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On December 11, 2025, the International Kremlin Cadet Ball was held in Moscow.

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The tenth anniversary ball took place on December 10. It was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, and support for the Special Military Operation. The event was attended by 3,400 young men and women from all regions of Russia and 63 countries.

Hero of the Russian Federation Alexei Romanov read a greeting from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the ball's participants and guests. The head of state expressed confidence that the project would continue to strengthen cadet brotherhood, preserve national and historical traditions, and instill in young people the lofty ideals of honesty, loyalty, and nobility.

"Special words of gratitude go to the initiators and creators of this vibrant, truly inspiring project."

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia

Greetings were also received from State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Director of the Russian National Guard Viktor Zolotov, and other officials.

The International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball has been held in Moscow since 2016. Its goal is to foster patriotic education among youth, preserve historical memory, cultural and moral traditions, and strengthen intergenerational ties and international humanitarian ties.

The event is attended by the best students from cadet institutions, Suvorov and Nakhimov military schools, members of youth military-patriotic clubs, cadets from departmental higher education institutions, children of SVO participants, and representatives of friendly countries. The ball is supported by the President of Russia. Distinguished guests include Heroes of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation, SVO participants, prominent public, political, and religious figures, and representatives of foreign countries.

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On December 12, 2025, PREMIER will show the historical series "Dear Willy" in Berlin.

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The film about the secret friendship between Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev and German Chancellor Willy Brandt will be shown in Russian with German subtitles. The online cinema PREMIER (part of Gazprom-Media Holding) translated the film specifically for the German broadcast. After the screening, viewers will be able to discuss the project with invited experts—historians and political scientists. The screening will take place on December 17 at the Russian House in Berlin.

The series is set in the 1960s. The world is on the brink of nuclear war. Soviet intelligence learns that the United States is preparing to strike the Soviet Union from military bases located in West Germany. Realizing that a counter-ultimatum would precipitate catastrophe, Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev decides to enter into a secret agreement with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt.

The film's plot is based on historical materials collected over 20 years: Leonid Brezhnev is played by Sergei Makovetsky, and Willy Brandt by Kirill Kyaro. The series was produced with the support of the Institute for Internet Development.

The screening of the historical series "Dear Willi" in Germany will be part of a systematic international effort. Gazprom-Media Holding is consistently expanding its cooperation abroad, conveying key messages and values of Russia.

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"The Mountains Are Calling!" Rosneft's winter route through the Southern Urals

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Rosneft, together with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan, presented a winter automobile route "The mountains are calling!".

The route presentation took place in Ufa at a Bashneft gas station (part of Rosneft). Company representatives, professional skiers, and tourism and hospitality industry experts described the locations and the route's program, which seamlessly combines active winter sports, family fun, and visits to protected areas.

Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and is committed to creating comfortable conditions for motorists. Developing roadside services and improving customer service are among the Company's priorities.

The route, approximately 500 kilometers long, runs from Ufa to the slopes of the Southern Urals. Along the way, 16 Bashneft gas stations are conveniently located. At these stations, drivers can fill up with guaranteed-quality fuel, relax in a comfortable café, or purchase essential travel supplies, including locally produced ones.

The first point of attraction is Mount Malinovaya, its peaks and snow-covered slopes attract snowboarders and skiers. The location is popular year-round – the mountain is considered one of the most accessible "thousanders" (thousanders), and there are marked hiking routes.

Not far from Beloretsk, the next stop on the route is the Mratkino Ski Resort. A modern artificial snowmaking system provides skiing conditions from November to mid-April. The resort offers trails of varying difficulty levels, suitable for both beginner skiers and snowboarders, as well as experienced athletes. The resort's infrastructure offers ample opportunities for family recreation.

Continue your active holiday at the Abzakovo ski resort, renowned for its well-developed modern infrastructure. The resort boasts 18 kilometers of trails. The slopes offer picturesque panoramic views of the Ural Mountains. The ski season here also begins in November and lasts until May.

