Happy Family, Love and Fidelity Day!

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This year, Russia celebrates Family, Love, and Fidelity Day at the official state level for the third time. The holiday came to the secular calendar from the church calendar, where the memory of the holy spouses Peter and Fevronia is honored on July 8.

The traditional family is one of the fundamental values of humanity. In recent years, the Government of the Russian Federation has been seriously working to support this fundamental institution of society. Since January 1, 2025, a new national project "Family" has been in effect, which has become a continuation of the national project "Demography". Its goal is to increase the number of families with children, including large families, and to strengthen family values.

The State University of Management is also working in this direction – with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, it is implementing a single comprehensive model for providing support to representatives of young families in the format of a “single window” system. Also in March of this year, a mother and child room was opened at the university, and in April the 2nd International Scientific Conference “Family in Modern Russian Society” was held.

We congratulate everyone on this bright, kind and important holiday. We wish the students of the State University of Management to find their soul mates, and to those who have already done so – an unquenchable family hearth. Women, support your men, they really need it, even if they don’t show it. Men, show your women signs of attention every day, because they are so pleased. For example, today you can give daisies – a symbol of Family, Love and Fidelity Day.

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"Feat Through the Years": Exhibition Dedicated to Heroes of the Past and Present Opened at St. Petersburg State University | St. Petersburg State University

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In his welcoming speech, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg University Sergey Vladimirovich Andryushin emphasized the importance of the project and thanked the students for their contribution to preserving the historical truth: "You are doing very important work. Thanks to your initiative, the memory of the exploits of our heroes and the most important, fundamental events in the history of our Motherland is preserved. It is very important that this understanding is passed on to new generations. I hope that in the future there will be even more such projects."

The exhibition presents photographs and personal stories of combatants. The main objective of the exhibition is to draw a parallel between the exploits of past and present servicemen and to tell about their selflessness. The students who organized the project are convinced that modern Russian servicemen have the same heroic character as their ancestors, who valiantly fought the enemy, crossed rivers, and stormed Berlin.

The opening of the exhibition "Feat Through the Years" became part of the University's large-scale program dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Throughout 2025, St. Petersburg University will host thematic lectures, concerts, and memorial meetings:

Thus, one of the stands tells about the exploits of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, machine gunner Alexander Matrosov and Hero of Russia, reconnaissance company commander Senior Lieutenant Maxim Peskov, who died sacrificing their lives in order to save their comrades in arms.

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Vice-Rector for Educational Work at St. Petersburg State University Vladimir Aleksandrovich Savinov noted that the exhibition allows us to understand the inseparable connection between times: "Such exhibitions at our university are not only a tribute to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the special military operation, but also a living connection between times. Now such projects are needed by the entire country, all our citizens, especially those who are at the front today."

The exhibition pays special attention to the continuity of generations, as well as the role of the rear in bringing Victory closer. The exhibition is regularly updated with materials about new heroes, including doctors who saved the lives of their compatriots. Concluding the ceremony, Associate Professor of St. Petersburg University Alexander Petrovich Alekseenko emphasized the importance of preserving traditional spiritual and moral values: "Historical memory, service to the Fatherland and respect for the exploits of the defenders of the Motherland are fundamental values that the University strives to convey to its students and the entire society."

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UN chief saddened by deaths in Texas floods

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UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of life in flooding in the U.S. state of Texas, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.

“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, particularly of many children, as a result of the recent floods in Texas over the holiday weekend,” Dujarric said in a statement.

A. Guterres expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with all those affected, the people of Texas and the US government, the official representative said.

The death toll from flooding in central Texas has risen to 87, with dozens still missing, officials said, as search and rescue efforts continue into a fourth day. –0–

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Brazil's President Condemns Foreign Interference in Country's Internal Affairs

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Xinhua) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday condemned foreign interference in his country's internal affairs after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Brazilian authorities to stop prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for attempting a coup.

"Defending Brazilian democracy is a matter that concerns Brazilians. We are a sovereign country, we do not accept interference or tutelage from anyone. We have strong and independent institutions. No one is above the law, especially those who threaten freedom and the rule of law," said L.I. Lula da Silva.

J. Bolsonaro, who served as Brazil's president from 2019 to 2022, is accused of plotting to retain power through force after losing the 2022 presidential election. –0–

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79 killed in rain-related incidents across Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (Xinhua) — Monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed at least 79 people and injured 140 others since June 26, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday.

According to the NDMA, the highest number of casualties was recorded in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 29 people, including 13 children, were killed.

Authorities have issued warnings of more rain in the coming days and urged residents, especially in disaster-prone areas, to take necessary precautions. –0–

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Air temperature in Vladivostok reached historical maximum of 1973

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Vladivostok, July 8 (Xinhua) — The air temperature in Vladivostok, the administrative center of Russia's Primorsky Krai, reached 31 degrees on Monday, a historical maximum since 1973, Primhydromet reported on its Telegram channel.

