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The 115th anniversary of the birth of twice Hero of the Soviet Union Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev was marked at the Kolomensky plant with a patriotic event.

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A patriotic event was held at the Kolomensky Plant to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the birth (January 10, 1911) of twice Hero of the Soviet Union Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev, who worked at our plant in the cast iron foundry before the war.

Electrical engineering students from the Kolomna College learned about the glorious history of the Kolomna plant. Museum curator Marina Katkova focused on the Great Patriotic War and the service of our plant's employees on the battlefield and behind the lines, 15 of whom were awarded the country's highest military award. Retired naval aviation colonel Dmitry Iosifovich Gumovsky spoke to the students in more detail about Vasily Aleksandrovich's development as a pilot and his exploits in the air. As deputy head of the public organization "Veterans of Military Service and Law Enforcement Agencies" in the Kolomna urban district, he often conducts such courage lessons at educational institutions in the city.

Such meetings are a cherished tradition at the Kolomensky Zavod. We are proud of our past and carefully preserve the legacy of our ancestors. Examples of heroism and dedication by the plant's workers are a powerful source of inspiration for the younger generation. It is through such examples that true professional pride, responsibility for one's work, and love for one's native land are instilled.

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China's 2026 economic growth target is 'active and pragmatic' – official

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

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — China's economic growth target for 2026 is "active and pragmatic" as it reflects a comprehensive assessment of the current domestic economic situation and changes in the external environment, Shen Danyang, head of the government work report writing team, said Thursday.

The report was submitted for consideration to the 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), which opened this morning.

The goal of maintaining economic growth at a level of 4.5 percent to 5 percent, while striving to achieve even better results through practical work, is also intended to ensure a balance between necessity and opportunity.

Shen Danyang noted that the goal was set with full consideration given to the need to leave room for structural adjustment, risk prevention, and reform promotion, as well as alignment with the country's long-term goals for the period up to 2035.

This target range allows for flexible responses to more challenging external conditions and gives local authorities the opportunity to define their own economic growth target, ensuring that efforts across the country are focused on high-quality economic development.

The target is also in line with China's economic growth potential, Shen Danyang said, noting that many economic institutions, economists and think tanks at home and abroad have conducted their own assessments and concluded that the results are generally in line with the government's expectations.

The projected economic growth rate will be practically the highest among the world's largest economies, he emphasized.

Factors such as China's strong economic resilience, accelerated growth of new productive forces, more proactive macroeconomic policies, and deeper reforms in key areas will inevitably help unlock further potential for economic growth, Shen Danyang stated.

“By making full and effective use of all favorable conditions, even better results will certainly be achieved, including a real improvement in quality and a reasonable increase in quantity,” said Shen Danyang. -0-

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China to invest record amounts in R&D by 2025

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

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — China reached a historic milestone in innovation in 2025, investing record amounts in research and development (R&D) and making breakthroughs in fields such as humanoid robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology.

Total R&D investment in 2025 will exceed 3.92 trillion yuan (approximately $569 billion), accounting for 2.8 percent of the country's GDP, Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun said Thursday on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC).

Of these funds, almost 280 billion yuan, or 7.08 percent of all R&D expenditures, was spent on basic research. For the first time in history, this figure exceeded the 7 percent mark, the minister reported.

He also highlighted China's technological achievements, including its stunning performance in humanoid robots, world-leading open-source AI models, and breakthroughs in the semiconductor sector.

Last year marked a turning point for China's humanoid robot industry, which achieved a "double leap" in technological advancement and real-world application scenarios, said Lou Qingjian, spokesman for the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at a press conference prior to the opening of the session.

In the same year, 2025, China approved 76 innovative drugs for market entry, with the total value of licensing deals exceeding US$130 billion, Yin Hejun said.

China plans to increase its R&D spending by more than 7 percent on average annually, according to key development targets for the 2026-2030 period outlined in a government work report submitted to the country's top legislature on Thursday.

China will build three international scientific and technological innovation centers and transform them into world-class innovation engines, according to the report.

The country also intends to increase the added value created in the core sectors of the digital economy to 12.5 percent of GDP over the next five years. -0-

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Dmitry Grigorenko: Government services are built around the needs of citizens and businesses.

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From April 23 to 25, 2026, the Client-Centricity Forum will be held in Krasnoyarsk. It is dedicated to developing a public administration system focused on the needs of citizens and businesses. The event is being held as part of the federal project "A State for the People," which is being overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

The forum will serve as a platform for discussing practical steps to improve government services. Representatives of federal and regional executive bodies, as well as heads of ministries and agencies, will participate. Participants will discuss specific measures to improve government services. These include reducing the time required to provide government services, reducing the number of required documents, eliminating duplicate procedures, and reducing the number of citizen visits to agencies. Special attention will be paid to the development of digital services and the development of a human-centered approach in the work of civil servants.

