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Marat Khusnullin: Construction of the third metrotram tunnel has begun in Krasnoyarsk

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In Krasnoyarsk, construction of the first metro-tram line continues, the project of which is being implemented with the involvement of infrastructure budget loans. Specialists have begun tunnel boring works on the section from the Vysotnaya station to the Ulitsa Kopilova stop, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported.

"The development of public transport infrastructure is of great importance for dynamically growing cities – it increases the mobility of residents, improves the environment and creates the basis for further economic development. Thanks to the decisions of the President, an important project for the region is being implemented in Krasnoyarsk – the construction of a metro tram line. Specialists are actively working on the excavation of different sections of the future line. Now they have started the next stage – the excavation of the left transfer tunnel from the Vysotnaya station to the Ulitsa Kopilova stop using the Evgeniya shield with a total length of more than 83 m and a weight of 592 tons. In general, the new line will optimize passenger flow, reduce travel time and reduce the load on the road network. I am confident that this project will give a powerful impetus to the comprehensive development of the city," said Marat Khusnullin.

The tunnel boring machine will have to dig a tunnel at a depth of 10 to 49 m and a length of 2.64 km.

Vasily Kupyzin, General Director of the Territory Development Fund, the operator of the infrastructure budget loan program, reported that the total length of the metrotram line at the first stage is 11 km. "There will be six stopping points on the line of the first stage: Vysotnaya, Kopilova Street, Vokzalnaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Karla Marksa Street and Shakhterov Street. The infrastructure budget loan mechanism will help improve the connection between different areas of the city, and accordingly, significantly increase convenience for local residents and visitors to the city," Vasily Kupyzin emphasized.

Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov noted that the construction of the metrotram in Krasnoyarsk is a key infrastructure project for improving the transport situation in the capital of the region. "At the first stage, the metrotram will connect public transport in four districts of the city into a single network. Subsequently, it is planned to extend the metrotram to more remote districts of Krasnoyarsk for fast, safe and comfortable travel for city residents. The launch of the metrotram will also improve the environmental situation in Krasnoyarsk. The construction of the first stage of the metrotram is a key project in the framework of Krasnoyarsk's preparation for its 400th anniversary, which the easternmost city with a million people will celebrate in 2028," said Mikhail Kotyukov.

The general contractor for the construction of the first stage of the line is Mosproekt-3 Group of Companies, and the subcontractor is the Bamtonnelstroy-Most Group of Companies.

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Denis Manturov met with the acting governor of the Sverdlovsk region Denis Pasler

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Denis Manturov met with the acting governor of the Sverdlovsk region Denis Pasler

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov held a working meeting in Moscow with Acting Governor of Sverdlovsk Region Denis Pasler, with whom he discussed the development of the region’s industrial complex.

In 2025, the industry of the Sverdlovsk region continues to develop systematically. The volume of shipped products for five months increased by 8.9% compared to the same period last year. The industrial production index for the first half of the year is 2.5%. Significant growth in production indices is recorded at enterprises of the military-industrial complex. Hundreds of enterprises operating in the region manufacture products in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemistry and other industries.

The First Deputy Prime Minister and the Acting Governor also discussed issues of providing the region’s industrial enterprises with highly qualified personnel and their support.

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Financial news: Testing of DSVD trading on the industrial circuit of the Urgent Market

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Continuing with the news HTTPS: //VVV. MEEX.K.M.M., we invite you to take part in the testing of the DSVD on August 9, 2025 on the industrial circuit of the Urgent Market.

Approximate schedule:

10:30-10:45 – connection to TCS10:45-10:55 – opening auction of the DSVD10:55–13:00 – main session of the DSVD13:00-14:25 – technical break14:25-14:35 – opening auction of “Monday”14:35-15:50 – main session of “Monday”15:50 – evening clearing of “Monday” and end of testingTo participate in testing, please send an application to the address no later than 17:00 on August 7, 2025 Help@moex.Kom, which should indicate: 1. Contact person responsible for testing 2. For the urgent market:

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For the derivatives market logins that have applied for participation, the password for Plaza2 gateways and terminals will be changed to 12345 for the duration of the tests. Please make the appropriate changes to the client_router.ini file for the duration of the tests and return to the combat password upon completion of the tests. Please note that the Stock Market TCS will operate in test mode on August 9. If you do not plan to participate in the testing, we ask you to disconnect gateways and terminals from all trading systems for the testing period (August 9-10) to avoid loading test data. Please note that the unified client registration service (ERC) will not work and the DSVD will not be held on the Stock Market on August 9 and 10. The schedule for holding the DSVD in 2025 is available at the link HTTPS: //VVV. MOEX.K.M.M.

