Over 400 financial literacy events held at the Moscow 2030 forum

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Financial literacy marathon that became part of the forum "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030", was visited by about 87 thousand people. Lectures, master classes, business games and other events lasted for two and a half weeks. Residents and guests of the city, together with experts, talked about the rules of digital hygiene and marketing tricks, looked for a formula for an effective family budget and learned how to create a financial safety net.

"In just 17 days, we held 429 events of various formats at the Zapovedny Posledstvo and the small amphitheater of Zaryadye Park. Practicing experts in finance, business and education shared their unique experience. Guests of all ages improved their level of financial literacy and mastered useful financial skills. New knowledge will help make informed decisions. We receive a lot of positive feedback from visitors and carefully analyze it. People recommend our projects to relatives, friends and colleagues. This means that the right formats and presentation of the material were chosen, an accessible infrastructure for financial education was created. Together with experts, we are forming a reliable base for financial literacy," noted

Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.

Workshops and master classes

The marathon program included many applied areas. Personal budget, insurance, financial security, tax literacy — this is only a small part of what was discussed in Zaryadye. There were also separate thematic days. For example, on August 14, experts talked about lending and responsible borrowing — these issues attracted the most attention. Some of the events were broadcast live. Recordings can be seen at any time on the page in the social network "VKontakte".

The marathon brought together representatives of various professions: entrepreneurs and financiers, teachers and psychologists, actors and TV presenters. Meetings with them aroused great interest: participants in lectures, workshops, master classes and open dialogues asked 480 questions. The most unusual and funny ones – "If you are an expert in financial literacy, then why haven't you become a millionaire?" and "Where do they teach to become a Minister of Finance?" – were asked by children.

The lesson "Secret Code: Think Up Your Own Super Password!" and the master class "Banknotes Under the Microscope" received many responses from guests aged six to 10. Schoolchildren aged 11–14 were interested in "The History of Money: From Shells to Cryptocurrency".

The adult audience enjoyed the workshop "Dream Job – 2035: Profession as an Investment in Yourself", as well as open dialogues with actor Sergey Burunov, TV presenter Roman Kagramanov, artist and blogger Sasha Stone. The guests were amused by the humorous monologues about personal finances by comedians Stas Starovoitov and Andrey Beburishvili.

Sergey Burunov, for example, spoke about fraud, one of the main threats in the digital age. He shared stories from his life and admitted that he regularly receives calls from "bank security officers," "investigators," and "police lieutenants." Fraudsters even use the actor's voice to trick his relatives and friends into giving him money. He always blocks suspicious numbers and blacklists them.

Invest in yourself

Other events also provided a lot of useful knowledge. Participants were told how digital financial assets differ from hybrid digital rights, how to protect personal data and bank accounts from fraudsters, and how to put together a beautiful wardrobe without unnecessary expenses. Guests found out how to calculate the optimal loan payment and what documents are needed to apply for mortgage holidays.

Associate Professor of the Lomonosov Moscow State University Olga Vinogradova is sure that financial literacy should be viewed as an investment in yourself. In her opinion, it is important to understand the basic principles of financial planning, study the stories of successful investors and constantly develop in the field of capital management. She named three key skills that are especially important for a modern person – the ability to manage a personal budget, save and increase funds, analyze risks. In addition, you need to have a financial safety cushion for at least six months, and ideally – for a year.

Professor of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation Pavel Revenkov reminded about the main rules of financial security: do not follow suspicious links, do not maintain a conversation with scammers, do not tell anyone the password from the SMS, as well as the bank card number and the three-digit code on the back.

Svetlana Belyaeva, head of the working group on tax disputes of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, conducted a tax crash course. She told how a blogger can legalize his earnings, which tax regime to choose, what is the difference between a self-employed person and an individual entrepreneur. Even schoolchildren were interested in these questions.

