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The French writer was born in the port city of Nantes on February 8, 1828. From childhood, he dreamed of travel and ships, and at 11, he even landed a job as a cabin boy on a three-deck ship, but never went to sea. He later wrote, "I must have been born a sailor, and now I regret every day that a naval career was not my lot from childhood."

Despite this, his father insisted on a legal career, and in 1848, he sent his son to Paris to study law. Jules rejected his father's entreaties to practice law after completing his studies. He finally decided to devote himself exclusively to writing and frequently attended literary salons, where he once met Alexandre Dumas. Thanks to his friendship with his son, Verne completed his play "Broken Straws," and thanks to Alexandre's intercession, it was staged on June 12, 1850, at the Théâtre Historique.

Verne's passion for adventure continued to live in his heart and found its way into his works. His first wave of popularity came with the novella "Five Weeks in a Balloon." Thanks not only to his personal experience but also to his incredibly rich imagination, he wrote 65 science fiction and adventure novels over the years.

Which ones should everyone read:

Children of Captain Grant The Mysterious Island The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Journey to the Center of the Earth Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne's novels are unique works that have become classics of world literature. They have been adapted into films, television series, and animated films (A Trip to the Moon, The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne, In Search of Captain Grant, The Incredible Journeys of Jules Verne: César Cascabel, and others). Since the mid-19th century, his novels have been continuously translated and are now available in 150 languages. This makes him the second most translated writer in the world, behind only Agatha Christie and ahead of William Shakespeare himself.

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The renowned scientist was born on February 8, 1834, in Tobolsk, the 17th child in his family. After graduating from the city gymnasium, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and enroll in the Main Pedagogical Institute, in the natural sciences department of the Physics and Mathematics Department, in St. Petersburg. His year of admission was not an acceptable one, so his mother, Maria Dmitrievna, petitioned the ministry to make an exception for her son, and an exception was granted.

The beginning of the scientific path

Studying at the institute was a privilege, which was reflected in the admission requirements, the curriculum, and funding:

Students were recruited every two years in small numbers. They were accepted on state support. The education was strong and focused on the development of individual abilities. A physics lab, a chemistry lab, and a library were located near the classrooms, which saved the students time and energy.

His first major research project was his dissertation, "Isomorphism in Connection with Other Relationships of Crystal Form with Differences in Composition." He wrote it under the supervision of Professor Alexander Voskresensky upon graduation from the institute. Mendeleev graduated in 1855 with a gold medal, defended his master's thesis in 1856, and in 1865, his doctoral dissertation, "On the Combination of Alcohol with Water." At the time, such an academic degree and professorial title were typically awarded to those approaching 40 years of age, after many years of service, but Mendeleev was only 33 at the time. This achievement was a true milestone in the world of science! He also began working as a privatdozent at St. Petersburg University, but also taught at other institutions of higher education.

Discoveries and achievements

Dmitry Ivanovich made his greatest discoveries, which revolutionized science, in the fields of chemistry and physics:

In 1869, he created the periodic table of chemical elements, which became the basis for atomic-molecular theory. In 1861, he published the first Russian textbook on organic chemistry. In the 1870s and 1874s, he studied gas elasticity and proposed a new derivation of the generalized equation of state of an ideal gas (the Clapeyron-Mendeleev equation). In the 1870s and 1880s, he researched metrology and refined the laws of atmospheric pressure dependence on altitude. He developed a precise theory of scales, proposing improved designs for the beam and arrester. Under his leadership, the pound and arshin standards were updated from 1893 to 1898, and Russian measures were compared with English and metric ones.

Mendeleev considered it "harmful" for a professor to simply teach his course. He should not only be actively engaged in scientific work but also be able to apply it. Therefore, he sought to make a practical contribution himself:

In the 1860s, he developed a technology for producing machine oils. In 1888, the scientist inspected coal deposits in the Donets Basin and drew up a plan for clearing the Don. He wrote a major work with an overview of Russian industry, which became an economic encyclopedia of Russia at that time. He worked in the scientific and technical laboratory of the Naval Ministry, developing a technology for the production of smokeless gunpowder. He edited sections of the famous Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary that were close to him, and wrote dozens of articles for it himself. At the age of 65, Mendeleev led an expedition to the Urals, which spent several months studying how to stimulate the industrial development of the region.

