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Science without borders: Youth Science Week took place at the Polytechnic University

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade of SPbPU hosted the All-Russian scientific and educational student conference with international participation, "Youth Science Week of IPMEiT," dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary. Throughout the week, undergraduate and graduate students, and young researchers presented papers, participated in discussions, and shared their research findings.

At the plenary session, Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET), addressed the participants with a welcoming address: "It's important to maintain the interest of those just taking their first steps into the world of science. Youth Science Week at IPMET and the Polytechnic University, where it's hosted, are becoming platforms for unlocking the potential of those who are already shaping the future of the global scientific community."

This year, the plenary session took the form of a panel discussion, "My Path to Science," featuring young scientists and graduate students. The speakers shared their personal experiences, discussed their professional development, and discussed modern approaches to research. The discussion was moderated by Angi Skhvediani, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics.

The discussion was attended by: Daniel Alliti, a graduate student at the Graduate School of Business Engineering, and a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics Victoria Brazovskaya, Assistant Professor of the Department of Economic Theory Andrey Koshkin, Assistant Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration Grigory Kulkaev, PhD student of the Higher School of Service and Trade Ksenia Raiter, Postgraduate Student of the Higher School of Industrial Management Artem Samoylenko, and Chairperson of the IPMEIT Student Scientific Society Margarita Yanchevskaya.

The speakers emphasized the importance of active participation in scientific research and the combination of natural and artificial intelligence. The relevance of obtaining an academic degree in today's world was also discussed.

In 2025, the conference attracted a record number of applications—approximately 900. Over the course of the week, 20 sections were held, with over 350 papers presented. Approximately 60 student presentations were recognized as the best in their sections.

Conference participants shared that the plenary session answered many questions about their future paths in science.

"I've been thinking: maybe I should try my hand at science," said Anna Protsenko, a participant from Southern Federal University. "I have an idea to develop my research, and I'm thinking about continuing my studies in a master's program. The plenary speakers' words gave me confidence that everything will work out, that I can realize my potential in science," she added.

During Youth Science Week, creative and educational events organized by the Department of Economic Theory also took place: the third Historical and Economic Assembly "Polytechnic University – the Engine of Progress: Past, Present, Future" and the video and poster competition "The IPMEiT Student Code is…", dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary.

The poster competition organizers intended for participants to express their own vision of the role of the Institute of Mechanics, Technology, and Telecommunications (IPMET) in their lives through their work. When evaluating the winners, the jury prioritized the originality of the concept and the quality of its presentation over artistic technique. The winners were first-year students majoring in Customs Affairs: Olga Garanzha, Anastasia Ovchinnikova, and Alina Pavlova.

The business game “Everything (not) according to plan”, developed by the Business Analysis Competence Center and organized by IPMEIT, became innovative for the Youth Science Week Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis "Gazprom Neft"".

Three teams participated in the game. Students tried their hand at being analysts and managers, solving non-standard problems in conditions as close as possible to a real IT project.

The conference concluded with the presentation of diplomas to the winners. Particularly valuable was the participation of guests from the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University, Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University, Southern Federal University, and Perm National Research Polytechnic University.

Furthermore, a musical performance by junior students, who performed a song that could become the prototype for the future student anthem of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology (IPMET), was met with widespread approval. Students from the Higher School of Service and Trade gave conference guests a tour of St. Petersburg.

Following the conference, it is planned to publish six volumes of a collection of abstracts from student papers.

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Metro passengers can send free postcards to loved ones ahead of the New Year.

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As part of the project Winter in Moscow Themed mailboxes have been installed at eight "Live Communication" kiosks in the Moscow Metro. Passengers will be able to pick up greeting cards of various designs, write a wish, and send free New Year's greetings to their family and friends anywhere in Russia. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"In anticipation of the New Year, passengers will be able to write and send free wishes to anywhere in Russia at eight Moscow Metro kiosks. Eight thousand postcards have been prepared for this occasion. The campaign will run until January 11th. We're continuing a good tradition: for major holidays, we install mailboxes at the Live Communication kiosks and distribute themed postcards so passengers can wish their family and friends. We're participating in the Winter in Moscow project at the request of Sergei Sobyanin," explained Maxim Liksutov.

Postboxes can be found in the metro at the Arbatskaya station on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, the Barrikadnaya station on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line, the Komsomolskaya and Oktyabrskaya stations on the Circle Line, the Cherkizovskaya station on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, the Turgenevskaya station on the Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line, the Dmitrovskaya station on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, and the Elektrozavodskaya station on the Big Circle Line.

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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The online historical and cultural museum "Moscow Code" has launched a new exhibit.

