Category: Raw News

Posted on

New opportunities for Russian applicants: educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The acceptance of documents for new higher education programs for top specialists in the field of information technology (IT) is coming to an end.

In the 2025–2026 academic year, Polytechnic University will launch training aimed at preparing students to work as software engineers, product managers, and software engineers in telecommunications. The training of top specialists is carried out on the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the IT sector and leading universities.

The training will be focused primarily on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving IT business product problems, will be able to study cases and industry experience, participate in project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internships at enterprises.

Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help to get acquainted with the corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including KNS GROUP, will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but will also provide an opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern IT solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

List of top programs:

09.03.01_10 Design and development of digital ecosystems in the field of training 09.03.01 Computer Science and Computer Engineering; 09.03.04_04 Development of system and application software for modern information storage and transmission systems in the field of training 09.03.04 Software Engineering; 11.03.02_07 Algorithms for digital processing in telecommunication systems in the field of training 11.03.02 Infocommunication technologies and communication systems.

Detailed information and deadlines for submitting documents can be found atAdmissions Committee.

For reference.

Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects "Artificial Intelligence" and "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State", the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6,000 students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

Conference on Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulatory Systems: Call for Abstracts

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Those wishing to submit abstracts of their papers for the conference are advised to pay attention to the following topics.

— Regulatory competence. Key competencies required for regulators to operate effectively, with a particular focus on regulatory culture and human resource development.

— Regulatory flexibility. Strategies and approaches by regulatory bodies to increase flexibility and effectively respond to and anticipate changes brought about by innovation and new technologies.

— Strengthening the links. The role of regulators in strengthening the links within their “ecosystems” to create enabling conditions and promote the sustainable use of nuclear and radiation technologies.

“The participants’ input will be key to advancing the discussion among nuclear and radiation safety regulators to analyse, identify and propose solutions to critical regulatory issues,” said Jiang Fuming, Director of the IAEA Office of Safety and Security Coordination. “Participants will have the opportunity to directly interact with representatives of the global regulatory community.”

Abstracts of up to 600 words should be submitted electronically via the IAEA web-based submission system (IAEA-indico). The procedure for submitting abstracts can be found at website conferences.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

Global economic volatility due to US tariff policy has caused unemployment to rise in Australia: Treasurer

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

CANBERRA, July 18 (Xinhua) — Volatility in the global economy caused by U.S. tariffs is one reason for rising unemployment in Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday.

The politician told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that the volatility, unpredictability and uncertainty caused by US tariffs had become a "defining and permanent feature of the global economy" and Australia was not immune.

The federal government has heard from business leaders and economists that U.S. trade policy has influenced local hiring decisions, Chalmers said.

“I think people are embracing this uncertainty and unpredictability as the new normal. It requires us to change our thinking,” he said.

Official data released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Australia's unemployment rate rose from 4.1 per cent in May to 4.3 per cent in June, the highest since November 2021.

Chalmers said the rise in unemployment was unwelcome but not surprising, and the government forecast unemployment would rise further but remain below 5 per cent.

The treasurer made the announcement while in South Africa, where he is attending a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Durban.

In bilateral discussions and major meetings, the view has “definitely” emerged that the U.S. tariff policy is unjustified, unnecessary and an act of economic self-destruction, the official said. –0–

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

China's Daqing Oil Field Sees Oil, Gas Production Rise in H1 2025

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

HARBIN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Daqing Oilfield, China's largest onshore oil field, saw crude oil and natural gas production rise in the first half of 2025, according to Daqing Oilfield Co., Ltd.

During the reporting period, crude oil production at the field increased by 10.9 thousand tons year-on-year, while natural gas production increased by 222 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year.

In recent years, Daqing Oilfields has been actively developing new approaches to the transition to a "green economy". In the first six months, the capacity of the company's commissioned projects in the field of alternative energy sources reached 538.7 thousand kilowatts, and the volume of electricity generation was 554 million kWh.

Last year, the oil field produced more than 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas, demonstrating stable growth in its gas production for the 14th year in a row. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

Brown Giant Panda Spotted Again in Shaanxi Mountains

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

XI'AN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Staff at a national nature reserve in Zhouzhi County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, recently discovered rare footage of a brown giant panda captured by an infrared camera in 2025.

The footage was taken at 6:15 p.m. on January 1 in Zhennangou, a district near the main ridge of the Qinling Mountains that falls under the jurisdiction of the Laoxiancheng Nature Reserve. In the video, the brown giant panda appears strong and healthy as it walks calmly in the snow.

Zhouzhi Nature Reserve is located on the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains. This is the second time the reserve has independently recorded a brown giant panda in the wild, after April 16, 2021. This is the 12th time an individual of this subspecies of giant panda has been spotted in Shaanxi Province.

Brown giant pandas are extremely rare. So far, scientifically documented sightings of brown giant pandas, including this one, have only been recorded in four counties in Shaanxi Province – Foping, Yangxian, Taibai and Zhouzhi. All are located in the Qinling Mountains region. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

Students of the State University of Management visited the International Student Camp in Optina Pustyn

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Official website of the State –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Students of the State University of Management visited the II International Dostoevsky Student Camp in the Kaluga Region, which operated within the framework of the IV Spiritual and Educational Project "Days of Dostoevsky in Optina Pustyn 2025".

The project is dedicated to the memory of an important event in the writer's spiritual life and his work: on July 7, 1878, Fyodor Dostoevsky visited Optina Pustyn for the first time, where his meeting with the venerable elder Ambrose summed up the writer's many years of spiritual and creative quest, and the elder himself became the prototype of the elder Zosima in the writer's novel The Brothers Karamazov.