Dmitri Mendeleev was one of the most outstanding scientists of his time. This physical chemist's discoveries had a significant impact on the development of science and demonstrated how brilliant ideas can change our understanding of the world. His legacy lives on in every laboratory where research is conducted.

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On February 8, Russia celebrates the professional holiday of researchers and scientists – Russian Science Day.

The history of this date dates back to the reign of Peter the Great, who on February 8, 1724, issued a decree on the development of science in the Russian state. This decree led to the establishment of the first Academy of Sciences and Arts, which offered training to talented people of all social classes and financial backgrounds. In honor of the 275th anniversary of its founding in 1999, Russian Science Day was officially established.

And today is a great time to look back and evaluate your achievements in this area over the past year since the last celebration.

During this time, the State University of Management established a Center for Space Research, Unmanned and Radioelectronic Technologies and opened several new laboratories: the Center for Digital Innovations for Industry at the RosGeoTech Advanced Engineering School, created jointly with the Millionshchikov State Petroleum Technological University, and the Center for Numerical Control Systems (NCS), launched with a grant from the Ministry of Education and Science.

A major scientific project, the Digital Village, is underway. It is being developed in consortium with the Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center (Omsk ASC) and Udmurt State University (UDU). A grant has been received for the development of a technology for controlling swarms of unmanned aerial systems. More than ten projects have been implemented for our industrial partners, and work has begun on new developments.

Young scientists and representatives of the SUM administration participated in dozens of scientific events and forums, where they discussed technological entrepreneurship, space personnel, game modeling, unmanned systems, the future of the Arctic, and other topics. They also held a summer engineering and economics school, won the first student design bureau competition, the second competition for young scientists, and won the best space dictation in the country, receiving medals from the Russian Academy of Sciences.

We congratulate everyone involved on this wonderful celebration of science and progress: not only scientists and researchers, but each of us, because science has long been a part of everyday life, and we can all make our own contribution to it.

We wish you creative ideas, inspiration, and exciting research topics. May this year bring us new discoveries, breakthrough achievements, and new facets of the familiar. Happy Russian Science Day!

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Winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, spend time actively with friends and family, and learn new sports. Moscow and the surrounding region offer numerous opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Well-designed infrastructure, transportation accessibility, and extensive ski resort services make skiing enjoyable and comfortable.

Thanks to artificial snowmaking systems, the season lasts from December to March, depending on the weather. Elevation differences on the slopes range from 50 to 100 meters, and trail lengths range from 70 to 1,050 meters. This makes the ski resorts an excellent option for those just beginning to explore winter sports.

To access the ski lifts, you must pay a lift fee or purchase a special card called a ski pass. The cost of a ski pass depends on the size and popularity of the resort. At resorts in the Moscow region, prices start at 1,500 rubles and reach 4,000 rubles. Certain conditions apply: sometimes the ski pass is non-transferable, or there are restrictions on the number of lifts or time allowed.

The more lifts you purchase at once, the cheaper the price per lift. A day pass saves money for those who are ready to ski all day and take on multiple runs. A season pass is suitable for regular skiing at a chosen ski resort. If you plan to ski frequently at the same resort, purchasing a season pass is a very cost-effective solution. Beginner skiers, snowboarders, and those who prefer leisurely skiing with breaks at the café, without checking the clock, will find it more economical to purchase a number of lifts. For those with a high intensity of skiing, an hourly rate is more cost-effective.

"There are opportunities to ski for free. For example, a training slope might have a free lift. You can also hike up the mountain. Many snowboarders do this: their equipment is lighter and their boots are more comfortable than those of skiers," shared Marina Zhukova, professor at the Department of Management in International Business and Tourism Industry at the State University of Management.

