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The rector's office and staff of the State University of Management will fulfill the wishes of young dreamers in the "Wish Tree" campaign.

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On December 19, representatives of the rector's office and institute directorates, as well as concerned employees, gathered in the lobby of the State University of Management's Main Building to participate in the All-Russian "Wish Tree" campaign, which our university is partnering with for the first time.

Anna Khaustova, Program Director of the Boiling Point at the State University of Management, spoke to those present about the project's goals, history, and social significance:

"The campaign has been running for seven years now, and during this time, more than 320,000 wishes have been granted to children in difficult life situations. Traditionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin also participates in the campaign."

Vladimir Stroyev, rector of the State University of Management, was the first to take a ball from the Christmas tree with a child's cherished wish. He didn't stop at just one wisher, choosing three cards with New Year's wishes.

"On New Year's, all wishes should come true, and if we have the opportunity to give someone a fairy tale, we should do so. It would be the right thing to do. All the wishes are worthy and useful: a snow scooter for 4-year-old Yegor, a bicycle for 5-year-old Polina, and a wall bars for 10-year-old Timur. I hope the children will be delighted with them and believe in fairy tales," noted Vladimir Stroyev.

Next, the vice-rectors, directors of institutes, and employees of the State University of Management took the balloons with messages.

The wishes were varied: athletic shoes, a children's kitchen, an artificial Christmas tree, a sunroof, a night light, and so on. Surprise gifts were particularly popular with gift-givers. These can be found on the young gift-givers' page by searching for information about the children themselves, their interests, and examples of what would make them happy.

As a reminder, the All-Russian "Yolka Zhelaniy" (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign has been running since 2018 in both online and offline formats. It was initiated by the "Movement of the First" with the support of Rosmolodezh.Dobro. Every year, over a thousand people bring joy and magic to children in difficult life situations. You can join the campaign until February 2026 at yolkazhelaniy.rf.

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The US Department of Justice has begun releasing Epstein materials.

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Justice Department on Friday released a vast trove of materials related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Earlier on Friday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said authorities would release "several hundred thousand" documents, with additional materials to be released in the coming weeks.

About a month ago, the US Congress passed a law mandating the release of these documents by December 19, with limited exceptions. The Justice Department must release all unclassified records, documents, correspondence, and investigative materials in its possession related to the investigation and prosecution of James Epstein. Exceptions include information that could identify victims and materials whose release could jeopardize an ongoing federal investigation.

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Hungary opposed the use of Russian assets and refused to participate in the EU loan for Ukraine – V. Orban

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Budapest, December 20 (Xinhua) — Hungary has opposed the use of frozen Russian assets and withdrawn from participating in a joint European loan for Ukraine following overnight talks between EU leaders in Brussels. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced this on Friday on social media platforms X and Facebook.

According to him, after a "long and tense night," the immediate risk of war had been averted. "We prevented Europe from declaring war on Russia using Russian assets," the politician said.

According to V. Orbán, the use of Russian assets would have "dragged Europe into war" and imposed a financial burden of 1 trillion forints (US$3 billion) on Hungary. Budapest has succeeded in protecting Hungarian families from such consequences, he added.

Earlier on Friday, the European Council approved a €90 billion loan package to support Ukraine's military and economic needs over the next two years. –0–

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The first Chinese-Russian snowball fight competition opened in Heihe.

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

Beijing, December 20 (Xinhua) — With the expansion of humanitarian exchanges and the introduction of a mutual visa-free regime between China and Russia, snowball fights have evolved from a traditional winter pastime into a fascinating competition for residents of the two countries. The first China-Russia Snowball Fight Competition opened on Friday in the border city of Heihe (Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China).

According to local media, 44 teams comprising 388 players from both countries are participating in the three-day event. A special arena was set aside for the competition, with six camouflaged ice and snow shelters erected. Special rules were established for the competition, requiring two opposing teams, wearing red and blue vests respectively, to employ effective "combat tactics," delivering precise strikes or surprise attacks on their opponents in order to be the first to capture the flag at their opponent's "headquarters." Each round of the competition lasts three minutes.

On the opening day of the competition in Heihe, snow fell heavily. Players from China and Russia competed in a fun and friendly atmosphere. "It was a very fun and interesting experience. It was great to share the joy of ice and snow events with my Chinese friends," said Ivanov, a player from Blagoveshchensk, Russia.

The China-Russia snowball fight is an important part of the 2025/2026 Heilongjiang Ice-and-Snow Sports Super League, which also kicked off its Heihe stage on Friday.

