"Tales of the Russian Forest" (group tour)

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The Zagorje Gallery invites you to the exhibition "Tales of the Russian Forest" with a group tour. The exhibition features works by art students, participants in the "Moscow Longevity" project, and their teachers—artists representing different generations and creative approaches.

Guests will see a variety of images of the Russian forest—from mysterious and magical to cozy and festive. New Year's, Christmas, snow-covered landscapes, and scenes around fir trees create an atmosphere of expectation and emphasize the continuity of cultural traditions.

The tour will introduce you to the artists' ideas and artistic techniques, allow you to examine the details of their works more closely, and discover nature as a source of inspiration and creative energy.

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Tales of the Russian Forest

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The Zagorje Gallery invites you to the group exhibition "Tales of the Russian Forest." The exhibition features works by art studio students, participants in the "Moscow Longevity" project, and their teachers—all professional artists.

The central theme is the image of the Russian forest in folklore and contemporary art. Viewers will see how diverse the forest can be: mysterious and enigmatic, filled with fairytale creatures or the warmth of family traditions. Winter scenes—New Year's and Christmas landscapes—hold a special place.

The exhibition brings together different generations and artistic perspectives, emphasizing continuity and a love of nature as a source of inspiration.

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Literary Masterpieces. The Beautiful Swan

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Children's Library No. 31 will host a Literary Crafts class called "The Beautiful Swan." Students will learn about Leo Tolstoy's short story "Swans" and discuss its ideas.

In the second part of the lesson, children will create a swan out of play dough, using natural materials such as pine cones, nuts, and leaves. This creative activity helps develop imagination and fine motor skills. The finished craft can be taken home.

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Applied Biotechnology: A case tournament for schoolchildren was held at the Polytechnic University.

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The Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production of the Institute of Biotechnology and Biotechnology (IBBS) held a case tournament "Applied Biotechnology" for school and college students.

During the lectures, which were held remotely, students learned about modern trends in biotechnology research. They were able to visit media labs, explore both traditional and cutting-edge equipment, and learn how to operate it. This was necessary because many schools lack such labs, and adhering to safety regulations is crucial when conducting research and working with chemicals.

Eleven teams participated in the laboratory workshop of the case tournament, including not only 10th- and 11th-grade students from specialized schools in our city, but also students from the SPbPU Natural Sciences Lyceum, and students from the Talent Academy and the Center for Environmental Education.

Participants completed tasks on one of two topics: “Activity of metabolites of probiotic microorganisms Lactobacillus and Streptococcus” and “Bioconversion of agricultural waste to obtain sorbents”.

The assignments and lectures were developed by HSE School of Business and Public Policy associate professors Elena Belokurova and Ilona Pankina, senior lecturer Anna Sevastyanova, and Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology Alexandra Klyubina.

Students are always involved in the preparation of career guidance events at the Higher School of Business and Public Administration, and this time they served as mentors for schoolchildren.

While working on the case study "Studying the Activity of Metabolites of Probiotic Microorganisms Lactobacillus and Streptococcus," the students learned about the morphology of probiotic microorganisms in a fixed, stained preparation. While studying probiotic activity, they mastered microscopy and biochemical analysis techniques. They examined bacterial morphology, assessed metabolite accumulation in milk, and determined enzymatic activity using an indirect method based on the accumulation of organic acids, as well as the presence of flavoring substances. As a result of their studies, the participants were able to determine which probiotic microorganisms are more active acidifiers and determine whether homofermentative and heterofermentative fermentation processes occur.

Working on the case study "Bioconversion of Agricultural Waste to Produce Sorbents," schoolchildren explored the potential of converting organic agricultural waste into biosorbents capable of effectively purifying water and soil contaminants. They mastered methods for analyzing the effectiveness of the resulting biosorbents and deepened their knowledge of biotechnology, ecology, and chemistry.

