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Day of Reunification of the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts with the Russian Federation

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Today, Russia celebrates the third anniversary of the reunification of the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, and the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.

On this day in 2022, in the St. George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, President Vladimir Putin and the heads of the historical regions—Denis Pushilin, Leonid Pasechnik, Yevgeny Balitsky, and Vladimir Saldo—signed international treaties granting these entities accession to Russia. The new regions retained their status as republics and oblasts, as well as their names. Russian was declared the official language of the DPR and LPR.

On the eve of this event, referendums were held, according to the results of which 99.23% of voters in the DPR voted in favor of joining the Russian Federation, 98.42% in the LPR, 93.11% in the Zaporizhzhia region, and 87.05% in the Kherson region.

The referendums were held in full compliance with the norms and principles of international law on self-determination of peoples in accordance with the UN Charter, the International Covenants on Human Rights of 1966 and the Helsinki Final Act of the CSCE of 1975.

Today is a holiday not only for residents of the new regions, but for all of Russia, as it has become a symbol of the unity of the Russian people, the strength of national culture, and the restoration of historical justice.

We congratulate all Russians and wish for the speedy establishment of peace and tranquility throughout our country.

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13 NSU researchers included in the list of the world's most cited scientists

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Stanford University's updated 2024 World's Top 2% Scientists ranking includes 13 Novosibirsk State University scientists (full-time and part-time employees who indicate their affiliation with NSU in their publications). The ranking annually analyzes their citation impact and scientific activity to identify the most influential researchers in their fields.

The ranking represents the top 2% of the world's most cited scientists according to the Scopus/Elsevier core. The composite c-score indicator takes into account the total number of citations, the h-index, the hm-index adjusted for co-authorship, and the order of co-authors. The ranking was compiled without taking into account self-citations and was based on standardized indicators for each field of science.

Citation impact was assessed across 22 research areas and 174 sections according to the standard Science-Metrix classification. The work of millions of researchers worldwide was analyzed; the ranking contains a list of over 230,000 scientists. Impact indicators were calculated for the scientist's entire career and for the past year. Many NSU part-time researchers are listed in the ranking as employees of SB RAS institutes; therefore, the NSU list could have been significantly broader.

The 2024 ranking for the entire career of a scientist included (as representatives of NSU):

Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Evgenievich Bondar (ranking position 55645, h=137)

Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Sergeevich Fadin (85813, h=43)

Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Inna Yuryevna Safonova (103141, h=39)

Doctor of Chemical Sciences Nina Pavlovna Gritsan (140135, h=41)

Candidate of Chemical Sciences Valery Anatolyevich Drebushchak (183029, h=27)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Sergei Mikhailovich Kobtsev (185063, h=33)

Doctor of Technical Sciences Boris Yakovlevich Ryabko (198418, h=18)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Evgeny Anatolyevich Chinnov (229872, h=19)

The 2024 ranking for the last year included NSU scientists:

Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Evgenievich Bondar (75433)

Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Inna Yuryevna Safonova (81272)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Sergei Mikhailovich Kobtsev (137508)

Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Sergeevich Fadin (160114)

Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Georgy Ivanovich Lazorenko (168833, h=21)

Candidate of Chemical Sciences Valery Anatolyevich Drebushchak (175640)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Valery Yakovlevich Rudyak (192143, h=29)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Dmitry Vladimirovich Churkin (213402, h=39)

Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Alexander Vladimirovich Dostovalov (233554, h=25)

Doctor of Biological Sciences Mikhail Georgievich Sergeev (235200, h=10)

The first two positions from NSU in the ranking for the entire career of a scientist are occupied by former deans Faculty of Physics of NSU Alexander Evgenievich Bondar (2010–2020) and Viktor Sergeevich Fadin (1993–1998).

Alexander Evgenievich Bondar is a renowned specialist in high-energy and elementary particle physics, having made significant contributions to the development of experimental methods. He proposed and successfully implemented a spectrometer at the VEPP-4M with unique energy resolution for recording scattered electrons, and developed a method for creating electromagnetic calorimeters based on cesium iodide crystals.

Viktor Sergeevich Fadin is a leading specialist in theoretical physics. He studied a number of quantum electrodynamic processes experimentally observed in colliding electron-positron beams and discovered and investigated the coherence effect in the emission of soft gluons in quantum chromodynamics.

