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A training seminar on the basics of endowment and fundraising was held at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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Seminar participants solve practical tasks

By early 2026, SPbGASU will launch an endowment fund, which will accumulate extra-budgetary funds for the university's development. This was announced by University Rector Evgeny Rybnov at a training seminar on the fundamentals of endowment and fundraising held at our university. Over the course of two days, employees received basic training on this activity.

"Today, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation has tasked us with more actively engaging both alumni and the professional community in co-financing the university. Such support will be factored into the university's ranking and assessed by the ministry. In line with our university's development vector, at this year's Academic Council meeting, we decided to establish an endowment fund. Currently, SPbGASU receives a significant share of extra-budgetary revenue, yet its enormous potential is largely untapped. Developing fundraising is an important task. To achieve this, we must first analyze potential contacts and opportunities and then create a professional team of fundraisers. We have been working intensively in this direction for the past several months. The fund should be operational by early 2026," said Evgeny Ivanovich.

The rector noted that our university is collaborating with experts from the National Endowment Association and the European University at St. Petersburg (EUSP), who are helping establish the fund, optimize its operations, and train the working team. The seminar will help take a significant step in this direction, the rector noted.

Svetlana Lavrova, Advisor to the Rector of the European University at St. Petersburg and Chair of the Board of the National Endowment Association, emphasized that fundraising is a search for extra-budgetary funding, and therefore it is incorrect to understand it as a simple request for money. It is more accurately viewed as an invitation to join in a meaningful endeavor.

The endowment's purpose is to provide long-term financing for projects, spanning 5 to 15 years. It works as follows: A donor makes a contribution to the endowment fund. The funds raised by the fund are transferred to the management of a management company. The management company invests the funds under management to generate income in accordance with an investment strategy agreed upon with the management of SPbGASU. The income generated from investments is used to finance the university's activities in accordance with the endowment's objectives. The endowment itself remains inviolable—the funds transferred to the endowment cannot be withdrawn or spent.

"The sources of funding for any university include the state budget, revenue from paid educational services, the scientific and technical activities of educational institutions, and the commercialization of their results. There is always a risk of underfunding, so we're talking about planning for a maximum of five years. An endowment allows us to think long-term. The analytical data provided by SPbGASU suggests that the university's endowment fund will prove effective," noted Svetlana Lavrova.

Other speakers at the seminar included Alla Samoletova, Chief of Staff to the EUSP Rector and an expert in endowment funds; Yulia Selyukova, Head of the educational and outreach projects "Clover Laboratory" and "Our Children," a practicing fundraiser; Nadezhda Yusupova, an expert in fundraising; and Evgeny Mokhovikov, Executive Director of the Aurora-Ala Foundation and Assistant to the Executive Director of the EUSP Foundation.

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The Kyrgyz Parliament has decided to dissolve itself.

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Bishkek, September 25 (Xinhua) — Members of Kyrgyzstan's Zhogorku Kenesh (parliament) decided to dissolve themselves on Thursday.

"At the meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh on September 25, deputies reviewed and adopted a draft resolution 'On the self-dissolution of the 7th convocation of the Zhogorku Kenesh,'" the press service of the Kyrgyz parliament reported on Thursday.

Information on this issue was provided by Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Ulan Primov. He noted that the initiative to dissolve the current parliament was put forward by a group of 32 deputies.

As U. Primov explained, the difference between two important political events—the presidential and parliamentary elections—is only a short period of time. Therefore, in order to strengthen the political system and stability in the country, the initiative group proposes that parliament voluntarily resign.

According to the plan, parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan were supposed to be held in November 2026, but presidential elections are scheduled for two months later, in January 2027.

Following the vote, 84 deputies supported the initiative group's proposal to dissolve parliament. The country's parliament currently consists of 90 deputies.

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Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants.

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Tehran, September 25 (Xinhua) — Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday in Moscow on the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Islamic Republic, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on its website.

The document was signed by the head of the AEOI, Mohammad Eslami, and the general director of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev.

The memorandum aims to expand cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy to promote sustainable development, strengthen energy security, and advance technology in accordance with the national regulations and international obligations of the two countries.

According to the memorandum, Iran and Russia will prepare and sign contracts for the design and construction of nuclear power plants based on SMRs in the future.

M. Eslami, leading a delegation, arrived in Moscow on Monday to meet with Russian officials and take part in the World Atomic Week forum, which will be held from September 25 to 28. –0–

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The first batch of BYD electric buses rolled off the production line in Kazakhstan.

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Beijing, September 25 (Xinhua) — The first batch of electric buses from the Chinese brand BYD rolled off the production line in Kazakhstan recently, the news portal cv.ce.cn (Chinese Commercial Vehicles) reports.

The first BYD B12 vehicles, the latest generation of BYD's 12-meter electric city buses, have been produced at the Astana Motors plant. The new model is equipped with a Blade battery integrated into the chassis. The battery is reportedly integrated into the structure, acting as structural beams, increasing overall strength.

As proven by a series of extreme tests under the toughest conditions, including a nail penetration test, the innovative Blade battery is one of the safest in the world.

