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Vietnam expressed concern over tensions on the Thai-Cambodian border.

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Hanoi, December 15 (Xinhua) — Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung expressed concern over developments on the Thai-Cambodian border during talks with his Thai counterpart Sikhasak Phuangketkeu in Thailand on Sunday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Le Hoai Trung reportedly called on the parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and resolve differences peacefully through dialogue and in accordance with international law and existing regional agreements and mechanisms.

Vietnam is ready to coordinate its activities with other ASEAN countries, including Thailand, to actively contribute to collective efforts to achieve long-term regional stability, he said.

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Students of SPbGASU became winners of the grant competition and received scholarships from the Committee on Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg.

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Evgeny Korolev, Anastasia Kaledina, Ekaterina Zhelnina, Ivan Beshentsev, Denis Astapov, Karina Sarkisova, Elena Ivanova, and Andrey Zazykin

The Committee for Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg has announced the results of the 2025 grant competition for students at universities located in St. Petersburg, as well as postgraduate students at universities, industry-specific, and academic institutes located in St. Petersburg. Among the winners were representatives of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

The competition is held annually as part of the St. Petersburg Assembly of Young Scientists and Specialists. Its goal is to support scientific, innovative, and educational activities aimed at solving the city's pressing challenges and developing urban technologies.

On December 11, the ceremonial meeting of the 28th St. Petersburg Assembly of Young Scientists and Specialists took place at the Gorny Multifunctional Complex of the St. Petersburg Mining University. The meeting traditionally included the awarding of grants, the honoring of the winners, and the presentation of the most significant research projects. SPbGASU was represented by Rector Evgeny Rybnov, Vice Rector for Research Evgeny Korolev, Student Scientific Society Curator Timur Ablyazov, Dean of the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty Andrey Zazykin, and Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport Elena Ivanova.

The following were among the winners of the grant competition from SPbGASU:

Anastasia Kaledina, postgraduate student of the Department of Urban Planning, received support for the project "Urban development of group medical forms based on the work area of physicians of scientific and educational medical centers (using St. Petersburg as an example)"; Alina Kvashuk, senior lecturer, graduate of the postgraduate program of the Department of Geotechnics, received support for the project "Study of changes in the parameters of the stress-strain state of sandy foundations exposed to pollution by oil and oil products"; Ekaterina Zhelnina, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport, received support for the project "Minimization of legal barriers to entrepreneurs operating in non-stationary trading facilities"; Karina Sarkisova, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, received support for the project "Development of a method for a comprehensive assessment of the transport accessibility of new residential areas of megacities used to implement an integration platform"; Kirill Sokolov, a graduate of the Master's program in the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, received support for his project "Organization of a centralized site for the diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of bus air conditioning systems."

The following individuals have become recipients of the St. Petersburg Government scholarships:

Denis Astapov, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport; Ivan Beshentsev, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering; Alina Vasilyeva, fourth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Irina Zaplatkina, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Anastasia Zolotareva, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture; Margarita Kotikova, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Sofia Krivdina, fifth-year undergraduate student of the Faculty of Architecture; Ekaterina Plenkina, second-year master's student of the Faculty of Architecture.

SPbGASU congratulates the winners and participants of the competition and wishes them continued success and new scientific achievements!

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An interview with Sofia Paplauskas, winner of the RUDN University Rally of Excellence

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A beauty, an excellent student, an athlete… She is the author of three scientific articles published in journals indexed by the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) and the winner of the 2022 All-Russian Olympiad in Theoretical Mechanics. The main character of "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style" seems to have been modeled on Sofia Paplauskas, a master's student at the Engineering Academy, who has been earning straight A's for 10 semesters and won a new car at the RUDN University Honors Students' Meeting.

We spoke with Sofia and learned the secret to successful study, which subject was the hardest for her to get an A, and how she takes a break from textbooks and classes.

You initially enrolled in the architecture program at the Engineering Academy. What attracted you to it? And why did you choose Construction for your master's program?

From childhood, I knew I would study architecture. It all started with art school, then various courses at the art college. It was my love of drawing and creativity that led me to architecture. I decided to pursue a master's degree in construction because I wanted to gain more knowledge in construction technology to better understand the entire process of designing and constructing buildings.

