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A RUDN University student won 1,000,000 rubles in the "I Do" competition track of the All-Russian student project "Your Move"

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A RUDN University economics student is among the winners of the fifth season of the All-Russian student competition "Your Move." Second-year student Elizaveta Levina (Advertising and Public Relations major) was among the top 100 winners out of 12,779 applications from across Russia.

The media project "Partner | Unified State Exam" brought her victory. Here's how the idea was born.

"Students who score 100 points are geniuses," I thought when Channel One reported on the stories of students who'd scored the maximum on the Unified State Exam. I could only dream of a 100 points. "Well, so what? There's no harm in dreaming," I thought throughout high school. But in 2024, I passed the Unified State Exam in Russian with a perfect score of 100. This became a reality thanks to a friend with whom I studied for the exam. After enrolling at RUDN University on a scholarship, I realized I wanted to share my experience with today's students and show that anyone can get a perfect score on the Unified State Exam. And achieving such a result is much easier with a like-minded person. That's how the idea for the "Partner | Unified State Exam" project was born, where anyone can find a friend to study with through a special chat," says Elizaveta Levina.

Our student's idea is being implemented as part of the "I'm Doing" competition track of the All-Russian student project "Your Move," which is part of the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" presidential platform. The media project's VKontakte community has several regular columns, the main one being "Interview with a 100-Point Scorer." Text and video interviews have already been published with students who achieved 100 points in all Unified State Exam (USE) subjects, including Nadezhda Yashmolkina, the only student in the country who achieved 400 points. The community also covers USE news, including changes to the exam schedule and procedures. Short, funny videos also help students cope with stress.

For winning the competition, Elizaveta received 1,000,000 rubles, which she can use to implement her idea, further education, charity, and improve her living conditions. Incidentally, the student won the competition in the "Pioneer" track last year. Back then, she created a presentation about RUDN University called "Cultural Walk," developed an itinerary for the "More Than a Journey" program, and defended her project, "The Image of a Russian Student."

"I would like to express my gratitude to my mother, who always believes in me, to RUDN University, which supports the "Partner | Unified State Exam" media project, and to all the organizers of the "Your Move" project," added Elizaveta Levina.

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The US government has claimed responsibility for the collision between a passenger jet and an army helicopter in January.

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Justice Department admitted on Wednesday that federal authorities were responsible for the collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet that killed 67 people in January.

The January 29 collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the deadliest air disaster in the United States in more than 20 years.

According to the agency, the tragedy was caused by a double malfunction.

In particular, as reported by the media, the helicopter pilot failed to exercise due vigilance and did not ensure proper control of the aircraft, and the US Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controller failed to comply with orders and did not adhere to established air traffic control procedures. –0–

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China warns of Japan's deliberate military buildup

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday called for attention to whether Japan is seeking excuses to justify its military buildup.

Guo Jiakun made the statement in response to a request for comment on a report that Japan's Defense Ministry recently signed a land lease agreement with the intention of deploying a mobile radar to monitor Chinese aircraft carriers and aircraft in the waters between Okinawa and Miyako. -0-

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Review: US and EU disagree on use of frozen Russian assets

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Beijing, December 18 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to European leaders on Wednesday evening, hoping that the EU summit scheduled for Thursday and Friday could reach a consensus on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. However, as US media reported the same day, the US administration has recently been pressuring EU member states to abandon this plan at the upcoming summit.

V. Zelenskyy will attend the EU summit in Brussels. He stated that Ukraine needs real protection, security measures, and financial solutions, especially a political solution to the use of Russia's frozen assets.

This summit will be the last meeting of EU leaders this year and will focus on issues such as aid to Ukraine. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated on Monday that the EU is discussing various financing options for Ukraine, with a reparations loan being the preferred option for Kyiv.

On December 12, the EU decided to "indefinitely freeze" Russian assets on its territory and intends to determine a specific plan for their use at the upcoming summit. At the October summit, EU leaders failed to reach an agreement on a reparations loan due to objections from Belgium and other countries.

Russia has repeatedly expressed disagreement with the EU's handling of its sovereign assets, warning of possible retaliatory measures. On December 12, the Bank of Russia filed a claim in the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Belgian depository Euroclear for 18.17 trillion rubles (approximately 196 billion euros) in damages.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reported that several weeks ago, in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he asked how Moscow would respond if the EU decided to confiscate its financial assets frozen in the West. Moscow's response stated that if the EU expropriates Russian assets, "a decisive response will follow, using all instruments of international law."

