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Polytechnic University participated in a video conference with Southeast University, a leading Chinese engineering and technology university. The meeting was organized as part of the development of the memorandum of understanding signed during visit of the official delegation of Southeastern University at SPbPU.

Scientists from the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, led by Director Andrey Vasin, participated in the videoconference. He presented the Institute's key achievements in biomedicine and biotechnology, as well as research in nutrition.

The Chinese partners were represented by scientists from three schools (faculties): life sciences and technology, medicine, and public health.

Colleagues noted that many areas of work at our universities overlap, and both parties are interested in joint research and further exchange of experience.

The name of Professor Ilya Bezprozvanny is also widely known in Nanjing; his achievements in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases were noted by Professor Zhengping Jia of the School of Life Sciences and Technology.

Participants discussed topics of mutual interest and expressed their intention to develop scientific and technical cooperation in areas such as virology and influenza vaccines, drug delivery technologies, microfluidics, medical image processing algorithms, and neurodegeneration processes.

The second videoconference is scheduled for March and will focus on automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

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On February 11, the whole world celebrates an important and wonderful holiday – International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The resolution proclaiming this significant date was adopted at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in 2015, and on February 11, 2016, representatives of the fair half of humanity engaged in science celebrated their holiday for the first time.

We spoke with several female scientists at the State University of Management to learn a little more about them.

Marina Aleksandrovna Zhukova: "Science is a world in which I feel comfortable."

Academic Secretary of the Academic Council of the State University of Management, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs of the Institute of Personnel Management, Social and Business Communications (IUPSiBK) of the State University of Management, Doctor of Economics, Honorary Worker of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation, Laureate of the 2024 Russian Federation Government Prize in Education

I enjoy solving complex problems and exploring the diverse processes that govern socioeconomic systems. I work on global issues of sustainable development and creating optimal conditions for tourism and hospitality development. Although science can be complex and sometimes slow, I always feel a sense of accomplishment and am proud to be part of the scientific community and have the opportunity to contribute to science.

My supervisor was Zinaida Petrovna Rumyantseva, a professor at the State University of Management and an Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation. She is one of the authors of the most famous and sought-after educational publications on management in the country.

After defending my doctoral dissertation, I continued working under the supervision of Professor Alexey Danilovich Chudnovsky, who now heads the Institute of Management and Budgetary Conduct at the State University of Management. I had the opportunity to supplement my fundamental knowledge of management theory with a whole arsenal of practical techniques for applying them in the work of tourism and hospitality enterprises.

Tatyana Sergeevna Pershina: "Science is a creative exploration of reality, where intuition is inevitably tested."

Deputy Head of the Department of Statistics of the State University of Management, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor

My path to science was fairly standard and began with admission to graduate school, where I was invited by the then head of the statistics department at the State University of Management, Professor Marina Romanovna Efimova, an Honored Worker of the Higher School of the Russian Federation. While still a student, I decided to remain in the educational field, where there is always room for research.

What attracts me to science is the opportunity for a rigorous yet creative exploration of reality, where intuition is inevitably tested and any statement requires justification and responsibility.

My research, like many others, helps change the world by developing evidence-based solutions that improve the quality of governance, forecasting accuracy, and resource efficiency.

In my opinion, analytical thinking and methodological discipline are essential for scientific advancement, as is a willingness to test one's own hypotheses, acknowledge the limitations of one's findings, and revise one's positions as new data accumulates. However, persistence and the ability to sustain long-term concentration are equally important, as scientific work requires time and patience.

Beyond one's own strengths, the support of others is also important. I've been fortunate to have had and continue to have several mentors. I owe the rigor of my scientific research and the discipline instilled in me during my studies to Marina Romanovna Efimova, who introduced me to science. My second mentor, Doctor of Economics and Professor Olga Emilievna Bashina, who continues to provide me with valuable advice on scientific research, statistical methodology, and my overall life. I'd also like to acknowledge Nikolai Vladimirovich Kuznetsov, Head of the Department of Statistics at the State University of Management, who consistently supports not only me but the entire female faculty in the department, assisting both with work organization and with research, which sometimes requires inspiration.

Looking back, I would advise my 20-year-old self not to be afraid to take on responsibility, to start doing research early, and to continually learn while there is time for it.

Oksana Dmitrievna Pokrovskaya: "Science is like magic. Thanks to it, we can solve problems at the speed of a click."

Leading specialist of the Center for Space Research, Unmanned and Radio-Electronic Technologies of the State University of Management, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

I've always enjoyed seeking unconventional, new approaches to problems rather than standard solutions. And science attracted me with its constant novelty. It's like magic: it manages to constantly evolve while remaining young, fresh, and modern.

