Wuhan City handled a total of 100 China-Central Asia freight trains.

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BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — The total number of freight trains served by Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, in the China-Central Asia international freight rail service has exceeded 100 since the service was launched. These trains have carried a total of more than 70,000 tonnes of cargo valued at 1.25 billion yuan (about 176 million U.S. dollars).

According to the Hubei Daily newspaper, citing a source in the Hubei branch of China Railways, a train loaded with solar modules, mechanical components, and chemical materials departed from Wuhan's Wujiashan station for Uzbekistan last Saturday, becoming the 100th freight train registered in the city since the launch of China-Central Asia freight services.

According to statistics, the number of China-Central Asia trains served by Wuhan has increased by 339 percent this year compared to the same period last year. The monthly frequency of these trains has increased to one every two days, and in September, the city even recorded a record number of 20 China-Central Asia trains.

As a reminder, on May 20, 2021, the first freight train departed Wuhan for Almaty, Kazakhstan, and on July 28 of the same year, the first service departed for Tashkent. In 2024, 25 freight trains departed from Wuhan for Central Asia, and 10 arrived in Wuhan. On April 12, 2025, the China-Central Asia rail freight route began operating regularly. This service currently covers 25 cities in Central Asia and several other countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Science 0 Festival: SMU scientists held master classes for schoolchildren and students

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On October 10, master classes for schoolchildren and students were held at the State University of Management as part of the activities of the Student Design Bureau "Innovative Solutions" in conjunction with the International Festival "Science 0".

The training in "3D scanning" and "Prototyping and 3D printing" was conducted by Vladimir Filatov, a leading researcher at the Reverse Engineering Laboratory at the State University of Management and Culture, and Ilya Nefelov, a researcher at the Reverse Engineering Laboratory.

During a 3D scanning workshop, middle school students and their parents learned about scanners for creating 3D models of real-world objects in various fields and went through all the stages of 3D scanning, from equipment preparation and calibration to creating a digital model of the object. Participants tried their hand at scanning a real part and competed in the accuracy of their resulting models.

At an event dedicated to prototyping and 3D printing, students from the Institute of Industrial Management learned about modern technologies for creating prototypes and the nuances of the prototyping process. Participants learned about the specifics of preparing a prototype for printing, the materials used, and the use of finished parts in production.

The popular science workshops were timed to coincide with the International Science Festival "Science 0," which took place from October 10-12 and celebrated its twentieth anniversary this year. The festival is one of the key events of the Decade of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation.

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St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU) graduates were awarded prizes from the Government of St. Petersburg.

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Five graduates of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), who completed their diploma projects on assignment from the executive bodies of state power (EGG) of the Northern capital, were awarded prizes from the Government of St. Petersburg.

The St. Petersburg Government Prizes have been awarded annually since 2007 to winners of the competition for completing final qualifying theses as assigned by the Executive Directorate of the City Government. They recognize outstanding achievements in addressing pressing socioeconomic development issues in the city, with the goal of improving the quality of specialist training and their competitiveness in the labor market. The most important criteria for winning the competition are the relevance and originality of the research, as well as its practical significance for the city.

The winners from our university included: Margarita Ivanova, a graduate of the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction, with her final qualifying work "Project for the Overhaul of the Officer's Bridge in Sestroretsk"; Tatyana Rebenchuk (also from the Faculty of Automobile and Road Construction) with her final qualifying work "Project for a Standard Bridge Made of Innovative Materials"; Polina Viktorova (Faculty of Economics and Management) with her final qualifying work "History of the Housing and Utilities Sector in St. Petersburg, Creation of a Housing and Utilities Museum"; Anastasia Zhurlova, a graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management, with her final qualifying work "Ensuring and Carrying Out Sanitary Maintenance of Intra-Block Territories"; and Margarita Rusanova (also from the Faculty of Economics and Management) with her final qualifying work "Problems and Prospects for Using Elevators in Apartment Buildings".

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Student Design Bureau "Power Machines – Polytech": A New Level of Engineering Education

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The annual meeting between students and representatives of JSC Power Machines was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Participants were briefed on the Student Design Bureau's (SDB) work and the requirements for the sixth intake of the program.

This year the project reached a new level: after winning the federal competition for subsidies in the Student Design Leadership track at SKB Power Machines – Polytech became part of the SKB "System Engineering" ecosystem. This structure unites student teams working on engineering problems with the primary goal of training motivated and qualified engineers. The ecosystem was presented to the students by the head of the Student Design Bureau "System Engineering." Alena AleshinaShe emphasized that the project includes several areas and cross-cutting trajectories for teams from different fields.

