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NordStar Airlines has switched to its spring/summer 2026 flight schedule.

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NordStar Airlines has switched to its spring-summer flight schedule, which will be in effect from March 29 to October 24, 2026.

In summer 2026, NordStar Airlines passengers will be able to fly from its base airport in Norilsk to the following destinations: Abakan, Gelendzhik, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Makhachkala, Mineralnye Vody, Omsk, Volgograd, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Perm, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk, and Ufa. Daily flights to Moscow and Krasnoyarsk will also continue on the spring/summer schedule. In addition, passengers from Norilsk will be able to enjoy a direct nonstop flight from Norilsk to Mineralnye Vody, which will operate from May to July 2026. In the second half of the summer season, from July to September, direct nonstop flights from Mineralnye Vody to Norilsk will be operated in the opposite direction.

Flights from Norilsk to Gelendzhik, which became available at the end of the 2025 summer season due to the lifting of restrictions, will return to the schedule in the summer of 2026.

New for Norilsk in 2026 will be flights to Vladikavkaz, operated on Mondays via Moscow and on Fridays via Ufa.

Additionally, during the period of mass departure of Norilsk residents for summer vacations, the number of direct flights to Sochi will be increased. Flights to the Black Sea coast will operate up to three times a week. In the second half of the summer season, additional direct flights will operate in the opposite direction from Sochi to Norilsk, also up to three times a week. The usual flights via Moscow and Krasnoyarsk will also remain available.

NordStar Airlines will also launch flights from Norilsk to Krasnodar with a technical stopover in Chelyabinsk as part of its summer schedule. Flights will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The 2026 spring/summer schedule will continue to offer passengers from Moscow services to Kurgan, Sochi, Makhachkala, Mineralnye Vody, Ufa, Samara, Norilsk, and Krasnoyarsk. The schedule will also include two new convenient routes from Moscow to Gelendzhik and Vladikavkaz.

Passengers departing from Krasnoyarsk, in addition to the usual destinations of Moscow and Norilsk, can plan a trip to St. Petersburg or take a vacation on the Krasnoyarsk-Sochi route. Flights will operate up to five times a week from June to September, allowing passengers to conveniently plan their flight to the Black Sea coast on a convenient day. Furthermore, after a long break, passengers from Krasnoyarsk will once again have the opportunity to vacation in the beloved Gelendzhik, with flights to the city twice a week starting June 25.

In the summer of 2026, flights will resume on the popular Abakan-St. Petersburg-Abakan route, and Khakassia residents will also have access to Sochi and Norilsk from Abakan. Flights to Sochi will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

During the spring/summer flight schedule, NordStar passengers will also be able to fly on the following routes: Nizhny Novgorod – Makhachkala – Nizhny Novgorod, Perm – Kazan – Perm, Tyumen – Samara – Tyumen, and Yekaterinburg – Volgograd – Yekaterinburg. The frequency of flights on the Yekaterinburg – Volgograd route and back will be increased to three times per week during the summer holiday period from June to September.

All flights are operated on comfortable Boeing 737-800 aircraft with economy and business class service.

You can purchase airline tickets to all NordStar destinations on the airline's official website.nordstar.ru, in the airline's mobile app, at NordStar sales offices, ticket agencies in your city, as well as through the NordStar contact center by phone at 8-800-700-8-007 (free call within Russia) or by dialing *0887 (for free calls within Russia from a mobile phone).

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Security and national priorities were discussed at the All-Russian conference at the State University of Management.

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On March 27, the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Security of the Russian Federation: Challenges and Threats to the State's Strategic National Priorities" was held at the State University of Management.

Sergei Lenshin, Director of the Institute of Distance Education at the State University of Management and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences, opened the conference by outlining current challenges and problems, including the Ukrainian and Middle Eastern conflicts.

The meeting also addressed issues related to the legal regulation of the Russian Federation's national security, issues of Russia's economic security, technological independence and information security, and the protection of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, culture, and the historical memory of Russian citizens.