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Alexander Novak: The architecture of the business program of the Russian Energy Week – 2025 has been published

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Approved business program architecture the seventh international forum "Russian Energy Week – 2025", which will be held at the Central Exhibition Hall "Manege" in Moscow from October 15 to 17. The central theme of REW-2025 is "Creating the energy of the future together". This year, Russian Energy Week will again be held at two venues: the business program events will be held in the Central Exhibition Hall "Manege", and an exhibition of equipment and technologies for the fuel and energy complex will be organized in Gostiny Dvor, within the framework of which leading manufacturing companies, equipment suppliers, technology companies from all industry areas of the fuel and energy complex will present promising projects, breakthrough achievements, innovative equipment and advanced technologies. Russian Energy Week is held with the support of the Government of Russia, the Ministry of Energy of Russia and the Government of Moscow. The organizer of the forum is the Roscongress Foundation.

The business program of the forum will include about 30 events, divided into thematic blocks: "International Cooperation", "Technologies as a Key Driver of Energy Development", "Sustainable Development: Adaptation to the New Reality" and "Russia's Fuel and Energy Complex: Development Strategy". As part of the REW, the scientific and practical conference "Territory of Energy Dialogue" and the gala ceremony of the "Global Energy" award for outstanding research and scientific and technical developments that contribute to increasing the efficiency and environmental safety of energy sources on Earth in the interests of all mankind will be held. There will also be an award ceremony for the winners of the international journalism award "Energy of the Pen", designed to encourage journalists, observers and experts writing about the most pressing issues of modern energy, including the transformation of the global energy balance, the development of new technologies and climate change. Russian Energy Week will end with the traditional Youth Day.

"Over the course of its existence, REW has become a landmark international industry platform, attracting leading representatives of the fuel and energy complex, without exaggeration, from all over the world. This year's REW business program includes all the current issues of global energy development, and the exhibition of special equipment and technologies for the fuel and energy complex, which will be organized for the second time, will demonstrate the greatest achievements of Russian scientists and developers. I am convinced that the discussions within the REW business program will attract additional public attention to current issues in the fuel and energy complex, and the forum will once again bring together key participants in the Russian energy market, representatives of foreign countries and companies, officials, experts and the media to discuss the prospects for the development of the industry in changing conditions," said Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak.

One of the central topics of the upcoming Russian Energy Week will be the Energy Strategy until 2050, approved by the Russian Government with two key priorities: providing the domestic market with energy resources and realizing the export potential. The central event of the business program will be the plenary session. Special attention will be paid to nuclear energy as part of the 80th anniversary of the industry – a large stand of nuclear industry technologies and equipment is planned to be organized at the Gostiny Dvor site.

"This year, the participants of the Russian Energy Week will discuss the first stages of implementing the Energy Strategy until 2050, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation, which defines the long-term guidelines of our country for the period until 2050: development of the fuel and energy complex in the context of global challenges, energy transition, introduction of digital technologies, technological changes in general and growing energy consumption. The strategy takes into account the growth of global demand for all types of sources by 20% by 2050. Special attention will also be paid to the international aspect in the development of energy. I am confident that the Russian Energy Week will once again become the central place for the international energy dialogue that is so necessary today," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia, Executive Secretary of the REW-2025 Organizing Committee.

The topic of international cooperation will occupy an important place in the program of this year's forum. The Russia-OPEC energy dialogue will be held at the REW-2025 site, with special attention paid to cooperation between Russia and Africa in the energy sector. Participants will discuss expanding cooperation between BRICS countries and ways to form a fair energy system for the SCO and ASEAN countries.

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With concern for demography – credit holidays for families with children will appear in Russia

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Source: Mainfin Bank –

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How do loan holidays work for Russians now?