This year, the tent camp welcomed more than 200 participants from 17 universities in Russia and Belarus, and citizens of 24 countries.

At the official opening, the participants of the spiritual and educational project were addressed by the monastery's abbot Bishop Joseph, the governor of the Kaluga region, a graduate of the State University of Management Vladislav Shapsha, the writer's great-great-grandson Alexey Dostoevsky, and also by video address by the head of the Russian Book Union Sergey Stepashin. After the official part, students of the universities, who were participating in the event for the first time, planted trees on the alley of oaks.

As part of the three-day program, the participants went on an excursion to Optina Pustyn, took part in the historical quest “Along the Route of the Pilgrims of the 19th Century,” during which they completed tasks based on Old Slavonic games and amusements, rafted on a pontoon across the Zhizdra River, walked along the historical pilgrimage trail that has existed for more than 3 centuries, and attended motivational meetings and discussions with famous people.

Nikita Smirnov, a student of the State and Municipal Administration program, shared his impressions of the trip: “The Dostoevsky Camp was not just an event for me, but a real intellectual and spiritual discovery. This is a place where bright, thinking people from different parts of the world meet, where discussions are born that inspire the search for deep meanings, and where every day gives something valuable. This is a place where meanings are truly born. Now these days, filled with live communication and joint discoveries, will forever remain in my memory.”

"Our trip was a pleasant discovery, accompanied by new meetings, gaining new knowledge about Russian culture and Orthodoxy, its role in the life of a Russian person and its significance for the current and future generations. Optina Pustyn is certainly not so much a historical center as a cultural one, where since the 12th century people have gathered and continue to gather, tirelessly fighting for enlightenment and the development of spirituality in people, for the opportunity to introduce people to God's commandments," added Dmitry Kamchatov, a student of the Economics program.

Diana Mikhailova, a student in the Economics program, confirmed: "The trip to Optina Pustyn was a truly unforgettable event for students from many countries, and the camp itself was located in a very picturesque area. There were many excursions and events aimed at both cultural development and bringing students from different universities closer together. Thanks to the camp program, many students understood such spiritual values as kindness, love for God, for one's neighbor, for the Motherland."

A student of the Banking and Digital Banking program, Lyubov Aleksandrovskaya, noted the high level of organization of the project: “I would like to express my gratitude to all the organizers: the Bishop and the brethren for their prayers, the hosts, photographers, invited speakers, sponsors, the director, DJs, volunteers, representatives of the security structure, who modestly, but faithfully and reliably did their job. It seems to me that the unique atmosphere in the camp is due to the fact that everyone in their place works sincerely, with soul, with a kind attitude to everyone around them. And, of course, thanks to the guys. Thank you for these wonderful 5 days to everyone, and prosperity to the project!”

The participation of students of the State University of Management in the project became possible thanks to cooperation with the rector of the Church of St. Andrew Bogolyubsky in Volzhsky, Father Kirill. Let us recall that the State University of Management also holds patriotic events, meetings with heroes of the SVO, talks about marriage and family, and sends dry souls and trench candles made by students to the front as part of the "GUU – SVOim" campaign.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

​The 8th China (Ordos) International Cashmere and Wool Exhibition Opened

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

On July 18, the 8th China (Ordos) International Cashmere and Wool Expo opened in Dongsheng District, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It not only created an effective platform for exchange and cooperation in the global cashmere and wool industry, but also injected strong impetus into the high-quality development of cashmere and wool industry in Ordos.

During the exhibition, 11 diverse activities will also be held, including a presentation on attracting investment to the cashmere industry in Ordos, which will promote the comprehensive and multi-level development of exchange and cooperation in this industry.

It is reported that the exhibition was carefully organized into 6 large exhibition areas, which attracted more than 30 international companies from 10 countries including the UK, France, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Mongolia, as well as nearly 200 exhibitors and more than 220 buyers.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

Former Deputy Chairperson of the 13th CPPCC National Committee's Education, Science, Health and Sports Commission Liu Hui Under Investigation

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — Liu Hui, vice head of the Education, Science, Health and Sports Commission of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has been placed under investigation for serious violations of party discipline and the law, an official statement said on Friday.

Liu Hui is being investigated by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

China's Ministry of Commerce has called on the US to continue lifting some unreasonable trade restrictions after approving Nvidia chip sales

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China believes the United States should abandon zero-sum thinking and continue to lift a series of unreasonable trade and economic restrictions against China, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said Friday.

China has noted that the United States recently announced on its own initiative that it would approve sales of Nvidia H20 chips to China, an official from the above-mentioned ministry said in response to a request to comment on the US move. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.

Posted on

China Launches Wind Energy Technology Courses for Representatives from Belt and Road Initiative Countries

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — A wind energy technology course opened Thursday morning in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, for representatives from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

According to the Gansu Daily newspaper, 28 cadets from 9 countries, including Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Egypt, Costa Rica, Kenya and Nigeria, took part in the opening ceremony of the courses.

The training courses will last 21 days. The program of the courses includes professional lectures, technological exchanges, seminars, study tours, etc.

Representatives from different countries will systematically study applied wind energy technologies and management experience in this area.

Gansu Province has advantages in resources, production and technology in solar and wind energy development.

It should be recalled that the Gansu Institute of Natural Energy Resources has been involved in organizing training courses to provide assistance to foreign countries since 1991. To date, a total of 109 international training courses on renewable energy such as solar and wind energy have been held. The training projects have trained more than 2,800 government officials and senior technical personnel for more than 130 countries. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

.