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A competition for the Russian Presidential Scholarship for graduate students and adjuncts has been announced.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov commented on the launch of the competition for the Presidential Scholarship for graduate and adjunct students.

Applications will be accepted until 2:00 PM Moscow time on February 27.

You can submit all the required documents on the "Scholarships for Postgraduate and Associate Students" portal.

"Supporting young researchers is one of the Government's key priorities. To this end, we are implementing a range of measures under the national project 'Youth and Children' and the Decade of Science and Technology. This is the third time that graduate students and adjunct professors have been selected to receive the scholarships established by decree of President Vladimir Putin. Every year, we see great interest in this support program, with applications coming in from all regions of the country. Starting this year, the number of recipients will increase: up to 800 people will be eligible to win the scholarship competition," emphasized Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that there has also been a noticeable overall increase in young people's interest in science. Over the past five years, the number of participants in the 5th Congress of Young Scientists has tripled. Last year, the congress attracted over 8,000 participants from 89 Russian regions and 100 foreign countries, demonstrating record international engagement.

Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov noted that candidates for the Presidential Scholarship for graduate students and adjuncts are nominated by their academic supervisors.

"It is the ideas, energy, and determination of young scientists that form the foundation for achieving technological victories. And support programs like the Russian Presidential Scholarship for postgraduate and adjunct students enable talented young people to focus on research and scientific endeavors," the minister said.

The scholarship amount is 75,000 rubles per month for a period of one to four years. Up to 800 people will be selected as winners.

The research of scholarship applicants must be based on the priorities defined in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation.

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Financial news: 01/29/2026, 15:30 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A1065A3 (Rosset1P10) security were changed.

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January 29, 2026

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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 January 29, 2026, 15:30 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 100.04) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1079.44 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 27.0%) of the security RU000A1065A3 (Rosset1P10) were changed.

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Financial news: 13 regions have reached the finals of the All-Russian competition "Capital of Financial Culture."

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Twenty-two regions participated in the qualifying round. Competition for the title of "Capital of Financial Culture" will continue 13 of them: Altai Krai, Bryansk Oblast, Transbaikal Krai, Kaliningrad, Omsk and Oryol Oblasts, Primorsky Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Komi Republic, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the city of St. Petersburg, Tver and Ulyanovsk Oblasts.

Regions will present their projects to improve financial literacy and foster financial culture, which they will implement if they win. The competition results will be announced in March 2026 at the National Center "Russia."

The All-Russian competition "Capital of Financial Culture" is being held as part of the Strategy for Improving Financial Literacy and Forming Financial Culture until 2030. The organizers are the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance of Russia.

The competition's goal is to stimulate the development of financial education in the regions. Winners receive the "Capital of Financial Culture" status for one year, along with informational, expert, and methodological support from the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance.

In 2025, the Krasnoyarsk Krai and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast won the competition, presenting large-scale projects that span the region and could be expanded nationwide.

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The government has indexed social payments, benefits and compensation.

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Resolution of January 23, 2026 No. 30

Starting February 1, the amount of over 40 different social payments, benefits, and compensation will increase by 5.6%. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the decree to this effect.

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Resolution of January 23, 2026 No. 30

Indexed benefits include monthly cash payments received by veterans of the Great Patriotic War and military operations, Chernobyl victims, Heroes of Russia, Heroes of Labor, and people with disabilities of all three groups.

The monthly compensation payment for caring for children with disabilities and disabled persons from childhood of group I, as well as a number of other payments to families with children, have also been indexed.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, January 29, 2026

Thus, the one-time benefit for the birth of a child will increase to almost 28.5 thousand rubles, and cash payments to women awarded the title of "Mother Heroine" will increase to 76.5 thousand rubles.

The amount of maternity capital will also increase: to almost 729,000 rubles for the first child, and to 963,200 rubles for the second and subsequent children. If a family has already spent part of their maternity capital, only the remaining amount will be indexed.

Russia has a uniform procedure for indexing social benefits that are not tied to the subsistence minimum. These benefits are indexed once a year, starting on February 1, based on the actual consumer price index for the previous year.

Mikhail Mishustin announced the decision takenGovernment meeting on January 29He explained that no applications are required to receive the indexed payments. "The indexation will occur automatically, and payments will be delivered to citizens according to the usual schedule," the Prime Minister noted.

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January 29, 2026. Re-recording of the film "Underworld" is underway at Dolby Studio 6 at Mosfilm. The film, which tells the touching story of a teenager trying to save his family from discord, required a special approach to sound…

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January 29, 2026

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At Dolby Studio 6, re-recording engineer Artur Khairullin (pictured) creates the final mix for an intimate yet visually and sonically profound film. The film "Underworld," which tells the touching story of a teenager trying to save his family from strife, required a special approach to sound, combining the clarity of on-set dialogue, "intimate sound design," and minimalist musicality.

