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Learn to create cool content about science and technology with the course "Pop-Science Journalism"

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The Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Scientific and Technological Development of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation announces the launch of the third stream of the free online course "Pop-Science Journalism".

The course will run from October 6 to December 14 and will bring together more than 100 participants from among journalists, students, representatives of the press services of scientific and educational organizations, as well as anyone who wants to learn how to create accessible and engaging content about science and technology.

You will enjoy more than 50 lectures, webinars, creative tasks, as well as feedback from famous scientists, popularizers of science and journalists on six blocks of topics: “All about popular science”, “Working with text”, “New media: social networks and SMM”, “Working in the frame, filming and post-production”, “Personal brand and PR”, “Naturally about science”.

Among the experts in the third stream: TV presenter and journalist Ernest Matskyavichyus, TV presenter and popularizer of science Alexey Ivanchenko, chief producer of the ANO "National Priorities" Gleb Fedorov, chief editor of the TV channel "Science" Alexey Rezepkin and others.

To participate in the course, you must fill out the form on the website https://school.rt.com/nauchpop, complete a test assignment and be selected based on the results of an expert assessment. Applications will be accepted until September 28, 2025.

Participants who successfully complete all tasks and score high will receive prizes from the course creators, the RT School and the National Priorities ANO. Among them are personalized certificates, souvenirs, an opportunity to do an internship at the Russian editorial office of RT, divisions of the National Priorities ANO, as well as a visit to the V Congress of Young Scientists, which will be held from November 26 to 28 at the Sirius federal territory.

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First group of Russian tourists arrives in Wuhan on visa-free basis

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

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — A total of 126 Russian tourists passed customs inspection at Wuhan Tianhe Airport on Monday morning, becoming the first group of Russian tourists to arrive in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, since China introduced a 30-day visa-free entry regime for Russian citizens with regular passports on Sept. 15.

The Russian passengers arrived from Moscow on China Southern Airlines flight CZ8004, the Hubei Daily news portal reported. “We are very happy that China welcomes us so warmly,” said Russian citizen Sergei Ivanov, who took advantage of the new visa-free policy with his family.

Among those who were among the first to take advantage of the new visa-free policy is Gleb Golev. The young man flew to China for a business trip and plans to visit companies in the cities of Wuhan and Qingdao. The visa-free regime has saved him time and money, and business exchanges will become more convenient in the future.

Let us recall that China is introducing a trial visa-free regime for Russian citizens holding regular foreign passports from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding valid regular foreign passports can visit China under a visa-free regime for the purposes of doing business, making tourist trips, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and for transit; their stay in China should not exceed 30 days, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Since the beginning of this year, the total passenger volume at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport has continued to increase. As of August 26, the total number of passengers entering and leaving China through Tianhe Airport has exceeded 1 million person-times, reaching this mark 49 days earlier than the 2024 target.

On September 9, flights were officially resumed on the direct Wuhan-Moscow flight. According to China Southern Airlines, flights between Wuhan and the Russian capital are operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Tuesdays and Sundays. According to the schedule, the airliner departs from Wuhan at 15:10 Beijing time and arrives at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport at 19:15 local time. The return flight departs from Moscow at 21:15 local time and arrives in Wuhan at 10:30 the next day Beijing time.

Let us recall that this air route was launched on July 30, 2014, becoming the first direct flight in history connecting central China with Russia.

Wang Gang, general manager of China Southern Airlines Hubei branch, told the media that the market response to the Wuhan-Moscow route has been quite positive, with the occupancy rate of the first flight after the resumption of flights reaching 87 percent. “We believe that the resumption of flights on the Wuhan-Moscow air route will further help free up demand for tourism between China and Russia and open up new opportunities for the development of trade and cultural tourism between the two countries,” he said. -0-

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Urumqi air checkpoint received the first group of Russian tourists who arrived visa-free

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URUMQI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — China Southern Airlines flight CZ6002 from Moscow to Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, landed safely at Tianshan International Airport on Monday. Russian passengers on board the plane became the first group of people to arrive from Russia to China under the new visa-free policy.

