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An exhibition of Russian-Chinese calligraphy and painting art opened in Harbin.

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Beijing, November 21 (Xinhua) — An exhibition of Russian-Chinese calligraphy and painting art opened recently at the Volga Estate Cultural and Tourist Complex in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China.

As reported on the Sina Weibo platform, the exhibition, organized by the Volga Estate complex, brought together renowned artists and calligraphers from China and Russia, as well as numerous art lovers.

The exhibition features over 70 outstanding works, including traditional Chinese calligraphy, guohua (traditional Chinese painting), as well as Russian oil paintings and graphic works. The exhibition offers viewers a true feast of art, possessing both aesthetic value and profound meaning.

Volga Estate CEO Wei Minfang noted that over the years, Volga Estate has continuously promoted cultural ties between the two countries by hosting numerous cultural events, making the bridge of friendship between China and Russia even wider, stronger, and more durable.

Vice Chairman of the Heilongjiang Artists' Association Wu Xiquan shared profound thoughts on the mutual enrichment of Chinese and Russian cultures, calling for the use of art as a bridge to deepen and realize practical cultural cooperation between the two countries.

The exhibition will be held permanently at the Volga Estate. As part of the event, Russian artists will also undertake plein air paintings, where they will capture new and vibrant moments of intercultural dialogue with brush and paint. -0-

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NSU has developed software for the comprehensive processing and analysis of genomic data.

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VarAn (variant, analyzer) software, designed for the comprehensive processing and analysis of genomic data obtained by high-throughput sequencing, was developed by researchers at the Bioinformatics Laboratory. Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) of Novosibirsk State UniversityIn September of this year, the program received a state registration certificate, legally securing the copyright to the development and opening the door to its further commercialization and implementation in clinical practice. In the near future, the developers will submit to the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor) a complete package of documents required to obtain a registration certificate for the medical device, which this application will serve as. The next stage of the project involves clinical trials of the developed solutions, using clinical samples and evaluating the system's diagnostic performance under real-world conditions.

— In recent years, with the active introduction of genetic testing in the diagnosis of hereditary and oncological diseases, the need for specialized software capable of coping with these tasks has increased significantly. Programs similar in functionality to our development exist in Russia and abroad, but the difference between our product is its ability to support a wider range of possible analyzes and evaluate both somatic and hereditary mutations, which expands the possibilities of its use and provides advantages for use in clinical practice. Our program analyzes DNA sequencing data. This process is the reading of a DNA sequence. This is important because many diseases – both hereditary and oncological – arise precisely because of the replacement of the DNA sequence. To prescribe specialized treatment, it is necessary to read the patient’s DNA sequence and determine which mutation caused the disease. Until recently, specialists could only read very short fragments of it, and not with the highest accuracy. And to obtain reliable information about an existing mutation, it is necessary to read many such sequences. The result is millions of short reads, and in order to identify the desired mutations in this array of information, it is necessary to perform complex computer processing of the available data. Our VarAn software performs all the stages of analyzing such short DNA reads: assessing their quality, filtering, and then mapping to the reference genome, determining the mutation and its annotation – does it affect the protein, is it responsible for the presence of any disease. As a result, the user receives a full report that lists all potentially significant clinical mutations,” explained VarAn software developer, junior researcher at the Bioinformatics Laboratory of the Institute of Medical Sciences of NSU Alexander Vikhorev.

VarAn software has a wide range of applications. It is designed for automated analysis of high-throughput sequencing (NGS) data in clinical practice to identify and interpret pathogenic genetic variants for diagnostic purposes. The program covers the full data processing cycle: from raw sequencing data quality control (FASTQ) to generating a clinical report containing annotated variants with established diagnostic significance.

"Our VarAn app is a standalone product with expanded functionality for clinical diagnostics. It offers versatility for a wide range of genetic studies and provides comprehensive bioinformatics analysis with automated interpretation of the clinical significance of identified variants. It integrates the full NGS data processing cycle into a single software environment. The output data is intended for use by medical professionals in making diagnostic decisions and developing personalized therapeutic strategies," explained Alexander Vikhorev.

The VarAn app features a user-friendly, intuitive interface for managing analysis results and provides a secure connection to ensure the confidentiality of medical data. Using it requires no specialized knowledge, let alone programming skills. The results display form is also extremely user-friendly.