According to re-recording sound engineer Artur Khairullin, "Another World" is a very intimate and touching story about a boy who wants to restore his family despite a serious rift between his parents. That's why the film's soundscape, while lacking the hallmarks of a blockbuster, is filled with detail and spatial solutions.

The work is being carried out in several stages, and the team is currently in the first, "preliminary" pass, to ensure the sound is evenly distributed throughout the film's running time. About ten shifts are allocated for the re-recording. The sound engineer's main task at this stage is to bring the balance to life, make the mix more emotional, and achieve high-quality sound in any auditorium.

"The film's distinctive feature was its unusual visual format, close to IMAX, with an aspect ratio of 1:1.43. This resulted in an abundance of long shots and deep perspectives, which directly influenced the sound design. The sound editing is filled with details that create depth and volume, creating a space that matches the visuals," Artur Khairullin noted in a commentary for Mosfilm.ru.

Almost all the dialogue in the film was taken directly from the set, as modern technology allows for efficient cleaning of the recording. Re-dubbing was used only in isolated instances, as dictated by the director, for example, to add lines or breathing. According to the sound director, the film doesn't feature a pronounced sound design, but there is a distinctive musicality woven into the background noises. This approach can be called "chamber sound design," as it actively shapes the rhythm, mood, and dynamics of the scenes.

Music is used minimally in the film. A composition, a blend of electronic music and violin, appears only a few times, serving as an emotional backdrop—a "pedal" that envelops the viewer and emphasizes the image of the family. Khairullin notes that the music is more like lingering ambient music than a classical theme.

The final sound design is being developed in close collaboration with supervisor Pavel Sitnikov, who, together with the director, previously identified key sound accents and defined semantic points. The re-recording team's task is to bring everything together and achieve a cohesive, expressive sound that will enhance the film's emotional impact on the audience.

The plot follows 14-year-old Sasha, who discovers his father is living a double life. In his new life, he has different friends and a new love, for whom he longs to put his past behind him. "Another World" is Nikolai Kovalenko's feature-length directorial debut. Filming took place in Moscow and the Moscow region in 2025. The project was produced with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture, and the pitching took place in the fall of 2024.

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Genre: Melodrama Screenwriters: Kirill Pronin, Nikolay Kovalenko Director: Nikolay Kovalenko Director of Photography: Daniil Kononov Composer: Danil Prosolov Production Designer: Anastasia Yakovleva Costume Designer: Anna Braude Makeup Designer: Sofia Ivanova Editor: Sergey Smirnov Producers: Maxim Korolev, Olga Zhuravleva Starring: Nikita Konkin, Pyotr Fyodorov, Elena Nikolaeva Production: Alliance Film Company LLC

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January 2026 was the snowiest month in Moscow in the last two hundred years, according to Moscow State University.

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Moscow, January 29 (Xinhua) — The final month of the year has become the snowiest in Moscow in the last two centuries. This was reported on Thursday by the press service of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), citing data from the university's Meteorological Observatory, which recorded abnormal amounts of precipitation.

"This past January was the snowiest in Moscow in the last 203 years. The first month of 2026 was cold and unusually snowy in Moscow," TASS quotes the university as saying. The snowfalls were attributed to deep and extensive cyclones with intensified atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region.

According to the observatory, the air temperature in the Russian capital in January is one and a half degrees below the climatic norm, which for this month is minus 6.2 degrees Celsius.

According to Mikhail Lokoshchenko, head of the observatory and leading researcher at the Department of Meteorology and Climatology of the Faculty of Geography at Moscow State University, nearly 92 mm of precipitation was recorded in the capital on January 29, with the maximum snowdrift height reaching 59 cm. According to the scientist, despite the rapid warming of the climate, the snow depth in Moscow remains stable due to the overall increase in winter precipitation and the absence of thaws.

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More than 38 million vehicles were recalled in China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

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BEIJING, January 29 (Xinhua) — China recalled more than 38 million vehicles during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) as part of efforts to improve the product recall system, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced on Thursday.

According to the agency, vehicles were recalled 1,074 times.

According to the GURR, a total of 4,190 consumer product recalls were carried out during the reporting period, covering more than 40.4 million units of product.

It is noted that market regulation agencies have continued to consistently strengthen oversight of quality and safety.

Specifically, manufacturing licensing was introduced for 14 categories and 27 types of industrial products. High-risk products, such as power banks and e-bike helmets, were included in the mandatory certification system. A pilot reform of the CCC certification mark, a mandatory safety assessment standard, was implemented for three categories and 11 types of high-risk products, including power banks. Additionally, a pilot program for quality labeling and verification was launched for 10 key products sold online, including power banks.