Following the start of Russia's special operation in Ukraine, the EU and G7 countries froze almost half of Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves, amounting to approximately €300 billion. Of this, over €200 billion is held in the EU, including €180 billion held by Belgium's Euroclear, one of the world's largest clearing and settlement systems. The European Commission reported that from January to November 2025, the EU transferred €18.1 billion to Ukraine from proceeds from Russia's frozen assets.

The US administration has recently been pressuring EU member states to abandon a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine at the upcoming EU summit, according to a report by the US publication Politico on Wednesday, citing four European officials.

The report claims that representatives of the Donald Trump administration, bypassing EU decision-making bodies, are directly and secretly communicating with EU member state governments, leading Italy, Bulgaria, Malta, and the Czech Republic to join the ranks of opponents. One senior EU official familiar with EU-US relations and summit preparations stated, "They want to weaken us."

In previous EU discussions, Hungary, Slovakia and other countries have consistently opposed the use of approximately €210 billion in frozen assets from the Russian Central Bank to support Ukraine.

Analysts note that Ukraine will face a budget deficit of €71.7 billion next year. If funds are not received by April next year, Ukraine will be forced to cut public spending. According to the American "peace plan" for Russia and Ukraine, the US hopes to use some of Russia's frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine under US leadership.

Politico notes that the deep disagreement among European countries over the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine reveals a deeper rift across the European continent over how to respond to the new world order and unprecedented pressure from the United States.

V. Orbán announced on Wednesday that the European Commission had removed the issue of confiscating Russian assets from the EU summit agenda. He said that instead of seizing Russian assets, there is a proposal for a joint loan from EU countries to Ukraine.

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China strongly opposes the European Commission's in-depth investigations into Chinese firms.

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BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — China has expressed strong opposition to the European Commission's recent in-depth investigations of several Chinese enterprises under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

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"Making people laugh is a source of pride for me": Celebrating Yuri Nikulin's birthday

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December 18th is a special day for anyone who loves laughter, the circus, and good cinema, as it was on this day in 1921 that the great clown, talented actor, and true hero Yuri Nikulin was born.

Growing up in a theatrical family, Yuri wanted to study acting after finishing school, but the war interrupted these plans.

Two wars

In 1939, the future artist was called up for military service, and for the next seven years he defended our country, first in the Soviet-Finnish War, during which Nikulin's battery protected the approaches to Leningrad from enemy air raids, and then in the Great Patriotic War, during which the artist also fought near Leningrad.

Circus on Tsvetnoy

Returning to civilian life in 1946, Yuri Nikulin attempted to enroll in a theater school, but both GITIS and VGIK rejected him, failing to recognize his talent.

However, he was accepted into the school-studio of spoken genres at the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, with which the artist never left, first working as a clown and then heading the institution.

Today, the Circus on Tsvetnoy is named after Yuri Nikulin, and his son runs it.

Acting career

The actor entered the film industry at age 36, making his first appearance in a cameo role in "Girl with a Guitar," starring Lyudmila Gurchenko. After several more small but memorable cameos, he joined the legendary trio Balbes, which, along with Experienced (Yevgeny Morgunov) and Coward (Georgy Vitsin), captivated audiences.

Comedies starring Yuri Nikulin continue to attract thousands of people of all generations to their screens. He created unforgettable characters in "The Diamond Arm," "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style," "The Old Robbers," "The Twelve Chairs," and others.

The actor was no less adept at dramatic roles, as can be seen in films such as "When the Trees Were Tall," "They Fought for Their Country," "Twenty Days Without War," "Scarecrow," and others.

Yuri Nikulin was remembered as a man of boundless kindness. "I'm a clown," the artist said of himself. "I get joy when I hear the audience laugh. I get joy when I see the smiles of children and adults."

Thank you for the laughter and tears, for my favorite films and the Circus on Tsvetnoy, happy birthday, legend!

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Fairytale frigates carrying gifts decorated Moscow's river terminals.

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Specialists urban economy complex Enormous fairytale frigates have been installed at the Northern and Southern River Terminals. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"The themed structures feature ships with wind-filled sails, with New Year's gifts on their decks. Each vessel is 10 meters long and decorated with bright LED lighting. The frigates were positioned near the station buildings, and Christmas trees decorated with colorful baubles, stars, garlands, and other ornaments were erected nearby. Lighted trees were also installed at the Northern River Terminal," added Pyotr Biryukov.

