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The Fairytale Train is departing: New Year's prizes await Active Citizen participants.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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The Active Citizen project has launched a New Year's campaign. Fairytale TrainParticipants will embark on a magical journey, with exciting events awaiting them at each station.

One new task will be available daily in the project—one that's unique to everyone. This could include participating in a vote, answering quizzes, evaluating new city developments, and much more. The first task must be started no later than January 5th, and the last one must be completed no later than January 14th. You can view the challenges by clicking on the festive banner on the project's main page.

Those who successfully complete all 10 stations will have a chance to win souvenirs from the city's exclusive loyalty program collection. "A Million Prizes"These include festive table setting sets, cozy New Year's garlands, tea light candle holders shaped like gingerbread houses, and other New Year's paraphernalia. You can also earn city points—2,026 or 10,000. All prizes will be distributed randomly.

How to get a prize

If a participant wins a souvenir, they must go to the Million Prizes program website, select the Winter in Moscow category in the Rewards section, and place an order for a souvenir for zero points, choosing a convenient pickup period and the address of a pavilion at one of the project's sites. Winter in MoscowThis must be done within seven days of winning, but no later than January 14. Once the prize is ready for pickup, a QR code will appear in the "Orders" section of your personal account. This code must be presented to the staff member upon receipt of the prize.

If a participant wins city points, they will be awarded automatically. They can be used to purchase goods and services from program partner organizations. "A Million Prizes", for example, promo codes for discounts in stores and restaurants, tickets to events, souvenirs as part of a promotion "Winter's Tale" and much more. In addition, points can be used to charity.

Participants of the Active Citizen project who are 14 years of age or older and have a full account on the mos.ru portal are eligible to join the campaign. The number of participants may be limited. More information about the campaign terms and conditions can be found at link.

Project Active Citizen" has been operating since 2014. Since then, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been conducted. Between 30 and 40 decisions are implemented in the city each month.

City loyalty program "A Million Prizes" The program allows you to use points earned for active participation in Moscow Government electronic projects to obtain a variety of goods and services from partner organizations. Accumulated points provide access to promo codes for discounts at stores and cafes, as well as tickets to museums and parks. They can also be used for charity and assistance to foundations, or to top up a Troika transport card or parking account. Program participants can choose how to use their points. special categorieson the Million Prizes website, as well as support Moscow entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and public initiatives.

The projects are being developed by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.

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

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Andrey Rudskoy took part in a meeting of the Rostec Council of Flagship Universities

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On November 24, a meeting of the Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations of the Rostec State Corporation was held in Moscow. Participants included Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov, representatives of the corporation's holding companies, and the rectors of 30 leading Russian universities, including Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations under Rostec State Corporation was established in 2024 to unite the capabilities of science and industry to achieve breakthrough results and strengthen Russia's technological leadership. The Council's responsibilities include developing mechanisms for effective collaboration between the scientific and industrial sectors. The meeting discussed pilot projects in this area, including industrial postgraduate programs, the creation of scientific and industrial associations at universities, industrial state assignments, and more.

“The Polytechnic University is making its contribution to ensuring synergy between science and industry,” commented SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy. “Our comprehensive cooperation with Rostec "It covers a wide range of areas: from the development of integrated technological solutions and industrial software to the creation of composite materials and the application of advanced digital and manufacturing technologies in high-tech industries, including UAV design. I am confident that the Council of Supporting Scientific and Educational Organizations at the Rostec State Corporation is an effective mechanism for developing cooperation between science and industry within the framework of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation and the Decree of the President of Russia on national development goals for the country through 2030 and for the future through 2036."

At the meeting, cooperation agreements were signed with eight more universities: National Research University "MPEI", the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Kosygin Russian State University, Tupolev Kazan National Research Technical University – KAI (KNITU-KAI), Korolev Samara National Research University (SSAU), Ufa University of Science and Technology, and Novocherkassk Polytechnic University.

In total, the Council includes 28 universities.

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Hi-Tech Breakthrough: Enroll in a Master's Degree and Become a Marketing Pro!

