSE securities.

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TNSE

TNSenrg JSC

As of 16:30:00, the current price was 3805 rubles. (Deviation – 20.03%).

There was an increase of 20.00% or more within 5 minutes in a row in the current share price from the closing price of the previous trading day (RUB 3,170).

In the Main Trading Mode T, a discrete auction (DA) will be held from 16:34:00.

In other non-addressed trading modes during the DA period, trading is conducted in accordance with the established regulations.

The end of the DA and resumption of trading at 17:04:00.

March 16, 2026

Financial news: 03/16/2026, 16-08 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZZ1N0 (DOM 1P-3R) were changed.

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March 16, 2026

16:08

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on March 16, 2026, 16:08 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 109.09) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1220.26 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 10.5%) for the security RU000A0ZZ1N0 (DOM 1P-3R) were changed.

March 16, 2026

Financial news: 03/16/2026, 14-43 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the AKGD security (AKGD ETF) were changed.

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March 16, 2026

14:43

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on March 16, 2026, 14:43 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -10.0%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.25 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 46.36%) of the AKGD security (AKGD ETF) were changed.

March 16, 2026

The Faculty of Continuing Education has launched a new professional retraining program, "Self-Regulation in Urban Development."

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The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering invites you to enroll in the professional retraining program "Self-Regulation in Urban Development," developed in accordance with the requirements of the professional standard "Specialist in Self-Regulation in Urban Development."

The program is aimed at developing unified professional skills among employees of self-regulatory organizations in the fields of engineering surveys, architectural and construction design, and construction based on current industry legislation requirements.

The professional retraining course is being implemented through network collaboration with the training center of the Russian Union of Builders. It has been approved by the National Association of Surveyors and Designers (NOPRIZ) and the National Association of Builders. It has undergone professional and public accreditation by the Russian Union of Builders.

The training program, developed with the participation of experts from self-regulatory organizations and national associations, is designed to prepare a wide range of qualifications, including specialists in maintaining the register of SRO members, control and disciplinary bodies, lawyers, and heads of self-regulatory organizations.

The program is designed for 252 academic hours and is delivered using distance learning technologies. Training is scheduled to begin in September. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the final assessment, students will receive a state-recognized professional retraining diploma, confirming their new qualification and the right to practice professionally in the field of self-regulation in urban planning.

More detailed information about the program's content and courses can be found on the official course page on the Faculty of Continuing Education website. Interested participants can register for the program, and after a start date is set, university staff will contact you to confirm your participation.

Details and registration for the course

March 16, 2026

Students from the Department of Heat, Gas Supply and Ventilation studied the "insides" of a modern residential complex

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Tour participants

On March 12, second- to fourth-year students from the Department of Heat, Gas Supply, and Ventilation at SPbGASU visited the construction site of the low-rise residential complex Univer City. The career guidance tour, organized by Setl Group, allowed the future engineers to experience the building's entire life cycle in a single day.

The student route was prepared and led by leading specialists from the holding company, who oversee various areas:

Alexey Lysenko, Lead Engineer of the Heating, Ventilation, Water Supply, and Sewerage (HVAC) Section, served as the main technical guide, showing the construction site from the inside. Alexey graduated from SPbGASU in 2013 and now successfully implements major projects. Vladislav Samoilov, Construction Manager, revealed the management secrets of major projects. Veronika Bogatova, Training and Development Manager at Setl Group, introduced the students to the corporate culture and career opportunities.

At the construction headquarters, Alexey Lysenko introduced the delegation to the 13 construction principles in place at the holding company. This internal system of standards guarantees high-quality housing. The TGV students saw how these principles are implemented in their professional fields: from energy-efficient engineering solutions to the use of environmentally friendly materials.

The most anticipated part for the students was a trip "behind the scenes"—the group visited an individual heating unit. The future specialists assessed the equipment layout, modern pump units, and the automation that controls the apartments' climate control.

A walk through the basement allowed us to examine the utility system in detail, from the metering units to the pipe insulation. The company's specialists emphasized installation details rarely covered in textbooks but critical to the long-term operation of the systems.

Discussions about career launches have become a tradition at these events. Veronika Bogatova emphasized, "The company's doors are open to active students," and spoke about internship programs, internships, mentoring, and employment.