To be successful in academia, "it's enough to dare to be a scientist," as Horace said. On this path, creative ambition, the ability, and the desire to seek new solutions will be your primary facilitators. I'd also like to recommend Hans Selye's book "From Dream to Discovery." I was fortunate to read it back in university. I believe many researchers follow this vector of movement from dream to discovery in their work, and I'm no exception.

Today, my research makes decision-making in the field of cargo delivery faster and more efficient, allowing logistics problems to be solved at the click of a button, which is essential in the modern world.

Yulia Nasikhovna Serdechnaya: "In science, constant personal development is inevitable."

Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Organization Management, Institute of Industrial Management, State University of Management

During my student years, I worked in the department and participated in research. I found it interesting, and I decided to continue doing science after completing my studies.

I love that in science, constant personal and professional development is inevitable. Along this path, discipline, the ability to quickly adapt, and patience become essential qualities. For those just starting out, I would advise remembering that "the road is mastered by the one who keeps going," so it's important to keep moving toward your goal.

A significant role in my path to science was played by the Deputy Head of the Department of Organizational Management in Mechanical Engineering at the State University of Management, Professor Tamara Ivanovna Yurchenko, who stood at the origins of the domestic concept of organization and management of production.

Today, my research helps organizations manage the innovation process more effectively, but it always pays a lot of attention to the end user, so it helps to some extent to get a new product that the consumer wants.

Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Karelina: "In science, determination, perseverance, and the support of loved ones are important."

Associate Professor of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations of the State University of Management, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor

What draws me to research is the thirst for learning and exploring new things, the opportunity to express and share my thoughts, both through publications and through lectures and seminars when working with students. Successful development in this field requires dedication and perseverance, as well as the ability to persevere, as obstacles are inevitable on the path to defending a candidate's or doctoral dissertation.

Furthermore, family support is crucial: they have supported me throughout my career. I am also sincerely grateful to my academic supervisor and then academic advisor, Professor Evgeny Nikolaevich Smirnov, Head of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the State University of Management.

I'm thrilled to see the sparkle in students' eyes when I talk about what we do in science. When they say I reinforce their patriotic feelings, it makes me proud and happy.

Ekaterina Fedorovna Shamaeva: "Science provides an opportunity to improve the lives of future generations."

Associate Professor of the Department of Environmental Management of the State University of Management, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Science is my calling, and I'm grateful to have found it. Above all, what draws me to scientific endeavors is the opportunity to improve the lives of society and future generations. This requires hard work and dedication, so successful development requires diligence and perseverance. Looking back, I would advise my 20-year-old self to be more relaxed and travel more.

My father in science and mentor was the Soviet and Russian scientist, Professor Boris Evgenievich Bolshakov, the author of more than 100 scientific papers devoted to the problem of sustainable development using spatiotemporal quantities.

Today, my research projects are aimed at improving the efficiency of regional development project management in order to practically improve the quality of life of the population.

Anna Mikhailovna Kanunnikova: "Science is freedom and the opportunity for continuous development."

Senior lecturer at the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the State University of Management, PhD in Economics, was awarded the Young Scientist badge in 2025.

Scientific work appeals to me because of its combination of intellectual and creative freedom, as well as the opportunity for continuous development. To develop in this field, persistence, critical thinking, and the ability to work within a system and a team are crucial. It's also important to be able to delegate tasks rather than take on everything yourself.

I consider my mentor first and foremost to Professor Tatyana Nikolaevna Leonova of the Kaluga Region, who is currently Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region. She taught me a great deal and instilled in me a love for research and international education. Professor Evgeny Nikolaevich Smirnov, Head of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the Kaluga Region, also made a significant contribution to my development as a scholar. He always finds the right words to motivate, offers advice, and shares his experience.

My research is primarily focused on achieving economic and digital sovereignty for the Russian Federation. When viewed in a global context, my research focuses on the development of the global education market.

Anna Mikhailovna Sotnikova: "Science is interesting, even if it is sometimes difficult."

Assistant of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration, Junior Research Fellow of the Scientific Activities Department of the UKNI, Chair of the Council of Young Scientists of the State University of Management, awarded the "Young Scientist" badge in 2025

The first step on my path to science was deciding to pursue a master's degree in a completely new and, at the time, challenging field: sociology. During my studies, I worked extensively with the science component, and I found it very interesting, albeit sometimes challenging, so I decided to continue. After all, science is a process in which you constantly develop and learn.

Success on this path requires, first and foremost, patience, as well as determination and a willingness to embrace challenges. If I could give advice to myself, just starting out on this journey, I'd say: "Keep going and doubt yourself less."

