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Secondary vocational education at SPbPU: first results of the admission campaign

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University continues to welcome new students — this time at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education (ISPO). On August 15, the Polytechnic College opened its doors to 530 applicants enrolled in budget places.

ISPO accepts 9th and 11th grade graduates. When submitting documents, applicants can choose up to three budget specialties and one on a contract basis, ranking them in order of priority. Enrollment is based on the average grade point average of the certificate. 355 places are financed from the federal budget, and 175 from the budget of St. Petersburg.

The 2025 admission campaign to the ISPO SPbPU demonstrated the growing popularity of secondary vocational education. This year, more than 6,500 applications were submitted to the budget from applicants. The greatest interest was aroused by the specialties "Information Systems and Programming", "Computer Systems and Complexes", "Tourism and Hospitality". A new specialty "Web Development" was also opened in 2025.

This year, 481 contract places have been allocated for nine full-time specialties and 90 places for three correspondence specialties. More than 2,000 applications have already been submitted, and the acceptance of documents for fee-based education continues until August 18.

"This year, for the first time, we accepted applications through the Unified Portal of State Services. The ISPO Admissions Committee included more than 40 college employees and university information service specialists, which allowed us to quickly process all the information, including answering applicants' questions and helping them submit documents," said Roman Baibikov, Director of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education. "We have a strong intake of students on the budget, and I hope that the newly minted students will become highly qualified specialists and will be able to achieve success in professional skills championships with the help of our teachers. I would like to thank everyone involved in the work of the Admissions Committee and especially the responsible secretary Elena Pavlova for the work done."

On September 1, 2025, more than 1,000 ISPO first-year students will officially begin their careers within the walls of one of the oldest technical universities in the country. Congratulations to all those enrolled and we look forward to welcoming new students!

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South Korean President vows to take consistent steps to restore trust with North Korea

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

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung on Friday vowed to take consistent measures to ease tensions and restore trust with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

“Our government will take consistent measures to significantly reduce tensions and restore trust /with the DPRK/,” the president announced in his speech on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japanese colonial rule /1910-1945/.

Lee Jae-myung, who took office in early June, said protracted hostility would not benefit either the people of South Korea or the DPRK, stressing that now is the time to move beyond the outdated Cold War confrontation and usher in a new era of peace on the peninsula.

The South Korean leader said Seoul and Pyongyang must immediately restore trust and resume dialogue through action.

Seoul will respect existing inter-Korean agreements, he said. The president also promised to take active, gradual steps to restore the Sept. 19, 2018, military agreement signed at the inter-Korean summit to prevent accidental clashes and strengthen military trust between the two countries.

Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed his willingness to respect the existing system in the DPRK and stated that he does not intend to commit any hostile actions against Pyongyang. –0–

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Brazil Will Not Bow to US — President

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

Brasilia, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — Brazil will not bow its head to the United States, Latin American President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday at an event in the northeastern state of Pernambuco.

"The US president is lying when he says Brazil is a bad trading partner. Brazil is a good partner, it just won't bow to the US government," he said.

Earlier in the day, Trump said Brazil was a “terrible trading partner” and called the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro a “political execution.”

“J. Bolsonaro is being judged by democracy,” noted L. I. Lula da Silva. –0–

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Three people killed in explosion at plant in Ryazan region — media

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

Moscow, August 15 /Xinhua/ – Three people were killed and 20 others were injured in a gunpowder explosion at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky district of the Ryazan region, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a representative of the emergency services.

“Preliminary estimates indicate that 23 people were injured, three of whom died,” the agency quotes a source in the emergency services as saying.

Earlier it was reported that an explosion and fire occurred in the plant's gunpowder shop. The detonation completely destroyed the shop building. –0–

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Xi Jinping's article on promoting healthy and high-quality development of non-state sector of economy to be published in Qiushi magazine

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BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — An article by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping on promoting the healthy and high-quality development of the non-state-owned economy will be published on Saturday.

The article by Xi Jinping, who is also the president of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 16th issue of this year's leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi. -0-

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China urges Philippines to stop provocations after creating tension in South China Sea

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BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin has called on the Philippines to immediately stop provocative words and actions infringing on China's sovereignty after several Philippine vessels illegally entered China's territorial waters off Huangyan Dao Island, creating a complicated and tense maritime situation.

Jiang Bin said the actions had seriously undermined China's sovereignty and interests, posed a serious threat to the safety of Chinese ship crews, and damaged peace and stability in the South China Sea. -0-

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Four killed in blast in Syria's Idlib

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

DAMASCUS, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — A powerful explosion rocked a rural area of Syria's Idlib province on Thursday, killing at least four people and wounding five others.

State news agency SANA said the blast occurred near the city of Idlib, citing preliminary data from medical authorities.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said several explosions had occurred in western Idlib province, triggered by a detonation at a facility used by foreign fighters in fields west of the city. The group said the explosions coincided with a drone flyover.

Thick plumes of smoke caused panic among local residents and witnesses. Syrian sources report that people fled the area, fearing more explosions. Ambulance and civil defense teams arrived at the scene, and security forces cordoned off the area.

The monitoring center said the death toll could rise, noting that similar incidents in the past had resulted in large numbers of casualties. It recalled that on July 24, a series of explosions in a neighboring area killed at least 12 people, including a woman and a child, and injured more than 100. Ammunition stored by foreign fighters detonated.

Hospitals in Idlib called on locals to urgently donate blood. Rescuers continued to clear rubble and search for victims until the evening.

