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How far is "air taxi" from us? Trial production of "flying cars" has begun in southern China.

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XPENG AEROHT's "flying car" makes a demonstration flight in a tourist area in Changde, central China's Hunan Province, on March 27, 2025. /Photo: Xinhua/

Beijing, November 26 (Xinhua) — XPENG AEROHT, a division of Chinese electric vehicle giant XPENG, launched a trial production of flying cars at its smart factory in early November, making it the world's first factory for mass production of flying electric vehicles. Industry analysts have already hailed the event as a landmark in the commercialization of next-generation transportation.

The plant, which covers 120,000 square meters in the Huangpu District of Guangzhou (the capital of Guangdong Province, southern China), has already produced the first detachable electric aircraft for a separate flying car, dubbed the "Land Aircraft Carrier."

The Land Aircraft Carrier is a six-wheeled electric van with a multicopter, a detachable electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, mounted at the rear.

The aircraft offers both automatic and manual flight modes. Its automatic mode enables intelligent route planning, as well as one-touch takeoff and landing.

The vehicle is approximately 5.5 meters long and can be driven on public roads with a standard driver's license and parked in regular parking spaces.

The plant's design production capacity is 10,000 detachable aircraft per year, with an initial capacity of 5,000 units. This is the largest production capacity of any similar plant globally. Once fully operational, the plant will be able to assemble one aircraft every 30 minutes.

XPENG AEROHT has already received orders for nearly 5,000 "flying cars" since its unveiling. Full-scale serial production and deliveries are planned for 2026.

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY

The company's announcement is indeed encouraging, industry experts say, arguing that it provides grounds for believing that people will be able to fly around the city in "air taxis" in the foreseeable future.

In recent years, "flying cars" in China have progressed from concept to testing. XPENG AEROHT, a leading company in the "flying car" industry, has successfully completed a series of tests.

In early March of this year, the company's flying car twice flew over the Pearl River, which flows through central Guangzhou, circling several of the city's iconic landmarks. Later that month, another flying car from the company conducted a test flight over the city of Changde in Hunan Province (central China).

According to XPENG AEROHT founder Zhao Deli, unlike helicopters, flying cars are primarily powered by electricity, so they offer advantages such as being environmentally friendly, low noise, and requiring fewer takeoff and landing sites.

“The flying car can be used for both personal purposes, such as short trips to nature or excursions, and for providing public services, such as medical assistance, fire and rescue operations, assistance in road accidents, and so on,” he said.

In addition to XPENG AEROHT, many other Chinese automakers are poised to become players in the "flying car" market. In April 2025, at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, China FAW Group Co., Ltd. unveiled its first flying car under the Hongqi brand, with a range of over 200 km, while Chery unveiled a flying car with a three-module configuration and mixed-wing construction.

NATIONAL PRIORITIES

"Flying cars" are a key component of the so-called low-altitude economy, which is rapidly developing in China thanks to government incentives. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the country's low-altitude economy market will reach 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.

The development of the low-altitude economy is in line with national strategic priorities. In 2024, this sector was first included in the Chinese government's work report, which emphasized it as a new growth engine alongside biomanufacturing and the commercial space sector. At the Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, further plans for the development of general aviation and the low-altitude economy were outlined, and a clear direction for its expansion was established.

Most of China's regional governments have included the low-altitude economy in their development programs, indicating widespread recognition of its potential.

Cities such as Hangzhou (in eastern China) and Wuhan (in central China) are leading the way in implementing these initiatives. Hangzhou has identified the low-altitude economy as one of its five promising industries of the future, focusing on low-altitude industries and transportation, while Wuhan aims to build 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hangars and an integrated management system by 2030.

In March this year, Chinese drone manufacturer EHang Holdings Limited and another company received the country's first operating certificates for autonomous passenger drones from the Civil Aviation Authority, indicating that China has entered the commercial operation stage of autonomous passenger drones.

EHang Holdings Limited has already received a license from the department to manufacture the EH216-S passenger unmanned aerial system, as well as a type certificate and a standard airworthiness certificate for this model.

PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Experts predict that low-altitude aircraft, along with humanoid robots and yachts, will become the "new essential trinity" of family consumption in the future. However, it should be noted that many factors will influence the development of this industry.

