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RUDN University Master and His Wife Win the Title of “Best Student Family in Russia”

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Dmitry and Diana Gubina, a future landscape architect and educational program methodologist, met at a summer camp in Kazan. There, the boys fell in love, got married after school, and went to study at Moscow universities. On Family, Love, and Fidelity Day, their couple won the Best Student Family of Russia competition.

The competition took place from April 21 to July 8, with a total of 210 couples taking part. At the first stage, the jury assessed the participants' portfolios and their video business cards.

"Diana and I attached our diplomas with achievements to the portfolio. My wife has the status of a silver and gold medalist of the student competition "I am a professional", she is a student of the Moscow City Pedagogical University. I attached my honors bachelor's degree from RUDN and successes in grant competitions and olympiads. There was nothing super creative in our video business card, we just sincerely and heartily told about ourselves," – Dmitry Gubin (Landscape Architecture, Master, 2nd year).

Love and charity

Dmitry and Diana are not only gnawing at the granite of science together, but are also involved in a charity project. The couple created an autonomous non-profit organization, the Educational Center STEP. The organization provides free education and exam preparation for schoolchildren from low-income families and families in difficult life situations, orphans and children from orphanages. “We also have mentoring programs. During group classes, children develop their flexible skills, and mentors help them choose interesting areas for study, participate in competitions, and get vouchers to children's centers. Recently, our ANO received a grant from Rosmolodezh for 500 thousand rubles,” — Dmitry Gubin (Landscape Architecture, Master's student, 2nd year).

Such an important project could not leave the jury members indifferent. Dmitry and Diana made it to the finals, where they competed with 28 other couples on the Gzhel State University site in the Moscow region from July 6 to 8.

Parade of talents

In the final, the children took part in intellectual games, demonstrated their physical fitness and even prepared several delicious dishes.

"We passed the GTO standards: we pumped up our abs, lifted weights, did push-ups… Then there was the creative numbers stage. We told the story of our family through dance, which was accompanied by audio and video. And we presented the jury with pine cone jam, because this is our tradition – every year we collect pine cones and make jam. Another creative stage was a master class, where my wife and I created wax candles. We added aromatic oils, dried lavender and currants to them to make our work unique. And in the culinary talents competition, my wife and I prepared a "Sunny" salad, similar to the Greek one, cucumber and cream cheese rolls in the form of snails and a fruit dessert," – Dmitry Gubin (Landscape Architecture, Master's degree, 2nd year).

Family trail

An important stage of the final was teamwork with other participants of the competition. The contestants were divided into groups and developed proposals for organizing all-Russian educational and leisure events for students. The ideas that made it into the top 3 were presented at the plenary session to the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia Olga Petrova.

"Our team presented the project "Family Path": this is a festival in the form of a journey through time for young families and couples. Its essence is to allow participants to immerse themselves in the life of different peoples of the country through historical and ethnographic reconstruction, as well as to study their crafts and customs. We also proposed to establish an all-Russian Family Center. Families will be able to come here for festivals, training courses and meetings dedicated to the history, crafts and way of life of their ancestors," – Dmitry Gubin (Landscape Architecture, Master's student, 2nd year).

Students' initiatives will be implemented within the framework of the federal project "Family Support".

Cruiser to the future

The RUDN Agrarian and Technological Institute is proud of the married couple’s victory.

"Dmitry is an excellent student not only in terms of his studies, but also in matters of extracurricular activities. He annually takes part in grant stories and Olympiads, successfully combines his studies in the Master's program and his professional path. In a word, he is the pride of the institute. And now he and his wife have the title of "Best Student Family of Russia". I want to wish Dmitry and Diana not to stop there, because they have a huge number of bright and memorable moments of family life ahead of them. I am glad that for the guys, family is not just a stamp in the passport, but a real cruiser paving the way to the future," – Alexandra Dmitrieva, Deputy Director for Work with Students of the RUDN Agrarian and Technological Institute.

The competition "The Best Student Family of Russia" was held within the framework of the federal project "Family Support" of the national project "Family".

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Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin.

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"Polytech in Priority": the second issue of the video digest on key projects

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We present the second issue of the video digest “Polytech as a Priority”, which was launched by the SPbPU Office of Technological Leadership.

A series of video digests is created for regular coverage of key scientific and technological areas (KNTA) and projects supported by the Priority 2030 program. The main objective is to provide all employees and interested people with complete information about what areas this program covers, what projects receive funding and how their implementation is progressing.

