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On March 30, 2026, the winners of the Golden Mask special awards were awarded in Moscow.

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On March 27, International Theatre Day, the Golden Masks presented special prizes to laureates for the development and support of theatrical art. A total of 14 laureates received special prizes. Vladimir Mashkov, President of the Golden Mask Awards and Festival, opened the awards ceremony. Gazprom-Media Holding is the media partner of the Golden Mask Awards and Festival.

"Today, we recognize the achievements of those who have made a significant contribution to the development of theatrical art and provided it with invaluable support. This ceremony is special because it is taking place in the year of the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia, whose flagship project is the Golden Mask… We honor laureates from various parts of Russia – Vologda, Arkhangelsk, Ulan-Ude, Tver, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Moscow. This once again underscores that the richness of Russian theater lies in its unity, born of geographical and creative diversity."

Vladimir Mashkov, People's Artist of Russia, Chairman of the Union of Theatre Workers

He thanked those who support the Golden Mask award and festival: the Russian Ministry of Culture, the Moscow Department of Culture, the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, Sber, and the Metropol Hotel.

The awards ceremony was held for the first time in the Metropol's Historical Hall. The idea for this building was conceived by Savva Mamontov, a philanthropist who made a significant contribution to the development of Russian culture; he dreamed of creating a space in the center of Moscow where various art forms could come together. The hotel's halls continue to host important cultural events. The ceremony was hosted by Vadim Vernik.

Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Sergey Pershin read a greeting from Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova. "In the year of the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation, this celebratory event takes on special significance. Theater has always served as a spiritual support, a home for the arts, where everyone can find inspiration and learn new things, gain a closer understanding of the history and traditions of our multinational country, and better understand the great works of Russian and world classics," the Minister of Culture noted.

The special prize for the development of theatrical art was awarded to Irina Muravyova, Lyudmila Chursina, Sergei Migitsko, Alexander Voroshilo, Boris Lyubimov, Mikhail Levitin, Veronika Kosenkova, Nina Ryzhova (Tumanova), Boris Granatov, Viktor Panov, and Naina Khonina.

Irina Muravyova admitted she'd dreamed of such an award. "I've wanted the Mask all these years, but I pretended I didn't care. And just when that desire had somehow passed me by, I received it. Thank you so much! There's just one problem: I'm afraid to wake up in the morning and start loving myself in art, and art in myself, so I don't think it'll happen. It (the Golden Mask) will hang, I'll keep playing, everything will remain the same."

Boris Lyubimov, President of the M.S. Shchepkin Higher Theatre School at the Maly Theatre and Secretary of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation, noted the relevance of this art form today. "Life is changing. It's changing in every way: for good and for bad. And in the theatre world, too, of course. I think people who went to/lived in the theatre in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s won't recognize their favorite theaters; they might be disappointed or disillusioned. But on the other hand, the dynamic of theatre life certainly exists. What I've seen in recent years: I haven't seen empty auditoriums, let alone half-empty ones, or even a quarter-empty ones."

Vladimir Mashkov, president of the award and festival, especially thanked those who support theatrical art. The Golden Mask laureates included Rustam Minnikhanov, head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Fanny Ardant, French theater and film actress, and, for the first time in the award's history, the city of Moscow. They were awarded "for their support of theatrical art."

Vladimir Mashkov emphasized that theater is given enormous attention in Russia. No other country in the world has such a large number of state theaters, and, of course, the largest number are located in the capital. "For the first time in history, we are awarding the most theatrical city, and a city is, first and foremost, its people," said Vladimir Mashkov. The award was presented to Alexander Fokin, Head of the Theater Department of the Moscow Department of Culture. He announced that the Golden Mask award will be kept at the Museum of Moscow.

Actress Fanny Ardant was unable to attend the ceremony, but recorded a video message for the evening's participants: "To enter the magical circle of theatre-makers means transcending all boundaries. It means speaking a common language, expanding your perceptions, and opening your hearts. It means creating an invisible, yet continuous and indestructible bond between all who passionately love theatre. You have awarded me this prize. It is a tremendous joy for me. It is such a magnificent gift. I thank you so much."

Vladimir Mashkov, in turn, stated that the award was given to a great friend of Russia. "We want to present this award to a great friend of Russia, whose name has long been a symbol of French cinema and theater. I am, of course, speaking of Fanny Ardant. Her work is a reminder that true great art knows no boundaries," he said.

The Golden Mask award will be presented to Rustam Minnikhanov by Irada Ayupova, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan. She noted that the regional authorities hold theatrical art in high regard and strive to create the best possible conditions for its development. "It is even more honorable that this Mask is being presented in the year of the 120th anniversary of our Tatar theater," the minister added.

