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Moscow celebrates six years of the Moscow Central Diameters: the next-generation railway network continues to develop.

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Six years ago, in November 2019, a new era of rail transport began in Moscow with the launch of the first two Moscow Central Diameters (MCD-1 and MCD-2). This launch marked a key step toward creating a modern and convenient above-ground metro system.

Before the introduction of the diameters, commuter trains were considered commuter transport with infrequent services, outdated platforms, and poor comfort. The MCDs changed this: today, four diameters operate in the capital region, connecting 137 stations. The total length of the lines exceeds 300 kilometers.

The MCD network is seamlessly integrated into Moscow's unified transport system: passengers have access to over 100 transfers to the metro, the Moscow Central Circle, and other diameters. Unified fares make MCD travel part of the city's transport infrastructure.

Modern Russian-made trains provide a comfortable and convenient travel experience. During the first year of operation, the rolling stock on the first two diameters was completely renewed, and in 2025, the MCD-3 and MCD-4 will be updated.

According to Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry, the Moscow Central Diameters (MCDs) are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport every year. Since their inception, passengers have made nearly 1.6 billion trips, with up to 500,000 trips made daily. Today, the MCDs have become a fully-fledged surface metro and an alternative to other modes of public transport.

The network's development continues. Modern passenger services are being introduced at the diameters, stations are being built and reconstructed, new, comfortable city terminals are being created, and infrastructure is being updated. Currently, 54 MCD stations are operating in the city, with projects underway at Petrovsko-Razumovskaya, Serp i Molot, Tsaritsyno, Begovaya, and Moscow-City stations.

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Marat Khusnullin: A new building for the Russian Ethnographic Museum has been opened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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Branch of the Russian Ethnographic Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Construction and installation work has been completed at the new branch of the Russian Ethnographic Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and permission to open the facility has been received. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"Systematic work to develop cultural facilities continues in Russia's regions, aimed at preserving historical heritage and increasing public access to cultural treasures. Particular attention is being paid to creating museum spaces that meet modern standards. A striking example of this work is the opening of the new building for the Russian Ethnographic Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, with a total area of over 3,500 square meters. It was constructed by the company "Unified Customer in Construction." All work was completed on schedule. The new museum complex will become a multifunctional center for the storage, restoration, and digitization of collections. It will also include modern public spaces for exhibitions, creative and educational events," said Marat Khusnullin.

The museum's exhibition will feature materials revealing Russia's role in preserving the cultures and languages of indigenous peoples. The new building is also planned to house unique artifacts discovered at various times on Sakhalin and nearby islands, reflecting the traditions and everyday life of the region's population from the late 9th to early 20th centuries.

"The project is being implemented by the Unified Customer subsidiaries and contractors as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life' and the register of capital construction projects, part of the comprehensive state program 'Construction,' overseen by the Russian Ministry of Construction. The brown façade blends seamlessly with the architecture of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The building is adorned with the museum's logo and name, visible to city residents from afar. The total area of the installed façade is approximately 1,900 square meters," said Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

The museum building houses a lecture hall, a multimedia cinema, food court areas, and a souvenir shop.

"The area surrounding the new museum building has been comprehensively landscaped. The builders installed street lighting, laid the lawn, laid sidewalks, and installed hardscape elements. This modern facility, built at the intersection of Yesenina and Komsomolskaya Streets, is already recognizable in the city," noted Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production Company.

The museum's opening and first exhibition are scheduled for September 2026.

"The completion of the building on Sakhalin is undoubtedly a significant event in the history of the Russian Ethnographic Museum, which will allow us to enter a qualitatively new phase of our work. Our efforts will now be focused on creating a modern museum space. During the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, it will become an important platform for understanding the country's cultural diversity in the unique Sakhalin context. Our goal is to create a sought-after cultural center in the region, significant both for the local community and for the development of tourism," said Yulia Kupina, Director of the Russian Ethnographic Museum.

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Financial news: 11/24/2025, 5:08 PM (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the RU000A105DN0 security (FSC RS BO6) were changed.

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November 24, 2025

17:08

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 24.11.2025, 17-08 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 99.69) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1065.51 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 17.5%) of the security RU000A105DN0 (FSC RS BO6) were changed.

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Financial news: Thousands of payments per second: Bank of Russia statistics.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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The number of cashless payments for goods and services increased by 13% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. People are choosing different payment methods, and banks are expanding their fleet of payment terminals across the country.

