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The Future Technologies Forum will discuss the development of biotechnology to achieve technological leadership.

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The business program architecture for the Future Technologies Forum, which will take place on February 26–27, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Moscow, has been published. Scientists, representatives of market leaders, key government agencies, and technology companies will discuss measures to achieve Russia's leadership position in the global biotechnology market.

The forum's key theme will be "Bioeconomy for Humanity." Discussions will focus on coordinating the efforts of market participants to implement the national project "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy."

"Implementing the national project on technological leadership is crucial for the economy as a whole due to the cross-cutting nature of this industry. Biotechnology enables the development of fundamentally new products and improves resource efficiency in a vast number of sectors, from pharmaceutical production to space exploration. The goal of the national project is to ensure technological independence for bioeconomy products," said Denis Manturov, curator of the national project "Bioeconomy," First Deputy Prime Minister.

The national project aims to effectively utilize Russia's raw materials, human resources, and scientific potential to establish the Russian bioeconomy as a global leader. Approximately 20 billion rubles are planned for the national project's implementation by 2030.

"Russia is in a unique position to develop the bioeconomy and create breakthrough biotechnologies. Rich and diverse biological resources, reputable natural science schools, a developed energy sector, and information technology create a powerful foundation for developing and implementing biotechnologies and improving the efficiency of existing industries. Forum participants will discuss how to integrate resources, knowledge, and technologies into an ecosystem that will foster the development of the bioeconomy and the implementation of its principles in other areas to achieve technological leadership," said Anton Kobyakov, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Future Technologies Forum and Advisor to the President of Russia.

The forum program will include discussions across four thematic tracks: "Technologies: Bioevolution," "Human Beings: A New Habitat," "Industries: Sustainable Development," and "Ecosystem: Societal Strategy."

The "Technologies: Bioevolution" track will bring together discussions on the development of technologies necessary to make Russia a global leader in the bioeconomy: additive biotechnology, nuclear and nature-based technologies, synthetic biology, and artificial intelligence.

"A key component of the national project's implementation will be the participation of high-tech and knowledge-intensive businesses, their involvement at all stages of production. Bioeconomy is an interdisciplinary field in which the use of cutting-edge technologies is critical to achieving technological leadership goals. It is necessary to unite industrial partners, research organizations, and universities to saturate the market with new solutions that can be applied in the industry," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The "Human Being: A New Habitat" track will focus on sustainable environmental management. It will include discussions of the closed-loop bioeconomy, the application of biotechnology in the food industry, and the development of bio-eco-settlements as a new model of living.

In the "Industries: Sustainable Development" program track, forum participants will discuss measures to improve the efficiency of industries—energy, agro-industrial sector, and mining—through the use of biotechnology, as well as the creation of new industrial directions within emerging bioclusters.

Discussions under the "Ecosystem: Societal Strategy" track will focus on bioeconomy policymaking at various levels—from municipal to global—as well as specific measures to provide the industry with domestic equipment and personnel, attract investment, regulatory frameworks, and access to new export markets. This track will also include discussions on bioethics and myths surrounding the bioeconomy.

Ahead of the forum, a scientific conference will be held dedicated to technological support for the bioeconomy.

Detailed information about the Future Technologies Forum events is available on the website: future-forum.tech

The Future Technologies Forum is a flagship event where leading researchers and industry leaders present science-intensive technologies, innovative scientific developments, and completed projects that will shape the development of economic sectors in the coming years.

The forum has been held in Moscow annually since 2023 with the participation of the President of Russia. In 2023, the FBT focused on quantum technologies, and in 2024, on the future of medicine. In 2025, the forum's theme was new materials and chemistry. The 2026 FBT will focus on the bioeconomy.

The forum is operated by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Russian Science Foundation, and the Russian Quantum Center.

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Financial news: 12/25/2025, 10-14 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the SFIN (SEFAI JSC) security were changed.

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December 25, 2025

10:14

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Credit Center (JSC) on December 25, 2025, 10:14 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -74.05%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -4.106 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 99.14%) of the SFIN security (SFAI JSC) were changed.

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Financial news: 12/25/2025, 10:07 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A0ZYFM5 security (DOM.RF B-8) were changed.

