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Chinese brands accounted for 81 percent of electric vehicle sales in Israel from January to November.

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JERUSALEM, December 3 (Xinhua) — Chinese-made vehicles accounted for 81 percent of all electric vehicles sold in Israel from January to November this year, according to data released Tuesday by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association.

From January to November, a total of 55,232 electric vehicles were sold in the country, including 44,752 Chinese-made electric vehicles.

BYD Auto led the market, selling 8,069 units of eight electric models. It was followed by Chinese brands Chery and Xpeng, each selling over 6,000 vehicles in the first 11 months.

American manufacturer Tesla took the next place with 4,511 cars sold, ahead of Chinese automakers Geely, Lynk

In the broader auto market, including gasoline and hybrid models, China also led with 96,208 vehicles sold in the first 11 months, followed by the Republic of Korea (51,420 vehicles) and Japan (39,592 vehicles). –0–

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China's Foreign Ministry: China calls on the US to cease official contacts with Taiwan

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BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes any form of official contact between the United States and the Chinese region of Taiwan, and urges the U.S. side to stop official contact with the island and refrain from sending any wrong signals to separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

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China's Foreign Ministry: Separatist actions seeking "Taiwan independence" are doomed to failure

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Beijing, December 3 (Xinhua) — The one-China principle is the political foundation and fundamental premise of relations between China and Honduras. Developing bilateral ties is in the fundamental and long-term interests of both countries and their peoples, and separatist moves seeking "Taiwan independence" are doomed to failure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.

A Chinese diplomat commented on reports that a Taiwanese official had attempted to establish contact with two Honduran presidential candidates. -0-

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"Winter in Moscow": What the participating entrepreneurs have prepared at their venues

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A large-scale seasonal project Winter in Moscow, which began in the capital on December 1, helps businesses promote their brands and provides Muscovites and visitors with an interesting way to spend their leisure time. Already in the first week, entrepreneurs have planned numerous events at their sites. events.

Entrepreneurs from various sectors are inviting residents to their venues: services, food service, education and creative arts, beauty, retail, hospitality, culture, and sports. They have prepared thousands of special offers: themed events, promotions, and discounts.

Signature desserts and New Year's manicure

Among the participants of "Winter in Moscow," there are especially many food service establishments. They delight their customers with discounts, pleasant gifts, culinary master classes, and other events. Thus, at the start of the seasonal project special offer Prepared at the Asian restaurant "Plavniki i Sloshni" (Fins and Claws) in the Lefortovo district. During the first two weeks of December, guests can enjoy apple pie or another signature dessert by subscribing to the Telegram channel.

"We're always in touch with the business community, so when we heard about the project, we immediately decided to participate. For us, this is an opportunity to bring joy to the neighborhood's residents and, of course, to increase the loyalty of our guests," shared Tatyana Zuikova, the restaurant's owner.

Only nail salon joined the project for the first time promotionWhen booking a manicure with polish, clients receive a complimentary New Year-themed nail design. As manager Valeria Vargina noted, clients can decorate their nails with snowflakes, snowmen, and other winter symbols. This is the first such promotion the salon has organized. The staff hopes this will help them reach a wider audience.

Creativity, relaxation and inspiration

Moscow companies often offer discounts on their platforms. This allows city residents to try new entertainment formats, learn about products and services, and become regular customers. One entrepreneur who has chosen this format is Svetlana Kalnina, founder of the "Planet of Hobbies" project. Throughout December, she is offering discounts Master classes on making aroma diffusers, bath salts, solid perfumes, and stone bracelets.

According to Svetlana Kalnina, her business is based on the idea of offering not just a service, but an experience, a leisure activity that combines creativity, relaxation, and inspiration. To ensure that as many people as possible can experience the festive spirit on New Year's Eve, the entrepreneur plans to launch an advertising campaign soon. This will be aided by the "Business Box" toolkit for business development, which she received for participating in the "Summer in Moscow" project.

Learning through games

Younger residents of the capital are also invited to spend the first week of winter in an interesting way. For example, they have prepared events at the Talantikus children's center in the Mitino district. Its founder, Tatyana Garishina, has been involved in city projects for several seasons. This helps her build parent loyalty and attract new young visitors.

