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NSU skiers took third place in the regional relay race

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As part of the regional "Alik Tulsky Prize" cross-country skiing competition, a three-stage relay race was held, in which the NSU girls' team took third place!

Team composition:

Lyubov Vorozhtsova (EF) Sofia Melnikova (FEN) Alisa Belyavskaya (EF)

The boys took 9th place:

Alexander Khramov (MMF) Kirill Kolosov (FIT) Matvey Kopylov (IIR)

The coach of the NSU cross-country skiing team is Olga Chernaya, a lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports of the Kazan State University of Physical Culture and Sports.

Congratulations to our athletes on their bronze medals! We wish the entire NSU ski team good luck at the 49th Universiade of Higher Education Institutions of the Novosibirsk Region, which will take place at the end of December.

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"The Code of the Fatherland: The Arctic Begins Here": GUU teachers learned about the cultural code of the northern region

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From December 11th to 13th, representatives of the State University of Management visited Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk as part of the program "Code of the Fatherland: The Arctic Begins Here," developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in conjunction with the ANO "More Than a Journey."

The program was timed to coincide with Russian Constitution Day, so an online meeting was held on December 12, bringing together project participants from across the country: Vladivostok, Izhevsk, Crimea, Chelyabinsk, Arkhangelsk, and Nalchik.

Alexandra Timokhovich and Olga Vasilyeva, representatives of the GUU Institute of Marketing, joined a delegation of faculty and students from leading Russian universities to visit the hero city of Arkhangelsk and the nuclear shipbuilding center of Severodvinsk.

"Visiting Russia's Arctic regions has been a long-held dream. During the trip, we were able to enjoy the beauty of the northern nature, experience the history of Pomorye, see the connection of these places with the Northern Sea Route and the development of the Russian Navy, and also learn about the advanced industry in which Russia is a leader. Today, many are searching for meaning in life for themselves, for students, and for the younger generation. Visiting the regions of our country where our history was born, where labor feats were accomplished, and military victories were won, definitely contributes to this sense of meaning," shared Alexandra Timokhovich, Associate Professor of the Advertising and Public Relations Department at the State University of Management.

In addition to introducing the cultural and historical heritage of the northern region, including the Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory historical and architectural complex, the Malye Korely State Museum-Reserve of Wooden Architecture, and the Severodvinsk Museum of Local History, significant attention was paid to the region's role in the development of northern shipping, the formation of the state navy, milestones in Russian shipbuilding, the patriotism of northerners during the Great Patriotic War, and the importance of the Arctic region in achieving current national security goals.

During a visit to the military memorial complex on Yagry Island, our teachers laid flowers at the memorial sign in honor of the sailors of the nuclear submarine Kursk.

"Pomorye is about people: strong in spirit, true to their principles, and respectful of their traditions. I'm amazed by their willingness to go on expeditions into the pack ice of the northern seas on wooden kochs, to build cities in the harsh climate of swamps, to construct nuclear submarines—a marvel of engineering—and, most importantly, to have an immense love for their northern region," noted Olga Vasilyeva, senior lecturer in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the State University of Management.

The special program "Code of the Fatherland" was developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in collaboration with the ANO "More Than a Journey" as part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It aims to promote socially beneficial patriotic travel across Russia. The program is being implemented with the support of the All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First," the Russian Society "Knowledge," the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

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The death toll from Cambodian civilians in clashes on the Thai border has risen to 17, according to the Defense Ministry.

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

Phnom Penh, December 17 (Xinhua) — The Thai armed forces continue to carry out air and artillery strikes on Cambodian territory, and the death toll among Cambodian civilians has risen to 17, Deputy Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Mali Socheata, announced on Wednesday.

She said that since Wednesday morning, Thai armed forces have attacked several positions in the Cambodian provinces of Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey and Pursat, using tank-mounted machine guns, drones, artillery and an F-16 fighter jet.

Mali Socheata noted that the total number of Cambodian civilians killed in the conflict has reached 17, while the number of wounded has risen to 77.

According to official figures, the conflict has also forced more than 130,000 Cambodian families, numbering approximately 438,000 people, to flee their homes in search of safe havens.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand flared up again on December 7. Both sides blame the other for starting the fighting.

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D. Trump ordered a complete blockade of the movement of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela.

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ordered a complete block on the movement of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, escalating a months-long pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro.