For the second-year students, this trip became a comprehensive introduction to their future profession. Third- and fourth-year students viewed the facility through the eyes of professionals, asking specific questions about hydraulic testing and system balancing.

"These field trips are the best bridge between theory and real-life construction. Seeing systems installed at various stages and interacting with such senior managers is invaluable experience for a future engineer," noted second-year student Alexander Korobov, who participated in the excursion.

March 16, 2026

A RUDN University graduate's project to preserve the biodiversity of Meshchersky Park won the ArchiStar-2025 competition.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Olga Lyumanova, a graduate of the Landscape Architecture program, won first place in the Green Infrastructure category at the ArchiStar 2025 international competition. She presented her extensive project, "Biodiversity Conservation in the Urban Environment: A Case Study of Landscape Improvement of the Northern Part of Meshchersky Park and Tikhym Lake in the Odintsovo District of the Moscow Region," to the jury.

Olga created a manifesto for respectful care of wildlife in the face of inevitable urban expansion. Meshchersky Park, with its crown jewel, Lake Tikhyi, was presented in the project as a complex living organism requiring protection and a sensitive approach. The competition experts were captivated by the way the designer managed to combine seemingly incompatible elements: the modern demands of metropolitan residents for comfortable recreation and the urgent need to preserve natural flora and fauna.

Save rare species

Olga's work focuses on exploring methods and principles for preserving biodiversity when creating modern public spaces in the anthropogenic environment. Meshchersky Park is a large green space southwest of Moscow, home to endangered plants and rare animals. The park's northern entrance section, adjacent to urban infrastructure and therefore most heavily impacted by the anthropogenic environment, was chosen for the project.

"The design goal is not only to minimize the negative impact of human activity but also to increase the diversity of natural communities to enhance their resilience. Methods for eliminating destructive processes include reducing the negative impact of light and noise through buffer plantings of native plants, as well as the use of low-mounted lighting fixtures that minimize excessive light scattering. To preserve soil structures and communities, the project avoided the use of low-transmittance surfaces, and the preservation of the existing complex topography was also considered," says Olga Lyumanova.

Additionally, to enhance biodiversity, the graduate of the Agrarian and Technological Institute incorporated new habitats into the design: a meadow zone in the central part and a rain garden on the site of a flooded area. Thanks to the presence of Lake Tikhoye in the park, she proposed expanding the habitat of endangered plants—the Tabernaemontana reed (Scirpus tabernaemontani Palla) and the water chestnut (Trapa natans L.). These plants are already present in more remote areas of Meshchersky Park.

"The project's visual focal points are the multi-level bridge over the lake and the aerial walkway running through the pine forest. Both design elements, echoing each other with their flowing lines, aim to bring city residents closer to the green environment they often lack in their everyday lives. The project's aesthetic was largely inspired by the work of architect Henning Larsen and BO Landscape Architecture. This is evident in the flowing lines, terracing, and the use of natural materials and color as the main connecting components," says Olga Lyumanova.

Olga's project addresses the central question of our time: how to make a city comfortable for people without turning nature into a soulless decorative element. In her work, Tikhiy Lake finds a voice, and the park offers a chance for a sustainable future, where biodiversity is not a victim of progress, but its foundation.

Under the mentor's wing

The graduate's success is partly due to her wise mentorship. The high level of execution and depth of the project's development were made possible by the guidance of Anna Sergeevna Shchepeleva, Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Design and Sustainable Ecosystems. She is known for her passionate attitude toward academic excellence and her ability to foster students' ability to think outside the box, yet sustainably. Under her guidance, Olga was able to refine her idea, transforming her thesis into an internationally recognized project.

Winning the ArchiStar 2025 award is a mark of quality that paves the way for the project to reach real life. The competition jury, comprised of leading figures in architecture and urban planning, particularly noted Olga's work's high potential for implementation. Perhaps very soon, the northern part of Meshchersky Park will be transformed while remaining a haven for rare plant and bird species, and Tikhiy Lake will become not only a tourist attraction but also a symbol of how humans can communicate with nature in its own language.

We congratulate Olga on her victory and thank Anna Sergeevna Shchepeleva for her contribution to the development of the professional school! We hope this success becomes a springboard to new discoveries and large-scale projects that change the appearance of Russian cities for the better. After all, it is precisely from such love for local places—for Meshchersky Park, for the lake with its quiet name—that truly great architecture is born.