The event, organized by the Institute of Distance Education at the State University of Management, became a platform for interaction between the scientific, military, and professional communities, government, and business.

The conference was attended by over 100 delegates, including leading university researchers, representatives of the defense industry, security specialists, academic staff, and students from educational institutions, as well as practitioners representing the Russian Armed Forces and other organizations.

Those gathered shared experiences in developing effective solutions for economic, state, and information security, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties. The most active participants of the Conference received incentive gifts from General of the Army Yuri Baluevsky, Inspector General of the Office of Inspectors General of the Russian Ministry of Defense, and posed for a souvenir photo.

The Conference proceedings will be published in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) database and the Scientific Electronic Library (elibrary.ru).

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Polytechnic students won the international project "Public Procurement: Making Way for the Young"

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A large-scale educational project, "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk. Season 2025–2026," has concluded in St. Petersburg. This initiative, aimed at training highly qualified personnel in the field of public and municipal procurement, brought together over 500 students from four leading universities in the northern capital. Among them was Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, which has been the most active participant in the project for the second year in a row.

The project was implemented by the State Procurement Committee of St. Petersburg in conjunction with the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy of St. Petersburg, the RTS-Tender electronic platform, and the National Center for Marketing and Price Study of the Republic of Belarus.

As part of the project, students studied the specifics of the public procurement systems in Russia and Belarus, as well as the specifics of regulation at different levels of government. Upon completion of the training, they received certificates from the Republic of Belarus and state-recognized advanced training certificates.

The awards ceremony for the project's winners and finalists took place at Nevsky Town Hall.

The high level of training of the Polytechnic students was noted by members of the expert jury: Elena Egorova, Deputy Chair of the St. Petersburg Committee for State Procurement; Igor Murashev, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Civil Service and Personnel Policy; and Nikita Avvakumov, Director of the Northwestern Branch of RTS-Tender. The speakers emphasized that the profession of a public procurement specialist requires a deep knowledge of legislation, strategic thinking, and a creative approach, and that participation in the project gives graduates a significant competitive advantage in employment.

SPbPU students who took prizes in the competitive trials received special recognition:

1st place — Olga Maklakova, 5th-year student of the Economic Security program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 2nd place — Artem Yemelyanov, 1st-year master’s student of the Public and Municipal Administration program at the Higher School of Public Administration at IPMEIT 3rd place — Alexander Yemelyanov, 3rd-year student of the Commodity Science program at the Higher School of Service and Trade at IPMEIT.

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov were awarded letters of gratitude for their active assistance in organizing the project, supporting talented youth, and developing the city's human resources.

The public procurement system is developing dynamically, integrating economic, legal, and digital competencies. In this context, continuing professional education is becoming a key tool for training personnel. At the Polytechnic University, this is being implemented through practice-oriented programs that meet economic needs. The "Make Way for the Young" project is an example of this, strengthening the connection between education and market demands, including the integration of Russia and Belarus, and developing students' skills for working in an interstate context, noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

For St. Petersburg students, participation in the project opens up additional career opportunities. Finalists will be eligible to be included in the St. Petersburg youth talent pool, allowing them to continue their professional careers in contract government services.

International cooperation has become a key component of the project: 10 of the best participants from St. Petersburg will undergo internships in Minsk, while 10 Belarusian students will visit the city on the Neva. The academic exchange program will allow future specialists to immerse themselves in the contractual systems of the two countries and exchange experiences with colleagues.

Our university once again had the largest number of participants. The project brought together students from various fields and levels of study. Participants gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in city government, the opportunity to join the talent pool, and a unique chance to complete an internship in Minsk. "Our ultimate goal is to help graduates find employment in public procurement in St. Petersburg, and we see that projects like these are successfully achieving this goal," emphasized Marina Ivanova, SPbPU project coordinator, head of the "Public and Municipal Administration" educational program, and associate professor at the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology.

The "Public Procurement: International Project. Making Way for the Young. St. Petersburg – Minsk" project became a professional training ground for polytechnic students, as well as a launching pad for successful careers, opening up employment opportunities, inclusion in the talent pool, and participation in international internships.