"Our software is designed for a select group of professional users, primarily scientists and geneticists. For their convenience, the application has preset optimal parameters: simply upload sample data, initiate the analysis using a simple web form, select a few parameters—for example, the genome version—and run the process. Then, simply wait for the analysis to complete, which, depending on the data volume, can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. The results viewer is also extremely simple and user-friendly. Right on the application's website, you can view mutations, filter them, view the results in a genomic browser, and receive a detailed sequencing quality report. If necessary, you can download the results as an Excel spreadsheet for further independent work with them offline. Any physician can initiate the analysis using our website; no specialized programming knowledge or specialized applications are required," the developer explained.

The web application is hosted on the varan.nsu.ru domain, where technical testing of the system is currently underway using real genomic data. Laboratory staff are conducting these tests internally, without the involvement of external users. The reference genomes used in the tests have previously been sequenced and analyzed multiple times by specialists, who identified reference mutations in them. The website has successfully passed all operational modes, demonstrating the software's high sensitivity and specificity.

VarAn software was created as part of a project to develop comprehensive disease diagnostic solutions using whole-genome sequencing and microfluidic technologies. This project is part of the strategic technology project "Center for the Integration of Biomedicine and Pharmaceutics," implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 program.

Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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Russian troops have taken control of the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, according to media reports.

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Moscow, November 21 (Xinhua) — Russian military personnel have taken control of the Ukrainian city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, TASS reported, citing a report by Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Kremlin reported that Vladimir Putin visited a command post of the Zapad group on Thursday, where he held a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff, the Chief of the Main Operations Directorate, the Commander of the Southern Group of Forces, and the Commander of the Zapad group. The president heard detailed reports on the situation in various areas, including around Kupyansk.

According to V. Gerasimov, units of the "West" group control the territory of Kupyansk and continue their offensive against Ukrainian formations surrounded on the left bank of the Oskol River.

When the president asked for clarification, "So, everything? Completed entirely?" Sergei Kuzovlev, commander of the West group of forces, answered affirmatively.

Kupyansk is the administrative center of the district of the same name and a large settlement in the Kharkiv region. The city is an important logistics hub, a hub for several railways and highways.

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Huawei to launch wearable wheelchair model

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Shenzhen, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese tech giant Huawei will launch a wheelchair model for sports and health promotion in its smart wearable devices this month, making it accessible for wheelchair users.

Huawei's President of Consumer Marketing and Sales, Zhu Ping, said he was inspired by Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed for this innovation.

"After thorough research, we developed this function to scientifically evaluate the activity of wheelchair users by recording the number of kicks required to move the wheelchair, the duration of its movement, and the person's calorie consumption, thus providing a comprehensive quantitative assessment of the users' physical activity," he told Xinhua.

Huawei's global shipments of wearable devices exceeded 200 million units this year, placing the company first in the first half of the year by shipment volume and leading the market in more than 20 countries and regions. Analysts attribute this to Huawei's innovative products, steady market share growth, and localization, which propelled the brand to 39th place in the Kantar BrandZ 2025 ranking.

“The growth is driven by global consumer confidence,” Zhu Ping emphasized.

The company places a particular emphasis on wearables and ecosystem apps, launching a new watch in Paris and organizing events in several cities around the world. It also collaborates with over 150 research institutions worldwide, providing over 70 types of data for healthcare research to date.

Looking to the future, Zhu Ping said Huawei will "walk alongside users around the world" under its "Now Yours" brand. "Consumer trust is our most valuable asset. We strive to truly unite people from different cultures," he added. -0-

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The State Duma of the Russian Federation approved the federal budget for 2026 and the planning period 2027-2028.

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Moscow, November 21 /Xinhua/ — The Russian State Duma on Thursday adopted a law on the federal budget for 2026 and the 2027-2028 planning period.

As RIA Novosti reports, the document approves the main characteristics of the budget for a three-year period, which are determined based on the projected GDP volume in 2026 of 235.067 trillion rubles, in 2027 – 255.498 trillion, in 2028 – 276.346 trillion, as well as an annual inflation rate not exceeding 4%.

The budget's key priorities are fulfilling social obligations to citizens, meeting defense and security needs, and achieving the national development goals set by the President of the Russian Federation.

The budget for the entire three-year period is formed with a deficit, which will decrease from 1.6 percent of GDP in 2026 to 1.2 percent of GDP next year, and in 2028 will amount to 1.3 percent of GDP. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China arrived in South Africa for the G20 summit.

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JOHANNESBURG, November 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in South Africa on Thursday to attend the 20th G20 summit.

The event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, will be held on the African continent for the first time in history.

China supports South Africa's G20 presidency and is willing to work with various parties under the theme of "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability" to achieve consensus at the summit to safeguard multilateralism, build an open world economy, and promote development cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said ahead of the visit.

