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The "Happy New Year to the Advancing Ones!" campaign to support the SVO fighters has begun in Moscow.

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A campaign has begun in Moscow, allowing anyone to congratulate Special Military Operations (SVO) fighters on the New Year holidays through a special project. "Happy New Year to the New Year!"Residents of the capital are invited to leave warm wishes and words of support for the service members, as well as to provide gifts and assistance for the soldiers and their families.

You can send parcels and greetings by contacting the Gift Factory pavilions open at the project sites. Winter in MoscowThey will be open daily until February 28. There are over 30 such pavilions across the city, where Muscovites can bring gifts for SVO participants and children from the new regions. Most pavilions accept parcels on weekdays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Four pavilions in the city center operate according to special schedules. For example, the pavilions at Revolution Square and Novy Arbat are open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekends and holidays. The pavilions at Tverskaya Square are open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and the pavilion at Red Square is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and weekends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The pavilion schedules and addresses are available atproject website.

Residents can bring any gifts, as long as they are new, in unopened packaging, and have tags, and food items must have an expiration date. For example, for military personnel, we accept men's gift sets, socks, insoles, mittens and gloves, as well as thermal underwear and personal hygiene products. Children from new regions can be treated to toys, books, confectionery, and school supplies. Muscovites can also bring pre-prepared letters, postcards, and drawings for the soldiers of the Air Defense Forces, which will be sent to the front lines and handed over to the service members.

Volunteers at the Gift Factory pavilions will also help leave warm wishes for military personnel by offering to sign greeting cards. Furthermore, as part of the "Happy New Year to the New Year!" campaign, authorized mos.ru users can send words of support and gratitude using landing page— all requests will be forwarded to the participants of the special military operation.

This winter, the capital is organizing events and activities for participants and veterans of the SVO and their families—from New Year's performances and excursions for children to meetings with Heroes of Russia and volunteer programs. Together with "Winter in Moscow," the city is creating a space of care and support, organizing customized programs in Zaryadye Park and at festival venues. Journey to Christmas, VUnified support center for military personnel and their families and other locations. As part of the project, residents participate in charity events, record video messages with New Year's greetings, donate gifts, and join workshops on making useful items for the SVO soldiers.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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We are already seventeen – NordStar Airlines is celebrating its birthday.

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NordStar Airlines is celebrating its 17th anniversary. December 17, 2008, is considered the airline's first day of operations. The new company's founding gave impetus to the development of air travel from the Arctic city of Norilsk to the mainland and further expanded the geography of flights from its base airports of Domodedovo and Krasnoyarsk. Over the past 17 years, the airline has come a long way from a small carrier with just three aircraft to a major Russian airline, expanding its production capacity, expanding its fleet, and today offers its passengers one of the most extensive route networks, and for passengers from Norilsk, perhaps the largest route network in the airport's history – 20 scheduled destinations throughout Russia.

NordStar Airlines is annually ranked among Russia's largest air carriers, with passenger traffic exceeding 1 million. In October 2025, the airline carried its millionth passenger, confirming the popularity of its routes, passenger trust, and high level of service. Today, NordStar Airlines flies to over 45 destinations within Russia, covering many regions of the country.

In 2025, NordStar Airlines expanded its presence in the Norilsk Industrial Region by opening two airline ticket and service sales offices in Norilsk and Talnakh.

In the fall of 2025, the frequent flyer loyalty program was completely revamped. The program became clearer and more beneficial for passengers, replacing traditional miles with Stars. One Star is equivalent to one ruble and can be used to pay for airline tickets. Passengers also gained access to an expanded list of privileges, from access to premium lounges to special offers.

NordStar Airlines is actively investing in developing its internal competencies. Its engineering and technical staff independently perform complex aircraft maintenance, ensuring high levels of safety and efficiency. In 2025, the airline opened its own Aviation Training Center. It trains future pilots and flight attendants, and provides advanced training for existing employees. This is an important step in building a sustainable talent base and maintaining a high level of onboard service.