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How to Create Cool Student Events: The PRO.event Experience

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The two-day educational intensive PRO.event, organized by the SPbPU Trade Union Organization's PROF.event service, took place at the Polytechnic Tower. The event brought together 130 active participants from universities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region involved in developing the student event industry.

The intensive course aimed at developing the professional competencies of event organizers and served as a platform for exchanging experiences, exploring new ideas, and building an inter-university community. Eleven speakers presented, and the program included three educational tracks focused on different areas of activity.

The executive track focused on team management, strategic planning, and large-scale project implementation. Participants analyzed case studies, learned how to build effective processes, and make management decisions.

The events track focused on current industry trends, new formats, and creative approaches to event organization. Particular attention was paid to logistics and practical tools for organizing events of various sizes.

The track for SMM specialists covered media strategy development, social media promotion, and the use of modern digital tools. Participants explored ways to increase audience engagement and communicate effectively.

For the fourth year in a row, we've been holding an intensive training program for event creators. Every year we experiment, take on new challenges, and do everything we can to keep moving forward and develop the PROF and Polytechnic University event industry! Kirill Baikin, chief organizer of PRO.event and responsible for the PROF.event service, explained.

The project was implemented with a grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). The total grant raised was 369,000 rubles, which allowed for the expansion of the educational program and the enhancement of the event.

PRO.event once again confirmed its importance as a key platform for the development of the student events community. The intensive became not only an educational space but also a growth hub for participants striving to implement high-quality and cutting-edge projects within the university environment.

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Financial news: On the publication of settlement prices for futures and options.

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Settlement prices for futures contracts used to calculate variation margin are published daily in the Moscow Exchange Information and Statistical Server (ISS).

Settlement prices are determined in accordance with the Methodology for Determining the Settlement Price of Futures Contracts Based on the Results of the Main Trading Session and are published during the evening session immediately after they are determined.

The data is available in the SETTLEPRICE_CLR column, which displays the latest recorded values of settlement prices:

Price estimates can be obtained in real time (with a paid subscription) or free of charge with a 15-minute delay.

Archived values are available at the following links:

Futures and calendar spreads:

Options:

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

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Oversized sea cargo transportation.

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Oversized cargo transportation by sea: when size matters and professionalism is the deciding factor.

In the world of industrial logistics, there's a special category of cargo that defies standard transportation concepts. It's too large, too heavy, too valuable, or too complex for conventional shipping. This is the world of oversized cargo, where every project is unique, and the cost of a mistake isn't measured in rubles, but in disrupted production cycles and multi-million dollar losses. And it's here that the logistics company KMZ Cargo demonstrates capabilities that few other market players can match.

From a defense holding to a logistics leader.

The history of KMZ Cargo is unique in the Russian transportation services market. The company didn't simply enter the logistics market; it grew out of the needs of the largest defense industry holding company, Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ), which is part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation and serves the Russian Ministry of Defense.

As the company's CEO, Tatyana Damaskina, notes, the creation of its own logistics structure was dictated by urgent need: "We had to constantly search for carriers willing to transport products from point A to point B within the required timeframe. Finding high-quality transportation with a high level of service is difficult: sometimes, just to find out the status of a shipment's delivery, we had to spend several days calling the responsible manager."

The decision to establish our own transport company was a strategically sound move. Today, KMZ Cargo is more than just a carrier, but a fully-fledged logistics operator with all the necessary expertise to handle cargo of any complexity, including oversized sea freight.

Oversized maritime logistics: a special level of complexity.

Transportation of oversized cargo Sea transport is perhaps the most complex type of logistics operation. Unlike road or rail transport, where the route can be adjusted relatively quickly, sea shipping requires synchronizing port operations, selecting a specialized fleet, obtaining dozens of permits, and taking into account numerous factors—from weather conditions to the geopolitical situation.

