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February 16, 2026

A train derailed in southwestern Switzerland, with police fearing injuries.

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

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

Geneva, February 16 (Xinhua) — An avalanche derailed a passenger train in the southwestern Swiss canton of Valais early Monday morning, authorities said.

There were about 80 people on the train at the time of the accident, and local police said there was a "high risk of injury."

The rescue operation continues. –0–

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February 16, 2026

Rosneft held cross-country skiing in Tyumen

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Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The Rosneft Ski Race took place in Tyumen. More than 370 employees of the Company's enterprises and their family members, as well as students from Rosneft Classes, took part in the corporate ski race.

Athletes competed in 3, 5, and 10 km races across various age categories. 500 m and 1 km courses were prepared for children. A total of 101 athletes won medals. A team of professional judges assessed the race results.

The competitions are held at a high level – participants are provided with ski preparation areas, warm changing rooms, and comfortable rest areas. The trails are equipped with modern start complexes, snowmaking systems, and lighting, meeting all the requirements for holding interregional races.

The "National Flavor in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia" initiative added a special atmosphere to the sporting event. Participants creatively accessorized their tracksuits with elements of national dress, upholding the spirit of unity in Russia's multinational culture. A field kitchen was also available for fans and athletes. Animators prepared a cultural and entertainment program for young skiers.

For the fifth year in a row, the Rosneft Ski Track has brought together oil workers from across the country. This winter, ski races have already taken place in Krasnoyarsk and Ufa. The sports season will conclude with competitions in Nefteyugansk.

Supporting mass sports is a key focus of Rosneft and its subsidiaries' social work. The Company funds the construction of ice arenas, sports complexes, and multifunctional sports facilities in the regions where it operates.

As part of the corporate sports and fitness movement "Energy of Life," Rosneft employees regularly engage in sports and participate in various competitions, including at the federal level. In total, over 140,000 Rosneft employees participate in the sports and fitness movement.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

Rosneft organized Maslenitsa celebrations in the regions where it operates, using folk traditions.

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With Rosneft's support, events marking the start of Maslenitsa (Maslenitsa) began in the Company's regions of operation. The celebration brought together tens of thousands of people across the country and became a highlight of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Pancakes—a symbol of the sun and the main attribute of Maslenitsa festivities—were baked according to the culinary traditions of various peoples of the country in factories and offices, on city squares and in social institutions.

RN-Yuganskneftegaz, RN-Vankor, Kondaneft, and Tyumenneftegaz created a special atmosphere at their remote production facilities. For employees working in the harsh northern conditions, they organized a Maslenitsa feast—thousands of fragrant pancakes with various fillings—so that even far from home, the oil workers could experience the warmth and grandeur of the folk holiday.

In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, RN-Northwest hosted folk festivals at the Vladimirovsky Country Resort. Heroic games, round dances, and an introduction to the culinary traditions of the Ladoga region immersed hotel guests in the distinctive culture of the region's indigenous peoples. Rosneft gas station customers and their families enjoyed signature pancakes from the Lakhtinsky gas station chef at the Zerno café.

On the first day of Maslenitsa week in Yamal, ROSPAN INTERNATIONAL volunteers baked a record-breaking 2,500 pancakes—a stack of them exceeding five meters. SevKomNeftegaz held a culinary festival for oil workers, where they baked pancakes using recipes from across Russia. KharampurNeftegaz organized a culinary masterclass for children from the Northern Lights orphanage, where the children learned to prepare national dishes.

In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Samotlorneftegaz organized a farewell to winter for Nizhnevartovsk residents with a rich cultural and entertainment program, including songs, games, and, of course, hot pancakes. Everyone was able to take a commemorative photo with a life-size polar bear, the recognizable symbol of Rosneft.

Orenburgneft organized a festival of national traditions for schoolchildren in the Orenburg region to bid farewell to winter. Students presented traditional costumes and held a tasting of pancakes prepared according to Tatar, Bashkir, Chuvash, and Mordvin recipes. On Sakhalin, oil workers from Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf visited disabled people and senior citizens from a sponsored nursing home, presenting them with Maslenitsa treats and essential medical equipment.

Volunteers from Rosneft's Samara group of companies dedicated the holiday to the Day of National Cuisine of the Peoples of the Volga Region – they sampled Chuvash, Mordvin, and Tatar pancakes while listening to folklore performances.

The Saratov Oil Refinery hosted Maslenitsa festivities for its employees, their families, and veteran oil workers. Guests competed in a national costume contest, composed lively ditties, and danced a grand "Round Dance of the Peoples of Russia" to a medley of folk melodies.

