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January 21, 2026 Explora Journeys: Extra Discounts Up to 30% and 10% Advance Payment Special Offers for Luxury Cruises: Mediterranean, Red Sea & Gulf, Asia from Singapore.

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Dear friends,

We present exclusive offers for all connoisseurs of luxury holidays.

Book luxury cruises on the newest Explora Journeys ships until January 28, 2026, with maximum savings of up to 40%. Promotions can be combined!

Sailing regions: Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf, Asia from Singapore.

Special offers on luxury cruises:

Up to 30% off with a minimum 10% deposit on select cruises from January 12 to January 28, 2026; an additional 15% off on select cruises from January 16 to February 25, 2026.

The prices of cruises on our website include the current promotional offer.

Only for new bookings made during the promotional period. Cabins are limited.

A minimum deposit of 10%, but no less than €200 per person for Ocean Terrace Suite, Grand Terrace Suite, and Ocean Penthouses, and €400 per person for Residence cabins, is required. This offer can be combined with discounts available under the Explora Club Member program. This offer does not apply to excursions, transfers, or other additional services. The operator reserves the right to cancel or modify this special offer at any time.

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Explora Journeys is a cruise brand from MSC Group, created for a new generation of discerning travelers. Luxury ships, a wide range of unique itineraries, a private atmosphere, and hassle-free travel—this is a new cruising philosophy.

Discover unusual locations, inaccessible to most tourists. Itineraries with diverse and unique ports of call will allow you to get the most out of a single trip.

Thanks to long stops in ports, you can experience the local flavor at your own pace and without large crowds of tourists.

Explora Journeys is a luxury lifestyle brand:

Luxury and quality – on board, you'll find magnificent private terraces and the most spacious suites in the cruise industry, starting at 35 square meters. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of sophistication and style, surrounded by world-class luxury brands – from the bed linens in your suites to the shopping arcade.

An abundance of flavor – a blend of culinary traditions from around the world, individuality, and refinement of taste, whether dining in one of the ship's elegant restaurants, enjoying breakfast in a poolside lounge, or on the terrace of your suite. Six restaurants, 12 bars, and lounges are at your service.

Relax with a sea view – the unique Ocean Wellness concept with a variety of wellness treatments and a state-of-the-art gym will allow you to relax and find harmony in body and soul:

Unlimited access to the spa area covering more than 700 m², including a wellness center with thermal springs, offering the widest range of wellness treatments: a beauty salon, 11 treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a hydrotherapy pool, a salt cave, a contrast shower, an ice fall, heated marble loungers, a relaxation area; indoor and outdoor fitness rooms with the latest Technogym equipment covering more than 270 m²; a jogging track on the open deck with panoramic sea views; a variety of indoor and outdoor pools and more than 60 cabanas for private relaxation.

A new approach to entertainment – numerous entertainment programs and performances by artists from around the world take place on open decks and indoor venues, creating a lively yet intimate atmosphere.

At the Explora Journeys art gallery, you can not only see interesting works of art, but also get creative and develop your artistic skills.

The Journey boutique gallery features exclusive collections of niche clothing brands, accessories, skincare, unique fragrances, handmade souvenirs, and much more.

The onboard casino offers a wide selection of gambling games, from classic card games and roulette to the latest slot machines with big wins.

Family travel – for children aged 6 to 17, the Nautilus Club is open on board, offering a wide selection of games, sports, music, and workshops. Children aged 3 to 5 are also welcome to attend the club when accompanied by an adult. Special developmental entertainment programs are available for this age group, and for the youngest travelers – aged 6 to 24 months – special toys are available in the suites.

Your onboard privileges (included in the cruise price):

Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category; meals in the ship's exquisite restaurants, ordering dishes from the menu in suites and residences (excluding exclusive offers of the exquisite ANTHOLOGY and immersive CHEF'S KITCHEN); unlimited drinks, including a wide selection of wines, premium spirits, signature coffees, teas, soft drinks (including in the minibars of suites and residences); suite service with an individual approach to each guest; concierge service and butler service for residences; access to an outdoor and indoor spa area and fitness center, wellness and fitness programs on board the ship; Wi-Fi in suites and throughout the ship; service charges, including tips on board.

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Financial news: On the change in the price increment on the Moscow Exchange stock market from February 2, 2026.

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In order to improve the efficiency of the stock market microstructure, Moscow Exchange, as part of its quarterly review from February 2, 2026, is setting a new price step and Decimals parameter forlist of securitiesin the following trading modes:

Main trading mode T (“glass” T 1) Trading mode “Incomplete lots” Negotiated transactions mode (RPS) Trading mode “RPS with CC”

The current approach to setting the price step wasapprovedBy the Moscow Exchange Stock Market Committee.