Inna Yuryevna Safonova is a renowned expert in geotectonics, geochemistry, and geochronology. Her research focuses on the geology and tectonics of the Central Asian Fold Belt, the evolution of ancient oceans and mantle magmatism, isotope geochronology, and the geochemistry and isotopy of oceanic, island-arc, and intraplate igneous rocks.

Nina Pavlovna Gritsan is a leading specialist in the field of studying the mechanisms of photochemical transformations of organic compounds using experimental spectroscopic methods and theoretical quantum chemical calculations.

Valery Anatolyevich Drebushchak – Associate Professor of the Department of Solid State Chemistry Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU, a specialist in the field of thermal analysis in solid state chemistry.

Sergey Mikhailovich Kobtsev is the head of the Department of Laser Physics and Innovative Technologies at NSU and an expert in photonics, fiber optics, and nonlinear optics. He is an honorary member and distinguished reviewer of the International Optical Society (OSA).

Boris Yakovlevich Ryabko's research interests lie in applied mathematics, information theory, cryptography, and mathematical biology. He is one of the world's leading experts in information theory.

Evgeny Anatolyevich Chinnov is a specialist in the field of heat exchange processes, two-phase flows, film flows, micro- and nanostructured surfaces.

Over the past five years, the scale of NSU's in-house research activities has grown to a level comparable to its educational activities, and science and research are now the university's second core activity. One indicator confirming this is the high publication activity of NSU scientists. Thus, by the end of 2024, more than 1,760 publications had been published in SCOPUS journals, more than 1,300 in Web of Science, and more than 1,970 in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). Moreover, the share of publications in the most prestigious and highly ranked scientific journals (Q1 and Q2 SCOPUS) was approximately 60%. The number of citations in SCOPUS reached almost 2,000. Importantly, since 2018, the number of NSU's own publications (without co-authorship with employees of SB RAS research institutes) has increased by 30%, and now they account for approximately 20% of the total number of publications with NSU participation. The inclusion of 13 NSU researchers on the list of the world's most highly cited scientists demonstrates that NSU is working in cutting-edge areas and at a high international level, commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

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Not just lectures: NSU hosted a student association fair, "After Classes."

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On September 27, the "After Classes" student association fair was held at NSU's academic building. The event brought together numerous clubs and students, who were able to learn about the university's extracurricular activities and choose the ones that best suit their interests.

The hallways of the second floor of the second block were noisy and lively: student groups presented their projects on interactive platforms, and during breaks, guests were treated to musical flash mobs from the NSU Music Club. Fairgoers socialized, participated in activities, and received souvenirs.

Creative groups generated particular interest. The KvARTira Theatre Studio presented interactive performances.

"We're currently planning several public performances and an expressive poetry reading. We're generally involved in contemporary theater arts: we stage productions based on our own scripts, and during our classes, we offer training in movement, vocals, and acting in general," said studio member Sergei Bobkin.

Another station, the NSU Photo Club, attracted attention with two formats at once: a photo drying station and a photo zone.

"The Photo Club is a place where people who love photography gather. It doesn't matter whether you're using a phone or a professional camera—the desire to improve your skills is paramount. We host photo walks, field trips, and, for beginners, lectures on the basics of photography. At "After Class," anyone can hang their work to dry, appreciate others' photos, or have a portrait taken in our photo zone," shared club member Ksenia Sharova.

Additionally, student associations offered quizzes, pantomime, and even accordion playing. All of this gave first-year students and others the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the NSU student community and discover new hobbies.

"After School" isn't just about getting to know the clubs, it's also an opportunity to discover talents, share ideas, and try new things.

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On September 26, the first Career Graduation ceremony was held in the new NSU auditorium building.

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On September 26, the new NSU classroom building, part of the second phase of NSU's campus construction, hosted the first "Career Graduation." Graduates of the Class of 2025 had the opportunity to meet with representatives of partner companies and participate in career consultations, where they presented their resumes and received feedback from employers. In turn, the companies shared information about opportunities in the labor market and expanded their candidate database. The event was organized by the NSU Career Development Center.

Representatives from SHIFT, the Siberian Center of FIPS, True Engineering, T-Bank, 2GIS, and other major companies took part in the event.

Daria Kanivets of the IT company True Engineering noted that NSU graduates are of particular interest to employers:

We're especially interested in students with technical backgrounds: they already have a solid theoretical foundation and even practical experience. Of course, soft skills are also important—a desire to learn, communication skills, and the ability to build relationships in a team. Even a highly skilled technical specialist will struggle without these qualities. You can also apply for a position with us without experience: part-time opportunities are available for students. We also offer internships that are immediately linked to real-world projects—under the guidance of a mentor, students gain their first professional experience and gradually become independent professionals.