During the first week of December, the center will host a free strategic board game tournament with prizes and souvenirs, and in the second half of the month, free clay modeling workshops will be held. Young visitors will create winter-themed paintings. Discounts on clay art club memberships will also be available.

"Our education is game-based. Board games are great because they teach children to think several moves ahead and develop strategic thinking. We sincerely believe the tournament will generate interest in other educational programs, and we're also counting on the city's help in attracting visitors. Last year, like other active entrepreneurs, we received PR support: parents told us they saw branded billboards featuring us," said Tatyana Garishina.

You can get detailed information about the tournament, as well as other events planned as part of the Winter in Moscow project, at special section on the mos.ru portal.

How to take part in the project

You can apply to participate in the large-scale city project “Winter in Moscow” by link, and also on mos.ru portal, where you must select the "On Your Own Territory" option. Participants will receive an extensive advertising campaign, including PR support in the media and social networks, and promotion through Russpass, Yandex.Maps, and 2GIS. They will also receive a winter "Business Box"—a set of tools from market leaders for developing their business.

You can ask questions about participation and receive a free consultation at the State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow" by phone: 7 495 225-14-14 or online on the portal mbm.mos.ru.

Winter in Moscow: The first participants have joined the project and are ready to host events at their venues.

Assistance to businessmen is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives,” which is part of the national project "Efficient and competitive economy", as well as the Moscow Mayor's strategy for supporting Moscow entrepreneurship. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow", subordinate to the capital's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development, helps people start and grow their businesses in the capital. Business service centers offer information about financial and non-financial government support. Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs, including forums, seminars, workshops, and conferences, helping them improve their professional skills and connect with like-minded individuals.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the season and one of the key drivers of the city's economy. The project unites the efforts of the city and businesses, creating new opportunities for the development of tourism, trade, services, and creative industries. The project was created specifically for the convenience of entrepreneurs and effective integration with seasonal events. "Time of Business Opportunities", where you can choose the appropriate format for participation throughout the year. "Winter in Moscow" is an example of successful collaboration between the city and entrepreneurs, making the winter season not only vibrant and festive, but also economically significant for the capital.

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A soloist with the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra will perform in Donetsk.

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Soloist of the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra Department of Culture In January, Hripsime Ayrapetyants will perform at the Donetsk State Academic Philharmonic with the Donetsk Academic Symphony Orchestra named after Sergei Prokofiev. Master classes will also be held for students from music schools in the city.

The most powerful impression, I think, is when they tell you before a concert that the guys are heading to the front lines tomorrow. Then some inner reserves kick in, no matter if it's hot or cold, whether there's a sound system or not, you manage to give 200 percent. There's no other way. Those memories will never be erased from my memory. I thought I had to play something purely life-affirming, but it turned out that Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Sentimental Waltz can move you to tears. That's how sensitive the audience is there. Hripsime Airapetyants, soloist with the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra

Since 2023, the artist has been participating in concert programs in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, the Republic of Crimea, as well as in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions for participants of the Special Military Operation (SVO). As a soloist, she has also performed at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Madrid Philharmonic, the Sacramento Concert Society Hall, and other venues. Hripsime Ayrapetyants has also participated in international music festivals in Colmar (France), Bermuda, the David Oistrakh Festival in Estonia, and the Open Music Fest in Armenia.

For her personal contribution to the development of military musical culture and strengthening the morale of military personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense awarded Ripsime Ayrapetyants the medals "For Aid and Mercy" and "Major General Alexander Alexandrov."

In addition to performing for soldiers in the SVO zone, the artist participates in concerts for civilians and conducts master classes for music school students in the Donetsk People's Republic. She also organized a humanitarian aid shipment, collected by the "Moscow Virtuosi" orchestra, to children at an arts school in Mariupol.

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Around 280,000 electricity meters have been replaced free of charge in Moscow homes since the beginning of the year.

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Since the beginning of the year, approximately 280,000 electricity meters have been replaced free of charge in residential buildings across the capital, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"We are continuing the centralized replacement of electricity meters in residential buildings. This year, we will update over 300,000 meters, of which approximately 280,000 have already been installed. The work is free of charge, as Mosenergosbyt assumed responsibility for organizing electricity metering in apartment buildings as of July 1, 2020," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Specialists dismantle old meters that have failed or exceeded their calibration intervals. The service life of new multi-tariff meters is 30 years.

