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The My Sports District project invites you to celebrate International Fitness Day

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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In honor of International Fitness Day, which is celebrated on November 11, the project My Sports DistrictFree fitness aerobics classes will be held. These classes involve performing exercises to rhythmic music.

"Fitness aerobics is a comprehensive physical activity that not only promotes physical development but also helps reduce stress and anxiety. This approach has a multifaceted positive effect on the body—from improving the cardiovascular system and skin to developing coordination, flexibility, and muscular endurance," said sports instructor Natalia Elakhunova.

Fitness aerobics classes are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and are widely used to promote a healthy lifestyle. They are especially popular among children and young people. There are various training formats: sport aerobics for muscle development, step exercises using a platform to work the leg and core muscles, fitball exercises to improve posture and balance, and dance classes to develop coordination and endurance.

For children aged six to nine, fitness aerobics training takes place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and for teenagers aged 14 to 17, it takes place on Mondays and Fridays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lazurny Sports Complex.

Muscovites aged 18 to 44 can attend fitness aerobics classes at the Malino Sports Complex on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Residents aged 55 and older are welcome at the Ramenki Sports Complex, where fitness aerobics classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

You can sign up for the section on the portal Moscow Sport.

Training at Moscow sports schools

Classes at Moscow's sports schools allow you to master aerobics from the ground up. Training begins with the basics: participants learn breathing techniques and basic choreographic steps, and learn how to properly distribute the load. Gradually, the training is enhanced with acrobatic elements and rhythmic movements set to music. The training programs are adapted for different age groups and skill levels.

You can register for entrance examinations to sports schools on the portal Moscow SportFor more details, please visit link.

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Ice Safety: More than 25 hovercraft will patrol Moscow's waterways this winter.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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This winter, more than 25 hovercraft will patrol the capital's waterways to prevent potential incidents. Petr Biryukov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement.

According to him, special attention is being paid to ensuring safety on water bodies, so during the winter, rescuers will patrol the waters on hovercraft. This unique vehicle can travel on water and ice at an average speed of 50–80 kilometers per hour. Mobile rescue posts and a diving rescue vehicle will also be deployed.

The vessels are equipped with everything necessary to provide assistance to victims: special ladders and boards, as well as rescue devices for those caught in ice holes.

"During the winter, ice thickness is regularly measured on the Moskva River and inland waterways, with special monitoring of winter swimming and fishing areas, unauthorized access to the ice, and skating rinks on natural bodies of water. To prevent accidents on the water, preventative measures are constantly being taken: lifeguards patrol coastal areas and conduct discussions with those vacationing near bodies of water and students at educational institutions," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

Currently, the capital has 25 search and rescue stations and one fire and rescue station of the Moscow City Search and Rescue Service on water bodies, employing more than 500 people.

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The 45th VGIK International Student Film Festival will be held at the Moskino Tula cinema.

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On November 13 and 14, the Moskino Tula cinema will host screenings of the 45th VGIK International Student Film Festival. Audiences will see short feature and animated films by aspiring directors and students of the S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) on the big screen.

The program includes films on various topics, each with its own unique signature style. Admission to the film screenings is by pre-registration.

The VGIK International Student Film Festival is a leading platform for students from Russian and international film schools to present their academic, coursework, and diploma film and theater work to a wider audience.

The festival has been held since 1961, and its prizewinners and laureates have been directors whose work has been highly acclaimed not only in Russia but also internationally. Among them are Andrei Konchalovsky, Elem Klimov, Andrei Tarkovsky, Vasily Shukshin, Nikita Mikhalkov, Vadim Abdrashitov, Sergei Solovyov, Alexander Khant, Boris Akopov, Alexander Tsoi, Alexei German Jr., Alexander Kott, Anna Melikyan, Pyotr Buslov, Alexei Mizgirev, and others.

Festival program

Participants will present feature films recommended for the youngest viewers, as well as children aged six to 12 years.

Feature films:

— “Dot-Dash” (directed by Kaleria Kotova);

— “Echo of the Peaks” (director Ivan Kharitonov);

— “Three Days to the Finish” (directed by Alexandra Sovetskaya);

— "The Mute" (directed by Arsen Aristakesyan).