South Africa is the third country on the Chinese Prime Minister's current foreign tour. He previously visited Russia and Zambia.

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The Black Sea Submarine Cable and Green Energy Corridor projects are important for Europe's energy security, says Georgia's Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development.

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Tbilisi, November 21 (Xinhua) — "The Black Sea submarine cable project is already in the process of obtaining special status in the European Union. This status is key to attracting the EU's financial support, which is necessary for the initiative's implementation," Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Inga Pkhaladze said on Wednesday.

She noted that Georgia is simultaneously promoting two major projects that are important for Europe's energy security: the Black Sea Submarine Cable, which will allow electricity exports from Georgia to Romania, and the larger Green Energy Corridor, which is being implemented jointly with Azerbaijan, Romania, and Hungary.

"These projects offer Georgia a real opportunity for a direct energy connection to Europe and create the conditions for transforming our country into an important energy hub between East and West," emphasized I. Pkhaladze.

According to her, the submarine cable, which is over 1,155 kilometers long and has a capacity of 1,300 MW, has been deemed technically feasible, and seabed surveys are in the active phase. "Obtaining this status will open access to significant financial assistance, including grants. The total cost of the submarine cable project is €3.5 billion," the deputy minister explained.

Speaking about the Green Energy Corridor project, Irina Pkhaladze said it entails the installation of three cables with a total capacity of 4,000 MW, the creation of a joint venture, and a study on the feasibility of constructing a hydrogen pipeline. Investments are estimated at €20-24 billion.

"The private sector is actively interested in the projects, and we see great potential for attracting investment. At the same time, we are updating the 10-year energy strategy to precisely define the necessary capacity and infrastructure and make Georgia a net exporter of renewable energy to Europe," added Irina Pkhaladze.

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World Children's Day: Caring for the Future

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On November 20, Russia and more than 120 other countries around the world celebrate World Children's Day.

In 1954, the UN General Assembly recommended that all countries establish the practice of celebrating this date as a day of world brotherhood and mutual understanding among children, dedicated to activities aimed at ensuring the well-being of children throughout the world.

The date is no coincidence – it was on this day that the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, according to which a child is every human being under the age of 18.

The purpose of this holiday is to remind adults of the fragility of childhood, the value of every child, and the need to protect and help in various situations.

The State University of Management always cares for its students, including potential ones. SUM has a Pre-University, where 10th- and 11th-grade students gain in-depth knowledge in three fields in a comfortable and safe environment. Four mother-and-child rooms are open in different buildings on campus. The university participates in the Entrepreneurship Classes program in Moscow, hosts various Olympiads and competitions, and as part of the Business and Entrepreneurship Course, our staff and students organize shifts at the country's largest children's centers: Artek, Orlyonok, Smena, and Okean.

We congratulate everyone on this important holiday and encourage you to do something good every day for the benefit of children, teenagers, and young adults. After all, we all need care and protection, no matter our age, but especially in childhood.

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WHO welcomed the decision by the United States and eight other countries to share a future pandemic influenza vaccine

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September 18, 2009

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed the decision by the United States, Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, France and Switzerland to donate a tenth of their future pandemic influenza A (H1N1) vaccine supplies to developing countries.

"This decision demonstrates the commitment of these countries to the equitable distribution of limited resources as the H1N1 influenza pandemic continues to spread," the WHO said in a statement.

It notes that the existing vaccine production capacity is clearly insufficient for the entire world population, in which virtually everyone is at risk of infection with a new and easily transmitted virus.

The World Health Organization has noted that demand for the vaccine currently exceeds supply. These pledged donations will help increase the supply of the pandemic vaccine to where it is most urgently needed.

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The Peace Bell rang again today at the UN Headquarters in New York.

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September 18, 2009

On Friday, in a park near the UN headquarters, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon struck Peace BellThus began the annual celebration of International Peace Day. It is celebrated annually on September 21st. This year, it is dedicated to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

“International Day of Peace "This is a global call for a ceasefire and non-violence. This is a time to reflect on the horrors and high costs of war, and on our duty to resolve disputes peacefully," Ban Ki-moon said. He emphasized that without peace, there is little hope of improving life on the planet and freeing people from poverty.

The Secretary-General noted the growing movement for nuclear disarmament. "That's why I launched the 'We Must Disarm!' campaign. As long as such weapons exist, no one can feel safe," the UN chief noted.

He called on the entire international community to disarm and live in peace. "I call on people around the world to join this effort. Support the UN and do your part to ensure peace," the Secretary-General emphasized.

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