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NSU and the Sistema Charitable Foundation will collaborate in the field of education.

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Today, as part of the 3rd Zolotaya Dolina Scientific and Industrial Forum, an agreement was signed between the Sistema Charitable Foundation and Novosibirsk State University. The two organizations plan to actively collaborate in the field of education. This collaboration can be considered to have kicked off with the MTS True Tech Day conference, "The World of IT from Within," which the MTS digital ecosystem and the Sistema Charitable Foundation are holding at the Zolotaya Dolina site as part of the regional sociocultural festival, Sistema FEST.

"One of the key principles of the Sistema Charitable Foundation in supporting young talent is systematic collaboration with educational institutions in the regions. We plan to continue our work with Novosibirsk State University, which boasts a strong scientific school, to facilitate the development of students' scientific and technical potential and professional self-fulfillment," said Larisa Pastukhova, President of the Sistema Charitable Foundation and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Education.

"The university's strategy envisions actively developing collaboration with industrial partners, in various formats—from the joint development of new technologies and solutions to the implementation of educational programs. To address modern challenges and solve the problems facing the Russian economy, it's important for companies to actively engage in the educational process and directly participate in training highly qualified specialists through internships and joint projects. In this way, we jointly build a talent pool that determines the competitiveness of the region and the country in science and technology. The festival, held at NSU, is a powerful model for such partnerships between education, science, and industry," commented Mikhail Fedoruk, Rector of Novosibirsk State University.

The "Golden Valley" scientific and industrial forum is being held for the third time on November 13-14, organized by Novosibirsk State University. It is a key event in Siberia, bringing together representatives of science, industry, high-tech companies, and government agencies. This year, the forum brought together over 1,000 participants from across the country—from Khabarovsk, Barnaul, Kemerovo, Tomsk, Omsk, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Moscow, and other cities. This year, the forum is being held for the first time in NSU's new auditorium building.

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India has classified the New Delhi car bombing as a terrorist attack.

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New Delhi, November 13 (Xinhua) — The Indian government on Wednesday described the car bombing in New Delhi as a "heinous terrorist" act committed by anti-India forces.

It took the federal government more than 48 hours to classify the incident as a terrorist attack.

"The country witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car bombing at the Red Fort on the evening of November 10, 2025. The blast resulted in the death of many people and several others were injured," reads a resolution passed by the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The government also stressed that India remains unwavering in its commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism in all forms and manifestations.

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Li Qiang will attend the 24th meeting of the SCO Heads of Government Council, the 20th G20 summit, and will visit Zambia.

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Beijing, November 13 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Moscow, Russia, on November 17-18. This was announced by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday.

He further said that Li Qiang would pay an official visit to Zambia on November 19-20 at the invitation of the Zambian government.

Following this, Li Qiang, at the invitation of the South African government, will attend the 20th G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 21-23, the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted.

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Beijing's landscapes at the beginning of winter

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BEIJING, November 13 (Xinhua) — Photos show the scenery of the Chinese capital at the beginning of winter.

BEIJING, November 13 (Xinhua) — Photos show the scenery of the Chinese capital at the beginning of winter.

BEIJING, November 13 (Xinhua) — Photos show the scenery of the Chinese capital at the beginning of winter.

BEIJING, November 13 (Xinhua) — Photos show the scenery of the Chinese capital at the beginning of winter.

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A number of cultural and historical programs dedicated to the history of Russian emigration were held in Beijing.

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Beijing, November 13 (Xinhua) — From November 10-11, the Russian Cultural Center (RCC) in Beijing hosted a series of cultural and historical programs dedicated to the development of the history of Russian emigration. These programs were part of a series of cultural and educational events titled "China-Russia: Common Cultural Heritage," timed to coincide with the 2024-2025 China-Russia Years of Culture. This was announced on the RCC's official WeChat account.

Tatyana Urzhumtseva, head of the Russian Catholic Church in Beijing, emphasized the importance of organizing such events as a tool for further strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, including with the Russian diaspora living and working in China.

The event's guests were also greeted by Elena Chernyshkova, Executive Director of the Russian Diaspora Heritage Foundation.

As part of this event, a photo documentary exhibition, "Along Russian Addresses in China," was organized, dedicated to the most significant Russian addresses in the cities of Harbin and Shanghai. It explored the multifaceted life of the Russian diaspora in the first half of the 20th century in these two "emigrant cities" in the East.

The event also featured a screening of the documentary film “Remembering Russian Harbin,” which is based on monologues by Russians who lived in Harbin and presents a mosaic history of the city from its founding in the late 19th century to the 1950s.