"I always wanted to visit China. Thanks to the visa-free regime, traveling to this country has become much easier, and passing through passport and customs control is faster," said Marina, a tourist from Russia.

Let us recall that China has introduced a visa-free regime for holders of ordinary Russian passports in a test mode, which will be in effect from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026.

Russian citizens holding valid regular foreign passports will be able to stay in China under a visa-free regime for the purposes of doing business, making tourist trips, visiting relatives and friends, exchanging visits, and for transit, for a period of no more than 30 days, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

As the visa-free policy is implemented, Xinjiang checkpoints will accept more and more Russian tourists, the Tianshan Airport customs service reported.

Currently, Tianshan Airport operates 32 international passenger routes connecting Urumqi with countries in Central, Western and Southeast Asia, as well as Europe. The airport's global route network continues to expand. -0-

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China said that trade, economic and energy cooperation with Russia is impeccable /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — China's normal trade, economic and energy cooperation with all countries in the world, including Russia, is justified, legal and does not deserve criticism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement in connection with the US demanding that the G7 and NATO countries introduce additional duties against China under the pretext of purchasing Russian oil.

"Such a move is a typical act of unilateral bullying and economic coercion, which seriously undermines international trade and economic rules and threatens the security and sustainability of the global supply chain. Facts prove that coercion does not resonate with people and cannot solve problems," he said.

According to Lin Jian, China's position on the Ukrainian crisis is consistent and clear. Dialogue and negotiations are the only possible way out. Since the first day of the crisis, China has consistently maintained an objective and impartial position, remaining committed to advancing peace talks.

China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and the use of “long-arm jurisdiction” against the country, the Chinese diplomat stressed.

"If China's legitimate interests are violated, the country will take resolute countermeasures and firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests," Lin Jian concluded. -0-

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China's 500 largest companies report robust growth in R&D spending

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BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — China's top 500 enterprises saw a steady increase in R&D spending in 2024, with their average R&D spending intensity rising for eight consecutive years, according to the 2025 Enterprise Ranking Report.

According to the annual list of China's top 500 enterprises, the average R&D expenditure intensity of the top 500 enterprises reached a record high of 1.95 percent in 2024.

The list was compiled based on companies' operating revenues for 2024, with the threshold for entry into the rankings being 47.96 billion yuan (about $6.75 billion), up 579 million yuan from the previous year.

Among China's top 500 enterprises, 267 reported operating revenues of over 100 billion yuan, accounting for 53.4 percent of the total number of companies on the list.

The total operating revenue of the listed companies in 2024 was 110.15 trillion yuan, continuing to grow year-on-year. -0-

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China says trade, economic and energy cooperation with Russia is impeccable

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BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — China's normal trade, economic and energy cooperation with all countries in the world, including Russia, is justified, legal and does not deserve criticism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement in connection with the US demanding that the G7 and NATO countries impose additional duties on China under the pretext of purchasing Russian oil. -0-

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“Become a Chinese Princess for a Day” – Russian Tourists Attracted by China’s Tourism Photography Industry

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CHANGCHUN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Crowds of tourists stroll through the Bohai Guzhen scenic area in Hunchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province, as the street lights come on.

Dressed in luxurious traditional Chinese clothing known as “hanfu,” with flower pins in her hair, Maria Zaitseva from Russia’s Siberian Federal District holds a Chinese round fan and gracefully poses for the photographer’s commands. As soon as the flash went off, her smile was frozen in the picture.

“It was as if I was transported back to the times of imperial China and became a Chinese princess for one day. It was incredibly interesting,” said M. Zaitseva.

This is not her first trip to China, but she says this time, on the recommendation of a friend, she tried tourist photography for the first time. “Next time I want to take a photo in a different traditional Chinese costume,” the Russian added.

The city of Hunchun, located at the junction of the state borders of China, Russia and the DPRK, is the only city in Jilin Province that has a checkpoint on the border with Russia.

