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Any attempt by forces seeking "Taiwan independence" to provoke a war will lead to their own destruction, according to the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

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

BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin warned Tuesday that any attempt by separatists seeking "Taiwan independence" to provoke a war would have disastrous consequences.

Jiang Bin made the statement while commenting on media reports that the Taiwanese military plans to deploy HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to the Penghu and Dongyin Islands in the Taiwan Strait.

Faced with the full might of the People's Liberation Army of China, any attempt by forces seeking "Taiwan independence" to provoke a war will inevitably lead to their own destruction, the official representative of the PRC Ministry of Defense emphasized.

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Students from St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) became part of the all-Russian marathon "Russia – a Family of Families"

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Marathon participants

On February 5, SPbGASU students participated in the educational marathon "Russia – a Family of Families," organized by the Russian Society "Knowledge" and timed to coincide with the launch of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The marathon, held at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow, brought together over 5,000 young people representing 194 nationalities of the Russian Federation, as well as guests from neighboring countries. Among the participants were students from our university: representatives of student associations, scholarship holders, and winners of federal and regional competitions.

The marathon included a ceremony to open the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, at which Vladimir Putin spoke. The President greeted the marathon participants, noting the shared values and goals of the peoples of Russia.

Fourth-year students of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Renata Khazhieva and Karina Liu-Liang-Min, represented the peoples of Bashkortostan and Udmurtia, and participated in the opening ceremony of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

"The ceremony was magical: all participants were wearing national costumes and were charged with a shared energy. The unity of our peoples and true patriotism were palpable. I felt incredible pride in living in such a great country. I want to express my gratitude to our university for the opportunity to attend such a significant event for the entire country," Karina said of her impressions.

The marathon featured a variety of educational events, including lectures, film screenings, concerts, creative events, meetings with representatives of science, culture, and education, and flash mobs. The forum became a platform for opportunities where everyone could realize their potential and attend events that suited their preferences and interests.

"I especially remember the library, where you could browse books from all over our country, which was extremely interesting. I also enjoyed the interactive part, where many participants in national costumes united in a single dance of friendship between peoples," said Oleg Yatskovets, a sixth-year student in the Civil Engineering Department, about his impressions.

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Open rehearsal of the play "The Cherry Orchard"

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The Modern Theatre invites audiences to an open rehearsal of the new production of Anton Chekhov's play, "The Cherry Orchard." Audiences will be able to witness the preparations for the premiere.

Directed by Yuri Grymov.

The roles are played by Lyudmila Pogorelova, Alexandra Pletneva, Vasilisa Kashuba, Marianna Kanivets, Yuri Angipolov, Vildan Faskhutdinov, Lev Smirnov, Alexander Borisov, Alexander Mirlyundi (Zhukov), Marina Dianova, Dmitry Bozin, Mikhail Matychenko, Alexandra Bogdanova, Maria Kondratova, Petr Stupin and Evgeny Nevar.

Photo: Modern Theatre

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On February 10, 2026, Gazprom-Media Holding held a special screening of the film Cheburashka 2 for members of the SVO and Young Army cadets.

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We don't just create media and content you love. For six years now, the PRO program has been helping those in need. Over 15,000 people have participated in our charity events. These aren't just numbers—these are the stories of real people we've helped and supported.

Over the weekend, for example, participants of the SVO, their families, members of the Young Army, as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies and staff of Moscow military hospitals, were invited to the Oktyabr Cinema to watch the film "Cheburashka 2." The special charity screening was part of the "PRO_Care" program.

"The greatest power of cinema is to give people emotions, to unite and support. Therefore, it is a great honor and a special responsibility for us to organize a special screening of this family comedy for those who are the true pillars of our country. We are delighted that this kind and bright film gave you several hours of warm emotions, laughter, and spiritual relaxation."

Antonina Priezzheva, HR Director, Gazprom-Media Holding

The Holding Company continues its consistent work on implementing social initiatives aimed at supporting veterans of the Air Defense Forces, in synergy with its assets. The entire atmosphere of this warm evening is captured in our video.

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A RUDN University graduate student has developed a "green" method for improving the quality of medicinal substances.

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Ekaterina Kuzmina, a postgraduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry at RUDN University, successfully defended her PhD thesis on an innovative method for improving the properties of existing drugs. Rather than creating new molecules from scratch, her research suggests modifying existing drugs through mechanical activation of the drug substance.

The essence of the breakthrough

The study focuses on lacosamide, a substance used to treat epilepsy. Ekaterina developed a method for mechanically activating its powder in a special activator mill. Just as intense mixing can alter the properties of a material, controlled, high-intensity mechanical action alters the structure and properties of drug particles at the microscopic level.

What does this mean in practice?

Accelerated action: the processed powder dissolves 2.4 times faster than the original; the active ingredient is released into the dissolution medium faster than the original lacosamide, which is not subject to mechanical activation. This means the drug can begin to act in the body significantly faster. "Green" technology: the method does not use toxic solvents and does not create hazardous waste, which is consistent with sustainable development principles. Cost-effectiveness: improving the properties of an existing drug is faster and cheaper than developing a new one from scratch.

Responding to global challenges

Ekaterina's work addresses several important issues in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals. These include the fight against drug resistance, as many epilepsy patients develop resistance to therapy. Improved drug properties could help overcome this barrier.

Furthermore, her method reduces drug development time. Creating a new drug typically takes 10-15 years, but modifying an already known and proven molecule significantly speeds up the process.