“Today I am ordering a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

He also said the Venezuelan government had been designated a "foreign terrorist organization" and accused it of involvement in various crimes, including terrorism, drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Declaring that the United States "will not allow a hostile regime to take over our oil, land, or any other assets," the president demanded that Venezuela return to the United States all assets he said it "previously stole." –0–

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The launch of independent customs operations across Hainan Island represents China's stance against protectionism: expert

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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — The launch of island-wide independent customs operations under the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) construction program represents China's clear stance against protectionism and is an important step in promoting economic globalization, Chinese economist Huang Hanquan said.

Huang Hanquan, director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Research under the National Development and Reform Commission of China, made remarks during the latest session of the China Economic Roundtable organized by Xinhua News Agency.

Thursday's launch marks a major milestone in the world's second-largest economy's push to open up. This move sends a powerful signal to the world: China has made a significant decision to further expand its opening up, said Huang Hanquan.

According to him, the launch of the independent customs operations regime also aims to create a benchmark for promoting openness at a higher level, giving new impetus to the development of multilateralism and free trade, and promoting inclusive and beneficial economic globalization.

"This is a strategic step aimed at aligning with high-standard international trade and economic rules and steadily expanding institutional openness," noted Huang Hanquan. "This provides China with an important platform for better adapting and implementing international trade and economic rules while actively participating in their development."

Huang Hanquan believes that China's economy has transitioned from rapid growth to high-quality development and is now at a key stage of transforming its development model, optimizing its economic structure, and transforming growth drivers.

He added that as a key pilot site for reform in China, Hainan has an important mission to pave the way and accumulate new experiences for building a high-level socialist market economic system. -0-

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Large-scale landscaping will be carried out in the north, northwest, and west of Moscow.

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More than seven thousand trees are planned to be planted in the Northern, Northwestern, and Western administrative districts of Moscow in the construction zone of a key element of the city's transportation network—the highway from Leningradskoye Shosse to 3rd Magistralnaya Street.

Specialists are already selecting suitable sites. Plans call for large areas to be landscaped in the districts along the highway, as well as targeted plantings in courtyards, parks, squares, and recreation areas.

In addition, large trees will be planted in green belts near transport infrastructure. Work will continue throughout the entire road construction period, until 2028.

Trees: from maple to pine

Green spaces are important for the city's ecology and the creation of a comfortable environment. Large trees enrich the air with oxygen and cleanse it of dust, and they also support biodiversity by providing habitats for birds and pollinating insects. Furthermore, green foliage absorbs noise, humidifies the air, and makes it cooler in hot weather.

To ensure the trees thrive, specialists carefully select the right species. Maples, lindens, and ornamental apple trees have proven successful in Moscow: they are quite resilient in the urban environment, show high survival rates, thrive, and add aesthetic appeal to the urban landscape.

These species will form the basis of greenery in northwest Moscow. They will be planted alongside other deciduous trees, as well as conifers such as spruce and pine. This will help the city meet its demand for more conifers. They improve the air quality thanks to the phytoncides they contain and provide a year-round delight to Muscovites.

Sergei Sobyanin announced the completion of the improvement of Volgogradsky Prospekt.Linden trees, oaks, and barberries will decorate Profsoyuznaya Street and 60th Anniversary of October Avenue.

Experts are currently identifying areas for landscaping. Trees are being planted in courtyards, along roadsides, and in parks and squares. Additional green spaces are planned for new neighborhoods. Vacant lots will be replaced by compositions of trees planted in several tiers, along with plants of varying flowering periods. This large-scale landscaping in northwest Moscow will create new popular spots for residents to relax year-round, spend time with their families, and play sports.

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Viewers of online broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo can take part in a quiz about honey badgers.

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Spectators online broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo, which is under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of Culture, can take part in the new animal quiz, produced in collaboration with the Active Citizen project. It's dedicated to honey badgers, who have become the subject of broadcasts on the mos.ru website.

The quiz consists of eight multiple-choice questions. It is available atpage with online broadcasts from the honey badger enclosures at the Moscow Zoo, as well as on the website and in the mobile app of the Active Citizen project.

To prepare for the quiz and achieve your best score, you can use your experience observing honey badgers, as well as the educational facts available on the live stream page, the Moscow Zoo's official website, and its social media pages. Questions will explore the unique characteristics of honey badgers: their habitat, their lifestyle in the wild, their diet, and their care at the Moscow Zoo.