Anna Sevastyanova, senior lecturer and developer of the case study, commented: "The production of biosorbents from lignocellulosic raw materials is a relevant area of environmental biotechnology, as it offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for purifying aquatic environments from hazardous pollutants, while using renewable and affordable raw materials—agricultural waste." These technologies are consistent with the principles of a circular economy, transforming waste into a valuable product, helping to reduce environmental impacts, and responding to the global trend toward the implementation of "green" and zero-waste technologies.

After completing the practical part, all teams had one day to analyze their results and prepare a presentation to defend their assignments.

On the final day of the tournament, each team performed in front of all participants and a panel of experts, which included teachers and student mentors.

The winners commented on their participation: "The Applied Biotechnology Case Tournament left us with nothing but positive emotions. Working in a team with peers from other schools united by a common goal was one of the most memorable experiences. In the practical part of the project, we determined the differences between the proposed probiotic microorganisms in terms of their accumulation of metabolic products and identified which probiotics were the most active acid formers. It was the perfect balance of a complex intellectual challenge, a friendly atmosphere, and professional growth."

Ilona Pankina, Head of Career Guidance at the Higher School of Business and Applied Sciences, shared: This year marked the seventh "Applied Biotechnology" case tournament. Students from numerous St. Petersburg educational institutions participated, necessitating a competitive selection process. This allowed us to bring together the strongest, most prepared, and most motivated students, and collaboration with them is invariably particularly engaging, contributing to the development of new approaches and methods of education that take into account modern trends. It's particularly important that the winners and runners-up of the case tournament received a unique opportunity to earn an additional five points toward their Unified State Exam scores for admission to SPbPU. It's especially gratifying to realize that over the course of the event, we've already secured a number of educational institutions as our regular partners. And, of course, it's important to note that our efforts are not in vain: statistics show that many case tournament participants successfully enroll at the Polytechnic University.

Elena Belokurova, the developer of one of the case assignments, also shared her impressions: "Schoolchildren don't study Microbiology, so I was worried that the case participants would encounter certain difficulties. But I was pleased to see that many of the team members are active students and participate in numerous events held by supplementary education centers, so they resolutely tackled the practical portion and completed it successfully. Many participants studied not only domestic literature but also articles by international authors and presented very well at their defenses. My student mentors and I were very pleased with this, and we would like to see our case participants among the applicants and students of the Higher School of Business and Applied Mathematics.

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Light of the Christmas Star

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Library No. 230 invites you to the festive program "Light of the Christmas Star".

Guests will listen to a themed lecture, "Christmas: Traditions and Rituals," which will introduce the history of the holiday, answer questions in the quiz, "The Night When Dreams Come True," and then participate in a master class on creating a themed interior decoration. This will be followed by a literary and musical composition, "Magical Moments of Christmas," performed by Svetlana Gribova and Vladimir Vavilov.

To accompany the program, the library has prepared an exhibition featuring works of art by Russian writers, books about Christmas cuisine, and holiday traditions.

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Organ expedition

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The Zaryadye Concert Hall invites you to an interactive concert tour without intermission, where you can take a real-time look behind the scenes at the organ. A large screen will display a tour of the interior of the grand concert organ, which turns five years old this year.

The expedition will be led by Mikhail Zhebrak, chief organist and custodian of the Lada Labzin instrument, and organ builder Ignat Izotov. Guests will learn about the organ's history, mechanics, and tonal capabilities, see the organ builder at work and the consoles, and be guided through the musical realm by the live sound of the instrument.

The program lasts 1 hour, without intermission.

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Mozart the Mouse

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The Zaryadye Concert Hall invites you to the musical fairy tale "Mouse Mozart"—a story about a little hero who can hear music in everything and believes that this can be taught to anyone. Viewers will experience magical adventures, meet instrumental characters, and enjoy the live sounds of organ, strings, and percussion.

The performance will feature music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Director: Arina Moroz.

Duration: 1 hour without intermission.

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Sobyanin congratulated Moscow schoolchildren on their success at international Olympiads.