Olga Milova, an expert at the Main Directorate of the Bank of Russia for the Central Federal District, explained what you need to know when concluding a loan agreement, what pitfalls credit cards have, and how to properly restructure a loan. And hh.ru mentor Vitaly Rann suggested how not to succumb to fashion trends and choose a profession to your liking. In addition, the specialist explained in detail what points should be in an employment contract and shared his checklist for choosing a profession.

Financial Freedom: Easier Than It Seems

The speakers noted that the audience gathered for the marathon was interested, and communication with them left a pleasant impression. Expert of the Moscow Exchange's Finuslugi platform Gleb Yuchenkov admitted that he often speaks at financial literacy events and sometimes catches himself thinking that he is telling obvious things.

"But this is exactly what people need: simple words and clear formulas help to see that financial freedom is not as difficult as it seems. The main thing is discipline and constant interest in the topic," the speaker emphasized.

City residents were able to develop their financial management skills on updated VR simulators developed together with experts from the Moscow Government's Personnel Services Department. The most popular was the new scenario about fraudsters' tricks. Users tried themselves in the role of a financial detective and tried to unravel the cunning scheme. They completed the scenario 457 times, which took a total of 6,855 minutes.

More than 8.5 thousand people took the financial test, which helps to assess the level of personal financial literacy. The online testing was organized in three languages: Russian, English and Chinese. After answering the questions, the participants received personal recommendations for further self-development.

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More information about financial literacy can be found on the website "Open Budget of the City of Moscow" and in the same name telegram channel.

"Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" — is an opportunity to get acquainted with the future on a city-wide scale by trying out its technologies that are already being used in the capital today. Children and adults will be able to communicate with robots and artificial intelligence, watch modern unmanned transport in action, play on technologically advanced sports grounds, study new educational, medical and industrial innovations, discover VR space and much more.

A large-scale forum is being held within the framework of the project "Summer in Moscow". From August 1 to September 14, cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world are held at dozens of venues. Information about the venues and a detailed program are posted on the official website of the forum: Moskov 2030.mos.ru.

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Registration for additional children's education programs is ongoing

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From the beginning of the school year, new additional education programs and clubs will open in children's art schools and libraries – from playing musical instruments to using new technologies.

The Mikhailovo-Yartsevskaya Children's Art School will have a new course called "Graphic Design", and the Timiryazevskaya Children's Art School will expand its computer graphics course. The Children's Art School No. 11 will teach the basics of architecture, and the START school will teach the basics of design engineering.

In the animation studio of Children's Art School No. 17, children will be able to learn how to create cartoons and characters, draw, sculpt, felt wool, make papier-mâché characters and bring them to life. For the youngest students, the V.A. Mozart Children's Music School will open a course called "Stage and Us", where they will learn how to use the basic elements of acting.

This academic year, the V. Ya. Shebalin Children's Music School is expanding its "ShkolArt" program by adding such areas as "Malevich Art Studio", "Theater Workshops", "English Language Club" and "Development of Emotional Intelligence", offering children additional opportunities in both creative activities and in the field of psychology.

You can learn to play the electric guitar at the M.P. Mussorgsky Music School. Seven-string guitar training is planned at Music School No. 35, and a stringed instruments class will be opened at the Center Children's Art School. The Palisander guitar school will open at the M.A. Balakirev Children's Art School.

General development programs "Start playing the ukulele" and "Start playing the mandolin" will be launched at the A.P. Borodin Children's Music School. From September, the wind department of the Kara Karaev School will be expanded by adding a specialty "clarinet".

Since the beginning of autumn, a musical folklore department will open at the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov School of the Moscow City United Children's School of Arts "Kuskovo". The "Composition" direction, where they develop the skills of composing music, analyzing works and teach the basics of improvisation, will work in the Children's Music Choir School No. 106. And the creative workshop "Music and Chess" will appear in the Children's Music School named after A.N. Scriabin.

Children's Art School No. 11 has prepared a course for children aged five to six who wish to enroll in the vocal and choral department of "Let's Sing Together." New painting training programs will appear at the Yu. S. Saulsky Children's Art School and Children's Music School No. 71.

