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Updated terminals to be installed in Moscow for voting for regional heads

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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Voters from several subjects of the Russian Federation will vote for the heads of their regions in Moscow using updated electronic terminals. They will be installed at all 14 extraterritorial polling stations that will operate in the capital from September 12 to 14.

An electronic voting terminal is a mini-computer with which a voter receives an anonymous digital ballot, marks it for the desired candidate, and sends his vote to the system. Each device is protected by a number of technologies and algorithms. All of them help make voting not only convenient and fast, but also completely protected from possible provocations.

For the upcoming elections The capital's specialists have prepared terminals that have become even more functional compared to those used in previous elections in Moscow. Built-in uninterruptible power supplies will ensure stable operation even in the event of voltage surges or power outages.

Before the ballot is displayed on the screen, the device will check the match between the voter's passport data and the electronic voting list. The main pages of the document will need to be scanned on the terminal. The system will recognize the passport data and compare it with the information from the electronic voting list, and will also prompt the user to check the correctness of the address displayed on the screen.

In addition, several signs will be used to verify that the citizen has presented an original document. To confirm identity, the voter will have to sign in a special terminal window. This will make sure that the real owner of the passport is voting.

Another new feature of the devices will help keep the vote secret from other people at the polling station. When you switch to the digital ballot, darkening curtains will automatically turn on on the screen. Thanks to them, no one from the outside will be able to see who exactly the voter is voting for.

If users have any questions about working with the terminal, they can ask members of the election commissions located at the polling stations. At any stage, they will help guests of the capital who have not voted using terminals before.

Voting for residents of a number of regions of the country where elections for governors and heads of republics have been scheduled will be organized in Moscow at the request of the Central Electoral Commission of the Russian Federation. Voters from the Arkhangelsk, Bryansk, Irkutsk, Kaluga, Kostroma, Kursk, Leningrad, Novgorod, Orenburg, Rostov, Sverdlovsk and Tambov regions, the Jewish Autonomous Region, Kamchatka, Krasnodar and Perm regions, the Komi Republic, the Chuvash Republic and Sevastopol will have the opportunity to cast their vote in their regional elections while in the capital. To do this, they must submit a corresponding application to public services portal.

Voters with approved applications for voting at their location will be able to choose the head of their region on September 12, 13 or 14 from 08:00 to 20:00 at any of the 14 polling stations in the capital. You must bring your passport with you. In addition, it is recommended to have a printed part of the application from the public services portal in paper or electronic form.

More information about how and where elections will be organized in Moscow for residents of other regions, as well as technologies for protecting electronic votes, can be found at special page mos.ru.

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Free training sessions will be held at the My Sports District festival at VDNKh

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On August 30, VDNKh will host a large-scale summer festival of healthy lifestyle "My Sports District".

Open master classes, training in various areas (fitness, wushu, yoga and others), sports attractions (giant chess and jenga, football billiards, cornhole, "Precise goal") and a quest have been prepared for the guests. Its participants will visit several festival sites, complete tasks and receive prizes.

Express consultations will be held at the end of the festival. Experts will answer questions on nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyle, and listeners will be able to receive personal recommendations.

The festival will become part of the project "Summer in Moscow"You can register bylink.

"My Sports District"— these are free regular workouts near your home with professional trainers. Classes are held all year round in workout zones, on sports yards and park grounds, in winter — on skating rinks and ski slopes, and in summer — on the roofs of the district centers "Mesto Vstrechi".

"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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Sobyanin: Moscow to extend central diameters to capitals of neighboring regions

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Moscow central diameters will be extended from the capital to the centers of neighboring regions. About one of the major transport projects, which are planned to be implemented in the coming years, spoke Sergei Sobyanin in an interview "Komsomolskaya Pravda".

"If we take an interregional project, this is the development of a central transport hub – the extension of our central diameters to the capitals of the regions that surround the Moscow region: Yaroslavl, Tula, Ivanovo, Tver, Smolensk. We are trying to do it with minimal capital costs, but we are building logistics in such a way as to increase the frequency of movement, the comfort of movement, and integrate it into the existing diameters," the Mayor of Moscow said.