Compared to last year, the scope of work at SKB Power Machines – Polytech has significantly expanded. Three key areas have been established: SKB Power Engineering (gas and steam turbines, as well as hydraulic machines); SKB Electrical Engineering (a turbogenerator area has been expanded to include a hydrogenerator area, and a new area has been established for the development of electrical apparatus and electrical insulation); and SKB Mechanical Engineering Technologies (electrical and power machine production technologies for the Electrosila and LMZ plants).

This year, 21 students from the "Power Machines" program joined the program. They are studying programs in steam and gas turbines, electrical machines, and design and engineering support for mechanical engineering production. In their third and fourth years, they master vocational skills, after which they move on to more in-depth design and calculation problems. In 2025, the total enrollment across all programs will be approximately 40 students.

Each participant is assigned two mentors: from SPbPU – graduate students and faculty with experience in R&D, from Power Machines – active engineers and experts.

This is a unique opportunity for students to work on real-world problems in a professional environment, utilize modern educational facilities, and receive support in their research and practical work. Participants become part of the company's corporate culture and have the opportunity to accelerate their career development at one of the country's leading power engineering companies.

"We don't just invite students to the project; we give them the opportunity to launch a career as a future engineer," says Darya Lycheva, the project coordinator for Power Machines. "Here, they'll solve real-world problems, make mistakes, and correct them under the guidance of experienced mentors. This is the kind of experience that can't be gained from university lectures alone, and it's precisely this that helps our graduates quickly develop into professionals."

The next stage of the program officially begins in November 2025 and will last two years. Each year, SKB participants will complete a corresponding professional training program, eventually receiving diplomas upon successful defense of their final projects before the heads of relevant departments at Power Machines.

Each student signs an employment contract with JSC Power Machines for the duration of their participation. This allows them to combine study and work, taking into account their class schedule. From the first few months, participants receive a stable salary and additional performance-based bonuses. Additionally, a benefits package is provided, including voluntary health insurance, meal reimbursement, and a hybrid work arrangement—students spend part of their time at the university and part of their time at the company's production facilities.

Special attention was paid to targeted contracts at the meeting. For students who successfully complete the probationary period and demonstrate their commitment, the company guarantees a monthly stipend for the entire duration of their studies and subsequent employment as a Category 3 design engineer. In exchange, graduates agree to work for the company for two to three years (depending on their year of entry into the program). This approach ensures that the knowledge acquired at SKB is relevant to real-world engineering practice.

Success stories were a key focus of the meeting. One example: Polytechnic University graduate Alexander Yemelyanov began his career at SKB and, in three years, rose from a program participant to a second-category software engineer at the control software development bureau. Alexander noted that his experience at SKB helped him quickly adapt to the profession, taught him how to solve complex applied problems, and laid the foundation for his rapid career advancement.

The organizers emphasized that participation in the program is much more than just studying and working. Power Machines traditionally focuses on employee development and fostering a positive corporate environment. Young professionals participate in engineering competitions, scientific and technical conferences, leadership schools, and sports and creative events. All this not only develops professional competencies but also fosters the team spirit essential in a large industrial company.

Meet Day became the starting point for a series of events. On October 7, students completed an online career intensive, and on October 10, One Day Offer was held at the Leningrad Metal Plant—a day when you can receive a job offer immediately after an interview. Participants will then undergo three months of practical work, and in February 2026, an interim Demo Day will be held, where the students will present their projects and results to company experts.

SKB Power Machines – Polytech is an example of successful collaboration between university and industry, enabling students to launch their careers while still studying and take a confident step into the future.

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Polytechnic University and leading Chinese universities have agreed on joint internship programs.

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Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility Olga Yemelyanova paid a working visit to the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai. The purpose of the trip was to expand international academic and scientific cooperation, promote international internship programs for professional development, and present the new project "SPbPU International Internship Center" to leaders in the Chinese educational market.

The Polytechnic University delegation held several meetings and negotiations with potential partners, including Ambright Education Group, the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics, the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, and the Harbin Institute of Technology.

The partners discussed current areas of cooperation, the situation in the Chinese education market, and presented the SPbPU International Internship Center project. The productive dialogue resulted in concrete agreements.

An agreement has been reached with the Shanghai University of Science and Technology to launch a joint international professional development program with an internship module in Technological Entrepreneurship. The agreement and terms of the cooperation are currently being finalized.

The parties agreed with the China-SCO University of Trade and Economics to begin developing an international professional development program for employees of Chinese industrial companies.

We are pleased that the idea of a continuing education program in the form of international internships, implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 program, has resonated with our partners. During the trip, we were able to discuss the launch of new tracks, as well as the potential format for internships for employees of foreign companies," commented SPbPU Vice-Rector Dmitry Tikhonov.

