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Education, adaptation, volunteering: Polytechnic University is building systemic support for veterans of the North Caucasus Military District.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the St. Petersburg Regional Public Organization "Association of Veterans of the North Caucasus Military District 'Defenders of the Motherland'" signed a strategic cooperation agreement, laying the foundation for the further development of their partnership.

Under the leadership of Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov, representatives of SPbPU held a working meeting with the chairman of the regional public organization "Association of Veterans of the North-West Military District "Defenders of the Motherland" of St. Petersburg, holder of the Order of Courage Georgy Zhuravlev, and the head of the organization's district branch in the Kalininsky District, a participant of the North-West Military District, Andrei Goncharov.

The partners discussed key issues of cooperation in the areas of patriotic education, social rehabilitation, continuing education and professional retraining, as well as the development of a volunteer movement to support veterans of the Soviet Military District, opening up new prospects for collaboration between the university and the association. Polytechnic University staff shared their comprehensive experience and plans for working with military personnel and residents of new regions. Participants in the dialogue included Natalia Chicherina, Director of the Humanities Institute; Anna Rubtsova, Director of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy; Tatyana Savekina, Director of the Center for Corporate and Network Continuing Professional Programs; and Tatyana Nam, Director of the SPbPU Dobro.Center.

Georgy Zhuravlev discussed the association's activities, including assistance to veterans of special military operations and their families, patriotic education of children and youth, basic military training, preserving military-historical memory, social adaptation of military personnel after injuries, education, employment, and more.

The Polytechnic University is consistently and systematically building support for participants and veterans of special military operations. Cooperation is developing both large-scale project of SPbPU — from identifying educational needs and building a partner network to designing digital tools and implementing adapted retraining programs. Coordination is carried out by the Directorate of Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, together with the university's specialized institutes, ensuring the integration of engineering and humanities training with social support mechanisms and creating conditions for veterans' professional and personal fulfillment.

The signing of the agreement was a logical continuation of the active volunteer work that Polytechnic has been conducting for three years with the state foundation "Defenders of the Fatherland" in St. Petersburg as part of the All-Russian campaign

Volunteers at the Harmony Center provide comprehensive support to SVO participants and their families.

Humanitarian aid: collecting, delivering, and assisting with loading humanitarian aid for children, residents of Donbas, and those at the front; assembling tactical first aid kits and holiday gifts; making tactical bracelets, plush amulets, and talismans. Work in the regional headquarters warehouses. Cultural support: organizing concerts in military hospitals, providing excursions and escorting participants of the SVO to cultural events. Patriotic education and mentoring development: meetings between students and SVO veterans in the "honest conversation" format; organizing courage lessons for schoolchildren in the Kalininsky district with the participation of veterans. Social assistance: accompanying the families of SVO participants, organizing family lounges. Meeting at the train station and accompanying children from the new regions on vacation in the Leningrad Region. Escorting soldiers to medical examinations in city medical facilities. Hospital supervision: since April 2025, the SPbPU Harmony Center has been the supervisor of the military hospital at the L. G. Sokolov North-West District Scientific and Clinical Center.

The agreement will strengthen cooperation in educational and social spheres, providing veterans of the North Caucasus Military District with opportunities for professional development and participation in addressing key issues in the country's technological development. This initiative is fully aligned with the goals of the federal program "Priority 2030" and aims to unlock the potential of veterans for the benefit of Russia's technological leadership.

"We believe the discussion about the various training options for special military operation participants and veterans should be more active and systematic. In this regard, cooperation with the association will allow us to more accurately define training formats, program topics, and required modules. And most importantly, to present a model that works at the regional and federal levels," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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Polytechnic University presented its developments in trusted AI for the aerospace industry.

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A two-day meeting of the Consortium of Aerospace Universities of Russia has begun at the Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev (KAI). Rectors of relevant universities, scientists, and representatives of the public sector will discuss strategic issues of personnel training and technology development.