The blast site is close to camps housing displaced people from across Syria, heightening concerns for the safety of civilians, the monitoring centre said. -0-

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China's Defense Ministry Slams US for 'Justifying' Japanese War Crimes in WWII

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BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Friday criticized the United States for trying to "justify" Japan's aggression and war crimes during World War II, calling it "a serious insult to historical justice and disregard for the feelings of those who suffered from Japanese aggression."

“During World War II, the Japanese fascists committed heinous crimes and caused untold suffering to people around the world, including Americans. The U.S. probably has ‘amnesia’ about that period of history,” Jiang Bin said when asked to comment on a U.S. State Department statement that 80 years ago the U.S. and Japan “put an end to the devastating war in the Pacific region.”

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China calls on the United States to abandon geopolitical calculations, take a correct historical stance on World War II, and join the international community in safeguarding the post-war world order, Jiang Bin concluded. -0-

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Solid Bank, together with businesses, finds solutions for settlements with foreign counterparties

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Source: Solid Bank – Solid Bank –

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Now, for businesses working with foreign counterparties, the question is especially relevant: what methods should be used to conduct payments so that the activity is not only financially transparent and stable, but also profitable?

Transactions with foreign partners usually involve settlements in foreign currency, and the global situation can have a significant impact on current business processes. How to survive during turbulence? How to not only keep track of changes, but also be able to quickly adapt to them so that business activity does not slow down?

Anastasia Kondratenko, Head of the Department for Development of Foreign Economic Activity of JSC Solid Bank, shared her opinion on this matter: “It is important for a business to find a partner who will undertake the analysis of new realities, the search for alternative ways to conduct your business. And it is also important that they will be able to conduct international settlements with counterparties in a high-quality and reliable manner, and will also provide full support for your transactions. Here it is definitely worth trusting the professionals.”

Solid Bank has been a financial partner for over 30 years, helping businesses with solutions for foreign economic activity. Thanks to an optimally formed network of foreign correspondent banks, speed and absolute reliability in settlements with minimal costs are ensured. The Bank also acts as a currency control agent, and the professionalism of its employees allows you to look at the current currency legislation and ensure its compliance. Cooperation between your business and the Bank can be as effective as possible!

You can learn more about Solid Bank's currency transfer capabilities, by leaving a request for consultation on the bank's website.

The Solid Bank expert emphasized: "Business and banks have faced restrictions and sanctions in the last couple of years in the area of foreign economic activity and currency transfers. Nevertheless, we manage to offer new solutions to clients and stabilize our activities. Many processes have already been established, we regularly adapt and expand our capabilities for corporate and private clients, work on the correspondent network, tariffs, channels, and try to be flexible in matters of foreign currency conversion. We do everything possible on the part of the bank to support businesses of any scale, help them stay afloat and not lose touch with partners abroad."

Solid Bank has developed and offers in 2025 packages of the most necessary services for doing business, which are optimized for any scale and type of activity. Including RKO packages in foreign currency. In order to freely conduct foreign economic activity, we recommend that businesses familiarize themselves with RKO Currency package.

What additional benefits can a business receive with RKO from Solid Bank?

∙ the ability to connect to Internet banking for remote servicing,

∙ the possibility of issuing a corporate card to pay expenses related to the business or core activities of the organization, including overhead, entertainment, transportation and travel expenses; as well as to receive cash,

∙ work with a personal manager,

∙ the ability to save up to 50% on RKO expenses,

∙ timely settlements with counterparties,

∙ the ability to connect a salary project and simplify the process of issuing salaries to employees,

∙ service support from the Bank.

Your business can find a reliable financial partner. Since 1991, Solid Bank has been offering its unique experience and banking services.

Reference information

JSC Solid Bank is a universal commercial bank founded in 1991 in Kamchatka. In 2017, the head office was moved to Vladivostok. The bank's offices are located throughout the country: in the Far Eastern Federal District, Siberian Federal District, Tatarstan, Udmurtia, Bashkiria, Moscow, Tula, Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg. Most of the offices are located in the Far East. For over 30 years, JSC Solid Bank has been providing a full range of services to businesses and private clients. General license of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation No. 1329 dated 05/25/2017. Reference information

JSC Solid Bank is a universal commercial bank founded in 1991 in Kamchatka. In 2017, the head office was moved to Vladivostok. The bank's offices are located throughout the country: in the Far Eastern Federal District, Siberian Federal District, Tatarstan, Udmurtia, Bashkiria, Moscow, Tula, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg. Most of the offices are located in the Far East. For over 30 years, JSC Solid Bank has been providing a full range of services to businesses and private clients. General license of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation No. 1329 dated May 25, 2017.

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Afghan security forces thwart ISIS attack ahead of Victory Day

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

KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) — Afghan security forces have foiled a planned attack by Daesh (Arabic name for the Islamic State) militants in the eastern province of Parwan, the Interior Ministry said Thursday evening.

Security officials launched an overnight operation in the Barik Ab area of Bagram district against a Daesh cell, suspected of planning an attack on Friday during Victory Day celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the defeat of US-led foreign forces, ministry spokesman Abdul Matin Kani said on his social media page X.

During the operation, security forces detained a member of the group and seized a vehicle containing three missiles intended for the attack, he said.

Afghan security forces have recently stepped up their counter-terrorism efforts by increasing the number of checkpoints and putting them on high alert to ensure the safe conduct of nationwide victory anniversary celebrations. –0–

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