He gave an example: it is very difficult to get from Smolensk to Moscow by suburban train today. As a result, people leave for the capital and stay there. If normal timed traffic is established, then it will be possible to travel from a neighboring region to Moscow to work and back. This will reduce the concentration of the population in the metropolis and make the placement of labor resources more comfortable.

Among the largest transport projects of the coming years, Sergei Sobyanin named the construction of the Moscow-Saint Petersburg high-speed railway (HSR).

"This is the first such project in Russia. And I am convinced that it should not be the only one. Railways are undergoing a certain revolution. HSR is the next generation of railways, such as they should be at a new stage of technological development," the Mayor of Moscow emphasized.

Among the most important city transport projects, Sergei Sobyanin named the construction of the metro, as well as the connection of the Solntsevo-Butovo road with the Moscow High-Speed Diameter.

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Sobyanin: It is important that new enterprises create jobs for Muscovites

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Moscow is actively moving towards creating new industrial potential. Sergei Sobyanin said this in an interview "Komsomolskaya Pravda".

"Today we have queues of people wanting to work in Moscow. In technology parks alone, we plan to create areas of about 2.5 million square meters within five years. Entire clusters are being created: food, microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, automobile manufacturing, aircraft manufacturing and many others. Moscow is regaining the flag of a leading city in high technology in our country," the Moscow Mayor emphasized.

The capital is seeing such projects as the production of almost the entire line of oncological drugs, satellites like Starlink, and drones that are admired not only in the special military operation but also at foreign exhibitions. The Moscow mayor emphasized that the capital is receiving a large number of requests for the supply of these products for export.

According to Sergei Sobyanin, it is also important for the city that new production facilities have high added value and are environmentally friendly, and that wages provide an opportunity to work primarily for Muscovites, and not migrants with a low level of education. And the capital faces the task of creating as many different jobs as possible in different parts of the city. This will also help to avoid one of the main problems in terms of traffic – pendulum labor migration, the movement of labor.

“We are definitely in favor of people not having to travel around Moscow unnecessarily, but finding work close to home,” added Sergei Sobyanin.

Thus, to solve these problems, one of the largest film clusters in the world was built near the Central Ring Road, and in Kommunarka, the “City” is being built, where dozens of office centers are planned to be created.

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At the Biocluster, schoolchildren will be taught about nature and cyber hygiene

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On September 6 and 7, the Biocluster natural science complex at VDNKh will host a knowledge festival for schoolchildren. It will include a series of entertainment and career guidance events, including expert lectures, exhibition tours, and a thematic exam.

On September 6, the event "Cubic Biology" is planned in Pavilion No. 31 "Geology". Guests will learn about the fine line between the living and the nonliving, see how modern science and art reveal the interrelations of everything that exists on the planet. The game library will organize competitions in the board games "Geomania" and "Flower Oracle". The events can be attended by entrance ticket to the museum.

In addition, on this day, a guided tour of the exhibition "Morphogenesis. Third Nature" will be held in Pavilion No. 29 "Floriculture and Landscaping". Participants will see rare species of flora and fauna and works of contemporary art, united in one space. The tour can be visited by entrance ticket to the museum, registration is required.

On September 7, in Pavilion No. 31 "Geology", guests will be treated to a tour of the exhibition "12 Signs of Life". On the same day, in Pavilion No. 29 "Floriculture and Landscaping", a zone of the company "Kaspersky Lab" will open. There you can learn about modern IT professions, career opportunities in this field, and also get advice from experts. Head of Children's Online Security Andrey Sidenko will give two lectures on security and cyber hygiene.

In addition, on September 7, the coworking area will host the event "Digital Lesson" as part of the all-Russian educational project in the field of digital technologies. This is a special course for children and adults dedicated to the topic of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Participants will be able to complete tasks and gain access to exclusive certificates and gifts.

The Knowledge Festival will conclude with an exam in biology and computer science. It uses materials similar to those used in the main and unified state exams.