"Our seventeenth anniversary is not only a source of pride but also a starting point for new achievements. NordStar's immediate plans include expanding its route network, implementing digital solutions, and improving operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Seventeen years is a milestone when it's especially important to remain true to our chosen course and continue to develop. I'd like to express special gratitude to our passengers. The trust expressed in every ticket issued is our main focus and motivation to move forward," noted Leonid Mokhov, CEO of NordStar Airlines.

On the airline's birthday, passengers can expect pleasant surprises on board and at sales offices in Norilsk, with the biggest gift being a festive airfare sale. Tickets to and from Norilsk are available at unprecedented rates – starting from 17,000 rubles for round-trip travel to Moscow, Novosibirsk, Abakan, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody, Ufa, Krasnodar, and Chelyabinsk from January 20, 2026, to April 10, 2026. Passengers from other cities will also be able to enjoy festive fares of 1,700 rubles one-way. A full list of participating routes, flight dates, and other terms and conditions can be found on the website. www.nordstar.ru in the Special Offers section.

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Alexander Novak summarized the preliminary results of the federal project "Labor Productivity" in 2025.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak assessed the results of the first year of the "Labor Productivity" federal project. It is part of the "Efficient and Competitive Economy" national project and aims to improve the efficiency of both business and the social sector.

"Over a thousand companies have joined the federal productivity project in 2025. More than 21,000 employees have been trained in productivity-enhancing tools. The implementation of lean manufacturing principles helps businesses restructure logistics, optimize equipment utilization, and reduce downtime. Experts from the federal competence center and the network of regional centers provide support. This year, they expanded to the DPR and Kurgan Oblast, covering 62 regions. By 2030, RCCs will be established in four more regions of the country," noted Alexander Novak.

At the President's direction, the federal project is intended to cover 40% of medium and large enterprises in key non-resource sectors of the economy and all state and municipal social sector organizations. To this end, 15 out-of-the-box solutions and over 100 best practices for increasing labor productivity have been developed for cultural and leisure organizations, sports organizations, public libraries, social services organizations, and general and higher education institutions. Projects to improve labor productivity have already been completed in 3,600 social sector institutions.

To systematically improve labor productivity, industry competence centers and specialized programs are being established within ministries.

"Eight such OCCs have been established in the real sector of the economy, and six in the social sector. Sixteen sectoral programs have been developed. These programs are designed to identify productivity priorities, generate demand for lean manufacturing tools, develop proposals for removing administrative barriers, and adjust support measures to stimulate productivity growth. They are currently being finalized to create version 2.0," said Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov.

The federal project "Labor Productivity" is a continuation of the national project of the same name, which ran from 2018 to 2024. During this time, more than 6,000 enterprises received support from the federal competence center and the network of regional centers and increased their profits by 484 billion rubles. To participate in the project, enterprises in non-resource industries simply submit an application on the "Productivity.rf" platform.

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The Protected World: An Encounter with Nature

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To commemorate Nature Reserve Day, which commemorates the founding of Russia's first Barguzinsky Nature Reserve in 1916, Children's Library No. 43 will host a program dedicated to wildlife conservation and the role of nature reserves in preserving the country's natural heritage.

Participants will enjoy a presentation about the most famous specially protected natural areas, as well as a quiz called "Through the Pages of the Red Book," during which they will learn about rare and endangered plant and animal species.

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Cuba condemns US naval blockade of Venezuela

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HAVANA, December 17 (Xinhua) — The Cuban government has expressed strong protest against the naval blockade imposed by the United States against Venezuela, local media reported on Tuesday.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated on social media that Cuba “firmly supports the President /of Venezuela/ Nicolás Maduro.”

In another post on social media, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla also expressed his full support for the Venezuelan government, calling the naval blockade of the country “an extremely serious violation of international law and an escalation of aggression against the Bolivarian government.”

