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Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds: worsening weather expected in the capital

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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According to weather forecasters, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Moscow on July 22. Wind gusts may reach 15 meters per second.

In bad weather, city residents are asked to be especially careful on the street, not to take shelter under trees and not to park cars near them.

The project has been opened on the portal "Our City" "Safe Summer", with the help of which Muscovites can report about unreliably fixed advertising structures and road signs, broken or leaning trees, as well as other potentially dangerous situations. This will allow to quickly and effectively help services to minimize the consequences of bad weather, to protect the lives, health and property of city residents.

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Restoration of white-stone decor of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Kozhevniki has begun

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Restoration of the white-stone decor adorning the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Kozhevniki has begun. The church, which has the status of a cultural heritage site of federal significance, is located at 2nd Kozhevnichesky Lane, Building 6.

"The Trinity Church in Kozhevniki is a striking example of Moscow Baroque. The entrances to the northern and southern facades are framed by carved white-stone portals with twisted columns. The history of the temple is closely connected with the famous Russian merchants Bakhrushins, who generously donated to its maintenance. Thanks to them, the interiors of the church received a rich decoration. Currently, the facades of this beautiful architectural monument are being restored. Specialists are carrying out work on repairing the brickwork and cleaning the white-stone details: Corinthian columns, cornices, arched pediments with bas-relief images, molded friezes, belts, inserts, angel heads. Also, restorers-sculptors have begun to restore the lost white-stone details on the facade of the bell tower," said the head of the capital's Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

The restoration of the architectural monument began in 2024. Specialists completed the gilding of the crosses, domes and dormer windows of the church, and also put the roof of the bell tower in order. Now the facades, as well as the brickwork in the bell tier, have already been cleared of late layers of plaster and paint. It is necessary to restore the wooden beams and the bell tier, cornices and window sills of the bell tower, as well as to manufacture and install window units.

All work is carried out on the basis of an agreed project, an issued permit and under the supervision of experts from the capital Department of Cultural Heritage.

The parish church on the territory of Kozhevennaya Sloboda already existed in the first half of the 17th century. Presumably, the author of the bell tower project was Ivan Zarudny, a famous architect, sculptor, painter and stone carver.

Subsequently, the church was repeatedly rebuilt. Thus, a refectory with two side chapels appeared between the bell tower and the quadrangle, and in the period from 1767 to 1772, the construction of the bell tower gallery was carried out. The Moscow fire of 1812 practically did not affect the church, it was slightly burned.

The bell tower, which previously visually complemented the development of the Kozhevnaya Sloboda, is decorated with stucco decoration typical of the mid-18th century Baroque: garlands, angel heads, volutes. At the base of the octagon there is a closed gallery.

The unique features of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity are the roofs and domes with crosses from the 18th–19th centuries, as well as the interiors, the design of which includes stucco decoration of the walls and ceilings with figured panels, cartouches, consoles in the gallery and in the octagon of the bell tower with the chapel of Michael the Archangel.

In the 18th – early 19th centuries, a large plot of land located near the church and belonging to it was almost completely built up: factory buildings were erected near the church, and in the 1930s, a school building. In 1935, the church was closed. In the following years, warehouses and residential premises were located here, and then workshops of the All-Union Production Scientific Restoration Plant of the USSR Ministry of Culture.

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221 killed, 592 injured in Pakistan monsoon rains

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

ISLAMABAD, July 22 (Xinhua) — At least 221 people have been killed and 592 others injured in flash floods and other incidents caused by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan since late June, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.

In its latest situation report, released on Monday, the agency said the casualties were recorded between June 26 and July 21, with five new deaths and 10 injuries reported in the past 24 hours.

The eastern province of Punjab was the worst hit, with 135 people killed and 470 injured. In the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 46 people were killed and 69 injured.

The southern province of Sindh reported 22 deaths and 40 injuries, while the southwestern province of Balochistan reported 16 deaths and four injuries.

The NDMA confirmed no fatalities in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, although three people were injured. Pakistan-administered Kashmir reported one death and six injuries, with one child injured in Islamabad, the capital.

Authorities have issued flood warnings and are coordinating with provincial governments to carry out relief operations and monitor vulnerable areas as rain continues. –0–

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Grain exports from Russia this season could amount to 53-55 million tons — Russian Minister of Agriculture

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, July 22 /Xinhua/ — Grain exports from Russia following the results of the current agricultural season /July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026/ may amount to 53-55 million tons, including 43-44 million tons of wheat, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said at a meeting on the development of grain exports.

“Taking into account all the measures taken and the progress of sowing, our forecasts for exports for the current season, which began on July 1 of this year, in general for grain we expect to export 53-55 million tons for the season and 43-44 million tons for wheat, that is, at the level of the current year, taking into account the carry-over balances that we had at the beginning of the season,” the minister said.