As a continuation of the series of events, a concert entitled "Russian Jazz from China" took place on November 11. The audience heard music performed in the 1920s and 1930s at the finest venues in the Chinese cities of Harbin, Shanghai, Beijing, and Qingdao. The concert performances were accompanied by stories from the history of Russian jazz in China.

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Since the beginning of 2025, the international land port in northern China has handled more than 1,000 China-Europe trains

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Beijing, November 13 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, a China-Europe freight train loaded with auto parts, household appliances, and other goods departed from Shijiazhuang International Land Port in northern China's Hebei Province bound for Moscow. This is the 1,033rd such train to depart from the port since the beginning of 2025.

According to the Hebei Daily newspaper, Shijiazhuang International Land Port has thus become the first hub platform in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region for servicing China-Europe trains, with more than 1,000 corresponding trains traveling in both directions this year.

From January to October of this year, China-Europe trains departing and arriving at the port transported a total of 99,000 standard container units (TEUs) carrying goods weighing over 1.2 million tons, valued at 10.57 billion yuan (approximately 1.49 billion US dollars). The heavy-duty trains operated efficiently in both directions.

According to Liu Jinpeng, Director General of Shijiazhuang International Land Port, the 18 international shipping lanes opened here cover the main sources of goods supply in Asia and Europe.

Outbound trains mainly carry high-value-added goods such as auto parts, machinery and photovoltaic modules, while inbound trains carry indigenous raw materials including wheat flour, sheet material and zinc ingots, effectively promoting trade and economic exchanges and industrial complementarity among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, he added.

According to statistics, since the launch of China-Europe freight train services at Shijiazhuang International Land Port in 2018, it has handled a total of more than 3,300 trains.

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Tourism talent and new youth initiatives: Polytechnic University at the BRICS Forum

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Representatives of the Polytechnic Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade participated in two key events of the BRICS International Municipal Forum, held at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center. Expert presentations covered topics such as workforce development in the tourism and hospitality sector and creating an inspiring environment for youth initiatives.

Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade at SPbPU, and Natalia Muizinik, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations and Political Studies at Northwest Management University of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, moderated a panel discussion on developing human resources in tourism and hospitality, with an emphasis on cross-cultural competence.

The event brought together leading experts, representatives of the academic community, government agencies, and the tourism industry from the BRICS and CIS countries. Participants discussed current issues related to professional training, the implementation of innovative teaching methods, and enhancing the industry's investment attractiveness, striving to develop practical solutions for developing the tourism potential of participating countries. One of the key speakers at the section was Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hospitality Management programs at SPbPU, who presented a paper on "Adapting Professional Training for the Tourism Industry in the Context of International Labor Market Trends." She emphasized the growing demand for specialists with intercultural communication skills, digital competencies, and innovative thinking, and proposed innovative approaches to modernizing university and college curricula aimed at training specialists capable of adapting to dynamic market conditions, mastering new technologies, and managing the quality of tourism services. Tatyana Khnykina discussed the prospects for integrating digital technologies into the educational process, developing critical thinking and creativity, and introducing new practical training formats through internships and participation in real-world projects with international companies.

The participation of representatives from BRICS, CIS, and friendly countries in the section facilitated constructive dialogue and the development of effective mechanisms for advancing international cooperation in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The event focused on current methodological aspects of human resource development, cross-cultural competence, and the implementation of innovative solutions, facilitating the exchange of best practices and strengthening collaboration between science, business, and government agencies, as well as the formulation of strategies for developing the tourism potential of participating countries.

Olga Voronova commented on her participation in the event: "Organizing the section 'Developing Human Resource Potential in Tourism and Hospitality in the BRICS Region' plays a key role in strengthening international cooperation and developing effective mechanisms for training highly qualified specialists. We see particular value in jointly exploring solutions that contribute to the creation of a unified educational space that meets global trends and the unique cultural characteristics of each BRICS member state. Through such collaboration, we will be able to ensure the professional growth of our students and strengthen the position of our countries in the global tourism market."

In addition, a strategic session entitled "Creating Youth Spaces: How to Form Safe and Inspiring Spaces for Ideas and Projects?" was held, organized by the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations.

The speaker was Aik Aghajanyan, a management student at SPbPU's Institute of Mechanics and Technology and the head of the Polytechnic University Model UN student association. In his presentation, he shared practices for creating and developing youth platforms for intercultural interaction and public diplomacy in St. Petersburg. He also presented his own projects: St. Petersburg International Diplomatic Festival (SIDF) and the BRICS School of Mayors, which demonstrated high results in the field of international youth cooperation and became shining examples of successful initiatives in line with the session's theme.

The event brought together participants from across the BRICS countries and served as a platform for the exchange of experiences between youth leaders, government officials, NGOs, and educational institutions.