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The annual scientific and practical marketing tournament with international participation, "Hi-Tech Breakthrough," has launched at the Institute of Marketing at the State University of Management.

Each participant in the "Hi-Tech Breakthrough" tournament has an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their management skills in developing marketing solutions, creating strategies for innovative startups, and promoting high-tech products. The competition also provides a unique opportunity to take the first step toward admission to a master's program in High-Tech Marketing.

Participants from other countries and stateless individuals who demonstrate outstanding personal achievements have been allocated places within the quota approved by the Russian government—60 this year! And all international students who do not have sufficient Russian proficiency will be offered the opportunity to study our language in the preparatory faculty. Of course, prizes await Russian competitors as well.

ATTENTION! Participation in the Tournament is only open to those with a higher education diploma and to university students in their final years. Everyone is welcome!

Registration for "Hi-Tech Breakthrough" is open until January 10, 2026.

The qualifying round will run from January 11 to February 15, 2026, and the final round will last from February 16 to March 1.

Subscribe to the tg channel “Our State University” Announcement date: 11/25/2025

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As part of the Designer's Day at SPbGASU, a meeting was held between students and practicing specialists.

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On November 17, the "Designer's Word" meeting was held at the "Growth Point" space of SPbGASU. The event, part of the celebration of Designer's Day, brought together students from various faculties who had the opportunity to interact with practicing specialists.

Anna Tsarenko, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Construction for Educational Work and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Organization, and Valeria Melnik, Chair of the Faculty of Construction's Student Council, addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.

The speakers at the meeting were:

Anton Tukkiya, CEO of the engineering company Gorod-A; Konstantin Ustinov, chief project engineer of the Samolet company; Alexandra Rakhmankulova, design engineer at Lengiproneftekhim LLC; Vladimir Nuriyev, head of the author's supervision department for St. Petersburg at Proektnoye Byuro R1 LLC; Alena Petrova, chief project architect at Proektnoye Byuro R1 LLC; Andrey Koronin, head of the design department at SK Gorod LLC; Margarita Komarets, CEO of St-8 LLC; Anton Nazarov, chief designer at LEGENDA DOM LLC.

During the live discussion, students learned about design work, professional prospects, career development, and the skills in demand among today's professionals. Many students noted that after the meeting, they gained a better understanding of their future profession, new development goals, and increased motivation.

Third-year construction student Amina Magomedova: "The event was worth every minute. It was fascinating to listen to the speakers; I learned a lot about what I need to be prepared for in my future career, asked questions that were troubling me, and understood what I should strive for. These types of meetings allow you to see the profession from the inside and more accurately determine your own career path."

SPbGASU thanks all speakers and organizers for their contribution to the professional development of students.

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The number of people evacuated due to floods in Malaysia has exceeded 18,000.

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

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — More than 18,000 people have been evacuated in Malaysia as of Tuesday due to emergencies during the northeast monsoon season, which has affected 10 states.

In Kelantan, where heavy rains continued for several days, more than 9,700 people were evacuated due to flooding. They were placed in 40 relief centers.

Other badly hit areas include Selangor state, where 2,718 people have been evacuated, and Perak state, where 2,881 people have been evacuated.

Malaysian Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said authorities had dispatched staff from various agencies and necessary materials to flood-affected states.

Deputy Education Minister Wong Ka Wo said the monsoons would not interfere with national exams as authorities had taken emergency measures to address the situation.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at a press conference that he was satisfied with the National Disaster Management Agency's flood preparedness. He instructed all agencies to make every effort to assist affected communities.

The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of continued heavy rain and strong winds. –0–

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D. Trump signed an executive order to begin adding several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood to the terrorist list.

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Washington, November 25 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to begin the process of designating several Muslim Brotherhood branches, including those in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt, as foreign terrorist organizations and global terrorists.

“President Trump is confronting the transnational Muslim Brotherhood network, which fuels terrorism and destabilization campaigns against U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East,” the White House said in a fact sheet released Monday.

The decree states that the military wing of the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood, along with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian groups, repeatedly launched rocket attacks on Israel after October 7, 2023, and that a senior leader of the Egyptian branch called for attacks on US partners that day. The document also accuses leaders of the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood of long-term material support for Hamas.