Along with the new meters, equipment is being installed that will allow them to be connected to the smart electricity metering system in the future, said Petr Biryukov. Residents won't need to transmit energy consumption data; the system will do it automatically.

Electricity meter replacement dates are announced in advance—relevant information is posted on notice boards in entryways and near residential buildings.

The work schedule can be found on the official website of Mosenergosbyt in the section Schedule of free replacement of metering devices, in the company's client's personal account and mobile application.

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Christmas trees from Moscow projects were erected at the Winter in Moscow site on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.

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On Tsvetnoy Boulevard as part of the project Winter in Moscow The capital's festive spaces were equipped. Specialists from the city's urban development department installed 27 islands with Christmas trees of varying heights. The structures were surrounded by logo-bearing lightboxes, and the trees were decorated with branded, colorful baubles.

Among the projects presented is a portal mos.ru, applications My Moscow AndMoscow State Services, services Mosbilet AndMospitometz, media bank Mosfoto, supersection Moscow for Children, online broadcasts fromMoscow Zoo and the project Eco-points of MoscowIn addition, you can find Christmas tree spaces here. urban economy complex capitals, Department of Information Technology, festivals Moscow Estates, Moscow Tea Party AndTheatre Boulevard, as well as Christmas trees of the Department of Urban Development Policy, Moscow Medicine, Moscow Education and others.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.

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"Golden Names of Higher Education": Polytechnics at the All-Russian Forum of the Academic Community

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The All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers, "Academic Community," was held in Moscow. The forum was organized by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers," with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The event took place at the State University of Management and brought together educators, researchers, and university representatives from across Russia.

Participants in the plenary session discussed trends in the development of higher education, the digitalization of the educational process, and the quality of personnel training.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented at the forum by Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Highly Qualified Personnel Training; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Biotechnology and Food Production; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration; and Olga Ergunova, Elena Kiseleva, and Anton Shaban, lecturers of the Graduate School of Industrial Management.

As part of the business program, GSPM faculty members Elena Kiseleva and Anton Shaban participated in a team roundtable discussion, "Personal Growth and Health Preservation for Faculty and Students," which presented best practices for creating a supportive educational environment. The experts discussed approaches to reducing professional stress, as well as opportunities for developing corporate programs aimed at enhancing the resilience of the academic community.

Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor at HSE University, participated in the roundtable discussions "International Academic Mobility of Faculty as an Element of Professional Growth" and "Regulatory Framework for a New Model of Higher Education."

Olga Ergunova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Management, attended the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Managing the Development of Human Resource Potential in Higher Education," which examined modern approaches to faculty development.

Participants were particularly interested in the discussion on the implementation of preventative digital service methods to support the psychological well-being of students and faculty. Furthermore, representatives from the Graduate School of Management and Management (GSPM) presented a short presentation on the relevance of using AI tools to reduce the routine tasks of modern teachers. The presentation generated a lively response from the audience and served as the basis for a meaningful professional discussion.

Following the plenary session, roundtable discussions, and panel discussions, forum participants adopted resolutions outlining key areas for higher education development in 2026.

On the second day of the forum, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation held an awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition. Faculty members from the Polytechnic University received award documents and plaques. The decision on the competition winners was made. at the beginning of September.

The winners of the competition were: Yulia Bazarnova, Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Alexey Gintsyak, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Elena Kiseleva and Olga Ergunova, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; and Anton Shaban, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology.

"This is a truly profound award for me. The League of Higher Education Teachers is a unique environment that brings together the best representatives of Russia's teaching profession, supporting creativity and the pursuit of excellence in education," said Ilona Pankina, winner of the competition in the category "For Contribution to Social Work and Educational Activities, and Career Guidance for Children and Youth."

"Participating in the forum and winning the competition were important confirmation for me that the development of higher education is built on collaboration, an open exchange of experience, and a commitment to continuous growth. Particularly valuable was the professional interaction with colleagues from across the country and the discussion of pressing issues in the development of the modern educational environment. This is a powerful incentive for me to continue improving my work with students and contributing to the development of the academic community," noted Anton Shaban, winner of the competition in the "Young Scientific and Teaching Talents" category.

Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Training Highly Qualified Personnel and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, won the 2024 "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition and was invited to become an expert this year.

"For me, the role of expert is not only an honor but also a responsibility. I had to evaluate the outstanding achievements of teachers from across the country and select the very best. During the forum, I was able to exchange experiences with colleagues on the effective training of research and teaching staff, discuss current issues of human capital development at the university, and prepare proposals for the resolution," commented Yulia Smyatskaya.

The All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition is held by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers." Participation in the League opens up new opportunities for professional growth for teachers from across the country, allows them to share best practices, promotes professional development, and deepens their knowledge. This year, seven Polytechnic teachers won the competition—an excellent result! "This is a wonderful achievement," says Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

The forum concluded with a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers, at which the organization's key areas of activity for the coming year were identified.

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25 Years of Dialogue: Results of the Anniversary Conference "Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future"

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University held the 25th anniversary of its international scientific and practical conference, "Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future." This year, the conference had a special status: the project's 25th anniversary coincided with the fifth anniversary of the international scientific journal, Technology and Language.

Natalia Chicherina, Director of the SPbPU Humanities Institute, opened the plenary session. She emphasized the conference's importance for the academic community. Having begun with the new millennium, the conference has provided an interdisciplinary and international platform for discussion, debate, and the advancement of new ideas for 25 years, serving as a bridge to the future.

The plenary session brought together scholars from Russia, China, Armenia, and Germany—specialists demonstrating the multifaceted humanities aspects of contemporary scientific and technological development and the education of specialists. A recurring theme of the conference was visualization as a way of thinking and representing.

The presentations by Dong Luo (South China University of Technology, Guangzhou) and Ervand Margaryan (Russian-Armenian University, Yerevan) demonstrated deep connections between cultural patterns and contemporary digital technological practices.

Alfred Nordmann, President of the International Society for Philosophy and Technology, demonstrated how visual similarity influences scientific theories and guides decision-making in complex technological systems and scientific research.

Alexander Nesterov, Director of the Humanities Institute at Samara National Research University named after Academician S. P. Korolev, demonstrated the importance of a philosophical understanding of technological development for technical specialists.

The conference's panels and roundtables showcased practical applications of visual practices in scientific, engineering, museum, and educational settings. The roundtable discussion "Visions and Views on Progress," featuring Chinese specialists from Shanxi University, South China University, and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, allowed for a comparison of Eastern and Western concepts of progress.

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Viewers of Moscow Zoo broadcasts are invited to take a quiz about meerkats.

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Moscow Zoo, subordinate to the capital Department of Culture, and the Active Citizen project are continuing their series of interactive quizzes about animals. This time, users are invited to test their knowledge of meerkats—tireless and sociable animals whose lives can be observed daily on mos.ru portal.

Participants will be asked eight questions, choosing one correct answer from five. They will need to recall where meerkats live, what they eat, and how their complex social life unfolds. You can answer correctly by carefully watching the broadcast featuring the animals and reading educational facts about them on mos.ru portal, and also get acquainted with useful materials on official website Moscow Zoo and its social media pages.

You can take the quiz at page with a broadcast from the meerkat enclosures, on website the Active Citizen project and in its mobile application.

Meerkats are among the zoo's most popular inhabitants. These small mammals are renowned for their activity, curiosity, and complex family bonds. They have been provided with comfortable conditions that mimic their natural habitat. In spacious enclosures with a system of burrows and raised platforms, they can dig tunnels, stand upright on their hind legs, and bask in the sun during warmer months and under special lamps during colder weather. Live streams allow you to see how these predators interact, play, patrol their territory, and share responsibilities within their group.

The online broadcasting project from the Moscow Zoo is being implemented jointly with the capital's Department of Information TechnologyOn its pages, you can observe several species of bears, cats, other predators, primates, herbivores, and birds daily. The project is regularly expanded and developed, allowing you to admire rare animal species online.

This is the fourth quiz about zoo animals—popular subjects of online broadcasts on the mos.ru portal. City residents can also answer questions aboutpandas, manule Andcapybaras.

Project Active Citizen has been running since 2014. Since then, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been conducted. Every month, 30 to 40 Muscovites' decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant and other services, as well as services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project Data Economy and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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