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Guterres outlined the UN's priorities for 2026.

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January 29, 2026 UN

"The law of force defeats the force of law." This is how UN Secretary-General António Guterres characterized the current state of international relations while speaking to journalists in New York. He outlined the Organization's priorities for 2026, his final term as UN chief.

A period of chaos and uncertainty

According to Guterres, 2026 is already shaping up to be a period of chaos and uncertainty. The Secretary-General emphasized that the world is living in a situation where actions—especially reckless ones—cause dangerous reactions. This is exacerbated by geopolitical divisions and exacerbated by impunity, which undermines international stability.

He noted that international law is being violated, multilateral cooperation institutions are under attack, and impunity is thriving in the world.

“Impunity has become a driving force in today’s conflicts, fueling escalation, deepening mistrust and opening the door to powerful destructive forces,” Guterres said.

The world is changing rapidly

He paid particular attention to the humanitarian situation worldwide. The Secretary-General said cuts to humanitarian aid are triggering a "chain reaction" of despair, population displacement, and death.

At the same time, inequality is deepening globally, undermining societies. The climate crisis remains one of the most serious challenges of our time. And the lack of restrictions on the development of new technologies is leading to instability.

At the same time, mechanisms for solving global problems are outdated, Guterres noted, and the world is changing rapidly: the economic influence of developing countries is growing, and South-South trade is outpacing traditional North-North flows.

The need to develop multilateral institutions

The Secretary-General stated that global problems cannot be resolved by a single power or two competing powers attempting to divide the world into spheres of influence. He urged accelerated and targeted development of multipolarity based on partnership.

"However, multipolarity alone does not guarantee stability or peace. Europe was multipolar before the First World War. But the lack of effective multilateral institutions led to confrontation and war," Guterres said.

“For a multipolar world to ensure balance, prosperity and peace, we need strong multilateral institutions whose legitimacy is based on shared responsibility and common values,” he added.

UN Priorities

The Secretary-General said the Organization would continue to strive for a just and lasting peace.

One of the main priorities of his work in the final year will be the reform of the Security Council.

“We are making every effort to reform and strengthen the Security Council, the only body with the Charter-enshrined authority to act on behalf of all countries on matters of peace and security,” Guterres said.

He stressed that there can be no peace and stability without development and the UN will continue to do everything possible to achieve this. Sustainable Development Goals.

Combating climate change and creating a global governance system for artificial intelligence will also be key areas of work in 2026. He recalled that within the UN, created International Scientific Group on Artificial Intelligence.

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Representatives of the business circles of China and the United States should promote stable trade and economic relations between the two countries, according to the CPPCC National Committee vice chairman.

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BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Wang Yong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on Thursday called on Chinese and U.S. business circles to deepen practical cooperation and jointly promote the sustainable and long-term development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Wang Yong made the call at the annual thanksgiving banquet of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China), which was held in Beijing.

As the Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee noted, in 2025, China and the United States, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, conducted constructive dialogue and interaction, which brought stability to bilateral relations.

Wang Yong stated that China will steadily deepen reforms, expand opening-up, and promote innovation. He also stated that China will continuously unleash growth momentum through high-quality development, which will provide ample scope for businesses from all countries, including the United States.

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China welcomes active investment from Finnish companies – Ministry of Commerce of China

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Beijing, January 29 (Xinhua) — China welcomes Finnish companies' continued active investment in China, and China is willing to share the opportunities created by China's high-quality economic development, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said Thursday.

He Yongqian made the statement at a regular press briefing in response to questions about the agreements and results in trade and economic cooperation reached during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's recent visit to China, as well as efforts to further deepen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

According to the ministry's official representative, the visit was successful, and the parties achieved practical results in trade and economic cooperation.

According to He Yongqian, during the visit, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening the work of the China-Finland Commission on Cooperation between Innovative Enterprises and held the 6th meeting of this commission.

Over 50 companies from the two countries discussed cooperation in areas such as innovation, green development, and the digital economy. A number of commercial agreements were signed in various fields, including mining equipment, healthcare, paper production, and green construction.

According to He Yongqian, Finnish companies expressed strong confidence in the prospects of the Chinese economy and the potential of its super-large market, as well as their willingness to make long-term investments and deepen their presence in China.

In the future, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce intends to work with the Finnish side to implement the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries, effectively utilize mechanisms such as the bilateral joint commission on trade and economic cooperation, and deepen political communication in the trade and economic sphere, the official representative of the department added. –0–

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