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In the historical and cultural online museum Moscow Code A new exhibition has opened. It includes more than 100 archaeological finds discovered over the past three years. The ancient artifacts were found inOld Coin AndRomanov alleys, onTverskoy AndYauzskaya streets, inKitaygorodsky passage and other places that contain information about the city and the life of Muscovites from different historical eras.

"We've systematized finds from various locations in the city and created a virtual exhibition that can serve as a reference for Moscow researchers. Among the ancient online exhibits are a glass bracelet, a slate spindle whorl, and a stone cross from the 12th-13th centuries, stove tiles, and ceramic vessels from various periods—from the 17th to the 19th centuries," said the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage.

Alexey Emelyanov.

Information about the presented archaeological finds can be integrated into city tours, as it provides an idea of how our ancestors lived.

The exhibition is divided into eight sections based on the location of the objects' discovery. The most extensive of these is the finds Chizhevsky courtyardHere are images and descriptions of about 40 rarities. Of particular interest is the porcelain collection found during research onBolshaya Tatarskaya StreetThe exhibition explores how porcelain tableware appeared in Rus' and when it became part of Muscovites' everyday lives. Among the interesting finds presented in the section Zamoskvorechye, ceramic pastry moulds and fragments of the metal emblem of the grenadier regiment.

You can also explore the exhibition's exhibits interactively. The "Discover Moscow" portal offers a quiz dedicated to the most interesting facts about archaeological artifacts.

Sobyanin: Moscow archaeologists have assembled a collection of tiles with a double-headed eagle.

Some of the items featured in the online exhibition are in archaeological facilities preparing scientific reports, while others are in restoration workshops.

Since 2011, Moscow archaeologists have discovered more than 140,000 objects. Over 50,000 of these have been restored and donated to Moscow museums over the past five years.

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Additional income and a safety net: Muscovites learn how to build long-term savings

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On December 18 and 19, the Moscow Financial Literacy Center, together with the Moscow Government's Human Resources Services Department and partners, will host webinars dedicated to the long-term savings program.

"Savings are an important tool for consciously managing your life and ensuring security, freedom, and confidence in the future for yourself and your loved ones. Building reserves for unexpected expenses to protect against sudden financial challenges is the first and necessary step. But true financial stability is built on long-term savings. Preserving and growing your wealth requires deeper knowledge and discipline. Proper planning for years to come will allow you to achieve important financial goals and create additional resources for special life situations," she explained.

Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.

The Long-Term Savings Program is a tool that allows citizens to build a financial safety net and provide additional income to their pensions with government support. Webinar attendees will learn about its benefits and operating principles. They will also learn about the mechanisms for participating in the program.

The webinar speakers will be Alexey Denisov, Vice President of the self-regulatory organization "National Association of Non-State Pension Funds," and Natalia Kamenskaya, Head of the Department for Regulation of Non-State Pension Funds at the Financial Policy Department of the Russian Ministry of Finance.

During the online meetings, experts will discuss the program's operating principles and key benefits, including tax incentives and government guarantees for the safety of funds. Special attention will be given to practical issues, such as how to use the long-term savings program to increase your savings and achieve long-term financial goals. Participants will also learn how to transfer previously accumulated pension savings into the program. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask the experts any questions they may have.

The webinars will be held on the Online University platform of the Moscow Government's Personnel Services Department on December 184:00 PM and December 19th10:00.

You can learn how to invest wisely through an individual investment account on the portal myfinances.rf.

You can follow announcements of financial literacy events taking place in 2026 on the Telegram channel Open Budget of Moscow, messenger MAX and on the portal Open Budget of the City of Moscow.

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What charity events are taking place in the city as part of Winter in Moscow?

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At the project sites Winter in Moscow This season, many charity events and other interesting and useful activities will be held for children and adults.

Residents can participate in workshops, write letters or create postcards for special military operations (SMO) fighters, bring gifts to collection points, or provide other assistance to those in need.

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A charity event has been taking place in the capital since the beginning of December. "Make a wish come true"Charitable foundations, social centers, and special educational institutions have collected children's letters to Father Frost, which are published on the website executor.mosdmm.ruAnyone can click the "Make a Wish Come True" button, purchase a gift, and bring it to the Moscow Directorate of Mass Events office within three days. All gifts will be delivered to children closer to the New Year. The campaign will end on December 29, when the wishes of all children who participated will be fulfilled.

