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A test setup for the strength of fiber adhesion to the matrix in fiber-reinforced concrete has been developed.

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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

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General view of the installation

Mikhail Zhavoronkov, PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Materials Technology and Metrology (TSMM) at SPbGASU, completed the research project "Development and Validation of a Direct Test Method for the Adhesion Strength of Synthetic Macrofibers to a Matrix" as part of a grant competition for research projects by SPbGASU academic staff in 2025.

Compared to traditional concrete and reinforced concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete boasts higher flexural tensile strength, improved crack resistance, and impact resistance. However, the use of this building material is limited by inadequate testing methods. This problem is compounded by the ever-expanding range of manufactured fibers.

Regulatory documents governing the design methods of fiber-reinforced concrete structures often include the fiber-matrix adhesion strength of fiber-reinforced concrete. In some cases, it is assumed that this characteristic can be determined from a specialized reference book. Unfortunately, such reference books are not comprehensive or comprehensive.

Specifically for this study, the Department of Concrete Structural Mechanics and Mathematics developed a setup for determining the fiber-matrix adhesion strength using a direct method. This setup consists of a loading device and a system of sensors that monitor displacements and the applied load. During testing, individual fibers are extracted from concrete specimens, after which diagrams are plotted showing the dependence of fiber displacements on the applied forces. The resulting diagrams are used to calculate the fiber-matrix adhesion strength. Furthermore, the dependence of fiber-matrix adhesion strength on the matrix composition and the depth of embedment was determined.

The results of these tests contribute to the accumulation of statistical and reference data that can be used in the design of fiber-reinforced concrete structures and provide a more complete understanding of the behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete under load. Furthermore, the developed methodology and setup can be used for further studies of the adhesion strength of other fiber matrices and can also be applied in laboratory work in relevant disciplines.

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China's services trade volume grew by 7.4 percent in the first eight months of 2025.

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

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — China's services trade maintained steady growth in the first eight months of this year, with total imports and exports reaching nearly 5.25 trillion yuan (about 739 billion U.S. dollars), up 7.4 percent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.

Specifically, service exports grew by 14.7 percent to 2.3 trillion yuan, while imports increased by 2.3 percent to 2.95 trillion yuan, according to the ministry. The services trade deficit narrowed by 228 billion yuan compared to the same period last year.

Trade in knowledge-intensive services continued to grow, with total import and export volume reaching 2.03 trillion yuan, up 6.7 percent year-on-year.

The volume of trade in tourism services amounted to 1.45 trillion yuan, up 8.6 percent from a year earlier, while the export of tourism services during this period grew by 57.6 percent. -0-

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The 28th meeting of the Chinese-Russian Subcommittee on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held in Beijing.

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

Beijing, September 30 (Xinhua) — The 28th meeting of the Subcommittee on Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Commission for the Preparation of Regular Meetings between the Heads of Government of China and Russia was held in Beijing on Sunday, co-chaired by Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. This was reported on the official website of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

At the meeting, Wang Wentao noted that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Chinese-Russian trade and economic relations have continued to develop successfully. China is ready to promote the continuous improvement and modernization of trade in goods and services between the two countries, expand cooperation in emerging areas such as the digital economy and e-commerce, strengthen interregional trade and economic exchanges, and jointly support the multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core.

M. Reshetnikov stated that Russia is ready to support the stable development of bilateral trade and expand the export of high-quality Russian products to China through cross-border e-commerce. Russia invites Chinese companies to invest in Russia and is ready to strengthen contacts and coordination with China within regional cooperation mechanisms such as BRICS, the SCO, and the G20.

During the meeting, the subcommittee's working groups reported on the progress of cooperation in their respective areas. Following the meeting, both parties jointly signed the minutes of the meeting.

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Six people were killed and 19 were wounded in a suicide attack in southwest Pakistan.

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

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and 19 others wounded in a suicide attack on a militant headquarters in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, rescue and security officials said.

The attack took place in Quetta, the provincial capital, when terrorists rammed a car packed with explosives into the main gate of the Frontier Corps headquarters, security sources told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

They added that the attackers' accomplices managed to enter the area after the explosion, and a shootout was currently underway.

Muhammad Zeeshan, operations manager of the Quetta-based NGO Edhi Foundation, told Xinhua that a bus and a rickshaw were passing the site when the blast occurred, and most of the injured were passengers in those vehicles.

The injured were taken to the Civil Hospital in Quetta, with several remaining in critical condition, he added.

