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At NSU, for the first time, two teachers in the Jurisprudence program were awarded the title of Industrial Associate Professor.

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At Novosibirsk State University, for the first time, two teachers of the Jurisprudence program Faculty of Economics (EF) Ekaterina Shekhtman and Mikhail Morozov were awarded the title of "Industrial Associate Professor at NSU." This title is awarded to specialists with extensive experience in the real sector of the economy, who actively participate in the educational process and help develop practice-oriented education at the university.

Ekaterina Shekhtman is a senior lecturer at the NSU Faculty of Economics, a patent attorney for the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Patent Office, and a specialist with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property. She graduated from the NSU Faculty of Economics with a degree in jurisprudence and also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Turin, Italy.

Today, Ekaterina Lvovna heads the Shekhtman law firm and represents clients in court, including the Intellectual Property Court and the Patent Dispute Chamber. Her clients include major Russian companies such as Sibirsky Gurman, TION, BKS, and others. She is also actively involved in the development of legal education: she teaches at Novosibirsk State University, co-authored an online course on intellectual property, and is involved in the implementation of a master's program related to the legal protection of intellectual property.

Mikhail Morozov is a recognized expert in Russia in the field of arbitration procedural law and alternative dispute resolution. He has served as an arbitrator for over 25 years, and has handled over 2,500 cases.

He is the founder and director of the ANO "Center for Arbitration Proceedings," one of the oldest arbitration courts in Russia, and the creator of the "National Arbitration Chamber" association, which unites arbitration courts across the country. Under his leadership, innovative approaches to dispute resolution were introduced, including the use of online tools, and the center itself is among the largest in terms of the number of cases handled.

Mikhail Morozov participated in the development of arbitration legislation, is the author of over 60 scientific papers, and regularly speaks at national and international conferences. He has received several awards, including the title of "Honored Lawyer of the Novosibirsk Region."

He actively shares his practical expertise with NSU students:

"I've always tried to impart abstract knowledge to students, rather than engage them in solving specific, sometimes complex, problems, demonstrating how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice," notes Mikhail Morozov. "This makes the lessons engaging, and they develop an understanding that even unusual problems can be solved."

According to him, the award of the title of Industrial Associate Professor reflects the university's approach:

“This is a recognition that NSU is focused on practice, not on the transfer of ‘bare’ knowledge.

Speaking about the training of future lawyers, he emphasizes the importance of independent thinking:

"The most important thing at the learning stage is to learn to think. For example, you can't rely entirely on artificial intelligence: it's important to first solve the problem yourself, and only then use AI to check it."

Today, in his opinion, the legal profession is changing rapidly:

On the one hand, specialization is increasing, but on the other, generalists are always in demand. Furthermore, competition is growing not only among lawyers but also with AI, so it's important to constantly evolve.

Mikhail Morozov has worked at NSU's Faculty of Economics for over 25 years, teaching courses on civil law and arbitration proceedings, developing curricula, and preparing students for professional competitions, where NSU teams regularly win prizes.

The award of the title "Industrial Associate Professor of NSU" emphasizes the importance of integrating practical experience into the educational process and strengthens the university's connection with the professional community.

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NSU scientists have found that the biomass of grass in the deciduous forests of the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok is comparable to the biomass of the photosynthetically active part of tree crowns.

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Scientists from the NSU Climate Center studied the forest productivity of the foothill subtaiga forests of Western Siberia. The study revealed that the grass layer in these ecosystems plays a more significant role than previously thought, suggesting that the grass cover can act as an additional, significant and effective reservoir of carbon accumulation.

The background forest communities of the foothill subtaiga of Western Siberia, located on the right bank of the Ob River in the Novosibirsk Region, were studied. These forests are called hemiboreal or subtaiga: they differ from boreal (more northern) forests by their dense and multispecies grass cover, which can reach a height of 110 cm.

The research was conducted in two experimental forests: aspen and birch.