The methodology includes:

The price step size can take values of (1,2,5) * 10N, where N is an integer; the number of price ranges is 25, the number of liquidity ranges is 7; for each liquidity range, a recommended range of the number of price steps in the spread is set; the maximum permissible value of the relative price step is 1%.

For reference:

When determining the price increment, the price and liquidity of securities are taken into account. Optimizing the price increment reduces the wait time for an order to be executed at the best price and encourages investors to submit limit orders in the order book. Improving the quality of exchange trading enables investors to apply algorithmic trading strategies to a wider range of securities and contributes to increased liquidity.

The price step has been revised quarterly since the second quarter of 2015.

Contact information for media: 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

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Denis Manturov instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review the procurement of school buses for the regions in 2026.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, to work on the procurement of domestically produced school buses from the federal budget in 2026, as well as their distribution across Russia's regions.

The school bus fleet renewal program for 2025–2030 is being implemented in accordance with the Russian President's directive to annually purchase at least 3,000 new, domestically produced, highly localized school buses from budgetary funds for priority use in small towns and rural areas.

As a reminder, in 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade delivered approximately 3,100 school buses worth over 11 billion rubles to educational institutions in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Thanks to a government decision in December 2024, the corresponding purchase was fully funded in advance, facilitating the timely production of the equipment at domestic enterprises—AZ NAZ, PAZ, KAVZ, and UAZ.

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21.01.2026 Mosfilm presents: the restored version of Andrei Rublev returns to cinemas. The premiere screening of the restored version will take place on February 21 at the Mosfilm Cinema Center.

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Mosfilm announces the wide release of Andrei Tarkovsky's legendary film "Andrei Rublev" in a state-of-the-art digital restoration in 4K resolution. The restored version will premiere on February 21 at Mosfilm's Cinema Center (Mosfilm Cinema Park), and will be shown to audiences across Russia on February 22.

Mosfilm CEO and film director Karen Shakhnazarov: "The film 'Andrei Rublev' is an outstanding artistic achievement of our cinema. It is an entire system of images that has become an important part of our national culture. It is precisely these films, with their enduring value, that must be carefully preserved and brought back to the screen."

Karen Shakhnazarov also noted that Andrei Rublev (1966) wasn't a box office hit in its release year, but its true artistic value is borne out by time. "Where are those box-office hits that were released simultaneously with Tarkovsky's film? And Rublev has been watched for so many years now! We're releasing it theatrically to mark its 60th anniversary. Just think about it: the film has been around for so many decades, and it's constantly being requested for screenings all over the world," the head of the Mosfilm film company emphasized. He also added that over these decades, the film has likely reached more viewers than even the highest-grossing Soviet hits.

"It's especially worth noting that we regularly screen classics at Mosfilm's Cinema Center, and 'Andrei Rublev'—Tarkovsky's most popular film—is more popular than all the others," emphasized Karen Shakhnazarov, explaining the decision to restore and re-release the film by citing the large and devoted audience that appreciates such films. "Therefore, we will, of course, continue restoring our film library. All of Andrei Tarkovsky's films shot at Mosfilm have been restored. But we are also giving a new lease of life to films by other directors—Gaidai, Ryazanov, Daneliya, Menshov, Klimov, and others."

The film studio plans to re-release several more of Andrei Tarkovsky's films shot at Mosfilm in 2026: Solaris, Mirror, Stalker, and Ivan's Childhood. All films have also undergone frame-by-frame digital image and sound restoration.

The painstaking work of restorers

Telekino specialists performed a frame-by-frame digital restoration to bring Andrei Tarkovsky's masterpiece back to the big screen in pristine quality. The film is now available in 4K resolution with restored image and sound.

The work was extremely complex: restorers had to manually align long shots with varying density and brightness. Shots featuring fog and rain required particular attention. Maintaining the black-and-white aesthetic, the restorers meticulously maintained a black-and-white balance, working with numerous shades of gray to avoid losing detail. The primary objective was to preserve the authentic film texture of the image, harmoniously merging shots within scenes. Working with the film source material—the intermediate positive—restorers also had to deal with unusual defects and artifacts, such as networks of fine cracks in the emulsion layer on individual shots, similar to craquelure in painting, which required lengthy and painstaking work.

History of creation: a masterpiece born in struggle

The idea for a film about the great icon painter came from actor Vasily Livanov, who envisioned himself in the lead role and came up with the original title, "The Passion According to Andrei." Tarkovsky submitted a proposal for the film back in 1961. Filming, which spanned years, was incredibly complex and took place in Suzdal, Pskov, Vladimir, and Moscow. Scenes on location were sometimes shot in extreme conditions, and some scenes nearly led to real-life emergencies at historical monuments.

After much hesitation, the director cast Anatoly Solonitsyn in the lead role. His performance was an example of incredible dedication: to realistically portray his vow of silence, the actor actually did not speak for four months. Rolan Bykov came up with all the details of his buffoon himself, and Nikolai Burlyaev had to "rejuvenate" for the role of Boriska.