The mountain lake of Yakty-Kul is the next stop on the route. The Bannoe ski resort is located on its shoreline. The resort offers guests nine well-equipped slopes with a total length of approximately 10 kilometers. A high-speed gondola lift operates on the slope for a comfortable ascent to the Yamankaya Ridge.

Along the route, tourists can visit another landmark: the Kuzhanovskiye Larches, a botanical natural monument of regional significance. The youngest of the larches is 65 years old, while the oldest is approximately 160. The larches have an unusual, dense, oval crown and stand out against the surrounding mixed forests.

You can conclude your trip with a tour of the multi-breed kennel "White Healer." Dog handlers will share the secrets of dog breeding, and guests will have the opportunity to play with the puppies.

The "Mountains Are Calling!" auto route is the fourth tourism project developed by Rosneft jointly with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In 2024, the interregional route "Power of Nature" was launched as part of the "Horizons of Russia" project, and this year, the "Pavlovskaya Krugosvetka" and "Kama Necklace" routes were launched.

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Rosneft actively supports the development of domestic tourism and is developing its own digital platform. Horizons of Russia: Come with Us, which offers not only ready-made routes but also allows users to plan their own trips based on Rosneft's road infrastructure. Since 2023, the Company, together with its partners, has already offered over 50 routes spanning 24 regions of the country.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 11, 2025

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On December 11, 2025, the animated series "Shushumagia" from YARKO will be shown in China.

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The project will be released on December 15 on Mango TV, one of China's leading streaming platforms.

"Our animated content will continue to strengthen its position in the international market, promote cultural exchange with Asian countries, and engage with international viewers, for whom family-friendly content, coupled with values of friendship, care, love, and respect for one another, is as important and inviolable a foundation of society as it is in Russia. This successful experience allows us to develop a further promotion strategy on other international platforms."

Olga Golubkova, Commercial Director of YARKO

"Shushumagia" is a fantasy series about girls vacationing at an eco-camp by the sea. One day, they discover a portal to the Magic Forest. There, they meet the Guardian, gain magical powers, and become caretakers of the extraordinary shushu creatures.

In November, Mango TV premiered another YARKO animation project, "MATCH Team." For Gazprom-Media Holding, systematic development of its international operations is one of its strategic objectives.

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On December 11, 2025, the film "Shurik's Incredible Adventures" was released.

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The premiere of TNT's main New Year's film took place yesterday at the Oktyabr Cinema. The film's distributor is Central Partnership (part of Gazprom-Media Holding). The musical comedy will air on December 31.

"The main New Year's adventure on TNT has been going on for several years now. We shot the fourth film, re-edited it ten times, and barely managed to get it to you! And I'm sure we've created a masterpiece. If only because it stars the great Soviet actress and television presenter Anna Nikolaevna Shatilova. She's with us at the premiere today. Now that Anna Nikolaevna has joined us, we can officially declare ourselves a classic."

Tina Kandelaki, Deputy General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding and Director of the TNT TV channel

The film centers on the incredible love story of Shurik and Nina, transporting viewers into a kaleidoscope of Soviet and world cinema. The leading roles are played by Timur Batrutdinov, Marina Kravets, and Garik Martirosyan. Dozens of famous actors and musicians will appear in the film.

The project's creators include the authors of TNT's New Year's hits "The Irony of Fate," "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Everything!" and "The Undiamond Arm."

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On December 11, 2025, Gazprom-Media's study on the image of the hero in Russian cinema was discussed at a meeting of the Public Council under Roskomnadzor.

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Audiences seek not only spectacle but also new meanings in film and TV series characters that reflect the current values of Russian society, said Daria Pugacheva, Director of the Research Department at Gazprom-Media Holding.

She presented a large-scale study of the hero's image in Russian films and TV series, conducted by the Holding last year. It was based on interviews with experts, a semiotic analysis of Russian cinema over the past 40 years, and surveys of Russians. The study identified 43 hero archetypes.

"The study has become a useful tool for the Holding's content strategy, and we are already beginning to rely on the created archetype system in film production. Importantly, the meeting participants found much in our study that is useful for solving their professional problems and for further practical application in the industry."