Thanks to the Angarsk Petrochemical Company, residents of the Angara region participated in a folk farewell to winter, complete with songs, dances, contests, master classes, and traditional treats. In Khabarovsk Krai, volunteers from the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery revealed the secrets of making traditional Russian pancakes to children from a sponsored orphanage.

In the Republic of Bashkortostan, home to representatives of over 110 nationalities, Bashneft Group companies combined Maslenitsa with winter activities: cross-country skiing, felt boot hockey, snow volleyball, and family races. The festivities concluded with the "Russia – Our Common Home" festival, which blended the culinary traditions of various nations: alongside Russian blini, guests enjoyed Bashkir chak-chak, Tatar echpochmak, and Chuvash khuplu.

Rosneft's workforce includes representatives of many nationalities, and the Company operates in most regions of the country. The large-scale Maslenitsa celebration is the first of Rosneft's mass events in support of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

NSU shooters win bronze medals at the Spartakiad

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Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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The NSU team took third place in the shooting competition as part of the "Cheerfulness and Health" Spartakiad among faculty and staff of higher education institutions of the Novosibirsk Region! The program included air rifle and air pistol shooting, and our team included the following: Anastasia Trishkina, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sport (KafPhV), took second place in the individual rifle shooting event; Anastasia Korobeyshchikova, commodity expert; Anton Pivovarov, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sport (KafPhV); Vladimir Dmitrievsky, senior lecturer at the Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (IPP); Olga Chernaya, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sport (KafPhV); Sergey Timofeev, associate professor at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sport (KafPhV); Evgeny Korolev, head of the Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (IPP) facilities department

Our team took 5th place in the table tennis competition.

Team members: Yuri Efremenko – Senior Lecturer, MMC; Larisa Zelenkina – Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy; Alexander Byvaltsev – Associate Professor, FENO; Leg Danilov – Senior Lecturer, Department of Higher Mathematics; Denis Kurilkin – Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics

Congratulations to the NSU team on their bronze medal in shooting! We thank everyone for participating in the interuniversity competition and wish them continued success in their sport.

February 16, 2026

A graduate of the Sochi RUDN University Institute won the men's singles figure skating title at the 2026 Olympics.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Mikhail Shaidorov, a graduate of the RUDN University Sochi Institute, won the gold medal in men's singles figure skating at the Milan Olympics. He competed for Kazakhstan.

After the short program, he was only fifth in the competition. However, in his free skate to the music from the film "The Fifth Element," Mikhail added a fifth jump—a flip—to his previously announced four quadruple jumps and successfully completed the program. Ultimately, he took first place and became the Olympic champion.

Congratulations from RUDN University

The university staff congratulates Mikhail on his victory.

"RUDN's greatest asset is its alumni: among them are presidents, ministers, and Olympic champions. Mikhail became yet another Olympic champion among the university's alumni; he graduated from the Sochi branch. On behalf of the large RUDN family, we congratulate Mikhail on his Olympic gold; we are proud of him," said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

"The Olympic legacy in action. In 2024, Mikhail graduated from vocational school with a degree in Physical Education and received his diploma. He studied diligently for all four years, attending all classes and lectures. He also trained with the renowned 1994 Russian Olympic champion, Alexei Urmanov, on our Olympic ice rink, which was built for the 2014 Sochi Olympics," says Kristina Mrug, Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at the RUDN University Sochi Institute.

Kristina Vladimirovna noted that both students and teachers watched Shaidorov's performance in Milan.

"The entire institute—both vocational and higher education—were rooting for Misha. When we realized he wasn't in the top five after the last Grand Prix, we watched just to cheer for him. No one expected to see this Olympic medal. People in the dorms said our staff were crying. We're proud of our graduate; we have a new Olympic champion," says Kristina Mrug.

About the Olympic champion

A year ago, Mikhail became the first figure skater in world history to land a quadruple toe loop combination with his second jump. Shaidorov won the first medal for the Kazakhstan team at these Games. He is 21 years old and continues to train under Alexey Urmanov. In 2025, he won silver at the World Championships.

February 16, 2026

Crew members of the Chinese space station send New Year's greetings and celebrate the Year of the Horse with a freshly baked cake.

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

BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — 400 kilometers above Earth, crew members on a Chinese space station will not be able to return home to celebrate the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), but Chinese astronauts have found unique ways to make the traditional Chinese holiday warm and enjoyable.

The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard the Tiangong space station, which translates as "Heavenly Palace," are celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year, which this year is symbolized by the Horse. On Monday, the eve of the Chinese New Year, the three astronauts sent their greetings to Earth via a video released by the China Manned Space Administration (CMSA).

"I wish everyone all the best and peace," said mission commander and pilot Zhang Lu. This is his second time celebrating this holiday in space. Zhang Lu also participated in the Shenzhou-15 mission, launched in November 2022, and spent six months in orbit.