Despite the creative feat of the film crew, the film's fate proved difficult. It was harshly criticized and effectively banned. Its triumph at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival occurred partly against the wishes of film officials. The film received a limited Soviet release only in 1971, in a shortened version, and the full version was released only during Perestroika.

Today, "Andrei Rublev" is recognized as one of the greatest films in world cinema. The latest restoration and new release are Mosfilm's tribute to the genius of Andrei Tarkovsky and a unique opportunity for a new generation of viewers to see this film as it was conceived and created by its creators—on the big screen.

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D. Trump said that Europe is "moving in the wrong direction"

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

Davos, Switzerland, January 21 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Europe is "moving in the wrong direction," noting that some parts of the continent have become "unrecognizable" in a "very negative" way.

The President of the United States made the relevant statements while speaking at the 2026 annual session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

In his speech, Donald Trump again criticized Europe's migration policy and expressed his opposition to the Green Agenda, once again calling it a "new green scam." He advocated for expanded fossil fuel production and accelerated approval of new nuclear energy projects, claiming that the energy situation in Europe had reached a "catastrophic" level, characterized by high prices and low supplies.

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The Belarusian Foreign Minister expressed confidence in warming relations with its European neighbors.

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Minsk, January 21 (Xinhua) – Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov expressed confidence in warming relations with his European neighbors. The Belta news agency published the statement on Wednesday.

"I'm most hopeful that cooperation will be restored most quickly with Poland. This is a country that sees itself as a true regional leader and is doing everything to achieve this—pursuing a pragmatic policy in which it cannot afford any blind spots," stated M. Ryzhenkov, adding that he expects cooperation to be built in the interests of people on both sides of the Belarusian-Polish border, and a return to trade, economic, and people-to-people interaction.

Meanwhile, the Belarusian Foreign Minister has a different view on Lithuania. "This is a country where politicians, unfortunately, don't think and don't intend to think about their people. They owe their positions not to the Lithuanian people, but to the regional committees in Brussels or Washington. And they'll do whatever they're told. This makes them unpredictable," explained M. Ryzhenkov.

In his opinion, when the window of opportunity for resuming cooperation with Lithuania opens, “we will have to think several times about how far to open this window and whether it should be opened at all.” –0–

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Russian military aircraft flew over the Sea of Japan, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

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Moscow, January 21 (Xinhua) – Tu-95MS strategic bombers completed a more than 11-hour flight over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.

"Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers of the Long-Range Aviation carried out a scheduled flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan. The flight duration was more than 11 hours," the statement reads.

Fighter escort was provided by crews of Su-35S and Su-30SM aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense indicated.

"Long-Range Aviation crews regularly fly over the neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, and the Black and Baltic Seas. All flights by Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft are carried out in strict compliance with international airspace regulations," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

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The European Parliament voted to refer the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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Brussels, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — The European Parliament on Wednesday voted to refer the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Common Market (Mercosur) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for review, a move that could slow its ratification process and increase uncertainty over its implementation.

Based on the voting results, 334 deputies voted in favor of conducting a legal assessment of the agreement, 324 voted against, and 11 abstained.

The EU and Mercosur officially signed a free trade agreement on January 17 in the Paraguayan capital Asunción.

The agreement aims to reduce customs duties and expand trade between the two blocs and is awaiting ratification by the European Parliament, as well as the legislatures of Mercosur member states – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. –0–

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21 civil servants face punishment over a tragic coal mine accident in Yunnan province in 2024.

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Kunming, January 21 (Xinhua) — Twenty-one government officials face penalties for a coal mine accident in southwest China's Yunnan Province in 2024 that killed six people, according to the Yunnan Bureau of the National Mine Safety Administration.

According to an investigation report recently released by the department, a sudden coal and gas outburst occurred at the Goutou Coal Mine in Weixin County, Yunnan Province, at 5:35 a.m. on August 18, 2024, killing six people, injuring one, and causing direct economic losses of about 10.7 million yuan (about 1.53 million U.S. dollars).

The investigation found that the accident was caused by negligence and gross violation of laws and regulations in the operation of the coal mine, inadequate performance of duties by the relevant mine safety authorities, and inadequate supervision by local authorities.

The incident investigation team recommended that 40 individuals be held accountable. Specifically, the cases of 10 individuals, including the mine's legal representative, general director, and manager, are to be referred to the courts in accordance with the law, while the cases of 21 local government officials are to be referred to disciplinary and supervisory authorities.

The report also said the coal mine was fined 6 million yuan and added to a list of economic entities with significant loss of credibility.

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Musical offering

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The A.F. Losev House invites you to the concert "Musical Offering." Students from the S.S. Prokofiev Moscow Regional College of Music will perform baroque and classical works on the accordion, button accordion, and gusli. Guests will also learn about the history of these works.

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