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Sergei Sobyanin He met with Moscow students and school graduates who won and placed in the 2025 International Subject Olympiads. The Moscow Mayor congratulated the students on their victory and presented them with letters of gratitude.

Sergei Sobyanin emphasized that the talents of Moscow's schoolchildren are the foundation for the future development of the city and the country. He noted that the students achieved success thanks to their hard work, as well as the support of their teachers, parents, and all Muscovites who cheered them on.

"The city is proud of you and your successes. Clearly, they are no coincidence. Moscow education is among the top five educational systems in the world. Half of all awards at the Russian Olympiad are from Moscow schoolchildren. In recent years, the number of excellent students has increased fivefold, which is also a serious, objective assessment of the level of education. We pay great attention to the development of education and schools, and this, of course, is bearing fruit," said the Moscow Mayor.

On behalf of Moscow students and Olympiad participants, Fyodor Kuznetsov, a graduate of School No. 1329, delivered a response.

"Sergey Semenovich, on behalf of all Moscow schoolchildren, I would like to thank you for all the help and support you've given us throughout our school years and even after we graduated. For us, Olympiad participants, this support is doubly important, as our efforts determine not only our personal success but also the honor of our city and our country. This year, I personally participated in three high-level Olympiads in various corners of the globe. I achieved excellent results in all of them. Of course, this would not have been possible without the help and support of my mentors, the teachers at my native Moscow school No. 1329, the coaches of the Moscow and Russian national teams," said Fyodor Kuznetsov.

He also expressed hope that more Moscow schoolchildren will participate in the Olympiads, and that the winners and runners-up will be able to become outstanding scientists or entrepreneurs.

In turn, the Mayor of Moscow expressed hope that the children will find a use for their talents in Moscow and Russia and achieve success in life.

"As the saying goes, 'Where you were born, there you'll find your place.' It's clear you're welcome everywhere. But I think you won't find better conditions or prospects for your work anywhere else than in our city," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

International School Olympiads

International School Olympiads are annual intellectual competitions in core school subjects for high school students from around the world. They are held to identify talented students, promote science, and share best practices with educational systems around the world.

The host country for the Olympiad is approved by the International Olympiad Council. The tasks are designed taking into account the diversity of global educational standards.

Typically, most international Olympiads—in geography, biology, physics, and chemistry—are held in the summer. The season concludes with the Junior Science Olympiad, which takes place in December.

The Russian Federation's national teams for international Olympiads are formed from the winners and runners-up of the final round of the All-Russian School Olympiad of the current academic year in general education subjects relevant to the international Olympiad. The final roster is approved following training camps.

In 2025, 28 Moscow schoolchildren took part in eight international Olympiads.

"This year, our students participated in intellectual competitions held in Australia, Bolivia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, France, and the Philippines. 2025 was a very successful year for them," the Moscow Mayor wrote on his MAX messenger channel.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel in MAX messenger

As part of the Russian national team, Muscovites won 28 medals, including 22 gold, five silver, and one bronze.

In total, Moscow schoolchildren accounted for 64 percent of the medals won by the Russian national team in 2025 (44 medals in total), including 67 percent of the national team’s gold medals (33 medals in total).

Moscow schoolchildren won 100 percent of the Russian team's gold medals in competitions in chemistry, computer science, geography, and astronomy.

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Benefits for winners and runners-up

Winners and prize winners of international subject Olympiads have the right to admission without examinations to any Russian university in the fields corresponding to the Olympiad profile.

"Winners and runners-up of international Olympiads can enroll in any Russian university without entrance exams. Furthermore, they receive incentives from the Russian Federation and, separately, from Moscow," Sergei Sobyanin noted in his MAX channel.

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The guys receive the following incentive payments:

1) in accordance with the decree of the President of the Russian Federation:

— for a gold medal — one million rubles;

— for a silver medal — 500 thousand rubles;

— for a bronze medal — 400 thousand rubles.