According to the results of the last agricultural season, grain exports from Russia amounted to about 53 million tons, including 44 million tons of wheat.

Despite the drought in a number of large grain-producing regions, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture is still maintaining its forecast for grain harvest this year at 135 million tons.

“Considering that the sowing season as a whole went without any major disruptions, there are, of course, difficulties with the weather – in certain regions we have a severe drought, in certain regions we are flooded, we cannot start harvesting, but nevertheless, for now we are maintaining our forecast – 135 million tons of grain in total and 88-90 million tons of wheat,” said O. Lut. –0–

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Registration for the second night bike festival has opened

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On website Registration has opened for the second night bike festival, which will take place on August 2. Cyclists will have to ride along the Garden Ring.

For the first time in the history of Moscow cycling festivals, two night cycling festivals are being held this year. The first one, which took place on July 5, attracted a record number of participants – 45 thousand people.

“We support the development of cycling culture in the capital, as instructed

Sergei Sobyanin. At the request of city residents, we are holding two cycling festivals this summer. Registration for the second night cycling festival, which will take place on August 2, is already open. For the first time, the night ride will take place along the Garden Ring. We invite all fans of active recreation to join in,” said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

The festival town will open on Zubovskaya Square at 20:00. The entrance is from Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street. The races will take place at 21:00, 22:00 and 23:00. Participants can choose a convenient time when registering.

The event organizers remind that for comfort it is better to arrive at the time chosen during registration. For safety reasons it is recommended to use a helmet, bicycle lights, elbow and knee protection.

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Information about using the SolidPAY mobile application

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Dear customers!

On the side of the SolidPay mobile application vendor, there are problems with access to the personal account for clients who own Android devices.

We will inform you about the resumption of the service in a separate letter.

Login to your personal account on iOS is available in the usual mode, as well as access to Internet banking in the web version from the bank's website.

We apologize and ask you to take this information into account.

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German companies pledge to invest €631bn to boost economic confidence

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BERLIN, July 22 (Xinhua) — More than 60 leading German companies, including Siemens and Deutsche Bank, pledged on Monday to invest 631 billion euros (735 billion U.S. dollars) in the country by 2028 as part of a joint effort to restore investor confidence, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported.

The initiative, called “Made for Germany,” will be formally presented to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil later on Monday. It includes capital expenditure, research and development costs, and commitments from international investors.

The announcement comes as Germany seeks to reverse sluggish economic growth and attract private capital, helped in part by recent changes in fiscal policy and the creation of a special fund for infrastructure investment.

High energy prices and structural problems are reducing the competitiveness of Germany's industry, prompting growing calls for deeper reforms.

“We need political courage for structural change, and decisive steps must follow,” Siemens CEO Roland Busch told the Handelsblatt newspaper. “But we also need companies that believe in Germany and are willing to invest. All this must come together quickly to gain momentum.”

Companies involved in the initiative plan to lobby the government for faster approval procedures for infrastructure projects and tougher measures to address labor shortages, he added. –0–

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Summer of good initiatives

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In the summer, the corridors of the Polytechnic University are empty, but the Dobro.Center "Harmony" continues to unite students, teachers, partners and all those who are not indifferent for good deeds.

The Polytechnic regularly collects humanitarian aid at the university headquarters

On June 15, Medical Worker's Day, curators of military hospitals of St. Petersburg met. The event was organized by the "For Friends" community. Polytechnic was represented by the responsible curator of the military hospital 122 MSC Tatyana Nam and a volunteer of the university headquarters

On June 21, children from Mariupol arrived for summer vacation in Zelenogorsk. Volunteers of "Harmony", who are part of the regional headquarters

On June 25, at the Family and Children Assistance Center of the Kalininsky District of St. Petersburg, SPbPU volunteers together with students of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy of the Humanitarian Institute held a training program with elements of art therapy for children aged 7-12. The event became part of the positive leisure camp "LetoVmeste".

In addition, in June, a concert was held at Clinical Hospital No. 122 for military personnel dedicated to Russian Language Day. Kirill Grishin read poems by classic Russian poets. Maria Guner shared her original poems and fascinating stories about the classics of Russian culture and literature. Vera Ugai performed heartfelt songs about the Motherland, love, hope and dream. Tatyana Nam told stories about great polytechnicians. Konstantin Zakharov concluded the concert with songs to the guitar. According to tradition, volunteers visited the wards, presented gifts and treats to patients.

On June 26, the Polytechnicians performed vocal compositions at the General Surgery Clinic of the Kirov Military Medical Academy. The concert was supplemented by numbers by the soloist of the chapel Ilya Zavatsky and the string quartet of the Troitsky Cultural Center.