Honey badgers are active and fearless predators from the mustelid family, Guinness World Record holders, and among the most charismatic inhabitants of the Moscow Zoo. Their distinctive black and white coloring and untamable nature attract visitors. In the wild, these animals inhabit a wide variety of habitats, from forests to mountains. At the zoo, comfortable conditions have been created for them: during the cold season, they live in a warm indoor enclosure in the "African Animals" pavilion in the new area, and in the summer, they are moved to an outdoor enclosure. Staff regularly conduct training sessions with the honey badgers and enrich their environment, such as hiding treats to stimulate their natural instincts. Online broadcasts allow visitors to see how agile, playful, and resourceful they are.

The online broadcasting project from the Moscow Zoo is being implemented jointly with the capital's Department of Information TechnologyEvery day, viewers from across the country observe several species of bears, cats, other predators, primates, herbivores, and birds on its pages. The project is regularly expanding and evolving, allowing visitors to admire rare animal species online.

These quizzes are a great opportunity for viewers to interactively test and reinforce their knowledge of the animals they watch online, and learn interesting facts about their favorites. This is the fifth quiz about popular characters from Moscow Zoo's online broadcasts on the mos.ru portal. Previously, city residents had the opportunity to answer questions aboutpandas, manule, capybaras Andmeerkats.

Project Active Citizen has been running since 2014. Since then, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been conducted. Every month, 30 to 40 Muscovites' decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant and other services, as well as services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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In the evacuation zone around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, international experts are undergoing training on how to effectively respond to nuclear emergencies.

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One of the key elements of the training was the use of the IAEA's International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRIS). Participants uploaded data collected on-site to a secure training platform and learned to visualize and analyze the results to develop skills for rapid decision-making during nuclear or radiological emergencies.

"Training in real-world conditions, where radiation levels can be measured and emergency response scenarios can be simulated, allows students to develop skills that are impossible to acquire through purely theoretical study," says Ervieu. "This approach is particularly useful for countries like Ukraine, where the ability to quickly and effectively respond to radiological incidents is crucial."

Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Ukraine participated in the international workshop, demonstrating the IAEA's commitment to building capacity across various regions. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a long-standing partner in the IAEA's emergency preparedness activities, continues to support these efforts, ensuring that lessons from the Fukushima Daiichi accident are incorporated into international standards and practices.

The IAEA plans to organize additional workshops in Japan in the future, including a RANET Joint Assistance Team exercise and a workshop on public communications in nuclear emergencies, covering countering the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

"The partnership between the IAEA, Japan, and participating countries plays a vital role in strengthening global nuclear safety," says Ervieu. "Through joint training in Fukushima, we are preparing to address challenges that transcend borders."

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Sobyanin: Construction of a pedestrian crossing near Kornilovskaya station has been completed.

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Near the Kornilovskaya station Trinity Line A comfortable overpass was built. Sergei Sobyanin announced this on his channel in messenger MAX.

"We integrate all new metro stations into the urban environment and infrastructure, carefully considering every detail. Near Kornilovskaya, there is an agricultural cluster and large shopping malls. The station itself is located along the busy Kaluga Highway at the intersection with Admirala Kornilova Street. Tens of thousands of people travel here daily. We expect that the new crossing will increase passenger traffic even more," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

The new overpass was connected to the existing one, and elevators were installed on each side. Now you can cross the street. Admiral Kornilov and Kaluga Highway It became more comfortable and safer.

In addition, for the convenience of residents, a well-developed pedestrian system with recreation areas has already been created near the station, and landscaping work has been carried out on the area.

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Moscow is preparing to begin testing its fourth driverless tram.

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The fourth driverless tram is preparing for testing in the capital. This year, the technology will be deployed on the three-section "Vityaz-Moscow" tram, which will begin trial runs. The goal is to prepare for the eventual launch of regular passenger service on the Krasnopresnenskaya tram network.

For initial testing, specialists from the Unmanned Transport Research and Development Center install lidars, cameras, and radars in the train car, equip a workstation for employees, and connect specialized systems and test their functionality.

"As part of the transport development strategy approved by Sergei Sobyanin, two-thirds of the capital's tram fleet will be equipped with driverless technology by the end of 2030. And by 2035, innovative solutions will be implemented on approximately 90 percent of Moscow's trams. This will ensure even greater reliability and schedule adherence," said Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

He also added that in September 2025, Russia's first fully driverless tram, "Lvenok-Moscow," began operating in the capital, operating on a standard eight-hour shift schedule daily. During this time, passengers have taken over 45,000 trips. In addition, two driverless test trams have entered service, collecting data to create a high-precision map of new routes and test the developed functionality.

By the end of 2026, 15 trams at the Krasnopresnensky depot will be operating in driverless mode. The technology was developed by metro staff and is owned by the Moscow Government.

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