On December 20th and 21st, as well as on December 27th and 28th, anyone can join the "Letters of Kindness" campaign. Muscovites can sign and send free holiday cards with warm wishes to parents, grandparents, siblings, as well as to participants in special military operations and residents of new regions. Volunteers will be available on weekends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the project's locations. Winter in Moscow: at the skating rink in Kuzminki Park and on Chicherina Street (8, building 1), as well as at the skating rink on the territory of the Northern River Terminal Park (51 Leningradskoye Shosse) and at the skating rink on Tsarskaya Embankment of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

A campaign is being held in the capital until the end of December "The Course of Good"Muscovites can donate classic board games and other games to military personnel undergoing treatment in hospitals. Donations are accepted at humanitarian aid collection centers, the "Gift Factory" pavilions of the "Moscow Helps" project, and volunteer centers. Good PlaceYou can find out about the operating hours of the collection points atwebsite.

Master classes in support of SVO participants

On December 20, at the skating rink in Nikulino Park (86d Vernadsky Avenue) master class A workshop on creating triangular letters for soldiers stationed in the special operation zone. The event is organized by the Association of Cultural Centers of the Western Administrative District. The workshop will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and admission is free. All necessary materials will be provided on site.

On December 21, the Youth Chamber of the Troparevo-Nikulino District Administration will hold a meeting there. master class Greeting card making. Residents will be able to express their support for the SVO participants and write them words of gratitude and warm wishes. The event begins at 5:00 PM. Admission is free.

On the same day, a master class on weaving camouflage nets will be held at the skating rink in the Vnukovo district (31 Rasskazovskaya Street). Truth in FaithThe team of volunteers welcomes everyone; no experience is necessary. The class will provide the necessary materials and explain the technique of making nets, which will then be sent to a special military operation zone. Entry is free and begins at 1:00 PM.

Daily activities

During the Journey to Christmas festival, as part of the project Winter in Moscow At the Kinodom site, master class participants can record video greetings for participants in a special military operation.

Kind words will give soldiers a touch of warmth and a festive spirit during their service. Professional videographers will help with the shots and lighting, ensuring each message is truly heartwarming. There's no need to prepare the text in advance—you can speak from the heart, spontaneously, or from a sketch.

"Kinodom" is open on weekdays from 15:00 to 18:45, on weekends and holidays from 12:00 to 18:45 at the festival sites onGorodetskaya Street, Pererva Street, Glory SquareEntrance to the sites is free.

For the fourth time, the capital is hosting the "Kind Tree" charity event, which brings a New Year's miracle to the beneficiaries of non-profit organizations. This year's participants include children whose fathers are defending the Motherland.website Hundreds of children's cherished stories have already been collected. Kind Christmas trees with wish-filled balls can also be found at the Central Children's Store, Zaryadye Park, the Dream Island amusement park, and other city venues. Simply pick up a ball and fill out an application to make someone's dream come true. The campaign is open both in person and online and will run until the end of February.

More than 30 Gift Factory pavilions will be open throughout the city until February 28. Moscow is helpingVolunteers accept gifts for special military operation participants and children living in the new regions, pet supplies for homeless animals, and offer to sign cards. The Gift Factory pavilion on Tverskaya Square is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The festival grounds on Novy Arbat Street (Building 13) and Revolution Square are open weekdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pavilions in other districts are open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends and holidays.

As part of the "Feed a Friend" campaign, Gift Factory pavilions also offer food donations for evacuated animals housed in shelters in the Belgorod and Kursk regions. Additionally, the "Light of Kindness" campaign is underway to collect reflective bracelets, stickers, and other items to improve visibility in the dark for residents of border regions.

The events are organized with the support of Department of Culture, Department of territorial executive authorities, Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow, Department of Trade and Services.

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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NSU skiers took third place in the regional relay race

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As part of the regional "Alik Tulsky Prize" cross-country skiing competition, a three-stage relay race was held, in which the NSU girls' team took third place!

Team composition:

Lyubov Vorozhtsova (EF) Sofia Melnikova (FEN) Alisa Belyavskaya (EF)

The boys took 9th place:

Alexander Khramov (MMF) Kirill Kolosov (FIT) Matvey Kopylov (IIR)

The coach of the NSU cross-country skiing team is Olga Chernaya, a lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports of the Kazan State University of Physical Culture and Sports.

Congratulations to our athletes on their bronze medals! We wish the entire NSU ski team good luck at the 49th Universiade of Higher Education Institutions of the Novosibirsk Region, which will take place at the end of December.

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"The Code of the Fatherland: The Arctic Begins Here": GUU teachers learned about the cultural code of the northern region

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From December 11th to 13th, representatives of the State University of Management visited Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk as part of the program "Code of the Fatherland: The Arctic Begins Here," developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in conjunction with the ANO "More Than a Journey."

The program was timed to coincide with Russian Constitution Day, so an online meeting was held on December 12, bringing together project participants from across the country: Vladivostok, Izhevsk, Crimea, Chelyabinsk, Arkhangelsk, and Nalchik.