On May 1st this year, the Bohai Guzhen Scenic Area, a replica of the Tang Dynasty architectural complex and ancient shopping mall, was officially opened in Hunchun. A new business format, tourism photography, has blossomed in this cultural and tourism complex that combines cultural experience, tourism and leisure, and commercial consumption.

"We can receive more than a dozen Russian tourists a day, which is almost a third of our total daily customers. They really like traditional Chinese costumes and makeup," said a manager surnamed Chen, who is in charge of the Huaguan Lifu photo studio.

In order to provide high-quality services to Russian tourists, the store has specially hired Russian-speaking staff. “The cost of an on-site photo shoot ranges from 400 to 1,000 yuan. The shoot takes three to four hours, which is equivalent to an in-depth acquaintance with Chinese culture for Russian tourists,” she added.

Several newly opened photo studios offer tourists a variety of costume styles, from exquisite embroidered Hanfu and Tangfu (Tang Dynasty costumes) to charming Korean costumes and couples' costumes. Professional makeup artists and photographers provide tourists with a one-stop service, and the shooting process is carried out according to their preferences. The shooting locations are mostly located in characteristic landmarks.

The boom in tourist photography has become not only a cultural calling card, but has also contributed to the rise in consumption. The catering and accommodation industries, as well as the cultural and creative industry around photo studios, are becoming increasingly prosperous, forming a new business chain of “photography – sightseeing – consumption”.

“Many Russian tourists buy some traditional accessories such as round fans and embroidered sachets to take home after taking photos,” said the owner of a creative goods store in Bohai Guzhen. She added that these creative goods have become their favorite souvenirs.

According to Leng Jiacai, a representative of the Bohai Guzhen project operator, “Become a Chinese Princess for a Day” is one of the highlights of the innovative development of the local tourism industry. “We hope that through innovation, tourists can deeply understand Chinese culture, and Hunchun City will become a place where they want to stay longer and return often,” he said.

Liu Li, head of the Department of Tourism Management at the Institute of International Culture and Tourism of Jilin Foreign Studies University, believes that the boom in tourism photography is not only a new attempt in the tourism industry, but also a vivid demonstration of the people-to-people exchanges between China and Russia. Through photos and videos, Russian tourists will remember the real China and the vibrant Hunchun after returning to their hometowns. -0-

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We invite you to start the new season of the scholarship competition "System"

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The Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the State University of Management invite students and staff to jointly launch the new season of the Sistema scholarship competition.

The competition is being implemented by the Sistema Charitable Foundation as part of the Decade of Science and Technology and is aimed at attracting talented young people to the field of research and development.

The start of the new season will take place on September 16, 2025 at 14:30 at the media center of the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" at the address: Leninsky Prospekt, 6, building 7.

To participate in the event, you must register by September 12 at the link: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/68bad6a702848f9629ce0848/

Last year, 18,472 students from 77 regions of Russia took part in the competition. Based on the results of the Sistema scholarship competition, the authors of the best projects receive financial support and the opportunity to gain their first professional experience through internships at partner companies.

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With the support of Rosneft, a modern recreation park has opened in Yugra

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With the support of Samotlorneftegaz (part of Rosneft), a large-scale reconstruction of Victory Park in Nizhnevartovsk was carried out. The project was implemented within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement between Rosneft and the Government of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra.

The park's territory of 63.5 thousand square meters has been landscaped for the first time since 1975. The forest area, which occupies 75% of the area, has been preserved. Coniferous trees were also additionally planted. Natural materials and energy-saving technologies were used during the work.

Eight themed recreation areas are equipped with modern infrastructure and supplemented with ergonomic benches. Playgrounds and sports grounds with exercise machines are harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape. Bicycle and running tracks are also equipped. All active recreation areas have a special coating and fully comply with safety requirements. The landscape design of the park is decorated with small architectural forms and modern lighting. In addition, the entire territory is equipped with a video surveillance system.

The memorial complex "To fellow countrymen who died in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" has retained its appearance. The monument has been supplemented with elements of modern lighting.