You can enroll in the dance programs "Classics" (theatrical dance in all its forms) and "Acrobatics in folk dance. Women's technique" at the children's art school "Tutti". The children's music school named after M.M. Ippolitov-Ivanov invites you to enroll in the pre-professional program "The Art of Theater", and the children's music school named after N.S. Golovanov invites you to enroll in the theater studio. They also plan to introduce intensive programs in music and theater at the children's art school named after N.G. Rubinstein.

The Meridian cultural center will open an animation studio with several areas: acting, game training, directing and work on props. And the Moskvich cultural center offers free classes at a film school for children, where they will learn about the stages of film making and acquire skills in preparing and presenting film projects, and will also be able to try themselves as a director, cameraman, screenwriter, actor, producer and editor.

Three Moscow libraries – No. 91, 100 and 128 – have a robotics studio where children will be taught the basics of mechanics and design so that they can create and program robots themselves and then participate in competitions.

In libraries No. 197 named after A.A. Akhmatova and No. 214 named after Yu.A. Gagarin, in the children's IT school KiberOne, young programmers master digital technologies, work with neural networks and create their projects using artificial intelligence, and also get acquainted with 3D modeling.

Now you can still enroll in Moscow art schools, where there are vacancies based on the results of entrance examinations. Admission to pre-professional programs is open until August 29, and to general developmental programs – until September 30.

Enrollment in the art school is available at Mos.ruYou can sign up for robotics and programming studios at the library book distribution departments, and for cultural center classes both online and offline.

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Visitors to the Moscow 2030 Forum will learn about the future of the Rudnevo Industrial Park

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By 2030, over 90 companies will operate in the Rudnevo industrial park, creating 21,000 high-tech jobs. You can learn about the site's development prospects by 2030 at the forum "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" in the Manezh, said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

"On behalf of Sergei Sobyanin, we are actively developing the infrastructure potential of the production sites of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ. Visitors can learn about the future of the Rudnevo industrial park using the interactive model that was presented at the Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030 forum. In 2030, over 90 high-tech enterprises will localize their production here, employing 21,000 highly qualified specialists. The increase in the number of companies and jobs in the capital's special economic zone allows us to constantly increase the number of manufactured products, which work for the benefit of the city and the country's economy," said Maxim Liksutov.

At the exhibition "That Same Moscow", visitors can also see three interactive models of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ sites and high-tech products of the special economic zone enterprises. Guests will see the achievements of the capital's industry in the field of microelectronics, optics and medical equipment.

SEZ Technopolis Moscow is a territory with a special tax regime, where a wide package of preferences applies to investors in high-tech businesses. Companies with the status of a SEZ resident are exempt from paying property, transport and land taxes for a period of 10 years. The profit tax rate for them is reduced by 12.5 times – to two percent.

The number of companies from the Technopolis Moscow SEZ participating in the Labor Productivity project is growing in the capital

"Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" is a forum that presents Muscovites and guests of the capital with the main innovations and achievements in all spheres of city life. Until September 14, cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world are held. The large-scale project allows you to model the image of the capital and see what it will be like in a few years. Information about the venues and a detailed program are posted on the official website of the forum: Moskov 2030.mos.ru.

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A house will appear on Taganrogskaya Street under the renovation program

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The project of a residential building under the renovation program at the address: Taganrogskaya Street, land plot No. 8 has been approved. This was reported by the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects (Moskomexpertiza) Ivan Shcherbakov.

"The renovation program plans to build an apartment building consisting of three buildings. It will appear on the site of a vacated five-story building. The new building will have 437 apartments," said Ivan Shcherbakov.

All apartments will be delivered with a final finish. Some of them will be adapted for comfortable living for people with limited mobility and their families. Commercial premises will be located on the ground floors. In addition, entrance groups with vestibules, pram rooms and concierges are provided.

Common areas and the adjacent territory will be designed according to the principle of a barrier-free environment. Lawns will be laid out in the courtyard, a children's and sports grounds will be arranged, and recreation areas will be created.