At the end of the ceremony, a thematic Troika card was presented, timed to coincide with the ceremony and World Theatre Day. It is dedicated to the Russian National Theatre Award, the Golden Mask.

We remind you that the 32nd festival season of the Golden Mask Award and Festival is underway in Moscow and the regions. The winners will be determined and announced at the Awards Ceremony, which will take place in late June in Omsk, the 2026 cultural capital. Applications are also being accepted for the new competition cycle. Performances that premiered between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026, are eligible for the 33rd season.

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A boat sank in the waters of North Maluku, leaving 27 passengers missing.

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JAKARTA, March 30 (Xinhua) — A motorboat named Nazila 05 sank in the northern waters of Taliabu Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province, leaving 27 passengers missing, the Palu City Search and Rescue Authority announced on Monday.

The boat owner first reported the incident around 10:00 a.m. local time, prompting authorities to launch a search and rescue operation, department head M. Rizal said in a written statement.

"According to the report, the vessel departed from Taliabu Island for the village of Kema on Sunday at 6:00 PM local time," M. Rizal told Xinhua. "Around 4:00 AM local time, the captain reported that the Nazila-05 had sunk. All crew members were able to evacuate themselves by boat, but their whereabouts remain unknown," he said.

M. Rizal added that further developments regarding the search and rescue operation will be presented in the next report. –0–

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An Air China passenger plane from Beijing arrived in the capital of the DPRK.

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PYONGYANG, March 30 (Xinhua) — An Air China passenger plane from Beijing arrived in Pyongyang on Monday morning, marking the official resumption of passenger flights between the Chinese and North Korean capitals.

Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun and other Chinese diplomats greeted the flight's passengers at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang.

Calling it a "major event" in bilateral air travel cooperation, Wang Yajun told passengers upon their arrival that the resumption of air travel would facilitate the movement of people, develop trade and economic cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and serve as a bridge to further strengthen friendly ties and contacts between the peoples of China and the DPRK.

Wang Yajun noted that “at present, road, rail and air traffic between the two countries has been resumed.”

One passenger proudly noted the privilege of being on this special flight and expressed confidence that the resumption of flights will provide more travel opportunities and convenience for residents of China and North Korea, as well as contribute to the development of bilateral relations. He described the flight as "smooth and comfortable."

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A Russian tanker delivered 100,000 tons of oil to Cuba, according to the Russian Ministry of Transport.

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Moscow, March 30 /Xinhua/ — The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of humanitarian oil, arrived in Cuba, the Russian Ministry of Transport reported on Monday.

"The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil as a humanitarian aid, arrived in Cuba. The vessel is currently awaiting unloading at the port of Matanzas," the agency said in a statement.

Earlier, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told reporters that Russia continues to supply humanitarian supplies to Cuba, including fuel.

The New York Times also reported earlier that the U.S. Coast Guard allowed a Russian-owned tanker carrying crude oil to arrive in Cuba after several months of an oil blockade of the country.

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A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near the islands of Vanuatu – KCSS /more details/

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 jolted near the islands of Vanuatu at 4:44 p.m. Beijing time on Monday, the China Earthquake Network Center (CENC) said.

According to the KCSS, the epicenter of the tremors was located at 15.25 degrees south latitude and 167.30 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 140 km. -0-

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A RUDN University student won the hospitality case championship in Lausanne.

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From March 16th to 18th, the 16th Young Hospitality Summit (YHS)—the largest student forum in the hospitality industry—took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together over 3,000 participants from around the world. This year's theme—"Savoir Faire" and "Faire Savoir" (mastery and its transmission)—brought together future industry leaders to solve real-world business challenges.

Invitation to Manila

Students from the RUDN University Graduate School of Management not only represented the university with distinction on the international stage but also brought home victory. Davud Aksakov, a third-year student in the Hospitality Management program, was a shining member of the winning team. The students' project, recognized as the best among dozens of teams from around the world, received high praise from the jury. The grand prize for the young professionals is an invitation to a residency in Manila, where they will work on finalizing their idea and discuss its practical implementation in business.

Another HSU student, Elizaveta Shchukina, also participated in the summit. Over the course of three days, she worked with an international team, attended master classes, and panel discussions dedicated to the future of luxury hospitality for Generation Z and young millennials.

Anna Aleksandrovna Ostrovskaya, Director of the RUDN University Graduate School of Management, noted the significance of this achievement.