The Biocluster complex is a large project of the Timiryazev State Biological Museum, combining scientific achievements, advanced educational methods and creative formats. This is a city landmark, where for the first time biology and contemporary art organically complement each other, forming a new image of a scientist – creative, open and close to society. Thanks to the biocluster, the museum is transformed into an open laboratory and a dynamic development platform for all ages, where everyone can become a researcher and find inspiration.

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Sergei Sobyanin told how city residents are changing Moscow's sports life

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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Since 2014, a unique platform "City of Ideas" gives residents of the capital the opportunity to make proposals for the development of various spheres of life in the capital. More than 626 thousand people have already joined it, and almost nine thousand ideas have already been implemented in practice. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about how Muscovites are changing the city's sports life in his blog.

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projects in the field of sports, I spoke about some of them recently. But the residents' proposals are not limited to the creation of new sports grounds. The discussion of various initiatives for the development of publicly accessible physical education and sports has generated enormous interest among Muscovites," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Participants of a special project in the format of a media platform "The city discusses Moscow sports", organized in March 2025, became almost 100 thousand people, and almost 30 thousand Muscovites within the framework of thematic projects proposed more than five thousand different ideas. Of these, the city took 176 best proposals into work. To date, 34 ideas of city residents have already been implemented.

Walking and running festival, immersive tours and parkour

Thus, in June, on the initiative of Muscovites, the walking and running festival "10,000 steps" was held. On the Boulevard Ring, 250 thousand city residents took part in mass running and walking starts, master classes, sports training, immersive excursions, dancing and other events.

A Nordic walking marathon took place on Tverskoy Boulevard, and an international yoga day took place in Tsaritsyno.

Parkour is actively developing in Moscow. From the beginning of summer until City Day, an extreme park with labyrinths and arches for performing various tricks was opened in Luzhniki. It will operate until City Day as part of the event "Moscow 2030. Sports. Man of the Future".

Russia's Largest Extreme Park Opens in LuzhnikiMuscovites are invited to the walking and running festival "10,000 steps"

Training, VR tournaments and adaptive sports

The forum site has several phygital zones where anyone can either practice independently or take part in master classes and tournaments. You can try yourself in phygital hockey, basketball, football, dancing and laser tag.

Thanks to the project "My Sports District" Moscow residents can join Zumba and dance fitness training for free, as well as do yoga and stretching on the roofs of the district centers "Mesto Vstrechi" (Meeting Place).

City residents can also play team sports (football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton), fitness, running, roller sports, aqua aerobics, wushu. And also go skating on the open rink in Luzhniki. In total, this summer, within the framework of the project, you can practice 15 sports on 139 sites.

Muscovites actively support the development of adaptive sports for children with autism and disabilities. Special training helps children not only improve their physical fitness, but also improve their communication skills. This year, they are trained in track and field, cross-country skiing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo and alpine skiing. Monthly event announcements posted on mos.ru.

“Thanks to the City of Ideas project, every Muscovite can contribute to the development of the city, and I encourage everyone to share their ideas and proposals,” concluded Sergei Sobyanin.

Muscovites to propose ideas for developing sports in the capital — Sergei SobyaninSobyanin: "City of Ideas" collected Muscovites' proposals on Moscow's cultural life

 

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Polytechnic University presented the experience of engineering classes at the Leningrad Region Pedagogical Council

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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More than 600 representatives of the Leningrad Region education system gathered in Gatchina for a large-scale pedagogical council to sum up the results of the academic year and determine development vectors for the future. The event was attended by the Vice-Rector for Additional and Pre-University Education of SPbPU Dmitry Tikhonov and the Acting Director of the Center for Work with Educational Organizations Georgy Shkolnik.

The topic of the pedagogical council this year was "Education Development Strategy: Consolidation of Federal and Regional Decisions". The forum turned into a key platform for dialogue between the authorities, educational institutions and the expert community. The Governor of the Leningrad Region Alexander Drozdenko, Senator of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Sergey Perminov, Director of the Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Larisa Falkovskaya, Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Irina Potekhina and Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad Region Sergey Bebenin addressed the audience with welcoming words.

The central element of the program was the work of 13 thematic sections. Dmitry Tikhonov spoke at the section "Development of the career guidance potential of the regional education system: specialized pre-professional classes and cluster approach."