The number of people resettled under the renovation program in all districts of the capital has exceeded one thousandIn July, about five thousand participants in the renovation program received new apartments

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the resettlement of Muscovites to a new building under the renovation program in the area Lublin.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the renovation program intwice.

Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project "Infrastructure for life". You can learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution atspecial page.

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Moscow entrepreneurs increased their revenue thanks to the "Summer in Moscow" project

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Project "Summer in Moscow" covers all areas of activity in the capital: free creative and culinary master classes and sports events are held for residents, theater groups and musicians perform. Every guest, regardless of age, will find a hobby to their liking – from drawing to dancing in the fresh air.

A large role in the project is given to supporting business – you can buy souvenirs and have a snack on the streets. The festival sites of "Moscow Seasons" traditionally attract the attention of visitors: exclusive jewelry and handicrafts, home decor items, educational children's toys and other pleasant little things are on display on the shelves.

Free rent

All places in the Moscow Seasons shopping chalets are provided to entrepreneurs free of charge. This summer, 250 Moscow companies sold their products there. Half of them are representatives of the catering industry, who offered guests dishes from various cuisines of the world, healthy sweets, and unusual drinks. Other participants, including collectors of the vintage market on Revolution Square and in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, represent the trade sector.

The opportunity to introduce city residents and guests of the capital to their goods on the central streets has a positive economic effect. Many festival participants choose the Moscow Seasons sites as their main point, refusing other places.

Living decor

Unusual flower arrangements were sold on Tverskaya Square. Alena Tryakhova, the owner of a studio of phytodesign and decor from stabilized moss, has already participated in city festivals and always returns to the sites of the "Moscow Seasons".

"I like working offline because I have a non-standard product – items with stabilized moss. Many people don't know what it is, and the sellers and I introduce people to completely new decor. Visitors see unusual techniques, take business cards and then ask for gifts for their loved ones. This is how larger orders come in," said Alena Tryakhova.

According to the entrepreneur, it is very convenient to work in a trading chalet: you can bring goods not only at night, as in other areas, but also during the day. Security is also organized at the highest level, and the structures themselves are thought out so that both small compositions and large, voluminous products fit on the shelves.

Another advantage is the absence of rent. The entrepreneur plans to use the saved funds to develop her business.

Special ice cream

In summer, city dwellers especially love to buy ice cream. On Strastnoy Boulevard, they sell not only a tasty, but also a healthy dessert. Violetta Gerasimchuk, the creator of the brand, last year occupied a retail chalet on Tverskoy Boulevard and already then, thanks to the Summer in Moscow project, she found regular customers. The entrepreneur and her husband make special ice cream without sugar and milk, which can be consumed by people with diabetes, immunodeficiency and intolerance to certain foods.

"We are very happy that we were chosen – we managed to develop a very large customer base, which waits a whole year to come to us again. Most of them became our friends – there was a touching story when the parents of a little girl with a complex allergy were finally able to find a dessert for her. The first ice cream of such quality and with such unique flavors that she tried in her life was ours. In gratitude, the family baked bread for us," shared Violetta Gerasimchuk.

Thanks to the free rental of a site in the very center of Moscow, the entrepreneur can organize tastings, give guests delicious gifts and offer discounts.

Porcelain flowers

The designer compositions of porcelain flowers and handmade decorations within the framework of the project "Summer in Moscow" were brought to Tverskaya Square by their creator Maria. She noted that it is comfortable to work here primarily thanks to the administrators, who always promptly resolved any issues and maintained a friendly atmosphere.

"We didn't have to worry about safety – we left the goods and went home without any worries. The counters and trading houses are made as convenient as possible, the structures are very strong, which is important for our fragile products," added Maria.

The opportunity to display her products in the very center of the city helped Maria gain popularity on social networks. Residents and guests of the capital got acquainted with decorative items simply by walking around the capital, and almost no one went home empty-handed.

Thanks to this, the owner of a small business managed to increase revenue. It also helped that there was no need to invest in renting a site.

More information about the activities of the capital Department of Trade and Services can be found inofficial telegram channel.