On June 27, a concert was held at the hospital of the North-West District Scientific and Clinical Center named after L. G. Sokolov featuring a female vocal quartet and theater and film actor Oleg Kharitonov. In conclusion, all those gathered sang the song "I love you, life!" Volunteers talked to patients and presented gifts. The servicemen asked to bring books if possible, and to organize "home tournaments" in backgammon and board games at the hospital.

Harmony has new challenges, big projects and inspiring stories ahead.

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Khorgos checkpoint sees significant increase in China-Europe rail traffic

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

URUMQI, July 22 (Xinhua) — Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located on the China-Europe international freight train route, has developed into an important transportation hub for promoting international trade with astonishing speed. In the first half of this year, 471,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers (TEU) were transported by China-Europe freight trains through the port, up more than 26 percent year on year, according to Horgos Customs data.

Since the first China-Europe freight train passed through Horgos in 2016, a total of 88 China-Europe freight routes have been launched at the port, covering 46 cities in 18 countries. More than 100,000 items of goods are shipped across the globe every year, providing highly efficient and stable logistics corridors for Chinese-made products to be exported to countries along the Belt and Road Initiative.

Such successes were achieved not simply through “brute force.”

In May this year, Horgos Customs was the first in the country to implement the reform of the “smart railway checkpoint, fast-track customs clearance at the destination” model, reducing the transit time of imported goods from 2-3 days to less than 16 hours, and the average transshipment time for a return freight train is 2 hours on average. More than 27 China-Europe trains pass through Horgos every day, and the customs provides 24/7 services, ensuring immediate inspection of trains upon arrival, which has greatly reduced the customs clearance time of goods.

"Our company has been working as a checkpoint agent for over 10 years. China-Europe freight train services are fast and stable. In the first half of this year, we have already serviced over 1,300 such trains, which is 10 percent more than last year," said Han Xing, COO of the Khorgos branch of Hong'an International Freight Forwarding Company.

In order to ensure the sustainable growth of the types and volumes of goods transported by trains on China-Europe routes, Khorgos Customs has been continuously deepening the reform of its operational activities, taking measures such as integrating customs control into the railway operation process, establishing a special service window for China-Europe trains, developing customized service solutions in accordance with the needs of shippers, etc. -0-

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Polytechnic University and Rossotrudnichestvo held an international chess day

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, together with the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in India, held an educational master class for Indian schoolchildren who are passionate about chess.

Chess as a physical education discipline appeared at the Polytechnic University in 2021. Every semester, chess classes are attended by more than a hundred first- and second-year students. The Polytechnic University Chess Club, named after a university graduate, the first Soviet world champion, grandmaster Mikhail Botvinnik, regularly holds tournaments, including online ones. Our club's Interuniversity project is the largest international online tournament among students in the world (more than 1,000 participants from 20 different countries). The Polytechnic University team is the champion of St. Petersburg and Russia in chess, and winners of the All-Russian Summer Universiade. The honor of the team was defended by FIDE masters, international masters, and grandmaster Kirill Alekseenko, who was a contender for the world chess crown at the time of his studies at the Polytechnic University.

The event, dedicated to the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in the field of education and sports, brought together young chess players from India. The program was rich and informative. Polytechnic University was represented by Pavel Martynov, an international FIDE master and candidate of pedagogical sciences with more than 10 years of experience, speaking via videoconference. He gave the children a remote lecture on how chess develops critical thinking, memory, concentration and strategic planning skills, and shared practical strategies that are useful both at the board and in studies.

The participants of the master class were shown a film about the Polytechnic University. The schoolchildren learned about the history, traditions, modern scientific achievements and the rich student life of the university. The children were reminded that the legendary Mikhail Botvinnik, the 6th world chess champion, the founder of the Soviet chess school, was a graduate of the Electromechanical Faculty of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (now SPbPU) in 1932. This fact aroused keen interest among young Indian chess players, for whom the name Botvinnik is synonymous with chess greatness. The children got acquainted with his biography at a photo exhibition dedicated to outstanding chess players.

The theoretical part smoothly turned into the practical. Pavel Martynov held a session of simultaneous play with the schoolchildren. The children were able to test their strength and apply some of the ideas they heard in practice.

"It is a great honor for the Polytechnic University to continue the traditions established by such giants as Mikhail Botvinnik," noted Pavel Martynov. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to share our developments with young talents of India and strengthen our friendly ties through the universal language of chess. The enthusiasm and level of play of Indian schoolchildren are impressive!"

The Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India expressed gratitude to SPbPU and personally to Pavel Martynov for organizing and holding a highly professional and educational event that promotes the popularization of the Russian language, Russian education and culture, and also strengthens friendship between the youth of the two countries.

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