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The "Books in the Metro" project has launched at five Moscow bus stations.

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In May 2023, the Moscow Metro, in partnership with the Russian State Library's Svet app, relaunched the "Books on the Metro" project. Free access is available by scanning a QR code. These codes are located at all Live Communication stands, at the Rasskazovka metro station, and now at five additional bus stations in the capital: Central, Krasnogvardeisky, Yuzhnye Vorota, Severnye Vorota, and Salaryevo.

"Since 2023, the 'Books on the Metro' service has been used more than 105,000 times. The project is available at all Live Communication stands, at the Rasskazovka metro station, and, starting this year, at all Moscow bus stations. We continue to make public transportation more comfortable, following Sergei Sobyanin's instructions," said Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

A poster with the QR code for the "Books in the Metro" project at the Central Bus Station is located on the sixth floor, in the waiting area near the elevators and next to the café. At the Severnye Vorota Bus Station, access to the virtual library is available on the second floor (in the waiting room near the escalator). At the Salaryevo Bus Station, the poster is located opposite the ticket office, and at the Krasnogvardeysky Bus Station, it's on the second floor (near the storage lockers). At the Yuzhnye Vorota Bus Station, access to the project is available in the waiting room, next to the bus schedules.

The most popular books on the service were "The Mystery of Two Oceans" by Grigory Adamov, "The Air Seller" by Alexander Belyaev, "At Daggers Drawn" by Nikolai Leskov, "Nanny from Moscow" by Ivan Shmelev, and "Pushkin" by Yuri Tynyanov.

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More than 800,000 medical certificates were received by Muscovites remotely using the new functionality in the electronic medical record.

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Over the past few months, Moscow residents have remotely ordered and received over 800,000 medical certificates in their electronic medical records (EMR). To receive these certificates, patients must be assigned to a city clinic and have access to the EMR. Once ready, the document will appear in the "Certificates" section of the electronic medical record. If the Unified Medical Information and Analytical System (UMIAS) does not contain information about the relevant tests required to obtain a particular certificate, the patient will first be issued an electronic referral for these tests.

"Previously, obtaining a medical certificate meant an in-person visit to the clinic, time away from work or school, and commuting time. Now, you can order and receive a certificate in just a few clicks, without leaving home. This service not only expedites the process of obtaining the necessary documents for patients, but also frees up doctors' time by relieving them of routine paperwork, and reduces the workload on medical institutions. In just a few months, this new feature has already enabled over 800,000 certificates to be issued remotely," she shared.

Elena Shinkaruk, Chairman of the Committee for State Services of the City of Moscow.

Starting in the fall of 2025, it will be possible to obtain the most popular medical documents remotely: a vaccination record (Form 063/u), a vaccination certificate, a certificate of no contact with infectious patients, a certificate of completion of a preventive medical examination or medical check-up, a fluorography certificate, a preventive medical examination record (Form 030-PO/u), and a medical check-up record for minors (Form 030/u-D/s). As noted by the capital's Department of Information TechnologyThe digital transformation of healthcare annually makes life more convenient and comfortable for Muscovites.

For those who lead an active lifestyle or enroll their children in sports clubs, starting in December 2025, they can order online a medical certificate confirming their eligibility for participation in physical education and sports activities (GTO) and their minor's eligibility for physical education, as well as certificates for sports participation for adults and children based on the results of a medical examination.

You can submit a request for certificates remotely using the EMIAS.INFO mobile app or your electronic medical record on the mos.ru portal. To do this, go to the "Order Certificates" section in either service, select the required document type, and place your order. Once the certificate is ready, patients will receive a push notification (if this option is enabled in their mobile device settings).

The completed document is legally binding: it is created in EMIAS and certified by the physician's electronic signature and the medical organization's seal. No additional seals are required at the clinic. Each digital certificate also has a unique QR code to confirm the document's authenticity—just point your phone camera at it. Patients can download medical certificates to their device in PDF format, then print them or email them to the appropriate organization.

If a paper copy of the certificate is required, please check the "Paper copy required" box when ordering online. Once it appears in your EHR, the paper copy, signed by the doctor, can be picked up at the clinic's information desk the next business day. Personal visits to the medical facility are becoming less popular, but they are still possible.

Moscow has been digitalizing its healthcare system for over 10 years. The foundation of this process is a unified digital platform, jointly developed by the Moscow Social Development Complex and the city's departments. healthcare, information technology And State Services Committee Moscow. This resource allows for personalized patient care at every stage—from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up.