The news presenters are the actual project managers and chief designers. The first presenter was the head of the Office of Technological Leadership, Oleg Rozhdestvensky. In the second issue, this role was taken on by the head of the SPbPU PISh "Digital Engineering" Alexey Borovkov.

Alexey Ivanovich is the chief designer of KNTN-1 “System Digital Engineering” – development of technologies and products that are superior to foreign analogues, based on digital twin technology andCML-Bench® Digital Platform.

In the issue, Alexey Borovkov presented up-to-date information on the implementation of ten projects that were included in KNTN-1. This is the development of digital twins and the development of the CML-Bench® digital platform, its application to new industries, including unmanned technologies, in particular, in light aircraft. A number of works are related to nuclear energy, nuclear engineering, closed-cycle nuclear plants. Research is underway related to tokamak reactors. Alexey Borovkov also spoke about plans for both the near future and the long term.

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Vietnamese gold medalist Do The Manh: "Polytech taught me to boldly move forward"

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SPbPU Master's graduate Do The Manh received one of the university's highest awards – a gold medal. He studied at the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications in the field of "Secure Telecommunication Systems". In an interview, he spoke about his path, his love for St. Petersburg and advice to future international students.

— Congratulations on the gold medal! This is an outstanding achievement. Tell us why you chose Russia, St. Petersburg and the Polytechnic?

— For the Vietnamese, Russia is a friendly country. Historical ties are very strong. We know that Russia has powerful technologies, especially in telecommunications — reliable, excellent systems. First, I chose a direction, then decided to study in Russia, and then I learned about the Polytechnic. It attracted me not only by the level of science, but also by the atmosphere, the beauty of the city and student life.

— You went from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree at the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications. Why telecommunications?

— I became interested in it back in school. I liked how Wi-Fi and the Internet worked. I wanted to understand the principles, how it was installed and how it could be improved. That’s how I decided on the direction.

— Have your expectations from studying been met now, with a master’s degree in hand?

– Absolutely! The knowledge turned out to be deep and very important for a future career. Expectations were fully met.

— What were your first impressions of St. Petersburg and the Polytechnic University seven years ago?

— The city captivated me with its beauty right away: the streets, the architecture, the sights. The number of foreign students at the Polytechnic was astounding — over 5,000! We lived in a dormitory. The Russian language was not easy, especially because of the Cyrillic alphabet. But the teachers at the preparatory faculty were amazingly kind and patient, they explained everything very specifically. It helped a lot.

— The path to the gold medal was clearly not easy. What was the most difficult?

— It was very difficult to combine studies with social work. I was the chairman of the Association of Vietnamese Students in St. Petersburg and a member of the association in Russia. There were many organizational matters, and sometimes the balance between studies and social work failed.

— How did you manage to overcome this imbalance?

— The teachers and the management helped. I knew that I could turn to them for help or advice. And I am very grateful for such support — without it, it would have been more difficult to get a medal.

— Which subjects or teachers did you remember the most?

— The classes of my scientific supervisor Alexander Leonidovich Gelgor were especially inspiring. He taught several subjects both in the bachelor's and master's programs. His lectures and seminars were incredibly interesting because they combined theory and practice. I think that not only I, but also most of the group appreciated them for this.

— Besides the language, what difficulties did you face as a foreign student?

— At first, it was difficult to communicate with Russian classmates. My Vietnamese friend and I stuck together, there was a certain wall. But it collapsed after a semester. We started communicating about our studies — we helped each other with assignments, we had a good school base. And then our friendship went beyond the classroom. We went for walks, spent time together.

— Climate, food, everyday life — what was the most unusual?

— The climate! Definitely! In Vietnam, the minimum temperature is 10°C, and in my first winter here I encountered -30°C! It was a shock. But by the second winter I got used to it — it was freezing outside, but the hostel was always warm. There were no problems with food. I really loved borscht! And Russian shashlik is not just food, but a whole atmosphere: company, new places, laughter… A special tradition.

— Did you learn Russian from scratch at the preparatory faculty?

— Almost. In Vietnam, I spent six months learning the basics: the alphabet, basic phrases. Serious grammar and practice began here. I even walked and talked to people on the streets on purpose — I practiced and learned a lot of interesting things about their lives and experiences. The preparatory course gave me much more than just the language.

— What did you like most about St. Petersburg?

— I love everything here! Over the course of seven years, the city, the people, the university, the teachers, the friends — everything has become familiar and dear.

— Did you manage to get to know Russian culture more deeply?

— Yes! Thanks to our work in the association, we were often invited to events by the Committee on External Relations and the Committee on Youth Policy of St. Petersburg. We tried national cuisine and learned about traditions. It is amazing how history is honored and culture is preserved here. This largely explains Russia's place in the world.

