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February 12, 2026

Yuri Trutnev: The Eastern Economic Forum plays a major role in the development of the Far East

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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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"The Eastern Economic Forum will be held from September 1 to 4, 2026, in Vladivostok. It has become the main platform for coordinating the region's development and attracting investment, where management decisions and mechanisms are formulated and then implemented into specific projects – from priority development areas and city master plans to new enterprises, infrastructure, and social facilities. The President of Russia has identified the development of the Far East as a national priority, and for the past 10 years, the forum has been contributing to the achievement of high development indicators for the macroregion," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the EEF.

The Far Eastern Federal District is demonstrating sustainable economic growth, significantly exceeding the Russian average in key development indicators.

"The Far East is outperforming the Russian average across a number of indicators: the growth rate of fixed capital investment has doubled since 2014, exceeding the Russian average by 1.5 times. Industrial production has increased by 1.3 times. Annual mineral extraction has increased by 1.4 times, housing construction by 1.5 times, and construction volume by 2.3 times. The increased supply on the housing market has impacted the price per square meter. For the first time in April 2024, the price per square meter in the Far East matched the Russian average, and is now 21% lower. A total of 5.6 trillion rubles have been invested in state-supported projects in the Far East. Over a thousand enterprises have been commissioned. "This dynamic development in the region is the result of comprehensive work, in which the Eastern Economic Forum plays a major role," noted Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the EEF.

Proposals for the development of the macroregion, which are voiced annually at the forum, lead to the development of strategic decisions. Thus, following the work of the EEF 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave assignments, the implementation of which will ensure the further development of the Far East.

The forum promotes effective dialogue on the renewal of Far Eastern cities. Master plans, encompassing over 1,000 sites and activities, are currently in the active phase of implementation. The master plan aligns economic, demographic, infrastructural, and spatial aspects of urban development with a focus on creating new points of attraction. This work is based on resident requests and business plans, in collaboration with regional and municipal authorities.

The Eastern Economic Forum has been held since 2015 in accordance with a decree by President Vladimir Putin. During this time, the forum has become a leading international platform for establishing and strengthening ties between the Russian and global investment communities, providing a comprehensive expert assessment of the economic potential of the Russian Far East, and presenting its investment opportunities and business conditions in the advanced development areas. The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

Official website of the WEF: http://forumvostok.ru/.

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February 12, 2026

February 12, 2026 From fragments to museum exhibit: Mosfilm restored a sculpture of Catherine II – a copy of a fragment by Opekushin

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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

February 12, 2026

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A quarter of a century later, a plaster cast of the marble statue of Empress Catherine II, created by renowned muralist Alexander Opekushin, has been given a new lease on life. Sergei Nikolaev, a sculptor at the Mosfilm House of Costume and Props, transformed the damaged fragment, which had been gathering dust in warehouses for decades, into a fully functional exhibition bust. The restoration not only revived the cast but also sparked interest in the forgotten craftsmanship of Russian classicists—a style that is now enjoying renewed appreciation in the world of great art.

Mosfilm's workshops house many legendary objects, whose stories are sometimes more captivating than the script of a historical blockbuster. One such story is the bust of Catherine the Great, which until recently was in a deplorable state, but is now ready for filming and exhibition.

HISTORY OF THE EXHIBIT

The exhibit's journey to the film studio was long and winding. For a long time, the original three-meter marble statue of Catherine the Great, commissioned by the Moscow City Duma in the late 19th century, was kept in the vaults of one of the capital's museums. The artist behind the "Catherine the Great" composition was Alexander Mikhailovich Opekushin, an academician, a "star" of his time, and the creator of the Pushkin monument on Tverskoy Boulevard. For his work, he chose superb Carrara marble—a noble, grayish hue, with the finest sparkles that make the stone seem alive even centuries later.