Opening the meeting, Mikhail Pogosyan, Rector of the Moscow Aviation Institute, emphasized the importance of working together in the context of education reform and preparations for the results of the Priority 2030 program. Kirill Okhotkin, Rector of KNITU-KAI, announced the meeting's program, which included a tour of the university's scientific facilities, and expressed hope for expanded cooperation between the universities.

Yuri Fomin, Vice Rector for Research at SPbPU, presented the university's promising research. The Polytechnic University is developing research areas in the field of trusted AI systems and platform solutions for developing industry-standard AI models. Particular attention is paid to developing domestic technologies capable of replacing imported equivalents.

"Our projects under the Priority 2030 program demonstrate how fundamental research in artificial intelligence is becoming the foundation for practical solutions," noted Yuri Vladimirovich. "The POLANIS multimodal data analysis platform we developed is cross-industry and promising for solving problems in the aircraft industry and space technology."

Consortium participants will visit KNITU-KAI laboratories, including the Intelligent Radioelectronics, Microelectronics Process Diagnostics, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and the Kazan Quantum Center "KAI-Quantum" to assess the university's competencies in aeronautical engineering, radiophotonics, and additive manufacturing.

The meeting will identify new areas for joint research between leading industry universities, aimed at implementing scientific developments and strengthening the human resources potential of the Russian aerospace industry.

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Tariffs for RKO services for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs at JSC Solid Bank will change from October 31, 2025.

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Dear customers!

From October 31, 2025, Tariffs for RKO for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs at JSC Solid Bank will change.

The changes will affect cash settlement services in foreign currency.

2. Settlement and cash services in foreign currency
Item No. Name of service Rate Collection procedure Note
2.1.2.3. Account management in EURO and Japanese Yen 0.2% of the balance at the end of the business day Every day, after 7 days from the date of crediting funds to the client's account provided that the balance of funds at the end of the business day exceeds 5,000 units of the relevant currency

Current tariff collections are posted in the sectionhttp://solidbank.ru/rates/ 

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Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea from October 30 to November 1.

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Xinhua | October 24, 2025

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Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea from October 30 to November 1. Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Republic of Korea from October 30 to November 1.

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Xi Jinping played a decisive role in shaping the CPC Central Committee's proposals for developing the 15th Five-Year Plan, an official said.

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BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping played a decisive role in formulating the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," Jiang Jinquan, director of the Policy Research Center of the CPC Central Committee, said on Friday.

As head of the proposal drafting group, Xi Jinping set the overall direction and provided guidance throughout the process, Jiang Jinquan said at a press conference to introduce and interpret the spirit of the just-concluded CPC Central Committee plenary session.

Jiang Jinquan highly praised the CPC Central Committee's proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan as the most important outcome of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which was held from Monday to Thursday. -0-

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China aims to further expand opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, says Commerce Minister

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BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — China aims to further expand opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday.

With a particular focus on the service sector, efforts will be made to expand market access and openness during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Wang Wentao said at a press conference, citing the "Proposals of the CPC Central Committee on the Formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," which was adopted at the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee), which concluded on Thursday.

According to Wang Wentao, other important tasks include promoting innovative trade development, expanding space for bilateral investment cooperation, and implementing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-

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Exclusive: China's 15th Five-Year Plan goals will be successfully achieved – former Kyrgyz Foreign Minister

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Bishkek, October 24 (Xinhua) — China's goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) are in line with the country's actual conditions and will be successfully implemented under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), former Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Alikbek Jekshenkulov told Xinhua.

From October 20th to 23rd, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was held in Beijing. Numerous tasks and goals were proposed for the next five years. These included: building a modern production system, strengthening and developing the real sector of the economy, accelerating the achievement of scientific and technological self-sufficiency and independence, accelerating the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, and fostering innovative and creative cultural activity throughout the nation.

According to A. Dzhekshenkulov, based on China's achievements in socio-economic development in recent years, the proposed goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan period "are reformist, progressive, and consistent with China's national conditions."

"These goals not only build on the success of previous five-year plans but also introduce innovations in line with new stages of development, fully reflecting the foresight of the CPC and the Chinese government. We believe that under the leadership of the CPC, these goals will be successfully achieved," he said.