— What have these seven years been like for you?

— It was a path from a schoolboy to a specialist. I matured internally, learned to manage my time, earned the respect of those around me. I received a colossal amount of baggage — not only knowledge, but also life experience.

— What skills, professional and personal, do you consider the most valuable?

— The ability to plan studies and life, to manage time. And respect for people — beyond any doubt.

— What would you tell yourself 7 years ago, on your first day at the Polytechnic?

– Don't be shy! Act! There were moments when shyness prevented me from doing something, and then I regretted it. If you want something, do it boldly!

— Was there anything completely unexpected, good or difficult?

— The most unexpected and pleasant surprise was the gold medal! I didn’t even know it existed at first. I found out later, but the main goal was always to gain knowledge in order to apply it in Vietnam. The medal is a wonderful bonus to that.

— What are your plans now? Is a Polytechnic diploma an advantage in Vietnam?

— I'm going back to Vietnam soon to work in my specialty. There's already a place. A Polytechnic diploma is certainly a strong advantage. Russia is known for its technologies, and Polytechnic has a high rating and teachers recognized in our field. This is appreciated.

— Will you maintain contact with Russia?

— Definitely! With friends, teachers, the university. And if the work requires deepening of knowledge, perhaps I will return to graduate school.

— What is your main advice to future foreign students of the Polytechnic University?

— Learn Russian. Don't be shy about communicating with Russians! Plan your studies. Know how to manage your time. And most importantly: don't be afraid to ask your teachers. They are friendly and will always help you figure things out.

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Financial news: Monitoring of industry financial flows: payments in June at the level of the first quarter

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In June, the volume of incoming payments processed through the Bank of Russia increased after a decline in May and was 0.1% higher than the average level in Q1 2025.

Excluding extractive industries, oil product manufacturing and public administration, receipts decreased by 0.6%. A decrease in incoming payments in June was recorded in the consumer, investment and external demand sectors.

Read more in the next issue "Monitoring of industry financial flows".

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Over the year, the number of small and medium-sized companies has grown by 3%.

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According to the annual update of the Unified Register of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, which is administered by the Federal Tax Service of Russia, the country has recorded an increase in companies and individual entrepreneurs. Currently, there are almost 6.4 million SMEs.

"Based on the results of the annual update of the Unified Register of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Russia, 6.4 million operating companies and individual entrepreneurs have been registered. This is the highest figure since 2017, when the register was launched. We are recording a stable positive trend: compared to the previous period, the number of SMEs has increased by 3.2%, or about 200 thousand. Such results confirm the high role of small and medium businesses in the country's economy and the effectiveness of the measures taken to support and develop them," said Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.

The annual update of the Unified Register takes place on July 10 and reflects the most current number of SME entities. It is carried out on the basis of the reports submitted by entrepreneurs at the beginning of the year for the previous period. Companies and individual entrepreneurs that no longer meet the SME criteria or have not submitted the required reports within the established deadline are excluded from the register.

"More and more enterprises are demonstrating dynamic development, going beyond the criteria established for small and medium-sized businesses. If previously about three thousand companies made the annual transition beyond the SME sector, this year their number approached five thousand. This indicates qualitative growth of business, its transition to a new level of maturity and scale. For such companies, we are already developing special measures to support SMEs in order to ensure their stable development and further integration into a higher-level economy," explained Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of Russia.

"The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia also notes positive dynamics in the growth of the number of medium-sized enterprises. Currently, more than 22 thousand medium-sized companies are registered, their number has grown by 6% over the year, and by 19% compared to 2023," commented Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Tatyana Ilyushnikova.

As a result of monthly updates of the Unified Register of SMEs, as a rule, an increase in the number of small and medium-sized enterprises is recorded. However, during the annual update, which is carried out on July 10, a reduction in the total number of entities is usually observed. This is primarily due to the administrative features of maintaining the register and does not reflect the real state of the SME sector.

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Financial news: The Bank of Russia has published a ranking of insurers based on complaints about compulsory motor third-party liability insurance for 2024

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Results presented in two tables: insurers with a client base of more than 2 million OSAGO contracts and small companies that do not exceed this threshold. This breakdown will help car owners compare companies of the same size.

The ranking is based on statistics of complaints to the Bank of Russia on MTPL issues for 2024, for which consumer rights violations were confirmed and supervisory measures were taken. Companies are distributed by the level of the consumer risk indicator — from highest to lowest. It is calculated as the ratio of the number of complaints about a specific insurer to every 10 thousand contracts concluded by it. Insurance companies that received only one complaint are not included in the ranking.

