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Commedia dell'arte for children and "Orchestra Rehearsal." What premieres will Lenkom and the Central House of Drama present?

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IN Lenkom Mark Zakharov a gathering of two troupes took place at once: the Lenkom artists began their 99th season, and the theater Center for Drama and Directing (CDR) — 28th. Their plans were outlined by the head of the CDR, Vladimir Pankov, who was also appointed artistic director of the Lenkom Theatre in January.

Both troupes are currently in the process of merging, and they will be fully united by the end of 2025.

Lenkom premieres

This season, Mark Zakharov's Lenkom Theatre will release two premieres, directed by Vladimir Pankov.

First, Orchestra Rehearsal, will take place on December 13 and 14. The play is based on the screenplay of the film of the same name, directed by Italian Federico Fellini in 1978. Additionally, this production will incorporate stories from the creative life of the Lenkom Theatre's artistic director, Mark Zakharov, who passed away in 2019. The performance will feature artists from both companies—a total of approximately 80 actors and 20 musicians will take the stage.

The second premiere will take place in the spring. Vladimir Pankov will take on the novel "The Golden Calf" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov. The director announced his intention to work on this work earlier this year, but further details will be announced later.

On October 13, Mark Zakharov's birthday, Alexander Abdulov's "Backyards" project will be revived. In the late 1980s, the artist began holding lively concerts in the theater's courtyard, but these ceased in the early 1990s. The new "Backyards" will retain the same spirit, but will also perform indoors as well as outdoors. Vladimir Pankov will direct the first concert, dedicated to Zakharov and Abdulov.

Mosbilet has launched exclusive ticket sales for the Lenkom premiere.

Lenkom's tour

Very soon, in October and November, the Lenkom Theatre's artists will go on tour. They will perform the play in St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, and Yekaterinburg. Tout Paye, or Everything's Paid.

In February, they will travel to Samara with their signature show – a musical. Juno and Avos.

The artists will also be traveling to Tyumen, Snezhinsk, Sochi, and Krasnodar. Details of these trips will be announced later.

Premieres of the Central Development Center

The Center for Drama and Directing will present its new plays at the Central House of Drama on Sokol. The Central House of Drama on Begovaya will be closed for renovations.

The first performance of a new play "Cruel Games" The play was staged on September 5th by actress and director Faina Koloskova, a student of Vladimir Pankov. It was based on one of the most famous plays by Soviet playwright Alexei Arbuzov—the story of how the lives of the "golden boys" Kai, Nikita, and Terentiy are completely changed by the arrival of a girl named Nelya.

The director's goal was not only to explore the characters' inner lives but also to show how 1970s music resonates today. The performance will feature artists from the Central House of Drama and recent graduates of the GITIS Sound Drama Department.

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A premiere for the youngest audiences is also expected. Director Anna Trifonova, who teaches in this department, will adapt Italian writer Gianni Rodari's play "Comedy of Harlequin, Pulcinella, and Columbine Taking Exams, and of Stenterello, Duremarov's Assistant" (1951) for the stage. The characters will attempt to pass the exam without preparing, and the audience will discover the outcome. The actors will use masks from the medieval commedia dell'arte.

"Students from the GITIS Sound Drama Department will perform in the play," Vladimir Pankov explained. "What does the Center for Drama and Performing Arts do? The Center is nurturing a whole new generation of artists. This is crucial today, so that we don't end up with nothing. I'm talking about young directors, actors, musicians, and composers."

Additionally, the "CDR. Start" project, which gives young talents the opportunity to present performances created within their institutes, will continue. The project's repertoire is planned to include the production "To Moscow—to Dispel the Longing," based on Nikolai Kolyada's play.

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Five people died in a fire at a police station in Colombia.

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Bogotá, September 17 (Xinhua) — At least five people were killed and seven others injured in a fire at a police station in the city of Funsa, Cundinamarca Department, central Colombia, department Governor Jorge Emilio Rey announced on Wednesday.

"Those in custody apparently burned mattresses and started a fire," the governor wrote on social media, adding that the wounded were in intensive care.

The governor said he had instructed local police and the Colombian Attorney General's Office to "launch an investigation to determine the causes of this tragic event."

Relatives of the victims accused the authorities of failing to take timely measures to rescue the detainees, and of firefighters arriving late.

In response to these accusations, the department governor stated that the relevant authorities would conduct an investigation into the incident. –0–

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The US Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 25 basis points.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to cut its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, the first cut since December 2024.

Recent data indicate a slowdown in economic activity in the first half of the year. Job growth slowed, and the unemployment rate rose but remains low. Inflation increased and remains slightly elevated, according to a statement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's main monetary policymaking body, following its meeting.

