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The Rhythm of Winter art festival, featuring young Chinese and Russian artists, was held in Heihe.

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

Beijing, December 9 (Xinhua) — The "Rhythm of Winter 2025" International Art Festival was held in the border city of Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Saturday. Around 300 young and emerging artists from China and Russia presented their programs featuring dance, instrumental music, and vocal performances.

According to local media, the festival was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. A total of 15 artistic performances were presented, immersing young Chinese and Russian audiences in the charisma of the two countries' distinctive performing arts.

"This is my first time in Heihe. The folk dances and instrumental performances by my Chinese peers were very impressive," said Zalina, a Russian girl who is delighted to have the opportunity to perform on the festival stage and hopes to visit China more often for cultural exchanges.

"This event opened my eyes to the remarkable talent of young Russian artists and the charm of unique Russian culture. I look forward to participating in the next festival like this," Chinese girl Tian Xinrui told a journalist.

The International Art Festival "Rhythm of Winter" is an important component of the thematic cultural and educational program "China and Russia are Close in Ballroom Fun," offered by the international travel agency "Heihe Zhigong" and aimed primarily at youth and teenagers of the two countries.

To date, 16 events have been held in both countries under this program, with over 3,000 attendees. These events are designed to intensify cross-border cultural exchanges and simultaneously stimulate tourism consumption, thereby promoting high-quality integrated cultural and tourism development between the two countries, noted Bao Zhitong, CEO of the aforementioned travel agency.

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China has issued a manhunt for 100 fugitives involved in telecom and internet fraud.

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Beijing, December 9 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) recently issued a wanted list for 100 fugitives accused of involvement in telecommunications and internet fraud, either as organizers or key perpetrators. The list includes members of notorious criminal groups in northern Myanmar involved in such fraud.

The above-mentioned suspects, acting under the auspices of foreign forces, recruited personnel and engaged in long-term telecommunications and internet fraud against Chinese citizens. Their crimes resulted in enormous financial losses and are extremely serious, the ISIS statement noted.

According to the reward notice, local public security authorities will offer a reward of 200,000 yuan (about $28,259) to anyone who provides credible information about the wanted suspect and assists authorities in his arrest. -0-

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A large business premises on Udaltsova Street is up for auction.

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A spacious apartment was put up for city auction non-residential premises Near the Prospekt Vernadskogo metro station, it has a flexible use and is suitable for various types of businesses. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Purchasing commercial real estate directly from the city is a reliable investment and a foundation for long-term business development. The full list of lots is available on the Moscow investment portal, and each listing contains all the necessary information, including photographs, documentation, terms, sales form, and a 3D tour of the property. The premises on Udaltsova Street are an example of an attractive city offer that combines key advantages. The area's well-developed infrastructure, convenient location, impressive floor space, and flexible functional use make it suitable for a variety of businesses. Both legal entities and individuals are eligible to participate in the auction, and the deadline for bids is January 22," said Kirill Purtov.

The premises are located in the Prospekt Vernadskogo area at 79 Udaltsova Street. Their floor area is 683.6 square meters. The premises occupy the ground and first floors of the building and have a separate entrance.

The seller of the property is the capital Department of City PropertyAn open auction will take place on February 3 on the Roseltorg electronic trading platform.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the showcase for them is investment portal. In the section Moscow Auctions All the necessary information about the lots is available. To participate in open online auctions, you will need to register on the electronic trading platform. Roseltorg and enhanced qualified electronic signature.

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The development of electronic services for business is in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Lawyer's Day in the White Hall is an annual tradition at the Polytechnic University.

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The White Hall of the Polytechnic University hosted celebrations dedicated to Lawyer's Day and the opening of the annual Polytechnic Legal Forum, Polylex.

"The Polytechnic University's Higher School of Law and Forensic Science has been training specialists for law enforcement, economics, social work, and engineering and technology for over 20 years," noted Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Science, in his welcoming address. "And every year, our traditional events—the Polytechnic Legal Forum PolyLex and the conference 'Problems of Law in Modern Russia'—bring together within our university's walls an increasing number of representatives from legislative and executive authorities at all levels, the courts and prosecutors, law enforcement agencies and the expert community, academia, and business. They share experiences and, of course, strengthen the Polytechnic University's image not only as a leading engineering university but also as a stronghold of legal education—one of the pillars of civil society."