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, escalating a months-long pressure campaign against the country's President Nicolás Maduro.

The Venezuelan government responded by saying that Trump had made a "grave and reckless threat" against the country, which violated international law, free trade principles, and freedom of navigation.

D. Trump declared Venezuela's oil, land and mineral resources to be U.S. property and demanded their immediate return, while simultaneously seeking to impose a naval blockade aimed at "depriving the country of its natural resources," the statement said. –0–

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Newly elected members of the Kyrgyz Parliament took the oath of office

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Bishkek, December 17 (Xinhua) — The first meeting of the first session of the new 8th convocation of the Zhogorku Kenesh (parliament) of Kyrgyzstan took place on Wednesday, where deputies elected in the November 30 snap elections took the oath of office, the parliament's press service reported.

The meeting was attended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, headed by its Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev.

S. Japarov congratulated the members of the Zhogorku Kenesh on their election, emphasizing the importance of honoring their oath and serving the people. The head of state paid special attention to the history of parliament, highlighting key stages in its development and emphasizing that every member must work in the interests of the people and the state.

During the meeting, the Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of Kyrgyzstan, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, presented members of parliament with certificates and badges of the established form.

According to a statement published on the Central Election Commission's website on December 10, the Central Election Commission recognized the elections as valid in 30 multi-member constituencies. Based on the voting results, 87 candidates for parliamentary seats were elected in 29 constituencies. The election results in the 13th multi-member constituency were declared invalid due to violations of electoral law.

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China Post has launched a special land freight route between China and Russia.

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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — A container truck loaded with postal parcels left the Erenhot Cross-Border E-Commerce Cargo Control Center in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Dec. 14, marking the official opening of a special road freight route linking China and Russia via Mongolia by China Post, according to a statement posted on the Erenhot City Hall's official website.

Ereenhot is a key border city linking northern China with Mongolia and southern Russia. The route begins in Ereenhot and ends in the Russian city of Novosibirsk. Its launch marks a new breakthrough in the development of cross-border logistics channels between China, Mongolia, and Russia.

This land logistics channel was reportedly opened by China Post amid the convergence of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, and is designed to meet the growing logistics needs of rapidly expanding trade between China and Russia. It is designed to deliver light and small shipments to Russia as part of cross-border e-commerce. Its opening is also seen as a practical step toward integrating Ereenhot's postal service into the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and will facilitate the development of a comprehensive cross-border e-commerce pilot zone in the city.

In the future, the Ereenhot Postal Service will continue to optimize the operation of the above-mentioned route and improve service levels throughout the entire chain, deepen cooperation with logistics companies in China, Mongolia, and Russia, and further promote the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and the high-quality development of Chinese-Russian and Chinese-Mongolian trade.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry: Right-wing forces in Japan are accustomed to creating false narratives

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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — Right-wing forces in Japan are habitual fabricators of false narratives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

At a regular press briefing, he was asked to comment on the assertion by some Japanese that Japan is a “peace-loving” country and that China’s accusations against Japan are “not true.”

Japanese right-wing forces describe the war of aggression against their Asian neighbors as “the liberation of Asia,” present the monstrous massacre in Nanjing as the “Nanjing Incident,” the notorious “Unit 731” as an “organization specializing in hygiene research,” and the forced recruitment of workers and “comfort women” as their own desire, summarized Guo Jiakun. -0-

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A new Biocluster site is opening: Pavilion No. 28, "Beekeeping"

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With the support of the capital Department of Culture Pavilion No. 28 "Beekeeping" became part of the only one in the country Biocluster, which opened in Moscow this summer. It will house Russia's first public entomology laboratory and the "Buzzing World" exhibit.

"The Beekeeping Pavilion will host Russia's first public entomology laboratory for studying insects under a microscope and conducting scientific and educational programs. The site is equipped with modern optical instruments capable of projecting images onto a large screen. The laboratory will offer classes adapted for different age groups, from preschoolers to adults," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Culture.

