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More than 210,000 people have already attended events in the capital's Lomonosov cluster.

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Since its opening in January 2023, the Lomonosov Innovation Cluster has hosted nearly a thousand forums, exhibitions, festivals, and business conferences. About 200 of these took place in 2025. Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

"Most of the events were dedicated to innovation in various sectors, such as information technology, transportation, construction, and urban planning. More than 210,000 residents and visitors to the capital attended, including 65,500 this year," said Natalia Sergunina.

In March, the cluster hosted the Moscow Technological Infrastructure Forum, attended by over a thousand entrepreneurs, developers, and representatives of city departments. They discussed the creation and improvement of innovation platforms, attracting investment, and developing support measures in this area.

The youth festival "Career Night," held in the cluster as part of the "Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030" forum in August, was attended by 3,400 people. Quests, quizzes, resume-writing workshops, and meetings with representatives of various professions were prepared for them. Last summer, the Lomonosov cluster hosted the international youth festival "LCT. Fest." Over seven thousand people attended, including inventors, technology competition finalists, and IT specialists. The business program featured international speakers, including those from the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. The Lomonosov cluster's modern congress and exhibition infrastructure allows it to host large-scale exhibitions, presentations of new developments, and other events. The cluster is the flagship of the Vorobyovy Gory Innovation Science and Technology Center of Lomonosov Moscow State University. Seventy-six innovative companies have become its residents. The 65,000-square-meter space features coworking centers, laboratories, and corporate offices, employing over two thousand specialists. Stay up-to-date with the latest news on Moscow's official messaging channels. Max And Telegram.

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The Polytechnic University's Engineering League at the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome

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In September, a group of young engineers, participants in the Polytechnic University's "Engineering League" rocket science intensive, embarked on a truly cosmic journey. They visited the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome, where they not only witnessed the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle but also experienced the history of space exploration.

The trip was organized by the Polytechnic University's Student Admissions Center and coincided with the 27th International Conference "Rocket Modeling in Aerospace Education for Young People." The event brought together 154 young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries to discuss the design, construction, and launch of rocket models.

The Polytechnic delegation was accompanied by Yegor Temirgaliev, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial Management. The group included 10 students from St. Petersburg schools passionate about space and rocket science. Their stay at Baikonur was extremely intensive. The students lived on the grounds of the Chelomey International Space School (ISS), and were personally guided on tours by the ISS director and cosmodrome staff—all industry experts.

Over the course of a week, the young polytechnic students saw almost everything. They visited Assembly and Test Building (ATB) No. 112, where the Soyuz rockets are assembled, stood at the Gagarin Launch Pad—the historic site where the first human spaceflight began, and saw the Buran orbiter's landing complex and the Energia rocket launch command post.

They also visited the memorial houses of Sergei Korolev and Yuri Gagarin, which preserve the unique atmosphere of the era of the first space victories, and strolled along Cosmonaut Alley, where every tree was planted by cosmonauts. The highlight of the trip was the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle carrying supplies for the ISS, which the participants observed from a short distance. This spectacle left no one indifferent.

Safira Tavliyarova, an 11th-grade student at Academic Gymnasium No. 56, shared her impressions: "The moment the fuel ignites, the entire sky is bathed in a bright light; it feels like the sun has returned for a moment. The flames flare up and rise. Everything around you bursts into flames, and you feel the warmth on your face, even though you're a kilometer away. You feel the vibrations of the rocket's takeoff through your entire body. This event reminded me that anything is possible in this world."

As Safira noted, the journey to Baikonur took almost two days, including a flight, a border crossing by car, and a train ride. However, all the difficulties were worth it, thanks to the unforgettable experience of immersing yourself in the world of cosmonautics.

"This trip left a warm, pleasant mark on my life. In my opinion, such impressions, emotions, and events are worth living for," she added.

This trip is a shining example of the Polytechnic University's strategy for engaging talented young people. The Engineering League project allows schoolchildren not only to gain theoretical knowledge in rocket science but also to see its practical application in the real economy, meet future employers, and immerse themselves in the professional environment.