New Year's Moscow

Over four thousand illuminated decorative structures and Christmas trees were installed throughout the city for the New Year and Christmas holidays. They create a festive atmosphere and provide additional illumination at night.

Light arches have appeared on Pushkinskaya Square and Novopushkinsky Square, on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares, and on Gazetny and Kamergersky Lanes. They have undergone technological upgrades and now operate in full color with the ability to control light and color scenarios. The pedestrian section of the Boulevard Ring is traditionally decorated with light tunnels and the number 2026, and a giant Christmas tree bauble has been installed in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.

The center of Moscow was decorated with illuminated arches.

Modern energy-saving LED lighting is used to decorate the city. These lights consume tens of times less electricity, are safe, and are designed to operate in all weather conditions.

In recent years, Moscow has accumulated a sufficient supply of decorative elements to fully embellish the city. All lighting and decorative structures are multifunctional, reusable, and transformable.

Moscow has begun preparing for the New Year, using decorations from previous years.The capital's bridges were decorated for the New Year.Light tunnels decorated Moscow in anticipation of the New Year.

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Poetry of creation

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The concert-performance is based on Sergei Mikhalkov's book "War Poems" and explores poetry as a testament to the times, human resilience, and faith in Victory. The production is based on poems written by the author at the front and in the home front—heartfelt, direct, addressed to soldiers and officers, mothers and wives, children, home front workers, and prisoners of war.

Directors Evgeny Dubovskoy and Igor Sergeyev construct the play as a restrained and precise conversation about war, devoid of external pathos, where poetic words become the central character. It is a reflection on the inner strength of man, his responsibility to history, and the ability to create even in the midst of destruction.

The performance features Polina Borunova, Marianna Vasilyeva, Yulia Vostrilova, Danila Dzygar, Pavel Ilyin and others.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Israel approves $34.7 billion gas deal with Egypt

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JERUSALEM, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he has approved a gas deal worth 112 billion shekels (about $34.7 billion) under which the country will supply natural gas to Egypt.

According to the terms of the agreement, the American energy company Chevron will carry out the deliveries together with its Israeli partners.

Calling it "the largest gas deal in Israel's history," Netanyahu noted that approximately 58 billion shekels ($17.97 billion) will flow into the state treasury. He expressed hope that the deal will strengthen "Israel's status as a regional energy power and contribute to stability in our region."

Energy Minister Eli Cohen, speaking alongside Netanyahu, called the agreement's approval a "historic moment" for Israel, both diplomatically and economically. He noted that the deal followed months of intensive negotiations. Gas companies intend to invest over 16 billion shekels ($4.96 billion) in gas infrastructure as part of the deal, the official added.

Israel has become a natural gas producer following the discovery of major fields in the eastern Mediterranean over the past decade, including Tamar and Leviathan. The country has transformed from an energy importer into a regional exporter.

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In the first 11 months of 2025, the foreign trade turnover of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region increased by 14.1 percent.

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BEIJING, December 18 (Xinhua) — Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region's foreign trade turnover increased 14.1 percent year-on-year to 459.19 billion yuan (approximately $65 billion) in January-November 2025, 10.5 percentage points higher than the national average, the Xinjiang Daily reported Thursday, citing local customs data.

Since the beginning of this year, various regions and departments in Xinjiang have been actively implementing policies and measures to support the foreign trade sector, ensuring sustainable and high-quality growth in exports and imports. Between January and November, Xinjiang's foreign trade turnover already exceeded the total for the entire year 2024.

In the first 11 months, Xinjiang's total export and import volume in general trade increased by 61.5 percent year-on-year, accounting for 50.4 percent of Xinjiang's total foreign trade turnover.

From January to November, Xinjiang's trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 8.8 percent year-on-year, accounting for 87.7 percent of Xinjiang's total foreign trade during the reporting period. Meanwhile, Xinjiang's trade with ASEAN, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America jumped by 74.1 percent, 124.7 percent, 82.3 percent, 81.9 percent, and 68.3 percent year-on-year, respectively.

In the first 11 months, the foreign trade turnover of non-state enterprises, state enterprises, and enterprises with foreign capital in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region increased by 14.5 percent, 5 percent, and 21.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

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