For astronaut Wu Fei, this is his first Spring Festival in orbit, and he proudly describes the experience as refreshing. "The Year of the Horse requires the energy of a galloping steed. Let's continue to strive for our dreams and work for happiness," said the young flight engineer. "I wish you a safe and prosperous journey, and a life that gets better and better."

Noting that scientific experiments on the space station are steadily advancing, payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang, a poetry enthusiast, said, "In the new year, we will continue to explore space like a galloping horse, writing new chapters in the boundless starry sky." As a scientist-turned-astronaut, he also wished prosperity to China's scientific and technological achievements, saying, "May every perseverance be rewarded."

Notably, this is the fourth Spring Festival that astronauts have celebrated aboard the space station since its completion in 2022.

Even though these space explorers are far from home, they feel the same holiday warmth as people on Earth.

The Shenzhou-21 mission trio decorated the space station with red lanterns, Chinese knots, and paper crafts. They will also enjoy traditions they typically share with their families on Earth, such as eating dumplings and other delicacies symbolizing prosperity, peace, and good fortune.

Compared to previous crews, the Shenzhou-21 crew members had one more dish on their table: a freshly baked pie cooked in a space oven.

The Shenzhou-21 crew, launched on October 31, 2025, has already completed 100 days of spaceflight. According to the aforementioned department, all tasks, including scientific experiments, equipment maintenance, and health management, are proceeding smoothly.

February 16, 2026

A student from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering presented his own methodology for transport reform at an international conference.

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Ivan Beshentsev at the conference

Ivan Beshentsev, a fourth-year student at the Automobile and Road Construction Faculty of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, took part in the 84th International Scientific, Methodological and Research Conference of the Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI).

Ivan spoke at the session "Development of Sustainable Urban Transport Systems at the International and National Levels: Challenges and Opportunities." Experts from Rosavtotrans, Rostransnadzor, JSC Mostransniiproekt, and other relevant organizations participated in the session. The second part of the meeting was devoted to presentations by students and young scientists. A representative of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering presented a paper on "Transport Reform: A Scientific and Practical Interpretation from the Perspectives of Passengers and Enterprises."

The research methodology is based on a comprehensive scientific and practical approach, presented in the form of an architectural pyramid. From bottom to top, the model includes a structural and geographical analysis of the settlement, urban belt and sector, infrastructure, transport hubs, corridors, and route network, as well as an assessment of the socioeconomic impact. This approach allows us to consider the transportation system as a holistic architecture, where each level influences the next.

Based on this analysis, the transport system is assessed from two key perspectives: passenger and carrier. The report proposed a framework for balancing the interests of these transport stakeholders, taking into account speed and regularity, stop density, route network structure, rolling stock selection, fare policy parameters, and the population's solvency. Particular attention was paid to the development of common reference materials and indicators for assessing transport reforms, enabling a systematic approach to rolling stock renewal, infrastructure development, and ticket menu development.

Ivan's interest in this topic arose in 2025 during research trips to Russian cities—Kaluga, Cheboksary, Perm, and Chelyabinsk. During these trips, he developed projects aimed at improving the quality of public transportation services. At the end of 2024, the student conceived the idea of expanding his research and formulating his own scientific methodology. Following the recommendation of Alexey Terentyev, a Doctor of Engineering and Professor at the State University of Management and formerly of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the methodology was systematized into an architectural model. Taking into account the practical experience gained in Moscow, as well as his experience communicating with heads of departments and ministries of transportation in various cities, a report was prepared and presented at the conference.

Ivan Beshentsev plans to further refine the methodology for his PhD dissertation. His final thesis will use it to calculate the need for tram and trolleybus line development in various cities. While the student has previously published numerous transport survey materials in scientific journals, his original methodology has not yet been published.

In preparing his report, Ivan Beshentsev consulted with Evgeny Vlasov, Deputy Director of Transportation Organization and Transport Management at the Saint Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise Gorelektrotrans, as well as with his academic advisor, Aleksandr Figichev, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction at the Automobile and Highway Faculty of Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

According to Ivan, research on transport reforms has not previously been so comprehensive. The material presented was well received by the audience and received high praise from the section chairs—Vadim Donchenko, PhD in Engineering and Associate Professor at the Russian University of Transport (RUT (MIIT)) and Alexander Solodkiy, Doctor of Economics and Professor at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), who noted the importance of a comprehensive approach to transport system design.

