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Fundamentals of tactical medicine and military ATVs: St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering students visited the training center

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On March 11, SPbGASU students took part in a tour of the training center, where they learned about modern military equipment, military life and conditions, and how UAV operator training is organized.

The training center offers specialized classes, each of which provides training in its own area:

Construction and operation of radio communication systems; construction of a DRT network; cyber defense; maintenance and tactics of control of tank columns; supply; logistics; work with unmanned systems.

Additionally, the children learned the basics of tactical medicine—not just emergency medical care in the field, but rather specific techniques that require immediate rescue in the midst of active combat.

During the excursion, students not only learned about the latest technologies in the modern military but also experienced short training on the same simulators used to train new UAV specialists.

"I'm into ATVs, so I liked the military model in the car and motorcycle classes. I tried flying a UAV on a simulator, but it's much more difficult," said Genrikh Gogolev, a student at the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty.

"Thank you very much for organizing this trip. I think it was very important to see the training of our soldiers and the skills and abilities they acquire during their training," said third-year student Viktor Belogrudov. "Using specialized simulators, we tried ourselves out as UAV operators and KAMAZ truck drivers, and also learned the theoretical principles of communication devices, such as radios. I really remember the tactical medicine instructor with whom we discussed the importance of first aid. What I liked most was that we were given the opportunity to test military equipment firsthand, albeit in a simulation."

The Russian Armed Forces invite students to participate in a special year-long program focused on working with modern unmanned systems. Students are offered the opportunity to serve in the unmanned systems forces under a special contract. Learn more about participating in the program

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Breaking: Iran's Supreme Leader to Address Conflict with US, Israel in First Address Since Election

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

Cairo, March 12 (Xinhua) — Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is preparing to deliver his first public address, which will consist of seven key sections, according to a post published on his official Telegram channel on Thursday.

According to the post, the address will address specific aspects related to the "martyred" leader of the revolution, the role and responsibilities of the people, the armed forces, the executive bodies and the resistance front, as well as regional countries and Iran's confrontation with "enemies." –0–

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More than 220 water bodies will be modernized and built in Kazakhstan by 2026.

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

Almaty, March 12 (Xinhua) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that more than 220 projects to modernize and build new water management facilities will be implemented in the country by 2026. This was reported on Thursday by the Kazinform news agency.

"The state has launched an unprecedentedly large-scale effort to modernize critical infrastructure… Despite its vast territory, Kazakhstan is experiencing an acute shortage of water resources. Therefore, providing the population with high-quality drinking water, as well as meeting the economy's growing water needs, is of strategic importance," the president said, speaking at the 3rd Republican Forum of Maslikhat (local representative bodies) Deputies at All Levels in Astana.

According to him, the launch of the Shardara group water supply system is scheduled for the fall of this year, which will provide drinking water to 30,000 residents of the city of Shardara in the Turkestan region.

"Reconstruction of the Koksaray Reservoir has also begun in the Turkestan Region, and reservoirs are being built in the Kyzylorda and Zhambyl Regions. The projects will be completed next year," noted K.-Zh. Tokayev.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: More than 2.5 million people are involved in the "Professionals" movement in 2026.

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The results of the regional stage of the all-Russian "Professionals" professional skills championship, which took place in all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, including historical regions, have been announced. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov presented the key results.

"Our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, notes that the prestige of blue-collar jobs and their demand in the labor market are growing. The "Professionals" movement, part of the "Youth and Children" national project, helps support young professionals. This year, it involved 2.5 million people—contestants, experts, and employers. This is twice as many as the previous year. We thank our mentors, partners, and industry experts for their contribution to the movement's development," emphasized Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that during the regional stage of the "Professionals" championship, more than 510,000 college and technical school students and approximately 34,000 schoolchildren competed in professional skills across the country.

The number of educational institutions participating in the regional stage exceeded 3,600, of which approximately 1,000 are participants in the federal "Professionality" project, said Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov. He noted that the implementation of the federal project has enabled a transition to a training ecosystem that begins long before college admission, at the professional discovery stage. Career guidance events for young people are an important part of the "Professionals" movement.