And the already mentioned advantage is the environmentally friendly nature of production. This method sets new standards for the pharmaceutical industry, reducing its environmental footprint. This is pioneering research for the university's medical institute. For the first time, a mechanical activation method for a medicinal substance was developed and optimized within its walls. Furthermore, changes in the substance's structure and properties were comprehensively studied in situ, demonstrating the irreversibility of the positive changes and the long-term stability of the resulting material.

"The developed approach opens the possibility of targeted improvements in the properties of a wide range of known drugs. This is a step toward more effective, safe, and affordable therapies developed with environmental considerations in mind," says Ekaterina Kuzmina.

The girl has already filed an application for a Russian patent for her method.

The Explorer's Path

In 2024, Ekaterina graduated with honors from the RUDN University Institute of Medicine with a specialization in Pharmacy and began working on her PhD dissertation in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry as a postgraduate student under the supervision of Professor Elena Valerievna Uspenskaya, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

She has participated in a number of national and international conferences, including the International Pirogov Scientific Medical Conference (2024), the IV International Conference "Hot Spots in Solid State Chemistry: Focused Fundamental Research" in Novosibirsk (2024), and the VII All-Russian Conference "Physics of Aqueous Solutions" (2025). She has published five full-text international research articles on the topic of her dissertation, four of which were in journals indexed in the Scopus international database.

Ekaterina Kuzmina's research exemplifies how modern science at RUDN University is solving pressing practical problems. This work, initiated within the university, has the potential for practical implementation in the pharmaceutical industry, offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for the medicine of the future.

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Flower made of stickers

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A workshop on creating a flower from stickers will be held at the Neva Cultural Center.

During the class, participants will learn the technique of folding and connecting bright stickers to create three-dimensional flowers.

An experienced master will supervise the process.

The event is designed for people of all ages and skill levels.

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To my beloved defender

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A master class on creating a postcard for defenders of the Fatherland will be held at the Moskvich Cultural Center.

Participants will be invited to create their own original card and write wishes for their relatives – grandfathers, fathers, or older brothers.

Photo: AI-powered digital visualization. Mos.ru

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The Moscow Concert Hall has opened a fundraising campaign for Defender of the Fatherland Day.

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On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the team of the Mosconcert Cultural Brigade project, with the support of the capital's Department of Culture is organizing a humanitarian aid drive for Special Military Operations (SMO) fighters. From February 10th to 20th, residents can bring gifts that will be delivered to the fighters.

Anyone interested can donate men's kits, antiseptics, rubber boots, and tactical gloves. The cultural brigade will deliver humanitarian aid to the SVO zone. The collection point is open 24/7 at the S.P. Gorbunov Palace of Culture (27 Novozavodskaya Street). For more information, please call 7 495 612-51-60.

As part of the "Mosconcert Cultural Brigade" project, artists regularly perform in Russian border towns, including the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts. They have developed musical and poetry programs for both children and adults. Since 2022, they have held over 1,300 such events, attended by over 157,000 people.

Since May 2023, the Mosconcert cultural brigade's visits to the SVO zone have almost always included the delivery of humanitarian aid. They regularly provide equipment, books, and medical supplies to military personnel and civilians, including youth and schoolchildren. Since the beginning of the special military operation, the Mosconcert cultural brigade has collected over 100 tons of humanitarian aid.

In August 2024, the Mosconcert opened a collection point for aid for residents of border regions at the S.P. Gorbunov Palace of Culture. Many cultural institutions, volunteer organizations, and commercial organizations joined the effort. Over 70 tons of humanitarian aid were delivered to the Kursk and Belgorod regions. Over 30 tons, including New Year's gifts, were delivered to the new regions of Russia. The shipments included medicines, food, clothing, and children's accessories.

The Moscow Concert Hall has launched a New Year's fundraising campaign for children from new regions.Sobyanin: Moscow theaters and the Mosconcert cultural brigade support the SVO fightersMosconcert artists supported the SVO participants in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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The President of Kyrgyzstan dismissed the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security

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

Bishkek, February 10 (Xinhua) — Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has been dismissed from his post. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed the corresponding decree on Tuesday, his press service reported.

Later, S. Japarov commented on the dismissal of K. Tashiev from his positions.

"First and foremost, I made this decision in the interests of our state, with the goal of preventing divisions in society, including between government structures, and, on the contrary, strengthening unity," the president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, reported, according to the Kyrgyz state news agency Kabar.

S. Zhaparov appointed Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov as acting chairman of the State Committee for National Security.

Also dismissed from their posts were the first deputy head of the State Committee for National Security, Kurvanbek Avazov, and deputy chairmen of the State Committee for National Security, Elizar Smanov and Daniel Rysaliev. –0–

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Confidence in tenge assets is growing in Kazakhstan.

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Astana, February 10 /Xinhua/ — Kazakhstan's national currency, the tenge, strengthened by 3.7 percent this year, demonstrating growing confidence in tenge assets. This was reported on Tuesday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Timur Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank (Central Bank) of Kazakhstan.

T. Suleimenov noted that, despite the volatility of external markets and increased demand for foreign currency, the tenge's strengthening was the result of the country's monetary policy and a general increase in confidence in the state's macroeconomic policies. He stated that this year, the National Bank will maintain a flexible exchange rate regime, which is seen as a natural stabilizer against external shocks, while currency interventions are possible if necessary.

According to the head of the Central Bank, the country's gold and foreign exchange reserves reached a historic high of $65.4 billion, and their yield over the past year amounted to 43%.

T. Suleimenov emphasized that current policy is helping to maintain interest in tenge instruments: the volume of deposits has grown to 48 trillion tenge, an increase of 16.3 percent, while the level of dollarization has fallen to a historic low of 21 percent. –0–

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