Animated films:

— "Black Chicken" (directed by Elena Mironova);

— “Movement” (directed by Anastasia Turishcheva);

— “The Shepherd, the Ram and the Girl” (directed by Lisa Cott);

— “Rejoice!” (directed by Alexandra Semenova);

— "Carousel Horses" (directed by Sofia Frolenko);

— “Old Women” (director Egor Kulagin);

— “About the Worm and the Girl” (directed by Elizaveta Kashina);

— "Autumn" (directed by Valentina Kozlova);

— “To Yesenin” (directors Anastasia Nekrasova, Timur Shakirov, Svetlana Mochizhova, Anna Rybina)

— “A Warm Sweater for a Lemur” (directed by Maria Churkina);

— “Live in the House” (directed by Angelina Mayulova);

— “Piano on the Cliff” (directed by Valeria Sobolevsky);

— “Eclipse” (director Anastasia Zabelina);

— “It Hurts” (directed by Anastasia Petrova);

— “We’re in trouble!” (directed by Karina Astakhova);

— “How a cat settled into the kitchen” (directed by Elizaveta Korobkova);

— “I made friends with the sea” (directed by Anna Parfenova);

— "The Bird Embroiderer" (directed by Polina Ilyina).

State Budgetary Cultural Institution "Moscow Cinema" (Moskino) is an organization within the structure Department of Culture, which oversees the development of city cinemas, filming in the capital, and other citywide film projects. The Moscow Cinema cinema chain carries out cultural and educational activities, offering audiences of all ages the opportunity to watch not only entertaining films but also arthouse films, Soviet films, and rare classics on the big screen.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino Cinema Network, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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A SPbGASU student's project to modernize the library in Sosnovy Bor will be implemented.

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Irina Ivashkina, a first-year Master's student in Architectural Design, is working on a project to modernize the Central Children's Library in Sosnovy Bor, Leningrad Oblast, and will be completed in 2026.

Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Andrey Surovenkov spoke about this at the "Arkhitekton" forum during the section "Working with Young Architects – A Step into the Future." The discussion focused on the development of architectural education, student engagement in the professional community, and the integration of academic projects into real-world urban initiatives.

In his speech, Andrey Surovenkov shared the university's experience of working with partners, with whom the university is implementing a number of initiatives aimed at supporting young architects.

In particular, one of the key joint projects is the annual student competition "Interior Spaces of Libraries," which combines educational and professional practice. The competition allows SPbGASU students to develop their competencies in public interior design, learn to work with real clients, and consider the spatial context of future buildings. The competition's partners include the Leningrad Region Committee for Culture and Tourism, the Golden Trezzini International Architectural and Design Award, and the Leningrad Regional Universal Scientific Library (LRUL).

"An important part of architectural education today is hands-on practice and interaction with the professional community. When students work with real-life problems, with the support of experts and partners, they don't just learn—they become participants in shaping the environment of the future," noted Andrey Surovenkov. "Initiatives like these not only help students develop an understanding of the full cycle of architectural design—from concept to implementation—but also strengthen the university's social role as a platform for dialogue between education, culture, and the professional community."

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November 11, 2025

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Source: Ecology Foundation

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PET Bottles: From One Minute to Hundreds of Years. Why is Recycling So Important?

Polyethylene terephthalate, or simply PET, has become an integral part of our lives. Around 500 billion PET bottles are produced worldwide annually. That's approximately 1 million bottles per minute. The convenience of this material is undeniable, but it conceals a serious environmental problem that only we can solve.

Why is this important?

The lifespan of a single-use PET bottle is a matter of minutes. And it takes hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill. Moreover, PET doesn't just take up space; it pollutes soil and water bodies, breaking down into microplastics that end up in the bodies of animals and, ultimately, in us.

But there's good news: PET is a valuable secondary raw material. It's highly recyclable. Manufacturing new products from recycled PET requires 79% less energy and reduces carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to creating plastic from scratch using petroleum.

 

Recycled plastic is used to produce:

New bottles. From 10 conventional bottles, you can make 7 new ones.

· Synthetic padding: 25 flattened bottles are enough for one jacket.

· Packaging materials.

· Construction materials

· Automotive parts.

Despite the potential, global recycling rates for PET packaging remain poor. Globally, only about 30% of all PET bottles produced are recycled. This means the vast majority end up in landfills and the environment.

However, the situation is better in some countries. For example, in the European Union, the collection and recycling rate for PET bottles reaches 60-65%, and in leading countries such as Germany and Norway, this figure exceeds 95%. This proves that an effective system is possible.

 

Proper Recycling: 4 Easy Steps

To give a bottle a second life, it needs to be prepared properly.

1. Rinse. Liquid residue, especially sweet ones, attracts insects and creates an unpleasant odor. A clean bottle makes recycling easier.

