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Financial news: 05.02.2026, 10-00 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed.

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In accordance with the Methodology for Determining Risk Parameters of the Foreign Exchange Market and Precious Metals Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Clearing Center (JSC) on February 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Moscow time), the lower limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 196.89 in the TOD settlement mode) and the market risk assessment range (up to RUB 175.9134, equivalent to a 24.4% rate) for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed. New values are available. Here.

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Financial news: Palladium trading volume on the Moscow Exchange increased tenfold in January.

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Palladium trading volume on the Moscow Exchange's precious metals market in January 2026 increased tenfold compared to January of the previous year, reaching 464 kg. In rubles, trading volume increased fifteenfold, reaching 2.2 billion rubles.

Gold trading volume in January increased by 87% to 25.6 tons (306.9 billion rubles), silver trading volume increased fivefold to 106.8 tons (26 billion rubles), and platinum trading volume increased sixfold to 303 kg (2.1 billion rubles).

The number of transactions on the Moscow Exchange precious metals market in January increased 2.5 times year-on-year, reaching almost half a million.

In January, private investors were the most active in platinum trading, accounting for over 64% of total trading. Individuals accounted for 5% of gold trading, 62% of silver trading, and 52% of palladium trading.

The total trading volume on the precious metals market (spot and swap) last month amounted to 337.1 billion rubles.

Prices on the Moscow Exchange precious metals market are used to calculate the Moscow Exchange Refined Gold Index. RUGOLD, as well as for gold fixing GOLDFIXME, which is used as the strike price of cash-settled futures contracts on gold in rubles and premium options on this metal.

On precious metals market Moscow Exchange investors can trade gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, backed by physical metal in a vault. Trading and settlement are conducted in rubles through the National Clearing Center, a central counterparty, allowing participants to take advantage of a modern risk management system and secure settlements. Precious metals are delivered anonymously to the metal accounts of clearing participants.

Contact information for media: 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

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Financial news: Information on the submission of a proposal to the bankruptcy trustee to present his candidacy to the arbitration court in the bankruptcy case of a financial institution.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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Came into force on January 11, 2016 Federal Law of July 13, 2015 No. 223-FZ "On self-regulatory organizations in the financial market and on amendments to Articles 2 and 6 of the Federal Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter referred to as the Law), which regulates the procedure for obtaining the status of a self-regulatory organization in the financial market (hereinafter referred to as SRO), requirements for governing bodies, basic and internal standards for the activities of SROs, as well as relations arising between financial organizations and SROs.

According to Article 26 of the Law, the Bank of Russia maintains a unified register in the financial market, which contains the name of the SRO, the date of the decision on inclusion in the register, the types of activities in relation to which the SRO carries out self-regulation, the TIN, OGRN, address, and a list of SRO members.

According to Article 33 of the Law, self-regulatory organizations uniting credit consumer cooperatives were included in the unified register of self-regulatory organizations in the financial market from the date of entry into force of the Law and were assigned the status of SRO.

The law provides for the obligation for financial organizations listed in Part 1 of Article 3 of the Law to become a member of one of the self-regulatory organizations within one hundred and eighty days from the date the non-profit organization receives the status of a self-regulatory organization in the financial market in relation to the type of activity carried out by the financial organization.

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Red Wings received the RUSky Awards for the development of tourism programs on February 4, 2026.

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Red Wings Airlines won the 10th RUSky Awards in the category "For the Development of Tourism and Partnership Programs by the End of 2025."

In 2025, Red Wings maintained flights to popular destinations and expanded its flight geography. Passengers now have access to flights from nine Russian regions to 11 countries, including the UAE, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Israel.

Charter tourist flights accounted for a significant portion of air travel in 2025. More than 35% of the total volume of flights went to popular holiday destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

At the same time, Red Wings continued to develop its domestic route network, improving regional accessibility for millions of Russians. The airline's hub at Koltsovo Airport increased passenger traffic by 15% year-on-year, reaching 800,000 passengers. Domestic traffic grew by 16%, international traffic by 11%, and the number of transfer passengers increased by 2.5 times.

Over the course of the year, new routes were opened connecting Yekaterinburg with the capitals of four Russian republics – Ulan-Ude, Elista, Saransk, and Abakan – as well as with the hero city of Murmansk, the Arctic city of Norilsk, and the resort town of Gelendzhik.

Red Wings is an annual recipient of industry and national aviation awards. In 2024, the airline won the RUSky Awards in the category "For the Development of New and Promising Routes." As part of its route network expansion, regional flights to Tbilisi and Batumi from six Russian regions were launched.

The RUSky Awards were established by the Aviaru.Net portal and the Federal Air Transport Agency in strategic partnership with NAIS. Each year, the awards recognize the best Russian and foreign airlines operating in the Russian market, based on votes from passengers and industry experts.

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China introduces zero tariff policy on imported goods for Hainan residents

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

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday imposed zero tariffs on certain imported goods destined for consumption by residents of the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP).

The policy, which took effect on the same day, was announced in a joint statement by the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs and the General Administration of Taxation.