The opportunity to apply for credit holidays appeared for Russians during the pandemic – later the mechanism was finalized and implemented on a permanent basis. The borrower has the right to expect debt restructuring if the following conditions are met:

size loan does not exceed the established limit (from 150 thousand to 15 million rubles, depending on the type credit); previously, restructuring was not carried out, and a deferment for participants of the SVO or their close relatives under this agreement was not provided; the client's debt was not transferred for collection to the FSSP, the borrower is not undergoing bankruptcy proceedings; for mortgage contracts – the acquired housing is the only one; the citizen found himself in a difficult life situation associated with a deterioration in his financial situation.

The deferment is granted to borrowers who have lost their jobs, faced a decrease in income, an increase in debt burden, an increase in the number of dependents, and also if they live in an emergency zone.

What amendments does the Ministry of Finance propose to stimulate the birth rate?

The Ministry of Finance has developed amendments that will allow borrowers to receive a holiday when they have children. The deferment will work in two cases:

if the first child is born (adopted), income has decreased by at least 20%, and loan payments exceed 40% of the family budget – the benefit will be provided for a period of up to six months; if the second or subsequent child is born (adopted) – within 180 days you can contact the bank and get a holiday for a period of up to 18 months, six of which interest will not be charged.

The bill provides for the allocation of families into a separate group of persons who are eligible for the benefit. The measure is intended to improve demographics.

Will support measures for families be effective?

The idea of long credit holidays is an innovation supported by the authorities, including the Ministry of Finance and the government. It is assumed that the amendments will stimulate the birth rate and will temporarily improve the financial situation of families with children. However, banks criticized the initiative, considering the benefit excessive and even unfair.

“The social benefit in the form of credit holidays will be provided at the expense of banks – from those funds that could have been used to pay interest on deposits or dividends,” experts note.

At the same time, credit holidays remain a popular financial instrument – over a period of about a year, over 5 million Russians have submitted applications for restructuring, most of whom received deferments within the framework of their own banks' programs. Over 700 thousand borrowers have used the benefit provided by law.

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A video meeting was held between the cities of Zibo and Veliky Novgorod to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations

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

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — A meeting to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between the two cities was recently held via videoconference to further deepen the traditional friendship between Zibo City in east China's Shandong Province and Veliky Novgorod City in Russia, promote the practical implementation of joint projects and open up new prospects for exchanges between the sister cities.

As reported on the official website of the Zibo city government, representatives of the Zibo City Foreign Affairs Office, the Veliky Novgorod City Administration and Novgorod State University took part in the event.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views and reached consensus on cooperation projects dedicated to the 30th anniversary of twinning. Representatives of the two cities agreed on comprehensive cooperation in such areas as mutual visits of delegations, establishment of partnerships between secondary and primary schools, academic student exchanges, as well as trade and economic cooperation. Efforts will be aimed at ensuring that the centuries-old friendship brings even more practical results.

The cities of Zibo and Veliky Novgorod officially established sister city relations in 1995. Veliky Novgorod, located in northwestern Russia, is the administrative center of the Novgorod region, one of the oldest cities in the country, and a recognized cultural center. -0-

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Uzbekistan-Hong Kong Business Forum Held in Hong Kong

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

HONG KONG, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — The Uzbekistan-Hong Kong business forum on investment and green industry development was held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Monday. Participants discussed issues related to deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Uzbekistan, which is one of the hubs for the implementation of the said initiative in the Central Asian region, and Hong Kong, which is a hub of interconnectedness in Asia, can form complementary partnerships, Qiu Yinghua, Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong SAR Administration, noted at the event.

He added that bilateral cooperation covers finance, trade, aviation, digital economy, green initiatives, culture, education and other areas.

At the forum, representatives of trade and economic circles of Uzbekistan spoke about the investment climate and opportunities of their country. On the same day, the Uzbek center for investment and development of green industry officially opened in Hong Kong.

During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev on Monday, Hong Kong SAR Chief of Staff Li Jiachao said that in recent years, trade and economic relations between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan have been growing at a steady pace, which allows for joint efforts to open up more space for cooperation.

He welcomed Uzbek enterprises' use of Hong Kong's advantages to expand the market and achieve mutual benefit and win-win. -0-

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Special Report: Chinese Language Learning Boom Sweeps Mongolia

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

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — It's early morning in Ulan Bator… a busy day is starting in the waking city. Enkhbat, a 19-year-old student, arrived early at the Chinese language testing center to take the HSK exam.