"We're consistently changing the very philosophy of public administration. The idea is for the government to function like a modern service—fast, simple, and proactive. We're aligning public services with people's needs and life situations, so they don't need to understand how government agencies work. The Customer-Centricity Forum is an opportunity for regions and federal agencies to share experiences and discuss practical solutions that will help make public services even simpler and more convenient for people and businesses," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

The forum will also feature the presentation of the federal "Customer-Centric Leader" award. For the first time, a competitive selection of the best regional practices aimed at improving the quality of public services will be held. The award will identify the most effective management solutions and ensure their dissemination in other regions.

The federal project "A State for the People" has been implemented at the federal and regional levels since 2021. It is included in the list of socioeconomic development projects in Russia. Its goal is to improve the quality of public services and develop a governance system focused on the needs of citizens and businesses.

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Still life in a mixed technique with collage

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The Atmosphere Cultural Center will host a master class on creating a still life using mixed media and collage elements.

Participants will be encouraged to abandon traditional canvas and paint techniques in favor of a more spontaneous approach.

The organizers hope that creating a still life using this technique helps overcome the fear of a blank page.

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Minimalistic sea

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The Atmosphere Cultural Center will host a master class on creating the painting "Minimalist Sea."

Participants will be asked to abandon the detailed manner of depicting the sea in favor of a laconic image.

The class will involve experimenting with texture using texture paste. The organizers note that each participant's final work will be unique and can be used as an interior design element.

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An affirmation painting in anticipation of March 8th

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The Atmosphere Cultural Center will host a master class on creating an affirmation painting, timed to coincide with March 8th.

Participants are invited to paint a self-portrait, supplementing it with symbols and text messages that are meaningful to them.

The organizers note that the class will discuss self-esteem and inner beauty. If participants are having trouble choosing an affirmation, they can choose one at random.

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Only Tanya is left

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At Nikita Mikhalkov's Workshop "12" Theatre, actors from the Experimental Drama Theatre of the Chuvash Republic will present the play "Tanya is Left Alone."

This is a chronicle of the most difficult days of the siege of Leningrad, told through the lives of the children who remained in the city. The story follows the coming-of-age of four friends who try to defend their beloved city and preserve a piece of their childhood, which is slipping away with each explosion, preserving their touching friendship against the backdrop of horrific events. It's a child's perspective on the monstrous military actions of bygone years. The play is based on documentary evidence and interviews with eyewitnesses of the siege of Leningrad.

Duration: one hour 40 minutes with intermission.

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King Lear

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At Nikita Mikhalkov's Workshop 12 Theatre, actors from the Chuvash State Puppet Theatre will present the play "King Lear" based on the play by William Shakespeare.

The production depicts the tragic family story of King Lear, who, in his declining years, after years of bearing the weight of unlimited power, his own grandeur, and his unwavering influence over his family and subjects, decides to retire. King Lear, with his own hands, destroys everything that was once dear to him and the meaning of his life. He is left without a kingdom, without a family. Realization comes to him, but too late, when nothing can be undone.

By turning to the work of the great English classic and his immortal tragedy – the family saga of King Lear – the director of the play calls for an important conversation about life and its enduring values.

The performance involves puppets combined with dramatic theatre acting.

Duration: one hour 15 minutes.

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On the eve of March 8, Mikhail Mishustin congratulated women on the upcoming holiday – International Women's Day.

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The Prime Minister met with women – deputy prime ministers, heads of ministries and departments, and representatives of the government apparatus.

Opening remarks by Mikhail Mishustin:

I'd like to start somehow informally.

On the eve of March 8, Mikhail Mishustin congratulated women on the upcoming holiday – International Women's Day.

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Fellow women! You all look so beautiful today. And I want to congratulate you with all my heart on the upcoming International Women's Day – March 8th.

This holiday is our favorite. All men prepare for it. Of course, they start with their mothers and grandmothers. Then they congratulate their wives, sisters, daughters, and granddaughters.

A woman, no matter what her role, always preserves and increases the warmth of the family.

A woman, if forced to choose, will always choose her family, but at work, you are the most responsible, the wisest, the most careful, the most hardworking. And of course, when we work together, we look to you as an example.

All of you represented here now work in the civil service, occupying high positions. It's very difficult, and it's difficult to combine it with family. But you do it with great dignity.

In these difficult times for our country, you are bearing this burden with great dignity and professionalism. I won't even mention the pandemic, the unprecedented sanctions, or the challenges that remain. We are working together, shoulder to shoulder, and fighting them. Relying on women is a wonderful gift we men have been given. And I want to take this opportunity once again to express my enormous gratitude to you, including for your work.

The civil service is largely dominated by women, which is wonderful, in some departments even more than 80%.

I want to wish you warmth, family first and foremost, and attention, which I'm absolutely sure will be even greater on March 8th. And all the best to your families, so that you have time to spend with your loved ones.

It's a truly warm holiday. My heart always feels warm at this time. And through you, I want to wholeheartedly congratulate all the women of our country—all the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, and granddaughters—on March 8th.

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