In 2024, you won the RUDN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP scholarship competition and completed an internship at the National Engineering University of Peru's student mobility program. Tell us about that experience.

The internship provided me with valuable professional experience, allowing me to become familiar with the specifics of Latin American architectural theory and practice. And the complete immersion in the language (all classes were taught in Spanish) helped me significantly improve my language proficiency. It was also fascinating to experience Latin American culture and history and see the unique sights of Peru. Incidentally, another winner of the 2024 Rally of Excellence, Sofia Smirnova, was with me on this trip.

Do you consider research an integral part of being an excellent student at RUDN University? What topics have you personally written research on?

Clearly, top students should try their hand at science and learn something new, or perhaps even pursue it full-time. My list of accomplishments doesn't include many articles: several of them are devoted to translation from Spanish into Russian in architecture and construction, as well as spaceflight design.

What subject was the hardest to get an A in during your studies?

In my third year of undergraduate study, I took "Theoretical Mechanics." It was probably the most challenging for me, and the hardest part was getting an excellent grade on the exam. I had to work hard, but the granite of science gave way.

Share your secret on how to get excellent grades.

Since childhood, I've been accustomed to doing everything to the fullest and achieving my goals. I've always followed the rule: "If I have the opportunity to achieve the maximum, I will do it."

How do you take a break from studying? Do you manage to maintain a work-life balance?

I have very little free time; my days have been completely booked since childhood. I can't sit idle—it's my rhythm, and I enjoy it. I love playing sports (Sofia has won and placed in international and national universal combat competitions several times), spending time with family and friends, and going to the theater and various shows. If you manage your schedule wisely, you'll always find time for rest, and your lifestyle can be quite comfortable.

Wish something to the first-year students who want to be straight A students.

I want to wish them to always push through to the very end, even when they feel exhausted and want to give up. Just do what they love and get the most out of it. Yes, it takes hard work, wise prioritization, and task management, but only through hard work can we grow as individuals.

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December 15, 2025: Okhlobystin, Moryak, and Priluchny on the red carpet: the social premiere of the family film "Prostokvashino" took place in Moscow.

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The adventure comedy based on Eduard Uspensky's cult classic was shown at the Oktyabr Cinema. The first audience members included actors, TV presenters, public figures, and their families.

In the new film version, Uncle Fyodor is played by Roman Pankov, and his parents by Pavel Priluchny and Liza Moryak. Ivan Okhlobystin portrays the postman Pechkin. Anton Tabakov voices Matroskin the cat, Pavel Derevyanko as Sharik, and Darya Blokhina as Galchonok.

The project was created by the Andreasyan brothers' film company in partnership with Gazprom-Media Holding, Soyuzmultfilm, and the TNT television channel. The producers were Gevond and Sarik Andreasyan, Tina Kandelaki, Arkady Vodakhov, Marina Razumova, and Yuliana Slashcheva.

"For us, 'Prostokvashino' isn't just a film, but a large project that will develop throughout the year. We're truly taking the real village of Prostokvashino under our wing and expanding this universe far beyond the screen. But most importantly, it's a meaningful story. We really want viewers, after watching it, to reread the original, watch the cartoon with their children, and remember that 'Prostokvashino' is a fairy tale about the most important thing: that children shouldn't be alone and should be happy."

Tina Kandelaki, Deputy General Director of Gazprom-Media Holding, Director of the TNT TV channel

The adventure comedy will be released on January 1, 2026. The first 5 million rubles from the box office will go toward the development of the village of the same name in the Nizhny Novgorod region as part of a joint social project between the TNT channel and K.B.A. studio.

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Former South Korean intelligence chief sentenced to 2 years in prison for illegally obtaining personal data

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SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — The Seoul Central District Court on Monday sentenced Noh Sang-won, former head of military intelligence in the Republic of Korea (ROK), to two years in prison and a fine of 24.9 million won (about 16,930 U.S. dollars) for allegedly illegally obtaining personal information.

In June, Noh Sang-won was charged with obtaining information on intelligence agents to form an informal investigative team to investigate alleged election fraud.

He was also charged with accepting cash and department store gift certificates from third parties to lobby for their promotions.