"Career guidance events at the regional stages of the 'Professionals' movement are growing in popularity. This is an opportunity for young people to learn about professions and choose their career path. This year, 1.5 million schoolchildren participated in the career guidance program—three times more than last year. The 'Professionals' movement provides real-world experience and helps young people make informed choices," noted Sergey Kravtsov.

The "Professionals" competition tracks cover all sectors of the Russian economy related to ensuring the country's technological leadership. At the regional stage, competitions were held in 299 competencies, including 26% in the "Industry and Engineering Technologies" sector, 18% in "Transport and Logistics," 12% in "Digital Technologies," 10% in "Construction Technologies," 6% in "Agricultural Technologies," and others.

In 2026, the regional stage featured competitions in 20 new competencies, including the 2025 High-Tech Championship competencies focused on national security and dual-use technologies. These included "Research of New Substances and Materials," "Cyber-Immune Autonomy," "Patient Digital Twin," "Paramedic for Medical Rehabilitation," and "Fiber-Optic Communication Technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems."

More than 9,600 partner companies participated in the regional stage of the championship—2,100 more than the previous year. The number of industrial experts also increased, reaching 10,500.

More than 7,400 winners and prize winners of the regional stage will take part in the final (interregional) stage of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills "Professionals".

The "Professionals" movement aims to support talented youth, strengthen human resources, and ensure Russia's technological leadership. It was organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.

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Marat Khusnullin took part in a meeting of the board of Rostekhnadzor.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin attended a board meeting of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision, where the agency's work in 2025 and key objectives for the current year were discussed.

"Rostekhnadzor is actively involved in implementing key national projects, including industrial, residential, and road construction, improving the safety of hydraulic structures, including during flood periods, and increasing the accountability of utility providers. The agency's effective work significantly contributes to shortening the investment and construction cycle and ensuring a reliable heating season. Furthermore, extensive and comprehensive work continues to integrate the reunited regions into the national economy. Rostekhnadzor's top priority is ensuring safety. At the same time, it is important to find a balance between the unconditional fulfillment of control tasks and reducing excessive administrative burdens. I thank the Rostekhnadzor team for their challenging and highly responsible work, which is important for the entire country," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, in 2025, 1,716 certificates of compliance of constructed and reconstructed capital construction projects (and their stages) with design documentation requirements were issued, 60% of which were industrial facilities.

The service oversees more than 200,000 hazardous industrial facilities operating in all sectors of industry, more than 1.2 million energy facilities, more than 20,000 hydraulic structures, 8,000 construction supervision facilities, as well as 59 power units at 13 nuclear power plants in the country.

In his report, Rostekhnadzor Head Alexander Trembitsky stated that the agency carries out oversight functions in 28 industry areas. "We are systematically working to improve regulatory frameworks, streamline mandatory requirements, and closely collaborate with supervised organizations, relevant ministries, and agencies. One of the key indicators is a stable, year-over-year reduction in accidents and incidents at hazardous industrial facilities," Trembitsky noted.

A formal awards ceremony was held during the board meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister presented state awards and incentives from the President of the Russian Federation. Rostekhnadzor employees were also awarded departmental awards and Ministry of Defense awards.

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Vladimir Putin awarded state awards to AVTOTOR employees.

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Vladimir Putin awarded state awards to AVTOTOR employees

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AVTOTOR employees have been awarded high state awards. By Decree No. 79O of February 14, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the achievements and long-term conscientious work of representatives of one of the largest enterprises in the Kaliningrad Region. The Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," 1st Class, was awarded to AVTOTOR Senior Vice President and Technical Director German Titov.

The Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland”, 2nd degree, was awarded to the Director of the General Customer Department – Project Director of AVTOTOR Holding LLC, Sergey Lomovtsev.

The awardees are AVTOTOR veterans. For many years, they have led strategically important projects for the development of the company and the entire automotive industry.