First and foremost, experts identified cost reduction as a crucial issue to be addressed. Zhao Deli believes that the most pressing issue at present is to reduce operating costs for "flying cars" as quickly as possible without sacrificing safety, so that they can compete on price with airplanes, high-speed trains, and other modes of transportation. Otherwise, the expansion of this market will be limited.

Jin Wei, an expert at the Equipment Industry Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, noted that roads can support some of the weight of vehicles powered by new energy sources, but aircraft takeoff and landing rely entirely on batteries. "Naturally, this places higher demands," he emphasized.

In addition, experts believe that "flying cars" require vertical takeoff and landing sites, parking areas, aviation terminals, communications and navigation equipment, etc.

Despite these factors, the “flying car” industry in China is still developing quite steadily.

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences researcher Wei Xiang attributed these successes to the country's strong manufacturing and innovation potential.

"China has a complete supply chain and system in the manufacturing sector, which leads to a plethora of 'flying car' options," the expert explained.

He also called for simplification of airspace regulations, accelerated infrastructure development and the attraction of talented professionals to facilitate the more prosperous development of this nascent but promising industry.

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China publishes white paper on arms control in the new era

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BEIJING, November 27 (Xinhua) — The State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation in the New Era."

This document states that China, by actively proposing its initiatives and solutions, plays a constructive role in international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.

China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order, the White Paper notes.

The White Paper was issued to provide a comprehensive interpretation of China's policies and practices in arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as its position on security governance in emerging areas such as outer space, cyberspace and artificial intelligence.

Its publication also aims to demonstrate China's firm determination to safeguard world peace and security and call on countries around the world to work hand in hand in the process of international arms control.

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Novosibirsk State University and the E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center conducted the first CT scan in Siberia on mini-pigs.

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In the Laboratory of Nuclear and Innovative Medicine Faculty of Physics of Novosibirsk State University A CT scan of minipigs was conducted for the first time. This study was conducted last week as part of a scientific collaboration between the Novosibirsk State University Laboratory of Animal Health, Physics, and scientists from the E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health. Two Minisibs pigs, bred at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, were used as animal models. Each animal weighed 80 kg and was two years old. The study lasted approximately one hour per animal. Only one area of the body—the chest—was scanned, as the scientists needed to obtain high-quality 3D images of heart and lung sections. The minipigs were anesthetized during the procedures. The study will continue next year.

— Today, specialists from the National Medical Research Center named after Academician E.N. Meshalkina, together with NSU scientists, is conducting multislice computed tomography of the heart with contrast as part of their scientific activities. Our goal is to identify the features of the anatomical structure of the heart in two individuals of mini-pigs. The results of computed tomography will complement our electrophysiological study of the heart, which will allow us to obtain a complete electro-anatomical picture of the heart of these animals, on the basis of which in the future we will be able to conduct research aimed at the use of cellular technologies. The goal of today’s collaborative research is to determine the exact anatomical structure of each animal’s heart. Previously, we could only obtain information about the electrophysiological structure of the heart of animals, which did not provide an idea of ​​the topographic distribution of its sections in each individual animal. However, in our experience, even in individuals from the same drainage, the structure and size of the heart and its chambers are different. Thanks to the technical capabilities of LNAIM NSU, we can take advantage of the unique opportunity to conduct a multispiral computed tomographic study, and then, on the basis of our own experimental biological clinic, do electrophysiological mapping of the heart and obtain a comprehensive electroanatomical map for each animal. Thus, for each animal model studied, we will have a topographical and electroanatomical picture of the heart. In the next step, we will combine them to determine exactly where the pacemakers of the heart are located in relation to the precise topographic anatomy of each animal. Such studies can be carried out in large scientific centers – for example, at Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov or at Sechenov University. This is the first time such a study has been carried out beyond the Urals, said a leading researcher at the Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Morphology of the Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “National Medical Research Center named after. Academician E.N. Meshalkin” of the Ministry of Health of Russia David Sergeevichev.

The cardiac pacemaker is a section of the heart muscle (the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes) that generates electrical impulses, setting the heart rate and rhythm. It is a natural "generator" that ensures the coordinated functioning of all parts of the heart.

The research is being conducted to develop a biologically derived cardiac pacemaker. Researchers at the E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health are conducting this research under an interdisciplinary grant from the Russian Science Foundation. Comprehensive research is required to obtain additional information on the electroanatomical topographic structure of the heart, so that during experiments, scientists can accurately position the pacemaker in areas of the heart where its activity can be recorded.