The participants of the section discussed the creation and development of a system of specialized pre-professional classes as an effective tool for early career guidance. Particular attention was paid to models of network interaction between schools, colleges, universities and industrial enterprises within the framework of the cluster approach. Dmitry Tikhonov shared with colleagues the successful experience of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in organizing pre-university training and implementing projects aimed at identifying and supporting talented schoolchildren focused on engineering and technical specialties.

Dmitry Vladimirovich spoke about the role of the leading technical university in implementing the cluster approach and forming a continuous educational chain "school – university – enterprise". He shared the experience of SPbPU in organizing project activities of schoolchildren, the work of engineering classes and the implementation of additional education programs that allow identifying and supporting talented applicants focused on engineering specialties.

The report paid special attention to the new stage of development of this project directly in the Leningrad Region. Dmitry Vladimirovich reported that this academic year, with the support of the Committee for General and Professional Education of the Leningrad Region, specialized pre-professional "Engineering IT classes" were created in nine general education organizations of the region.

He called the training of teaching staff an important component. As part of the cooperation, SPbPU has already conducted advanced training for 40 teachers from schools in the Leningrad Region on the topic of "Conducting career guidance work in engineering classes: modern approaches and tools." In addition, more than 100 teachers from St. Petersburg and the region completed a three-month training program for drawing teachers using the domestic software "Nanosoft."

The creation of engineering classes is not a one-time event, but the beginning of a long journey for schoolchildren. We help not only to give them in-depth knowledge, but to immerse them in a professional environment, show real tasks and form motivation to obtain an engineering education, which is in demand by leading industrial enterprises of the Leningrad Region. Participation in such large-scale regional events as the pedagogical council is extremely important for the university. This allows us to directly interact with the pedagogical community, build long-term partnerships with schools and, ultimately, train specialists for high-tech sectors of the economy, – noted Dmitry Tikhonov.

The council members developed specific proposals for scaling up the best practices of career guidance work throughout the region, which will be taken into account in the strategy for the development of education in the Leningrad Region.

An award ceremony for the best teachers in the region was also held. For significant achievements in the field of education and many years of conscientious work, 38 representatives of the Leningrad Region education system received state and regional awards.

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SPbPU Master from Nigeria Ibeojo Godwin Ojore: "Use all the opportunities"

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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Ibeojo Godwin Ojore, a graduate of the SPbPU Master's program from Nigeria in the field of "Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering", told us about his unusual path from Africa to one of the leading technical universities in Russia and shared his impressions of his studies.

– Godwin, good afternoon! How did you end up in Russia and at the Polytechnic?

— I came to Russia seven years ago for a quality higher education — I completed both my bachelor's and master's degrees here. I chose Russia because of its strong engineering school and prospects. I entered the Polytechnic University for several reasons: I was attracted by the quality of teaching in English, my friends recommended the university, and the deciding factor was a scholarship won as a result of the Open Doors international Olympiad for master's degrees. And I can say: I fell in love with this country!

— Why did you choose energy?

— My interest was born from personal experience. As children, we constantly faced power outages. This awakened a desire to solve such problems. Participation in competitions and communication with passionate people, including my brother, an electrical engineer, strengthened my choice. I realized that I wanted to contribute to the development of energy.

— Tell us about your scientific work at the Polytechnic.

— My supervisor suggested delving deeper into nuclear energy, and I agreed. Although my first application for the competition did not pass, I did not give up. I began to actively attend conferences and gain experience. An unforgettable experience was the World Youth Festival in Sochi in 2023! Winter schools are especially valuable: there I deepened my knowledge and represented Russian and global nuclear energy.

— What were your first impressions of St. Petersburg and the Polytechnic?

— First, it’s very cold! I’m from the south, where winter is minus five. It was a shock! But then the architecture captivated me — incredibly beautiful. And at the Polytechnic… The teachers are just perfect! They explain things perfectly, they’re always ready to help, even if you write at night. The level of the lecturers is very high. Studying in English for a master’s degree is a great solution, a diploma in English is a big plus.

— What was the most difficult?