Alexandra Timokhovich and Olga Vasilyeva, representatives of the GUU Institute of Marketing, joined a delegation of faculty and students from leading Russian universities to visit the hero city of Arkhangelsk and the nuclear shipbuilding center of Severodvinsk.

"Visiting Russia's Arctic regions has been a long-held dream. During the trip, we were able to enjoy the beauty of the northern nature, experience the history of Pomorye, see the connection of these places with the Northern Sea Route and the development of the Russian Navy, and also learn about the advanced industry in which Russia is a leader. Today, many are searching for meaning in life for themselves, for students, and for the younger generation. Visiting the regions of our country where our history was born, where labor feats were accomplished, and military victories were won, definitely contributes to this sense of meaning," shared Alexandra Timokhovich, Associate Professor of the Advertising and Public Relations Department at the State University of Management.

In addition to introducing the cultural and historical heritage of the northern region, including the Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory historical and architectural complex, the Malye Korely State Museum-Reserve of Wooden Architecture, and the Severodvinsk Museum of Local History, significant attention was paid to the region's role in the development of northern shipping, the formation of the state navy, milestones in Russian shipbuilding, the patriotism of northerners during the Great Patriotic War, and the importance of the Arctic region in achieving current national security goals.

During a visit to the military memorial complex on Yagry Island, our teachers laid flowers at the memorial sign in honor of the sailors of the nuclear submarine Kursk.

"Pomorye is about people: strong in spirit, true to their principles, and respectful of their traditions. I'm amazed by their willingness to go on expeditions into the pack ice of the northern seas on wooden kochs, to build cities in the harsh climate of swamps, to construct nuclear submarines—a marvel of engineering—and, most importantly, to have an immense love for their northern region," noted Olga Vasilyeva, senior lecturer in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the State University of Management.

The special program "Code of the Fatherland" was developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in collaboration with the ANO "More Than a Journey" as part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It aims to promote socially beneficial patriotic travel across Russia. The program is being implemented with the support of the All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First," the Russian Society "Knowledge," the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

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The death toll from Cambodian civilians in clashes on the Thai border has risen to 17, according to the Defense Ministry.

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Phnom Penh, December 17 (Xinhua) — The Thai armed forces continue to carry out air and artillery strikes on Cambodian territory, and the death toll among Cambodian civilians has risen to 17, Deputy Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Mali Socheata, announced on Wednesday.

She said that since Wednesday morning, Thai armed forces have attacked several positions in the Cambodian provinces of Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey and Pursat, using tank-mounted machine guns, drones, artillery and an F-16 fighter jet.

Mali Socheata noted that the total number of Cambodian civilians killed in the conflict has reached 17, while the number of wounded has risen to 77.

According to official figures, the conflict has also forced more than 130,000 Cambodian families, numbering approximately 438,000 people, to flee their homes in search of safe havens.

The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand flared up again on December 7. Both sides blame the other for starting the fighting.

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D. Trump ordered a complete blockade of the movement of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ordered a complete block on the movement of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, escalating a months-long pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro.

“Today I am ordering a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

He also said the Venezuelan government had been designated a "foreign terrorist organization" and accused it of involvement in various crimes, including terrorism, drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Declaring that the United States "will not allow a hostile regime to take over our oil, land, or any other assets," the president demanded that Venezuela return to the United States all assets he said it "previously stole." –0–

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The launch of independent customs operations across Hainan Island represents China's stance against protectionism: expert

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BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — The launch of island-wide independent customs operations under the Hainan Free Trade Port (HFTP) construction program represents China's clear stance against protectionism and is an important step in promoting economic globalization, Chinese economist Huang Hanquan said.

Huang Hanquan, director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Research under the National Development and Reform Commission of China, made remarks during the latest session of the China Economic Roundtable organized by Xinhua News Agency.

Thursday's launch marks a major milestone in the world's second-largest economy's push to open up. This move sends a powerful signal to the world: China has made a significant decision to further expand its opening up, said Huang Hanquan.

According to him, the launch of the independent customs operations regime also aims to create a benchmark for promoting openness at a higher level, giving new impetus to the development of multilateralism and free trade, and promoting inclusive and beneficial economic globalization.

"This is a strategic step aimed at aligning with high-standard international trade and economic rules and steadily expanding institutional openness," noted Huang Hanquan. "This provides China with an important platform for better adapting and implementing international trade and economic rules while actively participating in their development."

Huang Hanquan believes that China's economy has transitioned from rapid growth to high-quality development and is now at a key stage of transforming its development model, optimizing its economic structure, and transforming growth drivers.

He added that as a key pilot site for reform in China, Hainan has an important mission to pave the way and accumulate new experiences for building a high-level socialist market economic system. -0-

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