"Mini-sibs are an ideal animal model for two reasons. First, their weight and height are very similar to humans. As adults, they reach an average weight of 70 kg, with some individuals reaching 100-130 kg, but never exceeding this weight. Second, the anatomical structure of these animals' hearts is quite similar to that of humans, and their electrical structure is almost identical to that of humans. Therefore, in terms of the applicability of experimental research results, they are an excellent model for translating animal experiments into human clinical practice," explained David Sergeevich.

This isn't the first time NSU LYAIM PhD specialists have performed CT scans on such large animals. As part of a project for preclinical trials of neutron capture therapy for cancer, they conducted similar studies on large-breed dogs, including some weighing approximately 60 kg. However, the anatomical structure of mini-pigs differs significantly from that of dogs, so the scientists had to practice positioning the animals on the CT table.

"The CT scan went quite quickly, as we were working with only one area—the chest—and specifically scanning the heart and blood vessels. Due to the animals' large body sizes, we had to adjust the settings and create new protocols, but this didn't present any difficulties. All scanning phases were followed. We didn't encounter any anticipated complications, except for one—the animals' heavy weight. It was quite challenging to lift them onto the scanner table and secure them in the correct position. We had to first lay a blanket over the table and securely fasten the animals with straps to achieve perfect balance and symmetry. However, we gained experience working with this type of animal model, which will be useful in the future. We've previously developed skills working with a variety of animals—we've scanned not only cats, dogs, rabbits, and lab rats, but also meerkats, ferrets, and even hedgehogs," said Ulyana Krechetova, CT operator, veterinarian, and employee of the Laboratory of Animal Health and Physical Medicine at NSU.

The minipigs were transported to the NSU Laboratory of Experimental Biology and Medicine's tomography center under anesthesia under the supervision of Elena Kuznetsova, Head of the Experimental Biology Clinic at the Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine. She noted that transporting the minipigs was straightforward due to the close proximity of both institutions. The animals were transferred quickly, so the anesthetic stress on their bodies was minimal.

"We use a modern anesthetic, the same one used in all veterinary clinics, at the same dosages calculated per kilogram of body weight. We calculated the drug's effect for two hours. One hour was spent preparing the animals for the procedures and transporting them. Another hour was required for the CT scan and the return trip. Working with mini-pigs in experiments is comfortable. They tolerate anesthesia well, show no allergic reactions to the medications, and respond well to the contrast agent administered before the CT scan. They also easily enter and exit anesthesia. Today, everything went as planned, without any problems. We are very pleased that NSU now has the only CT scanner licensed for scientific work and animal studies. This opens up great opportunities for our scientists, especially when it's important to obtain scanned images of the organs and systems of the animals involved in the research, before and after the experiments, for comparison," said Elena Kuznetsova.

Collaboration between the two research organizations will continue next year. A series of CT scans on minipigs using the already established system is planned.

— Scientists at the E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center frequently use these objects for research purposes, studying the cardiovascular system and practicing surgical techniques. These areas of activity are of interest to us as well. Therefore, we are interested in implementing joint projects in reconstructive medicine and cardiac surgery using new materials that are being tested specifically on these animal models. Another point of mutual interest for our organizations is that the technique of vascular tomography and the processing of the results obtained during our research have certain specific characteristics and differ from conventional software scans or reconstructions. Using this animal model will help us more deeply and, most importantly, more thoroughly master vascular bed research, which we then plan to apply to other animal species. Collaboration with scientists at the E.N. Meshalkin National Medical Research Center Meshalkin is of great scientific interest to us, as our preclinical work closely intersects with theirs, and we are very pleased to begin this joint research," said Vladimir Kanygin, Head of the NSU Laboratory of Experimental Molecular Biology and Physics.

Histological studies of the cardiac muscle tissue of mini-pigs may also yield interesting results for scientists.

"The myocardium of mini-pigs is anatomically very similar to that of humans, so the transplant material was initially taken from these animal models. Our laboratory will be able to histologically assess myocardial changes following various treatments, including medications. Our institute specializes in myocardial research, and has authored numerous scientific papers on this topic. In this case, my task will be to conduct an initial assessment of such morphological compensatory changes in samples taken following electroanatomical studies," explained Nikolai Kanygin, a junior researcher at the Institute of Molecular Pathology and Pathomorphology (FRC FTM).