On Lawyer's Day, the Higher School of Jurisprudence and Forensic Science received congratulatory messages and wishes for the further development of legal education at the Polytechnic University from the IPA CIS, deputies of the State Duma, the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, and the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, employees and heads of operational and investigative departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, prosecutors, judges and specialists from the judicial system, the tax service, the bailiff service, and the legal and expert communities.

Maxim Aleksandrovich Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, noted that we are working together to move from import substitution to technological leadership—and that lawyers are always on guard for justice.

It's no coincidence that there's always been a close bond between engineers and lawyers at the Polytechnic University! Happy Lawyer's Day! concluded Maxim Pasholikov.

Alexey Zinchuk, a member of the 7th St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly, is a regular guest at the Higher School of Law and Technical Education (HSLE). He told those gathered in the hall about the origins of the holiday and wished the students to learn the "art of kindness and justice," which is the essence of jurisprudence.

Deputy Head of the Akademicheskoe Municipal Formation and Municipal Council Member Lyubov Vasilyeva conveyed congratulations on behalf of the deputies on their professional holiday and presented certificates of gratitude for their contribution to the development of legal education from the Akademicheskoe Municipal Formation.

Natalia Ivanovna, Head of the Department for Bank Interest Protection in Corporate Business and Government Relations at the Legal Department of Sberbank's North-West Bank, noted in her speech the contribution of Polytechnic University to the development of the legal profession. This is confirmed by the achievements of Polytechnic University students—winners and laureates of the legal competition "Lex Battle: Knowledge of the Law is Your Main Weapon. Northwestern Federal District."

"Lex Battle" was a quiz contest in which students from 10 leading law schools across the country participated. And the Polytechnic University team demonstrated in practice that a technical university trains accomplished legal professionals! "A huge thank you to the Polytechnic University faculty and administration for your contribution to the development of our legal science and the preparation of students—future lawyers," Natalia Ivanovna emphasized.

Ekaterina Chumakova, Chief Expert of the Forensic Center of the Transport Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, wished everyone in the hall a love for their chosen profession and also invited students to internships and service: "We truly appreciate graduates of the Polytechnic University – Higher School of Law and Technical Education. Because your diploma is a guarantee of excellent knowledge and a high level of training!"

Anna Lebedeva, First Vice-Rector of the St. Petersburg Law Institute, congratulated those gathered on Lawyer's Day and emphasized that law is the right choice. The knowledge students acquire at the St. Petersburg School of Law and Systematics will serve as a foundation for their professional careers.

Students also participated in the event. Polina Taranenko, a student at the Higher School of Law and Technical Engineering, performed a congratulatory song for everyone, first-year law students prepared a captivating "Legal Waltz," and volunteers from the "Polytechnic Squad" recited heartfelt poems.

Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and STE, concluded the ceremony. He spoke about the achievements of legal education at the Polytechnic University: academic successes, student victories in competitions and grants, career guidance, international collaboration, publication activity, and sports awards.

"We proudly carry the banner of being the flagship of legal education at one of the country's most innovative universities," Dmitry Anatolyevich concluded.

Following the ceremony, invited guests visited the Polytechnic Museum, and the administration of the Higher School of Economics conducted a tour of the laboratories of the Higher School of Economics and Technology.

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Sobyanin: Biometric fare payment is now operational at all metro and Moscow Central Circle turnstiles.

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The biometric fare payment service is now available at all metro and Moscow Central Circle turnstiles. It's also available on Aeroexpress trains, at regular river electric transport piers, and at several stations. Moscow central diameters (MCD). This was reported by Sergei Sobyanin in your channel in MAX messenger.

"Given the growing popularity of this convenient and technologically advanced payment method, we plan to launch the service at all MCD stations by the end of 2026. Moscow is the world leader in terms of the number of modes of transport that support biometric payment," the Moscow Mayor explained.

Source: Moscow Mayor's channelMAX messenger

The biometric fare payment service offers numerous advantages. For example, you no longer need cards, phones, or cash—a single glance at the camera is enough. You can sign up for the service in the app. Moscow Metro.

The system is extremely secure and protected from external interference. All user data is securely encrypted. This is a completely Russian development, owned by the Moscow Government.

Since the service's launch in October 2021, nearly 700,000 users have signed up.

Biometric payment is now available at all turnstiles on the Zamoskvoretskaya and Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya metro lines.Just look: biometric payment has been available to Moscow public transport passengers for four years now.

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The Krasnopresnensky overpass in the capital has been repaired.