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"Summer in Moscow"— the main event of the season. The project is aimed at strengthening social and family ties, as well as the personal development of its participants. Thanks to a variety of programs, including educational, cultural and sports events, it unites Muscovites and guests of the city of different ages, social groups and creates conditions for obtaining new knowledge, creative growth and an active lifestyle.

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Krylatskoye to host Open Water festival with jet ski races and flyboard stunts

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On September 7, the fifth festival of water sports will be held on the Grebnoy Canal in Krylatskoye. The event is organized by the capital Department of Sports.

The main event of the festival will be the final of the Russian championship in water-motor sports. About 150 athletes from 15 regions of the country will take part in it. Jet skiers will compete in three disciplines – circuit racing, slalom and freestyle. Athletes will use two types of jet skis: with seats – Runabout and without seats – Skidivision. Spectators will enjoy exciting races, virtuoso tricks and aerial somersaults.

A rich entertainment program has been prepared for the festival guests. They will see a water-extreme show using flyboards and jet skis and a performance by a musical group, and also participate in a variety of activities for the whole family.

A special area with a Lego town and marine-themed face painting will be set up for children. Young festival guests will take part in balance bike races and flower workshops, and will also learn how to tie sea knots. Adults will be able to play table tennis, cornhole, giant sea battle and Jenga, and also master the balance board.

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Sergei Sobyanin told what the Depository and Exhibition Center in TiNAO will be like

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The architectural concept of the Moscow Depository and Exhibition Center in TiNAO has been determined. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about what it will be like in his blog.

"Moscow museums store inexhaustible treasures of Russian and world culture. The most valuable exhibits are included in permanent exhibitions, for obvious reasons, the majority of the collection is kept in storage and used from time to time. To create favorable conditions for storing items of the Museum Fund of the Russian Federation and at the same time involve at least some of them in active cultural life – this is the task of the new Depository and Exhibition Center, which we plan to build in Kommunarka. Recently, we agreed on the architectural concept of the project, which will become the new architectural dominant of TiNAO," the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

The total area of the building will be 72 thousand square meters, it will be divided into three main zones. The exhibition space will occupy almost 19 thousand square meters. The spacious halls will be able to accommodate up to four thousand visitors at a time.

The open storage area will be over 21 thousand square meters, and the special premises of the Tretyakov Gallery will be over 10 thousand square meters. These will not be the usual, locked places, but large exhibition halls where everyone will be able to see exhibits that have been in classic storage rooms for decades.

In addition, the building will have cozy public spaces, administrative premises and a high-tech restoration center with workshops. A spacious underground parking lot will be equipped for visitors and employees of the center.

The building uses several innovative architectural solutions, all of which are designed with the environment in mind. The main feature of the facade will be its functionality. Large media screens can be used to display event announcements, broadcast events, and introduce city residents to masterpieces of Russian culture. The facades will be made of a spatial shell, which will give them expressiveness and will be integrated into the modern urban context.

The improvement of the territory will create a new public space and improve the ecological situation of the area. Convenient pedestrian paths, cozy recreation areas with benches and high-quality evening lighting will make walks pleasant at any time of the day. And the original lawn-hills will add natural accents to the modern appearance of the complex.

The future Depository and Exhibition Center in Kommunarka will not only become a modern site for storing, researching, restoring and exhibiting museum collections, but will also attract the attention of residents and guests of Moscow.

"The project is bright, with an expressive facade and interesting content. It meets all functional and architectural requirements: the materials used are laconic and inexpensive. We managed to create a modern, technically complex, but at the same time balanced and stylish solution," added the Mayor of Moscow.

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Israeli army leaves Ramallah after large-scale raid

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RAMALLAH, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) withdrew from the central West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday following a large-scale raid early in the morning, Palestinian sources said.

Palestinian security forces said a large Israeli force had stormed central Ramallah, targeting several shops and currency exchange offices.