So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. –0–

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More than six kilometers of roads were built during the extension of Mosfilmovskaya Street.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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Traffic has reopened on the renovated Mosfilmovskaya Street in the capital. Thanks to the reconstruction of the street and road network, access to social facilities and housing has been opened, and drivers can now choose alternative routes. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"The extension of Mosfilmovskaya Street is a significant project for the Western Administrative District of the capital and its residents. The work took approximately two years. Four traffic lanes were created here, with access to the Southern Rokada—Aminyevskoye Highway and Lobachevsky Street. The section of Mosfilmovskaya Street runs over two new bridges, totaling 465 meters in length, offering picturesque views of the landscape reserve. In total, the project involved the construction and reconstruction of 6.4 kilometers of roads, the installation of 93.4 kilometers of utility lines, and the construction of a wastewater treatment plant," noted Vladimir Efimov.

Thirteen bridge piers were erected. Retaining walls with a total length of 225 meters were built on the approaches. The total area of the bridge structures is 85,700 square meters. One-meter-wide safety strips were installed along the edges of the roadway.

"To implement the project, we envisioned a unified stylistic solution suitable for residential development, creating a unique architectural and urban design. A meter-high railing with a solid infill of monolithic polycarbonate was erected on both sides of the bridge structure. Decorative screens made of flat metal cassettes with a bio-pattern and perforations were installed on the superstructure, concealing utility lines. Lighting masts with additional architectural lighting made of integrated LED strips were also installed," added the head of the Moscow Department of Construction, Transport and Engineering Infrastructure.

Vasily Desyatkov.

The extension of Mosfilmovskaya Street will improve transport accessibility for residents of the Ochakovo-Matveyevskoye and Ramenki districts, home to nearly 300,000 people, and will also reduce traffic congestion on General Dorokhov Avenue, Michurinsky Avenue, Aminyevskoye Highway, and Matveyevskaya Street.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin opened traffic on the new street and road network inRamenki district.

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The Little Prince

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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The Atmosphere Cultural Center invites you to the play "The Little Prince," based on the fairy tale of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Viewers will see the journey of a golden-haired boy. He will encounter a rose, a fox, a snake, and a pilot. Each of them will help the protagonist understand the eternal truths of love, friendship, loyalty, and kindness.

All roles in the production are performed by children. The young actors play flutes, violins, and guitar, and also sing.

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VR fitting room for the aircraft industry: Polytechnic University creates a cockpit simulator

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have registered an interactive simulator of a virtual hot air balloon gondola, developed on the Unity platform.

The program is designed to analyze cockpit design and ergonomics, opening up new possibilities for aircraft manufacturing and related high-tech industries. Designing aircraft cockpits requires attention to every detail. Any error in the arrangement of instruments or controls can impact pilot performance and flight safety. Traditionally, producing physical mockups for testing is time-consuming and expensive. The development by Polytechnic University scientists simplifies and reduces the cost of testing, enabling improvements to aircraft cockpit designs at the digital prototyping stage.

The app clearly demonstrates how virtual reality technology is moving from entertainment to essential tools for industry and science. For example, it was used to precisely digitize a real nacelle and create a virtual prototype, which can be used for interactive testing. The user (engineer, designer, pilot) is immersed in the virtual space, interacts with cockpit elements, and evaluates the convenience and logical layout of instruments and equipment. Any identified deficiencies can be quickly and cost-effectively addressed.

The program was developed to test a specific object—the gondola of Fyodor Konyukhov's hot air balloon. During his visit to the Polytechnic University, the famous explorer was able to Use augmented reality glasses to see the interior space and evaluate the cabin's ergonomics and express your suggestions for improving the design.

"We created a virtual replica of the hot air balloon gondola we designed for Fyodor Konyukhov so he could inspect it in virtual reality, check its ergonomics and usability, and suggest improvements. After receiving feedback, the engineers were able to make changes to the design," said Alexander Kuptsov, a junior research fellow at the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Laboratory at the St. Petersburg Polytechnical School of Engineering. "In other words, our program served as a tool for visually demonstrating and then easily communicating all the modifications for incorporation into the design."

The development has a wide range of applications in the engineering field and opens up prospects for further adaptation to specific needs.

"In general, these applications operate on a common principle—you could call it a VR dressing room, where we design an object and, before creating an expensive real-world mockup, add a virtual simulation, a digital twin, eliminate the most obvious errors, and the next prototype is already of higher quality," explained Alexander Kuptsov. "This is applicable, in principle, to any field that has a similar development cycle, and we can additionally integrate this preliminary verification stage."

This development represents a significant step in integrating virtual reality technologies into engineering design. SPbPU researchers have created unique algorithms for user interaction with virtual objects, focusing on precision rather than mere visualization, and have developed methods for using a game engine to solve complex technical problems.

Implementing the program into industrial production will reduce the costs of manufacturing and redesigning physical prototypes, making the process of testing and refining designs faster and more accessible. Ultimately, a thorough and in-depth ergonomic assessment will contribute to the creation of safer and more comfortable cabins.