That same day, staff from the Novosibirsk State University Faculty of Animal Science and Physical Medicine conducted the first CT scan of a domestic fox. The animal, a 10-year-old, 6 kg female named Zlata, was referred to a laboratory at a Novosibirsk clinic at the request of its owner. This unusual patient tolerated the anesthesia well, and no serious pathologies were detected during the examination. The fox captivated the scientists with her friendliness and beauty. They noted that working with foxes is virtually no different from working with dogs, with the exception of minor details.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has again criticized Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements.

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Tokyo, November 27 (Xinhua) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday again criticized current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for making inaccurate statements about Taiwan, the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reported.

S. Ishiba stated in his speech in Tokyo that since the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1972, all subsequent Japanese governments have understood and respected China's position that Taiwan is part of China.

“This is something that cannot be changed, and we have acted with extreme caution,” he added.

S. Ishiba reiterated the importance of maintaining normal diplomatic relations between Japan and China, noting that Japan currently relies on a wide range of imported goods from China, such as food, rare earth metals and pharmaceuticals, the statement said.

At a parliamentary session on November 7, S. Takaichi stated that “mainland China’s use of force against Taiwan” could create “an existential threat” to Japan, which immediately drew sharp criticism within the country.

On a television program last Sunday, S. Ishiba criticized S. Takaichi for worsening relations between Japan and China with her inappropriate statements. He stated that successive Japanese governments have always approached bilateral relations with great caution, and that the current Japanese government must fully understand Japan's long-standing principled position and exercise prudence in implementing its policies in the future.

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The UN Secretary-General called on stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to exercise restraint and respect the rule of law.

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UN, November 26 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all national stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to exercise restraint and respect the rule of law, his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said at a daily briefing on Wednesday.

The UN chief is monitoring the situation in Guinea-Bissau with deep concern and will continue to closely monitor its developments.

Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television on Wednesday that they had assumed full power in the country and introduced a series of emergency measures, adding that the move was taken in response to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the situation in Guinea-Bissau.

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Former Peruvian President M. Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison

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Lima, November 26 (Xinhua) — Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes, local media reported.

M. Vizcarra attended a hearing at the Fourth National Collegial Criminal Court, where the judge read him the sentence for bribery during his time as governor of the Moquegua department.

The cases concerned two construction projects – an irrigation system in Lomas de Ilo and a hospital in Moquegua – for which prison sentences of six and eight years, respectively, were handed down.

According to the judge, M. Vizcarra received approximately 2.3 million soles (approximately 690 thousand US dollars) in illegal contributions from the companies Obrainsa and Contratistas Generales through commissions and staged payments.

In addition, M. Vizcarra was banned from holding public office for nine years and ordered to pay 94,900 soles in civil damages.

After the verdict, M. Vizcarra wrote on social media that he was the victim of "revenge" for opposing a mafia conspiracy. –0–

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China urges Japan to speed up disposal of abandoned chemical weapons

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THE HAGUE, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday called on Japan to speed up the disposal of chemical weapons abandoned in China during the Conference of the States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

At the session, delegates reviewed the implementation of conference and executive council decisions on issues related to chemical weapons disposal. Japan presented a progress report on the destruction of chemical weapons abandoned in China, noting that its project expenditures for 2025 had been reduced by 6.8 percent.

"This report focuses solely on progress in disposal and investment, while avoiding any discussion of fundamental issues," said Wang Daxue, head of the Chinese delegation to the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

He emphasized that, according to the convention, Japan was supposed to complete the disposal of abandoned chemical weapons by 2007, but the deadline had already been postponed four times. The diplomat attributed the delay to "insufficient attention (on Japan's part), insufficient investment, and the failure to voluntarily provide meaningful information" about the weapons' disposal sites.

Wang Daxue warned that Japan's abandoned chemical weapons continue to pose a significant risk to the lives and property of Chinese citizens, as well as to the environment. Beijing calls on Tokyo to take seriously the concerns of China and the international community, reflect on its history of aggression, fulfill its obligations, and intensify efforts in all aspects of the disposition process.

More than a dozen countries, including Russia, South Africa and Tunisia, expressed support for China and called on Japan to speed up the destruction of abandoned weapons.