The Super League will be held from December 2025 to March 2026 at various locations across Heilongjiang Province. It will feature snowball fights, snow football matches, dragon boat rides, and other sports and entertainment events, expected to attract tens of thousands of winter sports enthusiasts. The goal of the Super League is to boost the rapid development of ice and snow sports in Heilongjiang Province in the post-Olympic era following the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. -0-

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In the first 11 months of 2025, the number of new foreign-invested enterprises in China increased by 16.9 percent.

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

BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — A total of 61,207 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in China in the first 11 months of 2025, up 16.9 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

During the same period, China's actual use of foreign direct investment (FDI) totaled 693.18 billion yuan (approximately $98.25 billion), down 7.5 percent year-on-year. However, in November, the figure increased by 26.1 percent compared to November of the previous year.

Broken down by sector, the volume of actual FDI inflows into the country's manufacturing industry during the reporting period amounted to 171.72 billion yuan, while the same figure in the service sector and high-tech industries amounted to 506.29 billion yuan and 221.26 billion yuan, respectively.

According to the Ministry of Commerce, in the first 11 months, the inflow of investment into China from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom increased by 67 percent, 47.6 percent, and 19.3 percent, respectively, year-on-year. -0-

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China's draft environmental code seeks to expand international cooperation

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Beijing, December 20 (Xinhua) — China's draft environmental code calls for enhanced international exchanges and cooperation in marine environmental protection, deep-sea and polar exploration, and desertification control. The document will be submitted for third reading at the session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), which will be held in Beijing from December 22 to 27, Huang Haihua, spokesperson for the NPC Standing Committee on Legislation, announced at a press conference on Friday.

According to him, the draft brings additional clarity to the role of people's courts and the prosecutor's office in environmental protection, improves the system for monitoring environmental ratings, and contains additional provisions for their restoration.

The document clarifies management regulations regarding the open-air burning of straw, fallen leaves, and other materials, and strengthens controls over the interregional movement of solid waste.

In addition, the project provides for further strengthening of institutional measures for the development of a circular economy, and also improves the system of compensation for environmental damage, said Huang Haihua. -0-

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Guizhou Province: Integration of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Opens New Horizons for Development

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Recently, the birthplace of the football phenomenon "Cunchao" – Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province – proposed an initiative to establish a national alliance for county-level industry development based on this project, in collaboration with 100 cities across the country.

Since the phenomenal success of "Qunchao" in 2023, Rongjiang County has welcomed over 23 million tourists, with total tourism revenue exceeding 27 billion yuan. This has created jobs and increased incomes for over 12,000 people directly in their communities. Rural collective income reached 121 million yuan in 2024.

The Guizhou University's "Guizhou Cunchao Development Report (2025)" released on December 3rd indicates that the broad grassroots football foundation, rich local culture, growing e-commerce industry, and consistent work on building county-level brands have jointly given rise to the phenomenon of "Cunchao" and created a new model of distinctive rural development.

Guizhou University Party Secretary Yang Wei noted that with the arrival of guesthouses, catering, cultural businesses, logistics, and digital services in villages, the fruits of comprehensive development are becoming both jobs and real income for local residents—right where they live.

Thanks to this, development achievements are directly transformed into increased well-being, and the population’s sense of fulfillment and happiness becomes increasingly complete and sustainable.

By 2027, Guizhou Province plans to establish 10 events (competitions) with international influence and 10 projects that embody the features of integrating culture, tourism and sports.

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Alexander Novak presented the Order of Honor to the team of the Renova Group of Companies.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak took part in a gala evening to mark the 35th anniversary of the Renova Group of Companies.

The Deputy Prime Minister read a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the company's anniversary and presented the Renova team with the Order of Honor for their contribution to the development of industry and strengthening the economic potential of the Russian Federation.

"Over the past years, Renova has come a long, impressive way and is now rightfully considered one of the country's leading diversified corporations. Thanks to a responsible approach to business, sound management decisions, and the creative work of your team, you consistently achieve success in various areas and make a significant contribution to the development of strategically important sectors of the domestic economy – mechanical engineering and energy, transport and infrastructure, construction, and metallurgy," the President emphasized in his congratulatory message.

Alexander Novak added that Renova plays a huge role in modernizing the economy, achieving technological sovereignty, and developing innovation.

"The companies within the group are modern, high-tech organizations that ensure the socioeconomic development of our country. And the company's greatest asset is its professionals who work hard, implement innovative solutions, and boldly move forward," said the Deputy Prime Minister.