"The presentation lasted no more than 11 minutes, with the main discussion taking place behind the scenes. During the presentation, I was able to organize the material by the levels of the transport system—a task aided by the pyramid-shaped architecture. The audience was pleasantly surprised by the research's coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of transport reform. Synthesizing theory and practice in the face of uncertainty is one of the key challenges in urban development today, in the areas of urban planning and transport," the student noted.

The topic of the report also attracted the interest of Sultan Zhankaziev, Doctor of Engineering Sciences and Professor, Head of the Department of Road Traffic Organization and Safety at MADI. He suggested Ivan discuss his final qualifying work as a startup during the summer and the prospects for further scientific research.

SPbGASU wishes Ivan Beshentsev further professional success and new scientific achievements!

February 16, 2026

Two people were killed and several were injured in an explosion in northwest Pakistan.

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

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

Islamabad, February 16 (Xinhua) — At least two people, including a child, were killed and several others injured in a blast that rocked Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, police said.

The explosion occurred near the Miryan police station in Bannu district, a local police spokesman told Xinhua.

Security forces and rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene and transported the injured to the nearest hospital. Some are in critical condition.

Police said they were investigating the nature and cause of the explosion.

February 16, 2026

Polytechnic students took a tour of the VK office in the Singer House.

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Students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took a tour of the VK office located in the Singer House on Nevsky Prospekt. The event, organized by the Polytechnic University's Career Development Department, was part of the university's strategic partnership with the company.

The students saw how the modern office fits harmoniously into the historic interiors of the legendary building, peered inside the glass dome, and learned many interesting historical facts.

Company representatives provided a detailed description of the internal culture, which is based on horizontal collaboration, employee care, and openness. For example, regardless of age or position, all employees are on a first-name basis. Guests were shown a variety of areas for work, rest, and informal socializing, including a gym, relaxation rooms, and fully equipped kitchens.

During the visit, special attention was paid to career and educational opportunities for students and young professionals. Company representatives outlined key areas that can launch a successful career.

First, there's the internship program. VK offers year-round paid internships lasting from 3 to 6 months. All current internship openings are posted on the company's corporate portal. Polytechnic University students regularly complete internships and practical training at VK, gaining invaluable work experience.

Secondly, the company is actively developing educational initiatives. The following have been launched at the Technopolis Polytechnic joint courses with VK EducationThis platform offers students courses, internships, and practical training in the most in-demand digital fields—from machine learning to product design.

For the most active and proactive students, there's the "VKontakte Ambassadors" program. It allows students to represent their company at their university, develop leadership and organizational skills, and become conduits between the university and industry.

VK is a regular participant in key career events at Polytechnic University. The company regularly attends the Youth Career Forum, where it introduces students to current job openings, conducts master classes, and selects internship candidates.

The students had an exceptionally positive experience with the tour and were inspired to work hard to develop their competencies. Collaboration between the university and major companies allows the university to train highly sought-after specialists.

February 16, 2026

Builders and restorers defended their projects under the professional retraining program.

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At the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, students who completed their additional professional retraining program in "Reconstruction and Restoration of Buildings" defended their final theses.

The program is integrated into the core educational trajectory of the sixth-year specialist program "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" in the "Construction of High-Rise and Large-Span Buildings and Structures" program at the Institute of Scientific Research and is aimed at training specialists capable of working with cultural heritage sites in strict compliance with current legislation and modern restoration standards. The program is being implemented as part of the "Development of a System for Students to Simultaneously Obtain Multiple Qualifications within Professional Education" initiative, part of the "Priority 2030" strategic project.

During their training, students gained in-depth knowledge of restoration regulations and were introduced to technologies and methods for organizing work at cultural heritage sites. Lectures and practical exercises were conducted by experts from the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments, as well as representatives of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

In addition to representatives of the Institute of Scientific Research, the examination committee included Deputy Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg Alexandra Komissarova, Director of the Department of Repair and Technical Supervision of SPbPU Elena Ermakova, and Head of the Production and Technical Department of SPbPU Maxim Borbat.

The final theses focused on the restoration of cultural heritage sites. The projects presented included the restoration of the SPbPU Hydrotower extension, Hydrobuilding 1, the passageway between Academic Buildings 1 and 2, the restoration of a palace that is part of the federal cultural heritage site "Palace and Park Ensemble 'Obshchnaya Dacha'," and the cultural heritage site "I.V. Pashkov's House (Department of Appanages)."

Each assignment involved completing a comprehensive task that encompassed all key stages of the restoration project. The students prepared the initial permitting documentation, photographed and surveyed the building facades, developed a research program, and conducted a wide range of studies—from historical, archival, and bibliographical to engineering, technical, and spatial planning. Based on the data obtained, a complete set of design documentation was developed, including an explanatory note, architectural solutions, cost estimates, and methodological recommendations for the restoration.