“The overall progress in disposing of chemical weapons abandoned by Japan on Chinese soil has been less than expected,” said Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW, Mirjam Blaak Sow, speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement during the general debate on Tuesday. –0–

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The exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – Pole of Magic" has officially opened in Beijing.

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On November 25, the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – Pole of Magic" took place at the exhibition hall of the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists. It was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the great ballerina's birth. The event, held as part of the Russia-China Years of Culture, was a striking demonstration of the strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.

The project was organized by the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, the A.A. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum, and the Beijing Union of Writers and Artists.

Representatives of the organizers and distinguished guests delivered speeches at the opening.

Dilya Urmanovna Rudenko, head of the international activities department at the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum and curator of the exhibition "Maya Plisetskaya – the Pole of Magic," emphasized the historical significance of the project:

"This is the Bakhrushin Museum's first joint project with the Russian House in Beijing, opening a new avenue of cultural collaboration. It is part of the program of the Russian-Chinese Cross-Cultural Years."

She also noted Plisetskaya's unique gift of inspiring the creation of masterpieces and turning her life into a service to art.

Tatyana Borisovna Urzhumtseva, director of the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, drew parallels between the ballerina's art and cultural dialogue in her speech: "Her art is a bridge between Russia and China, built in the language of terpsichore. Let's recall how, in 1959, during the Bolshoi Theater's first tour to Beijing, young Maya captured the hearts of Chinese audiences with her 'Swan Lake' and 'The Dying Swan.'"

She reminded guests that Plisetskaya's legacy lives on in every gesture of the ballerinas of both countries.

Bai Jingyi, vice-chairwoman of the Beijing Writers and Artists Association, pointed out the profound symbolism of the event: “This is not just a brilliant exhibition of theatrical photographs, but also a journey to the origins of artistic aspirations, allowing us to experience a response that transcends borders and language barriers.”

She also recalled Plisetskaya's historic visit to China and her meeting with Mei Lanfang, emphasizing how art serves as a bridge connecting hearts.

The exhibition, featuring over 80 digital copies of photographs, sketches, posters, and lithographs from the Bakhrushin Museum collection, reveals the multifaceted phenomenon of Plisetskaya. The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to her stellar career on the Bolshoi Theatre stage, performing timeless roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai. The second presents Plisetskaya as a muse, inspiring such artistic titans as the choreographers Maurice Béjart and Roland Petit, the couturier Pierre Cardin, and the artist Marc Chagall. The central element of this section is the legendary Carmen Suite.

The exhibition will be open to the public until January 15, 2026 at the following address: Beijing, Exhibition Hall 3 of the Beijing Writers and Artists Union.

This project will become a significant event in the cultural life of the Chinese capital and another step in strengthening humanitarian ties between Russia and China.

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NSU confirmed its position in the group of leading universities of the Priority 2030 program.

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Council for Support of Development Programs of Universities Participating in the ProgramPriority 2030 summarized the results of its work. Over the course of four days from November 18 to 21, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, along with experts from the business and scientific communities, reviewed the universities' preliminary results.

NSU has entered the second group of the main track and will receive support in the amount of approximately 400 million rubles for the implementation of the development program in 2026. Yesterday, a press conference was held at TASS with the participation of Andrey Matveyev, Head of the NSU Development Program Coordination Department, and the Deputy Director Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSU Mikhail Khvostov, Professor of Biomedical Research and Pharmaceutics, presented the key results and research areas that NSU will develop as part of the Priority 2030 program in 2026.

"As part of the development program, which we practically re-formulated at the beginning of this year, we set ourselves the goal of developing NSU as a scientific and technological university. This target model will be implemented through strategic technology projects," Andrey Matveyev noted at the beginning of his speech.

The Center for the Integration of Personalized Biomedicine, Pharmacy, and Synchrotron and Binary Technologies, which was launched this year, became a strategic nuclear technology project (STP) for NSU.

"In a relatively short period of time, we've managed to assemble a fairly large team—over 100 scientists working on interdisciplinary projects. These people possess expertise in various fields, and this helps us implement important, interesting, and breakthrough ideas. We have a very ambitious goal—to develop at least 50 domestic biomedical products by 2030," said Mikhail Khvostov.