KMZ Cargo approaches these challenges from a system operator perspective. As a subsidiary of a mechanical engineering holding company, the company's specialists have firsthand experience handling heavy and oversized components. The company's portfolio includes the transportation of boats, yachts, ships, diesel generators, test rigs, and other industrial products.

From India to the Far East: the geography of maritime transport.

Geography sea transportationKMZ Cargo's services cover both domestic and international routes. A key focus of the company's operations is transportation to the Kaliningrad region, which, due to its geographic location and sanctions, is cut off from land transport routes.

The international business is also actively developing. The company has experience transporting large consignments of industrial equipment from the Vologda Region to Indonesia, organizes cargo flights to India, and carries out container shipments from India to Russia for major manufacturers. Importing foreign containers requires special attention to customs procedures: the company's specialists carefully consider whether the cargo will be cleared at the port or at a temporary storage warehouse, and select the licensed transport accordingly.

Handling imported cargo includes mandatory technical inspection of containers. If damage is discovered during transfer, a report is drawn up detailing the nature and extent of the defects. After delivery and unloading, empty containers are returned to the warehouse in strict accordance with the shipping agent's instructions.

Multimodality as a key to efficiency.

One of the key competencies of KMZ Cargo is organization multimodal transportationWhen multiple modes of transport are involved in the logistics chain, this is especially important when delivering cargo to remote regions where direct sea transport is unavailable or economically impractical.

A recent cargo delivery from Magadan to Vladivostok is a case in point. There is no direct road connection between these cities, so the company's specialists had to develop a combined route: the cargo was sent in a container by truck to the port, loaded onto a ship, and then reloaded onto a truck again at the port of discharge.

A unique feature of this shipment was that the Magadan Region is a special economic zone. In addition to the standard customs documentation, a declaration of conformity with the Eurasian Economic Union and the Customs Union was required—a requirement many shippers are unaware of. KMZ Cargo specialists notified the client in advance of the need for these documents, thereby avoiding border delays.

Quality control at all stages.

When handling oversized cargo by sea, the quality of interaction with port terminals is critical. KMZ Cargo has established connections with ports and railway terminals, including those in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, enabling it to handle both domestic and import/export shipments.

The company offers door-to-door delivery services. Clients simply need to inform the location of their cargo, and KMZ Cargo's specialists will handle the rest: packaging, loading, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery to the recipient.

Each client is assigned a personal manager who is available 24/7 and knows the location of their cargo at any time, both in Russia and worldwide. Cargo movement is monitored around the clock.

Advantages of working with KMZ Cargo.

Originating in industry. The company understands the specifics of working with technically complex equipment firsthand – it faces these challenges daily while serving the needs of its parent holding company. Cost-effectiveness. Thanks to direct contracts with carriers and in-house sales departments for partner airlines, the company ensures below-market shipping rates. For example, savings on air freight reach at least 25% compared to working through agents. A full range of services. The company handles the entire process: from packaging and loading to customs clearance and final delivery. Clients don't need to interact with dozens of contractors – a single responsible person is sufficient. Transparency and control. The company's own business processes are configured to ensure that cargo is never held up, lost, or idle. Every stage of transportation is monitored, ensuring the fastest and most seamless delivery possible.

Conclusion

Oversized cargo shipping by sea is a field where there are no casual players. Every successful project requires not just transportation or port connections, but a systematic approach, in-depth expertise, and full responsibility for the outcome.

KMZ Cargo, which grew out of the needs of one of the country's largest industrial holdings, now offers this level of service to all its clients. The company is ready to handle tasks of any complexity – from delivering flowers from Armenia to transporting nuclear reactor parts. And as practice shows, the company's slogan, "We'll transport everything: from a raccoon to a nuclear reactor," is not a marketing ploy but a promise backed by action.

With KMZ Cargo, your cargo is always safe, wherever it is—at the loading port, on the high seas, or in the recipient's warehouse. The company operates 24/7, monitors cargo movement around the clock, and guarantees that cargo size will never become an issue, but rather just another task that our professionals will resolve on time.