Alexey Fursin.

Renovated Pavilion No. 28 "Beekeeping"

Pavilion No. 28, "Beekeeping," was built in 1953 to showcase the achievements of the bread industry and host temporary exhibitions. In the 1970s, a beekeeping exhibit opened there. In 2024, the pavilion was handed over to K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum, an exhibition called "Around the Bee" appeared there, which told about their place among other groups of insects.

The pavilion has undergone renovations. It now features over 40 exhibition displays and 30 multimedia screens, new models, six audio zones, and five interactive gaming and educational spaces.

Additionally, the building's engineering systems, metal structures, and multimedia infrastructure were updated, and necessary work was carried out to maintain a regulated microclimate. For many years, the pavilion was painted yellow. Now, its historical appearance has been restored: the facades have been painted the color of river mother-of-pearl, as they were in the early years of its existence.

Public Entomological Laboratory

The laboratory and exhibition will operate in various formats. These include group visits on weekdays for school and tourist groups, themed programs and activities on weekends, and special events on holidays and commemorate special occasions. Educational programs are adapted to the school curriculum for environmental studies and biology, and materials have been prepared for older groups of kindergarteners.

Guests will also enjoy tours, master classes, and hands-on activities. For example, in the "Bees and Humans" lesson, participants will study bee products, from honey to wax. And in the "Colorful World" lesson, visitors will learn about the origins of common biological pigments and conduct a chemical experiment.

The interactive exhibition "Buzzing World" introduces visitors to the lives of insects, including the most numerous group of living creatures on the planet—bees. In addition to the collection's exhibits, the exhibition features holographic solutions, enlarged insect models, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. At the exhibition, visitors can learn about the inner workings of a beehive, learn to identify insects by their distinctive buzzing sound, and create their own insect using a media screen.

The "Buzzing World" exhibition will open to the public on December 18. Admission to the site is free on this day as part of Moscow Museum Week. Tickets for other dates can be purchased through Mosbilet.

On December 20 at 14:00 and 15:00 there will be museum tour, dedicated to the diversity of insects, their structure, and lifestyle. Guests will learn about the uniqueness of bees, their role in nature and human life. The event will feature elements of a live exhibition, including a real beehive and stingless bees, unique to Moscow museums. The tour is available with an entrance ticket and a tour ticket.

On December 21 at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM there will be a tour The World of the Bee, where Biocluster researchers will explain the differences between bees and wasps, how honey is produced, and the relationship between insects and paper production. Admission is with a museum ticket and a ticket to the event.

The Biocluster is the first and only complex in the country that unites all the main areas of modern biology under a single umbrella. The project now includes three exhibition pavilions, organized by the K.A. Timiryazev Biological Museum with the support of Moscow Department of Culture, – No. 31 "Geology" with the exhibition "12 Signs of Living Things", pavilion No. 28 "Beekeeping" with the exhibition "Buzzing World" and No. 29 "Floriculture and Landscaping" with the exhibition "Morphogenesis. Third Nature".

The K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum was founded in 1922 by Boris Zavadovsky, an academician and leading expert in physiology, endocrinology, and biology. Its main exhibition is housed in the former estate of Pyotr Shchukin on Malaya Gruzinskaya Street (building 15), and its collection comprises over 110,000 exhibits. Among them are unique anthropological reconstructions, zoological collections by renowned Russian naturalists, wet mounts demonstrating anomalies of embryological development, and much more.

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December 17, 2025 NTV in a new version: the main changes over the past decade

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"These days, people's worlds are lived in smartphones, and television has become part of a vast media landscape comprised of digital broadcasts, social media, and online cinemas. Speaking specifically about NTV, the channel's image has changed. Among its audience, especially younger ones, the following message is being conveyed: when you say 'NTV,' instead of 'Scandals, intrigues, investigations,' you hear: 'So, you know who's behind the mask?'"

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