“In support of its objectives and in light of the changing balance of risks, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, to 4% to 4.25% per annum,” the statement said.

It is noted that when considering additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the FOMC will carefully evaluate incoming data, changing forecasts, and the balance of risks.

The FOMC also reaffirmed its commitment to returning inflation to 2 percent while maintaining maximum employment. –0–

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Jordan and Qatar called for a ceasefire in Gaza and pledged to strengthen cooperation.

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AMMAN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Jordan's King Abdullah II and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met here on Wednesday and jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, vowing to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

A statement released by the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan said the king condemned Israel's recent strike on Doha, as well as Israel's expanding ground operation in the Gaza Strip, and warned against Israeli violations at holy sites in Jerusalem.

He stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded humanitarian access to the enclave and expressed support for Qatar's mediation efforts, the statement said.

Both leaders reaffirmed their support for the legitimate rights of Palestinians.

The parties also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic and investment cooperation and called for the intensification of the activities of the Jordan-Qatar Joint Higher Committee, the statement said.

Calling the meeting "constructive," the Qatari Emir's office, the Amiri Diwan, reported on social media that both sides emphasized the need to coordinate bilateral efforts and strengthen joint Arab action to address looming risks in the region.

The priority must be to end the suffering of the Palestinians by finding a peaceful and comprehensive solution to their just cause in accordance with the decisions of international legitimate bodies, the office said.

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Shanghai aims to bring together 1,000 AI companies

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — The Zhangjiang AI Innovation City opened Tuesday in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, China's first artificial intelligence (AI) pilot zone. The city aims to bring together 1,000 AI enterprises with an industrial value of 100 billion yuan (approximately $14.08 billion) by 2030, creating a globally influential AI innovation hub.

The 2-square-kilometer city is located in the center of Zhangjiang Science City. It includes 700,000 square meters of industrial areas and 1 million square meters of auxiliary facilities, including conference halls and residential areas.

According to Zhu Hui, General Manager of Shanghai Zhangjiang Sciengate Towers Technology Development Co., Ltd., the AI Innovation City will showcase the advantages of AI industry clustering, establish a comprehensive support system, promote industrial upgrading, and help Pudong build a world-class AI cluster.

Ten high-quality development policies aimed at encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in Zhangjiang were also unveiled, offering subsidies such as computing power vouchers and support for public service platforms. A 2 billion yuan seed fund, established by the Pudong district government, will partner with over 20 institutions to provide financial services throughout the entire lifecycle.

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Three officers were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Pennsylvania.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — Three officers were killed and two were wounded in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon in York County, Pennsylvania, in the northeastern United States, local media reported.

According to CBS, the incident occurred just after 2:00 PM local time in the village of North Kodorus. Four officers were from the regional police department, and the fifth was a York County sheriff's deputy. Three officers died from their injuries, two of whom survived.

Officers were executing a warrant in the area when the suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire on them, officials said.

The report said Pennsylvania State Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Belarus' GDP grew by 1.6 percent in the first eight months of 2025 — Belstat

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Minsk, September 18 (Xinhua) — Belarus' gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.6 percent in the period from January to August 2025, according to data released by the Belarusian National Statistical Committee (Belstat) on Wednesday.

The country's GDP in current prices for the first eight months of 2025 amounted to 180.1 billion Belarusian rubles, or in comparable prices – 101.6 percent of the level of the same period in 2024.

The GDP deflator index for the period from January to August 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year amounted to 112.3 percent. –0–

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The NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies has launched a personnel reserve program for promising researchers in the field of biomedicine.

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Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies Novosibirsk State University's Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine (IMMT) announced the launch of a special research training program, "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine." This project, the institute's first initiative of its kind, aims to identify and support talented undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students seeking careers in medicine and psychology.

The program's goal is to create conditions for the further professional growth of young scientists within the university, enhance their competencies in conducting interdisciplinary research, and prepare participants for effective collaboration in modern scientific teams.

On September 15th of this year, the application process for the program closed. Approximately 30 applicants were selected—senior students studying in the General Medicine and Psychology programs, graduate students, and residents at the Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine who demonstrated high academic achievements and scientific success.

A key element of the program will be a mentoring system, pairing each participant with an experienced specialist—an NSU staff member or faculty member. Academic advisors will help young scientists develop individual career development plans, including participation in projects, publishing articles, and presenting their results at relevant conferences.