The company's interviews consist of several stages: an initial HR assessment, a technical assessment (including practical assignments), and a final meeting at the office. Applicants were provided with guidance on resume writing and skill development—both technical and communication and creative.

Students also note the value of communicating with employers. Anna Murashkina, a graduate of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics program at the NSU Humanities Institute, shared her impressions:

I'm currently interning in Data Science and want to grow in this field. I'd like to learn how to stand out from the crowd and write a great resume.

At the end of the event, Svetlana Dovgal, Director of the NSU Career Development Center, noted:

About a hundred of our students received assistance with resume writing and interviews. NSU graduates are always highly motivated in their job searches and are in high demand among employers. Our partner companies also really liked the new format, the new building, and our students.

The "Career Graduation" not only provided students with an opportunity to better prepare for future employment, but also confirmed the high level of interest employers show in NSU graduates.

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We invite you to participate in the AI GOOD competition for creating social content using artificial intelligence.

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The Association of Independent Internet Content Producers "People's Bloggers of Good" invites students and staff of the State University of Management to participate in the international competition for social videos created using artificial intelligence technologies – "AI GOOD."

The competition aims to create social video works using AI to tell important, positive stories, support creators of social initiatives, and foster a culture of empathy and inclusion through technology and art.

You can take part in the competition individually or in a team of up to 20 people.

Content must be created in accordance with one of 10 themes: – "The Hero's Journey" – stories of courage and overcoming; – "Humanity and empathy"; – "Healthy lifestyle and active life"; – "Eco-deed"; – "A world without prejudice"; – "The power of small deeds"; – "AI for good"; – "Psychological health"; – "Good is near"; – "Social medicine".

The main stage will run until October 25. The shortlist will be announced by November 12. The finalists will be announced and voting will begin on November 17. The competition final will take place on December 4 in Moscow as part of the All-Russian Congress of the People's Bloggers of Good Association. The best works will be showcased until December 2026 at festivals and online platforms.

All details and the application form can be found on the official competition website.

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Flagships of Education: New Tracks, New Opportunities

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The State University of Management invites students and staff members committed to advancing education in Russia to participate in the "Education Flagships" project, which is being implemented as part of the federal project "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh).

During the competition, teachers and managers will gain additional skills and opportunities for professional growth, while students will have the opportunity to try their hand at the profession.

Over the six years of the project's implementation, more than 26,000 people received individual recommendations for professional development, 45 competition winners took up management positions, and 136 participants were included in regional personnel reserves.

In 2025, four new tracks will be open to participants:

"State" is for participants involved in the development of educational policy (registration until October 1, 2025). "Media" is for those working with educational content and technology (registration until October 12, 2025). "Culture" is for those who inspire learning through art, traditions, and Russian values (registration until October 12, 2025). "Mentoring" is for experienced professionals and those seeking support at the start (registration until November 4, 2025).

The winners of each category will be invited to the project's in-person final events, where they will be able to present their initiatives to the expert community and receive professional evaluation.

You can submit an application and begin training on the project's official website https://flagmany.rsv.ru/.

Hurry, because registration for participation will close very soon.

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The Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage has completed a study of estates in the St. Petersburg province.

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Evgeniya Shuvaeva, Associate Professor of the Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, completed a research project titled "Estates of the High Nobility in Remote Districts of the St. Petersburg Province in the 18th – Early 20th Centuries." The study was conducted as part of a grant competition for research projects by faculty members of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 2025.

This paper examines the historic estate complexes of the St. Petersburg province to identify their distinctive features, as well as potential for preservation and contemporary use. It analyzes the landscape and geographic aspects of the estate territories' locations, identifies patterns in the formation of the complexes' compositional and planning structure, analyzes functional planning zones, identifies the relative positions of the objects under study, and identifies the main areas of estate settlement.

In addition, general proposals for the preservation and modern use of the type of objects under study were formulated, and specific design solutions were developed.

The research can be continued in the form of a more detailed study of estate complexes of an expanded typological series (imperial, grand ducal, ordinary noble, merchant) for comparison with the estates of the highest nobility and a comprehensive study of the influence of this type of objects on the formation of the historical St. Petersburg province.

As a result of the research work, two articles were published in journals included in the Higher Attestation Commission list.