— Honestly, the master's degree did not seem very difficult, since it was in English, the bachelor's degree was more difficult. The main difficulty for foreigners is the Russian language. The teachers were my main support. They gave additional materials, links, explained things instantly. I did not spend much time trying to figure it out myself.

— How did you cope with the workload?

— Personal life? There was almost none! I worked and studied at the same time, I had to provide for myself. So I concentrated on lectures and studied at night, from twelve to three. In the morning — classes, then work. That’s how I built my schedule.

— Were there any difficulties with adaptation or language?

— The bureaucracy was generally clear, only at the beginning, in the international department, there were queues due to the workload. With the language? Oh yes! When I arrived in November 2018, it was incredibly difficult. The academic language of the teachers was new to me. Thanks to the senior students — they advised me to record lectures, then analyze them at home, take pictures of the slides. Now I understand almost everything!

— Did you manage to immerse yourself in Russian culture?

— Yes! I have Russian friends, I have visited them, listened to music, tried the cuisine. I didn’t like all the dishes right away (at first the borscht seemed like “water” after our thick soups), but I try to respect the culture and people. The experience was very positive. I also celebrate holidays — New Year, Christmas. I go to visit friends out of town. It’s like family.

— What are your plans after graduation?

— A difficult question! I applied for an Open Doors scholarship for postgraduate studies. But now I think that I want not pure electrical engineering, but something related to business applications (engineering, project management), since I plan to start my own business. I want to get real practical experience, I am looking for an internship or a job. A Polytechnic diploma will definitely help — the university is very prestigious, it is known and respected at conferences. It opens doors.

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

— Take advantage of all the opportunities! Participate in programs, conferences, anything! Networking is key. Meet people, make friends. Sometimes connections are more important than knowledge alone. Don’t be afraid to come and ask. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem stupid! The teachers here are always ready to help. And get more involved in extracurricular activities — I was too focused on studying and work, and this needs to be corrected. Polytechnic has a lot to offer!

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/SCO Summit in Tianjin/ SCO development speaks of its attractiveness and viability – expert from Sri Lanka

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

COLOMBO, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has continued to grow and expand over the past 24 years, demonstrating its inclusiveness as well as its attractiveness and viability, Yasiru Ranaraja, a local international affairs expert and founding director of the Belt and Road Initiative-Sri Lanka, told Xinhua on Thursday.

According to him, the SCO, the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic coverage and population, provides a reliable platform for promoting equal dialogue and solidarity in addressing regional issues. It also helps member states combat terrorism and stimulate economic growth, "which is crucial for strengthening regional security," the expert added.

“As we see, many countries want to join it as dialogue partners and full members, which indicates recognition of the organization by the international community,” noted Y. Ranarajah.

The SCO offers a valuable platform for cooperation among countries in the Global South, the source said. Against the backdrop of global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and protectionism, the SCO embodies “a more equitable and inclusive vision of regional governance,” the expert noted.

Sri Lanka is a dialogue partner of the SCO. Ranarajah said the country is seeking deeper engagement with the organisation, particularly in areas such as security, counter-terrorism, supply chains and port cooperation.

Sri Lanka attaches great importance to the development of ports and hopes to join the SCO regional trade integration efforts, the expert said. The establishment of a regional platform for port cooperation will significantly reduce the country's costs of operating ports and handling cargo, while enhancing the competitiveness of regional trade, he added. –0–

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Australia expels Iranian ambassador over anti-Semitic attacks

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SYDNEY, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused Iran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks in Australia and announced that Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi had been ordered to leave the country.

Speaking at a press conference, the Prime Minister said the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) had gathered credible evidence that Iran had orchestrated at least two anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish communities in Sydney and Melbourne since October 2023.

"Iran tried to cover up its involvement, but ASIO believes it was behind the attacks," said Mr Albanese.

The Australian embassy in Tehran has suspended its activities and all its diplomats are safe in a third country, the prime minister said.

E. Albanese also said that the Australian government would add Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the list of terrorist organizations.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it was the first time an ambassador had been expelled from the country since World War II and urged all Australians in Iran to leave the Islamic republic if it was safe for them to do so. –0–

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