The number of daily non-cash payments for goods and services from July to September totaled 243 million, representing over 2,800 transactions every second. However, the share of card payments is growing at a slower rate than other non-cash payment methods. For example, people paid for 14% of purchases using biometrics, QR codes, and other non-card payment methods, an increase of 4.5 percentage points compared to the previous year.

Banks, in turn, expanded their network of terminals. Their number at retailers across the country increased by more than 500,000 as of October 1, 2025, compared to the same date last year.

Read more about the dynamics of data in the payments market inmaterials of the Bank of Russia.

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Financial news: Statistics of the national payment system.

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1. Institutional provision of payment services in a territorial context.

2. The number of accounts opened by institutions of the banking system, by territory.

3. Structure of money transfers carried out through the Bank of Russia payment system, broken down by territory.

4. Funds transfers carried out through the Bank of Russia payment system using transfer services, by territory.

5. Average daily, maximum daily and minimum daily quantity and volume of funds transfers of credit institutions carried out through the payment system of the Bank of Russia, by territory.

6. The number of payments made through credit institutions (by payment instruments) by territory.

7. The volume of payments made through credit institutions (by payment instruments) by territory.

8. Structure of money transfers without opening a bank account for the payer – an individual (by territory).

9. The number of accounts with remote access opened in credit institutions, by territory.

10. The number of payments, orders for which were prepared and transmitted electronically by clients of credit institutions and by the credit institution itself, by territory.

11. The volume of payments, orders for which were prepared and transmitted electronically by clients of credit institutions and by the credit institution itself, by territory.

12. The number of payments by clients of credit institutions using payment orders received by credit institutions, by method of receipt, by territory.

13. The volume of payments by clients of credit institutions using payment orders received by credit institutions, by method of receipt, by territorial breakdown.

14. The number of payment cards issued in the region and transactions using them carried out in Russia and abroad, by type of client, by territory.

15. Transactions carried out in the region using payment cards issued by Russian credit institutions, the Bank of Russia and non-resident banks, broken down by territory.

16. Information on devices located within the region and intended for carrying out transactions with and without the use of payment cards, broken down by territory.

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Nordwind Airlines transported its 10 millionth passenger from Sochi Airport.

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On November 23, the 80th anniversary of Sochi Airport, a festive atmosphere permeated the airport terminal. The base carrier, Nordwind Airlines, reached a unique milestone, serving 10 million passengers since the start of flights from Sochi.

The milestone passenger, Aigul Shakirova, checked in for flight N4-411 from Sochi to Kazan and received a certificate for a free roundtrip flight to any Russian destination on the airline's route network.

To celebrate the occasion, a concert by accordionist Igor Ayusheev, who became a social media star after his popular video at Sochi Airport, was held for all passengers at the airport terminal. He performed familiar accordion compositions and delighted the audience with his music.

The terminal also featured interactive locations where anyone could participate in a lottery and receive a gift from the airport, as well as take a souvenir photo.

"As the base carrier of Sochi International Airport, today we proudly celebrate carrying Nordwind Airlines' 10 millionth passenger from the country's largest resort airport. Our first flight to Sochi was in July 2012, and our 2025 flight schedule now includes 30 destinations, 27 of which are year-round. Also, on November 23, Sochi Airport celebrated its 80th anniversary, and we wholeheartedly congratulate our long-standing partner. We express our sincere gratitude for their professional approach and reliable cooperation. We wish the airport stable passenger traffic growth, continued success, and prosperity," commented Anton Mattis, Deputy General Director of Nordwind Airlines.

"On this significant day, we thank all passengers for their trust and choosing our airport, and we congratulate Nordwind Airlines on reaching this significant milestone. We highly value our established partnership and are confident that our fruitful collaboration will allow us to expand our route network, offering passengers more travel options within Russia and abroad. 80 years is just the beginning, and new achievements and discoveries lie ahead," noted Alexey Komarov, Director and Managing Director of Sochi Airport.

Nordwind Airlines (www.nordwindairlines.ru) is one of Russia's largest airlines by passenger turnover and boasts an extensive network of scheduled flights across the country. Its base airports are Sheremetyevo, Pulkovo, Sochi, Kazan, and Makhachkala. With flexible ticket prices, convenient flight schedules, and loyalty program bonuses, flying with us is a great way to start your trip, whether you're a business traveler or just want to enjoy your planned vacation.

