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SPbGASU entered the 2025 BRICS international university rankings.

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The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering has been included in the Russian version of the pilot BRICS University Rankings 2025, taking a position in the 125–151 group among Russian universities included in the ranking.

The BRICS University Rankings is compiled by the Association of Ranking Authors (ASR) and includes 750 leading universities from BRICS member countries and several invited countries. It is based on the international "Three University Missions" model, which evaluates research, educational activities, and impact on societal development.

SPbGASU's inclusion in the BRICS ranking is an important international recognition of the university's academic excellence and research activities, reflecting the team's efforts to strengthen the university's position in the global educational arena. It also marks a new stage for the further development of international cooperation, the exchange of experience with partners from BRICS countries, and increased brand awareness of SPbGASU abroad.

Detailed information on the results and key indicators is published on official website of the rating agency.

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Sobyanin reported repelling an attack by two drones on Moscow.

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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –

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The Ministry of Defense's air defense forces destroyed two drones flying toward Moscow. This was reported on its channel inMAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel inMAX messenger

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The 2025 Tower Prize: From the Polytechnic Star to the Digital Pelican

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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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In the Polytechnic Hydrotower, which turned 120 years old this yearThe "Tower Prize 2025" ceremony took place. Teams representing the most outstanding student projects of the past year gathered for the event.

The Polytech Tower Award is a new format for public recognition of the university's student project work, as well as a way to identify and support the best youth initiatives.

This year, 21 projects were nominated for the award. Nine winners received the main statuette, a Hydrotower, and another 34 participants won in special categories: "Friend of the Tower," "Mentor of the Tower," and "Partner of the Tower." Among the "Friends of the Tower" was the SPbPU Public Relations Department.

The winners of the "Polytech Project" grant competition were given special recognition.

This year, the Tower's partners were: RCP — Industrial Robots and Optimization, RFC — Robot Fight Club, Selectel, Rostelecom, Rubin Central Design Bureau for Mechanics and Technology, EM Rus, and EVM.

Winners of the "Tower Prize-2025" in the following nominations:

Event of the Year — “Student Perspective” from PROF Popular Science Event of the Year — “SPbPU Talks'25” from SIO Civic-patriotic activity — “Paths of Heroes” from VIC “Our Polytechnic”, “Shards of Silence” from the People’s University Theater “Glagol” Cultural and creative activity — “Star of Polytechnic” Educational and outreach activity — “Case Academy” from Case Club Supporting students’ career aspirations — IPMEiT Career: “Step into the Future” Breakthrough of the Year — PROF Ecosystem “Digital Pelican” Student Community of the Year — Student Media Center “Polymer”

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Kazakhstan leads Central Asian countries in AI readiness

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

Almaty, December 24 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan ranked 60th out of 195 countries in the Government AI Readiness Index 2025, published by the international think tank Oxford Insights, ahead of other Central Asian countries. This was reported by the Ministry of AI and Digital Development of Kazakhstan on Wednesday.

In the previous year's ranking, the country was ranked 76th.

The Government AI Readiness Index assesses the ability of governments to effectively use AI in public administration, the economy, and societal processes, as well as to create conditions for the safe, responsible, and sustainable development of AI.

"The Oxford Insights report specifically notes Kazakhstan's political potential and governance readiness. The existence of strategic documents, the development of a regulatory framework, and sustained institutional attention to AI enable the country to develop long-term and systemic public policy in this area," the agency reported.

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The US has imposed visa sanctions on a former EU commissioner and activists over censorship efforts.

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

Washington, December 24 (Xinhua) — The US administration on Tuesday imposed visa restrictions on five citizens of the European Union (EU) and the UK for their involvement in censoring content on American social media, the US State Department said in a statement.

The visa restrictions are being introduced in accordance with the US administration's National Security Strategy, published earlier this month, which accuses European leaders of restricting freedom of speech.

American diplomats have spoken out against the European Union's Digital Services Act. Washington argues that the law restricts free speech and imposes stricter regulatory compliance requirements on American tech companies.