The creation and operation of digital platforms for providing residents with public services in various sectors of the social sphere correspond to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the StateMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Triumph of Science: MGUSIT Students Win Grant Competition

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The Student Scientific Society of the Moscow State University of Sport and Tourism (SSS MGUSiT) won the fifth anniversary grant competition of the SSS of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The Moscow State University of Transport and Communications (MGUSIT) Student Scientific Research Institute (SSRI) won a grant of up to one million rubles. It received high praise from experts among other winners in its category and was among the top 20 participating universities. A total of 299 applications were submitted, and in this category, there were seven universities competing for every spot. Last year, the MGUSIT Student Scientific Research Institute (SSRI) was also among the winners of this competition.

The MSUIST Student Scientific Society (SSS) project aims to engage students in research through the use of modern methods for popularizing scientific knowledge. Every MSUIST student has the opportunity to join the SSS and participate in training at the MSUIST Project-Scientific Media Lab, as well as participate in the creation of socially significant scientific content. The society will host events that will introduce students to the opportunities and prospects of research using digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and media technologies.

The key event will be the All-Russian Student Scientific and Practical Conference

On March 26, the IV All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Organization of Tourism for Sports Purposes: The Future of the Industry" will be held, organized by Moscow State University of Service and Tourism. Not only renowned scholars and practitioners are invited to participate in person or online, but also final-year (master's) students and postgraduate students willing to present their research findings. Anyone interested can join the conference as an audience.

The event is in line with the goals of the national project Tourism and Hospitality— enhancing the role of the tourism industry in the country's economy and increasing the number of tourist trips to 140 million by 2030. This achievement is being achieved, in part, through the development of educational and methodological tools and training for the tourism and hospitality industry. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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A large batch of KAMAZ-54901 trucks has been leased.

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KAMAZ-LEASING has strengthened the fleet of the Avangard transport company by delivering 50 new K5 generation KAMAZ-54901 tractors.

The young, rapidly growing company Avangard took a major step toward expanding its operational capabilities, increasing its fleet by more than 100%. They chose KAMAZ Leasing Company. This move allowed them to preserve capital and achieve instant scalability in a single transaction—the fleet increased from 42 to 97 vehicles. Meanwhile, the "Lower Rate" program allows for precise cost planning.

Avangard has been operating since 2018, providing transportation services throughout Russia. Now, along with other heavy-duty trucks, 50 flagship KAMAZ-54901 K5-generation tractors will be deployed on these routes.

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China to expand pilot cities for cross-border trade facilitation campaign in 2026

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

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) — China will expand the number of its pilot cities in a cross-border trade facilitation campaign from 25 in 2025 to 45 in 2026, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said Monday.

The six-month campaign was jointly launched by the State Technical University and 23 other agencies and departments.

Sun Meijun, head of the NTU, said 20 cities had been added to the updated list, including Hohhot, Changchun, Suzhou, Jinhua, Quanzhou, Nanchang, Yantai, Wuhan, Changsha, Zhuhai, Nanning, Kunming and Xi'an.

The campaign will introduce a range of new measures aimed at modernising trade in goods, developing trade in services, and promoting digital and green trade.

These measures include innovation in customs supervision and management, optimization of services for new forms of foreign trade, improvement of cross-border logistics efficiency, promotion of the construction of digital and intelligent checkpoints, strengthening connectivity in standardization, and improving one-stop service for enterprises.

Another official from the State Customs Office stated that promoting the simplification of cross-border trade procedures is essential for expanding openness, strengthening cooperation, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the dual economic circulation—domestic and international. This is not only an effective measure that allows companies to stabilize order volumes, expand markets, and improve profitability amidst changes and uncertainty in the international environment, but also a concrete step in China's support for the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and the multilateral trading system.

Since 2018, the GTU has been organizing annual campaigns to simplify cross-border trade procedures, having announced a total of 144 measures by 2025, with 110 of these measures being extended nationwide. -0-

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The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory announced a strategic partnership.

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

SHANGHAI, March 17 (Xinhua) — To mark the start of the China-Russia Cross Years of Education in 2026-2027, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Monday, announcing the start of a three-year in-depth collaboration between the two sides.

Taking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation, the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between China and Russia, and the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory as enormous opportunities, cooperation between the two sides aims to fully leverage their respective advantages and build a dual-core exchange platform combining art exhibitions and educational heritage.

According to the agreement, the multi-faceted cooperation, which is planned for the next three years, covers several areas: the creation of works of art, the training of highly qualified specialists, joint creativity, the exchange of resources, artistic education, and musical education for youth.