A.M. Opekushin's sculpture "Catherine the Great" at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

After the October Revolution of 1917, the sculpture was removed to the State Museum of Fine Arts. It was repeatedly threatened with destruction. It was saved by the director of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, sculptor S. D. Merkurov, who "hid" it with his friends in Armenia. At the turn of the 2000s, artisans from the Vuchetich All-Union Art and Production Combine removed the mold from the sculpture and cast a copy. But this cast's life was difficult from the very beginning: it lacked a coherent composition and was stored for many years as an unaccounted element. When the Vuchetich Combine ceased operations due to the impossibility of maintaining its vast space, a series of arduous relocations began. The collection was transported from place to place, and this plaster "shard" migrated along with other exhibits, gradually falling into disrepair. Several years ago the exhibit was transferred to Mosfilm.

RESTORATION

"The bust was just like a splinter, cut off at an angle," recalls sculptor Sergei Nikolaev, showing photographs from his archive. "It was completely filthy… There were chips, scuffs, and dirt. Imagine, plaster—it's fragile!"

Bust before restoration

The work began with a diagnostic. To determine how to complete the fragment, sculptor Sergei Nikolaev traveled to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, where Opekushin's original statue now resides. He specifically wanted to photograph the details—the "fur," the texture, the logic of the clothing's cut. The sculptor notes that the quality of the original is astounding: despite the matte, unpolished surface typical of gray marble, the detailing on the figure is executed at the highest academic level.

Returning to the workshop, the restorer began to precisely recreate the missing parts of the bust. He constructed special frames and anchors for the missing fragments, onto which he glued the logically completed elements of the bust. Particular attention was paid to the finishing coat. The surface was treated with an alcohol-based varnish based on the natural resin of Indian trees. This technology, derived from old restoration techniques, not only protects the plaster but also creates an ideal primer for subsequent tinting. On top, Nikolaev applied oil paints to create the subtlest depressions and highlights, allowing the relief to "emerge" and create a sense of volume.

"Of course, this is a very pleasing piece," says Sergey. "It's clearly visible: from just fragments and shards, the sculpture has become a true exhibition piece! Moreover, it's a work of high craftsmanship."

The sculptor laments the long-undervalued legacy of Opekushin, Volnukhin, and other Russian classicists. The Soviet period, with its expressiveness and grotesqueness, relegated psychologism and detailed elaboration of form to the background. But today, the situation is changing. A new generation of artists and viewers is once again learning to appreciate the "quiet" perfection of classicism. And, as Sergei Nikolaev admits, replicating this level is extremely difficult today. Even professional academic sculptors cannot always achieve the subtlety that 19th-century masters imbued in their works.

Currently, a plaster copy of a fragment of Opekushin's work adorns the hall of Mosfilm's main building. Also on display on the ground floor is the composition "Wrestlers"—a plaster cast of a marble sculpture (2nd century BC)—and "Aphrodite (Venus) de Milo," also a plaster cast of an original sculpture by Agesander (2nd century BC).

Sculptor Sergei Nikolaev and his works

CURRENT WORK AND PLANS

Restoring the sculpture of Catherine II is only part of a larger plan to restore props. In the last year alone, Sergey Nikolaev has restored 24 pieces: busts, vases, and decorative elements. Furthermore, a significant portion of his work involves providing prompt, first-aid care for props returning from filming. Colleagues acknowledge that not all renters handle plaster with care: despite instructions, there are always random people on set who, through carelessness, could damage fragile compositions. Therefore, the sculptor often personally handles particularly sensitive pieces.

Plans for this year include an equally exciting project. A bust of Nicholas I was discovered in the DKR collection. The piece was thought to be painted plaster, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be old bronze, heavily painted over multiple times. This summer, Sergey plans to remove centuries-old layers of paint from the original, make a mold, and cast it. One example—a plaster, marbled version—will be retained for filming. Attempts will be made to restore the original to its original appearance: patination may be commissioned to restore the bronze's noble appearance. Concurrently, curators will attempt to establish its authorship: perhaps the cleaning process will reveal traces of a workshop or the detailing typical of famous 19th-century sculptors.