2. Remove the label. It's often made of a different type of plastic that interferes with PET recycling.

3. Flatten it. By reducing the bottle's volume, you'll save space. This means less frequent trash collection and better fuel economy.

4. Place in a plastic or recycling bin.

What should not be done?

Don't throw bottles in the general trash. They're useless and harmful in landfills.

· Do not place heavily soiled containers in the plastic container.

Every properly recycled PET bottle isn't just trash, but a step toward a cleaner future. Start with just one bottle, and the world will become a little cleaner.

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Help protect you from scammers

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Source: Solid Bank – Solid Bank –

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Fraudulent schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and we want to stay one step ahead, together with you! To better understand the problems and situations facing the public, the Bank of Russia is conducting an annual survey of individuals and businesses from November 1 to 28.

You can help:

– to determine the degree of satisfaction of the population with the level of security of financial services,

– develop and implement measures to improve the convenience and security of banking services,

– to identify new methods of deception,

– improve the population protection system,

– warn others about possible risks.

The survey is completely anonymous and takes 3-5 minutes to complete, but its results can really help make the financial services industry safer.

Take the survey to learn more about scammers and fraudulent activities. To complete it: go to follow the link.

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Our app is available on RuStore

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Source: Solid Bank – Solid Bank –

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The SolidPAY mobile app is now available for download on the domestic platform, RuStore. We continue to expand our capabilities to ensure convenience for every bank client.

The app has a familiar interface and the same functionality. Users can:

– managing your card accounts,

– requesting and receiving additional certificates and extracts,

– remote submission of some client applications,

– control of funds in deposits and savings accounts.

Find the app in the RuStore and install it on your devices to keep your finances always at hand!

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Bulgaria and Lebanon are ready to strengthen ties

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

Sofia, November 11 (Xinhua) – Bulgaria can play an important role in Lebanon's recovery and economic development, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said Monday after talks with visiting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

According to him, the discussion concerns cooperation in various areas, including economics, investment, trade, defense, and agriculture.

The parties discussed the creation of a joint commission on economic, scientific and technical cooperation in order to establish an institutional framework for closer bilateral coordination.

Both leaders expressed hope for the restoration of direct air links between Beirut and Sofia to facilitate humanitarian and business exchanges. –0–

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Harbin Taiping Airport has recorded a significant increase in the number of passengers entering China from Russia.

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

Beijing, November 11 (Xinhua) — According to data from customs at Harbin Taiping International Airport, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, from January to October 2025, customs officers at the airport's checkpoint processed 507,000 passenger entries and exits, a 21.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the Harbin Daily newspaper on Tuesday.

Since the entry into force of China's visa-free entry regime for Russian citizens with regular passports on September 15, 2025, the number of Russian passengers entering China through this border crossing has increased by 47.6 percent year-on-year, driving passenger traffic at this checkpoint.

In response to growing passenger traffic, Taiping Airport Customs implemented a smart screening system and optimized its customs clearance services. By streamlining the customs clearance process, the time required for each passenger has been reduced to just 10 seconds, and the hourly throughput of one lane for screening and releasing passengers has increased to 300.

"I got through customs very quickly using the face scanning feature!" said Anna, a tourist from Russia.

As a reminder, China has introduced a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular passports from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding valid passports may visit China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and transit purposes. Their stay in China should not exceed 30 days.

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China's representative called for a comprehensive approach to small arms and light weapons control

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

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Monday called on the international community to take a comprehensive approach to controlling small arms and light weapons, addressing both the consequences and the root causes of the problem.

"The international community should take concrete measures to promote economic growth and social stability in the countries concerned, address the root causes of poverty, violence, unrest and conflict, thereby creating the conditions necessary to address the root causes of the small arms and light weapons problem," the Chinese diplomat said at an open debate at the UN Security Council.

All countries should adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, remain committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes and the elimination of global and regional security threats through dialogue and consultation to prevent the emergence of new sources of conflict, he added.

Fu Cong called for collective efforts to improve the architecture of small arms and light weapons control based on multilateralism.

According to him, the UN should play its role as the main channel, promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of international legal instruments on small arms and light weapons and enhance the authority, universality and effectiveness of the relevant mechanisms.

China consistently supports and constructively participates in the control of small arms and light weapons, conscientiously fulfills its international obligations, strengthens legal and institutional guarantees, takes a balanced and responsible approach to arms exports, and promotes international exchanges and cooperation, the Chinese Permanent Representative noted.

China is willing to work with all parties to further advance the regulation process, promote lasting peace, common security, and build a world free of gun violence, contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, Fu Cong said. –0–

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