"The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who led an organized effort to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they disagree with on American platforms," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, without naming specific individuals.

Sarah Rogers, Under-Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, later revealed the names of those included on the sanctions list on the social media platform X. Among them was former EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, whom she called "the mastermind behind the Digital Services Act."

According to S. Rogers, visa restrictions also affected Imran Ahmed, a British citizen and director of the US-based Center for Countering Digital Hate; Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon of the German non-profit HateAid; and Claire Melford, co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index. –0–

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Russia's new light aircraft, the Baikal, made its maiden flight with a domestically developed engine.

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

Moscow, December 24 (Xinhua) — The maiden flight of the new prototype of the Russian-made light multirole aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal" successfully completed at the airfield of the Ural Civil Aviation Plant. The press service of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade reported this on Wednesday.

The flight was part of a joint flight test of the new Russian VK-800 engine and the AV-901 propeller. The aircraft reached a speed of 210 km/h and an altitude of 400 meters. The flight proceeded as planned, and the aircraft demonstrated stability and control. The engine also demonstrated reliable operation.

According to Gennady Abramenkov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the test flight confirmed the feasibility of creating a fully Russian-made light aviation aircraft, which will ensure transport accessibility throughout the country, including hard-to-reach regions.

The nine-seat light multipurpose aircraft LMS-901 "Baikal" is designed to provide air connectivity to remote regions of Russia with underdeveloped airport infrastructure, particularly in the Far East and the Far North. The new VK-800 engine is adapted to harsh climatic conditions, including operation in the Arctic, taiga, and mountainous regions.

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Financial news: 12/24/2025, 14:42 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the RU000A109SK6 security (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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December 24, 2025

14:42

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 24.12.2025, 14-42 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 106.83) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1145.1 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) for the security RU000A109SK6 (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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Financial news: On December 25, 2025, JSC “SME Corporation” will hold a deposit auction.

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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The deposit auction date is December 25, 2025. Placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 1,720,000,000. Placement term, days 42. Date of depositing funds is December 25, 2025. Date of return of funds is February 5, 2026. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 15. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 1,720,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time): Preliminary bids from 10:30 to 10:40. Competitive bids from 10:40 to 10:50. The cutoff percentage may be set or the auction may be declared void by 11:30. Additional terms and conditions.

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Financial news: Corporate lending and mortgages continued to grow rapidly in November.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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Bank lending to companies (including bonds) increased by 1.9% in November (2.5% in October), with large government and commercial organizations accounting for about a third of the increase. Companies continued to demonstrate increased demand for loans amid a gradual recovery in economic activity amid monetary easing.

Household mortgage debt increased by 1.4% in November, following a 1.2% increase in October. High growth at the end of the year is typical for the mortgage segment. Moreover, government-backed loans accounted for approximately 80% of all issued loans.

According to preliminary data, the consumer loan portfolio continued to shrink (-0.7% after -0.4% in October), mainly in the cash loan segment.

The growth of client funds slowed slightly in November, to 1.2% (1.6% in October). The volume of household funds remained virtually unchanged after a significant increase in October (1.6%), partly due to the advance payment of November social benefits. The growth of corporate funds accelerated to 2.6% (1.7% in October), driven by deposits into ruble accounts, including those of oil and gas companies.

The sector's net profit for November amounted to 394 billion rubles (310 billion rubles the previous month), with this growth driven primarily by non-core revenues. Balance sheet capital increased by 421 billion rubles, exceeding earned profit due to the positive revaluation of securities, which is reflected directly in equity.

For more details, read the information and analytical material "On the development of the banking sector of the Russian Federation in November 2025".

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Financial news: 12/24/2025, 11:35 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A0ZYFM5 security (DOM.RF B-8) were changed.

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December 24, 2025

11:35

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 24.12.2025, 11:35 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 104.8) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1101.55 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the security RU000A0ZYFM5 (DOM.RF B-8) were changed.

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