My research helps us better understand our society, how it is changing and why.

How scientists start their day

Our interview also asked how our scientists start their mornings. It turns out there's no single ritual: some can't imagine starting the day without coffee or warm water with vitamins, others start with work tasks, and for others, a piece of cake and a workout are essential. Yes, we're also interested in how to combine these elements, but that's what scientists are for: thinking outside the box.

We congratulate all the girls, young women, and women in science on their holiday. We wish your eyes to sparkle with joy more often, and your research applications to be approved without unnecessary delays. You make our world a better place, and for that, we are sincerely grateful. Happy holiday!

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Apply before February 23rd to participate in the unique project-based training program for NGO teams supporting SVO participants and their families—the "KSVO.RF Academy."

The project is organized by the ANO "Committee of Families of Warriors of the Fatherland," and its partner is the ANO "Tavrida.Art."

Teams of three are invited to participate: a project team leader, a media volunteer, and a project volunteer. Each team submits one application, describing their work experience and their project, which they plan to implement or scale up by the end of 2026.

Following the selection process, 50 of the strongest teams from regional NGOs and volunteer groups will participate in in-person training, each of whom will undergo training with federal experts in their respective fields:

Higher School of Management; Media; Social Design.

The KSVO.RF Academy will offer in-person educational modules at the Meganom Academy from March 30 to April 3, 2026. Participants will gain practical knowledge in management, project management, and media communications, as well as develop and defend their own projects aimed at assisting SVO participants and their families and integrating demobilized military personnel into civil society. KSVO experts will support the developed projects until the end of October 2026.

Detailed participation terms, team requirements, and the registration form are available on the project organizer's official website in the "KSVO Academy" section. You can easily follow the latest news on the official Telegram channel.

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On February 10, a strategic meeting between the rectors of SUM and the All-Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Stroyev and Vittoria Idrisova, was held at the State University of Management. Also attending were Vice Rector Dmitry Bryukhanov, Advisor to the Rector's Office Sergey Karseka, Deputy Director of the Higher School of Business and Technology (SUM), Artem Geokchakyan, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Tatyana Anisimova, and Alexander Nikitenko (VAVT). The colleagues discussed cooperation in three key areas:

— Eurasian Network University— additional professional education— project activities

Vladimir Stroyev also provided a detailed account of the university's founding and development and noted the high level of preparation of its current talent pool. He also gave the guests a tour of the campus, introducing them to the Pre-University Center, the modern media center, the student design bureau, the sports complex, and the business center. The rector of VAVT emphasized the excellent conditions for the development of scientific, athletic, and creative initiatives among GUU students and noted that she now "looks forward to a return visit to her academy."

Following the meeting, it was decided to meet again to prepare and sign cooperation agreements, and in the near future, "not just be friends, but also develop network programs."

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136 years ago, the outstanding writer and poet Boris Pasternak was born. His parents were members of Russia's cultural elite: his mother was a talented pianist, his father a prominent artist. Together with them, at the age of four, the boy visited Leo Tolstoy. This atmosphere of "high and exceptional" quickly sparked a genuine interest in art.

Finding your calling and first successes in literature

As a young man, Boris actively sought his calling: he drew, dreamed of becoming a composer, and studied at the conservatory. He was fascinated by foreign philosophy and even went to Germany to study. But it was literature that truly found his calling. His first attempts at writing began while still at university, but his real debut came in 1913. Lirika Publishing House published his collection, "Twin in the Clouds." It revealed not only his admiration for Alexander Blok and Andrei Bely, but also his own voice.

During World War I, Pasternak's main passion remained writing. He refined his style, worked on a new collection, made connections with young poets, and by the summer of 1917, he had completed the cycle "My Sister's Life." The work received positive reviews from professionals, and Pasternak himself became a role model for a new generation of creatives. Among his friends were such great authors as Vladimir Mayakovsky, Sergei Yesenin, Marina Tsvetaeva, Andrei Bely, and Mikhail Bulgakov.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the poet worked on poems ("Lieutenant Schmidt," "The Year Nine Hundred and Fifth") and translated European classics. During the Great Terror, he petitioned Stalin for the release of arrested artists, and during the Great Patriotic War, he secured permission to travel to the front as part of a writers' brigade.

The pinnacle of creativity and a ban on publications

His major work was the novel "Doctor Zhivago," which he worked on for 10 years, until 1955. In the Soviet Union, the novel was deemed anti-Soviet and offensive to the principles of socialism and was banned from publication. Therefore, the book was published abroad, where it enjoyed widespread distribution.