Local sources reported that several Palestinians were detained during raids on currency exchange points in Ramallah and al-Bireh.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said 20 Palestinians were wounded in the raid, including a 12-year-old boy who was shot in the back and two pregnant women who suffered from asphyxiation.

Video footage circulated on social media showed Israeli military vehicles driving into central Ramallah and firing live ammunition and tear gas canisters, causing fear and panic among residents, especially in the commercial area where official Palestinian institutions are located.

Sources confirmed that Israeli troops later left the city center.

The IDF said Tuesday that soldiers and Israel Border Police officers conducted a targeted raid Tuesday morning in central Ramallah on currency exchange offices that transfer funds to Hamas. –0–

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China's Large Industrial Firms' Profits Down 1.7 Pct in Jan-July 2025 /more details/

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BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — The combined profits of China's major industrial enterprises fell 1.7 percent year on year in the first seven months of this year, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday.

In China, large industrial enterprises are defined as those with annual revenues from their main business activities of at least 20 million yuan (about $2.81 million). Their profits reached 4.02 trillion yuan from January to July.

In July, profits at major industrial enterprises in China fell by 1.5 percent compared with the same month last year, while the rate of decline was 2.8 percentage points slower than the figure recorded in June this year.

The GSU data showed that in July the profits of large enterprises in the country's manufacturing industry grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, with the growth rate being 5.4 percentage points higher than in June of this year. -0-

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/SCO Summit in Tianjin/ SCO gives new impetus to cooperation between Belarus and China in sports and tourism — Minister of Sports and Tourism of Belarus

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MINSK, August 27 /Xinhua/ — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is giving new impetus to cooperation between Belarus and China in sports and tourism, Belarusian Sports and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk told Xinhua in Minsk. He also praised the modern sports facilities built in Belarus with China's support and expressed confidence in the great prospects for deepening bilateral cooperation in sports and tourism.

In 2024, Belarus became a full member of the SCO. S. Kovalchuk emphasized that joining the organization was an important step for the country. Today, Belarus actively participates in the activities of the SCO and intends to make a significant contribution to its development.

According to the politician, the SCO provides member states with a broad platform for deepening cooperation in politics, economics, the humanitarian sphere and other areas. “Sport is a means of communication between people and cultures. The warm, friendly atmosphere created within the SCO gives people the opportunity to correctly build relationships in peace, in harmony, in mutual respect for each other,” the Minister of Sports and Tourism of Belarus emphasized.

S. Kovalchuk especially thanked China for the construction of modern sports facilities. According to him, the swimming pool and the National Football Stadium built with Chinese support meet the highest international standards and are already hosting major competitions. These world-class facilities provide Belarusian athletes with excellent conditions for training and performances, significantly increasing the country's capabilities in organizing large-scale international tournaments.

The minister also noted that China has put forward a number of initiatives within the SCO, including sports competitions agreed upon by member countries and the creation of expert groups to organize them. This demonstrates the practical success of the SCO in the sports sphere.

As an example of in-depth cooperation, S. Kovalchuk noted football. According to him, close ties have been established between the Olympic committees, sports associations, government agencies, educational institutions, as well as athletes and coaches of the two countries. Joint training and exchange of experience have become regular. He expressed confidence that further cooperation will allow Belarus and China to achieve new successes in the world football arena.

Speaking about the development of the tourism sector, S. Kovalchuk expressed the opinion that it is a “unique bridge” for strengthening friendship and mutual understanding. After the opening of direct flights, their occupancy remains high, and the flow of tourists is growing.

The minister invited Chinese friends to visit Belarus, noting the country's rich historical and cultural heritage, its high-quality medical and health infrastructure, unique nature and cuisine that combines Eastern and Western traditions. "More and more Chinese restaurants are opening in Belarus, and signs in Chinese are becoming a familiar element of the urban environment. Everything is done here to make Chinese guests feel "at home," the Xinhua source said.

"The Chinese are showing great interest in Belarus, and we are looking forward to their arrival. Our common goal is for as many people from both countries as possible to visit each other," S. Kovalchuk summed up. –0–

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