“It is U.S. policy to work with regional partners to disrupt the capabilities and operations of Muslim Brotherhood affiliates designated as foreign terrorist organizations,” the order states.

According to the document, the Secretaries of State and Treasury must submit a joint report to Donald Trump within 30 days with recommendations on which branches of the organization should be included on the terrorist list. Final decisions must be made within 45 days after that.

Founded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood movement has evolved into a transnational network with branches throughout the Middle East and beyond. It was previously banned in Egypt and Jordan.

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Iran vows revenge on Israel for killing senior Hezbollah commander

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Tehran, November 25 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday vowed to give a "crushing response" to Israel over the killing of senior Hezbollah commander Haitham Ali Tabtabai.

In a statement published on the official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC condemned Israel's "brutal crime," declaring that H.A. Tabtabaie was targeted in a southern Beirut suburb in a "blatant and terrorist" act. The statement also stated that "the Axis of Resistance and Hezbollah reserve the right to avenge the assassination and that a decisive response will be given at the appropriate time."

An Israeli airstrike on Sunday on a residential apartment in Haret Hreik killed at least five people, including H.A. Tabtabai, and wounded 28 others, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

Iran's Foreign Ministry also condemned the airstrike in a statement on Monday, calling it a "brutal aggression" against Lebanon's territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

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African journalists shared their impressions of visiting our university

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Last week, African journalists visited RUDN University as part of the "TASS – Africa: Path of Friendship" press tour. They discussed with the university's leadership the university's connections to the continent and its collaboration with African higher education institutions.

Excellent students and one talented underachiever

At the beginning of the meeting, RUDN University Vice-Rector for Strategic Communications Elena Apasova shared three stories about African students with the guests.

"The first story is when a group of students from South Africa came to visit us, and I asked one of them, 'Why RUDN University?' He replied that he really wanted to become a farmer, learn how to grow and process different fruits. The second thing I want to tell you about is our annual A-Level Students' Gathering, which is approaching. Two students from Africa have been studying for 10 semesters at the Medical Institute, earning straight A's, which is no easy feat. And the third story is about our cameraman, Junior, who is filming today's event. He entered RUDN University's Physics and Mathematics Department and received many, many Ds. But we saw that he is a natural cameraman, has a keen eye, and is good with a camera. Now he is studying journalism. At our university, every student can change their professional development path," says Elena Apasova.

After sharing students' stories, the vice-rector moved on to talk about the university itself. As Elena Mikhailovna noted, the RUDN family is very large: 200,000 alumni worldwide. Our university is the most multidisciplinary and the "greenest" in the country. The university's researchers actively collaborate with their African colleagues. Together, they have written 540 publications, 10 of which are in the top 1% for citations.

"RUDN University has a grant system to support scientific research. Two African researchers (one from Algeria, the other from Egypt) received grants from the university. One research project focused on new crop management methods. The other focused on innovative methods for assessing agricultural soil pollution," said Elena Apasova.

Marina Rekets, RUDN University's Vice-Rector for International Affairs, added that 2,500 Africans study at RUDN University—from nearly every country on the continent, with the exception of Lesotho.

"We hope that next year we will have students from this country as well. We cannot help but emphasize and feel the special connection between RUDN and Africa. After all, one could say that RUDN began with Africa," said Marina Rekets.

According to her, RUDN University has trained nearly 16,000 specialists for African countries over the years. Furthermore, the university maintains partnerships with dozens of African universities.

Amazing RUDN University

The RUDN University guests eagerly asked questions about the unique aspects of studying at RUDN University, why the university was named after Patrice Lumumba, and the university's collaboration with educational institutions across the continent. They learned not only about the opportunities for African students to study and pursue research, but also about the students' creative self-fulfillment in the Interclub studios and the security measures taken on campus. At the end of the meeting, the delegation members received branded university merchandise. The African journalists were deeply impressed by the visit.