According to Gao Shanfeng, director of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, the orchestra has always considered its mission to promote international cultural exchange and cooperation, as well as to expand the reach and influence of Chinese civilization.

Deeper cooperation with the Russian side will not only enrich the orchestra's artistic creativity and training system for qualified talent, but will also create a replicable and universal model of transnational cultural exchange, he added.

Alexander Sokolov, Rector of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, expressed his hope that music would be used as a bridge to deepen friendship and cooperation between the musical circles of Russia and China, so that classical music would become a strong link in promoting national rapprochement between the two countries. -0-

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An interdisciplinary roundtable discussion entitled "Challenges and Prospects of Legal Regulation of Medicine and Medical Technologies" was held at NSU.

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A roundtable discussion entitled "Challenges and Prospects of Legal Regulation of Medicine and Medical Technologies" was held at Novosibirsk State University. It served as a discussion platform for professionals from various fields—lawyers, physicians, biologists, scientists, and practitioners. Participants discussed issues of transplantation, obtaining informed voluntary consent for medical interventions, cloning, surrogacy and genetic donation, cryopreservation, and artificial intelligence in medicine. The topics covered law, medical aspects, and ethics. The event was organized by Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) of NSU, curators of the Digital Medicine and Digital Jurisprudence programs.

The roundtable was attended by representatives of leading research and educational centers from Novosibirsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Irkutsk, and Belgorod, including the V.M. Lebedev Russian State University of Justice, the Volga Region Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Novosibirsk Region Bar Association "Legal Defense in Medicine."

Yulia Samoylova, Director of the NSU Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine and Professor, noted that dialogue between representatives of medicine and law is extremely important. The issues discussed cover a wide range of modern medical problems and touch upon the implementation of advanced technologies. Yulia Samoylova expressed confidence that such dialogue will help reach joint solutions and expressed hope that similar events will be organized and continued in the future.

Ekaterina Mayer, MD, professor at the Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine (IMMT) of Novosibirsk State University, delivered a brilliant presentation on "Current Issues in the Legal Regulation of Medical Practice." Her presentation generated great interest among the participants. She highlighted issues of medical education, the important role of law in the medical profession, and cited numerous practical examples.

Larisa Tatarenko, Privolzhsky Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Nizhny Novgorod, highlighted the problematic aspects of genetic material donation. Elena Shevchuk, East Siberian Branch of the V.M. Lebedev Russian State University of Justice, Irkutsk, discussed in more detail the specifics of judicial practice regarding compensation for damage to health during the provision of medical services.

A powerful presentation by Eduard Chuiko, CEO of M-Genomics and a junior researcher at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, focused on the challenges of modern transplantation. Students asked numerous questions and actively participated in the discussion, examining various aspects of bioethics and cloning.

Overall, the roundtable generated great interest among participants and provided a lively discussion platform for current issues in bioethics and biolaw. Further interdisciplinary events on similar topics are planned for the future.

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The war with Iran will continue this week, says Donald Trump.

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

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he believes the war with Iran is unlikely to end this week, but reiterated that the conflict will end "soon."

Asked by a reporter at the White House whether the war could end as early as this week, Donald Trump said, "I don't think so. But it will be soon." "It won't take long. It will all be over soon," he added.

The president also said he would "soon" announce a list of countries that have agreed to join the White House-proposed coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20 percent of the world's oil passes.

"There are a couple of [countries]. We'll announce their names soon. Some of them immediately expressed their willingness," he said.

However, according to available information, many US allies took an ambiguous position or refused to participate in the operation. –0–

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US and Iranian officials have resumed direct contacts in recent days, media reports say.

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Washington, March 16 (Xinhua) — Direct communication between US and Iranian officials has been resumed in recent days, the American news outlet Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source familiar with the matter.

The call between US Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is the first known direct contact between the two countries since the US and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on February 28, the report said.

A US official told Axios that it was Araghchi who tried to establish contact, but said the US "does not negotiate" with Iran.

However, on Monday, the Drop News website reported that S. Witkoff sent messages to A. Araghchi and quoted Iranian officials who claimed that A. Araghchi ignored the messages of the US special envoy.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal with the United States, but the White House is unsure who is making decisions in Iran.

"They want to make a deal. They're talking to our people… we have people willing to negotiate. We have no idea who they are," Trump told reporters earlier Monday.

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Breaking: At least six people were killed in an airstrike on a residential building in Baghdad, Iraq.

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Baghdad, March 17 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and four others wounded in an airstrike on a residential building in central Baghdad early Tuesday morning, including senior officials of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an Interior Ministry source told Xinhua.

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