Achieving this goal will be facilitated by consolidating the university's activities with research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and industrial partners, as well as NSU's undeniable advantage—fundamental education of the highest level, including in the field of biomedicine.

"Another key development is the construction of a new NSU campus and the development of new infrastructure. This is a research center that will house, among other things, a pilot industrial production facility for biotech products. This infrastructure will accelerate the transfer of new ideas, technologies, and developments generated at NSU and the SB RAS research institutes to the real economy. For biomedical products, this is a long and arduous process; however, the university is now prepared to implement the full life cycle of such products—from conception and prototyping to the transfer of technologies and medical devices to the real economy," added Mikhail Khvostov.

STP's portfolio currently includes over 15 products at various stages of development, representing various segments and primarily related to personalized medicine. All products are being developed with the support of industrial partners, who are ready to bring them to market.

Thus, the development of NGS sequencing platforms potentially enables more accurate diagnosis of various diseases and the prescription of appropriate treatment. Another area of research is related to the SKIF Center for Collective Use, which will enable the full cycle of pre- and post-synchrotron research, which is necessary, for example, for studying potential drugs, their mechanisms of action, and for analyzing pharmaceutical substances.

The most advanced product development is for lower and upper limb prosthetics created using additive manufacturing. Prototypes are currently being tested with patients, and it is planned that this development will be ready for industrial deployment by 2026.

NSU is also currently a site for the development of reagents for the CAR-T therapy ecosystem—one of the modern methods for treating oncohematological diseases.

Another strategic technology project being developed by NSU as part of the Priority 2030 program is "Neural Network Technologies for Processing Targeted Information onboard Small Spacecraft and Controlling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles." It comprises two subprojects. One is related to the development of neural modules that will be installed on satellites. These modules will reduce energy consumption and improve satellite efficiency by pre-processing the information received onboard.

"For example, some of the images received by Earth remote sensing satellites contain cloud cover, which complicates their processing. There's no point in transmitting such images beyond Earth. Neural modules will pre-process the information received by the satellite and transmit only the relevant information to Earth," explained Andrey Matveyev.

The second subproject involves the development of unmanned aerial vehicles with autonomous ground navigation systems, where the drone navigates by analyzing its surroundings and independently performs its assigned task. Such devices have everyday applications, for example, for delivering medicine and essential goods to hard-to-reach areas. Ten such aircraft have already been manufactured for partners.

The third STP—"Artificial Intelligence for Production Facilities and Automation of Industry and the Urban Environment"—includes a range of products and technologies for the efficient management of urban infrastructures and industrial enterprises, automation of production, and improvement of quality of life. Work on the project is being carried out with the support of both large federal and regional companies.

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International Guitar Day. Art school students share their successes, achievements, and plans.

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“The guitar is an instrument that can express the deepest human feelings without resorting to words,” said Andrés Segovia, the great guitarist of the 20th century.

Musical instruments—the guitar's predecessors—have been beloved by performers and listeners since ancient times. The guitar acquired its familiar modern appearance and sound in the 19th century, and today it is one of the most popular instruments in the world.

Over 4,300 people study guitar at Moscow's art schools. Last year, over 500 young guitarists graduated from schools specializing in this field, which is considered one of the most in-demand. Among the graduates are some who have already become renowned musicians and achieved significant success in the professional scene.

Classical guitar allows you to master a wide range of music—from old romances and etudes, arrangements of classical pieces, to well-known contemporary works. The first simple melodies and chords can be played even at the initial stages of learning.

Guitar classes are available in schools and art colleges, where qualified teachers teach using proven methods. Moscow regularly hosts guitar music competitions and festivals, giving students the opportunity to grow and showcase their skills.

Moscow's art schools offer lessons in more than just classical acoustic guitar. Electric guitar classes, for example, offer an alternative palette of sounds and are often used in student concerts as part of ensembles and orchestras, as well as bass guitar lessons.

For International Guitar Day, students from Moscow's art schools talked about their favorite instrument, shared their successes, and shared their plans.

Grigory Suchkov: in anticipation of his first solo concert

This year, 13-year-old Grigory Suchkov from the S.V. Rachmaninov Children's Music School (Izmailovo Moscow State Children's Music School) became the recipient of a first-degree grant from the Mayor of Moscow.