During the peak grass growth period, which occurs in the second half of July, the researchers cut all grass in the survey plots, sorted it by species, and dried it to a completely dry state. The species richness of vascular plants ranged from 45 to 60 species per 400 square meters, but their actual contribution to the biomass was unevenly distributed. The aboveground productivity of grass biomass is approximately 2.4 tons per hectare. Just two dominant plants—bracken fern (Pteridium pinetorum) and ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria)—account for approximately 80% of its total volume. Five additional plant species each contributed more than 1%. The remaining 30 species collectively account for no more than 6.7% of the biomass.

"The study revealed a number of important and largely unexpected patterns in the structure and functioning of birch and aspen forests. Despite noticeable differences in the external appearance of these communities, their grass layers were virtually identical in both species composition and mass. This grass layer pattern indicates ecosystem stability even when the dominant tree species changes," said Nikolai Lashchinsky, chief researcher at the Carbon Polygon research center, part of the NSU Climate Center.

The scientists paid particular attention to the ratio of phytomass between different layers. The mass of the annually regrowing herbaceous layer in these forests is comparable to, and in some cases exceeds, the mass of foliage in the tree canopies. Thus, the herbaceous layer represents a photosynthetically active layer, comparable in efficiency to the tree canopies.

"No less significant is the conclusion about the uniqueness of Siberian subtaiga forests. The productivity of their herbaceous layer significantly exceeds similar indicators in European broadleaf forests and is significantly higher than in boreal taiga forests. This allows us to consider the small-leaved forests of the Western Siberian subtaiga as unique forest ecosystems, with two equally active layers of photosynthetic activity—the tree stand and the herbage layer. This makes these forests extremely effective in sequestering atmospheric carbon and maintaining biodiversity," explained Nikolai Lashchinsky.

Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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The 6th China International Consumer Goods Expo will be held from April 13 to 18 in Hainan.

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

HAIKOU, March 19 (Xinhua) — The 6th China International Consumer Goods Expo (CICPE) will be held from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, a press conference was held Wednesday.

The upcoming Expo, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Hainan Provincial Government, will be the first such event since the launch of independent customs operations throughout the Hainan Free Trade Port last year. Canada will be the guest of honor at this year's Expo.

The Hainan International Exhibition Center in Haikou will remain the main venue for this year's CICPE. In addition, the expo will feature two specialized zones: an international yacht exhibition zone in Sanya and an international health consumption exhibition zone in the Boao Lecheng International Health Tourism Pilot Zone.

A number of events will also be held, including new product presentations, meetings to match supply and demand, and more than 10 thematic events aimed at stimulating consumption. Furthermore, special events will be dedicated to showcasing consumption opportunities at the Hainan Free Trade Port.

In 2025, the 5th CICPE surpassed all previous editions, bringing together 1,767 companies and 4,209 consumer brands from 71 countries and regions of the world. -0-

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M. Zakharova spoke in favor of restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz through negotiations

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

Moscow, March 19 /Xinhua/ — The issue of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz must be resolved through negotiations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated at a briefing on Thursday.

"Russia's position on this issue remains unchanged: we believe that a solution to the problem of restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz must be sought at the negotiating table, as is the case with negotiations in general. This situation should be resolved through political and diplomatic means. I won't say it's a situation, it's not a situation, but an attack on a sovereign state," the diplomat noted, commenting on the Trump administration's plans to announce this week the creation of a coalition to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

M. Zakharova also commented on the information that no country has yet agreed to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. According to her, from the perspective of international law, states that respond to Washington's call "will find themselves party to an armed conflict, and therefore complicit in the US and Israeli aggression against the sovereign, independent state of Iran."

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The US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent.

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

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent, in line with market expectations.

"Available indicators suggest that economic activity is expanding at a robust pace. Employment growth remains subdued, and the unemployment rate has changed little in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement.

Nevertheless, "uncertainty about the economic outlook remains high," the FOMC noted. "The implications of events in the Middle East for the U.S. economy remain uncertain," the statement emphasized.

“In support of its objectives, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%,” the Fed said, adding that it would “carefully evaluate incoming data, the changing outlook, and the balance of risks” when considering the size and timing of additional adjustments. –0–

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The Beijing-Xiong'an New Area express bus route has been launched.