2) one-time payments from the Moscow city budget to students and graduates who represented the capital as part of the Russian Federation national teams:

— awarded a gold medal — 1.5 million rubles for each title;

— those awarded a silver medal — one million rubles for each title;

— those awarded a bronze medal — 500 thousand rubles for each title.

In addition to victories at international subject Olympiads, Moscow schoolchildren have received high awards at prestigious international competitions in which the Russian national team does not yet officially participate, or in which not only the main but also the junior team of our country participates.

In total, Muscovites won 23 medals in similar competitions in 2025, including 14 gold:

– on International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad – four gold medals;

– on Asian Physics Olympiad– one gold and one silver;

— at the Open International Biology Olympiad — four gold medals;

— at the International Olympiad in Linguistics — one gold, two silver and one bronze;

— at the International Economics Olympiad — three gold and two silver;

— at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Ecology Issues — one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

Students and graduates of Moscow schools are winners and prize winners of international subject Olympiads in 2025.

1) Open International Geographical Olympiad (June 20–23, Russia), four gold medals and two silver medals:

— Alexey Gorlov, graduate of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence (CPE) school — silver medal;

— Dina Islyamutdinova, graduate of school No. 2054, — gold medal;

— Elizaveta Kiseleva, graduate of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Tikhon Pulyayev, student of Gymnasium No. 1543 named after Yu. V. Zavelsky, — silver medal;

— Nikita Rusakov, a graduate of the University Gymnasium of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, — gold medal;

— Christian Rymarchuk, graduate of school No. 179, gold medal.

2) 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (July 5–14, United Arab Emirates), four gold medals:

— Konstantin Gunko, graduate of school No. 1589, — gold medal;

— Viktor Demidov, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal;

— Vladimir Elistratov, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal;

— Fedor Kuznetsov, graduate of school No. 1329, gold medal.

3) 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (July 10–19, Australia), one gold medal:

— Dmitry Grishko, student of school No. 57, gold medal.

4) 55th International Physics Olympiad (July 17–25, France), one gold medal:

— Grigory Grechkin, graduate of the Central Military School, — gold medal.

5) 36th International Biology Olympiad (July 20-27, Philippines), one gold, one silver and one bronze medal:

— Zakhar Degterenko, graduate of school No. 57, — silver medal;

— Alikhan Zhangaziyev, graduate of the Central Military School, — bronze medal;

— Vera Krasnoperova, graduate of school No. 57, gold medal.

6) 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (July 27 – August 3, Bolivia), two gold medals and one silver:

— Daria Grekova, graduate of school No. 57, — silver medal;

— Vladislav Zhiganov, a student of the specialized educational and scientific center — the boarding school named after A.N. Kolmogorov — gold medal;

— Petr Losev, graduate of school No. 57, gold medal.

7) Open International Astronomy Olympiad(September 20–27, Russia), six gold medals:

— Nikolai Gamynin, a student of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Vladimir Zinin, graduate of school No. 179, — gold medal;

— Olga Karaseva, graduate of the CPM school, gold medal;

— Ivan Pruglo, student of school No. 179, — gold medal;

— Margarita Tsvetkova, graduate of the Letovo school, gold medal;

— Ekaterina Churkina, graduate of school No. 179, gold medal.

8) 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad(November 23 – December 2, Russia), three gold medals and one silver:

— Arseniy Gasanenko, student of the International School of Blended Learning, — gold medal;

— Ivan Ermolaev, student of School No. 2044 named after Hero of the Soviet Union A.M. Serebryakov, — gold medal;

— Anna Mikhailova, student of the Second School Lyceum named after V.F. Ovchinnikov, — gold medal;

— Pavel Chuvichkin, student of school No. 57, — silver medal.

In 2025, Sergei Sobyanin in his Telegram channelregularly reported on the results speechesmany of these guys.

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Development of the Olympic movement in Moscow

Moscow is the center of the student Olympiad movement.

The All-Russian School Olympiad is held annually in four stages (school, municipal, regional, and final) across 24 subjects. Its results, along with the Unified State Exam, are the most important independent indicator of education quality.