Publication date: 03/26/2026

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Financial news: 03/27/2026, 18-46 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWVT5 (RESOLizB05) were changed.

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March 27, 2026

18:46

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on March 27, 2026, 18:46 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 124.64) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1501.24 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 37.5%) of the security RU000A0JWVT5 (RESOLizB05) were changed.

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Financial news: March 27, 2026. Changes in parameters of 22,026,078 of the Interregional Federal Treasury in the field of liquidity management.

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Application selection parameters:

Application selection date 03/27/2026. Unique application selection identifier 22 026 078. Deposit currency rubles. Funds type – Single Treasury Account. Maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, monetary units 710,000,000,000. Placement period, in days 4. Date of depositing funds 03/27/2026. Date of return of funds 03/31/2026. Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating) FIXED. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 14.32. Base floating interest rate for placement of funds – Minimum spread, % per annum – Terms and conditions of concluding a bank deposit agreement (term, replenishable or special) Term. The minimum amount of funds placed per application, in monetary units, is 1,000,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one credit institution is 2. Terms of offsetting mutual obligations under bank deposit agreements, repurchase agreements, and securities loan agreements (with or without offsetting mutual obligations). Without offsetting mutual obligations. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension). Open with random completion.

Order selection schedule (Moscow time). Order selection venue: Moscow Exchange. Orders will be accepted from 6:30 PM to 6:40 PM. Preliminary orders will be accepted from 6:30 PM to 6:35 PM. Competition orders will be accepted from 6:35 PM to 6:40 PM. Random closing period (sec.): 120 Bid increment:

Time step (sec.):

Extension period end time:

Formation of a consolidated register of applications from 18:40 to 18:50. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful from 18:40 to 19:00. Formation of a consolidated register of bank deposit agreements from 19:00 to 19:10. Information on settlements in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 64 and 65 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated September 18, 2025, No. 8n.

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Financial news: 03/27/2026, 18-00 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JUKX4 (DOM.RF30ob) were changed.

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March 27, 2026

6:00 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC), on March 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 111.8) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1178.2 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 12.5%) for the security RU000A0JUKX4 (DOM.RF30ob) were changed.

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Include yourself in the "Golden Names of the Higher School"

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We invite the faculty of the State University of Management to participate in the All-Russian competition "Golden Names of Higher Education." Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026.

The organizer is the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education development "League of Higher Education Teachers" with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The competition is held in categories that reflect various aspects of the teaching profession: teaching, research, educational work, postgraduate training, project work, and international activities. There is also a category for young teachers under 35.

In addition, in 2026, three special nominations were established in the Competition:

For achievements in the development of university technological entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Department for the Development of Technological Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; for contributions to the development of social partnership in higher education, in collaboration with the All-Russian Trade Union of Education; and for reflecting the culture of the peoples of Russia in educational programs, projects, and teaching materials.

The assessment takes into account professional achievements, scientific and educational activities, contribution to the development of the higher education system, the implementation of innovative educational technologies, participation in public and educational work, as well as the presence of professional recommendations and letters of support.

Based on the results of the competitive selection, the winners are included in the Book of Honor of University Teachers of the Russian Federation "Golden Names of Higher Education" and are awarded a diploma and a commemorative badge.

The project is part of a series of socially significant events aimed at promoting the achievements of the faculty, disseminating best teaching practices, developing a talent pool, and strengthening the prestige of academic research.

You can submit an application and learn more about the competition on the official website.

As a reminder, GUU faculty members regularly win the competition: in 2024, Nikolai Mikhailov, Advisor to the Rector's Office, received the award in the category "For Contribution to Science and Higher Education." In 2023, Tatyana Skripkina, Professor of the Department of Sociology, Psychology of Management, and History, received the award in the category "For the Training of Research and Teaching Staff." And in 2022, Gabdelakhat Latfullin, Professor of the Department of Management Theory and Organization, received the award in the category "For Dedication to the Profession and Continuing the Traditions of Russian Higher Education."

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