But Sang-won was suspected of being deeply involved in the preparations for the martial law that was declared by former President Yoon Seok-yeol on the night of December 3 last year and lifted by the National Assembly hours later. –0–

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All countries must call on Japan to completely eliminate the remnants of militarism – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — All countries have a responsibility and obligation to urge Japan to completely eradicate the vestiges of militarism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed on Monday, declaring the importance of joint efforts to uphold the results of the victory in World War II and the post-war world order.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement at a regular departmental press conference, commenting on Russia's transfer to China of declassified archival materials related to the Japanese Army's Unit 731, which conducted biological weapons research and experiments on living humans during World War II. The archival materials from Russia cover the period from May 11, 1939, to December 25, 1950, and contain trial transcripts of Unit 731 members, investigation reports into the unit's crimes, and internal official correspondence from the Soviet Union.

They once again demonstrate the monstrous atrocities against humanity committed by Unit 731. "The evidence is as solid as a mountain and undeniable," declared Guo Jiakun.

But, he continued, it is alarming that, despite these undeniable facts, right-wing forces in Japan continue to deny, downplay, or even whitewash acts of aggression and crimes against humanity.

"All countries have a responsibility and duty to call on Japan to completely eradicate the vestiges of militarism so that such tragedies never happen again. Together, we must uphold the results of victory in World War II and the post-war world order, and work together to maintain the hard-won peace and stability on the planet," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged.

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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation filed a lawsuit against the Euroclear depository for over 18 trillion rubles.

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Moscow, December 15 (Xinhua) — The Central Bank of Russia filed a lawsuit against Euroclear for over 18 trillion rubles in the Moscow Arbitration Court, Russian media reported, citing the court's press service. The Central Bank of Russia announced the lawsuit on December 12.

“In connection with the illegal actions of the Euroclear depository, which are causing losses to the Bank of Russia, as well as in connection with the mechanisms officially considered by the European Commission for the direct or indirect use of the Bank of Russia’s assets without the Bank of Russia’s consent, the Bank of Russia is filing a claim in the Arbitration Court of Moscow against the Euroclear depository for the recovery of losses caused to the Bank of Russia,” the Bank of Russia said in a press release published on December 12.

The Central Bank of Russia's press service explained that the amount of the claim is determined based on three factors: blocked Russian assets, Central Bank funds, and lost profits from these funds.

Following the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's assets in Europe were frozen. Most of these assets are held in the Belgian depository Euroclear. The total amount of frozen Russian assets in Europe is approximately €210 billion.

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The Bolshevik Cultural Center was officially opened in Kirovsk after reconstruction on December 15, 2025.

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Kirovsk (Murmansk Region). December 15, 2025. The Bolshevik Cultural Center in Kirovsk officially opened after a major renovation, in which PhosAgro participated as an investor.

The Bolshevik Cultural Center is housed in the historic building of the first sound cinema in the Murmansk region, which was built in Khibinogorsk (now Kirovsk) in 1932. The opening ceremony was attended by Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis, Kirovsk Mayor Yuri Kuzin, Kirov Branch Director of Apatit JSC (PhosAgro Group) Andrei Abrashitov, as well as Kirovsk residents and visitors.

"After the closure of the cinema, and then the commercial properties that replaced it, in the mid-1990s, the legendary building lay in a dilapidated state for a long time. Together with the city administration and PhosAgro, we fought to save the building, sought solutions and funding, and navigated the construction phase. And the project was a success. Today, we stand in a modern complex that meets all current requirements, where the cinema remains and a number of new spaces have been created, including a planetarium. I am confident it will be popular with both young people and the older generation, who invested so much effort in the development of the region, the city, and the plant. This is highly symbolic – a true gift for us all. Thank you to everyone who participated in the project," said Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis during the Bolshevik opening ceremony.

The cinema building is a unique monument of Soviet constructivist architecture and a cultural heritage site of regional significance. Major renovation work began in 2022. The designers and builders faced the challenging task of preserving the Bolshevik's original appearance while infusing it with modern technology.