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December 25, 2025

10:07

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 25.12.2025, 10-07 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 104.67) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1100.75 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) for the security RU000A0ZYFM5 (DOM.RF B-8) were changed.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko and Sergey Kravtsov discussed the results of Russian school teams' participation in international Olympiads.

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In 2025, Russian school teams successfully competed in 20 international subject Olympiads—both main and intermediate—exceeding last year's total in medal count.

"In 2025, Russian schoolchildren won 115 medals at 20 international Olympiads. They demonstrated strong results in disciplines crucial to achieving technological leadership—the national goal set by President Vladimir Putin. Compared to last year, the number of awards won and the number of competitions themselves increased. The news of each victory became a joyful and vibrant event, uniting our country. A huge thank you to our medalists, teachers, coaches, and parents! These awards are a symbol of your hard work, talent, and profound knowledge!" said Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The preparation of students and their participation in intellectual tournaments was organized with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal project "All the Best for Children" of the national project "Youth and Children."

"The impressive successes of our schoolchildren this year—the growing number of medals and the expansion of their participation in intellectual competitions—clearly demonstrate the improvement in the quality of Russian education across various subject areas and the result of systematic efforts to identify and support talented students. Our President, at an earlier meeting of the Council on Science and Education, emphasized the importance of increasing interest in mathematics and the natural sciences, and we are fulfilling this goal. The national project "Youth and Children" is a key tool in this work. It is important to note that the students' Olympiad victories are not only the result of the students' own efforts, but also the hard work of teachers and coaches, and the support of parents and loved ones," commented Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

Russian teams took part in all eight major competitions in general subjects. In these intellectual tournaments, students won a total of 44 medals: 33 gold, ten silver, and one bronze.

Schoolchildren represented Russia with dignity at the Open International Geography Olympiad (openGeo-2025), the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the 55th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO), and the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).

In parallel with their preparation for the main competitions, Russian schoolchildren participated in 12 intermediate (training) Olympiads. At these competitions, the students won 71 medals: 44 gold, 21 silver, and six bronze. The list of tournaments included the International Geography Olympiad (OLGENAS), the 16th International Mathematical Olympiad (Romanian Master of Mathematics), the 16th International Advanced Informatics Tournament (IATI), the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), the 59th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad for School Students, the First Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), the Abu Rayhan Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad (ARBIChO-2025), the 3rd International Science Physics Olympiad (ISPhO), the International Junior Geography Olympiad (IJGO-2025), the K. Satpayev International Chemistry Olympiad, the 29th International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO-2025) and the 41st China National Chemistry Olympiad mathematics (CMO-2025).

Russian school teams traditionally include winners and runners-up of the All-Russian School Olympiad. They are trained by experienced teachers from leading Russian universities. The list of participants and national coaches is approved by the Russian Ministry of Education. Before international tournaments, students undergo training and orientation sessions.

As a reminder, in 2024, Russian schoolchildren won 42 medals in eight major international subject Olympiads (31 gold, nine silver, and two bronze) and 61 medals in nine international training competitions (36 gold, 21 silver, and four bronze).

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Film screening "The Snow Maiden"

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The Multifunctional Cultural and Leisure Center will host a screening of the animated film "The Snow Maiden," a classic from the Soyuzmultfilm studio, created in 1952 based on the play by Alexander Ostrovsky.

The film tells the story of the daughter of Spring and Frost, who is drawn to people and dreams of experiencing the warmth of a human heart. The poetic plot, inspired by Slavic folklore, explores the eternal themes of love, sacrifice, and the delicate balance between cold and warmth.

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Film screening of Sobibor

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The Vsevolod Ivanov Library No. 25 will host a screening of the film "Sobibor" (2018), a historical drama about the uprising of prisoners at the Nazi death camp Sobibor in October 1943.

The story centers on Soviet officer Alexander Pechersky, who managed to unite prisoners of different nationalities and organize a mass escape from the camp, which became the only successful uprising in the history of Nazi extermination camps.

Director: Konstantin Khabensky.

Starring Konstantin Khabensky, Christopher Lambert, Felice Jankell, Dainius Kazlauskas, Sergei Godin and others.