"Seeing the scale of the space industry with your own eyes, feeling the power of engineering and the vibrations of a rocket taking off is an invaluable experience," notes Yegor Temirgaliyev. "Such experiences become a powerful motivation for young people to study the exact sciences in depth, enroll in technical universities, and eventually create their own breakthrough projects here at the Polytechnic University."

The Polytechnic University's Engineering League educational intensive program continues to open doors to the world of high technology and real science for talented schoolchildren, igniting new stars in the country's engineering firmament.

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The heating season has begun in the capital.

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Specialists from the city's economy complex have begun workheat supply in the capital's buildings. The phased process of turning on heating will take several days. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works Petr Biryukov.

"Due to the drop in average daily outside temperatures, at the direction of the Moscow Mayor, we have begun switching the heating system to winter mode. Social institutions, including schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and clinics, will be the first to receive heat. At the same time, we will begin turning on heating in residential buildings and office buildings, followed by retail and industrial establishments," noted Pyotr Biryukov.

The heating system will be supplied in stages. Heating will be restored to all city facilities within a few days.

All systems and heating networks are fully prepared for heating. More than 74,000 facilities, including over 34,000 residential buildings, have been prepared for the autumn-winter period. All work was completed on schedule.

From May to September, specialists conducted hydraulic and temperature tests of the heating networks. This helped identify vulnerable areas early and perform repairs. These measures will ensure uninterrupted heat supply to consumers during the upcoming season.

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Scientists from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering are developing a methodology for predicting the reliability of steel-reinforced concrete structures.

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The Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction (TSiDMS) continues research into steel-reinforced concrete structures of superstructures under conditions of incomplete compatibility between steel beams and reinforced concrete slabs.

Although composite superstructures are now widely used in medium- and large-scale bridge projects, their calculation methodology has not been fully developed. In particular, one of the remaining open questions is the adequate analysis of connecting elements—one of the most important components of a composite structure that ensures the combined performance of the slab and beam.

The standard engineering approach, enshrined in both Russian and international design codes, assumes the connection between the slab and beam via connecting elements to be absolutely rigid in shear, which is rarely achieved in practice. While such a simplification is acceptable for new bridges, it appears inappropriate for existing structures or for assessing the durability of new bridges.

Nikolai Kozak, Associate Professor of the Department of Structural Engineering and Design, proposes evaluating steel-reinforced concrete structures using a method that takes into account the gradual decrease in shear stiffness of connecting elements, which depends on the process of accumulation of fatigue damage.

The general concept of the methodology includes an iterative calculation of structures with the determination of the level of damage accumulation in the elements of the connection and updating their rigidities (the concept is shown in the figure).

Today, the department's staff, including both faculty and students, is conducting research to develop methods for determining components such as:

models for reducing the rigidity of connecting elements; a model for calculating the load based on data on the actual traffic composition; methods for determining reliability indicators.

The research is being carried out within the framework of research projects by the research and teaching staff of SPbGASU using internal grants in 2025.

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Sobyanin announced the winners of the grant competition for socially oriented NGOs.

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The capital summed up the results of the traditional Moscow Mayor's grant competition for socially oriented non-profit organizations. From more than 700 applications, 229 of the best were selected—from patriotic initiatives to healthy lifestyle projects. Almost a third of the winners were organizations receiving grant support for the first time. This was reported in its blog Sergei Sobyanin reported.

Applicants could apply for one of 12 categories: volunteerism and volunteering, charity, family policy, youth initiatives, metropolitan ecology, heritage preservation, city safety, healthy lifestyle, civic initiatives, urban innovation, creative projects, and media.

"The most popular category was 'Youth of Moscow,' with 55 winners. 'Our Heritage' was in second place with 49 winners. 32 social projects won in the 'Healthy Lifestyle and Sports' category," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Nonprofits with more than a year of experience will receive up to five million rubles, while newcomers with more than six months of experience will receive up to 500,000 rubles. The total competition budget is 600 million rubles.

Nomination "Charity"

Among the winners in the Charity category is the Stroke Foundation ORBIIt provides comprehensive support to stroke survivors and their families, and also focuses on disease prevention.