"With the support of the Priority 2030 program, we were able to implement the International Internship Center project, which aims to attract talented international researchers to SPbPU, thereby developing the university's international scientific and educational cooperation and promoting SPbPU as one of Russia's best scientific schools abroad. Our discussions with our Chinese colleagues confirmed that we are moving in the right direction—demand for such programs is constantly growing," added Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the International Educational Programs Department. "Through these meetings, we were able to develop specific projects that, I hope, will be implemented as early as 2026."

Collaboration with leading Chinese universities and companies, such as Ambright Education Group, is strategically important for SPbPU. It opens up new opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and strengthening the position of Russian education on the international stage.

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Financial news: 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the LSNGP (RSetiLE-p) security were changed.

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October 13, 2025, 10:03 AM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 191.8) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 144.459 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 41.25%) of the LSNGP (RSetiLE-p) security were changed.

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Financial news: 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks of the MRKZ security (RSETISZ JSC) were changed.

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October 13, 2025, 10:03 AM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 13.10.2025, 10-03 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 0.06935) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 0.054131 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 41.25%) of the MRKZ security (RSetiSZ JSC) were changed.

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The government will allocate more than 650 million rubles to cover social contract expenses in a number of regions.

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Order No. 2804-r of October 7, 2025

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Order No. 2804-r of October 7, 2025

Over 650 million rubles will be additionally allocated to seven regions to provide assistance to citizens through social contracts. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order reallocating federal budget funds for this purpose.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, October 13, 2025

Funds will be distributed to Buryatia, Dagestan, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Karelia, Chechnya, Primorsky Krai, and Kursk Oblast. The need for additional funding is due to the high demand for this support tool in these regions.

A social contract is a special agreement concluded between social protection agencies and low-income citizens. With the help of a social contract, people can retrain and improve their skills to find a new job, start a business, receive funds to develop a personal farm, or purchase clothing, footwear, and school supplies for children. By presidential decree, this support tool has become available in all regions of the country since 2021. Total federal funding for its implementation in 2025 will amount to over 40 billion rubles.

The issue was discussed at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on October 13. Mikhail Mishustin noted that the government will continue to do everything necessary to improve people's well-being. "This is one of the national goals approved by the President," the prime minister emphasized.

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Modernization of social infrastructure, support for investment projects: Yuri Trutnev chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East

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Yuri Trutnev chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East

Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East.

"First, we'll consider the changes being made to the social development plans for economic growth centers. The presidential Far Eastern unified subsidy has enabled the construction and reconstruction of over 2,000 social facilities in the Far East, including 138 facilities this year. We discussed with regional heads at the District Council that, due to planning errors or insufficient oversight in several Far Eastern regions, we are forced to shift funding from one facility to another. This applies, for example, to Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai, Kamchatka, Zabaykalsky Krai, and the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). We will increase our focus on the efficiency and timeliness of budget expenditures," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

As part of the amendments to the social development plans for economic growth centers in the Far Eastern regions, the allocation of federal budget funds through the presidential Far Eastern unified subsidy for 2026–2028 was approved for master plan projects and other activities in Buryatia, Yakutia, Transbaikalia, Kamchatka, Primorye, Khabarovsk Krai, Amur and Magadan Oblasts, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, and Chukotka.

The Republic of Buryatia will receive funding for 2026–2027 for projects under the Ulan-Ude and Severobaikalsk master plans, as well as other activities. The funds will be used for land protection engineering for the Baikal Interuniversity Campus, roof and façade repairs on the Gostinodvorsky Rows, the purchase of buses, the construction of a water rescue station, a prosthetics center, a rehabilitation and adaptation center, a school kitchen, and more.

Yakutia will receive funding for master plan projects in Yakutsk and Neryungri: the construction of the "Courage" children's camp in Neryungri and the development of design documentation for the construction of a Far Eastern film studio.

Zabaikalsky Krai will receive funding for projects in Chita and Krasnokamensk, as well as other activities. The funds will be used for the improvement of courtyards and public spaces, the development of design documentation for the improvement of Chita's historic center, the construction of a bus station in Krasnokamensk, the overhaul of three sports schools, the overhaul of a children's sanatorium, and the creation of the Avangard and Voin centers.

Kamchatka Krai's proposal to allocate funds for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's master plan projects was supported: renovation of two cultural heritage sites; construction of a kindergarten; and storm drainage for Lake Kultuchnoye.