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Specialists urban economy complex The major overhaul of the Krasnopresnensky (Vagankovsky) overpass has been completed. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"This overpass was built over 60 years ago. It runs over the Smolensk line of the Moscow Railway, connecting Begovaya Street and Khoroshevskoye Highway with 1905 Street. The structure required major repairs due to corrosion of the superstructure reinforcement, damaged waterproofing, and partial collapse of the expansion joints. All planned work has been completed in full, and the overpass has reopened to traffic," said Pyotr Biryukov.

To ensure the safety of the work, special auxiliary structures and devices were used to support the structure.

Specialists replaced 180 reinforced concrete beams and over 220 meters of expansion joints, reconstructed 60 support pillars, and renovated 360 bearing elements. In addition, the bridge abutments were repaired, and the underbridge clearance was increased by almost half a meter.

The overpass's asphalt pavement and sidewalks, covering a total area of approximately 10,200 square meters, were replaced, energy-efficient streetlights were installed, stairwells were repaired, barriers and railings were installed, and granite cladding was applied.

Over the past 13 years, all bridge structures in the capital have undergone various types of repairs, extending their service life and creating more comfortable conditions for drivers and pedestrians.

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Muscovites have used the redevelopment navigator on mos.ru more than 23,000 times.

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From June to service "A Navigator for Remodeling and Redevelopment of Premises" Muscovites have applied more than 23,000 times. It helps them understand which repairs require approval from the Moscow Housing Inspectorate and which can be done independently.

"For six months now, the mos.ru service has been helping Muscovites get approval for redevelopment projects without the hassle. Its launch has made it even faster and easier for users to find the right redevelopment approval service depending on the type of work and its stage. By answering a few questions, residents receive information about which online service they should use for a specific remodel. Since the service's launch, residents have used it more than 23,000 times," the Moscow mayor's press service reported.

Department of Information Technology.

The service provides information on which renovations require a design organization to develop a project, which require a sketch, and which documents are required to obtain permission for redevelopment or remodeling.

Even unregistered users can use the service, but a standard or full account is required to access the services offered. To find the service, go to the "Housing, Real Estate, Land" section in the service catalog, select the "Redevelopment" subsection, and then select "Navigator for redevelopment and remodeling of premises in an apartment building." On the page that opens, the user can complete a survey by clicking "Go to Navigator." The system will then recommend applying for a specific government service for redevelopment approval on the mos.ru portal.

The service is available to owners of premises, tenants under a social tenancy agreement, lessees, persons occupying premises on the basis of economic management or operational management, as well as organizations engaged in the management of apartment buildings (in relation to common property).

This service is free of charge. It takes 10 to 20 business days to complete, depending on the type of service.

You can learn about how the mos.ru portal transformed from a news feed with reviews into a resource with more than 450 electronic services from this popular science film. Moscow in Digital.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Testing in the form of the Unified State Exam for eleventh-graders has begun in the capital.

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Mock tests for eleventh-graders in the form of the Unified State Exam (USE) have begun. Graduates will be able to assess their knowledge in 11 subjects, according to Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

"Our systematic approach to preparing for the Unified State Exam has made it more targeted and effective. At the beginning of the second semester, high school students complete the main part of the curriculum in most subjects. In their free time, they engage in practical training to specifically prepare for the subjects they will be taking. For this purpose, students will be divided into three groups based on their needs, academic performance, and, of course, the results of their practice sessions. To help students thoroughly assess their abilities, tests in the form of the Unified State Exam will begin again on December 9th. The first subject will be Russian. The conditions for taking the exam are similar to the actual exam—from the locations and structure of the assignments to the time required to complete them and the subsequent analysis of their results. In addition to allowing graduates to identify areas for growth and approach the actual Unified State Exam with greater confidence, they will also be able to psychologically prepare for this important stage," said Anastasia Rakova.

More than 57,000 eleventh-graders will take the first test. They will have 3.5 hours to complete it, just like the Unified State Exam. Students will be able to find out their results no later than December 19 in their personal accounts on the mos.ru portal.

On December 11, there will be tests for the written portion of the Unified State Exam in English, biology, and history, and on December 13, there will be tests for computer science and the oral portion of the English language exam. On December 16, graduates will have the opportunity to practice for the Unified State Exam in basic and advanced mathematics, and on December 18, there will be tests in social studies and physics. The final tests in the Unified State Exam format will be held on December 23 in geography, literature, and chemistry.

A special training format was launched in Moscow in 2022. Students spend at least 40 percent of their academic time on specialized practical courses covering 11 subjects required for university admission. More than 40 program options have been developed for these subjects.