The former head of Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that among the goals set, those most intriguing are those related to strengthening scientific and technological independence and building a strong global power in the areas of economic development, science, and technology.

"In today's competitive international environment, technological innovation is a key driver of national development. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China can become a country with a more prosperous economy, more innovative technologies, a more harmonious society, and a more comfortable environment," stated A. Dzhekshenkulov. He also expressed the view that by the end of this period, China will become a more technologically independent, innovation-driven global economic center with sustainable domestic demand and will exert significant cultural and economic influence on the global community.

"China's development plans and goals not only promote its own development but also make a significant contribution to the development of the global economy, the global community's joint response to challenges, and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity," A. Dzhekshenkulov emphasized, adding that China's successful development provides clear experience for other countries, and the concepts and initiatives put forward by China are valuable for developing countries and global cooperation.

“I believe that for Central Asian countries striving for modernization, China’s successes can become a source of investment and exchange of experience in the areas of technology, manufacturing, and agriculture, and open the way to sustainable development,” he concluded. –0–

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20 people died in a road accident in India.

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New Delhi, October 24 (Xinhua) — A bus crashed into a motorcycle and caught fire on Friday in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, killing at least 20 people and injuring several others, local officials said.

The bus caught fire on the road near Chinna Tekur village in Karnool district.

According to police, the bus, traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, caught fire immediately after the collision. It was carrying 42 passengers.

It is noted that most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the accident. –0–

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Exclusive: Georgia intends to continue deepening cooperation with China within the Belt and Road Initiative – Prime Minister

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Tbilisi, October 24 (Xinhua) — The Belt and Road Initiative is of great importance to Georgia, and the country intends to continue deepening cooperation with China within its framework. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated this in an interview with Xinhua during the 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum.

"Historically, Georgia has connected West and East, Europe and Asia. We are making every effort to restore this historical function for Georgia to the greatest possible extent. We are pleased to be continually strengthening our connectivity capabilities through the Belt and Road Initiative, so we can demonstrate our important role. We are also pleased to be expanding our cooperation and trade and economic partnership with China. We attach particular importance to this, and the statistics are very positive, the trend is very positive. We are deeply committed to further strengthening cooperation with China," he said.

According to the head of government, Georgia welcomes all Chinese companies, and investment sectors such as energy, digital technology, and real estate are highly promising. The prime minister noted that the country has created a favorable investment climate, a liberal economic policy, and low tax rates, creating excellent opportunities for Chinese businesses.

I. Kobakhidze recalled that several years ago, Georgia and China signed a free trade agreement, which contributed to the rapid growth of bilateral trade. "We export various goods to China. Of course, participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) helps further promote trade with China. We will present a wide range of products and expect that Georgian exports to China will grow in the future," he said.

Speaking about the development of Georgia's transit function, the Prime Minister stated that without China, this process would be more difficult. "China's participation in our infrastructure projects is crucial for us. We are pleased to cooperate on the construction of the Anaklia deep-water port on the Black Sea. We are also pleased that transit traffic between China and Georgia has significantly increased overall, especially over the past two years," emphasized I. Kobakhidze. According to him, Georgia intends to continue its efforts to strengthen transit cooperation with China and is fully open to its further expansion.

The 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum was held on October 22-23 under the motto "Invest in Connectivity – Develop Stability." The forum focused on transport and logistics cooperation between Europe and Asia, the development of the Middle Corridor, investments in digital and energy infrastructure, international trade, innovation, and technology.

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China is preparing to launch the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft.

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Jiuquan, October 24 (Xinhua) — The launch of the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft is planned for the coming days at an appropriate time, the China Manned Space Administration (CMSA) announced on Friday.

According to the department, the combination of the Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft and the Long March-2F launch vehicle was delivered to the launch pad.

The launch pad facilities and equipment are functioning normally. Various pre-launch functional checks and joint tests will be conducted as planned, the CMSA added. -0-

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