The policy stipulates that import duties, as well as value-added tax and consumption tax, levied both at the import stage and in the domestic market, will not apply to eligible goods purchased by Hainan PST residents from designated retail stores.

Residents of the Hainan PST include Chinese citizens who hold an identity card, residence permit or social security card in Hainan, as well as foreign citizens who work and live in Hainan and hold a residence permit.

Each eligible individual is granted an annual duty-free shopping quota of 10,000 yuan (approximately $1,437.4 USD), with no limit on the number of purchases. This policy applies to essential items, including certain food and beverages, household chemicals, and other household items.

According to the statement, this policy is aimed at promoting the construction of the Hainan PST and enhancing the sense of achievement of the residents of this island province of China.

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China calls for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism

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

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sun Lei on Wednesday called for a concerted global effort to combat terrorism, warning that increasingly sophisticated terrorist threats pose serious challenges.

The international community must adhere to the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and show zero tolerance for terrorism, he told the UN Security Council.

He said it was necessary to resolutely oppose selective counter-terrorism and double standards, and to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, creating a united anti-terrorism front and protecting international peace and security.

China called on the Afghan authorities to take concrete and effective measures to resolutely combat and eliminate terrorist forces rooted in the country to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist hub again, the diplomat added.

He stated that the security situation in Syria remains fragile, and the task of combating terrorism remains difficult. He emphasized the need to prevent terrorists from using Syrian territory to threaten the security of other countries.

The international community should provide greater support to African countries, in particular, the UN and various partners should strengthen cooperation with African regional organizations to help Africa strengthen its capacity to combat terrorism, Sun Lei noted.

He called on the UN Security Council to make efforts to advance a political settlement of the continent's problems, while steadily reducing the space for terrorist activity.

Beijing also calls on the international community to provide strong support to Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations and hopes that the Security Council will include the Balochistan Liberation Army and its unit, known as the Majeed Brigade, in its sanctions list as soon as possible.

China stands ready to continue working with all parties to resolutely combat terrorism in all its forms and make greater contributions to building lasting peace and universal security, Sun Lei said.

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Russia is not forcing itself to be an assistant to Iran and the United States, says S. Lavrov.

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Moscow, February 5 /Xinhua/ — The situation between Iran, Israel, and the United States is explosive. Russia is not forcing itself on them as an ally, but it is not indifferent to the situation in the Middle East. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated this in an interview with RT.

"We're not currently trying to force ourselves on Iran, Israel, or the United States. In our contacts with them, we're simply discussing the situation. Iran is our close partner, our neighbor. We care how the situation develops. Especially since it's explosive not only for Iran itself, but for the entire Middle East," Lavrov said.

The US-Iran talks will be held in Oman on February 6. In 2025, five rounds of US-Iran nuclear talks ended without a result due to the launch of Israel's military operation against the Islamic Republic and US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. –0–

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Chinese Foreign Ministry: China regrets the expiration of the New START Treaty

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

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — China expresses regret over the expiration of the New START Treaty between Russia and the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

The New START Treaty is of great importance to maintaining global strategic stability, a Chinese diplomat said at a regular press conference, adding that the international community is deeply concerned that its expiration will have a negative impact on the international arms control regime and the global nuclear order. -0-

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Road Construction in Russia. Polytechnic University Hosted a Large-Scale Conference

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On February 4, the Technopolis Polytech Research Building of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted a conference and exhibition entitled "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete," organized by the Civil Engineering Institute.

The Polytechnic University held a lecture course for students and faculty in specialized fields from leading St. Petersburg universities. Leading road industry experts in the production of asphalt concrete mixtures and flexible pavement technologies, including representatives of the St. Petersburg Transport Construction Directorate, VAD JSC, ABZ-1 Group of Companies, ROSDORNII Federal Autonomous Institution, Gazpromneft-DS LLC, Vozrozhdenie Production Association, TTM LLC, and other organizations, delivered the course.

Nikolay Bystrov, President of the ROSASPHALT Association, and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering, addressed the guests with welcoming remarks. The event was moderated by Yuri Lazarev, Director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction at the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering, and Nikolay Krupin, Coordinator of the ROSASPHALT Association's Technical Committee.

Leading road industry experts delivered presentations. Nikolay Krupin, Commercial Director of GTR LLC, presented an analysis of the current state of the road industry in Russia. Andrey Demin, Head of the Quality Control and Innovation Implementation Department at DTS SPb, highlighted the specifics of road construction in St. Petersburg. Dmitry Pakharenko, Chief Technologist of VAD JSC, spoke about the history of the Nevsky Prospekt renovation. Olga Melnik, Deputy Director for Quality at ABZ-1 JSC, shared her experience in producing and laying asphalt concrete mixtures at ABZ-1 JSC. Maxim Kamaletdinov, Chief Engineer of Gazpromneft-DS LLC, presented the company's experience in implementing large-scale transport infrastructure projects. Denis Apkalimov, General Director of TTM LLC, presented a report on modern asphalt mixing plants.

A cooperation agreement was signed at the conference between the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the RAPET Association of Polymer Energy-Efficient Technologies. The document was signed by Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Natalia Pavlenko, Chair of the Association.