On October 23, 1958, the Nobel Committee in Stockholm announced the award of the Nobel Prize in Literature to the author "for significant achievements in modern lyric poetry, as well as for continuing the traditions of the great Russian epic novel." But the authorities set their own conditions for the writer: either the prize or life in his native country. He then wrote a telegram to Stockholm: "In view of the significance that the award bestowed upon me has acquired in the society to which I belong, I must decline it. Please do not take my voluntary refusal as an insult." However, the laureate was ultimately not replaced.

Rehabilitation and universal recognition

The Union of Soviet Writers completed its rehabilitation and posthumously reinstated Boris Pasternak on February 19, 1987. In 1988, the legendary novel was finally published in his homeland, in the magazine Novy Mir, and in 1989, the writer's son, Yevgeny, was awarded a Nobel Prize diploma and medal.

Boris Pasternak became one of the country's most celebrated writers, leaving behind a rich legacy. He translated world classics—Shakespeare, Goethe, Rilke, Verlaine, and others—and wrote unique collections of poetry and a novel that made the legendary writer famous throughout the country and beyond. His work is a model of literary endurance and outstanding talent.

Interesting facts

From 1936 until his death, Pasternak lived in Peredelkino, Russia's most famous literary village. Other famous writers and poets also lived there, including Korney Chukovsky, Andrei Voznesensky, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Bella Akhmadulina, Robert Rozhdestvensky, Rimma Kazakova, and Bulat Okudzhava. Today, many of the houses are museums, open to the public, including those with the Pushkin Card.

Boris Pasternak House Museum, Korney Chukovsky House Museum, Bulat Okudzhava Museum, Yevgeny Yevtushenko Museum and Gallery, Peredelkino Writers' House of Creativity

In 2004, American director Quentin Tarantino flew to Moscow for a film festival. However, his first stop was Peredelkino, to visit the grave of poet Boris Pasternak. When asked by journalists, "Why him?" he replied that he had known Pasternak's poems since childhood and considered him a literary idol: "He's a personality, you see, he's a personality."

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Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Alexander Aslanyan, CEO of the Meridian Research and Production Company, signed a strategic partnership agreement. During the agreement's preparation, the partners held a meeting between Meridian specialists, led by Deputy CEO Alexander Kopanev, and employees of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the Civil Engineering Institute, and the Institute of Power Engineering. They expressed mutual interest in collaborating on personnel training and solving scientific and technical problems in the fields of marine radio communications, control systems, degaussing equipment, and fire safety.

Meridian is a multi-industry enterprise that carries out work in various areas:

Information and control systems; fire automatic systems; control panels for navigation equipment; control systems for radio communication and radio intelligence; systems for compensation of magnetic and electric fields; simulators; telemetry systems; power supply systems for ship complexes.

Over the years, the systems and devices developed by the company have been installed on almost all ships and vessels built in the USSR and Russia, including the nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Velikiy, the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Chebanenko, the icebreakers Arktika and Sibir, and many other ships and vessels.

The company currently boasts a highly qualified workforce. Young specialists and scientists specializing in algorithm development are involved in innovative projects and the development of breakthrough technologies using elements of artificial intelligence.

Present at the agreement signing were Rector Andrey Rudskoy, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova, Vice Rector for Research Yuri Fomin, Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov, Director of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications Alexander Korotkov, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Center for Scientific and Technical Development and Continuous Programming Oleg Ipatov, and Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering Vera Loboda. Meridian's representatives included Director General Alexander Aslanyan, Deputy Director General Alexander Kopanev, and HR Director Alla Sharshukova.

Our cooperation will be mutually beneficial. We will certainly be of assistance in training personnel. We will also jointly develop science and technical solutions," Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

In addition, the rector of SPbPU spoke about the activities of all the university's institutes and noted how they could be involved in working with the enterprise.

The main goals of cooperation between SPbPU and NPF Meridian include:

Ensuring high-quality professional training of university graduates; Improving the effectiveness of fundamental and applied scientific research conducted by NPF Meridian and SPbPU; Ensuring the innovative nature of applied scientific research; Assistance in providing enterprises and organizations with young qualified specialists; Creation of organizational, scientific, educational, methodological, logistical and innovative potential for the implementation of joint activities of the university and NPF Meridian in the field of relevant scientific and technical, scientific and educational, scientific and innovative, investment, industrial and production, socio-economic and consulting projects and programs; Joint implementation of scientific and educational, scientific research, scientific and innovative, experimental design and other work in priority and promising areas of development of science, technology and engineering.

Alexander Aslanyan spoke in detail about the company's activities and noted the benefits of collaborating with Polytechnic University.