The assessment materials used by participants in their assignments are taken from the open database of assignments of the Federal Institute for Pedagogical Measurements. They correspond to those used in the actual Unified State Exam.

The schedule of city tests in the form of the Unified State Exam and detailed information about them are on the official website of the Regional Information Processing Center (RIPC) of the city of Moscow in the section Training activitiesFor any questions, please contact the RCOI Information and Consulting Center at 7 499 653-94-50.

Schoolchildren can also prepare for the city tests in the form of the Unified State Exam thanks to Moscow Electronic School (MES). The "2025 Unified State Exam Preparation" section on the MES library's homepage features over 280 video analysis videos for preparing for the Unified State Exam, as well as video analysis videos from last year for preparing for the final exams.

Additionally, the "Exams" service in the MES electronic diary will help students prepare for the Unified State Exam independently. It features video analysis of assignments, automated quizzes, form-filling tips, videos on exam time management, and advice from psychologists on stress management and memory development.

This academic year, registration for the Unified State Exam will be extended to mos.ru portal until February 1. As before, exams will be held in three stages: early, main, and supplementary. The main exam period will begin on June 1.

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Conducting preparatory activities for successful completion of the final essay and state exams not only helps students achieve high results on tests, but also contributes to the development of talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and is in line with the objectives of the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Moscow helped a cosmetics manufacturer expand production.

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A Moscow-based cosmetics manufacturer has secured a preferential investment loan to acquire new premises thanks to assistance from the Moscow Fund for Support of Industry and Entrepreneurship. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, the city is helping to attract investment to localize production of products in demand by residents. With the assistance of the Moscow Fund for Support of Industry and Entrepreneurship, one of the city's leading cosmetics companies received an investment loan of approximately 800 million rubles at a preferential interest rate for the acquisition of existing infrastructure," said Maxim Liksutov.

The company will locate its new production lines in the Noman industrial technology park, which covers over 13,000 square meters and is being built in southern Moscow as part of a large-scale investment project.

"The company will acquire over nine thousand square meters and 10 units of specialized equipment. The implementation of this project will create approximately 220 new jobs in the cosmetics industry," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

Anatoly Garbuzov.

The fund will provide interest compensation on loan agreements in the amount of 50 percent of the Bank of Russia's key rate. In 2025, the maximum size of a preferential investment loan in Moscow was increased from three to five billion rubles, and the preferential loan term was increased from three to five years. The compensation amounts to 50 percent of the key rate set by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

Since 2022, Moscow companies have attracted over 280 billion rubles for industrial projects thanks to preferential investment loans. To take advantage of the incentive, you must sign a loan agreement and then apply to the fund. Once your application is approved, a financial support agreement is signed to offset a portion of the loan interest costs. Then, depending on the interest deduction period, the required amount is transferred to the company's account at the bank where the loan was issued.

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"Art for the Glory of Victory": A joint exhibition with the Main Archives Department has opened at My Documents government service centers.

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In the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and as part of the Moscow – Caring for History project, the My Documents government services center and the Main Archives Department of the capital prepared an exhibition "Art for the Glory of Victory"The exhibition is dedicated to literature, music, and cinema created during the Great Patriotic War.

You can see the exhibition at30 centers government services, as well as online website Main Archives Department of Moscow.

Visitors will learn which documentary won an Oscar in 1943, what the book famine was, how it emerged, and how it was overcome. The exhibition will tell the story of who wrote the famous song "The Sacred War" and which ensemble performed it at Belorussky Station, sending soldiers off to the front. Visitors will also learn about the history of the film "Day of War" and the heroism of book peddlers—fighters on the cultural front.

This infographic contains interesting facts about which films were box office leaders during the Great Patriotic War, how many meters of film were shot during this time, and how many books and leaflets were published.

The video chronicles the work of poets and writers (including children's authors) during the war, their participation in the "Book Name Day" events, and the heroic deeds of the cameramen who filmed wartime films. In an archival audio recording, poet Yevgeny Dolmatovsky shares his memories of poems born in the fire of battle.

Adults will be able to participate in a quiz and test their knowledge of significant films, songs, and books created during the Great Patriotic War. Young guests will enjoy an interactive game where they can practice their attentiveness and logical thinking by piecing together the plot of the fairy tale "The Twelve Months."

The exhibition is open 7 days a week, 7 days a week, at the district offices from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and at the flagship offices from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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