The program can also be used to train students in aeronautical and mechanical engineering specialties.

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A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly Commission on Science and Education of the Union of Belarus and Russia visited NSU.

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Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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Today, a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly Commission on Science and Education of the Union of Belarus and Russia, led by Chairperson Olga Germanova, visited Novosibirsk State University. They met with NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk and visited Research Center for Artificial Intelligence at NSU and became familiar with its developments, and also assessed the infrastructure of the flow auditorium building, which is part of the second stage of the project new campus of NSU, being built as part of the national project "Youth and Children." The Novosibirsk Region Government was represented at the meeting by Vice Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Irina Manuilova.

The visit began with a brief history of the university's founding. Lidiya Vorobtsova, Director NSU History MuseumShe spoke about how NSU was founded, what makes it unique, what has changed in recent years, and what NSU represents today. She also highlighted NSU's outstanding alumni from science and business.

Next the guests visited Scientific and educational center "Evolution of the Earth"“, which features more than a thousand exhibits, dozens of models and information boards, including many unique ones – samples of rocks and minerals from the great depths of the Earth, meteorites, ancient fossilized remains of animals and plants, samples of Siberian oil and coal, etc.

Alexander Lyulko, Director of the NSU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, introduced guests to the Center's cutting-edge developments in security, healthcare, construction, energy, and education.

"Our Center focuses on construction and the urban environment, that is, the development of smart city technologies. Our goal is to create an intelligent system for managing urban infrastructure, and this applies to various areas—construction, microelectronics, environmental monitoring, and ecology," emphasized Alexander Lyulko.

The delegation also visited NSU's classroom building, which officially opened on August 29 with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. This modern educational space provides a comfortable learning environment for nearly 1,700 students. It houses four classrooms, one of which seats 400 people, the largest at the university. The building also houses a research library, which holds up to 1 million books.

"The University is a participant in all key federal development programs, including 'Priority 2030,' 'Creating a Network of Modern Campuses,' the World-Class Mathematics Center, and Advanced Engineering Schools. We have identified strategic projects under the 'Priority' program that are aimed at addressing technological leadership. These include the creation of a center for the integration of personalized biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and synchrotron binary technologies; neural network technologies for processing targeted information onboard small spacecraft and controlling unmanned aerial vehicles; and artificial intelligence for production facilities and industrial and urban automation. We are certainly proud to be part of the world-class campus construction project; the classroom building we are currently occupying is part of the second phase. In 2026, construction of two more buildings—the educational and research center of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies and the research center—will be completed," said Mikhail Fedoruk.

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The underground pedestrian crossing at Komsomolskaya Square will be repaired.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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City services specialists have begun repairing the underground pedestrian crossing at Komsomolskaya Square. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"Maintaining pedestrian underpasses in good condition is a priority. Inspections are conducted regularly, and decisions are made on routine or major repairs when necessary. This year, we'll be renovating the underpass at Komsomolskaya Square, which is nearly 100 linear meters long. We plan to complete the repairs by the end of December," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

These works are being carried out in stages, so part of the structure is open to pedestrians. The project will include replacing the wall and column cladding, renovating the granite floor covering over 2,400 square meters, and reinforcing the floor slabs with special materials. Additionally, a new suspended ceiling covering over 1,300 square meters will be installed, and utility lines will be repaired.

Repairs to underground pedestrian crossings improve their safety and convenience, and create conditions for accident-free operation.

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Sergei Sobyanin congratulated the Moscow Puppet Theater on its 95th anniversary.

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The Moscow Puppet Theater is 95 years old. Sergei Sobyanin congratulated it on its anniversary on his channel in MAX messenger.

"I congratulate the entire theater team on this anniversary. For decades, you've upheld the finest traditions of puppet theater, making even the youngest children fall in love with the art of the stage, and giving you unforgettable emotions. I wish you new, vibrant productions and endless applause!" wrote the Moscow Mayor.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

Today, the theatre's repertoire includes 90 productions, including both traditional plays and original contemporary formats.

Here, for the first time in Russia, performances were performed with eyes closed, including those adapted for the visually impaired and blind. The first of these, "May Night," based on Nikolai Gogol's story, was nominated for the Russian National Theatre Award "Golden Mask" and was presented in five categories at the Russian National Theatre Award and the "Harlequin" Children's Theatre Festival. The second, "Hedgehog in the Fog," a fairy tale performed with eyes closed, won the Golden Mask.

The theater's productions have received numerous awards. They are included annually in the program of the Great Children's Festival and participate in leading puppet theater festivals across the country.

To celebrate the anniversary, a gala evening will be held on the main stage on October 2. The following day, the opera "The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats," created especially for the theater's 95th anniversary, will premiere.

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