The agreement aims to develop joint activities in the application of polymer energy-efficient technologies in construction, including conducting scientific research, developing educational programs, and organizing internships and internships for students of the Civil Engineering Institute.

The RAPET Association of Polymer Energy-Efficient Technologies is a professional association founded in 2023 that promotes and scientifically substantiates the use of energy-efficient polymer solutions in the construction industry. Its primary goal is to assist the government in implementing national projects by providing construction industry participants with guarantees of the efficiency and safety of energy-efficient polymer technologies.

The conference also included a scientific and practical session, presenting the results of research and projects in road construction and pavement modeling. Presentations were given by graduate students, young scientists, and experts from leading universities and industry organizations across the country.

The "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete" conference serves as a crucial tool for directly communicating industry needs to the university and institute's educational environment. This ensures a highly practical focus of the educational programs and the training of competitive, highly qualified specialists for Russia's road construction industry, noted Marina Petrochenko.

The "Road Construction in Russia: Asphalt Concrete" conference's particular value lies in its practice-oriented format. When leading industry experts come to the university and share their practical experience, it creates an invaluable educational environment for students. This dialogue allows them to not only study theory but also understand how it works on construction sites, in the laboratory, and within urban infrastructure. Events like these serve as a bridge between academic training and professional practice, ensuring a deep integration of science, education, and industry practices, emphasized Albert Bashkarev, Scientific Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Road Pavement Modeling at the Institute of Geotechnical Studies and Professor at the Higher School of Transport at the Institute of Metallurgical and Metallurgical Engineering.

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SPbGASU once again became the venue for the Young Intellectuals of Russia forum.

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Opening of the forum in the Academic Council Hall. Speech by Andrey Nikulin

On February 4, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering hosted a career guidance event as part of the 18th All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "Young Intellectuals of Russia," dedicated to Russian Science Day. For several years, our university has hosted the forum, which brings together talented schoolchildren, teachers, and representatives of the scientific community from across the country.

This year, the event was held under the banner of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Schoolchildren from seven regions attended the forum: the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, the Vladimir, Moscow, and Sverdlovsk regions, and St. Petersburg.

The students were warmly welcomed and told that SPbGASU is one of the oldest engineering universities in Russia, with a nearly two-hundred-year history, rich scientific and educational experience, and significant potential for training specialists in the engineering and construction industry.

Andrey Nikulin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at SPbGASU, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He particularly noted the students' early involvement in research and praised them for their conscious choice of challenging scientific topics: "We are glad that you are interested in scientific research and are choosing topics that help you develop and shape your future career path. Today, our university faculty will be working with you—they will ask questions, offer guidance, and help you find directions for further research. I wish you all successful and productive work."

Following the welcome session, participants moved on to work in thematic sections, where they presented a total of 96 research and creative projects. The work covered several areas: engineering and technology, natural science, philology, history, and creativity.

In the engineering and technology section, students defended projects dedicated to modern technologies and current societal development issues. The presented work included research on the environmental safety of motor fuels, an analysis of demographic processes using mathematical statistics, projects on the application of digital tools and artificial intelligence, and developments aimed at improving the effectiveness of teaching mathematics and engineering subjects. Many projects were practical in nature and relied on real-world data and calculations.

The creative section, which featured artistic and research works on traditional crafts, cultural heritage preservation, and the role of art in modern society, all executed in traditional arts and crafts techniques, generated particular interest. Experts noted the high level of work and the students' thoughtful approach to choosing their topics.

Thematic sections were replaced by Olympiads: high school students took part in the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Olympiads in Transport Systems and Environmental Engineering, while students in grades 5–8 participated in the Russian State Hydrometeorological University Geography Olympiad.

The final stage of the program included specialized master classes aimed at introducing students to the practical aspects of the engineering and technical fields of study at SPbGASU.

During the "Determining Hardness in Tap Water" workshop, participants learned about the importance of hardness in water supply systems and were introduced to practical methods for determining it.

At the master class "Pumping Stations: Design and Basic Operating Principles," schoolchildren learned about the design elements and operating principles of various water supply systems and their role in supporting the city's life.

The master class "Seismic Resistance of Timber Structures" generated considerable interest. The topic covered modern approaches to designing buildings in seismically prone areas, the behavior of timber structures under dynamic loads, and current engineering solutions in construction.

"Master classes, where students can not only hear but also see, touch, and try to make something themselves, are one of the most important and useful types of our career guidance sessions," says Ilya Gladushevsky, Executive Secretary of the Admissions Committee at SPbGASU. "This practice-oriented format allows students to better understand the specifics of engineering professions and the opportunities for studying at SPbGASU." He also noted that themed master classes are always held during our university's open days, the next of which will be held on Saturday, February 7, at the Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, and the Faculty of Forensic Expertise and Law in Construction and Transport.

The "Young Intellectuals of Russia 2026" forum held at SPbGASU once again confirmed the university's significant role as a center for career guidance, scientific education, and support for talented young people pursuing engineering, architecture, and scientific careers.

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