“I am a second-year student and I want to take the exam this year to test my Chinese language skills and prepare for studying abroad in the future,” Enkhbat said, adding that he is originally from Mongolia’s Khentii province, where his parents are cattle breeders. He was introduced to Chinese by chance.

In the summer of 2023, Enkhbat went to Ulaanbaatar with his father to sell cashmere products and met a Chinese businessman there. Since there was no translator, the deal ultimately fell through, which the father deeply regretted. That day, patting his son on the shoulder, he said, “You need to learn Chinese at university.”

After entering the university, Enkhbat chose the specialty “Chinese language” and plans to study in Shanghai after graduation. “China has a large market, the potential for Chinese-Mongolian trade is unlimited,” Enkhbat said.

Like Enkhbat, more and more young people in Mongolia are now keen to learn Chinese. According to Cheng Shengli, director of the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia (NUM), the number of people learning Chinese is now second only to English among foreign language learners in the country.

Currently, Chinese is taught in 18 public primary and secondary schools and over 40 private schools in Mongolia, and over 150 more primary and secondary schools are planning to add it to the curriculum. The Confucius Institute at MSU, the Confucius Institute at the Mongolian National University of Education, and two more institutes at other universities, as well as the Confucius Classroom at Yucai School, serve as an important platform for Chinese language teaching and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Jia, a teacher at Khishig Secondary School, said that her students enjoy learning Chinese, singing Chinese songs and watching Chinese TV series. Some learn lines from their favorite Chinese actors and actresses.

The “Chinese Bridge” competition also aroused the enthusiasm of Mongolian students in learning Chinese. Hulan, a junior high school student at Caihong Middle School in Darkhan, participated in the finals of the 4th “Chinese Story Competition” among Mongolian high school students on May 23 this year. She told the story “Nezha Defeats the Dragon King” /”Nezha 2″/ and won third place.

“The Chinese Language Bridge helped me improve my Chinese grades and also realize that the Chinese language holds a wealth of treasures waiting to be discovered,” Hulan said.

In recent years, Mongolian schoolchildren and students have been very enthusiastic about the Chinese Bridge Competition. Every year, participants use it as a “training ground” for learning Chinese, turning each preparation and each stage of the competition into a valuable opportunity to improve their Chinese language proficiency.

According to Cheng Shengli, the Chinese Language Bridge is not only a competition, but also a way for Mongolian students to immerse themselves in the world of Chinese. This allows them to see not only the charm of the language, but also the endless opportunities that cultural exchanges between the two countries can bring. –0–

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India rejects US, EU criticism over Russian oil imports

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NEW DELHI, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — India on Monday slammed sanctions by the United States and the European Union (EU) against it for importing oil from Russia, calling them "unjustified and unreasonable."

In a written statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's energy imports from Russia are important to ensure affordable and predictable fuel prices for Indian consumers.

The statement came shortly after US President Donald Trump threatened India with significant tariff increases over its purchase and sale of Russian oil.

"The very countries that criticize India are themselves supporting trade with Russia. Unlike our case, such trade is not even a vital national necessity," the official spokesperson said in a statement.

He stressed that India's decision to buy Russian oil at reduced prices was made after the conflict began, when traditional energy suppliers began to redirect their flows to Europe. "At that time, the United States even encouraged such purchases by India as a way to stabilize global energy markets," he added.

Also highlighting the imbalance in trade between the EU and Russia compared to India, he noted: “In 2024, the EU’s trade with Russia was worth €67.5 billion. In addition, trade in services was valued at €17.2 billion in 2023. This is significantly higher than India’s total trade with Russia in the same period and thereafter.” –0–

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Uganda to host nearly 2 million refugees by end of 2025 as crisis escalates – UN

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UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — Uganda, which already hosts 1.93 million refugees, is on the brink of hosting 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 due to escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, said on Monday.

The crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo are forcing an average of 600 people a day to cross borders in search of safety and life-saving assistance, Haq said at a daily briefing, citing the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Uganda is already the country hosting the largest number of refugees in Africa and the third largest in the world, he said.

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access government services, but funding shortfalls are dramatically impacting aid delivery and threatening to undo years of progress, he said.

Uganda's refugee response is currently only 25 percent funded and UNHCR is calling for more urgent and sustained international support and solidarity to ensure refugees and their host communities can live safer and more dignified lives, the UN Secretary-General's deputy spokesman said. –0–

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