"Our students' victory at the Young Hospitality Summit isn't just recognition of their talent; it's a confirmation of the validity of our approach to education. We strive to train professionals who can think globally and create innovative solutions that transform the industry. Davud and Elizaveta have demonstrated that RUDN students are capable of not only absorbing knowledge but also effectively applying it in a truly competitive international environment. This is a major step from a student idea to a major industry," noted Anna Ostrovskaya.

The winner himself, Davud Aksakov, shared his emotions from the triumph.

"Participating in YHS was a unique challenge and a huge opportunity for me. Working on a real-life case from top market players and representing my country and university alongside the world's strongest schools was an invaluable experience. I was especially pleased that the jury believed in our project enough to invite us to further implement it. This proves that if you have a strong idea and a team, boundaries disappear," shared Davud Aksakov.

Before the competition

Preparations for the trip and the case championship took several months. Davud explained that three weeks before the summit, the organizers held an online meeting with the delegates, presented a sample case, and set the stage for their reflection. Professors Olga Yuryevna Zeveke and Denis Igorevich Chistyakov assisted them in working on the case and preparing for the entire summit. The team met almost daily to work on the solution, while simultaneously solving the previous year's case to better understand the championship process. At the YHS itself, teams were formed randomly, so that no one had previously known the participants.

"There were seven people on my team. We were complete strangers, and we had to work together and present our solution to the jury within two days," said Davud Aksakov.

The case championship was associated with Melco Resorts.

Each participant came to Switzerland with their own ideas. Davud served as the team captain and was responsible for the workflow and creative component of the presentation. The team developed a strategy for engaging with the Zoom generation. After analyzing the approaches of leading and respected companies among young people (such as Spotify and Supreme), the students proposed incorporating an emotional connection with guests into an existing loyalty program (app). Based on the guest's preferences, a personalized offer would be created—for example, a dinner with the chef, where the dish would be named after the guest (the hotel has a three-Michelin-starred restaurant). The presentation took the form of a public presentation.

The most difficult thing, according to Davud, was to come to a unified decision within a limited time frame.

"We all came with our own ideas, different cultures, and different perspectives. But my team was very friendly and great, and we got through it quickly," noted Davud Aksakov.

The winner also emphasized that participating in the summit allowed him to meet interesting people—both speakers working in senior positions in the luxury hospitality industry and student delegates from other countries. He exchanged contacts with some of them for further collaboration.

Intercultural collaboration

Elizaveta Shchukina, in turn, noted that the organizers strove for maximum intercultural collaboration. Her team included students representing six countries: Italy, the Netherlands, Lebanon, Switzerland, Madagascar, and Russia.

"This allowed us to look at the industry's challenges from different cultural and professional perspectives," noted Elizaveta Shchukina.

Her team also solved a case from Melco Resorts.

The team proposed the concept of "Layered Luxury"—a combination of physical comfort with emotional significance and local cultural identity. The presentation lasted seven minutes.

Elizaveta admitted that the most challenging part was quickly finding common ground within a multicultural team with different work styles. She also cited networking with industry leaders (Dorchester Collection, Four Seasons, Melco), as well as masterclasses on knowledge transfer in the luxury segment and dialogue in a foreign language, as her most valuable experiences. Her main conclusion: the future of hospitality lies in a balance between technology and a human touch.

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Top customs experts: RUDN University students are prize winners of the 2nd International Interuniversity Tournament "Customs: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow"

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The 2nd International Interuniversity Tournament "Customs: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" was held at the RUDN University Institute of Foreign Economic Security and Customs. The intellectual competition brought together students from leading specialized universities across the country, giving them the opportunity to test their knowledge, logic, and strategic thinking.

The tournament was organized by the Institute of Economics, Business, and Trade at RUDN University, the Institute of Social and Technical Sciences at RANEPA, and the Academy of Professional Competencies of the International Anti-Counterfeit Association. The event was timed to coincide with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, highlighting the importance of professional community cohesion and the continuity of traditions in the field of foreign economic security.

Intellectual battle

This year, teams from four leading universities in the country competed for the title of best:

RUDN University, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Russian Academy of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

The "Just My Game" format allowed participants to not only answer questions but also develop their own winning strategy. The questions covered a wide range of topics: from the history of customs authorities to modern control technologies and the prospects for digitalization of foreign economic activity. The tournament became a platform where the boundaries between universities were erased, and team spirit, logic, and a deep understanding of the chosen specialty came to the fore.

Following a tense battle, the places were distributed as follows:

1st place — Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration 2nd place — RUDN University 3rd place — Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

Participants' impressions

The tournament received high praise from both experts and the students themselves. Guests noted the high level of organization and the richness of the competition program.