February 12, 2026

Financial news: 12.02.2026, 12-15 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZYF38 (DOM.RF B-7) were changed.

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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February 12, 2026, 12:15 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 12.02.2026, 12-15 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 104.96) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1085.93 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) for security RU000A0ZYF38 (DOM.RF B-7) were changed.

February 12, 2026

Financial news: 12.02.2026, 12-32 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A1065A3 (Rosset1P10) were changed.

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February 12, 2026, 12:32 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 12.02.2026, 12:32 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 98.85) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1074.73 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 22.5%) of the security RU000A1065A3 (Rosset1P10) were changed.

February 12, 2026

Repair work on two major highways in the Kherson region is 50% complete.

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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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In the development of the road network in Donbas and Novorossiya, highways connecting the regions and passing through key population centers are strategic assets. In the Kherson region, repairs are ongoing on sections of two such roads: Odesa-Melitopol-Novoazovsk and Kherson-Dzhankoy-Feodosia-Kerch. Their completion is currently 50%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The total length of the Odesa-Melitopol-Novoazovsk and Kherson-Dzhankoy-Feodosia-Kerch road sections where work is underway is 87 km. These sections are strategically important, as they lead toward the Azov region and Crimea, connecting several southern regions with each other and passing through key population centers. For many years, these highways were in disrepair, and last year, road workers began major repairs on these sections. This will improve traffic safety and mobility, and will generally accelerate the integration of Donbas and Novorossiya into the Russian Federation," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

According to Marat Khusnullin, all work on the sites is planned to be completed by the end of the year.

"The Odessa-Melitopol-Novoazovsk section of the highway will improve accessibility and reduce travel time to the Perekop checkpoint on the way to Armyansk in the Republic of Crimea. During the summer, it is the main crossing for trucks supplying Crimea with food. During the major repairs, road workers laid the bottom layer of asphalt concrete pavement and halfway completed the top layer. After this stage is completed, they will install road signs, bus shelters, and apply road markings," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor.

February 12, 2026

First-round winners, get ready: the second stage of the Future of Business Olympiad has begun.

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On February 12, the second qualifying round of the All-Russian Olympiad in Innovative Entrepreneurship “The Future of Business” began, developed with the support of the State University of Management and experts from the RVB (Wildberries) company.

The Olympiad covers a range of general education subjects and entrepreneurial cases, designed for the knowledge level of schoolchildren in grades 9–11 and first- and second-year college students interested in economics, management, technology, and innovation.

Access to the second-stage assignments is now open to winners of the first qualifying round. You can check your status and begin solving them on the SUM Digital Corpus platform. Important: To continue participating in the Olympiad, please indicate your class in your personal account.

The final remote stage will last until February 22, and its winners will be invited to the in-person final, which will be held in Moscow in April.

Winners and prize winners of the Future of Business Olympiad will receive personalized certificates and gifts from Wildberries.

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February 12, 2026

China's installed capacity of solar and wind power plants increased by 22 percent in 2025.

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

BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — China's installed solar and wind power capacity in 2025 increased 22 percent year-on-year to more than 430 million kW, a new all-time high, according to data released Thursday by the National Energy Administration.

Last year, the combined capacity of grid-connected solar and wind power plants reached 1.84 billion kW, or 47.3% of the country's total installed capacity. For the first time, solar and wind power surpassed thermal power in this regard.

Solar and wind power plants accounted for 22 percent of all electricity generated in the country in 2025.

Liu Deshun, chief engineer of the State Energy Administration, said that in 2026, as part of the country's efforts to accelerate the formation of a new type of energy system, the development of new areas such as energy storage will be encouraged.

By 2035, China will need to have a new energy system with a high proportion of new energy sources and improved systems for their consumption and regulation, according to guidelines published by the National Development and Reform Commission in November 2025. -0-

February 12, 2026

A concert was held in Baku to celebrate the Spring Festival.