After signing the agreement, the university's new partners were given a tour of the Technopolis Polytech Scientific Research Center. The guests were shown the Institute of Electrical Engineering and Technology's laboratory, where the institute's director, Alexander Korotkov, described their key developments. The Meridian Scientific and Production Company delegation also visited the SPbPU supercomputer center and the Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials Research and Education Center.

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An exhibition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Olympic victory of the Polytechnician, ten-time world record holder, and speed skater Evgeny Kulikov has opened at the SPbPU History Museum.

The opening date for the exhibition was suggested by the champion himself—on February 10, 1976, exactly 50 years ago, at the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, Evgeny Kulikov, a student at the M. I. Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, won the gold medal in the 500-meter race. At the ceremony at the Polytechnic Museum, Evgeny Nikolaevich recalled that even the time of his winter race and victory coincided with the exhibition opening—10 a.m. The event was especially symbolic because the Winter Olympics are currently taking place in Italy. However, Russian athletes are participating as neutrals. All the more precious were the memories of past sporting achievements shared by Evgeny Nikolaevich and other participants in the ceremony.

As the famous song "Heroes of Sports" goes: "We want to give all the records our resounding names." Evgeny Kulikov named ten! In 1975, he became the first speed skater in the world to run 500 meters in under 38 seconds (37.99) and set the first world record for the distance. For this, he was awarded the Oscar Mathiesen Prize as the "Best Speed Skater of the Year." He also won gold and silver Olympic medals (silver at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics), a silver medal at the 1975 World Championships, a bronze medal at the 1977 World Championships, and 18 gold medals at the USSR and Leningrad Championships.

"Yevgeny Nikolayevich is our first Olympic champion. And, of course, his name is already etched in gold letters in the history of the Polytechnic University, meaning it will live on for centuries. And he will always be a role model for younger generations of a harmoniously developed individual, strong in spirit, body, and intellect," said SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy at the exhibition opening.

Yuri Avdeev, a member of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg and president of the city's Olympic Council, once again recalled Evgeny Kulikov's sporting achievements and his activities after retiring. From 1982 to 1984, Evgeny Nikolaevich coached the USSR national speed skating team. From 1985, he was involved in the development of short track speed skating. From 1994 to 1998, Evgeny Nikolaevich served as chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for Physical Culture and Sports. Since 2001, he has been vice president and a member of the executive committee of the Russian Skating Union. From 2011 to 2015, he headed the St. Petersburg Speed Skating Federation.

At the exhibition opening, Yuri Avdeev presented Evgeny Kulikov with a Certificate of Gratitude from the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg.

"Yevgeny Nikolayevich is a legend. The victories he brought to Soviet sports are our pride. Thank you for your contribution to the development of physical education and sports. And a deep bow to the Polytechnic for perpetuating the achievements of this renowned athlete," added Igor Vasilyev, Head of the St. Petersburg Sports Facilities Management Directorate.

Another legend among the ceremony's honored guests was the renowned sports commentator Gennady Orlov. He told the following story: "I'm the only one here who witnessed Evgeny Kulikov win the silver medal in Lake Placid on February 14, 1980. I was commentating the race with Eric Heiden, the future five-time Olympic champion. The only hope of all the speed skaters was that Evgeny Kulikov, by then already the Olympic champion in Innsbruck, would give him a run for his money. And so they did. After the first turn, Evgeny had a breakdown. I immediately ran over to the commentary booth and called him a former champion, but Nikolai Ozerov corrected me: 'There are no former Olympic champions.'"

The exhibition opening was graced by the presence of the widow and daughter of Anatoly Yegorovich Pavlov, Evgeny Kulikov's coach. Also in attendance were Polytechnic graduates Sergei Startsev and Vladimir Geller, who, in fact, started this whole story. Fifty-five years ago, two students from the Leningrad Polytechnic's power engineering department came to Chita for summer vacation, where Evgeny Kulikov was serving in the SKA sports company of the Trans-Baikal Military District. They met him while playing football and invited him to the Polytechnic. Then a letter arrived from Leningrad addressed to the head of the Army Sports Club. He advised the young man not to pass up the offer. Evgeny submitted his application and left for Leningrad. He passed his exams, entered the Polytechnic, met a coach, began skating, and won competitions.

"My greatest achievements and awards came while I was studying at the Polytechnic," Evgeny Nikolaevich emphasized. "So, thank you to the university for the foundation it gave me and for the honor you bestow upon me today."

After cutting the symbolic ribbon, Evgeny Kulikov himself gave a tour of the museum for everyone who came. He introduced each exhibit, reminisced about competitions, and spoke warmly about his mother, his coach, and his family, who became like family to him.

At the end of the event, an autograph session took place.

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