According to the portal, during a working meeting between high-ranking representatives of the Chinese auto giant BYD and the Kazakh side, which took place in July of this year, the possibility of establishing localized production of electric buses in Kazakhstan was discussed.

Then, in September of this year, at the 8th meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Business Council held in Beijing, BYD Commercial Vehicles Division head Tian Chunlong and Astana Motors founder Nurlan Smagulov signed a production cooperation agreement.

The electric bus production project in Almaty envisions a phased localization. According to the document, starting in 2026, the Astana Motors plant plans to enhance its technological processes and expand its production capacity.

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The UN held a high-level special event on climate action.

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UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — A high-level special event on climate action was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday.

In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Paris Agreement had reduced the projected global temperature increase over the past 10 years from four degrees Celsius to less than three degrees Celsius, assuming full implementation of current Nationally Determined Contributions.

“We now need new plans for 2035 that go much further and much faster,” delivering deep emissions cuts to reduce projected warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, covering all emissions and sectors, and accelerating a just energy transition worldwide, Guterres said.

The UN chief said China had reached its 2030 wind and solar power target six years early, while India had transitioned to producing half its energy from non-fossil sources five years earlier.

"COP30 in Brazil must conclude with a credible global response plan to put us on the right path," he said. Guterres outlined five key areas for further development: accelerating the transition to clean energy, drastically reducing methane emissions, protecting forests, reducing emissions from heavy industry, and climate justice.

He called for urgently unlocking funds for developing countries so they can benefit from clean energy and protect the lives of their citizens and economies.

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Aalborg Airport, Denmark, has suspended operations due to drone activity.

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Oslo, September 25 (Xinhua) — Aalborg Airport, Denmark, closed its airspace on Wednesday evening after drones were detected nearby, and several incoming flights were diverted. Police in North Jutland reported this on social media.

"Drones were spotted near Aalborg Airport, airspace is closed," the post read. Police have dispatched officers to the scene to investigate.

Authorities have not announced any suspects or motives for the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Flight tracking service Flightradar24 reported that three arriving flights were diverted from Aalborg to other airports.

The incident comes amid heightened concerns about drone activity in Scandinavia this week. On Monday evening, Copenhagen Airport was closed for four hours after drones were spotted, disrupting dozens of flights. On Tuesday morning, Norwegian authorities suspended operations at Oslo Airport for three hours.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the incident at Copenhagen Airport was a "serious attack on Denmark's critical infrastructure." She added that the incident should be seen in the broader context of hybrid threats across Europe.

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Creative and technical universities from Russia discussed the synergy of art and technology at the Polytechnic University.

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For three days, the Technopolis Polytech Research Building celebrated high art—music, ballet, and theater—as it hosted a networking project-analytical session, "Creative Universities in Technological Leadership: Significance and Role in Achieving Strategic Goals for the State and Industry."

Teams from creative and technical universities discussed with experts from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Culture, and the Social Center how to combine art, engineering, and technology so that the synergistic effect becomes a building block in the foundation of the country's strategic leadership.

The session was attended by representatives of five creative universities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Ministry of Culture, which received grants under the Priority-2030 program: the All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov (VGIK), the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music (RAM), the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute at the Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre (B. Shchukin Theatre Institute), the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet (ARB), and the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS). The Kazan State Institute of Culture (KazGIK), a candidate for participation in the program, was also represented.

The technical universities represented were SPbPU, MISIS University of Science and Technology, and St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design.

On the first day of the session, Svetlana Ermakova, Director of the Department of Regional Policy, Education, and Project Management at the Russian Ministry of Culture, addressed the participants with a welcoming address. She noted the importance of collaboration between creative and engineering universities and industry in implementing the Priority 2030 program.

"From this session, I expect very clear, understandable solutions for the interaction between creative universities and production," said Svetlana Ermakova. "We need to find solutions in multimedia, film production, and other sectors that will allow us to interact with the industry at the highest level, just as our friends, partners, and colleagues do. We can definitely do this, but only if we work together. And here we need to think about consortiums and the opportunities that unification offers."

"There are a huge number of technical and engineering challenges in culture and creativity that need to be addressed, and they can likely be addressed with the help of partners, scientific and technical organizations, and universities," noted Konstantin Bogonosov, acting director of the Sociocenter, in his speech.

Maria Vrublevskaya, Vice-Rector for Human Resources at SPbPU and an expert at the Sociocenter, welcomed the guests on behalf of the Polytechnic University: "Our mission is to become a team. We, with our technological expertise, capabilities, and experience, and you, with your wonderful humanities and creative approach, can enrich engineering thought. This symbiosis will allow us to be considered the number one country in virtually every industry. We invited to the session people who have created technologies with their own hands, and who also recognize the importance of soft skills and understand that a technology team must be carefully equipped with talents who can shape technologies in a way that makes them absolutely competitive and interesting for society and the world."