"I'm discovering Russia, it's my first time here, and it's wonderful. I was surprised at RUDN University by how many nationalities there are. I thought it would be 99% Russian and maybe two or three foreigners. But it turns out it's a small world, encompassing all nationalities and ethnic groups. Now I'm wondering if my daughter (she's 14 now) should apply here," says Tilado Apollinaire Abga, Director of Information at the Burkina Faso Press Agency.

"Your university lives up to its name. I was truly delighted to see that the Russian and African peoples are united. And that we share a common vision of respect for human dignity. I'm delighted to see so many African students coming here to study. They receive excellent training and degrees that enable them to build careers. So, I'm thrilled: I think that in the future, my children will come to study here, in Russia, at RUDN University," says Vanet Mercia Loemba, editorial director of the ACI Pointe-Noire bureau from the Republic of Congo.

"Compared to what we hear and see in other media, with the information coming from everywhere spreading negative propaganda about Russia, what we saw here was completely different. We realized that Russia is a hospitable country, a country with a high level of social responsibility, a wonderful country because you can have a good time there. Specifically, at RUDN, I liked how you value every student. You treat students like a son or daughter. You recognize each student's potential and help them find what they're best at," said Marlis Rosi Lorian Chibinda Bachi, Head of the Government Information Department.

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SPbGASU expands cooperation with leading Chinese universities

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North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower

On November 23, representatives of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering visited the Faculty of Ecology and Environment of the North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower (NCUWHR) as part of strengthening international cooperation and exchanging scientific experience.

Ekaterina Terekhova, Associate Professor of the Department of Water Use and Ecology and Candidate of Engineering, and Roman Gurdin, Assistant Professor, represented SPbGASU on the business trip. The delegation was met by Li Haihua, Dean of the Department; Chen Weisheng, Vice Dean; Gao Kang, Deputy Director of the Yellow River Research Institute; Zhu Yanqing, Director of the Experimental and Training Center; and Wang Dongliang, a graduate of SPbGASU's Master's program.

During the visit, the Russian delegation toured the Analytical and Testing Center, the microbiology laboratory, the pump and pumping station laboratory, the water purification laboratory, and other specialized laboratories in the field of water supply and sanitation. SPbGASU representatives highly praised the modern equipment of the research facilities, which provide full and open access for graduate students and create favorable conditions for conducting research.

The Chinese colleagues expressed interest in further developing bilateral cooperation. Participants focused on the prospects for joint research and the possibility of inviting Russian graduate students to participate in projects in ecology and municipal management. The visit gave new impetus to international cooperation and laid the foundation for future initiatives to train professional personnel and implement research projects.

Founded in 1951, North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower is one of China's leading specialized universities. The university comprises 26 academic departments and 185 research institutes, including the Yellow River Basin Water Resources Efficient Use Innovation Center, the Yellow River Research Institute, and the Henan Provincial Laboratory of Aquatic Environment Modeling and Purification. The university offers 69 undergraduate programs, 42 master's programs, and five doctoral programs, underscoring its importance in research and education.

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About three million water quality tests have been conducted in Moscow since the beginning of the year.

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City Services specialists have conducted nearly three million water quality tests since the beginning of the year, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development. Petr Biryukov.

"Moscow consumes nearly three million cubic meters of water daily, and there are approximately 13,000 kilometers of water mains in the capital. This complex system requires constant monitoring and, if necessary, prompt adjustments. This year, nearly three million different tests were conducted, which once again confirmed that the water supplied to Muscovites' taps complies with all standards," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Currently, the condition of the capital's water is analyzed using a maximum number of physical, chemical, and biological indicators—200 in total. Its quality is monitored throughout its entire flow: at the water source, at water treatment plants, and in the distribution network.

The devices monitor changes in key water composition indicators 24/7. Data from the analyzers is fed into a unified information system, allowing specialists to quickly make decisions about adjusting treatment procedures. The ongoing testing confirms that the water supplied to Muscovites' taps complies with all relevant standards.

In addition to laboratory testing, over 500 automatic monitoring devices monitor water quality in real time. Their analysis results are transmitted to the capital's social and hygienic monitoring system.

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