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Financial news: Prospects for the development of the retail mutual fund market: report of the Bank of Russia

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The Bank of Russia has analyzed and summarized the accumulated law enforcement practice in the retail mutual investment fund (MIF) market, international experience, as well as initiatives of market participants, and proposes to discuss possible directions for the development of this segment.

One of the development vectors may be the expansion of investment opportunities for retail funds. It is proposed to increase the list of non-traded securities in which they can invest, but to set a limit. Digital financial assets may also appear in the list of objects available for mutual funds for investment. This will require creating a legal framework, as well as developing a procedure for separating and storing such assets. But retail funds will not be able to start investing in them immediately, but over time.

Market participants also proposed creating opportunities for the emergence of funds with increased financial leverage in Russia. These are borrowed funds or derivative financial instruments that the fund additionally uses to generate profit. Currently, the amount of financial leverage that a mutual fund for non-qualified investors can take on is limited to 20% of the fund's net asset value (with the possibility of deviation up to 40% as a result of market factors). The Bank of Russia believes that increasing the leverage entails increased risks and requires additional investor protection measures.

The idea of creating a fund of funds also requires a comprehensive assessment. Currently, in Russia, a management company cannot acquire investment units of one mutual fund under its management as part of the assets of another mutual fund under its management. However, in international practice, there are master-feeder fund structures – this is the name for a central fund consisting of assets collected from other funds under its management. The regulator proposes to discuss the prospects for using such structures in Russia, as well as the problems that they will help solve in the collective investment market.

In addition, the report considers proposals to speed up operations with units. Currently, the procedures for issuing, redeeming and exchanging investment units of open-end mutual funds, as a rule, take place within 1 to 4 business days from the moment the client provides all the necessary documents and makes the payment. It is proposed to consider the possibility of reducing this period so that operations are carried out in T 0 mode.

More about possible scenarios for the development of retail mutual fundsread in the report. Answers to questions presented in the material, comments and suggestions to it can be sent up to and including September 1.

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Financial news: Optimization of issuers' reporting: proposals from the Bank of Russia.

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The Bank of Russia plans to improve the quality of issuers’ reporting, increase its value and ensure greater demand. Your suggestions the regulator puts it up for public discussion.

First of all, it is proposed to eliminate duplication of information. Currently, issuers are required to publish reports on their activities twice a year – at the end of 6 and 12 months. Moreover, these documents have static sections where there is no promptly updated information, for example, a section on corporate governance. It is advisable to disclose such information in the annual report – a key tool for communicating with investors. Moreover, the regulator considers it necessary to standardize this document: it will have mandatory chapters that the issuer will be able to structure at its own discretion. Currently, there are no strict requirements for its composition – it is important that it simply exists.

The Bank of Russia also proposes to eliminate the time lag between the publication of consolidated financial statements and the issuer's report, which explains the reasons for achieving such results. According to the regulator, these documents should be disclosed simultaneously so that the market has up-to-date information on the company's activities.

One of the important initiatives is the transition from manual preparation of reports to electronic formats. The use of machine-readable forms will reduce the time for processing and analyzing data, which will help investors make investment decisions based on high-quality information.

The discussion of the Bank of Russia's initiatives will last until August 1, 2025 inclusive.

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GUU expands cooperation with Delovaya Rossiya

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Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev and Vice-Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov held a working meeting with the Deputy Chairman, Head of the Executive Committee of the All-Russian Public Organization "Business Russia" Nonna Kagramanyan.

The meeting discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation between the State University of Management and Delovaya Rossiya, including holding events aimed at developing entrepreneurial competencies among students and students of additional education programs, developing joint educational and expert activities, and developing a business education system.

One of the key areas is cooperation within the framework of the implementation of MBA programs – creation of joint programs, their examination for compliance with market trends, involvement of experts from Delovaya Rossiya, and consulting of program students.

The Basic Department of "Business Russia" operates on the basis of the Higher School of Business and Technology of the State University of Management, which coordinates joint projects and provides scientific and methodological support in the field of entrepreneurship and business development management.

"Delovaya Rossiya", founded in 2001, unites more than 10 thousand businessmen of our country. The total number of employees at the enterprises of "Delovaya Rossiya" is more than 4.5 million people, and the total annual revenue of the enterprises exceeds 10 trillion rubles. More than 700 members of the organization are included in public councils of government bodies, working groups of state councils and national projects.

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HSE took part in the BRICS summit

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