List of 6 ski resorts in Moscow and the surrounding region:

Stepanovo Leonid Tyagachev Club Volen Yakhroma Tseleevo Sorochany

It's important to remember the rules of conduct on the slope, which will make your stay and the rest of those around you enjoyable, and most importantly, safe:

Your actions should not interfere with anyone. Choose a speed that is appropriate to your abilities, weather conditions, slope steepness, and congestion. Control your trajectory and remember: the one in front is right. Keep your distance when overtaking. Before starting or stopping, look up the slope. If you want to cross the slope, also look up. Choose a place to stop at the edge of the slope, gradually reducing speed. Do not stop on narrow sections of the slope, on its edge under a drop-off, behind a bend with visibility less than 15 meters, or other places where descending riders might not see you. If you need to go up a slope, do so only along its edge so that riders can see you and build a safe trajectory. Obey signs and trail markings. Provide all possible assistance to those in need.

We wish you a sharp edge and excellent glide!

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Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. He rose through the ranks from journalist to writer, and went down in history as a great English writer and the greatest prose writer of the 19th century.

The future classic writer's childhood was poor. At 12, he dropped out of school and worked in a blacking factory to help support his family. His father later paid off his debts and sent his son to Wellington House Academy. After graduating, he found work as a junior clerk at a law firm, where he contributed to several well-known periodicals. After some time, Charles realized that his fame as a reporter wasn't enough and decided to seriously pursue literature.

His novels Oliver Twist, Dombey and Son, Little Dorrit, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, A Christmas Carol, Bleak House, David Copperfield, and others made him a global star. In them, he criticized England's social injustice and pressing societal problems: poverty, corruption, hypocrisy, and inhumanity. His descriptions of streets, fog, and slums, which directly referenced social ills, were particularly memorable.

Dickens's works were read by everyone, from princes to ordinary workers. The novels were published monthly in parts, making literature accessible to a wide audience. They provoked widespread public outcry and led to the softening or repeal of harsh laws against the poor. Charles Dickens, despite the difficulties of the time, also maintained a belief in goodness and mercy in his novels.

Some interesting and surprising facts about his life: 1. Dickens was a very superstitious person: he touched everything three times for luck, considered Friday his lucky day, and always left London on the day the last part of his novel was published. 2. The writer was prone to visions and occasionally experienced states of déjà vu. 3. He washed down every 50 lines of writing with a sip of hot water. 4. He kept ravens as pets, and his favorite was named Grip. 5. Critics of his time often said that Charles would never be among the best writers of English literature; even Oscar Wilde did not take him seriously. 6. The writer hated monuments, and in his will he forbade the erection of any statues to him.

Charles Dickens became the voice of an entire era, whose works remain relevant two hundred years later – they are eagerly read, quoted, filmed, and staged.

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120 years ago, on February 7, 1906, Oleg Antonov was born in the Moscow province. His engineer father, by example, instilled in his son an interest in technology and aviation from an early age. And this determined his future career.

The beginning of a career and meeting Chkalov

A meeting with the legendary Soviet pilot and youth idol Valery Chkalov played a key role in the budding specialist's life. It took place in the spring of 1928 at the Leningrad Aeroclub. Chkalov's admonition, "You must act gently but decisively," remained forever etched in Antonov's memory and became something of a motto.

After graduating from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute in 1930, the young specialist went to Moscow. His talents were quickly recognized and he was appointed chief designer of the glider factory in Tushino. There, he created over 30 types of gliders for a wide variety of purposes: serial training gliders (UPAR, US-3, BS-3, and others), sports gliders (Rot-Front-1, Rot-Front-2, and others), and experimental gliders (IP, RE, M, BA-1).

Work during the Great Patriotic War

When the war began, Antonov was appointed chief designer of a glider aircraft factory in Moscow, which was evacuated to Tyumen in the fall. There, they produced the A-7 multi-seat troop-carrying glider, which was widely used for reconnaissance, combat missions, airborne assaults, frontline combat, and for delivering weapons, ammunition, and food to troops. Beginning in 1943, he participated in the modernization of some of the most mass-produced aircraft of the Great Patriotic War—the Yak-7, Yak-9, and Yak-3 fighters. For his work, Oleg Konstantinovich was awarded the "Partisan of the Patriotic War" medal, 1st degree—the only aircraft designer in the Soviet Union to do so!