Their significant contribution to the implementation of the project to create an Automotive Components and Electric Vehicle Cluster in the Kaliningrad Region was particularly noted. This project is being implemented under a special investment contract (SPIC) concluded with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Kaliningrad Region with the support of the Industrial Development Fund and Russian credit institutions. The contract is aimed at creating a highly localized production base, developing technological competencies, and accelerating import substitution processes in key segments of the automotive industry.

German Titov is leading a comprehensive program to create new high-tech production facilities, modernize, and consistently increase localization of production. This enables the company to implement its plan to transition to advanced full-cycle automobile production, creates a foundation for enhancing the company's competitiveness, and serves the interests of the domestic automotive industry. German Vitalyevich has been with AVTOTOR since 2007 and was awarded the "For Valiant Labor in the AVTOTOR Group" medals, 2nd and 3rd class, and received a commendation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation in 2013. In 2019, he was awarded the medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," 2nd class.

Under his direct supervision, the entire production and technical-technological base was established, equipment was installed, and all technological processes were launched at the first-stage plants of the Automotive Components and Electric Vehicles Cluster. This includes seven new plants integrated into a single chain and providing a full cycle of manufacturing units, components, and assemblies, including critical ones such as electric motors and power control electronics. For several years, German Vitalyevich has also been developing and implementing a project to create a universal metallurgical complex in the Kaliningrad Region, including non-ferrous casting plants with machining and ferrous and steel casting plants with machining.

This production facility, unique to the Kaliningrad region and based on cutting-edge customized technologies unmatched in Russia and the CIS, represents a technological breakthrough in terms of developing the region's industrial potential and advancing the automotive component manufacturing industry. The creation of a flexible foundry for machining ferrous metal parts, including internal combustion engines, transmissions, and steering systems, is part of the second phase of the automotive components cluster, which will close the manufacturing chain for critical components, which is crucial for creating an independent component base.

With his many years of work and exceptional professional skills, German Titov makes a significant contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of the Russian automotive industry, developing domestic technologies, and achieving technological independence.

For outstanding achievements and many years of dedicated service, Sergey Semenovich Lomovtsev, Director of the General Customer Department and Project Director at AVTOTOR Holding LLC, was awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," 2nd Class, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation. He has worked in the mechanical engineering industry for over 45 years. Since 2004, he has worked for the AVTOTOR Group, supporting the development of automotive production capacities and implementing the company's investment projects in the creation of strategically important production and engineering infrastructure facilities. In 2018, Sergey Semenovich Lomovtsev was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Mechanical Engineer of the Russian Federation." He has also received a Certificate of Gratitude from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and medals "For Valiant Labor in the AVTOTOR Group," 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Class.

Over the years of his work in the mechanical engineering industry, he submitted approximately three hundred rationalization proposals and registered several dozen copyright certificates.

During his tenure at AVTOTOR, Sergey Semenovich made a significant contribution to the project to establish full-scale automotive production facilities in the Kaliningrad region, implementing a number of cutting-edge technical solutions for which he personally initiated and developed them. Under his direct supervision, the construction and equipping of new production facilities, covering a total area of over 50,000 square meters, was organized, as well as the creation of a modern, highly productive automated industrial system based on cutting-edge technologies, in line with the best global practices used in the automotive industry.

For several years, Sergey Lomovtsev personally oversaw the creation of the entire production and engineering infrastructure for each of the plants within the Automotive Components Cluster. In preparation for the launch of the first phase, seven new plants, as well as buildings and facilities for technical and utility purposes, were constructed and equipped—a total of over 180,000 square meters of construction area.

In his approach to this work, Sergei Semenovich demonstrated not only the highest level of professionalism but also a deep understanding of the project's strategic significance for the industrial potential of Russia and the Kaliningrad region, employing innovative technological solutions and thereby fulfilling the objectives set at the highest government level.