The projects presented by Ike were noted by participants as successful examples of strengthening international dialogue, developing youth diplomacy, and creating a sustainable community of young leaders.

"It's important to me that Polytechnic University student projects are becoming part of the international dialogue. "Youth initiatives today aren't just ideas; they're tangible tools for strengthening intercultural cooperation. Our projects demonstrate that students can create sustainable platforms for diplomacy, partnership, and positive change," Ike shared.

Ike's speech emphasized the active role of the SPbPU student community in forming international initiatives, developing cultural dialogue, and strengthening youth leadership.

Polytechnic University is strengthening its status as a key player in the BRICS international agenda by serving as a platform for expert dialogue, training, and promoting youth initiatives, creating conditions for the implementation of ambitious student projects, and supporting the participation of young leaders in international programs, discussions, and the development of a new youth policy model.

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The modernization of the scholarship fund was discussed at the Polytechnic University.

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A seminar and meeting for heads of departments of educational institutions in the Northwestern and Central Federal Districts coordinating scholarship issues was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was attended by 114 participants representing 78 universities and research institutions.

The keynote speakers were Eduard Temnov, a leading advisor to the All-Russian Trade Union of Education of the Russian Federation and a long-standing expert in scholarship regulations, and Sergei Golutvin, Head of the Department of Social and Legal Protection of Students at Tula State University and Head of the Scholarship Monitoring Analytical Group at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

SPbPU First Vice-Rector Vitaly Sergeev welcomed the seminar-meeting participants, noting the importance of the seminar and thanking the Russian Ministry of Education and Science for choosing the Polytechnic University as the venue for the event.

The main goal of these seminars, which are being held this year in all federal districts, is to reduce the number of questions university staff have about scholarships. "The problems are often similar, and when they accumulate, we meet and clarify all the complex issues," emphasized Vitaly Sergeev.

The seminar included a detailed discussion of current issues related to new reporting parameters for the use of scholarship funds, funding for student scholarships, and changes in support for student families and students with children. Considerable attention was paid to the allocation of state social scholarships, including in connection with legislative changes regarding income accounting that came into effect in 2024. The allocation of academic scholarships for undergraduates and state scholarships for postgraduate students were also discussed.

Seminar participants reinforced their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in distributing scholarship funds at higher education institutions across scholarship types and student categories in accordance with Russian legislation.

At the end of the meeting, a meeting was held with Islam Albakov, Head of the Department of Comprehensive Planning and Regulatory Support for Youth Policy at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. The main topic of the meeting was the selection process for the Presidential and Government of the Russian Federation scholarships.

Over the past two years, we've significantly modernized the scholarship system, introducing new types of scholarships, and increasing the amounts of all existing scholarships to at least 15,000 rubles. Now, for the first time, we're selecting candidates for the Presidential Scholarships using the new criteria. Our goal is to select the truly top students and give them the opportunity to receive 30,000 rubles monthly, which truly provides an excellent incentive for their studies and research," Islam Albakov noted.

Islam Albakov also emphasized that similar seminars will continue in the future, both to share experiences and to discuss pressing issues related to regulating scholarship provision and developing unified approaches to law enforcement.

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The 3rd scientific and industrial forum "Golden Valley 2025" opened today at Novosibirsk State University.

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Novosibirsk, November 13, 2025: Today, the 3rd Scientific and Industrial Forum "Golden Valley 2025" opened at Novosibirsk State University. It is a key event in Siberia, bringing together representatives of science, industry, high-tech companies, and government agencies. This year, the forum brought together over 1,000 participants from across the country, including Khabarovsk, Barnaul, Kemerovo, Tomsk, Omsk, Kazan, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Moscow, and other cities.

"This forum continues the glorious traditions established here in Akademgorodok by the founding fathers—the idea of close collaboration between education, science, and industry. The forum's overarching theme is the 125th anniversary of Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentiev. His contribution to science and the organization of science is, of course, invaluable for our entire country. November 19 marks the birthdays of two great scientists and statesmen—Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentiev and Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov. Therefore, holding the 'Golden Valley' forum on the eve of this momentous occasion is highly symbolic," noted NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

The forum will discuss technology trends in key areas, divided into six sections: "Aviation and Unmanned Systems," "Microelectronics and Critical Technologies," "Energy," "Industrial Innovation," "Medicine and Longevity," and "Smart City Technologies and AI." Special attention will also be paid to the role of artificial intelligence in various areas of human activity. The forum will include panel discussions, roundtables, and open lectures.