Own bureau and the first "Annushka"

In 1945, the dream of creating his own aircraft led Antonov to Novosibirsk, where he went to manage a new bureau. Graduates of the city's aviation technical school found themselves under his wing. Regarding his work with the younger generation, the aircraft designer wrote: "The most important thing is unity of purpose. If people understand and accept it, they don't need to be 'spurred on.'" Thus, in 1947, the first AN-2, affectionately nicknamed "Annushka," took to the skies. Three years later, it entered production, and the aircraft became the only one in the world to remain in serial production for over 50 years.

In the coming years, other aircraft were also created: transport (An-8, An-12, An-22, An-26, and others), for military and civil aviation; multi-purpose (An-14, An-28); passenger (An-10, An-24); gliders (An-11, An-13, An-15) and hang gliders.

Furor at the Le Bourget Air Show

The An-124 Ruslan became a significant achievement, a benchmark for future cargo aircraft. The world learned of it in 1986 at the 26th International Air Show in Le Bourget. The public unveiling caused a sensation, demonstrating the USSR's advanced technology and aviation might. One of the largest transport aircraft in the world, it was in service from 1987 to 2004, transporting cargo worldwide.

A passion for creativity and incredible imagination

Besides aviation, Antonov had other interests, such as painting. He collected drawings and photographs of airplanes, painted landscapes, and still lifes. His collection included over 60 of the latter! And during business trips, he always found time to visit art museums. Literature became another passion. The engineer wrote fairy tales and poems for his children. He also authored a unique philological study, "The Offended Letter," dedicated to the seventh letter of the alphabet, "Ё." Antonov also had a passion for tennis and ping-pong. When international tennis tournaments began to be held in the Soviet Union, he established the traditional "Gentleman of the Court" award.

Oleg Antonov was a unique individual with a wealth of technical knowledge and creative ideas. His work and absolute dedication laid the foundation for many modern achievements in aviation. The name of this designer and father of transport aviation is a symbol of innovation and mastery.

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On February 6, the State University of Management's assembly hall hosted the "Initiation into Future Professionals" ceremony for 10th-grade pre-professional students from Moscow schools, timed to coincide with Science Day.

On behalf of the university, the students were greeted by the rector of the State University of Management, Vladimir Stroev.

"In your entrepreneurship classes, you've already met our professors, learned valuable information, begun to evaluate your own development opportunities in this field, and understand that specialized entrepreneurship universities exist. I'd like to point out that our university is one of the best, in part because it began as the Aleksandrovsky Commercial School, which graduated famous merchants from our country, and for over 140 years has been training entrepreneurs and managers in various sectors of the economy. And today, these specialists are more in demand than ever in the labor market. Therefore, I invite you to participate in our projects, thematic sessions, Olympiads, and competitions, and, after successfully passing the Unified State Exam, to apply to SUM," Vladimir Stroyev urged.

Following the inspiring wishes of the rector of the first management school, the students made the Solemn Promise of Future Entrepreneurs.

During the event, representatives from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (FADM) "Rosmolodezh", Sberbank and RVB (Wildberries) spoke about the possibilities for further development of a professional trajectory in the field of entrepreneurship.

Dmitry Mamaev, First Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh.Predprinimay and Rosmolodezh.Profi, GUU graduate; Olga Serebryannikova, Director of the Project Office for the Development of Youth Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science; Anastasia Avdeeva, Head of Internships and Practices at the Russian Youth Bank, GUU graduate; and Ruslan Usinov, Project Manager of the Corporate and Investment Business Block, Small and Micro Business Division, Sberbank.

The discussion was moderated by Pavel Pavlovsky, Vice-Rector of the State University of Management and a member of the Expert Council of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy.

Participants discussed the industry's prospects and educational development, described projects implemented by their organizations, and encouraged schoolchildren to embrace their passion and try their hand to discover which profession is right for them.

After the official part was over, the KVN team, "ERROR 404", representing the State University of Management in the Major League, took to the stage, followed by the creative team of students of our university, "Studos".

Next, the students, accompanied by their mentors, attended the practical portion of the meeting—business training sessions with active entrepreneurs. During the sessions, they learned about effective career paths, the practical nuances of starting their own business, organizing public events, the specifics of working with personnel, marketing techniques, and much more. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from practicing professionals.

Throughout the event, information stands were available on study programs for future graduates of pre-professional classes, along with educational and entertainment areas provided by the GUU student body.

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