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The Russian FSB prevented a series of terrorist attacks in the Kaluga region.

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

Moscow, December 25 (Xinhua) — Officers from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have thwarted a series of terrorist attacks planned by Ukrainian intelligence agencies in the Kaluga Region. The FSB's Public Relations Center reported this on Thursday.

"The Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted a series of terrorist attacks planned by Ukrainian intelligence agencies in the Kaluga region," reads a statement published on the agency's website.

It was noted that as a result of the operations carried out, a person was identified who, on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence services, planned to detonate improvised explosive devices at a federal gas storage facility and the parking lot of a defense enterprise. He manufactured approximately 80 kg of high explosive and homemade incendiary devices for the attacks. 300 grams of foreign-made plastic explosive, two electric detonators, a pistol, and ammunition were also seized from a cache set up by Ukrainian intelligence services.

"During the attempted arrest, the terrorist offered armed resistance and was killed by return fire. There were no casualties among law enforcement officers or civilians," the Center for Public Security stated.

The Investigative Department of the FSB Directorate for the Kaluga Region has opened a criminal case. –0–

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China strongly opposes additional US tariffs on Chinese semiconductors

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BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — China does not accept the so-called findings of the U.S. Section 301 investigation and firmly opposes the imposition of additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said Thursday.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative recently released the results of its investigation into China's semiconductor policies under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, announcing plans to impose new tariff measures under this section on some Chinese semiconductor products. The tariff will begin with an initial rate of zero percent and will increase over 18 months to a level announced no less than 30 days before June 23, 2027.

China has taken note of the relevant situation and made serious representations to the US side through the mechanism of China-US trade and economic consultations, He Yongqian said at a regular departmental press conference. -0-

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The Vocational Education Center is creating a new space for joint training of personnel for SCO countries.

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TIANJIN, December 25 (Xinhua) — At the SCO summit held in Tianjin, northern China, China announced the establishment of six practical cooperation platforms, three of which are located in Tianjin. From their official opening on September 2 to December 10, the China-SCO Green Industry Cooperation Platform, the China-SCO Digital Economy Cooperation Platform, and the China-SCO Vocational Education Cooperation Center, all located in Tianjin, marked 100 days of operation.

In the lobby of the China-SCO Vocational Education Cooperation Center, the numerous results of this collaboration are astounding: China has built 12 Lu Ban workshops in nine SCO countries, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan; the EPIP training model, developed in Tianjin, is promoting vocational education in SCO countries; and a platform for applying artificial intelligence technologies in industrial applications, created in China, has been implemented at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Kazakhstan.

On September 2, the opening ceremony of the China-SCO Vocational Education Cooperation Center was held at Tianjin Vocational Normal University. The center's secretariat, located at the university, is responsible for the specific tasks of its establishment and day-to-day operations.

"The goal of establishing the cooperation center is to deepen cooperation between SCO countries in the field of vocational education, expand academic exchanges and cooperation in education and scientific research, improve the overall level of vocational education and training in various countries, and promote the socio-economic development of SCO member countries," said Zhao Wenping, Director of the Institute of Vocational Education at Tianjin Vocational Normal University.

In the corridor of the secretariat's office area, a five-meter wall with a work schedule catches the eye – a tight schedule and several tasks being carried out in parallel form a visual "Gantt chart".

Longer-term efforts are also ongoing: deepening the integration of education and industry in SCO countries, conducting international training for technical specialists and qualified personnel, enhancing the competencies of vocational education teachers, promoting international certification, and developing standards in this area.

"By sharing high-quality resources and standards of Chinese vocational education, we are facilitating the joint creation and implementation of a vocational education system adapted to regional development. Moreover, through educational cooperation, we are strengthening the foundation for rapprochement between peoples, promoting exchanges and the interpenetration of various cultures," noted Mi Jing, Vice-Rector of Tianjin Vocational Normal University.

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China urges the US not to implement the negative provisions in the National Defense Policy Act (NDPA) regarding China.

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BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — China urges the United States to abandon zero-sum thinking and ideological prejudices and refrain from implementing the negative provisions in the National Defense Policy Law regarding China, a spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) said Thursday, commenting on the recent signing of the National Defense Law for Fiscal Year 2026.

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