"The forum's central theme is the anniversary of Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentiev, the founder of the Siberian Branch. But this year, as we all know, we also celebrate the centenary of Gury Ivanovich Marchuk, who also laid the foundations for scientific fields in Akademgorodok. Since the founding of the Siberian Branch in 1957 and the subsequent establishment of the university, both science and education in our region have developed inextricably. Then, innovative structures—technology parks—began to emerge. Currently, Novosibirsk and Akademgorodok boast several growth areas, including, of course, Novosibirsk State University, Akadempark, and the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. I am confident that the forum will gain momentum. Novosibirsk is rightly called the scientific capital of Russia; it fully deserves this title and will, I am confident, continue to uphold it," emphasized Dmitry Markovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

It's worth noting that this year's event is taking place in the new classroom building, which officially opened on August 29 with the participation of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Nikolaevich Chernyshenko. The building accommodates approximately 1,700 students and features four classrooms, one of which, with a capacity of 400, is the largest at NSU. It also houses a research library with a collection of over 1 million books. The building offers excellent conditions for student learning and project activities, as well as for hosting such large-scale events.

"We are honored to bring together the best minds in science, representatives of leading educational institutions, corporations, innovative companies, and industrial enterprises within the walls of Novosibirsk State University, in the heart of our Akademgorodok. This forum is a clear embodiment of our key goal: the integration of academic science, higher education, and high-tech business. The regional government sees its role as purposefully creating an environment conducive to such interaction. We place a special emphasis on supporting technological entrepreneurship and the commercialization of developments. To this end, we are implementing and developing a range of support measures: from grants for startups and incentives for innovative companies to expanding the infrastructure of our technology park. Our shared goal is to build effective 'tech elevators' that will enable Novosibirsk know-how to quickly move from a scientific idea and laboratory prototype to a sought-after product on the global market. It is here, at the forum, that the foundations for their launch are laid," emphasized Vadim Vasiliev, Minister of Science and Innovation Policy of the Novosibirsk Region.

Representatives of leading companies will speak at the forum, including the United Engine Corporation, Gazprom Neft, 2GIS, Novosibirsk Generating Company, and others. On the first day, a strategic session, "Innovations in the Fuel and Energy Sector," will be held, along with a meeting between industrial leaders and the leadership of Novosibirsk State University and SB RAS institutes, with the participation of the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District and the Interregional Association "Siberian Agreement." The second day will feature a strategic session, "Using Artificial Intelligence Technology to Solve Public Sector Problems," with the participation of the Novosibirsk Region Ministry of Digital Development, and the MTS True Tech Day conference, "The World of IT from Within."

The forum will also feature opening lectures: on the first day, Mikhail Lavrentyev, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, will deliver a lecture entitled "Academician Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentyev: Milestones in His Life," while Pyotr Marchuk will speak about the 100th anniversary of Academician Gury Ivanovich Marchuk. On the second day, Academician Sergei Alekseenko will present a lecture entitled "Extreme and Catastrophic Climate Events: Relationships with Energy," and Academician Dmitry Zharkov will discuss how cells repair genes.

The forum's partners included the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Council of Rectors of the Novosibirsk Region, the "Commonwealth. Efficiency. Development" (CED) Business Club of Enterprise Managers, the NSU Alumni Association, the Novosibirsk Academgorodok Technopark, the Sistema Charitable Foundation, and the MTS digital ecosystem. The forum is supported by the Government of the Novosibirsk Region.

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China's Gansu Province is ready to establish joint laboratories with Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan as part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Lanzhou, November 13 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Science and Technology recently officially approved the construction of two joint laboratories as part of the Belt and Road Initiative between Gansu Province in northwest China and Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, respectively. The two laboratories will aim to promote exchanges and cooperation between Gansu Province and Central Asian countries in science and technology.

According to the Gansu Provincial Administration of Science and Technology, the China-Kyrgyzstan Joint Laboratory for the Protection of Cultural Heritage along the Belt and Road will be jointly built by the Dunhuang Research Academy and relevant institutions in Kyrgyzstan. The laboratory will focus on four areas: interpreting the cultural heritage values of the Silk Road, research and development in key heritage protection technologies, implementing demonstration projects, and promoting exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations. The joint laboratory will focus on the protection of cave temples and earthen architecture, as well as the protection, restoration, display, and use of important heritage sites, such as the ruins of the ancient settlement of Ak-Beshim (Suyab).

The Belt and Road China-Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory for Ecological Restoration of Grasslands will be co-constructed by Lanzhou University and the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University. It will focus on three key areas: innovation in the use of grass germplasm resources, ecological restoration of pastures and meadows, and intelligent grassland management.

In the future, Dunhuang Research Academy and Lanzhou University will quickly formulate special construction plans and focus on promoting the construction of joint laboratories to contribute to the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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