The school stage is the largest one. More than 500,000 Moscow children participated in it in the 2024/2025 academic year.

At the final stage of the All-Russian School Olympiad, the Moscow team included students from 371 Moscow schools. Moscow students won 1,863 diplomas, including 332 winners' diplomas from 106 schools.

In the 2024/2025 academic year, more than 171,000 participants registered for the Moscow School Olympiad. Over 4,700 Moscow students won winner's and runner-up's diplomas.

Over 130,000 participants registered for the "Museums. Parks. Estates" Olympiad. Over 60,000 people won the main stage, and over 10,000 were runners-up. The Olympiad was held at 299 venues: 275 museums, 11 parks, and 13 estates.

Moscow schoolchildren also actively participate in other intellectual competitions, including the Kurchatov Olympiad (16.7 thousand entries), the Tournament of Cities (6.3 thousand), the M.V. Lomonosov Tournament (38.8 thousand entries), and the Moscow City Competition of Student Research and Project Work (2.8 thousand entries).

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A new IT lab using Russian technologies has opened at RUDN University.

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An IT laboratory has opened at the RUDN University Graduate School of Management. It is fully equipped with domestic software from the university's partners—the leader in the domestic infrastructure software market, Astra Group, and the computer equipment manufacturer, ICL Techno.

Representatives of the companies and the university's rector, Oleg Yastrebov, took part in the opening ceremony.

"RUDN University, as the most international university in Russia, with students from nearly 170 countries, today exports not only Russian education but also Russian technology. Choosing domestic equipment and technology is one way to achieve this," said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

At our university, over 100 administrative workstations are running stable software from Astra Group, installed under an agreement concluded in 2022 between the university and the organization. The university will now also begin using the Group's software for teaching and learning in its laboratory. Teaching will be conducted using the Astra Linux operating system (OS), pre-installed on 25 personal computers (ICL BasicRay B103 G3 system units and ICL ViewRay 2417IFH monitors) from the Russian company ICL Techno. Active participation in this joint project with Astra Group will allow the partner to strengthen its collaboration with the university and directly contribute to addressing the shortage of highly qualified specialists.

Contribution to the future

The first cohort of students will include more than 150 students from the Graduate School of Management (GSOM) at RUDN University, studying business informatics, digital design, and web development. The university is currently modernizing its educational programs across all GSOM disciplines, planning for 60% of undergraduate students to study using Astra Linux. Subsequently, classes will be available across all university programs and will be taught by instructors certified in Astra Linux courses. RUDN University also plans to increase the number of employee positions and migrate its divisions to the domestic operating system.

A certification center will be opened at the laboratory, where external specialists will be trained to use Russian software products. This initiative will help improve the quality of IT education and prepare personnel prepared to address practical industry challenges.

"The tenth anniversary laboratory is a symbol of the maturity of our systematic approach to creating an educational environment, and we are delighted that it opened at RUDN University. This step will strengthen our successful collaboration: following the stable operation of the university's administrative unit using Astra Linux, we, together with ICL Techno, are introducing Russian technologies into the educational process. Now students from around the world will be able to study and apply them in practice. I believe this is a significant contribution to the future of the country's technological sovereignty," said Roman Borisov, Director of Education Development and Sales at Astra Group.

"We are pleased to announce the opening of a joint ICL Techno and Astra Group auditorium at RUDN University, equipped with modern Russian computing equipment and software. Students will be able to gain in-demand knowledge and skills in information technology. I am confident that the lab will enhance the educational process and become an important platform for developing collaboration and implementing new projects," said Alexey Shchedrov, Business Development Director at ICL Techno.

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Sobyanin reported the destruction of another drone approaching Moscow.

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The Ministry of Defense's air defense forces shot down a UAV flying toward Moscow. This was reported on their channel inMAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow reported that the air defense system had successfully repelled the attack on the evening of December 9. eight drones heading towards the capital.

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