AVTOTOR is proud of its veterans, dedicated professionals, mentors, and people who are passionate about the overall result. Thanks to them, the company's work traditions are preserved, high standards of professional excellence are established, and a solid foundation for future achievements is built.

The team, company management, and the Council of the Kaliningrad Regional Trade Union of Automotive Workers "AVTOTOR-Prof" congratulate their colleagues on receiving these well-deserved high state awards, which is a significant event for our entire enterprise!

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Financial news: Primorsky Krai will become the capital of financial culture in 2026.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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The winning region's FinEco project combines themes of financial literacy, rational use of personal finances, and environmental stewardship. It includes a financial literacy project competition among work teams, as well as the creation of a dedicated portal and mobile app so that any Primorye resident can participate in the project's online activities.

This year, we are in the finals of the All-Russian competition. "The Capital of Financial Culture" Thirteen regions participated. Participants proposed their corporate financial education programs in the workplace, television shows and plans for training media ambassadors, chatbots and training quests, family festivals, and teaching skills competitions.

"There are many different projects for different audiences. They allow other regions to evaluate which ideas will be successful, which are in demand, which will be most effective, and then scale these projects up nationwide. I believe this young competition is proving its worth. Quantitative effects are difficult to measure immediately, but we see that financial literacy is gradually becoming woven into our everyday, mundane lives. This is how financial culture is formed," noted Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Bank of Russia.

The "Capital of Financial Culture" competition is being held for the second time. It was organized by the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance to support the best regional financial education initiatives.

"Financial literacy has become part of the cultural code of our citizens. It's hard to imagine modern people without effective savings management skills. Interest in financial products, financial strategies, and personal and family budgeting practices is growing every year. Today, we are choosing a new capital of financial culture from among 22 regions. We hope that the winning region will contribute something new to the development of the country's financial culture," noted Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

Primorsky Krai will receive informational, expert, and methodological support for its future projects. Furthermore, the winning region will host forums and conferences to share experiences and promote financial culture in the country.

Last year, the Nizhny Novgorod Region and Krasnoyarsk Krai received the title of "Capital of Financial Culture." Ten of the 12 finalists launched their projects.

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Red Wings introduced a new service for transporting animals in a neighboring seat on March 12, 2026.

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Red Wings is launching a new service: pet transportation on a passenger seat in the cabin. This service allows owners to place their pet's carrier next to them in a separate window seat.

One carrier with a pet weighing up to 23 kg and measuring no more than 50 x 40 x 40 cm is permitted for transportation. The rigid or semi-rigid container is installed on the seat and secured with a seat belt through the top handle.

Your pet should be able to stand upright and turn around freely inside the carrier. For safety, the carrier should only be placed on a window seat.

An extra seat is charged at the adult fare. This service can be arranged in advance through the airline's call center or partner agencies. Detailed rules for transporting animals are available on the Red Wings official website.

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Financial news: Updated trading schedule on the Derivatives Market Gaming Platform.

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In continuationnewsRegarding the update of the Derivatives Market gaming platform to version Spectra 9.3, we are announcing changes to the trading schedule on the gaming platform.

The schedule at the gaming site after the start of ETS will be as follows:

Monday through Friday:

Opening auction before the morning session: collection of orders 05:50:00 – 05:59:50 Morning trading session: 06:00:00 – 09:00:00 Opening auction: 08:50:00 – 08:59:50 Main trading session: 09:00:00 – 16:00:00 Daytime contract expiration 13:00:00 Determination of the Settlement Price 16:00:00 Evening contract expiration 16:00:00 Evening trading session: 16:00:00 – 21:30:00 Settlement clearing session: 17:00:00 Mark-to-market clearing session and Contract expiration during the clearing session: 21:30:00, report distribution at the end of the day within an hour – until 22:30. Contact information for the media 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

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Financial news: 03/12/2026, 12:34 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the RU000A109SK6 security (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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March 12, 2026

12:34

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on March 12, 2026, 12:34 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 106.74) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1136.61 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) for the security RU000A109SK6 (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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