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GUU: New International Track for Universities

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On September 25-26, 2025, the State University of Management hosted an introductory session, "Russian Education and Science in a Changing World," which opened a series of training events on managing international activities in the academic environment ("Academic Reserve: International Track"), initiated by Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

More than 140 people from among the heads of international departments of higher education and scientific organizations gathered for training at the Business Center of the State University of Management.

On behalf of the host party, Vladimir Stroev, Rector of the State University of Management, welcomed those gathered.

"Today, a new Academic Reserve program begins at SUM, this time with an international track. A year and a half ago, we implemented a rector's track, and a quarter of its graduates have already become university rectors and vice-rectors. So the system is working, there's a need for qualified personnel, and we need to actively participate and demonstrate our strengths. The project is not just about studying, but also about building a community and networking in the relevant field. I wish you success and, upon completion of the course, the positions you aspire to or strengthening your existing positions. SUM is always happy to assist you with this."

Reports on the status, trends, objectives, and challenges of international cooperation between higher education institutions and scientific organizations were presented by:

Ksenia Trinchenko, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; Alexey Svistunov, Director of the Department of Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia; Elena Galaktionova, Deputy Director of the Department for Multilateral Humanitarian Cooperation and Cultural Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia; Armen Oganesyan, Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Permit and Visa Work of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Of particular value to those gathered was the presentation by Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. She emphasized the need for interdepartmental cooperation in creating conditions for the full adaptation of international students and their integration into Russian society. She also emphasized the importance of universities and research organizations in shaping Russia's attractive image internationally, as they convey to international students the values, ideas, and potential that make our country worthy of admiration.

A key element of the program was a lively dialogue between its initiator and mastermind, Konstantin Mogilevsky, and the meeting participants. Konstantin Mogilevsky emphasized the importance of receiving open feedback from those directly involved in developing international relations to ensure the synchronous work of the Ministry and the international services of universities and research organizations.

During the two-day intensive course, students were able to learn about current priorities for international activity, receive expert analysis of the current state of international cooperation in education and science, and master the fundamentals of strategic planning for international activity.

Participants will then undergo intensive distance learning on a digital educational platform, as well as two in-person modules on mastering best practices in international management.

By December 4, 2025, teams of specialists, led by experienced experts and mentors, will develop 15 framework strategies for developing international activities, differentiated depending on the initial parameters of the organizations represented.

The course's comprehensive program will foster the development of a talent pool of international cooperation specialists, foster a professional community, and serve as a foundation for participants' continued professional growth, shaping a comprehensive vision, and developing international activities within a specific educational or scientific organization.

It should be noted that "Academic Reserve: International Track" is the successor to the "Academic Reserve" program for the systematic training of a reserve of management personnel for higher education and scientific organizations, which was launched at the State University of Management in 2022.

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A family's engineering project won the World Atomic Week award.

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From September 25 to 28, 2025, the International Forum "World Atomic Week" was held at VDNKh, marking the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry. A robotics project festival was held as part of the event, with a family from the State University of Management (GUU) participating.

On Saturday, September 27, a robotics project festival was held at the World Atomic Week venue, bringing together young inventors from across Russia. Schoolchildren and students presented their developments in artificial intelligence and machine vision, logistics optimization, and automation in the agricultural sector and urban planning. Particular attention was paid to socially oriented projects. In total, approximately 30 youth engineering solutions were presented at the festival, most of which can be adapted to meet the needs of industrial enterprises, including those in the nuclear industry.

One of the festival participants was Artem Nikitin, son of Dmitry Nikitin, a research fellow at the State University of Management and an eighth-grade student at the Skolkovo Innovation Center International Gymnasium. His project, "Automated Tomato Sorting System for Fungal Infections, Rot, and Mechanical Damage Using AI," aims to create a crop sorting system using neural networks and machine vision. At the robotics project festival, the young engineer presented a prototype demonstrating the system's capabilities. Artem worked on the development of the MVP with his brother, Yaroslav Nikitin, a student at the State University of Management, and Dmitry Nikitin, a research fellow at the State University of Management, served as the mentor for the team of young inventors. It is important to note that during the project, a computer program was registered—software for controlling an automated tomato sorting system designed to identify and reject fruits with fungal infections, rot, and mechanical damage—and a certificate was received.

The engineering solution presented was highly praised by industry experts. Following the festival's competition, the Nikitin family's project was recognized as the best in the "Food Security" category. We congratulate Artem Nikitin on his victory and wish him continued success in his engineering endeavors!