Daria Pugacheva, Director of the Research Department at Gazprom-Media Holding

The meeting was devoted to the preservation and strengthening of traditional Russian values and included presentations from representatives of the expert community.

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On December 10, 2025, Gazprom-Media Holding volunteers took part in the 2nd Gazprom Group Corporate Volunteers Forum.

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Volunteers from Gazprom-Media Holding and its companies took part in the 2nd Gazprom Group Corporate Volunteers Forum. The event brought together representatives from over 90 of the Group's companies at the Lakhta Center.

Over the past five years, the Holding's volunteer activities have evolved into a systemic social strategy program called "PRO." It covers a wide range of social and environmental issues. The Holding collaborates with the Mosvolonter resource center and the National Council for Corporate Volunteering, and participates in joint charity events.

The Holding's volunteers support hospices, children with disabilities, participants in the secondary military service, and environmental projects. The corporate center, "Universe of Good," was included in a collection of best practices for corporate volunteering, took second place in the all-Russian "Champions of Good Deeds" competition, was named the best social project, and took third place in the regional stage of the International Award.

Every year, Gazprom volunteers implement over two thousand initiatives supporting the elderly, orphans, animal shelters, and the environment. In 2025, in honor of the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, the focus was on preserving historical memory: more than four thousand veterans received assistance through the "Door to Door" campaign.

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On December 10, 2025, Gazprom-Media announced a project for a joint creative industries center at the first Russian-UAE business forum.

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At the first Russian-UAE business forum in Dubai, Gazprom-Media Holding CEO Alexander Zharov presented a comprehensive roadmap for the two countries' strategic partnership in the media sector. A key initiative was the proposal to establish a Russian-UAE Center for Creative Industries.

In his speech at the plenary session "Long-Term Growth Architecture: New Horizons for Russia-UAE Cooperation," Alexander Zharov emphasized the enormous untapped potential of the two countries' cultural, technological, and ambition-driven alliances in Russian-UAE relations. He cited the UAE's attractive terms, including its tax regime, rebate system, and state-of-the-art industrial infrastructure, as key factors for investment.

"I am convinced that deepening cooperation will create a unique charge of creative energy that will become a powerful driver of economic development in both countries."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

Gazprom-Media Holding is already actively developing three main areas of cooperation:

Film distribution. Since 2023, Central Partnership, a holding company, has released 11 Russian films in the UAE, including "Cheburashka," "The Challenge," and new releases for 2025. Plans include transitioning from isolated releases to a systematic approach, including joint cultural events. Filming in the UAE. The holding has successful production experience in the Emirates, including two seasons of the show "Survive in Dubai." Next year, an expansion of its international project lineup is planned, including a feature film, tentatively titled "Vacation in the UAE," which is being prepared for submission to the Abu Dhabi rebate program. Co-production. Gazprom-Media Holding is in talks with major UAE media organizations, including Abu Dhabi Media, Etisalat e-life, and MBC Group, regarding joint content and distribution projects.

To consolidate these efforts, Gazprom-Media Holding has proposed the creation of a Russian-UAE Center for Creative Industries. The initiators envision it as a platform for co-production, research initiatives, startup acceleration, and educational programs. The center's design is already being discussed with relevant UAE ministries.

Gazprom-Media's strategy is aimed at building a systemic partnership with representatives of the UAE's creative industry. In addition to establishing the center, its elements include expanding mutual distribution on digital platforms, joint marketing activities, and the integration of media ecosystems, including through the exchange of specialists and students.

The forum's plenary session was attended by Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE; Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding; Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment of the United Arab Emirates; Chief Executive Officer, ADQ Holding; Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO, DPWorld; Vitaly Sergeychuk, Member of the Management Board, VTB Bank; Mahdi Amjad, Founder and Executive Chairman, OMNIYAT Group.

The forum was organized by the Russia-Emirates Business Council (REBC) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group. Gazprom-Media Holding served as the event's media partner.

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Rosneft summarized the results of its environmental project in the White Sea.