On the first day, at the plenary session, speakers described how the target models of creative universities have changed since their participation in the Priority 2030 program, what strategic goals have been achieved, and what constitutes qualitative indicators of change. Then, they worked in groups.

The second day began with presentations from representatives of the Polytechnic University. Alexey Borovkov, Director of the SPbPU School of Digital Engineering and Chief Designer for the Scientific and Technological Program, spoke about the potential of digital engineering in solving problems in culture, sports, and the arts.

Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," shared his experience implementing joint projects between creative and engineering universities.

The "Polytech Metacampus" project, recognized as the best practice of the "Priority 2030" program, was presented by Yegor Melekhin, an assistant engineer at the SPbPU Institute of Civil Engineering.

The third day of the session was devoted to research and development at creative universities in the context of technological leadership. Scientific approaches to the digital transformation of culture and the possibility of creating an integrated network platform for creative and technical universities were also discussed.

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Rosneft is introducing neural network technologies into oil production.

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Specialists at Rosneft's research institute in Tyumen have developed RN-AutoBalance software, based on neural network modeling technology. This innovative software automatically calculates optimal well operating modes without human intervention, thereby improving the efficiency of mature oil field development.

The neural network algorithms built into RN-AutoBalance analyze the dynamics of process indicators, identify the relationship between production and injection wells, and redistribute injection to those wells that produce the greatest effect.

The software was successfully tested at the Malyk field in the Uvatsky District of the Tyumen Region, where RN-Uvatneftegaz (a Rosneft production asset) produces. Over three months of pilot operations, RN-AvtoBalans optimized the operating modes of 46 injection wells. Total water injection volumes were reduced by 222,000 cubic meters, and oil production increased by 4%.

RN-Avtobalans will be integrated into the RN-KIN corporate software and replicated at other Rosneft fields.

Developing technological potential is a key element of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. The company prioritizes innovation and the use of breakthrough scientific approaches, identifying technological leadership as a key factor in competitiveness in the oil market.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft September 25, 2025

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Callsign "Lawyer": SVO member meets with polytechnicians

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A meeting with Oleg Burtov, a member of the assault unit and a member of the Special Military Forces (SVO) with the call sign "Lawyer," was held at the Higher School of Law and Forensic Science of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Oleg Burtovoy is a professional lawyer, was a deputy of a representative body of local government, a qualified attorney who carried out his professional activities at the St. Petersburg Bar Association (SPbBA – employer representative and partner of SPbPU).

Following his heart, Oleg Viktorovich volunteered for a special military operation in 2023. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation after four injuries and found time to tell the Polytechnic students what motivated him—a successful lawyer and father of two young children—to volunteer for the front. The students listened attentively to stories of the heroism of Russian soldiers and how they protect civilians. They were particularly impressed by his words about the civic duty of every person in the fight against Nazism—whether on the front lines or in the rear.

After the meeting, Oleg Viktorovich was given a tour of the laboratories of the HSE's Forensic Science Center. He emphasized that practice-oriented legal education in today's environment is an achievement of the Polytechnic University, a leading engineering university where the integration of humanities and technical disciplines is essential. Forensic legal expertise is a modern trend that should be built upon in the development of university education.

"I wish the Polytechnic University success in training engineers, lawyers, and managers for the new Russia, who will forge our victories and bring glory to the Fatherland through their labor, and who, if necessary, will rise as one to defend our Motherland," Oleg Viktorovich noted. "I would especially like to thank everyone for their commitment and support. We, behind the ribbon, feel the support of the entire country. Together, we are strong! And we will win!"

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Artists from Xinjiang performed in Kyrgyzstan

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

Bishkek, September 25 (Xinhua) — A themed concert dedicated to Chinese-Kyrgyz friendship was held at the Manas Kyrgyz National Theater in Bishkek on Tuesday. Artists from the Kizilsu Song and Dance Ensemble of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR, northwest China) performed.

In her speech, Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping noted that the Manas folk epic is a gem of world epic literature and represents the shared cultural heritage of China and Kyrgyzstan. She spoke in detail about the importance of the Global Civilization Initiative, expressing her willingness to deepen cultural exchanges with Kyrgyzstan, jointly research and preserve the Manas national epic, strengthen mutual understanding between the two peoples, and advance the construction of a Chinese-Kyrgyz community with a shared future.

Kyrgyz State Secretary Marat Imankulov and First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov also attended and spoke at the event. The Kyrgyz side praised the development of relations between Kyrgyzstan and China, noted China's efforts to preserve the Manas epic, thanked the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Kyzylsu-Kirghiz Autonomous Region of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region for performing in Kyrgyzstan, and expressed its readiness to continuously strengthen humanitarian cooperation with China and the traditional friendship between the two countries.

The concert was warmly received by the audience. "I really enjoyed the concert. The dancers' movements, the magnificent costumes, and the beautiful sets left a deep impression on me," remarked Gulnara Eshenalieva, a teacher at a Bishkek school. She believed the concert embodied the friendship between China and Kyrgyzstan, using culture as a bridge to bring the peoples of the two countries closer together. "I hope there will be more concerts like this in the future," she said.

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