The foundation's main project is a hotline where specialists (psychologists, doctors, and lawyers) provide free, anonymous consultations. They help people understand their situation, resolve social, domestic, and legal issues, and cope with emotional difficulties after a stroke.

With the grant funds, the foundation will continue to operate the hotline and plan to organize a charity sale of items from Russian designers to support stroke survivors.

Nomination "Youth of Moscow"

The Foundation for New Technologies in Education won the "Youth of Moscow" category. BaytikThe organization is implementing the "Prof.IT" project—an early career guidance program in information technology—for sixth-graders. The students will study programming, robotics, modeling, and digital creativity at the children's IT technology park.

The program includes excursions to scientific institutes and technology companies. It is planned that over 300 students will receive career guidance and, if desired, further specialized education.

Nomination "Healthy Lifestyle and Sports"

A non-profit organization received support for the competition in the Healthy Lifestyle and Sports category. Dream LeagueHer grant project offers a unique rehabilitation program that combines physical activity and creative pursuits. It is designed for children with disabilities, including those with central palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and visual and hearing impairments.

Throughout the year, participants will engage in various sports: alpine skiing in winter, rollerblading in summer, and rock climbing in any season. Creative workshops will also be offered to support children's balanced development.

Nomination "Ecology of the Metropolis"

The fund was supported in the "Ecology of the Metropolis" nomination "Second wind", which specializes in the comprehensive management of textile waste: collection, sorting, redistribution, and recycling of clothing. The collected items are manually sorted in warehouses. Those suitable for further use are sent to low-income families or sold through charity shops, while those unusable are sent for recycling.

Educational outreach plays a key role in the foundation's activities. With the grant's support, the organization will continue to develop its workshop—an open space where visitors can not only repair old items but also try their hand at design and creativity. It regularly hosts master classes on sewing, accessory and toy making, as well as educational lectures by professional stylists on conscious consumption.

Family Moscow Nomination

The project "Workshop of Hope: Family Inspiration" won the "Family Moscow" category. International Union for Patient Care and Support, in which special military operation veterans and their families will take part in creative activities, meet with a family psychologist, and receive comprehensive support.

The project will help overcome feelings of isolation, improve psychological well-being, and gain motivation for development and self-realization.

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The 25th meeting of the Subcommittee on Sports Cooperation under the Chinese-Russian Commission on Humanitarian Cooperation was held.

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Beijing, September 24 (Xinhua) — The 25th meeting of the Subcommittee on Sports Cooperation under the China-Russia Humanitarian Cooperation Commission was held via videoconference on Tuesday, the China Sports Daily reported.

The meeting was chaired by Li Jing, Deputy Director of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, and Alexey Morozov, Deputy Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation.

Both sides praised the fruitful results of Chinese-Russian sports exchanges and cooperation in recent years, exchanging views on issues such as friendly exchanges in physical education and sports between the two countries, developing talent pools for sports competitions, cooperation in winter sports and local sports exchanges, promoting traditional sports, and the China-Russia Youth Games. Many consensuses were reached.

The two sides agreed to continue implementing the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders, step by step enhancing the significance of Chinese-Russian cooperation in sports, giving greater impetus to the development of physical education and sports in both countries, strengthening the profound friendship between the sports circles and peoples of the two countries, and jointly writing a new chapter in the Chinese-Russian comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in the new era.

The meeting of the Subcommittee on Sports Cooperation under the China-Russia Commission on Humanitarian Cooperation is held once a year. The event is hosted alternately by the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation.

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Belarus invested $9.8 billion in fixed capital in the first eight months of 2025, according to Belstat.

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Minsk, September 24 (Xinhua) — Belarus invested 33.2 billion Belarusian rubles (approximately $9.8 billion) in fixed capital from January to August 2025, the country's National Statistical Committee (Belstat) reported.

The Minsk region's share of the total volume of used investments in fixed capital amounted to 25.1 percent. In Minsk, 21.6 percent of investments were used, in the Brest region – 12.9 percent, in the Gomel region – 13.1 percent, in the Grodno region – 9.6 percent, in the Vitebsk region – 9 percent, in the Mogilev region – 8.6 percent.