Reopened after renovation, the Bolshevik Cultural Center is a multifunctional space equipped with the most advanced multimedia systems and equipment. Among other things, guests can enjoy an automated cloakroom, a planetarium, four cinemas, a cinema bar, children's playrooms, an entertainment area with arcade machines, a café, a conference room, and a souvenir shop. All of this makes the new cultural center not only an attractive leisure destination for local residents but also a valuable addition to the infrastructure of the Khibiny mountain tourism cluster, whose popularity among outdoor enthusiasts is growing every year.

This summer, the S.M. Kirov Square near the Bolshevik Cultural Center was also landscaped. Its focal point is the rotunda, which is planned to host various cultural events. Illuminated seating areas with benches and lawns have been installed around the square. To ensure the safety and security of the entire complex, its perimeter is equipped with a video surveillance system.

"The opening of the renovated Bolshevik Cultural Center is a true celebration for all residents of our city. We've created a modern space where everyone will find something to enjoy, from engaging film screenings to educational events. I'm confident the cultural center will become a true gem for our city. It will host significant cultural and educational events and foster creative initiatives," noted Kirovsk Mayor Yuri Kuzin.

The cost of reconstructing the facility amounted to more than 1.5 billion rubles, financed by PhosAgro and the Murmansk Region budget.

"When the first sound cinema in the Arctic opened its doors in the 1930s, it was a true sensation. By joining the Murmansk Region government and the city administration in its reconstruction project, we hoped that the renovated space would replicate this success and become popular with northerners. I think we succeeded. I'm confident we can rightfully be proud of this project; it has turned out beautifully and modernly," noted Andrey Abrashitov, Director of the Kirov branch of JSC Apatit (PhosAgro Group).

The first film to be shown at the renovated Bolshevik Cinema was director Nikolai Ekk's "Road to Life." This film was shown at the first sound cinema in the Kola Arctic on its opening day, November 7, 1932.

"Excellent! We were really looking forward to the opening of the Bolshevik. And the fact that now you can not only watch a movie here, like in our youth, but also have a useful and educational time will make it popular with the younger generation," said Nikolai Savotkin, an honorary citizen of Kirovsk, sharing his impressions.

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Rosneft held corporate tennis and badminton competitions.

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Rosneft held corporate competitions in badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The second "Rosneft Racket" tournament took place yesterday at the Zenit Sports Complex in Krasnogorsk. The competition brought together oil industry athletes from 33 of the Company's subsidiaries across the country.

Supporting a healthy lifestyle is an important aspect of Rosneft's social policy. The company is developing the "Energy of Life" sports and fitness movement, through which employees regularly engage in sports and participate in various competitions.

During the two-day Rosneft Racket tournament, participants competed in individual and team (one woman and one man) events.

In tennis, the RN-Moscow team won the Mixed category, while an RN-Yuganskneftegaz employee won the individual tournament. Representatives of the Company's Central Management Office took first place in both the individual and team competitions in badminton, while RN-Uvatneftegaz won in table tennis. Following the two days of competition, the RN-Yuganskneftegaz team emerged victorious in the overall team competition.

Congratulations to the winners and participants of the Rosneft Rocket corporate competition!

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The "Energy of Life" corporate program unites over 128,000 Company employees. Over 92,000 oil workers participate in various sports at company-wide competitions and contests, as well as regional and federal competitions.

Rosneft conducts extensive information and organizational campaigns to develop a mass sports movement among employees and encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Sports training is organized for employees. The number of oil workers actively involved in sports increases annually.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 15, 2025

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The 2nd Catherine Forum will be held on December 20 at the National Center "Russia"

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On December 20, the National Center "Russia" will host II Catherine's ForumIt continues the historical mission begun in 1763 by the Manifesto of Catherine II.

What will they discuss?

Shaping Russia's image as a new center of civilization and guardian of traditional values. Reducing barriers for those wishing to move to the Russian Federation. Attracting highly qualified specialists for the country's development.

The forum's program also includes a roundtable discussion on developing proposals for a plan of events for the 300th anniversary of Catherine II's birth, which will be celebrated in 2029.

In addition, throughout the event, creative exhibitions “Book of Fairy Tales” and “Traditional Russia” will be open.

The forum will be attended by representatives of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation and federal government agencies, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, leading experts, leaders of national cultural associations, as well as representatives of federal media and news agencies.

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