Primorye will receive funding for Vladivostok's master plan projects: the Russkiy Scientific and Technical Center on Russkiy Island; the Solnechny Family Recreation Center as part of the Far Eastern concession; and the design of wastewater treatment facilities on Russkiy Island.

Khabarovsk Krai will receive funding for master plan projects in Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The funds will be allocated for the improvement of boulevards in Khabarovsk; the renovation of the façades of cultural heritage sites in Komsomolsk-on-Amur; the improvement of the culture and recreation park in Komsomolsk-on-Amur; the embankment for the checkpoint on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island; and the creation of a rifle range.

The Amur Region will receive funding for the reconstruction of a city park in Blagoveshchensk under the Far Eastern concession. The project is part of Blagoveshchensk's master plan.

The Magadan Region will receive additional funding for the creation of a marine tourism center under the Far Eastern concession. The facility is part of Magadan's master plan.

The Jewish Autonomous Region will receive funding for Birobidzhan's master plan projects and other activities. Funds from the presidential Far Eastern unified subsidy will be used for the improvement of the Jewish Quarter, the modernization of the regional hospital, the overhaul of two technical schools, the improvement of kindergarten grounds, the repair of sidewalks and driveways, and the development of design documentation for major school renovations.

Chukotka will receive funds for Anadyr's master plan projects and other projects. These include the design of a rehabilitation center, the modernization of a fisheries enterprise, the design of a building for a technical school, the reconstruction and construction of industrial park buildings, the overhaul of an education center, and a modular gymnasium.

The discussion focused on changes to the mechanism for providing state support to legal entities implementing investment projects in the Far East, specifically reimbursing infrastructure development costs. "Fifteen projects in eight regions of the Far Eastern Federal District have been selected for subsidies. All of them are large and important, addressing key regional development issues," said Yuri Trutnev.

According to the decision of the Presidium of the Government Commission on Socioeconomic Development of the Far East, the following projects will receive support:

Kamchatka Krai (construction of a hotel and business complex and hostel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by Novy Dom LLC, construction of the Laguna spa hotel in the village of Paratunka by Golubaya Laguna LLC);

Sakhalin Oblast (construction of an apart-hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by Sakhalin Chalet LLC, construction of the multifunctional shopping and entertainment center Alley by Alley LLC);

Jewish Autonomous Region (development of the Topolikhinsky section of the Soyuznoye graphite deposit by Dalgrafit LLC);

Transbaikalia (development of gold deposits in the dumps of the Klyuchevsky mine and construction of a gold recovery plant in the Mogochinsky municipal district by Zheltuginskaya Mining Company LLC, construction of a production and warehouse complex by Commodity and Raw Materials Company LLC, construction of a mining and metallurgical plant for the extraction and processing of copper ore, production of cathode copper and commercial sulfide concentrate in the Kalarsky municipal district by Udokanskaya Med LLC);

Khabarovsk Krai (construction of a new passenger terminal at Khabarovsk International Airport by Khabarovsk International Aviation Terminal JSC, construction of a mining and processing plant at the Malmyzhskoye deposit by Amur Minerals LLC, construction of a multi-apartment residential complex in the village of Vanino by Daltransugol JSC);

Amur Region (construction of a residential microdistrict in the city of Svobodny by Zhiloy Mikrorayon LLC, construction of a production and logistics cluster by Gazprom Helium Service LLC);

Primorye (construction of the interregional wholesale distribution center "Primorsky");

Yakutia (construction of the Inaglinsky mining and processing plant for the extraction of coking coal and the production of high-quality coal concentrate in Neryungri).

The meeting also discussed the implementation of a project to build a main conveyor system for transporting coal produced in the Uglegorsk district of Sakhalin to the port of Shakhtyorsk. The project has been underway since 2018, and construction and installation work has already been completed. The launch of the conveyor line will reduce coal transportation costs.

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Death toll from Mexico's torrential rains rises to 44, aid efforts stepped up

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Mexico City, October 13 (Xinhua) — The Mexican government has stepped up relief efforts after heavy rains battered the country's central and eastern states, as the death toll rose to 44, the National Civil Protection Directorate (CNPC) reported on Sunday.

The department's statement noted that authorities are prioritizing 139 municipalities in the states of Veracruz, central Puebla, Hidalgo, and Queretaro, as well as northern and central San Luis Potosi, to restore basic services and provide assistance to affected residents.

State authorities reported 44 deaths, of which 18 occurred in Veracruz, 16 in Hidalgo, 9 in Puebla and one in Queretaro, CNPC said.

On Sunday, authorities stepped up cleaning and sanitization efforts in the worst-hit areas to speed up aid efforts, the census of victims, and the delivery of relief supplies.

Tropical Storm Raymond recently made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rainfall to the region.

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