In the technological structure of investments in fixed capital in Belarus, construction and installation work accounts for 48.6 percent, machinery, equipment, and vehicles – 38 percent. Other work and costs account for 11.1 percent, and intellectual property assets – 2.3 percent.

By type of ownership, 39.6 percent were state investments in fixed capital, 54.1 percent were private, and 6.3 percent were foreign. –0–

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The China-Russia-Mongolia Invitational Youth Boxing Tournament will be held in Inner Mongolia.

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BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — The 2025 China-Russia-Mongolia Invitational Youth Boxing Tournament "Belt and Road" will be held from October 5 to 9 in Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

According to the news portal chinanews.com.cn, a total of approximately 200 young boxers from 12 teams from Russia, Mongolia, as well as from the Chinese provinces of Shandong, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region will take part in the series of competitions.

Athletes will compete for awards in 40 categories of competitions in four groups: Men's Group A, Women's Group A, Men's Group B and Women's Group B.

As it became known, the tournament aims to strengthen ties between China, Russia, and Mongolia through sport, particularly by fostering mutual understanding and friendship among young people. The event will also provide a platform for mutual learning and exchange of experiences between young athletes from different countries.

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China expects record grain harvest in 2025

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Beijing, September 24 (Xinhua) — China expects a bumper grain harvest this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on Tuesday.

Nearly 20 percent of the autumn grain harvest has now been collected nationwide. A stable spring grain harvest and an increase in the early rice yield have laid a solid foundation for the annual grain harvest, despite the droughts and floods that occurred earlier this year, the ministry reported.

According to the ministry, the summer harvest amounted to 149.74 million tons, and the early rice harvest amounted to 28.52 million tons, which is 340 thousand tons more year-on-year.

Summer harvests form the basis of China's annual grain production, and planting areas have been expanded, with yields exceeding average levels.

Technological advances were a key factor in the increase in grain yields, contributing 63.2 percent to the total. New varieties of corn, soybeans, and rice developed by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences contributed significantly to the increase in grain yields.

Modern agricultural machinery, such as hybrid tractors and gardening robots, is also used to increase efficiency.

Higher-quality and more efficient agricultural processing has also led to a significant increase in farmers' incomes. In 2024, per capita disposable income in rural areas rose to 23,119 yuan (approximately $3,254), and more than 100,000 large agricultural processing enterprises operated nationwide, each with an annual turnover of at least 20 million yuan in their core business.

China has taken measures to boost agricultural consumption, with leading e-commerce companies launching promotions and financial institutions offering incentives. In July, the central government released a plan to further boost agricultural consumption, aiming to optimize supply, improve distribution, and stimulate market demand.

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A joint expedition of archaeologists from China and Central Asian countries took place in Xinjiang.

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BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — A joint expedition involving scientists from China and five Central Asian countries was held in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) from Sept. 12 to 20 as part of an archaeological project in the Fergana region.

The event was organized by the People's Government of Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and Northwest University (NWU), which is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Northwest China.

The expedition was aimed at showcasing China's achievements in archaeology and disseminating its experience in preserving cultural heritage sites, according to the Zhongxinshe news agency.

As part of the expedition, more than 50 Chinese and foreign scientists visited the cities of Urumqi, Hami, and the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where they became familiar with local archaeological sites, including the Jiaohe, Gaochang, and Beiting settlements.

At the NWU Ancient Nomadic Culture Research and Educational Base along the Great Silk Road, located in the Balikun Kazakh Autonomous County /Barkel Kazakh Autonomous County/ Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the expedition members were shown important archaeological discoveries made by Chinese researchers in the Eastern Tianshan region.

During the expedition, scientists confirmed the need for multilateral archaeological research, including a joint archaeological project in the Fergana region involving China, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The archaeologists are focusing on issues related to cooperation in joint excavations, the protection of cultural monuments, and the training of specialists.

The archaeological expedition to the XUAR is the third as part of the Fergana project. The first took place in 2019 in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan, and the second in 2023 in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan.

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