"I liked the guitar because it allows me to imitate other instruments, play a variety of tones, and perform pieces from many styles. I'm very grateful to my school and my teachers, who have been with me since first grade, always supporting and guiding me, especially my teacher, Maxim Andreevich Chulaev," shares Grigory Suchkov.

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The young performer looked up to musicians who incorporate works from various genres into their repertoire. One of them is Grigory's mentor, teacher, and performer, Roman Zorkin, a laureate of national and international competitions who skillfully performs works from various cultures. Under Nikita Boldyrev's tutelage, the young man mastered jazz guitar and improvised. Together, they created arrangements of well-known pieces from this genre.

The young guitarist is currently preparing for his first solo concert, which will take place on March 11, 2026, at the Moscow State Academic Philharmonic. Grigory Suchkov will perform as a soloist and in a flute duet.

The Rovnov Sisters: Two Guitars and One Passion for Music

Arina (13) and Alexandra (12) Rovnov are already well-known young musicians in Moscow. Arina has already won over 30 national and international competitions.

"The guitar is a part of my soul, because I can express all my emotions and feelings in the music I play. When I'm sad, I pick up the guitar, and after just a few pieces, I feel much calmer. If I'm in a good mood, it serves as an instrument for releasing emotions and energy," says Arina Rovnova.

Alexandra adds: “For me, the guitar is a way of self-expression, something through which I can convey to listeners all the unspoken feelings and emotions.”

The girls are in their seventh year of classical guitar studies with Alexandra Yuryevna Golovinskaya (Moscow State Children's Art School "Kuskovo"). Their younger sister, Sasha, began studying at the music school at the age of six. Back then, she could only read by syllables and wrote in block letters, but this didn't interfere with her music studies.

The sisters followed their older brother in choosing the classical guitar—a talented performer who also studied with Alexandra Yuryevna—and the girls often attended school concerts and socialized with other musicians. The girls' parents graduated from a technical college, but although they had no formal musical training, Arina and Alexandra grew up in an atmosphere steeped in music—it was always playing in their home. Their older brother became a role model and a source of inspiration, and the musical environment they experienced from childhood shaped their perfect pitch.

The sisters devote a lot of time to their studies—they play guitar in every free minute, even during vacations—while still managing to earn honors in both their comprehensive and music schools. Their passion for music goes hand in hand with their thirst for knowledge. Arina is intensively studying English and also enjoys physics and geography. Alexandra is in the physics and mathematics class at the lyceum—she easily solves quadratic equations and loves physics and history lessons.

The girls continue to hone their performance skills, preparing for concerts and trips to national competitions. During the winter break, they will study at the Tabula Rasa guitar school, which holds classes annually in Moscow. They plan to devote their lives to music and continue their education at a specialized college. Their journey is a shining example of how talent, hard work, and the support of teachers and parents can nurture true stars. Two sisters, two guitars—and a shared passion for music. The girls often joke, "We don't argue, we improvise."

Guitar Orchestra: Team Spirit in Art

The Sound Life Guitar Orchestra of the D.D. Shostakovich Children's Music School (Kuskovo Moscow State Children's Music School) is the embodiment of a modern, dynamic children's ensemble, in which students perform alongside alumni. Each new concert program expands the ensemble's fan base, expanding the boundaries of musical appreciation for guitarists.

Over its 13-year history, the orchestra has achieved impressive results at prestigious city, national, and international competitions and festivals. Members of the ensemble received Moscow Mayoral grants in culture and art in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and three musicians were accepted to Moscow's top vocational schools (the Academic College of Music at the P.I. Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory and the Gnessin College of Music at the Russian Academy of Music) to study guitar.

Jury members of the competitions in which the orchestra has participated and won prizes have always noted the vibrant emotional response of the accomplished musicians and the students' high motivation. Continuity between the junior and senior levels of education is particularly important for developing a sense of ensemble in the students, allowing them to see the group's potential. The orchestra currently consists of 18 members, and its permanent director is Alexandra Golovinskaya, a highly qualified teacher and Honored Cultural Worker of Moscow.

The capital's creative education system provides all the necessary conditions for children's education. 152 creative educational institutions are open to them: children's art schools, colleges, and a music institute, with over 100,000 students enrolled. Instruction is provided in a variety of fields: music, choral studies, architecture, art, choreography, and theater.

You can sign up for classes at children's art schools at mos.ru.

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