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On March 16, the Beijing-Xiong'an New Area suburban express bus route officially launched as part of the express service network operating within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan area. To date, this system has opened 12 routes and 57 branches, connecting Beijing with Yanjiao, Dachang, Xianghe, Guan, Yongqing, Bazhou, and Zhuozhou districts in Hebei Province, as well as Wuqing, Baodi, and other districts in Tianjin. A total of 163,000 trips have been made, carrying over 5.3 million passengers.

Photo: Xinhua correspondent Ju Huanzong

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American Evan Kyle, who donated a photo album about World War II to China, announced his move to China.

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Recently, American Evan Kyle, who gained fame after donating a photo album about Japanese aggression to China, officially announced his move to China. According to his social media geolocation, he is currently in Tianjin. In one of his online broadcasts, he said that Tianjin feels like home to him because the city's architectural style is reminiscent of his hometown and evokes a strong sense of belonging.

In 2022, Evan donated a valuable World War II photo album to China, containing evidence of Japanese aggression against China. In 2024, he visited China for the first time. Over the course of more than two months, he visited Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing, Harbin, Wuhan, and other cities. The originally planned 30-day trip turned into a 90-day journey. He notes that the level of infrastructure and ease of public transportation in China are significantly higher than in the United States. "Every day in China, I encounter various high-tech wonders that genuinely amaze me, but for the Chinese, this has already become commonplace. The entire trip exceeded my expectations."

Evan Kyle currently maintains accounts on several platforms where he shares his impressions and observations of life in China.

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Harbin Electric Machinery Plant: Digitalization Transforms Traditional Manufacturing

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

In recent years, Harbin Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (HARBIN ELECTRIC CORPORATION) has been actively implementing digital and intelligent technologies across all stages of the production chain, from research and development to supply chains. New solutions accelerate the integration of key processes, including manufacturing, design, quality control, fault prediction, and supply chain optimization, improving efficiency and quality.

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The second major Russian cruise liner is scheduled to launch on March 20.

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China's second major domestically built cruise ship, Adora Flora City, is scheduled to launch on March 20 in Shanghai. Adora Flora City is scheduled to begin sea trials at the end of May, with its official delivery expected by the end of this year.

The Adora Flora City has a gross tonnage of 141,900 tons. Compared to the first major domestic cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the Adora Flora City's design and construction included several improvements.

Photo: Xinhua correspondent Ding Ting

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Top Stories of the Day | Wednesday: Shipping, Afghanistan, Yemen, Child Mortality

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March 18, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: an emergency meeting of the International Maritime Organization has begun in London, the Secretary-General has called for an investigation into the circumstances of the attack on a hospital in Kabul, the UN has presented a humanitarian aid plan for Yemen, and progress in preventing child mortality has slowed.

Strait of Hormuz

More than 20,000 sailors and about 3,200 ships are unable to leave the Persian Gulf area west of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in the Middle East, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reportsThe UN agency is holding an emergency meeting in London to discuss measures to support seafarers and ships trapped on one of the world's key trade routes. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez recalled that at least seven seafarers have been killed and several more injured in attacks on ships since the beginning of the conflict.

Attack on a hospital in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Strongly condemned the airstrike on the Afghan capital, Kabul, on March 16, which reportedly killed and wounded civilians in a hospital. The UN chief reiterated that, in accordance with international law, patients, medical personnel, and healthcare facilities must always be protected from attack, and called for an independent and impartial investigation into the incident. The Secretary-General expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. He reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Aid to Yemen

The UN and partners have presented a humanitarian plan for Yemen through 2026. Overall, more than 22 million people—over half the country's population—require assistance. The plan requires $2.16 billion to provide priority support to 12 million Yemenis. Meanwhile, more than 18 million people in the country are experiencing severe food insecurity. More than 2 million children under five suffer from acute malnutrition. Nearly 40 percent of health facilities are either partially operational or completely closed.

Infant mortality

It is estimated that in 2024 4.9 million children, including 2.3 million newborns, died before reaching their fifth birthday. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, affordable interventions. A new UN report shows that while under-five mortality has more than halved since 2000, the rate of progress has slowed by more than 60 percent since 2015. The report's authors note that this is the first study of its kind, which takes into account statistics from around the world and analyzes the causes of death.

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