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Specialists from Rosneft's Arctic Research Center and scientists from leading Russian research institutes summarized the results of the Company's large-scale environmental project in the White Sea. The project was implemented jointly with the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika, with the participation of the Marine Research Center of Moscow State University, the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Biotechnology Campus (BTK) Center for Whole-Genome Sequencing.

The research, which began in 2023, included two field seasons on the research vessels Kartesh and Professor Zenkevich, as well as unique office work. Project participants retraced the route of the 1922-1926 expeditions of renowned Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, who detailed the flora and fauna of the White Sea.

The goal of Rosneft's project is to analyze secular changes in the region's marine ecosystems using Deryugin's methods and modern technologies, as well as to assess the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the Arctic ecology. This information is essential for long-term planning for the sustainable development of the Russian North.

During a press event, scientists shared preliminary results of their work. They concluded that the White Sea ecosystem remains stable. This allows the region to be considered a benchmark for comparison with other Arctic regions.

At the same time, studies have shown that the fauna of the Arctic seas remains insufficiently studied: up to 30% of species remain of uncertain taxonomic status, and much work remains to be done to revise the fauna of the Arctic seas. At the same time, specialists have managed to describe species new to science.

As part of the project, scientists used both traditional hydrobiology equipment and the latest devices and innovative technologies. This included surveying the White Sea floor using remotely operated underwater vehicles and conducting molecular genetic analysis of the organisms discovered. This work utilized the world's only sequencer, located above the Arctic Circle.

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Rosneft is implementing the largest Arctic region research program since Soviet times. Over 13 years, more than 60 expeditions have been conducted, during which scientists have studied the region's hydrometeorological, geological, and biological features, as well as bioindicator species of Arctic ecosystems. This has allowed them to gather a unique array of information on the Arctic's climate, nature, and wildlife. More than ten ecological atlases have already been created based on the research results: "Seabirds of the Russian Arctic," "Species – Biological Indicators of Marine Arctic Ecosystems," "Marine Mammals of Russia," "The Kara Sea," "The Laptev Sea," "The Barents Sea," and others.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 10, 2025

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On December 10, 2025, Gazprom-Media Holding and the Russia-Emirati Business Council (REBC) agreed to work together on projects in the UAE.

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A memorandum of understanding aimed at developing cooperation in media, culture, and technology between Russia and the United Arab Emirates was signed on the sidelines of the first Russia-UAE Business Forum in Dubai by Gazprom-Media Holding CEO Alexander Zharov and REDBC Chairman Alexander Vinokurov. The agreement lays the foundation for expanding the presence of Russian content and projects in the UAE market.

"The signed memorandum opens up new opportunities for us and serves as a working roadmap for strengthening business and humanitarian bridges between our countries. Together with the Russia-UAE Business Council, we will actively promote Russian creative and technological projects and work to strengthen the positive business and cultural agenda between Russia and the UAE."

Alexander Zharov, General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding

The partners intend to work on highlighting business initiatives, shaping the information agenda in both countries, and promoting cultural, educational, and technological exchange.

One of the practical goals of the memorandum is to increase Gazprom-Media Holding's presence in the UAE market. This is planned to be achieved through the distribution of the Holding's creative, digital, and media projects.

"Our partnership with Gazprom-Media Holding significantly expands our opportunities to promote Russian projects in the UAE and the Middle East market as a whole. Media plays a key role not only in supporting economic initiatives but also in fostering trust, mutual interest, and cultural dialogue between countries. I am confident that combining our strategic efforts and media tools will facilitate the development of new areas of cooperation, strengthen humanitarian ties, and further rapprochement between Russia and the UAE."

Alexander Vinokurov Chairman of REDS

The collaboration between Russia's largest media holding and the business council, which consolidates key bilateral economic ties, is aimed at creating a systemic effect. It should facilitate not only business expansion but also strengthen mutual understanding between Russia and the UAE through humanitarian and information channels.

The forum is organized by the Russia-Emirates Business Council (REBC) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Marathon Investment Group. Gazprom-Media Holding is the event's media partner.

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