SUM scientists have repeatedly proven their strength and high level of competence in design and technological projects. The university's scientific and educational environment is designed to support and promote initiatives aimed at achieving the strategic objective of strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty.

This is the second year that the Robotics Project Festival is taking place. This project, organized by Rosatom's Mechanical Engineering Division, aims to foster children's interest in science and engineering, as well as identify those with a talent for creative thinking. This year, the World Atomic Week youth program brought together 19,000 young people from Russia and 100 countries, including 620 international participants.

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GUU at the 25th Russian Municipal Forum: Graduates' Victories and Faculty Speeches

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From September 22 to 26, 2025, the 25th Anniversary Russian Municipal Forum was held in Anapa (Vityazevo village), co-organized by the State University of Management.

The main theme this year is: “Local self-government and municipal management: creation and development in new legislative conditions.”

For over twenty-four years, the Forum's Organizing Committee has maintained its tradition of bringing together interested stakeholders to professionally discuss current issues in local government and municipal administration and develop proposals for their solutions. The Forum promotes cooperation, the exchange of theoretical developments, practical experience, and information in the field of local government and the training of personnel for state and municipal administration.

More than 140 participants from 36 constituent entities of the Russian Federation took part in the discussions: representatives of federal legislative and executive authorities, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, heads and representatives of municipal administrations, representatives of associations of municipal councils, media, scientific, consulting, and non-profit organizations, as well as students studying in the field of "Public and Municipal Administration."

Forum participants were greeted by distinguished guests: Svetlana Yurkova, Chair of the Russian Municipal Forum Organizing Committee and member of the Presidium of the Russian Municipal Academy; Vladimir Zotov, Advisor to the Mayor of Moscow and Professor at the State University of Management; Denis Dzyuba, Head of the Internal Policy Department of the Anapa Municipal Administration; Vyacheslav Timchenko, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary Activity; and Andrei Maksimov, Director General of the Union of Russian Cities and Chairman of the Commission on Territorial Development, Urban Environment, and Infrastructure of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation.

During thematic sections within the program, issues related to territorial organization models and structures of local government bodies in the constituent entities of Russia and the competencies of municipalities under new legislation were discussed.

On the third day of the Forum, traditionally dedicated to professional training for public authorities and government, Irina Milkina, Associate Professor of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration and Head of the Project-Based Learning Laboratory for Urban Development at the State University of Management, presented a report titled "From Student Projects to a Successful Professional Trajectory." She highlighted the role of a project-based approach in the educational process, which enables students to acquire a range of important competencies necessary for successful professional development and personal growth.

Also on the third day of the Forum, the winners of the 13th Russian Competition of Graduate Theses in Public and Municipal Administration were announced, where GUU graduates traditionally take top places:

1st place in the nomination "Modernization of road transport infrastructure" was awarded to:

Danila Smirnov, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Public and Municipal Administration. Thesis topic: "Integration of Individual Mobility into the Moscow Transportation System." Kirill Galin, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Urban Studies and Urban Management. Thesis topic: "Prospects for the Development of Bicycle Infrastructure in Moscow."

Polina Prudnikova, a graduate of the bachelor's program in Urban Studies and Urban Management, won the "Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment" category with her work "Development of Urban Areas in the Context of Depopulation."

Maria Ananenko, a graduate of the bachelor's degree program in Public and Municipal Administration, was recognized as the best in the "State and Municipal Social Policy" category for her work on "The Role of the Victory Volunteers Movement in the Implementation of Regional Social Policy (using the Northwestern Federal District as an example)."

Nadezhda Oshkina, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in Public and Municipal Administration, took second place in the "Digitalization of Public and Municipal Administration" category. Her thesis topic was "Using Online Platforms for Interaction between Local Governments and Citizens: Challenges and Implementation Practices."

Ivan Ignatov, a graduate of the bachelor's program in Urban Studies and City Management, won third place in the "Managing the Investment Attractiveness of Territories" category for his work "Organization of Control and Supervisory Activities as a Means of Increasing the Investment Attractiveness of the Moscow Region."

We congratulate our graduates and wish them further victories!

The 25th Russian Municipal Forum was organized by the State University of Management, the Corporate University for Education Development (KURO), the Russian Municipal Academy, the Moscow Institute of Economics, Pravda-TOUR LLC, and the Administration and Council of the resort town of Anapa. The forum is supported by the State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government. Partners include the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, the Union of Russian Cities, and the Federal Expert Council on Local and Public Self-Government and Local Communities.

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