"We are incredibly grateful for the invitation to the 2nd International Interuniversity Tournament 'Customs: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'! The game literally flew by. The questions were incredibly diverse—they required not only basic knowledge but also the ability to quickly apply logic. I'd like to especially highlight the welcoming atmosphere at RUDN University. The event was active, fun, and very energetic!" exclaimed Evgeny Alyakritsky, captain of the RANEPA team.

"This tournament was a truly interesting and rewarding experience for our team. We decided to view participation in such interuniversity meetings as an important step in preparing for our future careers. We are thrilled to attend the 3rd International Interuniversity Tournament 'Customs: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' next year!" shared Alina Fokina, a student at the Russian Foreign Trade Academy of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

In turn, RUDN team captain Maxim Litvinov thanked all the teams participating in the tournament.

"The game was a blast. It was fantastic to see such a high level of preparation from the opponents: the intense competition pushed us to our limits. The intense, yet incredibly friendly, competition made the tournament truly captivating. We'd especially like to highlight the incredible enthusiasm with which everyone approached the game. It was their enthusiasm, interest, and genuine emotion that created the lively and fun atmosphere that made competing so enjoyable. Thank you for the energy you provided, the great atmosphere, and the exciting play! We hope such encounters will continue to be a great tradition," said Maxim Litvinov.

The competition confirmed its status as a significant career guidance and scientific-educational event. Such events not only strengthen professional ties between universities but also lay a solid foundation for developing a new generation of specialists prepared to address pressing challenges in the field of foreign economic activity.

The organizers express their gratitude to all participants and partners and hope to expand the tournament's geography next year.

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Bashneft has expanded its motor oil production.

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The Bashneft oil refining complex (part of Rosneft) has begun industrial production of the popular Rosneft Diesel and Rosneft Maximum motor oils and Rosneft Kinetic series transmission oils.

The launch of motor oil production is part of Bashneft's systematic efforts to increase the production of lubricants specifically designed for specific climatic and operating conditions. Oil components, including high-tech ones, are manufactured at Rosneft facilities, guaranteeing quality control at every stage of the process.

Lubricants produced at the Ufa Oil Refinery Complex have passed all stages of testing, confirming their high performance properties and compliance with international quality standards.

Motor oils effectively protect the engine and transmission components from wear and corrosion, significantly extending their service life and preventing deposits from forming on components. They also ensure easy engine starting and reduce transmission stress at sub-zero temperatures.

Rosneft Diesel 10W-40 and 15W-40 oils are recommended for all-season operation of diesel engines. They are used in high-performance diesel engines used in highway, quarry, road construction, and other equipment. The optimal lubricant composition ensures engine cleanliness under severe operating conditions.

Rosneft Maximum 10W-40 oil is designed for gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars and light trucks, including those equipped with turbocharging, and guarantees maximum component protection and engine durability.

The Rosneft Kinetic MT 80W-90 transmission oil line is designed for manual transmissions. Its properties reliably protect components from wear and extend the life of the transmission.

Another product in the line is the Rosneft Kinetic Hypoid 75W-90 semi-synthetic all-season oil, which is designed for use in highly loaded transmission components that require a special level of wear protection.

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Rosneft's wide range of lubricants meets the needs of both large industrial enterprises and private consumers, encompassing over 1,000 products. A significant portion of these lubricants are manufactured based on the Company's own specifications and standards. The use of proprietary developments, along with components (base oils and additives), enables the production of products that meet the requirements of leading global equipment manufacturers and international professional associations, including API, ACEA, ILSAC, DIN, and others. High-quality lubricants and additives are manufactured at Rosneft's own facilities.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft March 30, 2026

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Scholarship program for students without parental care and orphans

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Students at the State University of Management can participate in the "Education—the Path to a Dignified Life" scholarship program offered by the Endowment Fund for Social Programs (EfTsK) for young people who are orphans or without parental care.

The program is available to students studying full-time on a budgetary basis.

The purpose of the scholarship program is to provide financial incentives for young people to pursue higher education, increase their interest in deepening their knowledge and improving their professional skills, and help them integrate into a youth environment that strives for knowledge and broadening their horizons.

Currently, the monthly stipend is 8 thousand rubles.

You can learn more about the program and the documents required for participation on the official website.

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Xi Jinping called for the mobilization of the entire society to actively participate in afforestation.

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BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the mobilization of the entire society to actively participate in afforestation, stressing that a healthy ecological environment is accessible to everyone and requires joint efforts to create it.

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while attending a voluntary tree-planting event in Beijing. -0-

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