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Financial news: On changing the order of displaying values of the zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds on the website.

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Please note that the maximum period for which the values of the zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds are displayed in archive of values And graphics The term on the website is limited to 20 years, based on the current term structure of the federal loan bond market. Zero-coupon yield curve values for longer maturities (up to 30 years) are available using the zero-coupon yield curve calculator. on the page.

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Marat Khusnullin opened the Volgograd Circus building after a major renovation.

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A grand opening ceremony for the renovated State Circus building was held in Volgograd. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced the opening.

“Today, on the eve of the holidays, a significant event took place – the opening after a full-scale reconstruction of the Volgograd Circus. This is part of our systematic work to update cultural sites throughout Russia. The circus has not been reconstructed for more than 50 years, since its opening in 1967. The work started in January 2023 and was completed on time. The area of ​​the building increased to 10 thousand square meters. m. New sound, lighting and multimedia equipment have been installed for more colorful performances. All engineering systems in the hall have been completely replaced. I am sure that the updated circus will become not only a popular place for young Volgograd residents and their parents, but also a point of attraction for tourists from all over Russia. Today the first performance will take place in the renewed circus. It is gratifying that the participants in the special military operation, their children and relatives will be the first to see it. I express my sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in the organization and implementation of this project. The successful result was made possible thanks to the effective work of the Ministry of Culture and the personal attention of Minister Olga Borisovna Lyubimova, as well as coordinated interaction with colleagues from the regional government. Special thanks to Governor Andrei Ivanovich Bocharov for his constant attention to the project and persistence in resolving the issue of financing, which made it possible to complete the work on time. A key role in the execution of the work was played by the company “Unified Customer”, a leading operator in the field of government contracts in construction. I would also like to thank the contractors, builders, all the specialists involved and, of course, the circus team,” said Marat Khusnullin.

Thanks to the renovation, the circus building now has more space for animals, creating modern, safe, and comfortable conditions for them. To achieve this, a new building, covering approximately 3,000 square meters, was added to the central portion of the building.

"In the Volgograd Region, with the support of the President of the Russian Federation, the Russian Government, and the Ministry of Culture, extensive work is underway to create modern cultural facilities. Most recently, the modern Young Spectator's Theater in Volgograd opened its doors to residents and visitors of the Volgograd Region. At the direction of the President of Russia, work continues to establish the Ilya Ivanovich Mashkov Museum of Fine Arts on the premises of the world-famous Central Department Store, as well as a cultural and educational center named after our world-famous and beloved compatriot, Alexandra Nikolaevna Pakhmutova. Today marks a very important day for the Volgograd Region's cultural sector – the large-scale renovation of another cultural facility beloved by many generations of Volgograd residents and our guests – the Volgograd Circus – has been completed. Thank you to the President of our country, the Russian Government, and to you personally, esteemed Marat Shakirzyanovich, for your support of the Volgograd Region and your active participation in the implementation of development projects," said Volgograd Region Governor Andrei Bocharov.

Currently, Unified Customer is engaged in the reconstruction of four more Rosgoscirk branches – in Tver, Yekaterinburg, Voronezh, and Irkutsk.

"Over the three years of reconstruction, the builders have accomplished a significant amount of work, so that today the first audiences can enjoy the updated interior and the vibrant circus acts. The building's interior has been given a new look, and the auditorium now boasts modern sound and lighting equipment, making the performances even more vibrant and expanding the creative possibilities for directors. Over 500 specialists worked on the construction site throughout this extensive modernization," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production Company.

According to Sergei Belyakov, General Director of Rosgoscirk, the opening of the company's Volgograd branch will go down in the city's history as a symbol of the unity of artists and audiences who gather to share moments of delight and wonder at future performances: "The renovated Volgograd Circus will become a true jewel of the city's cultural life, a place where generations meet, where new stars are born, and an atmosphere of joy, inspiration, and creativity reigns. It will feature state-of-the-art equipment, comfortable conditions, and programs long awaited in Volgograd. We hope the circus will become the pride of the hero city and will continue to delight audiences for many years to come. Many exciting premieres, exciting projects, and encounters with talented artists from around the world lie ahead."

Furthermore, security was a key focus during the circus's renovation. The building's entrances are now equipped with all modern security screening systems. Fire alarm, notification, and smoke removal systems, a fire water supply system, and a fire suppression pumping station have been installed.

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