"Yesterday in Vladivostok the weather was partly cloudy. The high temperature was easily tolerated due to the low humidity of 40%. The maximum temperature reached the historical maximum of 1973 at plus 31 degrees, but did not exceed it," the report says.

Temperature records in Vladivostok were broken on June 27, July 4 and 6. Forecasters noted that the reason for the unusual heat was the development of the La Niña phenomenon, which began to actively manifest itself in the Pacific Ocean in early spring.

In Primorsky Krai, over the past two weeks, particularly hot weather has been observed, with air temperatures 7 degrees above the average climatic value. –0–

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Xi Jinping Calls on Young Students to Contribute to Global Peace

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TAIYUAN, July 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called on young students to strive to become the backbone of the nation, build a strong country and contribute to world peace.

Xi Jinping made the call during an inspection tour of Yangquan City in north China's Shanxi Province on Monday afternoon. -0-

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Student delegation from Baikal State University of Russia visited Jiaozhou Second Secondary School for educational exchange

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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — A student delegation from Russia's Baikal State University (BSU) recently visited the Second Middle School of Jiaozhou City (Shandong Province, east China) for educational and research exchange. The event is aimed at strengthening cultural ties between the youth of China and Russia, deepening cooperation in education and strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between students of the two countries.

As reported on the official WeChat account of the aforementioned educational institution, the school management warmly welcomed the Russian students and introduced them to the educational specifics of the school and achievements in the field of international exchanges. Representatives of BSU expressed gratitude for the hospitality, noting that the visit will allow Russian students to visually become acquainted with the successes of Chinese basic education and the unique charm of Chinese culture.

During the visit, the BSU delegation toured the school campus, modern academic buildings, the school history museum and the hall of traditional Chinese culture, where they received information about the history of this educational institution and learned about the national cultural heritage thanks to archival materials and valuable documents. Of particular interest was the visit to classes with in-depth study of the Russian language: Russian students held interactive classes with Chinese schoolchildren in a lively atmosphere.

This educational exchange not only created a bridge of friendship between the youth of the two countries, but also gave new impetus to humanitarian cooperation. Both sides declared their intention to expand areas of cooperation, implement new educational and cultural projects, introduce advanced teaching methods and contribute to the development of the SCO educational space. -0-

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The role of BRICS as a pillar of a multipolar world is becoming critically important – Belarusian Foreign Minister

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MINSK, July 8 (Xinhua) — The role of BRICS as a pillar of the multipolar world is becoming critically important, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov said in Rio de Janeiro during an extended session of the 17th BRICS summit. The corresponding information was published by the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry on Monday.

In his speech, M. Ryzhenkov noted that modern global challenges require not only strengthening of internal potential, but also a truly multilateral approach in international affairs.

"Belarus sees the practical embodiment of this ideology in BRICS – an association based on equality, mutual respect and the search for collective solutions. Today, when outdated unipolar mechanisms demonstrate their ineffectiveness and politicization, the role of BRICS as a support for a multipolar world, as a foundation and an integral part of a fair world order is becoming critically important," the minister emphasized.

He also noted that the New Development Bank is the most important element of the emerging financial architecture of BRICS. Belarus sent an official request to join its members in March of this year.

"Belarus' geopolitical position in Eurasia opens up broad prospects for cooperation in logistics. Belarus is ready to become a platform for creating modern logistics hubs, where advanced technologies, including blockchain and the Internet of Things, will be used to build transparent and efficient supply chains," the head of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry noted. -0-

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3,716 Foreign Businessmen in China's Yiwu Granted Skilled Personnel Status

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HANGZHOU, July 8 (Xinhua) — As of the end of June this year, 3,716 foreign entrepreneurs in Yiwu City, east China's Zhejiang Province, had been granted the status of skilled personnel under a new assessment system launched by the local government. Among them, 37 were classified as Category A (foreign highly skilled personnel) and 3,679 as Category B (foreign professional specialists), according to the Yiwu City Science and Technology Administration.

Yiwu has pioneered the creation of an innovative “foreign talent contribution evaluation system,” with key criteria including annual exports, job creation for local residents, and sustainable contribution to the regional economy.

To qualify for Category A, foreign investors/entrepreneurs must meet conditions such as the company's annual sales volume exceeding RMB 50 million (about US$6.99 million) with an individual annual salary of RMB 600,000 or more; or the company employs more than 10 local people and has 10 years of continuous individual work experience in Zhejiang Province with an annual income of RMB 600,000 or more.

Category B is assigned if the company has such indicators as an annual volume of foreign exchange transactions of USD 500,000 or an annual foreign trade turnover of over 10 million yuan.

According to the established rules, foreign personnel of category A receive 5-year work permits and priority processing of documents, and foreigners of category B receive work permits for a period of 2 to 4 years.

Yiwu, known as the “supermarket of the world,” maintains trade links with more than 230 countries and regions around the world. More than 28,000 foreign traders visit here every day, accounting for about a fifth of the total number in Zhejiang Province. To further attract investment, the city launched this pilot program for foreign business personnel in September 2024. -0-

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