Sochi International Airport named after V.I. Sevastyanov (www.aer.aero) was founded in 1945 and is managed by Aerodinamika, one of Russia's largest airport holding companies. The airport serves the country's main resort, welcoming participants in the country's most important economic, sporting, political, and cultural events. Since 2020, Sochi Airport has consistently ranked among the top 5 airports in Russia by passenger traffic, handling over 13 million passengers annually. Since 2022, it has been Russia's main southern international air hub. Flights are operated to both domestic and international destinations. The airport receives professional recognition and awards annually. In 2022, the airport received a 4-star rating according to a study by Skytrax, the world's largest consulting company. It has also won multiple awards in the "Best Airport in Russia" category at the national "Air Gateway of Russia" awards.

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Financial news: Uniform rules for periodic reporting of issuers: initiatives of the Bank of Russia.

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The Bank of Russia intends to enhance the appeal of public issuers' annual reports by establishing uniform rules for their preparation and maximizing their content with useful information for investors. The regulator's initiatives are reflected in in the report following the public discussion of the report "On the optimization of forms of disclosure of periodic information".

First and foremost, it is planned to establish requirements for the structure and content of a company's main document. In it, issuers will discuss not only their current activities but also their future plans. The document will include a chapter on corporate governance, as well as how the company complies with the principles and recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code. Issuers whose securities are included in level one or two quotation lists will disclose information on their commitment to sustainable development goals.

Static information from companies' 6- and 12-month financial statements will migrate to the annual report. For example, general information about operations, the composition of management bodies, information about controlled organizations, shareholders, and more. Issuers will be able to report operational changes through the disclosure of material facts. This will reduce the volume of periodic publications. Furthermore, the timeframe for issuing financial statements will be shortened.

In the near future, the Bank of Russia intends to begin work on digitalizing corporate reporting, which will subsequently reduce the costs of its preparation and disclosure.

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Icebreaker assistance for ships will begin in the port of Arkhangelsk on December 1.

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Icebreaker assistance for vessels will begin in the Arkhangelsk seaport on December 1, 2025. This decision was made based on the ice formation forecast and is aimed at ensuring safe navigation.

Icebreaker escorts will begin in the Arkhangelsk seaport waters on December 1, 2025. The corresponding order was signed by Port Captain Sergey Nesterov. Only vessels with an ice class of at least Ice 1 will be permitted to navigate independently. Vessels without an ice class and tug-and-barge convoys may navigate only under escort by icebreakers or tugboats with an ice class of Ice 1, and only to designated long-term anchorages.

Read more: http://portnevs.ru/nevs/384802/

Publication date: 11/24/2025

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The government will allocate approximately 5 billion rubles to support investors implementing significant projects in the Far East.

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Order No. 3351-r of November 20, 2025

The government continues to create favorable conditions for doing business and attracting private capital in the Far East. In 2025, approximately 5 billion rubles will be allocated to investors implementing projects important for the macroregion's economy. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to this effect.

Subsidies will be received by 15 organizations whose initiatives in the fields of logistics, tourism, housing construction, and mining were selected following a special competition.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, November 24, 2025

These funds will be used to reimburse entrepreneurs for the costs of constructing water and heat supply networks, power lines, and connections to them, as well as the construction of access roads and other infrastructure facilities.

“Such measures are needed to encourage investors to increase capacity and launch new businesses in this strategically important macro-region for the entire country,” Mikhail Mishustin noted atmeeting with deputy prime ministers on November 24.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is placing significant emphasis on the accelerated development of key economic and social sectors in the Far Eastern Federal District. A series of measures, consolidated into the state program "Socioeconomic Development of the Far Eastern Federal District," are being implemented, which has resulted in significant results in recent years. Specifically, a new industrial map of the macroregion has been created, revealing thousands of growth areas, including world-class enterprises being built in Chukotka, Transbaikalia, and Primorye.

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Financial news: Discrete auction of SFIN securities is being held.

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SFIN

ЕСЭфАй ао

As of 10:09:00, the current price was 1801.2 rubles. (Deviation – 31.05%).

There was an increase of 20.00% or more within 5 minutes in a row in the current share price from the closing price of the previous trading day (RUB 1,374.4).

In the Main Trading Mode T, a discrete auction (DA) will be held from 10:13:00.

In other non-addressed trading modes during the DA period, trading is conducted in accordance with the established regulations.

End of DA and resumption of trading at 10:43:00.

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