The park improvement works complex was carried out in accordance with the requirements of safety, environmental friendliness, accessibility and functionality. As a result, the natural space is adapted to the needs of a modern city, comfortable conditions for a full-fledged rest are created.

Rosneft subsidiaries actively support initiatives aimed at creating favorable living conditions in the regions of presence. In Nizhnevartovsk, with the support of Samotlorneftegaz, three kindergartens and a school were built, and the Heroes of Samotlor Square and the promenade area along the Ob River embankment were reconstructed.

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JSC Samotlorneftegaz is one of the key production assets of NK Rosneft in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra. It develops the largest Samotlor field in Russia. The total area of licensed areas is about 3 thousand square kilometers.

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NSU launches academic exchange program with Peking University

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In August 2025, a group of students Faculty of Geology and Geophysics Novosibirsk State University (NSU GGF) took part in an internship in sedimentology, stratigraphy and paleontology organized by Peking University for the first time. The group included one foreign student – Avishka Alagiyavanna from Sri Lanka, a second-year master's student at NSU GGF. The group was led by NSU postgraduate student Margarita Luzan.

The internship lasted two weeks and took place in southwest China in Guizhou Province, known for its unique habitats of marine vertebrates that existed in the Triassic period of the Mesozoic era. These places are important for understanding the restoration of marine ecosystems and the evolution of marine reptiles after the mass extinction at the end of the Permian period. This academic year, students from Peking University will visit the NSU geological training ground "Shira" (Khakassia), where students of the NSU Faculty of Geology and Geophysics undergo geological survey practice.

NSU GGF students underwent geological practice in mixed groups with Chinese students. Each route group included 1-2 NSU students. They worked together at observation points, attended theoretical classes and prepared daily reports on their activities.

— Our internship began with studying the most ancient deposits, dating back 900 million years. We gradually moved on to younger layers. Our acquaintance with the unique geological and paleontological artifacts of China began with the museum at Peking University, which houses rich mineralogical and paleontological collections. Then we flew to Guizhou Province, where the main internship continued, including sedimentological and paleontological aspects. This province is home to two lagerstätten — unique fossil sites where, due to special conditions, not only hard parts of skeletons are well preserved, but also imprints of soft tissues of animals and plants. We studied rock sequences and observed changes in sedimentation settings, including sections with coal interlayers. It is known that coals are formed in continental conditions, and limestones formed in marine shelf conditions are found next to them. We found various traces of ancient life – brachiopods, foraminifera and mineral samples, – Margarita Luzan shared her impressions of the internship.

A highlight for NSU students was a visit to the so-called "golden nail", which serves as a reference point on the stratigraphic section and defines the lower boundary of the stage on the geochronological scale. In these sections, the boundary between geological systems is clearly visible. The students also visited the Xinyi Geopark, which contains lagerstätten, and unique finds from them are housed in museums around the world.

— In such a short time, our students have seen a great many geological artifacts, which they were shown both in museums and on specific outcrops. Now they have a clear idea of the structure of sedimentary basins that formed many hundreds of millions of years ago. This knowledge is extremely important for geologists. For our part, we can offer Chinese students an internship at our educational geological site "Shira" (Khakassia), where all the conditions for practical training and accommodation have been created. As part of mixed groups, they will be able to get a detailed idea of the structure of sedimentary basins and the formation of igneous rocks already on our territory, — noted Dean of the NSU Geological Faculty, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Vernikovsky.

This internship was the result of agreements on cooperation in the field of earth sciences reached during the visit of the Peking University delegation to NSU this spring. As cooperation develops, the parties will form joint research projects. The leadership of Peking University expressed interest in conducting geological internships for their students.

— In the near future, a cooperation agreement between our universities will be prepared, which will spell out all the important points. The signing of the agreement is planned for the end of this year. Such internships allow our students to get acquainted with various geological practices, which is very important for young scientists. Peking University is one of the oldest universities in China, founded in 1898. It ranks second in Chinese university rankings and is among the top 50 universities in the world. Therefore, we are interested in cooperation with this university, — noted the head of the NSU education export department, Evgeny Sagaydak.

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