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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

Baku, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — A concert to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year was held at the Baku Book Center in Azerbaijan's capital on Wednesday.

Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan, Ding Tao, noted that the Lunar New Year is the richest and most popular traditional holiday in China. The diplomat stated that the culture and spirit of the Spring Festival and the Azerbaijani Novruz are very similar. Both holidays aim to strengthen family ties and welcome spring, reflecting the two peoples' respect for nature, cherishing family ties, and striving for a happy life.

According to the diplomat, 2025 will be a year of further progress and fruitful results for China-Azerbaijan relations: the countries have established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Political mutual trust continues to deepen, trade and economic cooperation is steadily expanding, pragmatic cooperation is yielding numerous significant results, cultural exchanges are flourishing, and traditional friendship is acquiring new, contemporary significance, Ding Tao said.

The concert featured students and faculty from the Confucius Institute at the Azerbaijan University of Languages and other Azerbaijani educational institutions, as well as Chinese language enthusiasts. They sang songs in Chinese, danced Chinese folk dances in traditional costumes, and recited ancient and modern Chinese poetry.

Azerbaijani schoolgirl Sufi sang an aria from Peking Opera. She told Xinhua that she became interested in Peking Opera four years ago and began studying the art on her own. Now, the girl has gained some popularity and receives occasional invitations to perform at various events. Sufi even once sang in China.

February 12, 2026

The speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament has resigned.

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

Bishkek, February 12 (Xinhua) — Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (parliament) of Kyrgyzstan Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his resignation at a parliamentary session on Thursday. This was reported on the parliament's website.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that "certain political disagreements" have recently occurred in the country, and many criticisms have been leveled at him. "Today, I have decided to voluntarily resign as Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. This is my personal decision. No one pressured me," he emphasized.

He stated that the political reforms initiated by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov must be fully completed, and political stability in the country must be maintained. "With this goal in mind, guided by patriotism and the interests of the state, I have made this decision," he said.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu added that he is ready to serve the country's future as an ordinary member of parliament, along with other members of parliament.

49-year-old Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was elected to the Kyrgyz Parliament in 2021. In October 2022, he was elected Speaker of the country's Parliament, and was re-elected to this position in December 2025. –0–

February 12, 2026

China is ready to continue to support each other in protecting each other's legitimate rights and interests, Wang Yi said.

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

Budapest, February 12 (Xinhua) — Beijing highly appreciates Budapest's friendly policy and is willing to continue to jointly support each other in protecting the legitimate rights and interests. This was stated on Wednesday by visiting Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a meeting with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Pointing to the traditional friendship between China and Hungary, he stressed that under the strategic guidance of their leaders, the two countries maintain mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, and have established an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, which serves as a model for a new type of international relations.

Chinese companies investing and operating in Hungary have effectively contributed to the country's economic development and improved living standards, bringing tangible benefits to the Hungarian people, Wang Yi said.

Facts have proven that Chinese-Hungarian friendship and cooperation fully meet the fundamental interests of Hungary and its people, and are conducive to the healthy development of China-EU relations, he stated. China remains a consistent strategic partner on which Hungary can rely in its national development and renewal, the minister added.

According to Wang Yi, in the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, the rich fruits of cooperation have demonstrated that China is a partner, not a rival, and brings opportunities, not risks.

In turn, P. Szijjártó noted that, despite changes in the international situation, Hungary consistently values friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation with China.

In recent years, Chinese investment in Hungary has repeatedly reached new heights, he stated. According to the minister, these investments have contributed to scientific and technological innovation and economic growth, created numerous jobs, and significantly advanced Hungary's national development.

Hungary supports the Global Governance Initiative put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping and is ready to strengthen contacts and coordination with China within the UN and other multilateral frameworks, said Péter Szijjártó. Budapest will continue to actively promote the healthy development of EU-China relations, he added.

The parties also exchanged views on the Ukrainian crisis and other international and regional issues of mutual interest. –0–