An educational component is also provided, including a series of lectures and training sessions focused on developing professional knowledge and soft skills: the ability to present research results, the basics of organizing interdisciplinary projects, knowledge of the principles of bioethics and conducting clinical trials, public speaking skills, and scientific writing.

"This initiative is important to us as a key element of our strategy for training highly qualified specialists for Russian science. Our goal is not only to cultivate a new generation of scientists, but also to provide young talent with the necessary conditions to realize their potential right here at the university," noted Yulia Samoylova, Director of the NSU Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies.

The project is being implemented as part of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program and is designed to last two years. Graduates who successfully complete the talent pool program will receive advantages in future employment at NSU research departments and partner organizations.

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An NSU student is creating a digital assistant that will help psychologists reduce their workload and avoid burnout.

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Student Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics Anna Arinicheva of Novosibirsk State University is developing an intelligent assistant for psychologists that takes over routine tasks and helps specialists focus on working with clients. The project won a student initiative competition and received a 1 million ruble grant from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).

According to the idea's creators, the AU assistant will take notes on consultations, systematize client information, and generate reports on their progress. A key feature of the solution is an interpretable algorithm for identifying cognitive biases, which highlights speech patterns and draws conclusions.

"The goal of our project isn't to replace psychologists, but to support them. Currently, specialists have to simultaneously take notes, ask questions, and monitor the client's nonverbal responses. This significantly reduces concentration and increases the risk of burnout. An AU assistant takes over the routine, freeing the psychologist to focus on working with the client," explains Anna Arinicheva.

The development is designed for individual consultations in both online and offline formats. It can be used by beginning specialists, as well as in clinics, government agencies, and corporate corporations, where the workload of a single psychologist is particularly high. Moreover, all the assistant's findings must be verified by a specialist—the technology serves as a support tool, not a replacement for a professional.

"Our solution is especially relevant for growing professionals, aggregator platforms, and clinics where a single psychologist handles a huge daily client flow and needs to maintain documentation while providing high-quality support. The AU assistant enables psychologists to maintain their effectiveness and avoid burnout even with a large client flow," notes Anna Arinicheva.

Today, approximately 19 million people in Russia consult psychologists, while the number of specialists does not exceed 100,000. The high workload forces psychologists to either limit the number of clients or risk losing their effectiveness. Experts believe that digital tools like the AU assistant can be a valuable aid in addressing this issue.

The origins of the internal algorithm were laid by Anton Kolonin, a leading specialist at the NSU Artificial Intelligence Center, who currently oversees the development. NSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics graduate Evgeny Brazhnikov has joined the team and is responsible for prototyping. A working algorithm for identifying cognitive biases has already been developed, over 40 problem-solving interviews have been conducted, and letters of interest have been received from specialists at NSU, RANEPA, and the Ulyanovsk Region Association of Psychologists.

The team is currently preparing a prototype AU assistant for closed testing to identify potential flaws and refine the model before launching it. The grant funds will be used to complete the prototype and launch a marketing campaign. The minimum plan includes creating a Telegram bot that receives an audio recording of a consultation and provides a transcript, notes, and analytics on cognitive biases. Upon request, the bot will be able to generate reports on the client's progress from session to session. Promotion is planned through a subscription model, and the marketing strategy includes working with professional communities and creating a dedicated Telegram channel.

NSU students' participation in such projects demonstrates the university's key advantage: its education is closely linked to real-world research and entrepreneurial practice. According to the university, such initiatives allow students not only to gain unique experience but also to bring their developments to market.

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In 2025, cargo turnover through the Xunke checkpoint exceeded 100 thousand tons

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BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — As of Tuesday, cargo turnover through the Xunke Port, located in the Xunke County of Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province, on the border with Russia, exceeded 100,000 tons this year, an increase of 142.8 percent year-on-year, the Heihe Daily newspaper reported.

Meanwhile, the value of trade turnover recorded at this border crossing amounted to 260 million yuan (approximately $36.61 million), a 66.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The growth of both indicators demonstrates breakthrough progress in Xunke's foreign trade.

As noted by the checkpoint administration, the cargo turnover target of 100,000 tons set at the beginning of this year was achieved 50 days earlier than planned.

The Xunke Port Authority actively expanded its sourcing channels and strengthened cooperation with Russian suppliers, importing frozen fish products, cookies, and beverages from Russia for the first time.

In July of this year, 12 tons of frozen Russian chum salmon successfully cleared customs. This marks the first import of chilled fish products into the county, marking a significant step in the high-quality development of border trade with Russia.

Let us remember that the Xunke checkpoint and the Poyarkovo checkpoint in the Amur Region are separated by the Heilongjiang River /Amur/. -0-

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